The Pelicans have named David Cosgrave as Vice President of Health & Performance and Joe Sharpe as Head Athletic Trainer
Cosgrave spent over 12 years in the Premier League, contributing across performance environments at Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool FC, Stoke City, and Fulham FC. He later played a key role at FC Copenhagen during a highly successful period, contributing to six Danish titles and multiple deep UEFA competition runs between 2014 and 2021.
Sharpe brings over two decades of NBA experience to the Pelicans organization. He most recently spent six seasons (2018-24) with the Charlotte Hornets as the Director of Healthcare and Sports Performance. Prior to joining the Hornets, Sharpe spent ten seasons as senior athletic trainer for the Oklahoma City Thunder (2008-18) and four seasons as head athletic trainer for the Charlotte Bobcats (2004-08).
The pic on the right is one of my all time favorite photos. You just had to be a part of that special group to really appreciate that season long accomplishment. Hard to believe it’s been ten years. To clinch in that ballpark made it that much sweeter. 🌊⚾️
Derik Queen Rookie Season:
🧊 81 games played
🧊 45 games with 10 PTS, 10 games with 20 PTS
🧊 Only rookie & 1 of 22 NBA players to record multiple triple-doubles
🧊 6th among rookies in total points, 1st in rebounds, 2nd in blocks, 4th in assists
🧊 All-Rookie Second Team
Representing the City of New Orleans on the international stage 🇫🇷🇬🇧
More on the Pelicans heading to Paris & Manchester in 2027 📝
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Pelicans basketball is coming to Europe 🌍
New Orleans & San Antonio will play regular-season games in Paris, France, on Jan. 14, 2027, and in Manchester, England, on Jan. 17, 2027, as part of the league’s multiyear slate of regular-season games in Europe! 🇫🇷🏴