I don't dislike the name, personally, i think it can make for a cool logo and uniform etc. Two points though:
1. This has been mentioned a bit, New Orleans Pelicans is a bit long-winded, and is unlikely to be very catchy.
2. Could you imagine, say LeBron James, being interviewed and saying "we've got a big game coming up against the Pelicans" with a straight face? Trivial? Yes, and I'm all for making actions on the court speak louder than words; but I'd rather not be laughed at by the basketball community.
I guess it's all the same when Anthony Davis dunks it on LBJ's ever receding hairline.