Forget the Pelicans vs. Spurs—the real show at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday night was the annual Baby Crawl Race

Forget Pelicans vs. Spurs—the real show at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday night was the annual Baby Crawl Race.

And in what can only be described as one of the most dominant performances in baby racing history, “New Bawlin” smoked the field, leaving the competition in absolute shambles.

The Annual Baby Crawl Race It Was Over Before It Even Started

The moment Baby No. 11 and their family arrived in the arena with branded merch and the “New Bawlin” nickname, the other parents should’ve known they were cooked.

This wasn’t just some random baby crawling for fun—this was a preordained takeover. You don’t show up with custom gear and a nickname like that unless you’re about to put on a show.

And sure enough, as the race began, the rest of the field was left in the dust while New Bawlin took off like a prime Usain Bolt on all fours.

Two angles of Baby Crawl Race dominance:

#11 just put on the greatest baby crawl race performance you'll ever see pic.twitter.com/VXa7e8YI2W

— Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) February 24, 2025

Another Angle of the Baby Crawl Race for the Non-Believers

The most dominant baby crawl race you will ever see 🔥🔥#Pelicans | @OchsnerHealth pic.twitter.com/SQQEpUOMgf

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 24, 2025

This wasn’t just a win—it was a clinic in speed, determination, and raw athleticism. Some babies barely made it a few inches before New Bawlin had already crossed the line.

Scouting Report: Is New Bawlin Franchise Player in the Making?

🚀 Elite acceleration
🛑 Laser focus (didn’t stop once)
🏆 Killer instinct (zero hesitation)
📏 Father is tall—NBA potential?

If genetics hold up, we might be looking at the Pelicans’ franchise player for the 2050-51 season. Someone get David Griffin on the phone, because this kid already has:

✅ Work ethic
✅ Competitive drive
✅ Natural ability

The Only Bright Spot in the Pelicans’ Season?

Let’s be real—the Smoothie King Center crowd had nothing to cheer about as the Pelicans trailed 53-40 at halftime. Their 2024-25 season has been a mess, but for one shining moment, New Bawlin gave them something to believe in.

At this point, the Pelicans should just draft this kid now. Let’s get Nike on the phone and lock in that shoe deal early.

Absolute generational performance.

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