Pierre the Pelican Mascot Has a New Look (PHOTO)

As promised, Pierre The Pelican has a new, much less terrifying face just in time for NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans:

Speedy recovery, indeed. Welcome back, @PierreTPelican! pic.twitter.com/rkV6qp47O7

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 13, 2014