South East Melbourne coach Josh King intends to flout convention in his bid to blunt NBA superstar Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. But the two tacticians will need to get creative if they are to upset the Pelicans in this week's historic "NBA x NBL" exhibition series - the first of its kind in Australia. Melbourne (3-0) lead the early season NBL standings but face a different test against the Pelicans and a slimmed-down Williamson. But Green hopes the "NBA x NBL" series is a tough early hit-out for a revamped Pelicans outfit as he attempts to steer the team back into play-offs contention this season. "It goes back down to continuing to go out and compete in every game," Green said.