Samuel L. Jackson set to introduce New Orleans Hornets lineup Thursday night

The New Orleans Hornets are expected to get a little extra star power in their home game Thursday night (March 22), but from an unlikely source: Actor Samuel L. Jackson.



Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Luke Wilson took in a New Orleans Hornets game back on Jan. 16, 2011. The two actors were in town working on the feature film 'Meeting Evil.' (AP photo)

The Oscar-nominated actor, in currently in town to shoot Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained," and is scheduled to introduce the team before it takes the court against the Los Angeles Clippers, a game that will mark the return of former Hornets star Chris Paul to The Hive.

Tickets to the game are still available at Hornets.com and by calling 504.525.HOOP.