How Jamahl Mosley Can Cover the Pelicans’ Biggest Defensive Weakness in Defensive Rebounding

Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans · Locked On Podcast Network, Jake Madison

Opublikowano: 2026-10-02

New Orleans Pelicans face a turning point as head coach Jamahl Mosley unveils a strategy to fix last season’s defensive rebounding woes, putting the spotlight on team rebounding over relying solely on the center position. Can Mosley’s approach—proven in Orlando—transform Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Dejounte Murray into an elite defensive unit, or will a renewed focus on team defense sacrifice the Pelicans’ fast-break, transition-heavy offense? Jake Madison breaks down the trade-offs between locking down the defensive glass and maintaining offensive pace, using advanced stats and Mosley’s historical trends with the Orlando Magic. Plus...