WAKE UP: Why the Pelicans & Zion Williamson Cannot WASTE Preseason—Early Wins Define Season

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

Opublikowano: 2026-10-06

New Orleans Pelicans face a make-or-break preseason as Zion Williamson and the revamped roster are urged to treat every game like the regular season is already underway. Can the Pelicans finally shake their reputation for slow starts, or will early missteps doom another campaign? Jake Madison spotlights the urgency of banking wins early, breaking down critical lineup decisions, the integration of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and why preseason intensity could shape the team’s playoff fate. Key topics include head coach Jamal Mosley’s defensive overhaul, the evolving guard rotation, and whether Saddiq Bey or Herb Jone...