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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: EMBARRASSING: Can the New Orleans Pelicans FIX Their Defense? Zion Williamson & Star Effort EXPOSED
Description: New Orleans Pelicans' defense unravels with Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole leaving fans questioning the team's effort. Seven straight losses highlight a broken defensive culture, as star players struggle to set the right tone and young talent receives mixed messages. Can head coach James Borrego and executives spark the needed change, or will lackluster defense doom the season? Jake Madison breaks down creative lineup experiments, including Zion at the three and Karlo Matkovic’s new role, while spotlighting Trey Murphy’s historic franchise record for three-pointers. Key topics cover the Pelicans' ongoing struggle with defensive rebou...