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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: DECISION: Are the New Orleans Pelicans Ready to CHOOSE DerIk Queen’s Best Position for Success?
Description: The New Orleans Pelicans face a franchise-defining choice: is Derik Queen their long-term center or power forward? Roster construction, defensive identity, and playoff potential hinge on this decision, with past missteps around Zion Williamson and Anthony Davis still echoing through the organization. Jake Madison breaks down the challenges of building around unique big men in today's NBA, comparing Queen’s fit alongside Zion and weighing key on-court combinations. Key discussions include the team’s defensive struggles with Queen at both the 4 and 5, the limitations of non-shooting lineups, and which player archetypes best complement New Orleans’ young c...