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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: IMPACT: Herb Jones Elevates Pelicans—Why His Defense and Presence TRANSFORM the Starting Lineup
Description: Herb Jones proves box scores can be deceiving—his modest stats disguise a game-changing impact on the New Orleans Pelicans' win column. With Jones anchoring the defense, the Pelicans post a 49-win pace, as Jake Madison spotlights how James Borrego’s new offense lets Jones excel. Can the Pelicans’ starting lineup, built around Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, and a potential new center, take this team to the next level without relying solely on shooting?
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Discover why New Orleans’ transition offense is primed for elite status, the obstacles still holding them back, and how subtle im...