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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: New Orleans Pelicans Must HIRE Big-Name Coach Like Michael Malone and Ditch "Safe" Picks for Zion
Description: New Orleans Pelicans urged to chase a marquee head coach as franchise identity hangs in the balance. Will ownership finally signal real investment, or will they stick with the safe, expected pick in James Borrego?
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Jake Madison pinpoints why landing a proven winner like Mike Malone, Mike Budenholzer, or Frank Vogel would jolt the Pelicans’ reputation, restore fan confidence, and shift the NBA’s perception of New Orleans. The conversation examines why first-time or recycled coaches like Darvin Ham and Kevin Ollie might spell disaster, especially given the team’s current roster holes and front-office directi...