The Pelicans shouldn’t be this bad but the problems in New Orleans go back to last season
Despite injuries to key players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the New Orleans Pelicans shouldn’t be struggling as much as they are this season. With a roster that boasts talent and potential, their current performance has been unexpectedly lackluster, raising concerns about their strategy and execution on the court.
Host Jake Madison explores the underlying issues plaguing the Pelicans, from offensive missteps to defensive lapses, and contrasts their situation with the Orlando Magic’s ability to persevere through similar challenges. He also examines Dejounte Murray’s turnover woes and discusses possible trade scenarios that could offer the team a fresh start.
Join us for an in-depth analysis of the Pelicans’ current predicament and the strategic changes needed to steer their season back on track.
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34 Comments
Trey Murphy and Jordan Hawkins have regressed as shooters…fire Willie Green
We need an identity!!
This organization is a $hitshow. It is hopeless. I've accepted it. I thought rock bottom was when they were forced to trade Anthony Davis. Little did I know that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Pels should be this bad and possibly worst. We need to keep being horrible so finally some radical change will be done.
Got rid of the only identity we had .our defense, our bench. Griff has to go…BI has to go…Zion has to go…CJ has to go…Willie.has to go…
This host has to go..Start over..rebuild…
Thought i would never say this in december..but cant wait for baseball..
This is a David Griffin problem. He has to go.
Every dayer comment
There were never any moral victories
They're problem started 6 years ago. They're trying to build around a ghost. That ghost is holding this team back. Cut your losses and move on. Build around players who loves the game of basketball.
Thanks for calling out this mess.. it all starts with Griffin.
Gotta get Griff out the building first
Every-Dayer
I don't see why? Willie Green is a terrible coach and it's magnified by his record in the clutch!!
TANKING SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. WHEN PELICANS FANS SPEND THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY TO WATCH AT LEAST THEIR TEAM TRY TO WIN. TO PURPOSELY LOSE TO GET A DRAFT PICK IS SAD. I FEEL BAD FOR ALL PELICANS FANS YOU DESERVE BETTER THAN YOUR TEAM BETRAYING YOU
He's too laid back for a young team, imo.
Pels, Saints, even LSU. I'm not used to this.
I’ve been saying for over a year— Willie needs to GO. I thought hiring Borrego would help him, but it doesn’t seem like anything has changed. We have had the same problems for YEARS. He is in over his head, he has never improved. And the players look tired of playing for him. He’d be a great college coach, he’s a horrific NBA coach. The Magic example is a fantastic one. Look at what the Rockets did once they replaced Silas w Udoka.
Fire Willie ASAP. Griffin needs to get a positive return for BI and CJ, and if he doesn’t fire him. Jk, jk, and Gayle needs to fire him too. Ive been wanting us to hire Chris Quinn from Miami for so long, and we still should, hopefully a new team president sees that, too.
So glad i watched the Rockets-Thunder last night so I could be reminded of what real professional playoff-caliber basketball looks like— smart, disciplined play w 48’ of maximum effort.
FIRE. WILLIE.
Bottom line Willie green has to go
Yep. Team is bad and need to be better.
Happy those 3 players are virtually untouchable – they're who I would build around
Team needs to stop doing the same thing and expecting different results – time to trade big pieces. Need to break up the 'big 3' of CJ, Zion and Bi – two have to go, and one has to be CJ just based on age.
Maybe try Juwan Howard? 🏀🇬🇧
This is an ESTROGEN FRANCHISE . . . . The New Orleans Tampons. Soft. Convenient. Easy insert.
The bendover boys.
Where is Monty to wipe the tears away from our fragile little franchise’s face?? 🌈
Jake, when are YOU going to call for Griffin’s job?
When are YOU going to ask some question that MAY have you on probation from asking another question. . Our media is soft as the team tbh.
Now that CClark is leaving this is an all out vaccum to zesty lies and complacent cuckery.
Fuck. This. Era.
Zion broke this organization’s spirit. If the guy you notate as franchise guy doesn’t take things seriously for 6 straight years, with no consequences, other players start to lose respect for the entire organization
Jake it's not bad it's worse Willie Green has to go
Replace Willie Green while there's still a chance for rest of this season
I think this hits the nail on the head and is exactly what I have been thinking. Other teams can have injuries and still fight for wins. Pels seem like they have no fight and need a big culture and system change
The worst thing that can happen at this point is they start winning. They should shed some dead weight and get a good draft pick
It's time for the Pels to host a "Garage Sale.".. Clear out the old and bring in new, fresh talent.
May they just continue to stink up the joint for the remainder
of the season, no need to make any changes now.
but when the season's over the ENTIRE front office, coaching staff
ALL got to get the ** up
out of here.
Cuz at the rate they're losing fans and at the rate they're going to continue to lose money it's still not going to wake up this owner unfortunately
Trade Zion for a stick of gum!
Pelicans bout to move to Seattle in a few years
Average coaches only last 3-5 years. WG will probably be let go in the offseason. We will make some trades at the deadline to get under the tax and fix our salaries for next season. This needs to turn into a development year and what’s sad is we keep DNP Karlo and Reeves. Both these guys should be playing to just get min even if they lose their min big. Theis should be benched until he is traded CJ min should just be reduced until he is traded. Cain and Jemison should not play either. Both are 2-way guys and just not going to be long term players.
I thought Borrego was hired to shake up the offense and get people sharing the ball more…is Willie not listening to this guy? Is there some sort of rift on this coaching staff? The players look like they've just turned Willie out…no motivation at all. This is Griff's 3rd HC hire that has failed. I don't think the FO we currently have knows how to fix this regardless of whether they get a top 5 draft choice (or not). Griiff just keeps throwing stuff against the wall hoping that it sticks. He's lost.
WG really regress from his 1st yr last yr imo is the most talented roster he had but still underachieved, its so obvious players dont want to play for him.
Willie Green 🍏 has to go ✈️😮👈