Why New Orleans Pelicans must upgrade their center position
Can the New Orleans Pelicans Overcome Their Rebounding Woes? The New Orleans Pelicans’ recent loss to the Sacramento Kings has spotlighted a critical issue: rebounding. With Zion Williamson’s standout performance, scoring 33 points in under 28 minutes, the Pelicans’ need for strategic changes is more apparent than ever.
Host Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ rebounding struggles and Zion’s impressive stats, highlighting the urgency for offseason upgrades. Key discussions include the potential need for a new center and point guard, with names like Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum in the mix. The episode also touches on the impact of players like Jose Alvarado and the strategic direction under consideration.
Don’t miss this insightful analysis of the Pelicans’ path forward and the pivotal changes that could reshape their future.
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Pelicans need to upgrade their mental position
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Who knows if Murray comes back 100%. Gotta get a new head coach in the offseason. I`d trade Zion if I could, he`s unfortunately a team killer – you never know when he`s gonna be there, and he takes too much of the team`s money. Murray (if back 100%)/Herb/Trey/Jose/Missi – then add some scoring and a good big from a Zion trade/draft/free agent
noted last night, in the hyper-three point era, rebounding is increasingly about chasing down long rebounds, not size down low. Pels, in theory should be ok at this but aren't. Don't know if it's scheme, emphasizing getting back on defense, or just lack of want to…
Hey Jake when do you think you’ll cover our draft lottery odds?
@locked on pelicans myles turner is a free agent in summer, so its why i believe they took expirings to have a chance to sign him. the pacers dont have the cap space to sign turner without paying the luxury tax.
either that or they gonna have to trade for a starting defensive 7 ft center and they are not gonna be cheap. you can probably get centers who dont play defence like a vucevic but what is the point really. it doesnt fix the problem.
The Pelicans need a coach more than a center. They had a center and couldn't figure out how to ever play him.
I’ve been saying it since the season started we need a real starting center Missi backup center
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Need the best 7ft stretch 5 in the draft to team up with Zion
Kings distracted Zion with a donut.