Pelicans FIRE David Griffin: Zion Williamson’s Future & Willie Green’s Fate | NBA News
Is the New Orleans Pelicans’ Future in Jeopardy? The firing of David Griffin has sent shockwaves through the New Orleans Pelicans community. With Zion Williamson’s off-court drama and Willie Green’s uncertain future, the team’s direction hangs in the balance.
Host Jake Madison breaks down the implications of Griffin’s departure, analyzing the potential impact on the Pelicans’ strategy. He discusses key figures like Zion Williamson and Willie Green, questioning whether the team should rebuild or continue competing. Madison also highlights ownership’s role in shaping the franchise’s future, raising concerns about possible short-sighted decisions.
Don’t miss this episode for an in-depth look at the Pelicans’ challenges and the pivotal decisions that could define their path forward.
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What is the upside of Joe Dumars? What has he done in the last 12 years that gives anyone the perception that he knows how to put together a winning team? Didn't he get fired from the Pistons when they were consistently terrible?
Trajan Langdon did a great job with that team this season. Hmm…
Get someone younger with some great ideas. We don't need another Mickey Loomis (poor Saints).
Dumars? That old school guy? What a terrible move.
Long over due firing. But the roster still has holes and fit issues.
Can't fire Willie if he makes the play offs? Many other teams have just done exactly that.
This is a good start to our future
Every dayer comment
Griffin made soo many terrible roster moves thank goodness hes gone! 🎉
Every dayer!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭
‘Why i do this’
We wouldve been in the playoffs this year if Griffin didnt let go of Marshall, Dyson & JV in the offseason for absolute garbage like Theis.. he should've traded CJ & BI seasons ago to build around Zion but he couldnt win a trade if his life depended on it.
I don’t get the hate for the ownership. There are BAD owners, she’s not one of them.
They’ve done a really good job in Drafting 😂 this guy
Everydayer
Finally got rid of the "Piano Man". Now, it's time to toss out the Greens.
Suprised it actually happened. I wouldn't say David Griffin was horrible, but I do think someone out there could run this team a bit better (i.e. Dumars). He certainly had his mistakes, but he has done good here as well. I'm just going to say I do appreciate his time here and what he has done. Unfortunately, it just didnt work out.
Bragh. Willie green has to go as well he is trash!!!! Like hot garbage.
If they keep Green I will not watch or go to a single game next year.
Griffin was trash before he came to the Pelicans
Is Willie Green conducting exit interviews?
Team was too small. ZION was the only big man they had. Having a backup power forward who can score would have been smart. We were a skinny team other than Zion. It time to get thicker players so we can rebound better
Jake I agree with you for a change, Green is a nice guy but is not a NBA coach
I think people are overthinking this. If you simply add Naz Reid or Bobby Portis or Draft Derek Queen. Play Zion at the Sf . If you got to trade Zion, trade him to Phoenix for Booker. Starting lineup with Zion : Missi, Queen or Reid., Zion, Murphy & Murray. You can sign Jordan Poole. You don't have to tear the team up.
Correction, Trajan Langdon did a very good job of drafting for the Pels when he was here!
the GM doesn't do shit
If Gayle hires Dumars I'm done with this team you don't go from bad to worse Dumars would be a sprint in the wrong direction not just a step
If they keep Willie green and trade Zion Williamson then you may as well sell the team because nobody will support this garbage franchise.
The fact they want to trade their super star without ever building around him is garbage and new people should be stating this.
If you do trade Zion and do not have a super star without ever Trey Murphy is asking out, cj asking out, herb asking out and you not making money.