BREAKING: Why Willie Green’s Firing Signals Bigger Problems for the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans shake the NBA by firing head coach Willie Green after a rocky start and a concerning lack of growth. Is James Borrego poised to energize the team and transform the offense, or will the leadership woes continue to haunt this franchise? The ripple effect from Green’s exit raises big questions for Zion Williamson’s future and the organization’s long-term direction.
Jake Madison examines the timing of the move, Joe Dumars’ decision-making, and how rookie sensations Derek Queen and Jeremiah Fears fit into the emerging rebuild. Key analysis covers body language issues, third-quarter collapses, and whether the front office has the self-awareness needed to steer the Pelicans back toward playoff contention. With speculation surrounding high-profile replacements like Michael Malone, the pressure mounts for New Orleans to restore credibility and inspire fans. Will the Pelicans seize their “get out of jail free card,” or miss another crucial window?
0:00 – Willie Green Fired: Immediate Impact
7:56 – Front Office Concerns: Delayed Decision & Direction?
21:45 – What’s Next: Next Coach & Zion Impact
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23 Comments
Why do you think the Pelicans waited so long to fire Willie Green?
I would love to have you on our clippers staff
It’s also time to look at our training/medical staff. Something isn’t right
Brah they been a mess every year
The organization Traded Valanciunas and Ingram…And hired Green in the first place…. the very top management and hired decision makers should ALL GO
Been SHOULD HAVE DONE IT!! DONT LIKE TO SEE ANYONE LOSE THEYRE JOB BUT!!!! WINS ARE MANDATORY IN THIS LEAGUE. WILLIE LOST TOO MANY GAMES.
LSU IS BETTER THEN TULANE.
The fact that Gayle Benson said firing Mickey Loomis was ridiculous tells you why the front office and organization is trash. Why you think Sean Payton got outta dodge Until they clean house in the front office this team and the Saints will be a blip on the radar
Bro, we all know the old lady love the ground Willie Green walked on…she finally let Joe fire him… she did same shit with gentry so you already know what this is…let’s pray for Borrego
If it's true Gayle told Joe not to fire Willie when he took the job, then it's not really on Joe that it took so long to do it.
I thought they should have moved on a couple of years ago. I also think they were changing coaches like underwear, right after drafting Zion. Is there an available coach, from the 89 Pistons team 😊?
If you been covering this team for 15 years then you would know that Gayle Benson blocked dumas for firing him when he first got the job, yall need to stop holding Gayle to high standards when the heat comes down on her for bad decisions
These people be full of shit because they cover the teams that pays their salaries straight clowns
💥 Enough already TRADE ZION, Hire MIKE MALONE and build around Trey Murphy. I’m sick of hearing how productive Zion could be if healthy, I’ve over it get him out of here. Front office decisions are questionable. 💥
The team is trash !!!! Zion barely plays…smh ya blaming the coach
The issue is ZION he got willie fured they wouldnt bring in nobody else as a star cause of him so how can you win like that
Another great show, Jake! All the best for Barrego and Pelicans going forward; a shot at the play in seems possible. As far as Zion, do we play him every other game to avoid more injuries? You are on point as always! Have a marvelous honeymoon – Mike ⚜️
Dude you are talking about Gayle Benson failing ownership and running this team. Stop beating around the bush and say it loud! Gayle kept Willie on, it was her call.
Every dayer comment
He was an awful coach. But I would have fired that training staff first, and a long time ago.
Pelicans set the record for player games missed over the last 2+ years.
They all cover for Zion.
Jake, literally Joe heard Gayle say he had the go ahead and Willie was gone the next day.
Gayle was the reason Willie stayed longer than he should
Jake– you are KILLING this job!