Jonas Valanciunas has been consistent for the New Orleans Pelicans and came up big against the Charlotte Hornets. Jake Madison argues that with the way the Pels have used him this season he might be untradable like Zion Williamson. Plus, Brandon Ingram had a great game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs while taking more three’s. How important is that to his game?
Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans
Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube
Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA
#NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
eBay Motors
For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.
BetterHelp
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.
PrizePicks
Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase.
FanDuel
Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
21 Comments
A 3 pointer is worth 3 so that's one more than a 2 pointer. This show is incredible
John collins is on the block. We can package larry + someone for him.
Always depends what is available at the time, but don't wanna let him go to anyone except the John Wick franchise as their new bad guy! 🤣🏀🇬🇧
Who The heck are they going to trade these players for? I swear I don’t see all these supposed upgrades available on the trade market and definitely don’t trade just to avoid paying players down the line
Nobody is untradable. Not even Zion or B.I.
Hell the pelicans name isn’t even untradable. If the jazz wanna give our name back I’d ship Pierre out on the first thing smoking
Us ppl that know basketball have been telling y’all ppl that said JV can’t play with Zion that y’all were wrong for a while. JV is a top 5 center!
I think he has been great this year. I think I'd keep him.
Everyday-er
Every dayer! 🇵🇭
Can’t wait for the day Val is traded
Don't trade him. He is a great fit.
Val is the starter. At this point, we need to add an athletic defensive big to take zellers minutes. If Nance can't cut it, which frankly he hasn't in that role so far.
Please don't forget about CJ McCollum who is also untradable
Every dayer. I wouldn’t trade him, but if the Pels wanted to he has peak value
Man I wonder how tough these decisions are going to be. Feels like we need to pay everyone. From Val to Ingram, Trey there’s some really tough decisions ahead
This every dayer has never thought JV should be traded. The coaching staff just had to figure out how to best use him!
Comment
If these guys can stay healthy and play like they playing, they can beat anybody in a seven games series. Because teams can not match their bench. Defense is where they can always improve on and if Zion can be in great shape by March, they can beat anyone matching player for player. The Wild Card will be their coaching and rotation! Truthfully, a consistent Zion, CJ, and BI can win against other greats. Not that CJ is a great, but being the third option, he is a plus. Keep JV!!!!!!! By the middle of January are the end, barring injuries, the Pels would be in the top three in the WEST!
Comments
Jonas Valencinas is indespensible to the Pelicans. Especially if you you accept that basketball is more than just scoring and showing off. Could use more rim protectoin, but Jonas is a major plus
Valanclunas has started to out play the second rated centers , he has cut down on the fouls on the screens, he is playing better all around. Now if he can learn how to flop that flop he got a tech for was in slow motion its like he didn't get a tech for the flop but for how long it took him to fall😅