Urgency Needed! Why the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson need to wake up
Are the New Orleans Pelicans losing their edge? Despite a 2-1 record, the Pelicans’ lack of urgency and defensive lapses are raising eyebrows in the NBA world. With the Warriors taking more three-pointers, even without Steph Curry, can the Pelicans keep up?
Host Jake Madison delves into the Pelicans’ defensive struggles, the critical link between defense and transition offense, and the pressing need to increase three-point attempts. Discover how the Pelicans can avoid complacency and stick to their game plan against a still-dangerous Warriors team. Key figures and strategies are dissected to provide a comprehensive look at the team’s current challenges.
Tune in for an engaging analysis of the New Orleans Pelicans’ path forward and what it takes to maintain their competitive edge.
0:00 Intro
5:06 Lack of Urgency
10:14 Defensive Concerns
15:20 Transition Opportunities
20:24 Golden State Warriors Matchup
25:00 Game Strategy
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17 Comments
Why is it that most team star players are playing good right now but we have to always have an excuse about our star player
Why in year 6 we still have to wonder and hope that Zion is motivated and energized on a game to game basis? You never have to wonder about Ant, Greek, Luka, Paolo, LBJ etc . When Zion said "let's dance" when he was drafted, what the heck did he mean????
Zion talks the talk, acts like he's so intense and focused, refers to old school nba ballers etc and goes out on the court and plays passive, complains and gives up on plays. Zion needs a coach who gets in his face nightly and if that doesn't work, trade him.
Palo is who Zion was supposed to be
Every dayer
My lord. Can you panic about 30 ganes into the season?
We out here begging for urgency. Meanwhile Paolo out here with 37 points a HALFTIME. No one has to beg him to play like a star. Zion works on all this different stuff, but his instincts never allow him to actually do it. Point Zion without Murray is the way.
Paolo Banchero has gotten better every year since he’s been in the league. A Three levels scorer, rebounder and never misses games. I love Zion, but he hasn’t gotten better in six years. For us Zion losing weight or being in game shape is getting better. That’s unacceptable for a franchise player.
This team is poorly put together They made one off-season acquisition (Dejonte Murray) and did not take the Center position seriously They're committed to small ball but don't shoot the ball good enough to play small ball and the have no size in the paint Yes Missi is doing okay but he's a rookie Theis and Karlos are not making a difference on the defensive end Teams are scoring way to easy on us David Griffin is failing this team
Steph Curry rolls his ankle and suffers left "peroneal strain". Re-evaluated on Friday. If he played on the Ochsner Pelicans when would the first "re-evaluation" be??
FYI, Jaren Jackson suffered hamstring injury 1st day of camp. He's back playing. No "re-evaluation" shenanigans in Memphis.
Since Zion been here nothing about his game change we have yet to see him in the playoffs. He have moments where he look good but ppl have to understand his play style he can’t do that on every night . He not tall enough like Giannis, can’t shoot, handles is not good enough hell he can’t even go right still. To many excuses Paolo Banchero already did more and Zion & nd he been league for about 2 to 3 years meanwhile Zion been about 5&6
Isn't Zion still sick 🤔
What happened to "Im out for straight vengeance" ?? This gotta be the most funny looking vengeance tour ive ever seen
Zion will be on a nationally televised game tomorrow, for his sake I hope he balls out, otherwise the media is going to roast him AGAIN!!!
Jake, Garland can play with Mitchell, Brown can play with Tatum and Kyrie can play with Luka, so why can't Zion play with Brandon? This team is going no where with CJ, Ingram and Willie Green. Pels need to go with JB and until Murray returns THE BALL SHOULD BE IN ZION'S HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Brandon and Zion can not co-exist! Pels have to let Brandon go or bring him off the bench. Brandon plays no defense, CJ plays no defense and Hawk plays no defense yet he plays more minutes than Jose? The problem is CJ, BI and Willie Green!
Zion is a liar just like his stepfather. They say what needs to be said during offseason. Nobody ever witness Zion playing any pick-up summer league. This dude just got paid!
Should’ve drafted ja