# ACCOUNTABILITY: New Orleans Pelicans Should CONSIDER Darvin Ham—Is This What Zion Williamson NEEDS?

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Podcast: [Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pelicans-daily-podcast-on-the-new-orleans-pelicans-635622)
Published: 2026-04-17T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans eye Darvin Ham as head coach—solution or just another stopgap? With playoff aspirations hanging in the balance, the Pelicans weigh the leadership style and defensive pedigree of the former Los Angeles Lakers coach, who boasts a 55% career win rate and Western Conference Finals experience. Can Ham’s accountability and star management unlock Zion Williamson’s full potential and instill the toughness Joe Dumars demands? Jake Madison spotlights the pros, including Ham’s reputation as a direct communicator and his defensive mindset, while tackling concerns over offensive creativity, rotation issues, and close ties to Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver. The discussion unpacks whether Ham is merely a bridge toward a future title-winning coach or the leader the Pelicans need right now. Will New Orleans sacrifice long-term upside for immediate structure and grit, or hold out for a bigger name to guide a deep postseason run? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedon…

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