# Are the Pelicans SETTLING With Jamahl Mosley as Head Coach? Can he UNLOCK Zion Williamson?

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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: 2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans eye Jamahl Mosley to anchor their next chapter—will his defensive focus and reputation for player development be enough to elevate Zion Williamson and company, or will the franchise settle for mere respectability in a crowded Western Conference? Jake Madison breaks down Mosley’s candidacy as head coach, highlighting his defensive prowess with the Orlando Magic, his mixed track record building around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, and why Pelicans brass might see him as a stabilizing force. Discussion centers on Mosley’s offensive limitations, cultural impact, and the Pelicans’ ongoing identity crisis—are they building for the future or pushing for contention now? Key questions: Can Mosley solve the Zion Williamson-Derik Queen fit? Is aiming for mediocrity enough, or does New Orleans need bolder vision from the bench? Locked On Pelicans brings fresh insight into one of the NBA’s most pivotal coaching decisions this offseason. 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $…

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