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From Lottery Luck to Superstar Trades It's Been a ROLLERCOASTER 10 Years for New Orleans Pelicans
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 1620
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans fans have ridden a decade-long roller coaster from lottery luck to heartbreak. Can Zion Williamson fulfill his superstar promise, or will injuries and missed opportunities continue to define this franchise’s story? Jake Madison recaps the top 10 storylines of the last ten years, including the franchise-shifting Zion lottery win, the high-stakes Anthony Davis trade demand, and unforgettable playoff runs featuring DeMarcus Cousins, Jrue Holiday, and C.J. McCollum. Explore the highs of dominating playoff sweeps, crushing injuries, and pivotal trades, with special focus on front office decisions, coaching changes, and moments that galvanized—or haunted—the Smoothie King Center. From dramatic trade deadlines to the Pelicans’ chase for contention in the brutal Western Conference, this retrospective asks: is the window for success still open, or has it slammed shut once again? 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 Get Your Free Locked On NBA Draft Guide! Our exclusive first round guide features team picks from local Locked On hosts and deep-dive prospect analysis from Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings. Download your free guide now: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/nbadraftguide/. 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-H…