# MEDIA DAY FOCUS: Pelicans ESTABLISH Standards—Will Joe Dumars, Zion Williamson TRANSFORM the Team?

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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: 2026-09-28T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans face a season of reckoning: is this core built to contend, or is another reset looming? Jake Madison spotlights the franchise’s Media Day, pinpointing the burning questions confronting Joe Dumars, Zion Williamson, and Jamahl Mosley. Will Dumars’ shift from aggression to discipline set the tone, and what must this team show to justify sticking with Zion, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, and emerging talents like Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears? Insightful queries focus on Zion Williamson’s self-perception, offseason evolution, and leadership responsibilities, while Jamahl Mosley is pressed about transforming the Pelicans’ defensive identity and offensive cohesion. With uncertainty surrounding roster growth, coaching philosophy, and expectations for the 2024 NBA season, fans get a front-row seat to the debates that will define New Orleans’ path forward. Will accountability, health, and Mosley’s defensive mindset finally unlock this squad’s untapped potential? 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purcha…

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