# REVEALED: How Pelicans Coach Choice Will DEFINE Franchise Future with Rajon Rondo or Steve Hetzel

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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: 2026-05-14T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans’ coaching search signals a shift in priorities—will the team focus on raising their floor, developing young talent, or pursuing a modern NBA vision? Jake Madison examines how possible hires like Darvin Ham, Jamahl Mosley, Rajon Rondo, and Steve Hetzel each reflect different directions for building around players like Zion WIlliamson, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears. Key topics include the Pelicans’ ongoing culture challenges, the need for mental toughness, and how potential trades—such as a possible Herb Jones deal—could shape the roster. Madison also weighs whether fan-favorite Antonio Daniels could realistically step into the head coach role, and what criteria the Pelicans must consider as NBA Draft and free agency approach. Is New Orleans settling for play-in contention, or aiming for a Conference Finals 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and o…

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