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ZION FACTOR: How Zion Williamson Will IMPACT the New Orleans Pelicans' WIN Potential This Year
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans’ season hinges on Zion Williamson—can he finally deliver on his MVP potential? Jake Madison examines how every offseason move, from Dejounte Murray’s arrival to Jamahl Mosley’s coaching, remains secondary to the core question: which version of Zion will the Pelicans get? By breaking down Zion’s offensive efficiency, rim pressure, and the controversial “Point Zion” strategy, Jake Madison weighs how maximizing Williamson’s unique strengths could push New Orleans above their projected 29.5 win over-under. Key topics include the impact of Zion’s defensive lapses on win totals, trade-offs with young talent like Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, and whether the Pelicans’ supporting cast—still plagued by shooting woes—can truly capitalize on Williamson’s playmaking. With critical statistical analysis, Jake Madison questions if the current roster is built to thrive should Zion reach MVP form, or if structural weaknesses will undermine another promising campaign. 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsore…