Locked On Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans face justified panic at 0-3 despite fixable problems. The clock is ticking on the Zion Williamson era as the franchise attempts a risky two-timeline approach that mirrors their failed Anthony Davis rebuild. Jake Madison breaks down why the shooting struggles are actually encouraging—the Pelicans would rank seventh in the league if they shot league-average from their current shot locations. Trey Murphy's 22.2% three-point shooting and Zion Williamson's career-low rim percentage won't last. The real concern is defensive effort, particularly in transition where teams are exploiting lackadaisical play and the league's second-worst defensive rebounding. With a brutal road trip against Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, and Oklahoma City Thunder looming, the team faces a critical decision point at the trade deadline. Discover the statistical breakdown showing which problems require immediate effort changes versus natural shooting regression to the mean. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://j