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Pelicans Season Predictions: Zion, Jeremiah Fears & a NEW Defensive Identity?
NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast›
Oct 20, 202643:22
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Can the New Orleans Pelicans establish a new defensive identity and surprise the NBA this season? In Episode 277 of New Orleans.Basketball, Raphael Rattler and Garrick "G-Money" Rattler break down the biggest Pelicans preseason takeaways, season predictions, and questions surrounding Zion Williamson, Jeremiah Fears, Dejounte Murray, and the rest of the roster.
Are the Pelicans finally building a team that can win with defense?
🏀 IN THIS EPISODE:
🔥 Pelicans Defensive Identity: Are we witnessing the best defensive rotations of the Zion Williamson era? We discuss why New Orleans could become one of the NBA's most disruptive defensive teams.
🔥 Zion Williamson's Expanded Game: Zion attempted more three-pointers this preseason than he did all last regular season. Is this the beginning of a new offensive approach?
🔥 Jeremiah Fears vs. Dejounte Murray: Fears has shown improved poise, playmaking, shooting, and defense. How long can Murray hold off the young guard?
🔥 Karlo Matkovic Deserves Minutes: Why his floor spacing, rim running, and shot-blocking could make him an essential part of the Pelicans rotation.
🔥 Jordan Poole & Bennedict Mathurin: Can both players carve out meaningful roles throughout the season?
🔥 Two Timelines, One Team: How do the Pelicans balance developing Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen while relying on veterans like Herb Jones and Saddiq Bey?
🔥 Crunch-Time Decisions: When the game is on the line, will the Pelicans put the ball in Zion Williamson's hands?
🎯 OUR BOLD PELICANS PREDICTIONS:
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What's your bold prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans this season? Will Jeremiah Fears eventually take over the starting point guard role? Can Zion lead this team to meaningful wins?
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"Pelicans Season Predictions: Zion, Jeremiah Fears & a NEW Defensive Identity?" is an episode of NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast. Runtime 43 min. Published October 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
