ACES HIGH: Can Jamahl Mosley TRANSFORM the New Orleans Pelicans’ Defense With Limited Stoppers?

New Orleans Pelicans make a bold bet on Jamahl Mosley to transform their struggling defense—despite a roster lacking proven stoppers. Can Mosley’s coaching blueprint raise the team’s defensive floor, or will limited personnel cap their potential against the NBA’s best offenses? Jake Madison spotlights the coaching impact seen with Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks and Jason Kidd’s Bucks, exploring how systematic changes can propel teams up the defensive rankings. The episode questions whether Mosley can replicate such success without key acquisitions like Houston’s addition of Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet. Plus, Jake Madison breaks down the limitations of coaching vs. talent, referencing Mike Brown’s Sacramento Kings, and counts down to No. 7 in the franchise’s all-time player ranking: Baron Davis. How high can Pelicans’ defense climb—and will Mosley’s approach prove enough in a loaded Western Conference? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... 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. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)