RIM PRESSURE: Why the Pelicans MUST UNLEASH Zion Williamson’s Free Throw ATTACK

New Orleans Pelicans’ relentless rim pressure fuels one of the NBA’s top free throw rates—but can Zion Williamson and company convert those aggressive drives into more three-point opportunities? Jake Madison breaks down how maximizing trips to the line should be central to the Pelicans’ identity, but warns that a lack of outside shooting remains a major roadblock for unlocking the team’s full offensive potential.   Key topics include how Zion’s ability to get into the bonus early changes defenses, the need for wings like Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey to increase three-point attempts, and why Joe Dumars and Jamahl Mosley must balance physicality with spacing to avoid stagnation. Plus, the episode spotlights Eric Gordon at #24 on the franchise countdown, reliving his injury-plagued run and complicated legacy in New Orleans. Can this Pelicans roster finally blend rim attacks with a modern perimeter arsenal?   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     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.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.