ALERT: New Orleans Pelicans INTERVIEW Rajon Rondo as Coaching Search HEATS UP and EXPANDS
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Jake Madison discusses the New Orleans Pelicans' head coaching search, focusing on Rajon Rondo's potential candidacy and the implications for the team's future.
New Orleans Pelicans ramp up their head coaching search as surprising names enter the fray. Could Rajon Rondo make the leap from special assistant to NBA head coach? Jake Madison explores Rondo’s reputation as a high-IQ gamble, weighing his elite film skills and playoff pedigree against concerns over inexperience and intensity. The discussion highlights key player endorsements from Zion Williamson and Anthony Davis, stirring debate on whether Rondo’s next step should be head coach or lead assistant. Top NBA assistants like Sean Sweeney (San Antonio Spurs), Steve Hetzel (Brooklyn Nets), and Micah Nori (Minnesota Timberwolves) are linked with the Pelicans, while James Borrego and Darvin Ham remain in contention despite mixed fan reactions. With Jamal Mosley’s future in Orlando hanging in the balance, New Orleans’ commitment to casting a wide net signals real organizational change. Will the Pelicans’ next hire reset the culture and unlock this roster’s full potential? 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…
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