New Orleans Pelicans · 6 notes
Everyone plays in the Pelicans' Oct. 6 preseason opener, Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III included, coach Jamahl Mosley said at practice. Dejounte Murray is back from injury and scrimmaging daily against Jeremiah Fears, who added: "The guys not going to play a lot."
Oh, I love that he shot it. Gosh, I love it. And they look good.
Zion Williamson missed all four of his three-point attempts, and New Orleans coach Jamahl Mosley had no complaints: "Oh, I love that he shot it. Gosh, I love it. And they look good." Mosley credited off-court work and said Williamson shoots about 50% from three in practice.
Zion Williamson's shape? "Great. Feels healthy," New Orleans' Karlo Matkovic said, comparing him with last year. Herb Jones says Williamson trusts his jumper more and is "competing a lot more defensively." Matkovic added that his voice and energy can be felt in the gym.
him being shot ready is necessary because the guys are going to close out short on him at times.
Zion Williamson as a shooter? Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley wants him ready to catch and shoot so he doesn't have to barrel through defenders: "him being shot ready is necessary because the guys are going to close out short on him at times."
Zion Williamson is trying to shoot more, per Trey Murphy III, who works with him after Pelicans practice on keeping his mechanics consistent. Coach Mosley has shown Herb Jones clips of his gambling; he wants Jones in the gaps, not jumping passing lanes.
From Pelicans practice: Dejounte Murray says the whole roster is healthy and together from day 1 of camp. Jamahl Mosley is testing two-center and small lineups, and teaching Zion Williamson to read defenses loading up on him and get comfortable taking mid-range shots.