Pelicans emphasize culture over wins as Jamahl Mosley era begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans, led by executive vice president Joe Dumars, are focusing on team culture and mindset as they commence the Jamahl Mosley era. Dumars stated that the organization has not set specific win benchmarks for the season, prioritizing a positive attitude instead. He urged the team, including Zion Williamson, to maintain a good spirit and treat their role in the NBA with gratitude. This approach reflects a shift toward fostering an environment that emphasizes personal growth and team cohesion over immediate win-loss records. Dumars emphasized that while wins will ultimately be necessary for evaluation, cultivating a strong internal spirit is seen as a prerequisite for future success.
- •Joe Dumars prioritizes team culture over win totals for Pelicans.
- •No specific win benchmarks have been discussed ahead of the season.
- •Dumars encourages a positive team spirit among players, including Zion Williamson.
- •The approach aims to foster personal growth and team cohesion.
- •Wins will eventually be necessary for assessing success under Mosley's coaching.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Why Pelicans are focused on ‘spirit’ first, not win/loss record to start Jamahl Mosley era
"Executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars made clear at media day that the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing culture and mindset over any specific win total as the team begins the Jamahl Mosley era. Specifically, the Hall of Famer said the head brass have yet to even discuss potential win total benchmarks for this Zion […] The post Why Pelicans are focused on ‘spirit’ first, not win/loss record to start Jamahl Mosley era appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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