In the NO Podcast Episode 108: Eric Gordon!

504, Venreader, Selim, and Canadian, I never call out other readers and commenters, but I just have to say that your critique of McNamara and Schwan on this podcast is beyond crazy. I read all these comments before I listened to the podcast and expected Vasquez and Lopez to be bashed unmercifully. Instead, I actually listen to the podcast and 75% of what they said about both men was positive, and their critiques were very well reasoned, with supporting evidence, and even acknowledgement of areas where they could realistically get better. Then, you guys all call them haters, biased, etc etc. What to you want- all positives? This team was 5-22 heading into this week. 5 and 22! If you all had your way, we would have two guys on here talking about how everyone is fantastic, including the starting PG and C on a 5-22 team, and never lighten up the mood whatsoever with any sarcasm. I am imagining that you all were the same type of fans calling Dan Dickau and Lee Nailon future foundation pieces because they filled the stat sheet for our 04-05 team that went 18-64, which I might point out is a higher winning percentage than the 6-23 this team prior to Gordon's return. These guys give their opinions and write dozens of articles per week backed with facts, data, observations, and historical relevance, while you guys just say- "Hey, this guy is good because he got one weekly award or his one stat is this high." It's unbelieveable. Why not just start your own blog and see how it competes with Hornets247's wealth of information, fact, and reasoned opinion. I know I won't be reading it, but good luck to you all

Vasquez will be even better playing with Gordon. Both will cause damage to opponents, either on the perimeter or running to the bucket. We will have an explosive combination between our best player and our MIP. Wait and see.

Could Ben Mclemore fit in as the SF of the future. Because he is listed as a 6'5 shooting guard but when watching Kansas games they use him as the SF and he plays much bigger than 6'5. Plus he pulls down 5.5 boards a game which is pretty good for a college small forward that mostly hangs around the perimeter on offense

Its going to be so hilarious if we all look back at this time next year and Eric Gordon is an MVP candidate and were in teh top 4 in the west with a good SF that we pick up through free agency and solid draft pick at the 5 or 3. Save this comment for your rememberance.

What a great podcast. You guys are so sarcastic, so disrespectful, so biased, and do all of that with such a geniality! Keep going you are the best bloggers of all NBA teams. What an honor for Hornets fans to have you here. It seems you are almost God and players your puppets. Great job!

One thing I noticed in that charlotte game is Vasquez is extremely confident in that corner 3

Just listened to the part about the Orlando and Toronto games. Did you all mean to agree that River's Toronto 3rd Quarter was "magnificent", mostly discuss Lopez's historic (first time in years and rare overall) 29 points on 10 shots Orlando game with sarcasm and by disparaging his opponent, and only discuss Vasquez's Orlando game as a whole (strengths and weaknesses)? Is it possible focussing on Rivers small moments of success is overstating his positives?

What ever happened to Terence Williams out of Louisville? I was really hoping he would fall to us in the 09 draft, but went 11th and wasn't absolutely horrible his rookie year. I know he was cut by Detroit before the season, but I don't see anything on this team currently better to not give him a shot. Is he that bad of a head case or problem to not get minutes on this team at small forward? I really would like to see us give him a try out. Does he just not play defense or just that bad a team player. Some other guys might be Michael Redd, Bill Walker, Ryan Gomes, Quentin Richardson, Maurice Evans, or Jamario Moon. I know some are old and maybe not good influences on the young players, but some of these guys have to be better than what we have at small forward! I know Redd is a shooting guard and a shell of himself, but he could help get fans in the seats. What we should of done this past offseason and what I thought we were doing was getting Dorell Wright for Jarret Jack! That trade of Jack for absolutely nothing but cap relief was crazy to me. Watching the game against the Warriors aggravated me cause two of their better players were on our team last year and we got absolutely nothing in return for either one (and I know Landry was a free agent, but still a sign & trade would of been nice)!

You guys mentioned how open Anderson's corner 3 was, and Vasquez had one that was just as open, and he nailed it. It is amazing how much space we have with Gordon operating in the high pick and roll. I noticed this a couple times, and I'd have to go back to check, but they put our weaker offensive player on the ball-side corner, and threw the 2 guys who could shoot (Anderson/Vasquez) on the opposite side, and each had nice spacing. I have certainly had my moments over-analyzing Vasquez's game, but I really liked almost everything he did against the Bobcats once Gordon took over the offense. I would still like two shot-creators on the floor at all times, and I prefer Anderson/Vasquez doing work off of the ball, and against very good teams, I believe we'll need another guy who can really break down a defense. I think Rivers could become that, but it is likely a couple of years away. The Spurs offense is so fun to watch- I hate and love them, obviously, but when they are clicking, the court seems twice as big, and three times as big when they're playing us. I think this illustrates a point you referred to, and have been referring to, all season: you can't afford offensive liabilities against good defenses, because they can help off of those weak players and live with the consequences. The second half was very fun to watch, and I'm very excited to see how the offense clicks once EG shakes off the little rust he still has. Was also pretty remarkable to see how easily he stayed in front of his defensive assignment. Lopez has gotta be better about showing on those pick and rolls though, because he allowed a couple easy pull up Js by sitting back. Do you guys believe Cousins will be traded, and if so, could we facilitate? If the Pistons are really hot for him, as is being said, does Drummond or Monroe become available? Naturally, it would seem that Drummond would be the guy who would become available, and though I don't know if he will ever be a good offensive player, he looks like he could be a fantastic defender/rebounder in this league for a long time. Last thing: cannot believe how many jump shots Davis is getting to now.. it's extremely exciting

What is this a podcast about DnD AND EG? I must listen. lol