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Sixth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Otto Porter vs. Victor Oladipo (Part Two)
Part One featured opening arguments for each prospect. Part two features counterpoints and gives you the chance to vote for who you think should make it to the finals of the sixth pick tournament. The Case for Otto Porter (McNamara) My opponent and our readers brought up some arguments that supported taking Oladipo over Porter. […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Trey Burke vs. Alex Len (Part I – RAP BATTLE)
In part one of this semi-final match-up, Mason Ginsberg and Michael Pellissier debate whether the Pelicans should go with Trey Burke or Alex Len if they both fall to the sixth pick. Part two will feature counter-arguments and a poll for you to vote for your choice. In this part, Michael and I decided to […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Victor Oladipo vs. Otto Porter, Jr. (Part I)
In part one of this semi-final matchup, Michael McNamara and Jake Madison debate whether Otto Porter or Victor Oladipo should be the Pelicans’ pick if they both fall to number six. Part two will feature counterarguments and a poll for you to vote for your choice. The Case for Otto Porter, Jr. (McNamara) I will […]
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New Orleans: Keystone of (Team) USA
I live in America I live in America You may not be looking for the promise land But you might find it anyway Under one of those old familiar names Like New Orleans, Detroit City, Dallas, Pittsburg P.A. New York City, Kansas City, Atlanta, Chicago, and L.A. — James Brown, Living in America News In […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Host Michael Carter-Williams, Trey Burke, and Alex Len in first Draft Workout
Today, the New Orleans Pelicans hosted their first set of potential draftee’s, as Trey Burke, Michael Carter-Williams, and Alex Len all came in today. Alex Len could not work out, but he interviewed with Dell and Monty. Burke and MCW both competed in drills, but did not go head-to-head. Below we will post some post […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round Two: Alex Len vs. Cody Zeller
Two big men go head-to-head in the second round of the Sixth Pick Tournament, as James Grayson and Michael Pellissier argue for Alex Len and Cody Zeller. The Case for Cody Zeller (Grayson) I love our readers and Pelican fans. It’s not just because they’re passionate, open-minded and engaging. It’s because they’re smart. You guys […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round Two: Trade Down vs. Victor Oladipo
Why the New Orleans Pelicans need to Trade Down (Jake Madison) Two words: Asset Collection. With the less than stellar free agent class (in terms of players the Pelicans have a realistic shot at), if the team wants to bring in anyone of tremendous quality then it’ll have to be through a trade. The problem […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round Two: CJ McCollum vs. Trey Burke
Mason Ginsberg and Michael McNamara represent two of the top point guards in this year’s draft as Michigan’s Trey Burke and Lehigh’s CJ McCollum go head-to-head in round two of the Sixth Pick Tournament. The Case for CJ McCollum (McNamara) Better. Bigger. Quicker. Stronger. No, this isn’t a sequel to a Kanye West song. […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round Two: Otto Porter, Jr. vs. Michael Carter-Williams
‘In the NO’ podcast partners battle it out in the second round of the Sixth Pick Tournament, as Georgetown small forward Otto Porter, Jr. and Syracuse point guard Michael Carter-Williams go head to head. The Case for Otto Porter, Jr. (McNamara) The first round was all about telling you just how productive Otto Porter was […]
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Laying a Foundation
Dry your eyes my little friend Let me take you by the hand Freddie get ready Rock steady When Johnny strikes up the band — Warren Zevon, Johnny Strikes Up the Band News The New Orleans Pelicans are continuing to prepared for the offseason. While General Manager Dell Demps is in Europe scouting international prospects, […]
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Bourbon Street Shots NBA Draft Party – Baton Rouge Edition
For the first time ever, our site will be putting on a watch party in both New Orleans AND Baton Rouge. For those of you in Baton Rouge who are avid readers of our site – we haven’t forgotten about you! On the night of the NBA draft, we’ll be teaming up with Pluckers Wing […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Cody Zeller vs. Trade for a Young Vet
In our final first round battle, James Grayson and Chris Trew go head to head, as Cody Zeller is pitted against the option of Trading for a Young Veteran. The Case for Cody Zeller (Grayson) Cody Zeller is the most sure fire thing in this year’s NBA Draft. I can’t imagine that someone who was […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Dario Saric (Updated)
I said in the last podcast that it was clear to me by this time in the process that Austin Rivers would be the 10th pick, but that this year was way different and I had no idea what the Pelicans would do with the sixth pick. I don’t feel that way anymore. Even though […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Trey Burke vs. Steven Adams
Mason Ginsberg and Nick Lewellen represent Michigan point guard Trey Burke and Pittsburgh center Steven Adams in round one of the Sixth Pick Tournament. The Case for Steven Adamas (Lewellen) STOP! Well, I may have caught some of you, but the reality is that probably more than half of you clicked on this article, immediately […]
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Fine Details of New Orleans Arena Renovations
The New Orleans Pelicans are just that . . . the New Orleans, not Seattle . . . Pelicans, not Supersonics, in part thanks to the current and upcoming renovations to the New Orleans Arena. The Practice Facility and Tom Benson’s whopping investment played a role, but those have been discussed recently, so it’s the […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Victor Oladipo vs. Dario Saric
Russ Reed and Michael Pellissier go head to head in today’s matchup, which pits Indiana shooting guard Victor Oladipo against International small forward Dario Saric in round one of the Sixth Pick Tournament. The Case for Victor Oladipo (Russ Reed) Teams drafting in the lottery are generally left in something of a conundrum; youth, potential, […]
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Cutting Loose
You’re playing so cool Obeying every rule Dig way down in your heart You’re yearning, burning for some Somebody to tell you That life ain’t passing you by I’m trying to tell you It will if you don’t even try You can fly if you’d only cut Loose, Footloose Kick off your Sunday shoes — […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Otto Porter, Jr. vs. Dennis Schroeder
In another Round One matchup, Georgetown small forward Otto Porter, Jr. squares off against German point guard Dennis Schroeder. The Case for Otto Porter (McNamara) Darius Miller. That is how the depth chart currently reads at the small forward position for the New Orleans Pelicans. Al-Farouq Aminu’s option wasn’t picked up and Xavier Henry is […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Michael Carter-Williams vs Trade Up
The Case for Michael Carter-Williams (Ryan Schwan) For this off-season, Dell Demps should have one overwhelming priority: improving on last year’s terrible perimeter defense. The team already can rebound on both ends of the floor. They can shoot. They were decent at holding on to the ball. They can pass. They can block shots. What […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: CJ McCollum vs. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
In another first round matchup, Lehigh guard CJ McCollum goes head-to-head with Georgia’s swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the Bourbon Street Shots Sixth Pick Tournament. The Case for CJ McCollum (McNamara) 22.9 points per game on 44.9% shooting from two and 45.3% shooting from three isn’t too shabby is it? Well actually, for CJ McCollum, it […]