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In the NO Podcast Episode 158: Ryan Anderson is the Pelican Panacea?
Michael and I talk about two soul-crushing games, and one game that managed to make them feel less foul. Plus, is Ryan Anderson the cure to all woes – even those caused by Arch-Villian Monty Williams? Only time will tell. We then talk about which Tyreke we’ll see the rest of the season – Stiemsma’s […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 157: Revising expectations – and Please, Monty some threes!
Michael and I talk Pelicans Basketball as Michael revises his expectations for this season downward, I try to argue for more optimism and then I take my turn ranting about the lack of three point attempts. We do spend some time glorying in Anthony Davis’s amazing ability – and a lot of time being down […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 155: The Pelicans sputtering out of the Gate?
Michael and I get together to talk about the first three games of the season – focusing on what we saw that was good, bad, and Ugly. (Orlando) We spend some time talking about the front court – how bad it looks at times – and what Ryan Anderson means to the team, as well […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 151: Western Conference Predictions, Part 1!
Michael and I break down the teams they predict will finish at the bottom of the Western Conference and out of the playoff picture. Will either of us list the Pelicans? I guarantee a few of the picks will surprise you! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 150: New Orleans Pelicans preparing to fly
Two more games, two more Pelican victories. The Pelicans continue to lift the expectations of those who watch this team. It’s hard not to feel the hype. Should you? Michael and I talk the games, team weaknesses and strengths, whether Brian Roberts has outplayed Rivers for the backup point position, whether Stiemsma will hold his […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 149: New Orleans Pelicans Rampant
The Pelicans continue their undefeated roll behind Anthony Davis. Pellissier joins the team to talk about the beatdown in Biloxi, and then Michael and I talk about whether we may have sold Davis short, whether Holiday will take fewer shots, what Austin Rivers may be this year, and spend a lot of time on players […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 148: Pelicans Pre-season Basketball and What-IFs
Michael and I talk rotations, Anthony Davis!, Tyreke Evan’s ankle, the top 2 what-ifs that are most likely and most unlikely to happen this year, Dell Demps strategy, and Jrue Holiday’s turnover woes. Did I mention we get to talk about actual games! It’s Pre-season! Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 147: Larry Coon talks Pelicans future in NO
Larry Coon joins the show to talk about Pelicans basketball – how the league is dealing with small market teams, what the tighter luxury taxes mean to teams in all markets, and gives his take on Dell Demps’ strategy of looking for “Young Veterans”. Lots of good stuff here. Thanks to Larry Coon for coming […]
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Jrue Holiday and the Turnover Problem
Jrue Holiday isn’t an advanced statistician’s dream player. Scoring, rebounding, stealing – these are all areas in which he’s only performed at an average level over the full course of a season. (If you take his season last year before Doug Collins threw the whole team under the bus, he looks fantastic, but as a […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 146: Pelicans Basketball Returns!
In our first Podcast of the new Season, we bring on special guest Kevin Pelton to talk projections for the team. Will Anthony Davis be the next NBA superstar? What are the biggest question marks about this team? Is Tyreke really regressing? It’s all answered here. Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 145: The Pelicans doing their Summer Thang
Michael and I get together to cover everything that’s happened over the last month. The Team USA game, articles bashing the Pelicans summer haul, The Greg Oden chase. Remaining roster holes. Estimating a floor/ceiling for the team. The biggest unknowns left for the squad. Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 144: The Pelicans NBA Summer League Squad
Michael and I talk Summer league! How is Austin Rivers developing? Darius Miller? Do Pierre Jackson and Jeff Withey have what it takes to carve out niches on this Pelicans squad? Is Brian Roberts the next big thing? All questions we talk about on this podcast – plus Greg Oden, Anthony Morrow, Stiemsma, Jon Brockman, […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 143: Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 2
Tom Ziller of Sactown Royalty joins Michael and I to talk Tyreke Evans. We touch on everything – his defense, open floor acumen, abilities in the Pick and Roll, Isolation talents, whether he hates being a small forward, and if he would willingly take a sixth man role. Then, Michael and I delve into everything […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 143: Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 1
In part 1 of the In the NO wrap up of free agency, Gerry V joins Michael and Ryan to talk about whether the team has filled a lot of those holes that were so glaring last season. They talk Evans role on the team, trading Asik for Anderson, whether Jrue Holiday is an upgrade […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 2: Amin Elhassan on NBA Draft and Pelicans
Amin Elhassan, former Assistant director of Basketball Operations for the Suns and current ESPN writer joins us to talk about the Draft, some of the players we hate and love, general drafting philosophies and what advanced analytics really means for the NBA. Take a listen, he had me questioning my analysis. Ah, ignorance, why must […]
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Pelicans Beat: 5-on-5 on the NBA Draft
With just six days left to go until the NBA Draft, we discuss what the New Orleans Pelicans might do at number 6 and more. 1. Who are the top six players on the Pelicans’ big board? Michael McNamara: On their board, not mine? Okay, here we go, in order: Alex Len, Ben McLemore, Otto […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 139: Gerry V, the Finals, Draft Workouts
Gerry V joins Ryan and Michael to talk about the Finals, what the team can take away from these games, and what they need to be looking for this off-season. Then Ryan and Michael talk about the workouts that have happened so far, the strange lack of Eric Gordon’s name in the team’s draft press […]
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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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In the NO Podcast Episode 138: Otto Porter, the Draft, Trading the 2014 pick
Andrew Geiger of CasualHoya.com joins us to talk Otto Porter. Then we start talking the draft prospects of the 6th pick tournament, talk CP3’s displeasure with the Clippers, and think about trades with Houston to “help” them land Dwight Howard. Then we move on to trading the 2014 pick, big men dominating the league, and […]
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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 […]