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An Easy Way to Improve the Offense
Did you watch the video of the Houston Rockets bench laughing at Andre Roberson missing free throws? I did and I laughed. But then I was hit with a fear…what if this was the New Orleans Pelicans? Think about it for a second. The Pelicans have two bigs in Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins that […]
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DeMarcus Cousins and the New Orleans Pelicans Offense
After the initial jubilation wore off from the New Orleans Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins there was one big question: Can Alvin Gentry coach two bigs? On the surface it’s a valid question to ask. Gentry made his name coaching the 7 Seconds or Less Suns, and got the Pelicans job from being the mastermind […]
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The Jrue Holiday Decision
Almost immediately after the New Orleans Pelicans traded for DeMarcus Cousins there was talk of the Pelicans finally having their own “Big 3.” Cousins, Anthony Davis, and Jrue Holiday. And while Cousins and Davis have shown why they are All-Stars, Jrue Holiday hasn’t played as well as expected. And with a massive payday looming this […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Let’s Boogie!
Despite the slim playoff chances the New Orleans Pelicans have been improving. Some of our writers weigh in on what’s been happening with the team. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know on twitter @bourbonstshots! 1) The Pelicans are now 7-7 since the DeMarcus Cousins trade and 6-2 over their last eight games. How […]
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What the Offensive Gelling Looks Like
The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-1 over their last six games, and look much better compared to where they were right after the trade for DeMarcus Cousins. A lot of that has to do with the offense, and the Pelicans’ newest All-Star big man starting to gel. And the addition of “Michael” “Instant Grits” Jordan […]
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Let the Tank Crash: Root for Wins
As the New Orleans Pelicans enter the final 12 games of the season they remain in the weird limbo of the NBA. Outside of the playoffs (currently 4.5 games back of the 8th seed) and not bad enough to have a realistic shot at a top 3 pick (the first round pick they owe Sacramento […]
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Why Are the Pelicans Struggling on the Glass?
The DeMarcus Cousins era for the New Orleans Pelicans has not gotten off to the flying start many thought would occur. Struggles abound in multiple areas, and while some make sense as the Pelicans figure out the kinks others are a big surprise. None more so than the Pelicans defensive rebounding struggles. Pre-trade the Pelicans […]
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Musings on the Start of the Boogie and the Brow Era
On the surface the early returns for the Pelicans after the DeMarcus Cousins trade haven’t looked good. For a team with playoff expectations a 2-5 record after acquiring and All-Star isn’t going to get fans excited. But I wouldn’t say things are as bad as the record indicates. There’s definitely bad in there, though. But […]
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Pace is Good and Pace is Bad
It’s been one game since the Fire-Ice combo took the court for the first time. It resulted in a 30 point loss to the Moreyball Rockets, so now it’s time to make sweeping conclusions. Just kidding. Sort of. The Pelicans posted a poor offensive rating in their first game Anno Boogie, but I came away […]
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Casspi Out 4-6 Weeks with a Broken Right Thumb – Do the Pelicans have a Decision to Make?
Shortly after last night’s game, it was announced that new Pelicans small forward Omri Casspi broke his right thumb after making contact with Eric Gordon when trying to steal ball from him (because of course Gordon had something to do with it). As a result, Casspi will be out for between 4-6 weeks, meaning he will likely […]
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Boogie and the Brow: Defense
We here at BourbonStreetShots are breaking down the Cousins acquisition in every which way possible, and I am here to talk about some on-the-court ramifications, specifically on the defensive end. Go check out some of the other pieces we have, stay informed and up to date! But back to the question at hand, how will […]
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The Pressure Cooker
[[Everyone please give a warm welcome to the newest member of the Bourbon Street Shots team: Brendon Kleen. Enjoy his first post for the site and give him a follow on twitter at @brendonkleen14]] A blockbuster trade like the one that just brought DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans is being covered nationally like […]
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Takeaways From the DeMarcus Cousins Introductory Press Conference
The newest additions to the New Orleans Pelicans we’re unveiled today as DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi held their introductory press conference. Some of the biggest takeaways are below. –It’s an introductory press conference and you’d expect everyone to say whatever it takes to make a good first impression, but DeMarcus Cousins comes off as […]
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Trew 2 the Game: Happy Boogie Gras
Chances are you’ve read a fair share of DeMarcus Cousins news lately. The most terrifying front court in years, the Kentucky connection, the big man to big man pick and roll. While every single one of those things you’ve read are 100% valid (so was me breaking the news to Anthony Davis), let’s kick our […]
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Boogie and the Brow: Offense
New Orleans’s anemic offense may have just found its solution – by adding DeMarcus Cousins (referred to in this article as “Boogie”), the Pels have instantly gone from a bottom of the barrel offense to one featuring the two most talented scoring bigs in the NBA. It is a drastic change for a team whose […]
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The Risks Associated with DeMarcus Cousins
Most are saying the New Orleans Pelicans fleeced the Sacramento Kings in the blockbuster trade which brought DeMarcus Cousins to the Crescent City. Some have even gone as far as saying there are no downsides to this deal. And while the Pelicans gave up very little to bring in a player the caliber of Cousins, […]
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Jrue-th or Dare: An Early Look into the Pelicans’ 2017 Off-Season
When Anthony Davis first signed his max contract extension, all that some people wanted to talk about was the Pelicans’ franchise officially being “on the clock.” As in, the challenge to keep him in NOLA for the duration of his athletic prime and beyond, rather than just the extent of that contract, began on that day. Ever […]
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Statistics, Uncertainty and Boogie
It’s always been curious to me that the NBA writers, bloggers and fans that describe themselves as “stats heads” are the ones who are the least willing to accept uncertainty. This player is bad. This system is outdated. This coach or GM is dumb. Those are very certain statements made by people who claim to […]
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Building a Team Around a Jrue/Boogie/AD Core
It is hard to not be excited about the Pelicans absolute fleecing of the Kings in this DeMarcus Cousins trade. Getting a superstar is difficult. Getting a superstar to come to a small market is even harder. Getting a superstar to come to a small market when you don’t have elite assets to trade for […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Trade for DeMarcus Cousins
The New Orleans Pelicans will land DeMarcus Cousins in trade, per multiple reports came out after the conclusion of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. Reports of discussions built before and during the game. This will be fleshed out in the coming days, but here’s the primer. The Trade New Orleans Pelicans Receive: DeMarcus Cousins Omri […]