Tag: Sixth Pick Tournament

  • Otto Porter, Jr. is the Winner of the New Orleans Pelicans Sixth Pick Tournament

    Many options were looked at and debated, but at the end of the day the people have spoken and the guy they want is Otto Porter, Jr. In the latest round, Porter beat out Kansas’s Ben McLemore and Marylans’s Alex Len and is now awarded with the coveted distinction of Sixth Pick Tournament champion! Will […]

  • Sixth Pick Tournament Finals: Otto Porter, Jr. vs. Alex Len vs. Ben McLemore

    The New Orleans Pelicans are just minutes away from going on the clock in the 2013 NBA Draft, and it looks like Alex Len, Ben McLemore, and Otto Porter are still on the board. That is the premise our writers are working with in this final piece of the Sixth Pick Tournament. You, the readers, […]

  • Sixth Pick Tournament Finals Set: With a Shocker and a Twist!

    Trey Burke came into this tournament as The Golden Child. A crafty, accomplished point guard that reminded many of former fan favorite, Chris Paul. Early on, it looked like he would cruise to to the Finals with the support of his mighty legion of fans. But a 7’1″ Ukrainian had something to say about that, […]

  • Sixth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Trey Burke vs. Alex Len (Part II)

    Part One featured opening arguments (in incredible rap battle style) for each prospect. Part two features a more comprehensive, detailed analysis 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 Trey Burke (Mason) The big guns came out last […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sixth Pick Tournament Round Two Begins Monday: Matchups Announced

    Voting for Round One of the Sixth Pick Tournament has come to an end (results below) and now we have our matchups set for Round Two. Victor Oladipo (74%) beat Dario Saric (26%) MCW (65%) took down Trade Up (35%) Alex Len (59%) got by Shabazz Muhammad (41%) CJ McCollum (84%) beat down KCP (16%) […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Alex Len vs Shabazz Muhammad

    In the second match-up in round one of the Sixth Pick Tournament, Michael Pellissier and Ryan Schwan face off, arguing the merits of drafting Alex Len vs Shabazz Muhammad. Read and vote for your pick at the bottom.  The Case for Alex Len (Pellissier) True 7-foot centers always carry a high level of intrigue because […]

  • Sixth Pick Tournament Round One: Trade Down vs. Anthony Bennett

    In the first match-up in round one of the Sixth Pick Tournament, Mason Ginsberg and Joe Gerrity face off in a battle between trading down in the draft and Anthony Bennett. The Case for Trading Down (Ginsberg) What a lay-up of a first round match-up this is! Arguing in favor of a very realistic possibility […]