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Pelicans Draft Day Links & Resources
Happy Draft Day, everyone! This post should fill all of your needs up until and throughout the NBA Draft tonight. For draft rumors as it pertains to the Pelicans, click here. We will be updating that page throughout the day with anything we hear that could hold weight. For the official Bourbon Street Shots mock […]
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Final Mock Draft: New Orleans Pelicans in Position to Grab a Floor General
In less than 12 hours, we will know for sure, but as of right now, here is my best bet at how tonight goes down: 1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Nerlens Noel, F/C, Kentucky How crazy is it that on the morning of the draft, we have no idea who is going first overall? In years […]
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Official BSS Draft Parties – New Orleans AND Baton Rouge
With the draft just over 24 hours away, we wanted to remind everyone about the two events that we have set up for draft night. New Orleans – Tracey’s (Magazine St.) When: Thursday, June 27th from 5:30 ’til 8:30 Where: Tracey’s Bar & Restaurant. Located at Located on the corner of Magazine and Third St. Who: People of all […]
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Top New Orleans Pelicans Rumors on the Eve of the Draft
Less than 36 hours before the draft, and there is a lot of stuff flying around about the NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans, and possible trades that could go down. Let’s stop for a second and take a closer look at each of these things individually: Pelicans considering trading for Shawn Marion and 13th […]
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The Bourbon Street Shots NBA Draft Big Board
Presenting the Bourbon Street Shots Writer’s Big Board for the New Orleans Pelicans Names in red indicate a Tier 1 Prospect. Names in blue are a Tier 2 Prospect, and Tier 3 are in green. The Tiers mean the writers don’t see a tremendous difference between the guys in a tier, and that they […]
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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, […]
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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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In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 1: NBA Draft Big Boards for the Pelicans
Michael and I debate our top ten guys – and unsurprisingly, have some pretty big differences. Particularly, my board is right, and his isn’t. We also talk rumors about McLemore and/or Oladipo falling, Chad Ford not putting anyone into Tier’s 1 and 2 in this draft, and generally what we think most of the rumors […]
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Despite the Best Intentions
Where the sky begins the horizon ends Despite the best intentions And a big ol’ man goes up for sale He becomes his own invention Oh the days go slow into the changing season Oh bought and sold for all the wrong reasons Oh down they go for all the wrong reasons — Tom Petty […]
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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, […]
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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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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 […]
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Bourbon Street Shots NBA Draft Party – New Orleans Edition
The big draft day is almost here and what better than to celebrate with some avid Pelicans fans? Trading the 6th pick for LeBron James, sure. But that’s not realistic so stick with the celebrating and come join us at Tracey’s! Details What: The Official Bourbon Street Shots NBA Draft Party. Where: Tracey’s Bar & Restaurant. Located […]
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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 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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Gerry V: 2013 NBA Finals Game #5
The NBA Finals continue to follow the theme of “Revenge is the word” as the Spurs took the heart right out of Miami with a barrage of rim attacks and splashes from the deep. The Spurs executed the Heat Sunday night. What Happened? The Spurs simply spanked the Heat 114-104 in a game where the Spurs starters […]
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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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Historic Local Court Slated for Demise
The New Orleans Athletic Club, the second oldest health club in the US, is sacrificing its basketball court (pictured above) in order to provide other equipment upgrades. The NOAC is a private institution, beholden to its owners and members, but it its historic status makes it of interest to some of the the larger populace. […]
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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 […]