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Gerry V: 2013 NBA Finals Game #4
Well now isn’t this something? The margins for the first 4 games in the NBA Finals are as follows: 4, 19, 36, 16 Neither team has lost a back to back in the series… Once again I am providing you with some conversational material to insure that you will not lack for meaty chit-chat over […]
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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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Ryan Anderson is a Jedi Knight
I consider Ryan Anderson’s first year on the team a resounding success. Sure, the team’s record wasn’t good, but Dell Demps has found a gem in a talented young veteran at an affordable contract. Anderson expanded his offensive repertoire, was lethal from deep, and showed the idea that “he needed Dwight Howard” was an absolute […]
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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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Gerry V: 2013 NBA Finals Game #3
A huge swing from Game #2 to Game #3 in the NBA Finals as the Spurs shredded the Heat 113-77. Here are some items for you to chat about as you enjoy a lunch or dinner with friends. Open the conversation with the following questions… So is LeBron feeling the weight of expectations again? Why […]
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On Second Glance: Looking Forward to Next Year by Looking Back
You wanna hear something sad? I’ve been rewatching a lot of Hornets games lately. Yeah, I know. But what I have come to find is that there is a lot of treasure amongst the trash. There is some real potential if the New Orleans Pelicans can focus in on what worked and add some pieces […]
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NBA2K13 Draft Class Now Available for XBOX 360 users: McNamara Approved
I have spent the last week creating an authentic draft class for NBA 2K13 and it is now available for download. While I will admit that I am not the greatest at recreating a player’s exact face, I think you will find player abilities, attributes, and tendencies are dead on. To download the class, simply […]
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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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Gerry V: 2013 NBA Finals Game #2
Game #2 is now done and Miami has provided us with some tasty morsels for your next lunch or dinner conversation. Here are a few items that you can inject while you and you dinner guest discuss the game. Use them as you see fit. The Heat won Game 2 103-84…Why? Better defensive effort… they […]
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Pelicans’ Monty Williams to Join Team USA Coaching Staff
Per the AP: A person with knowledge of the details says Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams will join the returning Jim Boeheim as assistant coaches for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team. Thibodeau and Williams will work the next three years under coach Mike Krzyzewski. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of […]
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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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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%) […]
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Voting for Sixth Pick Tournament Round One Coming to a Close
Voting for the first round of the Sixth Pick Tournament will wrap up at midnight tonight, with the winners to be announced tomorrow. Then, it is off to Round Two. If you have missed out on any of the debates, click on the link below, read the arguments and vote. Round Two will start […]
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Gerry V: 2013 NBA Finals Game #1
((It is with both great pride and great humility that I present to you the incomparable, the inimitable, the indispensable, . . . Gerry V. – 42)) The Spurs beat the Heat in game #1 of the NBA FINALS… Here are a few items you can use during your dinner conversations as you explain why […]
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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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Per Dario Saric’s Agent: Decision is Made, Saric will Withdraw from Draft
After Chad Ford reported yesterday that Dario Saric is “leaning towards withdrawing from the draft”, I decided to take it upon myself to dig a little deeper. After all, I had plenty invested following a 4000+ word piece on Saric yesterday. I reached out to several people, including Saric’s agent Robert Jablan. I asked for […]
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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 […]