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The Key Question for Dell Demps, and All of Us, This Summer
There are lots of easy ways to deviate for from reality when “playing Hornet’s GM” and concocting “fantasy trades” this summer: – ignore the cap or player salaries, – trade an existing Hornets player in a deal the other team won’t ever make, – only roster 13 or 14 players, or […]
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Video Highlights of Paul wrecking the Lakers
It took me entirely too long to get this out there. Still, I had a hell of a lot of fun putting it together, and it’s always good to relive Chris Paul’s domination, right? Enjoy.
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Why Hornets fans and Magic fans should be rooting for the Heat to win it all
On July 1st, the NBA owners are going to lock out the players because the current economic model is simply not working. The summer will be spent negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and that battle is not just an Owners vs. Players battle; it is a Players vs. Large Market Owners vs. Small Market […]
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Did Derrick Rose really have an “MVP Season”?
By now, most know that Derrick Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win the MVP. But lately I’ve pondered whether his season was really MVP worthy compared to some past seasons that didn’t reap MVP trophies. So, like any Hornets fan, I will use Chris Paul’s 08-09 season as the measuring stick […]
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How L.A. Helped LA
When the NBA’s 2011 playoffs started, I had little love for the Lakers in my heart. I appreciated their history, their rich tradition, and their role in the NBA, even as my envy produced a simultaneous loathing. I won’t catalog their laurels as is done in the tales of old because that is pointless; these […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 34: Onward March!
Ryan and Michael talk about the roster, what players should or shouldn’t stick around, how to handle West and Landry, express their hopes for the team, and Ryan goes all downer and almost makes Michael want to cry. Really. You know how Michael is. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes?
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2010-2011 Season Review Part Two: Looking Ahead
So now that we have looked back on what was an exciting season in part one and on the podcast, it is time to take what we have learned and look forward to how it might impact the future of this franchise. When we look back in four or five years, it is likely that […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 33: Breaking out the Red Ink
In part 1 of their Season Review Podcast, Michael and Ryan talk the last two games of the series and then review the players play over the course of the season, discuss their futures with the team, and break out the red ink to give grades to each of them. Want it on iTunes? Here’s […]
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Who needs the off-season of 2010?
As we all know, the 2010 Free-agency was the most-action packed free-agency in history. LeBron permanently destroyed his reputation to join Bosh and Wade in Miami. Carlos Boozer went to Chicago. Amar’e decided he had had enough sun and went to the Big Apple. We saw Teams overpay players drastically. (coughTorontocough) Then there’s the 2010 […]
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My review of the season and moving forward
Here is my take on the season and the Hornets awards. While everyone would agree that Chris Paul is our best player, David West was our MVP this year. Time after time, he was the go to guy on offense during crunch time and more often than not it ended up positively for us Hornets […]
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2010-2011 Hornets Season Review Part One
Now that the Hornets season is finally over, we can take a step back and really look at what a roller coaster ride it has been. Over the last 10 months or so everything has shifted; from the roster to the coaches. From the front office personnel to the owner. But perhaps even more important […]
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Down but certainly not out
As the NBA season sets upon the skyline of Lousiana, I can’t help but be proud and depressed at the same time. The New Orleans Hornets, a team i’ve supported since Jordan left the Bulls, took the 2 time defending champions to 6 games. That is not an easy task, in actuality, that is as […]
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What the Hornets got from this Season
It’s over. The Hornets season ends on a postseason loss to the Lakers. A season that was filled with ups and downs, and arguably the most drama in the NBA. I, personally, was never a die-hard NBA fan, until this season. For any doubters, for anyone who thinks that this season was not a success, […]
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Hornets End a Fantastic Season With a Loss to the Lakers
The Hornets season ended today in uninspiring fashion, as they fell apart early in the fourth quarter yet again against the Lakers, losing 98-80. The loss ended hope of extending what can only be described as a successful season. The crowd showed their appreciated with a late game chant of “Thank You Hornets”, well after […]
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Game On: Lakers @ Hornets Game 6 (With Live Chat!)
The last time these two met in New Orleans, it was a virtual must-win for the Hornets. Tonight, there is no other option. It is win or go stay home. We have spent the last 36 hours complaining about the refs and spouting out conspiracy theories, but now it is time to settle it on the […]
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How Okafor helps us by getting into foul trouble! But Unfortunately [for us] the LA Lakers do not understand this. Somebody needs to tell them.
Okafor getting into foul trouble Sounds like a diaster that we saw in Games 1 and 2. Ironically the Hornets won Game 1 and had a decent chance to win Game 2. When Okafor wasn’t in foul trouble in Game 3 and 5, the Lakers flat out murdered us. when Okafor gets into foul trouble, […]
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The Game That Made Me a Hornets Fan
It’s all about the playoffs right now, I know, but as the Hornets prepare for game 6 at The Hive, I thought I’d share something a bit different. I’m an 18 year old Australian. In non USA countries, people have a whole range of reasons for their various team alliances, as we obviously don’t have […]
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Lakers assert their size and beat the Hornets
Yes, the turnovers hurt pretty bad, but the real story of that game was the Lakers simple dominance on the glass. The Hornets couldn’t get an offensive rebound to save their lives, and the Lakers either out-muscled or out-reached the Hornets for multiple second chance points. With the Hornets already struggling defensively, their inability to […]
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Chris Paul Better Than Derek Rose? Huh??
A note from Joe- So this guy is responding to the 5×5 on ESPN where I answer a question about Rose. 5. D-Rose was supposed to confirm his MVP status. So what happened? Joe Gerrity, Hornets 247: At times it appears like he’s trying to prove himself so much it actually hurts the team. Why […]