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Finding Front Court Minutes
You might not think it, but a very good argument can be made that the Pels’ #1 offseason need this year is another big. With Ryan Anderson potentially gone and Omer Asik fitting out instead of fitting in, the Pels will need to find Anthony Davis a front court partner. We’ve seen the pairing with a […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 256: Buddy Hield!
With Ryan Schwan out of the country for a few weeks, Graham McQueen and I decided to take over the podcast and discuss our the newest Pelican: Buddy Hield! We also get into how Buddy will effect the team’s efforts in free agency, what drafting Buddy means for players like Gordon and Tyreke, and we […]
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It’s Buddy Time
Things seemed to break perfectly Buddy Hield and the Pelicans, who really need help at the guard positions. Not one guard was picked in the top 4, despite Buddy Hield, Jamal Murray, and Kris Dunn all being projected at some point or another to be picked. Minnesota, with the 5th pick, took Kris Dunn, who […]
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What’s the Potential for the Pelicans in the 2nd Round
The NBA Draft is on Thursday and here at Bourbon Street Shots we’ve already covered the 6th pick in depth. So, what about those other draft picks? The two in the 2nd round? 39th and 40th overall. There’s a lot going on there. Let’s break it down some. Usually the first ten picks of the […]
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Kris Dunn Is Your 6th Pick Champion
And then there was one. Kris Dunn, to be exact. It was a close battle, but in the end Dunn outlasted Buddy Hield with 52% of the vote. It was a close, close vote and no doubt Dunn is excited about his win. The explosive point guard out of Providence is pretty much a lock […]
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2016 NBA Draft Watch Party 6/23 @ Tracey’s!
It’s that time of year for the NBA Draft! Currently, the Pelicans have the 6th overall pick and two second rounders. There is still a week for all that to change, including adding a nice pick. A nice top-8 pick would allow them to add in the front court and the back court. So come […]
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BSS 6th Pick Tournament Finale: Kris Dunn faces Buddy Hield
Well that turned quickly. Kris Dunn crushed Jaylen Brown, taking 70% of the vote, while Buddy Hield destroyed Denzel Valentine, taking 69% of the vote. So – in perhaps a predictable turn of events, we have our finale. Dunn v Hield. Let the battle commence! Kris Dunn by Jake Madison Yes the final is Kris […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 255: Danny Ferry and the Draft
Graham McQueen and Nick Lewellen join me to talk about Danny Ferry, Special Advisor, and want it means for Dell Demps and the team’s future moves. Then we move on to the draft, talk our preferred picks at 6, talk about things that would disappoint us, and if we like the idea of getting a […]
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Could Marquese Chriss’ Rise Benefit the Pelicans?
If you didn’t watch a lot of college basketball last year, you probably don’t know who Marquese Chriss is. Actually, if you watched a ton of college basketball, you still might have missed the 6’9″ forward play for the Washington Huskies last year. Still, that hasn’t stopped Chriss from climbing up as high as number […]
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6th Pick Tournament: Kris Dunn v Jaylen Brown
Kris Dunn by Jake Madison Think about the most basic staple of NBA offenses: The Pick and Roll. The Pelicans tied for 3rd in the league running pick and roll plays for the roll man 8.6% of the time. The problem was they only scored 50% of the time. 13th in the league. To me, […]
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6th Pick Tournament: Buddy Hield v Denzel Valentine
Buddy Hield by Ryan Schwan You know what I’m tired of? Guys who don’t leave it all on the floor. Guys who take plays off. Guys who don’t develop their skills and are the same guy now as the one that joined the team. In sum. Guys who don’t love the game. Do you know […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Final Four
And then there were four. In the first round, the option of trading did poorly against their tangible counterparts. Jaylen Brown of Cal took on Trade Down – and garnered 60% of the vote. I guess even the chance of dumping Asik isn’t enough to take a lesser prospect. On the other side of the […]
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Pelicans Bring In Danny Ferry as a Special Advisor
ESPN sources say that the Pelicans are hiring Danny Ferry at the urging of GM Dell Demps, who worked closely with Ferry in San Antonio. — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 8, 2016 Demps had this to say about the hiring: “I am excited to announce Danny Ferry has accepted our offer to join the New […]
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6th Pick Tournament: Buddy Hield v Dragan Bender
Buddy Hield by Ryan Schwan This isn’t really fair. I mean, how could it be? Bender is an 18-year old kid and Buddy Hield just spent his last season chewing up a bunch of underclassmen, spitting them out, and then hitting a three in their face. Putting Bender up against him just feels mean. I […]
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6th Pick Tournament: Denzel Valentine v Trade for a Vet
Denzel Valentine by Jake Madison This matchup isn’t even close. But what the hell, let me persuade you anyway. Denzel Valentine is one of the more divisive prospects in the NBA draft this year. People either seem to love him or hate him. But what you can’t argue about with him is his production. Over 19 […]
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6th Pick Tournament: Kris Dunn v Jamal Murray
Kris Dunn by Jake Madison What do big men need most in the NBA? Rather than ask you more rhetorical questions I’m just going to give you the answer: A good point guard. Kris Dunn is that point guard. He has pretty much everything you’re looking for. But let’s break it down some. Dunn has the […]
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6th Pick Tournament: Trade Down v Jaylen Brown
[dropcap]…[/dropcap] Trade Down by Ryan Schwan Let’s be honest. Are you even 60% sure that Buddy Hield, Dragan Bender or Jamal Murray are going to produce more in the NBA than say, Deyonta Davis and Wade Baldwin combined? Or Dejounte Murray and Domantas Sabonis together? I’m not. So why not entertain the prospect of trading down […]
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The BSS 6th Pick Tournament
It’s that time of year, my friends. The Draft! And in keeping with the tradition of the past few years, it’s time for the 6th Pick Tournament, where we here at BSS argue the merits of various actions during the draft – and you vote on the outcome! So here’s the elite eight bracket. We […]
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Bryce Dejean-Jones Dead at 23
Pelicans rookie Bryce Dejean-Jones was shot and killed in Dallas early Saturday morning. In such sad times as these we send our thoughts and prayers to the family and those affected by this terrible loss. The Pelicans had this to say regarding the incident: “It is with deep sadness that the Pelicans organization acknowledges the […]
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Trew2theGame presents: The Pelicans Swoop Troop in a comedy show
Looking for something to do this Saturday? The weekly storytelling/improv mashup event The Megaphone Show is going down at the best place to see New Orleans comedy, The New Movement. The show combines All-Star comedians from the theater plus the true stories of a notable local. This weekend the crew is joined by members of the Pelicans […]