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This disaster of a season cost Anthony Davis $24 Million Dollars
I think that puts a nice bow on the year. A complete cluster of a season that saw the Pelicans never once be able to field more than 3 of their projected starters at a time – and then never for more than a couple games – resulted in 30 wins and Anthony Davis losing […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 254: The Sixth Pick
Shamit Dua and I get together and run through an evaluation of the prospects the Pels could be eyeing with the 6th pick of the draft. Well, except for Dragan Bender – whom we don’t know jack about. Then we talk about trading the pick, getting a big man early, if we like Murry, Hield […]
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Value of a Draft Pick: 6, 39 and 40
And with the results last night, it’s time for my “Value of a Draft Pick” post, where I once again point out what a crap-shoot the Draft is for anyone not picking first! And we’re not! Damnit. As always, I’ll start by explaining my methodology and ranking system, and then summarize the value of picks […]
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Pelicans to pick 6th in NBA draft
Well, the most likely outcome happened in the Lottery – and the Pelicans will select 6th overall in the 2016 draft. Not sexy. In a supposedly 2-star draft(I see 3), hard to get excited either. Unless you find Buddy, Bender or Random Tall Stiff Who Didn’t Exactly Dominate in College exciting. Dell will now have […]
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Video: Draft Lottery Voodoo for the Pelicans
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Lottery Watch Party 5/17 @ Tracey’s!
It’s that time of year for the NBA draft lottery! Currently the Pelicans are slotted for the 6th overall pick, but with the lottery you never know. The Pelicans have a 21.5% chance of landing a top three pick. So come join us at Tracey’s on Third and Magazine Street and see if we can […]
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Can Lightning strike twice? The Pelicans lottery odds
May 17th is lottery day, and could be huge for the Pelicans both next year and on the trade market. So – here’s a table illustrating the positions the Pelicans could land in the draft and what their chances are to land in each. Pick Chance 1st 6.3% 2nd 7.1% 3rd 8.1% 4th 0% 5th […]
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What Could the Pelicans be Waiting for with Dell Demps?
The Pelicans caught some flack last week when reports surfaced that the team supported and would retain general manager Dell Demps. They caught even more flack when they seemed to backtrack this alleged commitment by canceling his end of season press conference without explanation. Of course, the cancellation could have been over nothing, but why […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 253: Draft Fantasy
Nick and I get together and run through what COULD happen if the Pelicans move up in the draft as part of the lottery. Because, you know, it could happen, right? We talk the top prospects, who the Pelicans could trade the 1st, 2nd or even 3rd picks for – and if we would make […]
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Season in Review: Eric Gordon – shooter but not much else
Last week, Nick Lewellen wrote the following in his Season in Review piece about Ryan Anderson: Sure, he is only 27, but the important part of NBA youth, the potential for growth, seems to be over for Ryno. That doesn’t mean we should be disappointed or expect Anderson to start regressing. No, this is simply a fact […]
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Season in Review: What The Hell To Do With Tyreke Evans
Tyreke Evans has been one of the most polarizing Pelicans for fans over the past 3 seasons. His ability to stuff the stat sheet leaves him among elite company, with stars like Russell Westbrook, Lebron James, and Draymond Green. However, his bad habits and decision making have left many wondering how much his stat-stuffing actually […]
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Season in Review: Alexis Ajinca slipped a bit
Outside of a few exceptions, almost every Pelican had a down year this season. Alexis Ajinca, signed to be a solid back-up center after last year, was no exception. Much has been said on the podcast about Ajinca’s fouling and limitations that make him hard to play in some match-ups. However, if you step back […]
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Season in Review: Ryan Anderson is a Veteran
Ryan Anderson originally came to New Orleans as one of Dell Demps’ “young veterans.” As you can probably recall, the idea was simple. Bring in a bunch of youngish guys that have a little professional playing experience. This was supposed to fast track the team’s success, while still keeping the Pelicans’ championship window relatively wide. […]
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Season in Review: Kendrick Perkins as the Good Influence
Kendrick Perkins’ one-year tenure on the New Orleans Pelicans cannot be evaluated by the eye test at all. In fact, you can’t use stats to say how he contributed either. That makes it hard to write a season in review on him. If you root for a team that he’s never played for you probably […]
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Season in Review: Anthony Davis and his development as a Scorer
Expectations are a dangerous thing, and last year Davis inflated ours – and everyone else’s – to heights that were probably impossible to meet if everything had gone right. To remind you – he posted a PER of 30.89 last season – which was the 11th best ever. (soon to be 12th with Curry going […]
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On this day in New Orleans NBA history
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 252: A New General Manager?
Jake Madison and I get together and talk about the front office situation. Will Dell Demps go? Should he go? Who do we want in that role? Hinkie? Morey? A full control guy like Jeff Van Gundy? If the team went after a number 2 on some other team – which team should they look […]
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Season Finale – Pels v Wolves
So . . . I believe there was some defense played in the first few minutes of this game. By the Wolves. Then both sides pretty much turned it into an All-Star game . . . with one side having the stars? Sort of stars? Really, we shouldn’t have expected more. Only 7 players […]
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How the Pelicans Can Unearth a Gem in the Second Round
While most eyes will be on the lottery on May 17th, and where the Pelicans first round pick will end up, the Pelicans would be wise to focus on their two second-round picks that will fall somewhere between 38 and 40, depending on tonight’s results and coin flips. While a large percentage of second round […]
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Game On: Pels vs Wolves, but . . . some other stuff
It’s an irrelevant game since the Pels draft position is set at 6. This season, however, could be anything but irrelevant. Most people – and organizations – make changes in response to pain. They are not pro-active. Well, I can’t think of anything more painful (in respect to basketball) than the season we just went […]