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Fine with the Struggles
The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling mightily, and I feel fine. This is not ideal; in fact, far from it. I’m not claiming “moral victory” or pointing to close losses or margins or any of that. I’m just fine with this. Let me tell you why, and maybe you will feel better or, better yet, […]
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Brandon Ingram is filling a void left by Anthony Davis in New Orleans
Another NBA season in New Orleans is underway after much anticipation and fans find themselves in the same situation once again as the best Pelicans player is putting up historic numbers without a significant number in the wins column to show for it. Except what is different about this situation is that very few saw […]
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What Is Lonzo Ball?
Over the next year or two, the Pelicans have a few questions to answer. Most of them revolve around constructing a team that maximizes Zion Williamson. The organization will deny employing such a player centric approach to roster building, but the NBA is star driven league and at some point every organization is tasked with […]
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In the N.O. Episode 51: The Pelicans are Still 0-For
Shamit and Mason discuss the Pelicans starting 0-4. We touch on the brief positive notes and then go into more detail about areas of improvement. Should the Pelicans panic? Should they punt the season? Find out.
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In the N.O. Episode 50: The Season Has Begun
Shamit and Mason take you through the Zion injury and recap the first game of the season. We discuss what was most surprising and what was most concerning. Lastly, we field questions from Twitter.
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Alvin Gentry Embracing Pelicans’ Growing Pains
Game One of the New Orleans Pelicans’ next era of basketball hit one theme hard, throughout the night: This Team Will Experience Plenty of Growing Pains. At times, the Pelicans’ rhythm and synergy left jaws wide open in amazement. While at other times, it left most of the viewers cringing. It’s not surprising with this […]
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Plus Ça Change
Change has been the constant for the New Orleans Pelicans since the trade demand from Klutch came through, derailing the last chances for Davis to stick around in Louisiana. Since then, it’s been incessant change. It’s exciting and inspiring. It’s woken the desire and imagination of many. Trying to understand just what kind of difference […]
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The Case for an Ingram Extension
The number of options the New Orleans Pelicans have before them is part of what makes them so exciting. This cuts both ways, however. Every choice is a point where, when things are examined in hindsight, one can point directly to it and say, “This . . . this right here . . . this […]
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In the N.O. Episode 49: Preseason Zion Madness
Shamit and Mason break down all the happenings of the Pelicans’ first 4 preseason games. They take you through who has been standing out, who hasn’t been standing out, and what to expect this coming season.
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In the N.O. Episode 48: Open Practice & Training Camp Recap
Shamit and Mason come at you live directly after Open Practice at the Smoothie King Center. We discuss our first impressions of Zion, who was the best singer, and other standouts from practice.
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In the N.O. Episode 47: Media Day Primer
Shamit and Mason bring you up to speed on all Pelicans news leading up to Media Day. What is #WBD? How can the DPE be utilized effectively? What will be the most quotable moment at media day? All that and more! Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 46: In The N.O. and Bluewire Join NBA2K20
A very special mini episode brought to you to discuss the partnership between the Bluewire Network and NBA2K. Shamit and Mason discuss their presence in the game and break down the ratings of various Pelicans players. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 45: Pelicans Players and SI Rankings
Shamit and Mason discuss the camaraderie that many of the new Pelicans players have shown this off-season through social media, and then dig into the Pels’ representation within SI’s Top 100 players list thus far. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 44: The Schedule Release Pod
Shamit and Mason dig into the NBA schedule release, bringing you all the relevant stats and analysis that you both needed and didn’t need. After that, they have a little fun with over-unders that you definitely cannot bet on, along with random Pelicans stat predictions. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download […]
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Who Gets The Headliner Spot in the Pelicans Gameday Lineup?
It’s the NBA off-season. Even worse, it’s post-trade flurry, pre-training camp offseason. You have to squint to see the storylines. At least the schedule dropped, giving us diehards something to break down and analyze. Rest those eyeballs for a minute now, and let’s dissect how the order of the Pelicans starting lineup announcement should play […]
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Top 3 Schedule Requests for the New Orleans Pelicans 2019-2020 Season
NBA schedule heads, I humble stand before you with a mere handful of requests intended to maximize entertainment for the most intriguing team in your league. New Orleans is not like most places and with all due respect to spots like Milwaukee and Minnesota and their plethora of things to do year-round, they have no […]
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In the N.O. Episode 43: The Pelicans Introduce Zo, BI, Hart, & Favors
Shamit and Mason break down the key points brought up in the Pelicans’ introductory press conference for the players who they acquired via trade this summer and quickly discuss the Pelicans’ crowded back court rotation before diving into how New Orleans stacks up alongside the rest of the Western Conference. Listen on iTunes Listen on […]
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Predicting The Anthony Davis “Thank You New Orleans” Instagram Post
Whenever a notable athlete leaves one town for another, it always comes with the three I’s: introspection, image control, and the Instagram post. In a perfect world, the latter captures the formers. Your superstar bolts for alleged greener pastures and you hunker down for the impending photographic storm – the Thank You, See You Later […]
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In the N.O. Episode 42: Tales from Summer League
Shamit and Mason take you through how the Pelicans have been performing in Summer League. Shamit discusses his time in Vegas watching the team, and the duo breaks down what to expect from the rookies during the season. Oh, and if you haven’t yet – don’t forget to grab your Zion “Let’s Dance” t-shirt. Listen on […]
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The Super-Max has failed – the importance of small market teams recognizing why
The failure of the super-max New Orleans lost Anthony Davis, San Antonio lost Kawhi Leonard. These players left remarkably different situations for the same reason, they weren’t happy – one decided to leave a heralded franchise where he had won a championship, and finals MVP, the other decided to leave one […]