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New Orleans Pelicans Season Preview Part 1
Bourbon Street Shots writers preview the 2014-15 season by tackling 10 of the most intriguing questions heading into the season. 1. Is this finally the year that Eric Gordon comes close to living up to his contract? Michael McNamara: Well, I guess this has a couple of parts to break down. When we say close, I […]
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In Defense of Being Young
Aside from having seemingly every player injured for significant portions of the season, there has been nothing more frustrating in the last 2 seasons than watching opponents carve up New Orleans defenses night after night. The last two versions of New Orleans basketball have played unequivocally shameful defense. There have been a lot of explanations thrown […]
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Pelicans v Wizards observations
Once again the Pelicans rolled against a team without all of its big guns, as Pierce and John Wall both sat out the game, leaving Gortat and Nene to hold the fort. Still, don’t be confused by the final score (88-84) this was a blowout. Monty played Darius Miller, Austin Rivers, John Salmons, Alexis Ajinca, Jeff Withey, […]
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Is Small Forward Really a Problem for the Pelicans?
You’d think the answer from New Orleans Pelicans fans would be a resounding YES. With the likes of Luke Babbitt, John Salmons, Darius Miller, et al, it’s understandable there’s concern. But the answer isn’t that easy. In fact it’s rather complicated. The answer could simply be: No it isn’t a problem Monty Williams is expected […]
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Is Anthony Davis on the Verge of Becoming a Full-Fledged Superstar?
This is Season Preview week on Bourbon Street Shots, and while the focus will be on the team as a whole, the answer to the question above will likely determine how big of a jump the Pelicans make in the Western Conference. Quite simply, NBA superstars only miss the playoffs in very rare situations. Kobe Bryant […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 191: Two Blowouts and Western Conf Preview Part 1
Michael and I cover all the action from the last two pre-season games, I declare for Austin Rivers, Anthony Davis goes crazy (as usual) and Jrue Holiday plays fairly well. We also talk about whether Ryan Anderson is in game shape or not. Then we move on to the Western Conference, covering the teams we […]
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Rockets v Pelicans Observations
The ‘ets arrived in New Orleans last night for a pre-season game, leaving behind the “Rock” part of their team in Houston. However, even without Dwight Howard and James Harden facing them, there was some informative things happening on the Pelicans end of the floor. A list: The shooting was a thing of beauty. Against […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 190: Fredette v Rivers?
Michael and I talk about the gaping hole that is the Small Forward position. (As always with the Hornets/Pelicans) Then we move on to Rivers v Fredette and what that means for the rotation, whether we think Withey has a chance, and if Eric Gordon is awesome because of his appearance in NBA 2K15. Enjoy […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 189: Eastern Conference Preview
Michael and I talk the Eastern Conference and how we think those teams will shake out. Battles ensue over the placement of teams like the Bulls, Pacers and Hawks. Michael is wrong. No battle ensues over the placement of the 76ers, who really need to be relegated to the D-League now. Enjoy the Podcast! Want […]
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Pelicans Media Day Shenanigans
Me and Ryan Anderson doing a comedy show? A Darius Miller radio station? A stare down with Monty Williams? All of it here: http://youtu.be/5geaU7G02Ug?list=UUglCbjNV1TeBpHW03Rpv9hQ New episodes of the Trew 2 the Game podcast every Tuesday right here. Follow Trew 2 the Game on Twitter. Special thanks to Darrell Rollo for putting the video together!
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Pelicans @ Hawks Open Thread
Welcome to your Game Day Open Thread! Unfortunately tonight’s game in Atlanta is not televised but you can listen to it on the radio and follow along on twitter for updates. The most important piece of news is probably that Darius Miller is getting his second preseason start at small forward. And that’s about it […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 188: Tyreke missing as SF search starts
Michael and I talk about the pre-season game in Kentucky and what it might mean to the starting Small Forward position. We talk about concerns around the Tyreke Evans injury and if it might mean a slow start. Then we talk Austin Rivers and if his option should be picked up – why Michael loves […]
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A Most Intriguing Second Unit
Since Monty Williams has been here, we have seen thousands of minutes without a single starter on the court. Usually, at the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second, Monty likes to make wholesale changes and put all five reserves on the court together. Unlike most coaches, Williams doesn’t stagger his […]
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Pelicans Media Day Recap, Observations
The Pelicans hosted their media day from 1-330 at the practice facility. This was my first Media Day, but I was accompanied by Dru, who helped guide me around, and Trew, who destroyed Luke Babbitt’s dreams of becoming a giraffe. It was a simultaneously fun and informative experience- just about each player spent time in […]
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Tyreke Evans to Miss 3-5 Weeks with Right Hamstring Injury
According to a statement released by the New Orleans Pelicans this afternoon, Tyreke Evans will be sidelined for about a month after straining his right hamstring in a pick-up basketball game. As a result, the Pelicans will yet again be without Evans for a portion of the team’s preseason activities; Evans injured his ankle in New Orleans’ first preseason […]
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A Critical Time for Austin Rivers
With the New Orleans Pelicans roster pretty much set, the onset of training camp and preseason is key Monty Williams to get an idea of the rotation he plans to use. Players will have an opportunity to edge out one another for limited minutes. And there is no one on the Pelicans who needs a […]
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Average Guards Galore
It’s that time! Training Camp is around the corner. The Pelicans are about to embark on another rough and tumble slog through a Western Conference that has more titans than Godzilla, Pacific Rim, Destiny, and Mecha Anime combined. The Pelicans arrive on the scene with their own trio of giants in Asik, Davis and Anderson that should […]
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Pelicans “Brave New Court” Redesign Wish List
When Grantland’s Zach Lowe revealed earlier this month in his court design power rankings that our New Orleans Pelicans were embarking on an ambitious redesign of the basketball court, the ears of Crescent City Basketball fans perked up. His words: The Pelicans have a brave proposed court redesign that might be the league’s boldest, but they […]
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A Set of Pelicans Basketball Cards Lied to Me
I’ve held my breath for far too long. The basketball off season is far too long. It’s time to unleash the truth. The truth is that the Pelicans Basketball Card Pack offered by the Pelicans team store inside the Smoothie King Center duped me. Was it the pack itself that did the duping? Was it […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 187: Anthony Davis at the World Cup
Michael and I talk Anthony Davis and his showing at the FIBA World Cup! We address what he’s done so far, what he can take away from this experience, what we still want to see, and if I was right about him not breaking out. Then Michael loves him some Eric Gordon. Sigh. And then […]