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Moleskin Moments: Cavaliers vs. Pelicans, Meat Pies and Cheese Fries
Bourbon Street Shots hosted our first watch party of the season at Tracey’s. Tracey’s is a great sponsor and a better po-boy shop/bar (many years ago, they were one of my first po-boys, and on the same street where I used to play basketball.) I walked into the game at halftime, emulating the casual fan […]
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In the NO Podcast 194: Davis Triumphant, Gordon not
Michael and I give our first game reviews of the season, blasting through what we’ve seen from the team. We spend time on Asik, Evans, Rivers, Anderson, and, of course Gordon. And we spend very little time on the unbelievably amazing Anthony Davis. I mean, what is there left to say? MVP? Then we preview […]
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Why Have the Pelicans Played Well Against Memphis, and Will It Continue?
New Orleans has been bad at basketball the last few years. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, have been very good. Given these two facts, one can find it rather odd that the Pelicans have not only held their own against Memphs in recent years, but they have thrived. New Orleans has won 5 of […]
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Chris Romaguera’s Season Opener
((As part of our constant change here at Bourbon Street Shots, we’ve added new writers we spent the summer recruiting, though that’s fancier sounding that it actually was. You’ve already gotten an article from Graham this summer, and he’ll have more up soon. Today, I’m pleased to reintroduce you to Chris Romaguera. I’ve included a […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 193: Rivers declined, Actual Game Preview
Michael and I hit on a series of items, starting with a recap of the last two pre-season games. Then we hit on Austin Rivers’ option being possibly declined by the team, Lottery Reform that didn’t happen, Expected rotations, our two Confident Predictions and Biggest worries, and last, we get to preview ACTUAL NBA GAMES. […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 192: Western Conference Preview Part 2
We continue our Western Conference preview with the 9 teams in the Western Conference that will be battling for the playoffs. Where do the Pelicans fall? Well Michael and I have very different opinions on that. The Western Conference is a slugfest. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Tanking and Conferences
I love the game of basketball – but there are three things that bother me about the current NBA setup. The last 2 minutes of a basketball game are too friggin’ long. Egregious tanking. Using conferences to determine the 16 teams is silly when one conference can have so many superior teams. The first issue can […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 186: James Ham on the Kingly Pelicans
Cowbell Kingdom’s James Ham joins us to talk about the new former Kings the Pelicans have imported: John Salmons, Jimmer Fredette, Omri Casspi – and of course, we can’t avoid talking Tyreke Evans too. Then Michael and I talk about rotations, Darius Miller returning to the team, and who the most irreplaceable Pelican is this […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 185: Offseason Moving
The Asik trade is finally done after a string of moves by Dell Demps, so Michael and I deliver grades? Who did the team have to let go? Who did they keep the rights to? Is there a small forward on the team? Are the Pelicans looking for a “Starting Small Forward” or a “7th […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 184: Free Agency and Making room for Asik
Free Agency is opening shortly, and Dell Demps has a lot to get done in a short time. Michael and I talk about everything he has/can accomplish. We touch on the chances Anderson, Gordon or Rivers may be gone in a few weeks. We talk about Draft night, the acquisition of Russ and departure of […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 183: Asik!
Michael and I break down the Asik trade – what he means to the team offensively, defensively, salary cap-wise, and how he immediately upgrades the team’s boardwork. On the flip side, we talk his high turnover rate, how he quit on his team last year, and if we should be concerned about the fact his […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 182: Draft V Trade!
Michael and I spend some time talking about this draft – the players we like at different ranges, including Kyle Anderson, Mitch McGary, Gary Harris, KJ Daniels, Doug McDermott, and more! We also talk about how the team could acquire those picks – whether they should, and what other costs come into play. We also […]
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Glory Days: Dwight Howard Eats His Wheaties
Glory Days takes a look back at the thirteen magical games where the Pelicans were actually healthy. For past articles in this series, click here. A lot of Pelicans fans have argued (with evidence in hand) that the Pelicans are a better basketball team with Anthony Davis playing as a 5. The argument has validity and […]
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New Orleans Pelicans MLE Tournament: First Round Results Are In
First off, thank you to everyone who participated by voting and commenting on our matchups. Our writers worked hard to make the case for each of our 16 participants and now, thanks to your votes, we are ready to move on to the second round. Results Emeka Okafor (54% ) defeats Trevor Ariza (46%) Kevin Seraphin […]
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New Orleans Pelicans MLE Tournament: Spencer Hawes vs. Richard Jefferson
In today’s MLE Tournament, Cavaliers’ big man Spencer Hawes goes head-to-head with Jazz wing Richard Jefferson. Don’t forget to vote at the end, and for all the matchups so far, click here. Spencer Hawes (3 years for $22 million) By Nick Lewellen I picked Spencer Hawes because he might be the most interesting prospect in this entire tournament. Most of […]