2018 Pelicans Media Day: Alvin Gentry

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09-24-2018, 04:13 PM
DroopyDawg

2018 Pelicans Media Day: Alvin Gentry

25 Mins of Coach AG.

https://www.nba.com/pelicans/video/t...diaday-2265657

All other interviews on the same page under AG's video.
09-24-2018, 08:09 PM
luckyman

Jalil sounds super committed to having a prove it year. Slimmed down too.

It's media day. Where's the enthusiasm round here? First pre-season game this Sunday.
09-24-2018, 08:18 PM
tyler

To me Niko didn’t really show too much excitement on the video I saw of him... I feel like he would be the one to be traded
09-24-2018, 08:36 PM
luckyman

Sigh...Bye again
09-25-2018, 08:47 AM
thisisowen

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler

To me Niko didn’t really show too much excitement on the video I saw of him... I feel like he would be the one to be traded

Bologna... Niko and AD were all smiles. They definitely have a lot of respect for one another. Niko is going to beast this year, and we need to lock him down for a few more years.
09-25-2018, 12:52 PM
Mythrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckyman

Jalil sounds super committed to having a prove it year. Slimmed down too.

It's media day. Where's the enthusiasm round here? First pre-season game this Sunday.

Don't worry. As the season gets closer everything will pick back up. This is the typical summer slowdown.

As far as media day goes my biggest take away was actually Gentry speaking about Jackson. I think everyone in the organization is super hyped for him and are trying to keep their excitement in check.

Everything else was pretty standard, everyone is in shape, everyone is happy, everyone wants to do more this year.

Maybe Gentry acknowledging they are going to try some lineups with Randle, Niko, and AD is a bit of news. I suspected they'd try this once I watched some game film on Randle over the summer and saw the Lakers actually used him to guard bigger SF's often, especially when they needed a stop. I remember a decent amount of discussion about it around that time.

Oh, actually seeing Ajinca at all was a bit of a surprise to me. I think Dell said he still hasn't done any 5 on 5 but him in a uniform is already a big step. Similar to Asik last year, show you can play a few minutes then get traded.
09-25-2018, 02:16 PM
Pelicanidae

^^^^^^
God I hope that's how Ajinca goes
09-25-2018, 04:32 PM
PelsFan2313

I wonder how much more the media is going to ask Payton about his hair and how happy he is to be playing at home again. That would drive me nuts.
09-25-2018, 05:19 PM
ml wave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythrol

Don't worry. As the season gets closer everything will pick back up. This is the typical summer slowdown.

As far as media day goes my biggest take away was actually Gentry speaking about Jackson. I think everyone in the organization is super hyped for him and are trying to keep their excitement in check.

Everything else was pretty standard, everyone is in shape, everyone is happy, everyone wants to do more this year.

Maybe Gentry acknowledging they are going to try some lineups with Randle, Niko, and AD is a bit of news. I suspected they'd try this once I watched some game film on Randle over the summer and saw the Lakers actually used him to guard bigger SF's often, especially when they needed a stop. I remember a decent amount of discussion about it around that time.

Oh, actually seeing Ajinca at all was a bit of a surprise to me. I think Dell said he still hasn't done any 5 on 5 but him in a uniform is already a big step. Similar to Asik last year, show you can play a few minutes then get traded.

Easier to trade him if he can't play, assuming there's insurance on his contract.
09-25-2018, 06:28 PM
tyler

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisowen

Bologna... Niko and AD were all smiles. They definitely have a lot of respect for one another. Niko is going to beast this year, and we need to lock him down for a few more years.

It was a video on bleacher report. That was the only video that I saw him in, maybe if I watch the whole video from the pelicans page I will see the smiles
09-25-2018, 07:11 PM
LouisianaJoseph

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Originally Posted by tyler

It was a video on bleacher report. That was the only video that I saw him in, maybe if I watch the whole video from the pelicans page I will see the smiles

You should watch the one with Miller and Niko, Niko was giggling up a storm at the beginning. I thought your post was sarcasm when I watched the video. He loves being here.

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09-25-2018, 07:54 PM
pelicanchamp

If Elfrid can play really solid defense and starts I think we will be much better this year. We could do a better job defending GSW. Randle is an automatic upgrade on defense and hustle. Jrue, AD, Hill, Randle are all elite defenders. Moore and Niko are smart solid defenders.

Bench depth is better this year. Okafor, Moore, Clark, Miller, Jack, Diallo, Jackson, Williams and Bluitt can bring more consistency and balance the attack. More rest for starters.

I think we have several pieces that could be traded for a possible really good player. Lots to look forward to. We really need another star and good performances from bench. Why not trade for butler? Can you imagine how dangerous we could be. Frank Jackson could be the X factor. I think he could be the difference. Him and Randle.

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09-25-2018, 10:46 PM
AusPel

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler

To me Niko didn’t really show too much excitement on the video I saw of him... I feel like he would be the one to be traded

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoH-gd9A...ource=ig_embed

Quote:

threekola So excited about this season !! @pelicansnba
09-26-2018, 12:38 AM
tyler

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisianaJoseph

You should watch the one with Miller and Niko, Niko was giggling up a storm at the beginning. I thought your post was sarcasm when I watched the video. He loves being here.

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Yea I just the video nvm he does looks happy lol :hihi:
09-27-2018, 05:15 PM
Rel11

Any of you fine folks attending the Squad 6 Event tonight?
09-27-2018, 05:45 PM
P_B_&_G

I really think Bluitt is going to surprise some people. I get a Malcolm Brogdon feel from him. Not that he will be as good as Brogdon but wouldn't it be nice to hit on a few if these guys. Dell seems to be able to find them.
09-27-2018, 06:38 PM
Mythrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rel11

Any of you fine folks attending the Squad 6 Event tonight?

I didn't even know there was an event going on. Lol
09-27-2018, 06:41 PM
Mythrol

https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/bl...tember-26-2018

Black and Blue report from day. Interviewed Jrue and Elfrid. Good listen.
09-27-2018, 08:22 PM
Rel11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythrol

I didn't even know there was an event going on. Lol

Dang. My rep called me about it and I got a flyer in the mail.
09-27-2018, 08:26 PM
Mythrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rel11

Dang. My rep called me about it and I got a flyer in the mail.

I live out of town so that's probably why.
09-27-2018, 08:31 PM
Rel11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythrol

I live out of town so that's probably why.

Ah, gotcha! Their social media girl took a pic of my FlyGirl jersey. I spoke to Frank Jackson just long enough to tell him that I was a big fan. Got a pic with Gentry. Pretty cool night overall. Left with a free six pack of beer also. I don’t even drink. Lol!
09-27-2018, 08:40 PM
soggymoss

Quote:

Originally Posted by pelicanchamp

If Elfrid can play really solid defense and starts I think we will be much better this year. We could do a better job defending GSW. Randle is an automatic upgrade on defense and hustle. Jrue, AD, Hill, Randle are all elite defenders. Moore and Niko are smart solid defenders.

Bench depth is better this year. Okafor, Moore, Clark, Miller, Jack, Diallo, Jackson, Williams and Bluitt can bring more consistency and balance the attack. More rest for starters.

I think we have several pieces that could be traded for a possible really good player. Lots to look forward to. We really need another star and good performances from bench. Why not trade for butler? Can you imagine how dangerous we could be. Frank Jackson could be the X factor. I think he could be the difference. Him and Randle.

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Yeah, Minnesota is asking WAYYYYY to much for Butler.

The 76'ers inquired about him, and Minny told them they wouldnt do the deal unless Ben Simmons were included...

Butler isnt going anywhere for awhile it seems, unless Minnesota backs down on their asking price
09-27-2018, 09:55 PM
Silver Nail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rel11

Ah, gotcha! Their social media girl took a pic of my FlyGirl jersey. I spoke to Frank Jackson just long enough to tell him that I was a big fan. Got a pic with Gentry. Pretty cool night overall. Left with a free six pack of beer also. I don’t even drink. Lol!

Dixie or Dixie Light?