Say we miss the playoffs. If this happens I️ doubt Cousins will sign with the Pelicans. What would be the plan if Cousins doesn’t resign? I️ think we might fire Gentry, Demps and trade AD during the 2018 draft. We could get so much for AD. I️ would rebuild starting this summer if we miss the playoffs but first we have to fire demps.
Trade AD for young talent and lotto picks. This draft coming up has some major talent. Which teams in the league do you think have the assets to give for AD? We have to move on imo if Cousins doesn’t resign. We won’t win a championship if we can’t sign Boogie.
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02-07-2018, 08:28 PMpelicanchampTrade AD?
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02-07-2018, 08:39 PMWildlifeAirGrp
This franchise will not survive another 5 years of 'rebuild'. Average fan was just starting to get excited about Boogie and the Brow. Take them both out of the picture and you have near zero interest. Boogies injury could not have happened at a worse time.
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02-07-2018, 08:46 PMEman5805People wouldn't like it. Attendance would shrink. But if the team starts to win at any point in the future, the fans will be back.Quote:
Originally Posted by WildlifeAirGrp
"Survive."
As for trading AD. Not an option. Because we'd be trading AD hoping to get a player as good as AD later. I'd rather we just carry this whole thing to finality at a much later date than just cut off our heads now. -
02-07-2018, 09:19 PMWildlifeAirGrpAgreement with arena runs through 2024, that's not much time. The arena is already looking sad. Soon, we will be given mandates to fill the stands and the state will fuss about it. Suitors from Seattle and elsewhere will be lurking in the shadows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
I agree let things run their course and while I never like to advocate someone losing their job, especially since I am no expert by any means, something needs to happen to shake this place up. One person out there would bring instant buzz back to the SKC if hired at the end of the season. He might even help with or would be the reason we resign Boogie and calm AD down a bit. Could we pull it off. -
02-07-2018, 09:43 PMThepeelsessionsAre you talking about Monty? It could happen. His firing proves the grass isn't always greener on the other side.Quote:
Originally Posted by WildlifeAirGrp
I think at this point, it's definitely something that should be explored. This franchise had the opportunity of a lifetime landing AD in the draft. They somehow ended up with the right combination of ping pongs. The stars we're aligning. They had a young, up and coming stud in Eric Gordon. But we all know how this story ends. Even before the AD days, Demps looked like a genius with his savvy moves. But since getting AD, he's lost his way. He panicked and tried to do too much, too quickly. Patience and homework are the key. He's made too many bad trades that involve giving away valuable draft capital and has shelled out far too many bad contracts. That's not the way to build. Again, trading AD and starting fresh is definitely something that should be considered if they once again miss out on the postseason. I'm not saying I'm for or against it, that's just my take. -
02-07-2018, 09:59 PMbustah
Boogie will re-sign. End of discussion
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02-07-2018, 10:14 PMAusPelhttp://i65.tinypic.com/2gt4w95.jpgQuote:
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02-07-2018, 10:27 PMN.O.BroncoQuote:
Originally Posted by Thepeelsessions
Speak for yourself on that one lol, between the 1st rounder for Jerryd Bayless and the original veto'd Lakers trade, Demps has not been in my favor for some time.
In fact, if you play the counter-factual game, had Demps not had his trade veto'd, that Lakers trade with Monty was probably enough to get us a dreaded 9th or 10th seed but taking on a lot of expensive veterans that could probably of thrown together 35 or so wins. Few things I am thankful for from David Stern, but that veto is probably one of them. -
02-07-2018, 10:46 PMredrum
NO
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02-07-2018, 11:26 PMThepeelsessionsI never said "every single Dell Demps transaction was a good transaction". And I did say "that is my take", so I was speaking for myself. Shall we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of his past transactions, starting in 2010? I'm sure you'll find a mix of good and bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.Bronco
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02-08-2018, 12:00 AMP_B_&_GSeconded.Quote:
Originally Posted by redrum
I have watched nearly every one of AD's games so far. If this franchise trades him in this offseason I will cease being a Pelicans fan until the idiot that trades him is gone. I will however, remain an Anthony Davis fan. -
02-08-2018, 01:47 AMCreativeAgreed in 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by WildlifeAirGrp
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02-08-2018, 03:02 AMPelicanidaeThirded.Quote:
Originally Posted by P_B_&_G
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02-08-2018, 08:08 AMBricklayerSee? You have just iterated my exact position with Cousins out of Sac.Quote:
Originally Posted by P_B_&_G
A.D. is your guy far FAR more than any second rate front office nimcompoop will ever be your guy. You can't ask for loyalty one way, and not show it the other. You get a superstar that actually wants to stay in your little NBA berg, you grab hold and do not let go. -
02-08-2018, 12:44 PMP_B_&_GExactly! I was born and raised in New Orleans. Couldn't wait to finally get an NBA franchise since I don't remember the Jazz here. But I will walk away from them if they do something as idiotic as trading him away this offseason. It is the gms responsibility to build a solid team around him once you manage to get him. I can no longer support that level of incompetence if it comes to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bricklayer
My opinion changes if we are still stuck in mud when his next contract is coming up. It's just too soon right now. -
02-08-2018, 02:58 PMPelifan
The clear move is to resign Boogie and have this conversation in the 2019 offseason
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02-08-2018, 03:11 PMthisisowen
I think we can resign boogie, even without making the playoffs. I THINK he wants to be here... But, we do need to get a backup big here, so that he can ease back in...
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02-08-2018, 04:35 PMEman5805
Everything I see says re-signing Boogie to a shorter term deal is highly likely. But certainly not guaranteed. Better teams will make a damn good sales pitch. Best case of the worst case scenario, I hope we can get a king's ransom for him.
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02-08-2018, 04:44 PMthisisowen
[QUOTE=Eman5805;1449776]Everything I see says re-signing Boogie to a shorter term deal is highly likely. But certainly not guaranteed. Better teams will make a damn good sales pitch. Best case of the worst case scenario, I hope we can get a king's ransom for him.[/
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02-10-2018, 04:45 PMNMThreeMVP
There are several trades out there that would make sense for AD. But before we recognize that, we have to kill the hyperbole about what it would mean to this team/franchise if we trade AD. The answer is it will be better than waiting for him to demand a trade, or locking ourselves into a roster that tops out at Memphis Grizzlies at best. A good young team could be fun. Much better than what we've been through as fans for the past 5 years. Fans are conditioned to be optimistic. A good marketing team, a great coach, and young talent would keep the die hards there, and the casual fan would still show up for big games. Not much would change.
You could get a potential kings ransom from Chicago. If the new GM and coach could pull off a rebuild that starts with Dunn, Doncic, Markkanen and a second lottery pick, that would be an interesting and compelling place to start. What if on draft night Phoenix offers you Trae Young, Devon Booker, Josh Jackson, the Heat pick, and a future 1st?
Never forget that Dan Dickau was a fan favorite for 50 games or so before we got Chris Paul and the arena was rocking!
Phoenix, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia could all put together trades that would have to get your attention. Who wouldn't rather watch a bunch of young guys attempting to overachieve?? The alternative would be continuing to watch this current disaster of a roster and our supposed superstar underachieve!