Originally Posted by
NMThreeMVP
Didn't feel like starting a new thread on this, but wanted to dump a quick thought on Pels and Free Agency...
If the Pelicans had a uniquely New Orleans in Arena vibe that promoted the culture of New Orleans, free agents across the NBA would get a routine dose of what makes New Orleans special. I'm talking second lines during timeouts, stick a brass band in the cheap seats and let them play during pauses, dim the lights the way the Lakers do, only local music, Mardi Gras Indians, a crazy Cajun dude with a live alligator who just stares at the opposing team during introductions...
Right now we "# do it really small" when it comes to representing what the City and this region really mean. Make it the most unique and fun place not only for fans, but make it something crazy and unique for opposing players. New Orleans isn't going to ever be a destination free agent market if we continue to position ourselves as 1 of 30 similar destination and compete on media size. People are attracted to New Orleans because it's nothing like any other place, and the Pelicans should start to embrace that if they want to resonate in the minds of 25 year old millionaires.