Who should become the first person to be drafted to the pelicans?

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Originally Posted by MeSoHornets504

Just curious, do you consider Russel Westbrook a franchise player?

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Who's the Westbrook in this draft?

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Originally Posted by greewe

Who's the Westbrook in this draft?

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I wasn't implying there was. I'm asking, do you consider him a franchise player?

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Originally Posted by NOLa.

Update on prospects games today in conference tournament play. Smart has yet to play. Each player's respective team won today also.

Shabazz
16 pts(8-16, 0-1 3pt) - 9 Reb(6 OffReb) - 2 Asst - 2 TO

McLemore
24 pts(8-12 FG, 4-8 3pt, 4-4 FT) - 4 Reb - 1 Asst - 1 TO - 1 Stl

Burke
21 pts(7-15 FG, 3-5 3pt, 4-4 FT) - 2 Reb - 3 Asst - 2 TO - 3 Blk

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But he is too small... Burke is my dream pick if we are outside top 3. I'd "reach" and be happy with it.

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Originally Posted by greewe

Who's the Westbrook in this draft?

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Where did he say there was? He was trying to see who u compare to be a franchise player or not and wanted to know if u considered westbrook one so he could compare. {Mod edit-no need for personal attacks}

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

But he is too small... Burke is my dream pick if we are outside top 3. I'd "reach" and be happy with it.

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You know I would. :hihi: I'd take him over Oladi... nevermind, don't want to start a riot.

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

You know I would. :hihi: I'd take him over Oladi... nevermind, don't want to start a riot.

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I find the lack of Flamethrower in your avatar offensive.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

I find the lack of Flamethrower in your avatar offensive.

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Sir Pelican disagrees, sir.

:hihi:

gordon/Augustin
mclemore/Rivers
brewer/budinger
davis/ryno
al jefferson/lopez

i can dream right? :)

You'd better donate some money at the same time :hihi:

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

But he is too small... Burke is my dream pick if we are outside top 3. I'd "reach" and be happy with it.

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Caught my attention too. Did anyone watch and see the blocks or have highlights?

I bet CJ McCullem is the next Westbrook, and I wouldn't be upset if we landed him. He is flying under radar because of his injury, but the kid just performs. He is a great thief. You look at his few games against big time competition, and you aren't disappointed. I would take this kid w
If we secured a 2nd first rounder.

6 TO's for Smart... they were up 20 in the first half, Baylor cut it to 3 with 2 minutes to play. Let's see if he can will his team to a W

A quick thought on taking/passing on Noel if we're at 3 an he's still there. Imagine this lineup pushing the tempo:

Lowry/Gordon/Brewer/AD/Noel

I'm just saying. Lobs for days.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

I bet CJ McCullem is the next Westbrook, and I wouldn't be upset if we landed him. He is flying under radar because of his injury, but the kid just performs. He is a great thief. You look at his few games against big time competition, and you aren't disappointed. I would take this kid w
If we secured a 2nd first rounder.

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If we can grab another pick and keep our top 6 and get him and a Sf, that would be dope

Illinois vs. Indiana on ESPN right now.

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

Illinois vs. Indiana on ESPN right now.

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illinois have anyone worth watching?

why is oladipo out 5 minutes into the game?

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

why is oladipo out 5 minutes into the game?

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I dunno but he had some SLICK passes.

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

I dunno but he had some SLICK passes.

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Agreed, the dude looks dynamite, i know people dont like comparisons but i cant help but see the next dwayne wade in this kid, he looks just like him, he is stupid athletic, prob the most athletic kid in the country, extremely quick, has nice handles, he had a nasty hesitation move to a crossover that was rediculously fast, his defense is spectacular and he can rebound, he isnt a great shooter but takes what comes to him and is shooting very well and hitting 3s at a high percent, he is one of the most efficient scorers in the country right now and can drive to the rim in a flash. Not to mention his passing is very nice. Also cody zeller is awesome, if we needed a PF i would be all for him!

man cody zeller is killing it, good rebounder, nice post game, under rated athlete, runs the floor better than any big ive seen in awhile, nice midrange, and strong to finish contact layups and dunks, man this kid is nice, he is 7 ft, anyone think he could play C for us?

how would yall feel about a team of:

rivers/augustine
gordon/GV
brewer/budinger
davis/ryno
Zeller/Lopez


but what i would really like is to trade GV and Lopez for wilson chandler and sign budinger and look like this:

rivers/augustine
gordon/mason
Chandler/budinger
Davis/Ryno
Zeller/Smith

great young team IMO

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Agreed, the dude looks dynamite, i know people dont like comparisons but i cant help but see the next dwayne wade in this kid, he looks just like him, he is stupid athletic, prob the most athletic kid in the country, extremely quick, has nice handles, he had a nasty hesitation move to a crossover that was rediculously fast, his defense is spectacular and he can rebound, he isnt a great shooter but takes what comes to him and is shooting very well and hitting 3s at a high percent, he is one of the most efficient scorers in the country right now and can drive to the rim in a flash. Not to mention his passing is very nice. Also cody zeller is awesome, if we needed a PF i would be all for him!

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That's a poor comparison IMO. He doesn't posses Wade's lateral quickness or ball handling. Not to mention he doesn't have Wade's ability to shoot off the dribble. I like Oladipo as a pro prospect and would love him on this team the D.Wade/Jordan comparisons are way off.

I see Oladipo as a rich man's Tony Allen.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

man cody zeller is killing it, good rebounder, nice post game, under rated athlete, runs the floor better than any big ive seen in awhile, nice midrange, and strong to finish contact layups and dunks, man this kid is nice, he is 7 ft, anyone think he could play C for us?

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I think he's better as a NBA PF. Not alot of length or bulk unless a team goes smaller. His wingspan would be concerning at the center spot. At PF he would be a great scorer. He won't bring much defense or rebounding.

zeller 24 points 9 rebounds
oladipo 12 points 11 rebounds

and as im typing this oladipo with the 360 dunk!

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

I think he's better as a NBA PF. Not alot of length or bulk unless a team goes smaller. His wingspan would be concerning at the center spot. At PF he would be a great scorer. He won't bring much defense or rebounding.

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I think ur right, too bad we already have the PF position locked up, i see AD as the next KG and zeller as the next lamarcus alridge, having LA and KG would be nice :)

Was that Demps sitting next to Sullinger at the Indiana game?

Dell Demps! Omg omg omg!

Dell Demps is at the Indiana game

Demps smiles as Oladipo drops 360 dunk!

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Originally Posted by Silverfoxx

Demps smiles as Oladipo drops 360 dunk!

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Aww cut it out. You're acting like the camera went straight to Demps as soon as Oladipo dunked. :hihi:

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

Was that Demps sitting next to Sullinger at the Indiana game?

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just thought the same thing, looked just like him. He is scouting :)

Hopefully Demps gets a great look at Trey Burke.

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

Was that Demps sitting next to Sullinger at the Indiana game?

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I'm not sure if this contradicts the Demps sighting or not but:

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Aran Smith @nbadraftnet about 23 minutes ago

That guy to left of Sullinger that Dan Dakich just referred to is Ryan McDonough, Celtics scout, son of Sean McDonough, fellow ESPN analyst.

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People can have two sides. So...

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People can have two sides. So...

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Unless they're in an aisle seat, but I just looked up a picture of Ryan McDonough and I think it's safe to this isn't a case of mistaken identity. McDonough's head isn't shaved.

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.45474...h=122&c=7&rs=1

mcdonough was to his right and dell was to his left

Demps is at the big ten tournament. Zeller, home depot, Burke, rob 3..hardaway jr...quite a few prospects to watch...I think hardaway can be a solid sg in the nba he is good at creating his own shot. Not a superstar but a solid rotation guy. I bet he goes in bottom half of draft.

Burke reminds me so Much of CP3

Draft Burke and let's call it a rebuild.

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Originally Posted by MMEmbreno

Burke reminds me so Much of CP3

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He says he models his game after Paul. He says after Chris Paul, it's Tony Parker.

He is literally going off right now ohhhhh my

ya burke looks so much like cp3 it isnt funny, people have him going 15-20, no way this dude doesnt go top 10

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

ya burke looks so much like cp3 it isnt funny, people have him going 15-20, no way this dude doesnt go top 10

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I should have dvr'd this damn it !

now its just a question, is dell gonna address PG with smart or burke or address SF with porter or bazz... we shall seeeeeee

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

I should have dvr'd this damn it !

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You'll be ok. ;) I'm sure he's had better games and I'm sure he WILL have better games.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

now its just a question, is dell gonna address PG with smart or burke or address SF with porter or bazz... we shall seeeeeee

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I think PG position is a harder position to find talent. If you have a chance for what you view as a Potential great PG, you take him and address SF in Free Agency. There are no "great" PGs on the market next season, in my opinion, but I see a few SFs I'd like to sign.

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

You'll be ok. ;) I'm sure he's had better games and I'm sure he WILL have better games.

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Yep, I look forward to watching 4 years of Burke in a Pelican Uniform, at least.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

Yep, I look forward to watching 4 years of Burke in a Pelican Uniform, at least.

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Why only 4?!? I've always been a Burke lover, I just thought where we pick would be a little high.

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

You'll be ok. ;) I'm sure he's had better games and I'm sure he WILL have better games.

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Hopefully he has a legendary tourney!