SI Mock. Oladipo at #6

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06-19-2013, 11:05 PM
PELICANSFAN

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

Which gm? Why would they be sharing this with everyone right now. Probably want him to fall. I think there is a reason that he is listed at 2-6 in almost every mock. Even in a weak draft he still has lot of potential.

For a team that has maybe 2 legitimate scorers and need defensive help, he may be higher on their radar. I would not trade probably our biggest offensive weapon and go the complete opposite way. Now, he could be a compliment to Gordon if the team were already strong enough to afford that.
06-20-2013, 08:11 AM
All Metro

I wouldn't trade Gordon if we draft Ola, but if we could somehow land Mclemore then yes I would.
06-20-2013, 08:17 AM
Purple Haze

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Originally Posted by new city champ

Love Dipo. Love his game. Love his attitude. Would be a booster shot for the franchise. May never be an All-Star but his defensive intensity and athleticism would fit the bill for the Pels. Choice between he and Burke would be tough. I think you could play Dipo at the 3 for stretches in many lineups in today's NBA.

Great post and pretty much 100% how I feel. I feel he will be more of a bargain at 6 than Burke would be, honestly. Almost like an Iggy or Deng at the 2 spot.
06-20-2013, 08:24 AM
Shelbywmccarty

how important tony Allen is to memp. Def just isn't as sexy to people. If gm were always right. There wouldn't be busts
06-20-2013, 08:33 AM
Spaniard

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Originally Posted by nikkoewan

Rivers has a wingspan of 6'7". Dipo's wingspan is closer to 6'9". BIG difference.

Not really. Rivers is also small for a SG. I don't want either playing SF was the point.
06-20-2013, 08:46 AM
PELICANSFAN

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

how important tony Allen is to memp. Def just isn't as sexy to people. If gm were always right. There wouldn't be busts

Allen is a very important role player. Typically players like Allen (and Bruce Bowen from the Spurs days) can be gotten pretty cheaply.
06-20-2013, 08:57 AM
da ThRONe

The idea we could be looking at the number one or number two players on my big board I feel good about that.
06-20-2013, 09:13 AM
Purple Haze

Dipo might walk into the perfect situation for him here. Defensive coach, behind a star so he won't be forced to push too fast too early.

Get his minutes off the bench early in the year, get acclimated, Gordon gets traded (or gets hurt), he takes over. Pretty much the exact opposite of the Rivers project :hihi:
06-20-2013, 09:45 AM
PELICANSFAN

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

The idea we could be looking at the number one or number two players on my big board I feel good about that.

Who are the #1 and #2 players?
06-20-2013, 09:55 AM
AD23forMVP

Burke and Oladipo
06-20-2013, 11:10 AM
Pelicans78

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

Not really. Rivers is also small for a SG. I don't want either playing SF was the point.

His size would be ok if he could shoot. If he develops a consistent outside game then he can produce at the SG spot. Until then he is better suited for the point.
06-20-2013, 11:15 AM
kclaboy504

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

how important tony Allen is to memp. Def just isn't as sexy to people. If gm were always right. There wouldn't be busts

I agree about his def. potential. Im just not ok with getting rid of our #1 scoring option and getting a guy who is a defensive stud in return. That's all.
06-20-2013, 11:20 AM
Spaniard

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

His size would be ok if he could shoot. If he develops a consistent outside game then he can produce at the SG spot. Until then he is better suited for the point.

Don't get me wrong. I don't think Dipo and Rivers are TOO short for SG. They are just on the smaller side for a SG, making them way too small for a SF.
06-20-2013, 01:14 PM
aas3452

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

Dipo might walk into the perfect situation for him here. Defensive coach, behind a star so he won't be forced to push too fast too early.

Get his minutes off the bench early in the year, get acclimated, Gordon gets traded (or gets hurt), he takes over. Pretty much the exact opposite of the Rivers project :hihi:

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Originally Posted by kclaboy504

I agree about his def. potential. Im just not ok with getting rid of our #1 scoring option and getting a guy who is a defensive stud in return. That's all.

Both have good points.

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