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

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03-22-2013, 02:47 PM
Purple Haze

McDermott has 14 in the first half for Creighton.
03-22-2013, 03:15 PM
BallSoHard

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Originally Posted by bradael

Lakers are already old and slow this year. It will be even worse next year even if Dwight Howard does return. There are some pretty big question marks on some of those other teams as well.

It's certainly no guarantee, but I do think that this team contends for a playoff spot next year barring any major injuries. OKC is one of the few teams I think you can really compare this team to anyway. Trading away / losing star players (Chris Paul & David West / Ray Allen & Rashard Lewis), getting lucky in the lottery to draft a superstar prospect (Anthony Davis / Kevin Durant), and putting a star caliber guard next to him (Eric Gordon / Russell Westbrook).

Then again... everything went OKC's way in terms of player growth & injuries. The exact opposite happened for Portland in regards to Roy & Oden.

I think the core pieces are already here with the potential to add another one depending where we land in the lottery. Vasquez & Lopez I believe will be traded within a year and a half and it's likely one of them is gone this summer (Vasquez IMO unless the team lands McLemore, then I think they try to trade Gordon).

They're pretty decent after the break. Certainly playoff team worthy.
03-22-2013, 03:36 PM
Eman5805

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Originally Posted by jdmcuc

Paul George is 6"10 though...unless you expect GR3 grow 4 inches..

Well. No one expected Paul George to grow 3 inches over one summer either.
03-22-2013, 06:58 PM
rebelman

Why doesn't DeShaun Thomas on Ohio St get any talk about being a lottery selection?
03-22-2013, 07:11 PM
jdmcuc

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

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Well. No one expected Paul George to grow 3 inches over one summer either.

True, it shouldnt be expected though. Its not a rule, its an exception. Btw I think its was more 1.5 - 2 inches.
03-22-2013, 07:46 PM
carpo_07

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

McDermott has 14 in the first half for Creighton.

Can't see his game translating to the NBA at all
03-22-2013, 07:56 PM
Silverfoxx

Lol no lottery picks are showing up.
03-22-2013, 07:57 PM
AD23forMVP

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Originally Posted by rebelman

Why doesn't DeShaun Thomas on Ohio St get any talk about being a lottery selection?

Lack of a true position, questionable work ethic, bad defender.
03-22-2013, 08:02 PM
rebelman

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

Lack of a true position, questionable work ethic, bad defender.

isn't he a SF?
03-22-2013, 08:04 PM
AD23forMVP

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Originally Posted by rebelman

isn't he a SF?

College yes, NBA lacks a true position. He won't be able to guard NBA threes.
03-22-2013, 08:22 PM
Shelbywmccarty

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

Porter has a nice double double
03-22-2013, 09:10 PM
bojangles837

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

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

Porter has a nice double double

5-17 shooting.
03-22-2013, 09:13 PM
Shelbywmccarty

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

Still. Same thing Gordon does every game.
03-22-2013, 09:27 PM
AD23forMVP

There was nothing good about what Porter did tonight.
03-22-2013, 09:35 PM
UNO Gracias

Mcdermotts game will translate. He is a smart kid who can score and grab boards. He will have a Brent Barry, Matt Harpring, Martell Webster type career. He won't be amazing, but he will last.
03-22-2013, 09:52 PM
luckyman

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Originally Posted by jdmcuc

Paul George is 6"10 though...unless you expect GR3 grow 4 inches..

Where is Paul George listed at 6'10"?
03-22-2013, 09:55 PM
BallSoHard

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

George grew like 2 inches. He was 6'8 During the draft but he's really tall now.
03-22-2013, 10:01 PM
AD23forMVP

I don't think George is 6'10. 6'9 maybe.
03-22-2013, 10:03 PM
hornetstime247

Mcdermot is a knock down shooter, great rebounder, tough as nails, and ha a very high bball iq considerif his dad is a coach.

Imo he can be a step above ryan anderson and more versatile than anderson. Im really high on him and mcollum.
03-22-2013, 10:06 PM
Purple Haze

I see the comparison and it could work, no doubt. He could be a second round steal for someone if he comes out.
03-22-2013, 10:17 PM
AD23forMVP

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

I see the comparison and it could work, no doubt. He could be a second round steal for someone if he comes out.

He'll be a first rounder if he does.
03-22-2013, 10:20 PM
UNO Gracias

Let him stay another year. Perfect his shot. Win a few more big games. And he will be a mid 1st rounder next year.
03-22-2013, 10:33 PM
carpo_07

McDermott is a poor mans Steve Novak.

Yes he rebounds a bit in college, but he is too slow at the 3 in the NBA and too small to play the 4 efficiently. Hasn't really got any handles and his jumper isn't as good as a Novak or Anderson. He reminds me of Harangody actually.
03-22-2013, 10:33 PM
da ThRONe

McDermortt is a knock down shooter and a scorer even in traffic. That's the telling thing about his game. His clear lack of physical gifts will limit him, but I can see him finding a role in the league on offense. Defense on the other hand could be what kills his pro chances.
03-22-2013, 10:35 PM
da ThRONe

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Originally Posted by carpo_07

McDermott is a poor mans Steve Novak.

Yes he rebounds a bit in college, but he is too slow at the 3 in the NBA and too small to play the 4 efficiently. Hasn't really got any handles and his jumper isn't as good as a Novak or Anderson. He reminds me of Harangody actually.

Novak is strictly a floor spacing jump shooter. McDermott has way more of an offensive arsenal.
03-22-2013, 10:39 PM
UNO Gracias

I don't think we are watching the same guy. He has an all around game that would be on par with Peja. He can shoot. Get in the paint and fight for a rebound. His def is avg. at best.

He will last like Troy Murphey or ___ ( enter next best mediocre player with a long career).
03-22-2013, 10:41 PM
da ThRONe

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Originally Posted by hornetstime247

Mcdermot is a knock down shooter, great rebounder, tough as nails, and ha a very high bball iq considerif his dad is a coach.

Imo he can be a step above ryan anderson and more versatile than anderson. Im really high on him and mcollum.

I see Duke's Bryan Kelly as more of a Ryan Anderson type guy. McDermott is a less athletic Paul Pierce(who has never been a great athlete).
03-22-2013, 10:42 PM
UNO Gracias

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

I see Duke's Bryan Kelly as more of a Ryan Anderson type guy. McDermott is a less athletic Paul Pierce(who has never been a great athlete).

BINGO!
03-22-2013, 10:47 PM
wuggie

UCLA has zero chemistry. These guys seem to not even like each other.
03-22-2013, 10:50 PM
UNO Gracias

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Originally Posted by wuggie

UCLA has zero chemistry. These guys seem to not even like each other.

They just don't like Bazz, and miss Adams.
03-22-2013, 11:09 PM
Purple Haze

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

They just don't like Bazz, and miss Adams.

How do you even know that? :hihi:
03-22-2013, 11:10 PM
UNO Gracias

Because Adams was the guy that won games like these for UCLA.
03-22-2013, 11:14 PM
Purple Haze

Bazz just killed a three and a transition dunk :hihi:
03-22-2013, 11:20 PM
UNO Gracias

I have Minny winning this game. My bracket is sitting pretty.
03-22-2013, 11:22 PM
Pelicans_fan_504

Where do y'all think Bazz will go in the draft, because it looks like we will be out the top 5 and I think Bazz would be perfect for this team
03-22-2013, 11:30 PM
UNO Gracias

If you draft Bazz, you must trade Gordon for a solid second option. Maybe move Gordon and GV or a draft pick for somebody on the cusp of being a top 20 player.
03-22-2013, 11:34 PM
BallSoHard

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

Gordon is a solid second option.
03-22-2013, 11:38 PM
UNO Gracias

He is a solid 2nd option (on a week team) but drafting Bazz you are drafting your future sg.
03-22-2013, 11:46 PM
nolaslim213

I'd take Bazz, and play him at the SF. He's fine physically to guard the position, especially with his strength and 7-foot wingspan.
03-22-2013, 11:51 PM
UNO Gracias

I don't feel comfortable with a 6'5 sf, but that's just me.
03-23-2013, 12:03 AM
da ThRONe

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

I don't feel comfortable with a 6'5 sf, but that's just me.

He's closer to 6'6 than 6'5. However I agree with you. He has the skills to be a 2. Why make him an undersized 3 when you can make him a 2?
03-23-2013, 12:16 AM
HornetGuru

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

I don't feel comfortable with a 6'5 sf, but that's just me.

he is 6"6 with a huge 7ft wing span, plus he is 18, i guarantee he will grow atleast another inch, and im fien with a 6"7 SF, plus the league is getting smaller, bad part is i think bazz is gone by pick #3, hope we get lucky
03-23-2013, 12:21 AM
Inner_GI

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

he is 6"6 with a huge 7ft wing span, plus he is 18, i guarantee he will grow atleast another inch, and im fien with a 6"7 SF, plus the league is getting smaller, bad part is i think bazz is gone by pick #3, hope we get lucky

He's 20. lol
03-23-2013, 12:22 AM
donato

Well, I guess we're looking at someone like Glenn Robinson III, Archie Goodwin or at best Alex Len because this team is winning games we shouldn't be. You never know who will pan out though so it may not be all bad.
03-23-2013, 12:22 AM
BallSoHard

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

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

He's 20. lol

Guess he didn't get the memo.
03-23-2013, 12:25 AM
HornetGuru

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

He's 20. lol

oh i forgot about the birth certificate thing, regarldess he just turned 20
anyways i would love a lineup of rivers, gordon, bazz, davis, hickson
03-23-2013, 12:26 AM
HornetGuru

Anyways we are slotted for the 6th pick right now, think we end up around 4-7, hope we can get bazz if not i wouldnt mind landing glen robinson 3, or if we get rid of gordon and max contract jennings id be fine with oladipo.
03-23-2013, 12:26 AM
Inner_GI

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Originally Posted by donato

Well, I guess we're looking at someone like Glenn Robinson III, Archie Goodwin or at best Alex Len because this team is winning games we shouldn't be. You never know who will pan out though so it may not be all bad.

McNamara, is that you?

ALSO

You don't draft on need. You draft BPA 100% of the time. Assets are good to have.
03-23-2013, 12:27 AM
HornetGuru

Well until we find out what we do with gordon and who we are going after is free agency theres really no way to tell who we might draft, but i still hope its bazz, he can play the 2 or 3.
03-23-2013, 12:28 AM
Inner_GI

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Well until we find out what we do with gordon and who we are going after is free agency theres really no way to tell who we might draft, but i still hope its bazz, he can play the 2 or 3.

You draft BPA. Simple. Very simple. lol

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