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04-15-2013, 02:39 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Trying for a quick fix is just as liable to lose their jobs.

They've came out and said this will be a slow process time and time again. I don't see why they would suddenly change directions. It might affect the way the team drafts but I highly doubt they'd just trade away a top 5 pick this year in favor for a veteran.
04-15-2013, 02:40 PM
Soundwave

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Trying for a quick fix is just as liable to lose their jobs.

Monty is in no danger of losing his job, suicide from banging his head against the wall is more likely.
04-15-2013, 02:41 PM
Coughka

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

Ideally I would like to ship Gordon for another pick and draft both Burke and Oladipo.

They are my two highest rated players this year.

Agreed, shipping out Gordon for pieces/high pick would be ideal, and leave you flexible, financially and otherwise.

Oladipo + player(s) from Gordon deal, Oladipo + pick (Noel, Burke, Porter, etc.).
04-15-2013, 02:44 PM
new city champ

would it be crazy to play Dipo at the 3 in the NBA? in general positions are less static now in the league and Monty seems comfortable going small. could actually see a Dipo/Aminu situational pairing at SF, with playing time depending on circumstances and match ups. they'd compliment each other, assuming we want to keep aminu in the fold.
04-15-2013, 02:49 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by new city champ

would it be crazy to play Dipo at the 3 in the NBA? in general positions are less static now in the league and Monty seems comfortable going small. could actually see a Dipo/Aminu situational pairing at SF, with playing time depending on circumstances and match ups. they'd compliment each other, assuming we want to keep aminu in the fold.

It depends on how he measure out. Some people think he isn't a true 6'5 guy. We'll find out when he measures out. The key is to see how long he measure out. He will have trouble against the tallers SFs in the league. George, Gallinari, Anthony, James, MWP, Durant, Gay, Batum, Parsons, Deng, and etc... It's going to be hard to project him as a Sf in the league.
04-15-2013, 02:57 PM
HornetGuru

anybody know what oladipo's wingspan is? if he is 6"5 and has a great wingspan ontop of his awesome jumping ability he could guard small forwards
04-15-2013, 02:59 PM
HornetGuru

would be awesome if we could find a way to get another top 4 pick and draft mclemore and oladipo and have rivers at pg
04-15-2013, 03:17 PM
da ThRONe

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Originally Posted by Soundwave

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Just stuff like this. I just think the youth and losing combined is starting to wear on him, but I digress. Didn't mean to thread jack. Carry on.....

Guys like Oladipo and Burke are seasoned and can play at their current build. Burke showed exceptional leadership this year leading the youngest team to the title game. We can still draft mature quality this draft. Giving away all the advantages that come with a rookie contract is foolish IMO.
04-15-2013, 03:19 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

Guys like Oladipo and Burke are seasoned and can play at their current build. Burke showed exceptional leadership this year leading the youngest team to the title game. We can still draft mature quality this draft. Giving away all the advantages that come with a rookie contract is foolish IMO.

Especially when you're still in development and isn't expected to be a playoff caliber team just yet.
04-15-2013, 03:21 PM
HornetGuru

Ya i agree with daThrone, why gets people who are ready to win now and cost money? rookies are cheap and we have to build a team that compliments Davis well, no need to rush.
04-15-2013, 03:35 PM
bojangles837

If we draft 5th...

Burke. Burke and then Burke
04-15-2013, 03:42 PM
AD23forMVP

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

I'm the opposite. If we keep Gordon, I would draft Burke. If we trade Gordon, I would go with Smart and Oladipo over Burke. Smart over both.

I just don't see two undersized ball dominate guards being a good fit together.

If Gordon is your SG then you need a PG who's got good size and doesn't need the ball to contribute. It's why I'm on the Bledsoe bandwagon, even though he doesn't really fit the size aspect of it.
04-15-2013, 03:47 PM
luckyman

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Originally Posted by Coughka

Agreed, shipping out Gordon for pieces/high pick would be ideal, and leave you flexible, financially and otherwise.

Oladipo + player(s) from Gordon deal, Oladipo + pick (Noel, Burke, Porter, etc.).

Let's just go raid AAU now and plan on a championship I'm 2024.
04-15-2013, 03:49 PM
HornetGuru

Really dont think we will draft a PG though, too many other options. We have Rivers and GV, if Gordon is traded we will go after a SG like mclemore or oladipo, if gordon is kept we will either have rivers at PG or sign one free agency and then draft Noel or Porter, if all these guys are gone when we pick then I see us taking Burke.
04-15-2013, 03:50 PM
HornetGuru

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Originally Posted by luckyman

Let's just go raid AAU now and plan on a championship I'm 2024.

Your 2024? thats old...
04-15-2013, 03:51 PM
luckyman

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Ya i agree with daThrone, why gets people who are ready to win now and cost money? rookies are cheap and we have to build a team that compliments Davis well, no need to rush.

Actually yeah, there is a bit of a rush. That's why you hear this team talk about having young vets like Anderson and Gordon. Trying to be rookie happy is just as awful as building your team around 30 year olds. There has to be a balance because the clock is indeed ticking on Dell, Monty, and Bensoms financials.
04-15-2013, 03:53 PM
luckyman

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Your 2024? thats old...

Agressive auto correct and not even an iPhone. Ha!
04-15-2013, 03:56 PM
Snarly

We don't have a team full of rookies. People act like we are the Cavs. The problem is the lack of talent and health.
04-15-2013, 03:59 PM
Inner_GI

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

We don't have a team full of rookies. People act like we are the Cavs. The problem is the lack of talent and health.

We have 4 rookies.
04-15-2013, 04:00 PM
HornetGuru

i say we draft this CJ McCallhoun guy I keep hearing about.
04-15-2013, 04:02 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

We have 4 rookies.

That's out of necessity. We were at the cap ceiling. Only two guys are considered part of the core.
04-15-2013, 04:38 PM
da ThRONe

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

We have 4 rookies.

Brian Roberts is 27 with a wife and kids. While he was officially a rookie he was well seasoned. Darius Miller was a senior when he left UK.
04-15-2013, 04:43 PM
bojangles837

If we draft 5th...

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

i say we draft this CJ McCallhoun guy I keep hearing about.

U mean cj Calhoun?
04-15-2013, 04:48 PM
NOLa.

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Originally Posted by bojangles837

U mean cj Calhoun?

Underrated player. Here's his bio page.

CJ Calhoun
04-15-2013, 04:55 PM
Imnos 2

I think my big board would be all in on Burke, VO and Mclemore. If I cant get one of these guys I would trade the pick. I think these are the elites in this draft. I like Porter and I like Bazz but these guys to me are the must haves. I think this could be a playoff team next year.

Here what I would do:

Draft VO
Trade Gordon and Roberts for Granger (why?, One year left of his deal, throw in a future first round pick.)
Sign Bynum for cheap. I think you could get him for about 7-8mil per year. OR sign Jefferson away from Utah
Trade Gravy and Lance Thomas to LAC for Bledsoe and a second round pick.
With their second round pick # 55 take Peyton Siva or Seth Curry
Sign Brandon Rush
Resign Aminu

Bledsoe, Rivers, (Siva or Curry)
Olidipo, Rush
Granger, Aminu, Miller
Davis, Anderson
Jefferson, Lopez, Smith

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