Our Current Standing

Washington .328, New Orleans .333, Cleveland .339.

Washington can't reach the 33% with how many games they've played but we are both exactly 8 games from the 1st pick. I think that's how it works.

I am just going with the here and now. At the end of the season it might look different but for now we are all by our lonesome with nobody to thank but ourselves and a desire to land a top 5 pick.

like most seasons the team with the most chances never ends up selecting at #1

Ah, but we don't need #1 to get a quality player. We only need to finish in the bottom 4 to get an Otto Porter, McLemore, Oladipo, or Smart.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

Ah, but we don't need #1 to get a quality player. We only need to finish in the bottom 4 to get an Otto Porter, McLemore, Oladipo, or Smart.

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Exactly, I have a feeling we will get the 2nd overall pick, idk why, mclemore will go first and we will have our choice of otto, shabazz, oladipo, or smart

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

Ah, but we don't need #1 to get a quality player. We only need to finish in the bottom 4 to get an Otto Porter, McLemore, Oladipo, or Smart.

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I think the number 1 would be more of a curse than a blessing this year.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Exactly, I have a feeling we will get the 2nd overall pick, idk why, mclemore will go first and we will have our choice of otto, shabazz, oladipo, or smart

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Smart all the way if that's the case.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

I think the number 1 would be more of a curse than a blessing this year.

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Disagree, we could trade back and land 2 studs or we could stay right there and take ben mclemore and finally be able to be rid of Gordon, if we land the 1st pick again that would be incredible for us, remember we can always trade it

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Disagree, we could trade back and land 2 studs or we could stay right there and take ben mclemore and finally be able to be rid of Gordon, if we land the 1st pick again that would be incredible for us, remember we can always trade it

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Disagree.

Point 1: We could trade back and land 2 studs
Are there any teams in the draft that have 2 Lotto picks (No unless you count the suns with tha Lakers pick, but that won't be a lotto pick after the end of the week). Unless you're talking about taking on a Vet and a lotto pick, and that would certainly be a very unique situation.

Point 2:We could stay right there and take ben mclemore and finally be able to be rid of Gordon.
I don't love Mclemore, and not even sure he's a consensus number 1. To be frank, i'm not sure there IS a consensus number 1. It's always tough to have that pressure to have the #1 and be the #1. I'm not sure the Hornets don't take Smart or even Porter.

Point 3:Remember we can always trade it
take 2 to tango.Last time a #1 overall was traded was a full 10 years ago. i'd say it's unlikely.

Also, i'm not saying it's a horrible thing, I could have explained it better. I mean moreso that i'm just as fine with not winning it as winning it. There's not Irving/ Davis in this draft so it doesn't really matter.

I saw Porter last night. He looked very Granger like with his passing the ball, and some of his moves.

A big 3 of Porter, Davis, and Gordon (for the same of argument) with Anderson, Rivers, GV, and Lopez...that works. That's a winning team.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

I saw Porter last night. He looked very Granger like with his passing the ball, and some of his moves.

A big 3 of Porter, Davis, and Gordon (for the same of argument) with Anderson, Rivers, GV, and Lopez...that works. That's a winning team.

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The crazy thing about Porter is he's listed at like 200 lbs but he doesn't look near as lanky as Prince. I think he can put some size on.

Yup, porter doesn't jump out at u as athletic, but it doesnt matter, james white can dunk and look how great his career is, porter can do EVERYTHING, he is a glue guy that without a doubt makes a team better and doesnt hurt u at all to have him on the floor, he has no weaknesses, he can shoot, drive, rebound, defend, block, pass, and has an incredible bball IQ, and he is clutch.

I'm watching the celts game right now. I've been in love with Avery Bradley. Love that Defense.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

I'm watching the celts game right now. I've been in love with Avery Bradley. Love that Defense.

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Not only that, his jumpshot is coming around, but ya his on ball defense is elite.

He's such a pest. I love his hustle.

3/10/2013

And just like that, 6th worst record.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

3/10/2013

And just like that, 6th worst record.

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Long season to go, we had to come away w a last second drop, i think we will drop to 4th or 5th by the end of the season and luck out in the lottery and get somewhere between the 2-4 pick

We r currently at 6th worse but only a half a game out of 3rd worse....our remaining schedule is brutal...wizards have a bunch of winnable games on their schedule....I'm still predicting us to finish 3-4 worse and wind up with the 3rd pick behind Charlotte and Sacramento with Orlando going 4th

Irving out for 3-4 weeks. I wonder what position Cleveland will end up with now.

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SportsCenter‏@SportsCenter
THIS JUST IN: Reports: Cavaliers All-star G Kyrie Irving to miss 3-4 weeks with shoulder sprain.

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I know there were rumors they may shut him down... this certainly looks that way... season ends in just about 5 weeks

Ouch. Cleveland will officially tank starting now.

It won't improve their odds. Watch them lose a spot or two in the lottery cuz someone below them leapfrogs.

Moved above Cleveland.

Washington .323, Sacramento .338, New Orleans .338, Phoenix .344, Cleveland .344, Detroit .348

Why don't we Tank.. Trade Gordon for top 4 pick somehow, Draft Noel and Mclemore :)

If only that could happen <3

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

Moved above Cleveland.

Washington .323, Sacramento .338, New Orleans .338, Phoenix .344, Cleveland .344, Detroit .348

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So as of now we are tied with the kings for 2nd worst in the league? And u guys were worried :D

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Originally Posted by Pantazis76

Why don't we Tank.. Trade Gordon for top 4 pick somehow, Draft Noel and Mclemore :)

If only that could happen <3

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Rivers
mclemore
corey brewer
davis
noel

im game

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

So as of now we are tied with the kings for 2nd worst in the league? And u guys were worried :D

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Nah, Charlotte and Washington are ahead of us. Tied for fourth.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

So as of now we are tied with the kings for 2nd worst in the league? And u guys were worried :D

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Charlotte: .219
Orlando: .277
Washington: .323
New Orleans & Sacramento: .338

Oh well dont i feel retarded, anyway i projeted us finishing 3rd worst, and with the wizards going 5-5 after their last 10 and us not having jsmith, rivers and ryno being sick i think thats where we land, wouldnt be surprised at all if we finish 3rd worst and land the 2nd overall pick, i still feel luck is on our side!!! Gosh I would have a hard time picking between Smart and porter but i would have to go smart.

We play the wizards tomorrow!!! Lol...could be a serious tank game for us to move us on up or down in the standings lol

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Originally Posted by kclaboy504

We play the wizards tomorrow!!! Lol...could be a serious tank game for us to move us on up or down in the standings lol

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Lol thats like a double win for us, if we lose not only do we drop lower in the rankings but it moves the wizards up, oh and whats that? No Rivers, Gordon, Smith or Ryno tomorrow? The tank is officially back on...


watch us win by like 20 lol

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Oh well dont i feel retarded, anyway i projeted us finishing 3rd worst, and with the wizards going 5-5 after their last 10 and us not having jsmith, rivers and ryno being sick i think thats where we land, wouldnt be surprised at all if we finish 3rd worst and land the 2nd overall pick, i still feel luck is on our side!!! Gosh I would have a hard time picking between Smart and porter but i would have to go smart.

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Idk about that man it'd be tough for sure but I've watched smart all season. I am not sold on him just yet. His 3pt % is horrible and he just jacks them up 1 after another. Plays excellent defense tho. I def think he will be good and I'll be happy with him but I think we have to go sf if we can get Shabazz or porter!!! We just have to. Lord I hope I am right about this. I think we can get a decent pg in fa to pair with rivers. The more I watch porter the more I'm sold on him. He is justa solid ball player all around. His length at the 3 would be amazing to pair with Davis at the 4. I'm drooling at that prospect.

In absolutely no way do I want us to draft Noel tho!!! I've seen a few ppl suggest that n I'm honestly not worried about that cause I'm about 100% sure they wouldn't draft him already having Davis. If u are going to go big man cause porter,shabazz and smart are gone then u most def go with the 7 Ftr Len. I'm all for going with Burke honestly if those 3 are gone. I'm on the fence with the smart/Burke debate. I'm actually leaning Burke as of now. I don't care where they have him ranked in mock drafts. Burke is the truth.

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Originally Posted by kclaboy504

Idk about that man it'd be tough for sure but I've watched smart all season. I am not sold on him just yet. His 3pt % is horrible and he just jacks them up 1 after another. Plays excellent defense tho. I def think he will be good and I'll be happy with him but I think we have to go sf if we can get Shabazz or porter!!! We just have to. Lord I hope I am right about this. I think we can get a decent pg in fa to pair with rivers. The more I watch porter the more I'm sold on him. He is justa solid ball player all around. His length at the 3 would be amazing to pair with Davis at the 4. I'm drooling at that prospect.

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Well I agree about our biggest need being SF but about Smart he might be shooting a low 3pter but he takes a lot of shots because his team isnt any good but his shooting mechanics are perfect, his jumper is beautiful, i think his percentage would go up if he had compitent people around him to spac the floor for him, porter only shot 22% from as a freshmen for example and smart has a much more sound jumper, but i dont see smart being the pick if we keep rivers and gordon, not enough minutes for them all, but i could see us taking smart and trading gordon for a good SF and Center or a really good center and signing a good small forward in FA and maybe lucking out next year and landing the 2 best prospects in wiggins and parker who will both be incredible SF's. I cannot wait til the draft and free agency, its gonna be awesome and a lot will happen!

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Originally Posted by kclaboy504

In absolutely no way do I want us to draft Noel tho!!! I've seen a few ppl suggest that n I'm honestly not worried about that cause I'm about 100% sure they wouldn't draft him already having Davis. If u are going to go big man cause porter,shabazz and smart are gone then u most def go with the 7 Ftr Len. I'm all for going with Burke honestly if those 3 are gone. I'm on the fence with the smart/Burke debate. I'm actually leaning Burke as of now. I don't care where they have him ranked in mock drafts. Burke is the truth.

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Have you watch Len play this year, the only reason he is rated high is because he is 7ft, dude has done nothing all year.

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Originally Posted by Pelicans_fan_504

Have you watch Len play this year, the only reason he is rated high is because he is 7ft, dude has done nothing all year.

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Disagree, he has decent numbers for having such absolute terrible guard play, if he was on michigan's team with burke he would have a much better season , he will be pretty good i think, wouldnt take him in the top 6 but i would take him at 10 for sure.

We don't play the Wizards until Friday. Anderson will likely be better by then...

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

We don't play the Wizards until Friday. Anderson will likely be better by then...

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Oh someone said tomorrow so i ruled out gordon and ryno, looks like gordon and ryno will play then. danggggg...

Wizards is a winnable game if Anderson gets well by then. My top 3 wants as a player for the pelicans are smart, Otto, and bazz in no particular order. Feel those three have high ceilings and fit the teams needs, while also being considered top of their classes.

This is just such a hard draft to gauge. Are there any real superstars here? Or just a bunch of David Wests and Joe Johnsons?

I just hope we can grab a viable starting SF assuming we keep Gordon.

I think we have a viable starting SF... Aminu has come on and found his niche on this team. I think the bigger question is if Davis will ever play the 5. Then we'd have more firepower offensively at the 4 w/ Ryno.

Now if we can find another SF to counter Aminu like a Budinger, that would be the perfect compliment. I think Aminu's D, athleticism, and rebounding are just too good just to let walk with no CLEAR upgrade in Free Agency. He's still only what? 22?

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Oh someone said tomorrow so i ruled out gordon and ryno, looks like gordon and ryno will play then. danggggg...

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You're inviting something you don't want here. You clamor for reasons for our best players to miss games, then you turn around and something happens that spills into the next season too.

Let this thing go and let the season play its course, man.

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Originally Posted by Smow-

This is just such a hard draft to gauge. Are there any real superstars here? Or just a bunch of David Wests and Joe Johnsons?

I just hope we can grab a viable starting SF assuming we keep Gordon.

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The top seven or eight players in the draft range from future allstars to solid players. I don't think there are any franchise changing players but being in the top five might mean we get a choice of a possible future all star. While Davis is growing, its essential to get talent around him that will grow with him and complement him. There are definitely players in this draft that will do that. I really feel that in two years we will make a jump and it will be exciting.

Even if there are David West's and Joe Johnsons in this draft, they are way better than a bunch of Adam Morrisons and Wesley Johnsons. Combined a B rated Allstar wtih Anthony Davis (franchise changing player) will equal playoffs.

i think we are doing a really good job of our OKC model rebuild i mean think about it a lot of ppl here complain there are no franchise players but we got our KD last year in davis and if i recall OKC picked westbrook with the fifth or sixth pick, that can be our porter\smart\mclemore\burke. OKC had terrible players during those early years but they found a few servicable guys in the rubble to compliment their talent which i think dell will continue to do even into next season. I just pray the talent levels play out the same

Would be really great if we tanked our next game! Bring on the tank!

I think once Porter has his tournament, he'll go #3. Mclemore/Noel/Porter/Smart/Bazz

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

I think once Porter has his tournament, he'll go #3. Mclemore/Noel/Porter/Smart/Bazz

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I agree completely. If we are to get Porter, we're going to need a Top 3 pick in all likelihood.

I could see Oladipo going ahead of Shabazz.

Got a feeling we end up with the 3rd overall pick, dont ask why, so no matter what we will land 1 out of mclemore, smart, bazz, porter. im good with that.