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.

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