Absolutely. Burke is mr clutch. Lives for the big moment. I don't get the ppl who claim this kid to be slow. Lol..he is pretty darn quick. Not Parker or rose quick but def not slow by any means. Just nitpicking at this point to me. I'm all for drafting this kid. We need pg bad!!!! Next up would be sf which is safe to say we can upgrade in fawith all the cap room.Quote:
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03-23-2013, 03:22 PMkclaboy504
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03-23-2013, 03:24 PMShelbywmccartyWho should become the first person to be drafted to the pelicans?
Just relaying this
@McNamara247: I see there is a lot of love for Trey Burke out there in Hornets land. Don't wanna be a Debbie Downer, but there is 0% chance Dell takes him
@McNamara247:
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03-23-2013, 03:26 PMShelbywmccartyWho should become the first person to be drafted to the pelicans?
@McNamara247: @MichaelHart912 I am willing to put my money where my mouth is. Wanna bet? I'll throw in Anthony Bennett too - 0% chance. Let's do this!
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03-23-2013, 03:28 PMkclaboy504To predict where a player is gonna be in 3 years is a little off base also. You can't lay down a 3 year prediction plan on every prospect and draft off that. If that worked we would have a million psychics. You absolutely have to draft off current skills and contribution with some potential sprinkled on top especially when your drafting in top 5.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inner_GI
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03-23-2013, 03:30 PMkclaboy504Never did pay any attention to that dude. He's a clown. Thinks he knows it all with no basketball background whatsoever n I'm not saying u have to have it but when u come at ppl like he does u would think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty
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03-23-2013, 03:35 PMHornetGuru
So far this tournament glen Robinson III
Game 1 - 21points 6rebounds
Game 2 - 14points 9rebounds
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03-23-2013, 03:42 PMKibner
The only PGs that are good defenders that I can think of are Rubio, Holliday, Westbrook, and maybe Rondo and Conley. There aren't many quality PGs that come out that are also good defenders. Yet, there are still teams that put out good or great defense with poor defenders at the PG position (i.e. healthy Howard, Garnett, Duncan teams).
Hell, the Suns competed for a while and they had both Nash and Amare playing heavy minutes. Granted, they were never better than average defensively but it should be obvious that PG defense does not count for much in the league today. I don't see why it should stop someone from drafting a PG high (ie: Lillard).
To have a terrific defense, you typically need one superb big man and one superb wing defender. Miami is kind of spoiled with James being able to do both along with Wade being able to guard most SGs and SFs. Along with Battier. And Bosh's help defense. They are a special team in many ways. -
03-23-2013, 04:21 PMgoat gorilla
I am a fan of Burke but I did see something that concerns me. It seemed a few times he was trapped in the backcourt and couldn't get around or split, not comforting. I don't know if you contribute it to lack of speed or good defense or lack of an outlet. I don't know-just made me worry what pro athletes will do to him. Not writing him off, just noting the concern.
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03-23-2013, 05:27 PMShelbywmccartyWho should become the first person to be drafted to the pelicans?People were talking about watching the game and loving him. I just also noticed this about today's game.Quote:
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03-23-2013, 05:49 PMNOLa.
That kid Harris on MSU will be a fast riser in a lot of teams boards. He is fundamentally sound and coached by Izzo for a year. Might be a Top 3 pick dependent on the team.
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03-23-2013, 05:57 PMHornetGuruI love Harris idk why he isn't higher ranked he is a great player, very athletic and shoots a very nice 3 ball, he is only 6"4 but I don't see that as a problem, he is only 18 and doesn't turn 19 until September which means he has tons of potential.Quote:
Originally Posted by NOLa.
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03-23-2013, 06:49 PMSilverfoxxI love the H247 guys. Idk why u guys on this board get so easily offended by everything. Its opinions, DaThrone is easily one of my favorite posters on here because the reactions he create lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty
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03-23-2013, 07:35 PMInner_GII cannot support actively rooting for your team to lose. Plain and simple.Quote:
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03-23-2013, 07:42 PMluckymanHere's the thing. The Hornets/Pelicans don't play one-on-one defense. It's lots of hard hedging, traps, doubles, rotating from all 5 players. If they keep that style then being cat quick plays no role. If anything they want players capable of defending different positions and able to read passing lanes with long arms. Don't need to be turtle face (Westbrook) but Burke would seem quick enough for this style.Quote:
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03-23-2013, 08:47 PMUNO Gracias
Olynick, what is the NBA to do with you? Are you Psycho T, or are you Jason Smith?
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03-23-2013, 08:52 PMHornetGuru
Any info on this kid Russ smith? He looks really nice.
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03-23-2013, 08:55 PMHornetGuru
I also like withey a lot he can flat out defend block shots and rebound and he can score good enough
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03-23-2013, 08:56 PMUNO Gracias
Russ Smith from Louisville? He looks real. 6'0 junior. Having a solid tourney.
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03-23-2013, 08:57 PMUNO Gracias
Blue is coming alive.
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03-23-2013, 09:06 PMPelicans_fan_504You know he is JR Smith brother, I see a lot of JR in his gameQuote:
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03-23-2013, 09:08 PMTopdawg26
My two real favorite players in the draft are Tim Hardaway Jr. and Larson if they come out. I know we will draft early and that would be a real reach for both players but maybe we can trade down and get those two guys (wishful thinking). Hardaway gives us a wing that can create his own shot and shot the 3 ball well, and Larson seems like a true floor general that can create his own shot (which is something most guys on the team lack). If I had to pick one player early in the draft I would say Shabazz because he seems like a legit scorer which we need.
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03-23-2013, 09:16 PMUNO Gracias
I know people say that Bazz is a scorer. And that he has skills like Melo. But I don't see it.
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03-23-2013, 09:45 PMcarpo_07Chris is JRs brother, Russ isn't related.Quote:
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03-23-2013, 10:13 PMluckymanMelo is one of the greatest shooters the game has seen. He does not compare to Carmelo. Paul Pierce is who I compare him to.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNO Gracias
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03-23-2013, 10:27 PMPurple HazeThat tweet was to me :hihi:Quote:
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