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

Oladipo and McLemore are the same age. Both are having great seasons. Muhammad isn't as impressive, but he's a little younger.

Noel was 18. I can see why he would be the top pick.

If our FO thinks that Oladipo is the BPA when we pick, I have no doubt that they will take him. It makes the decision easier with Rivers, he automatically goes to backup 1 and we become a pretty darn good team.

GV/Rivers
Gordon/Vic
FA/Aminu
Davis/Anderson
Lopez/Smith


My LORD that's a great young corps.

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

I didn't realize McLemore was already 20.

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He's a redshirt freshman.

I think Oladipo compares to Jordan physically but that's where it ends. I think Wade is such a better ballhandler than Victor I fail to see that comparsion.

I like him on this team but I think he's a 2 not a 3.

An FYI programming note for tonight...

Moses (Maryland)

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Ben McLemore vs. Marcus Smart tonight on ESPN2. Which player has a better NBA career?
Chad Ford (1:53 PM)

I could see them going 1 and 2 in the NBA draft. And I'm not sure which guy would go No. 1. Probably depends on team need. I love them both. Both have their weaknesses. But both have the potential to be NBA All-Stars someday.

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

An FYI programming note for tonight...

Moses (Maryland)
Ben McLemore vs. Marcus Smart tonight on ESPN2. Which player has a better NBA career?
Chad Ford (1:53 PM)

I could see them going 1 and 2 in the NBA draft. And I'm not sure which guy would go No. 1. Probably depends on team need. I love them both. Both have their weaknesses. But both have the potential to be NBA All-Stars someday.

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My money is on Smart.

Smart money.

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

Smart money.

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Hm...McLemore is being very passive right now. The game could be shut down if he would seek to score on his own.

This has been a good game. They play by the "other" guys have been great.

Wow. If Smart would've made that.

I'm shocked that once again, Burke's hype has died out even though he's just chugging along at 21 points a game including one with 29 and another with 25...

Burkes still my number one choice

Burke still #1 for me.

Burke, McClemore, Smart, Noel, Oladipo, Zeller.

Burke's 29 and also some Robinson III in there:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?catego...792&id=8956897

You would take Burke #1? I am a Michigan fan, and even I think that that's a bad idea.

No way anyone would consider him number 1 overall right ?

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

You would take Burke #1? I am a Michigan fan, and even I think that that's a bad idea.

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No one said that... but come to think of it, man I would hate to have #1 this year.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

No way anyone would consider him number 1 overall right ?

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Apparently 2 guys would.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

Apparently 2 guys would.

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hes my number one choice considering the possibility that we probably wont have a top 5 pick.. i never said id take him first overall

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

No one said that... but come to think of it, man I would hate to have #1 this year.

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Yeah. It's not a desirable choice. You almost have to reach for someone like Burke just to get someone productive right away.

Imo by the time the draft comes around we wouldn't need to reach for Burke. He'll work his way into the top 10.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Yeah. It's not a desirable choice. You almost have to reach for someone like Burke just to get someone productive right away.

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Or pull the trigger on a "ceiling" guy like Oladipo or Bazz. I'd hate to have #1. Hell I don't even want 1-3.

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

Imo by the time the draft comes around we wouldn't need to reach for Burke. He'll work his way into the top 10.

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If we have a top 5 I think it'd be a bit of a reach.

I just want Oladipo. I'm on the wagon. No more 19 year olds please.

I wouldn't mind keeping Davis at PF if somebody like Alex Len was on board to play center when the Pelicans pick

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Originally Posted by rebelman

I wouldn't mind keeping Davis at PF if somebody like Alex Len was on board to play center when the Pelicans pick

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Something about Len bothers me. I just don't see him being that real body that we need with Davis like a Pek, etc.

Otto Porter would look good in a Pelican uniform next season

Otto Porter putting a whooping on Syracuse. I'd love this guy at SF next season

Great game for Porter today.

33 out of total team 57 points... Damn Porter... I didn't see that coming. I know his shot was good, but 12-19 and 5-10 from distance.

Combine that with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, and only 1 TO. Woah.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

33 out of total team 57 points... Damn Porter... I didn't see that coming. I know his shot was good, but 12-19 and 5-10 from distance.

Combine that with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, and only 1 TO. Woah.

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He's who I want here next year, and that was against a quality opponent.

Who is better? Shabaz or Otto?

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Originally Posted by Pilot172000

Who is better? Shabaz or Otto?

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Shabazz is probably more talented and will be a better scorer but seems like more of a SG. Otto seems like an ideal fit

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

33 out of total team 57 points... Damn Porter... I didn't see that coming. I know his shot was good, but 12-19 and 5-10 from distance.

Combine that with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, and only 1 TO. Woah.

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PLUS he did it while not being a ballhog. It's not like he put up these numbers while having the ball in his hands the entire time. He put up those stats while playing within Georgetown's offense.

I haven't been a big Porter guy, but he looked super impressive today.

Bazz or Porter, I'd be thrilled with either.

I also like Doug McDermott out of Creighton

Otto would fit in perfectly herw

love otto porter, great shooter, rebounder and lockdown defender.

You guys have no idea how excited I would be if we drafted Trey Burke.

I'm ok with bpa as long as its not a 4. I could careless if it hurts Gordon's feelings.

If we get the 5th pick my top 5 list goes:

Mclemore
Shabazz
Porter
Smart
Burke

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

If we get the 5th pick my top 5 list goes:

Mclemore
Shabazz
Porter
Smart
Burke

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You have Burke over oladipo? Have to disagree with you there

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

You have Burke over oladipo? Have to disagree with you there

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I like oladipo a lot i just dont see him as a SF, he's 6"4 he just wouldnt make it at SF. reminds me of ronnie brewer as a big athletic defensive SG, and yes I def have burke over him, burke is an offensive floor general and makes his teamates better.

Also back to porter, i see a lot of loul deng and tayshaun prince in him, think he would be a very good SF for us.

Thought he was 6'5 with a 7 foot wingspan? Also I would play him at the 2. Burke has nowhere near the ceiling and I'm a Burke fan.

I really am starting to like a lot of the players in the 5-10 range (where we will be picking). The draft is horrible for picking in the top 3, but after that, I think the prospects are really solid.

I'd be thrilled with either Porter, Shabazz, or Oladipo, and I would not be disappointed with Zeller, who I think has become vastly underrated (No. 9 on Ford's board).

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

I really am starting to like a lot of the players in the 5-10 range (where we will be picking). The draft is horrible for picking in the top 3, but after that, I think the prospects are really solid.

I'd be thrilled with either Porter, Shabazz, or Oladipo, and I would not be disappointed with Zeller, who I think has become vastly underrated (No. 9 on Ford's board).

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Agree, if we get the 6th pick and porter and shabazz are gone i really hope we trade down or trade the pick altogether for someone like wilson chandler

Shabazz vs USC on FSN right now

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Originally Posted by rebelman

Shabazz vs USC on FSN right now

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hows he doing?

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

hows he doing?

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Must be hurt. His Right eye is super swollen. Almost closed.