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

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

hows he doing?

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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330550030

I really feel like Burke could end up as the best player in this draft. The more and more I watch him the more the CP3 comparisons are starting to make sense.

What yall think of Deshaun Thomas?

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Originally Posted by rebelman

I also like Doug McDermott out of Creighton

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Yeah, nobody is talking about him after college, but I see him and I think Kyle Singler who is doing very well with the Pistons. How big is he and how quick is he? Could he be another Peja?

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

Yeah, nobody is talking about him after college, but I see him and I think Kyle Singler who is doing very well with the Pistons. How big is he and how quick is he? Could he be another Peja?

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Lets hope we don't give him $64 mil.

I just hope that the Pelicans end up finishing in the top 5 or 6 which I think they will.

In no particular order I think picking any of these players will be an asset moving forward:

McLemore
Smart
Muhammad
Porter
Oladipo
Burke
Robinson III
Caldwell-Pope
McCollum

I wouldn’t complain with Len, Zeller or Noel if the team decides they need a C in the draft.
However we need either a PG, SG or SF depending what happens in free agency and what the future of River’s, Gordon and Aminu entails.

IMHO if we miss out on Smart or Burke then we don’t draft a PG and persist with River’s which I think will be great in 2-3 years.
If we miss out on Porter or Robinson III then we don’t draft a SF and go with a guy like Budinger who can shoot and re-sign Aminu.
Both players have different strengths which complement one another.

This is why a SG will be the easiest player to draft if we don’t go the BPA scenario.
PF is clearly not a need at all with Davis and Anderson the future and IMO I think Lopez and Smith will suffice for next season.

I’m just keen to see this team with the same starting line-up for more than 25 games before we can say if they belong or they don’t.
By next season’s deadline I expect to see what will be the future and the end of the ‘re-build’.

I'm growing on the idea of drafting Otto Porter. He seems like he can be a fringe all star and do it all guy like Luol Deng. Only person in the draft I like more than him is Ben McLemore, and its looking like he will be off the board by us, barring a lucky lottery two years in a row.

McLemore, Olidapo, Porter, and possibly Burke.

Muhammad and Smart don't excite me; they both seem to play below the rim.

Why does playing below the rim even matter?

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

Why does playing below the rim even matter?

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Because people love a high flying dunker. I'm guilty of it as well. But if guys like Porter or Smart were high flyers they'd be top draft picks for sure instead of questionable.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Because people love a high flying dunker. I'm guilty of it as well. But if guys like Porter or Smart were high flyers they'd be top draft picks for sure instead of questionable.

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Not only that, but especially in Smart's case, finishing is an issue, even with his strength.

Shabazz is bigger and stronger so it's less of an issue, but if I'm drafting a pure scorer early in the draft, I want someone who can elevate.

Giannis Adetokunbo

Check out that guy

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

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Those hands..

That's what she said

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Originally Posted by bojangles837

Those hands..

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They look like alien hands....

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

That's what she said

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Lol I guess I'm delirious from not sleeping in the last 36 hours but I'm not getting this one.

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

I really feel like Burke could end up as the best player in this draft. The more and more I watch him the more the CP3 comparisons are starting to make sense.

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Oh my lord we both get it. :coolg: It's not even the CP3 comparisons to be, it's the damn production that you cannot avoid. The kid's a monster and will be a #1 PG somewhere.

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Originally Posted by Coughka

McLemore, Olidapo, Porter, and possibly Burke.

Muhammad and Smart don't excite me; they both seem to play below the rim.

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I feel the same way but without the below the rim thing. I want those four, PERIOD.

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

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He's like a Greek Durant. Is he declaring for this year's draft?

Anyone watching this Louisville/Syracuse game? MCW basically lost the game for them in crunch time. DO NOT WANT.

Horrible hands as a PG in crunch time? Terrible shot selection with the game on the line? I'll take Vasquez, thanks.

Just saw that as well.

What's Fair's story? Is he going to be something special?

He's staying as far as I know, could be totally wrong.

Is he anything more than a bench player in the league?

No one seems to know, maybe a good late 2nd round guy with potential but more of a camp guy who makes if it he tries hard you know? But that's all because they expect him to stay and be a big guy next year.

Why in the world leave if you're a late second guy?

McLemore is KILLING it today vs. WV. On both sides.

He's on NBA Jam fire.

Graphin on CBS:

Last 21 mins:

West Virginia: 27

Ben McLemore: 29

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

McLemore is KILLING it today vs. WV. On both sides.

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Zach Harper ‏@talkhoops
Ben McLemore will murder your defense and then pay for the funeral services.

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:hihi:

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Derek Maris ‏@marisd
@talkhoops Do you like doing "NBA comps" for college players? If so, who's a good comp for McLemore?

Zach Harper ‏@talkhoops
@marisd I think he attacks a lot like Eric Gordon

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Mark these words, "Jeff Withey will be a lottery pick."

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

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Didn't know anythign about him but man i like him A LOT. His older brother is a bball player as well..ioannis signed a 4 year contract with saragoza, i say take him let him play a couple years in españa and then take him back

I'm telling you guys that some team will be getting a steal in Doug McDermott. He had 41 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assist vs Wichita St today

I think Marcus Smart is a real talent, but I'm not as high on him as most.

What does everyone think of Willie Cauley-Stein.

I've heard Javale McGee comparisons; dude is a legit 7 footer with a big wingspan, athletic, and he actually hustles.

Definitely a project, but athletic, 7 foot teenagers usually become high commodities once combine testing starts.

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Originally Posted by Kurgan

Didn't know anything about him, but man, I like him A LOT.

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Feel the same. Some of those highlights were breathtaking. Already projected as a first rounder. Not bad for a relatively unknown Greek teenager.

Porter having a good one when his team needs him.

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

I think Marcus Smart is a real talent, but I'm not as high on him as most.

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I agree. He's great defensively but needs work on the offensive end.

Porter is out there making pro moves. Man this draft will be interesting.

Are you kidding me with that pass, Burke? I WANT THIS KID. :hihi:

Two steals in the last 30 seconds to seal it for Michigan :rofl:

21/8 with 6 steals :hihi: Not a lotto pick my butt.

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

Two steals in the last 30 seconds to seal it for Michigan :rofl:

21/8 with 6 steals :hihi: Not a lotto pick my butt.

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Saw that. CLUTCH defense.

Go Blue baby!

The thing I love about Burke's game is even as efficient as he is dominating the ball I don't think he's at his full potential. His shot selection can improve as well as his decision making. Which I think both will happen simply because of the floor spacing in the NBA.

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

The thing I love about Burke's game is even as efficient as he is dominating the ball I don't think he's at his full potential. His shot selection can improve as well as his decision making. Which I think both will happen simply because of the floor spacing in the NBA.

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No doubt about it. He has so much room to grow. He actually had a couple of boneheaded mistakes (lost the ball in traffic and took a very ill advised shot) in the last two minutes, but MAN did he make up for it.

Can you imagine him with competent players around him? GR3 and Rice are NBA bound, but he could actually have NBA talent around him here.

TB3 does roll off the tongue. :clap:

Isn't Porter a III also? There are a lot of those Jr's and III's in this draft.

Porter is a Jr.

If we draft Trey Burke I will buy a custom jersey that says "TREYBURKEULOSIS" on the back. Mark it down.

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Originally Posted by Rocky3535

If we draft Trey Burke I will buy a custom jersey that says "TREYBURKEULOSIS" on the back. Mark it down.

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:hihi::hihi::hihi:

If we don't draft Burke, I'm going to very disappointed. Even if we land the 5th pick, I think Burke is worth it. I don't believe in draft "Reaches" if that's the player you want. 5 years down the road, if the player doesn't pan out, you can call it a reach.

Burke needs to be a Pelican.

Vasquez and Gordon to phx for their pick.

Draft Otto Porter and Trey Burke.


I can dream right?