With the 41st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Pelicans select forward EJ Liddell (@EasyE2432) from 𝗧𝗛𝗘 Ohio State! 🙌
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) June 24, 2022
#PelicansDraft pic.twitter.com/XfmqwFufEj
Welcome to the Pelicans, EJ Liddell
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06-23-2022, 10:52 PMPelicanidaeWelcome to the Pelicans, EJ Liddell
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06-23-2022, 10:55 PMPelicanidae
EJ LIDDELL IS A NEW ORLEANS PELICAN
— Mark Schindler (@MG_Schindler) June 24, 2022
THIS IS A LEGIT STEAL
THIS IS AWESOME. PELICANS TEAM OF DESTINY
EJ Liddell to the Pelicans is an awesome value pick. Could play legit minutes right away. Brings value defensively as he’s a great help-side defender, can slide his feet on the perimeter, solid post scorer, and can be a capable spot-up shooter. Nice depth for the Pelicans.
— Global Scouting (@GlobalScouting_) June 24, 2022
Jose, Dyson, Trey, Herb, EJ
— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) June 24, 2022
Pelicans last 5 draft selections have been bonkers defensively. And extremely versatile.
Pelicans select Ohio State's E.J. Liddell at No. 41. He was ranked No. 21 overall on @DraftExpress final rankings for ESPN. He averaged 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks last season for the Buckeyes.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) June 24, 2022
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06-23-2022, 10:57 PM13 - 3
You won’t regret it @PelicansNBA @EasyE2432 | #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/tsaEUXFAG1
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) June 24, 2022
Liddell is a grown ****** man.
— David Fisher ���� (@Fish_TBW) June 24, 2022
Last season at OSU
19.4 PPG
7.9 RPG
2.6 BPG (not a misprint)
2.5 APG
.490/.374/.765
59.8% TS%
30.5% USG
6'7"
243lbs
6'11.75" Wingspan
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06-23-2022, 11:00 PMPelicanidae
WILDLY EFFICIENT WE LOVE TO HEAR IT https://t.co/DNDwTgzdlj
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06-23-2022, 11:01 PMluckyman
Low key more excited about this pick than Daniels. Part of it is the value. Other part is just like him as a player.
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06-23-2022, 11:03 PMPelicanidae
EJ Liddell walls off Paolo in the post and then perfectly times the block on his jumper. He’s a special defender pic.twitter.com/DLAHPHExku
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06-23-2022, 11:06 PMAusPelCan you imagine Jax playing defense anything like thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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06-23-2022, 11:09 PMPelicanidaeNot strong enough.Quote:
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06-23-2022, 11:10 PMDroopyDawg
I don't know much about EJ but I've read that he has a very high BBall IQ... you can never have enough of those guys on your team. Excellent pick.
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06-23-2022, 11:14 PM13 - 3
Good we are not trading it
Welcome to the fam @EasyE2432 �� https://t.co/MK44PXs2W1
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06-23-2022, 11:15 PMPelicanidaeHe was an excellent college player.Quote:
Originally Posted by DroopyDawg
Freshman season: 19.2% from 3, 0.8 attempts per game. 71.8%FT, 2.7 attempts per game.
Sophomore: 33.8% from 3, 2.8 attempts per game. 74.6%FT, 5.4 attempts per game.
Final season: 37.4% from 3, 3.8 attempts per game. 76.5%FT, 6.9 attempts per game.
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06-23-2022, 11:16 PMAusPelNot to mention no desire toQuote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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06-23-2022, 11:19 PMPelicanidaeSure but even if he had the desire and the discipline, Paolo is 6'10 250 and he'd push Jax around. EJ is only 6'7 but he's also basically 250 so it works out.Quote:
Originally Posted by AusPel
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06-23-2022, 11:21 PMPelicanidae
This list was not about the best movies but my favorite movies. ����**♂️ I ranked them on which ones I enjoyed the most.
— E.J. Liddell (@EasyE2432) June 3, 2022
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06-23-2022, 11:25 PMPelicanidae
Let’s work #NOLA ��
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06-23-2022, 11:27 PMSoCal4Pels
I am seeing no theories on why he dropped so hard? Every mock had him early to mid twenties... Are other GM's really still dumb and not looking for those 4-year high-IQ defensive already-developed Battier types?
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06-23-2022, 11:28 PMPelicanidae
The moment E.J. Liddell became a Pelican: pic.twitter.com/YB69gfHQkH
— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) June 24, 2022
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06-23-2022, 11:28 PMAusPelDecent list, but definitely swap Ant-Man and Iron Man. Then it's super solidQuote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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06-23-2022, 11:29 PMPelicanidaeEvery year people drop well beyond where they should. Desmond Bane was a lottery pick his draft, imo, and he went mid 20s. Xavier Tillman was in the 14-20 range his draft, in my view, and he went second round. It always happens.Quote:
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06-23-2022, 11:33 PMDroopyDawgQuote:
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06-23-2022, 11:34 PMMichaelMcNamara
You can watch highlights, I prefer to watch the film study with Schmitz. Such a mature kid
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06-23-2022, 11:35 PMAusPelHerb Jones times 2Quote:
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06-23-2022, 11:35 PMSoCal4PelsWell lucky us then!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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06-23-2022, 11:36 PMAusPelI kind of detest highlight reels, as you only get the good stuff, obviouslyQuote:
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06-23-2022, 11:37 PMPelicanidaeQuote:
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Just embedding it for people who don't want to click through.
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06-23-2022, 11:41 PMSilverfoxx
We DESTROYED this draft. My God.
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06-23-2022, 11:44 PMPelicanidae
Congrats to the Pelicans on drafting E.J. Liddell, who I think will be an easy and obvious top-20 player in this draft class. An unreal second-round steal.
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06-23-2022, 11:46 PMAusPel
Are we a top 3 drafting organisation now?
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06-23-2022, 11:49 PMPelicanidae
Trajan Langdon said E.J. Liddell didn't make it to a workout in New Orleans because his team didn't think he'd be available at No. 41 and neither did the Pelicans. Said they were very happy to see he dropped to them.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) June 24, 2022 -
06-23-2022, 11:49 PMSilverfoxxAll 4 guys we drafted I REALLY liked. So I'm happy selfishly lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AusPel
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06-24-2022, 07:34 AMgoalhanger14
see spurs signed branham which is a good sign for us i think
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06-24-2022, 11:06 AMRUFshreveYes and I love it. This team finally has an identity and culture. Everyone is bought in 100%. It's a family more than a team now. And that makes me much more confident in our ability to develop these players as well.Quote:
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06-24-2022, 11:12 AMpelafanatic
It warms my heart that the Lakers passed on a guy at 35 who could immediately step in and be a rotation player for them in favor of one of the most raw players in the draft
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06-24-2022, 11:17 AMPelicanidaeThey also immediately signed Scottie Pippen Jr and Shareef O'Neal as UDFAs.Quote:
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06-24-2022, 11:58 AMPELICANSFANYeah. sadly it is obvious Shareef only got a gig because of his name. He could not cut it at all in college.Quote:
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06-24-2022, 12:21 PMPelicanidae
Pure emotion. Earned it.@EasyE2432 | @ChrisHoltmann pic.twitter.com/9HRrw9nNpG
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06-24-2022, 12:31 PMPelsfan504
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etob...8UbdIg&index=4
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06-24-2022, 12:33 PMPelicanidaeEmbedded that for youQuote:
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06-24-2022, 01:59 PMPelicanidae
Transcript of some of what Liddell says in that video:
How are you feeling?
''I'm just happy, that's my life I've been proving people wrong my whole entire life. THis isn't anything new, I've been proving people wrong my whole entire life and I'm gonna keep doing that till the day I'm gone. I'm happy they took a chance on me and I appreciate them for the opportunity.''
Tough waiting?
''For sure, I mean. . . it's the word 'potential' nowadays, I guess, but I know I did everything I could in my power. I went back to school, I worked, I got better, and if teams wanna pass up on me that's fine, I understand.''
Does it make it harder when your name pops up as best available to get passed on?
''It's not about what the scouts say it's about what head offices say and it's fine, I understand.''
You're going to the Nba, how about that?
''It's awesome. I've been dreaming about this for a long time and I'll keep getting better.''
Thoughts on the Pels specifically?
''They have a great young core, they've been working hard. I watched them last year against the Suns and they gave them a run, and I see they've got a lot of dogs on that team, so I see myself fitting in. I talked to the Pelicans a couple times actually, I did interviews with them in Chicago, so.'' -
06-24-2022, 04:49 PMBlattman
I'm not sure if he's less talented than Keegan Murray, so let's just say that I hope there's no health redflag behind his fall.
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06-24-2022, 09:28 PMBiasvasospasmI thought it was great we got to see the Schmitz videos this year because you get more of a sense for what these guys are like. Ahead of the draft I watched all of these videos and Dyson and EJ come across as two of the most mature and most thoughtful players in the draft, and you get the feel that they really love basketball. Great culture fits.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara
EJ was one of my favorite players in the entire draft. I thought ahead of time and still think he's as good a bet as anyone outside of the lottery to eventually be able to play high leverage minutes in the playoffs. You don't want to bet on anyone outside of the lottery to do that, but he has a great combination of 1-on-1 defense especially on stronger guys, rim protection and versatility, feel, and enough shooting to hold up offensively. Absolutely thrilled. Can't remember a draft pick outside of AD and Zion I was this surprised and happy about. -
06-25-2022, 12:04 AMsmcgull
When I heard he was thought to go around 20, I thought oaky, I hope this is another Herb.
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06-26-2022, 06:05 PMPelicanidae
Cool little mini-documentary about EJ Liddell and his draft-day experience. It's about 25 minutes long, I haven't watched it start to finish but I watched the last 10 minutes or so which basically contains the actual draft itself and his experience immediately afterwards, and it's pretty good. Never seen anything quite so comprehensive so it's an intriguing look. -
06-26-2022, 09:39 PMjohnpagenolaThis video is worth watching from the beginning. Happy, hopeful, insightful, sad, stoical and inspiring, all in 25 minutes. With no self-pity and no blame, EJ Liddell comes off as a real man at 21.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae