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

[SaintBrock]

I'd take that.

So would I. Some people think its a bad pairing (Noel and Davis) but I don't agree. They are not the same players. Noel should be a good rebounder and devasting shot blocker in the NBA.

[BallSoHard]

So would I. Some people think its a bad pairing (Noel and Davis) but I don't agree. They are not the same players. Noel should be a good rebounder and devasting shot blocker in the NBA.

It's a bad pairing because neither can create their own shot at this point in their careers. Neither have a lot of bulk to handle the bigger players in the league. I'm not completely against it because i think davis develops a pretty substantial offensive game but it's far from a perfect pairing at this point and time.

[BallSoHard]

Sources told CBSSports.com that the 6-foot-8 Canadian forward, who averaged 16.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this season, will make an official announcement sometime in the next week.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...ded-%20to-nba-

[Inner_GI]

It's a bad pairing because neither can create their own shot at this point in their careers. Neither have a lot of bulk to handle the bigger players in the league. I'm not completely against it because i think davis develops a pretty substantial offensive game but it's far from a perfect pairing at this point and time.

I don't even think Noel plays his first year, so Davis has even more time to become our dominant low post score.

[Pelicans78]

I think long-term it would be a successful pair but I would rather another position.

[tdcreator]

Well I originally wanted McLemore but watching him not try and create is a problem for me. I still want Porter or Smart for now and I think McLemore falls maybe even out of the top 10 unless he picks it up in the next couple of games. If we could somehow come out of the draft with Porter and Withey ill be more than happy. If McLemore falls too far, maybe trade some assets to get back into the draft and snatch him up. I think we could buy the Withey pick if its in the 20's.
Rivers
Gordon, McLemore
Porter
Davis, Anderson
Withey, Smith

Is a pretty solid building team. If we could manage to get Granger and Bledsoe this team would be scary.

[kclaboy504]

Well I originally wanted McLemore but watching him not try and create is a problem for me. I still want Porter or Smart for now and I think McLemore falls maybe even out of the top 10 unless he picks it up in the next couple of games. If we could somehow come out of the draft with Porter and Withey ill be more than happy. If McLemore falls too far, maybe trade some assets to get back into the draft and snatch him up. I think we could buy the Withey pick if its in the 20's.
Rivers
Gordon, McLemore
Porter
Davis, Anderson
Withey, Smith

Is a pretty solid building team. If we could manage to get Granger and Bledsoe this team would be scary.

Dude mclemore is going #1 I don't care if Kansas loses their next game and he goes 0-10 again...u can't be serious with that statement. He ain't falling out of the top 3 let alone the top 10....seriously...and only reason I say he can go to the 2-3 spot is it all depends on who gets the #1 pickin the draft

[kclaboy504]

Well I originally wanted McLemore but watching him not try and create is a problem for me. I still want Porter or Smart for now and I think McLemore falls maybe even out of the top 10 unless he picks it up in the next couple of games. If we could somehow come out of the draft with Porter and Withey ill be more than happy. If McLemore falls too far, maybe trade some assets to get back into the draft and snatch him up. I think we could buy the Withey pick if its in the 20's.
Rivers
Gordon, McLemore
Porter
Davis, Anderson
Withey, Smith

Is a pretty solid building team. If we could manage to get Granger and Bledsoe this team would be scary.

Sorry I responded when I read the ridiculous statement about mclemore falling out of top 10 that I didn't even get to the even sillier part...u think there is some kind of insane possibility we come out of this draft with mclemore,porter and withey ...lord I've read it all now

[Inner_GI]

Sorry I responded when I read the ridiculous statement about mclemore falling out of top 10 that I didn't even get to the even sillier part...u think there is some kind of insane possibility we come out of this draft with mclemore,porter and withey ...lord I've read it all now

Same thing happened to me... I was like what thats crazy. Read your post here, and was like... oh crap that's even worse.

[kclaboy504]

Same thing happened to me... I was like what thats crazy. Read your post here, and was like... oh crap that's even worse.

[kclaboy504]

Same thing happened to me... I was like what thats crazy. Read your post here, and was like... oh crap that's even worse.

Now I need to know where u got that lil guy crying laughing at!!!!! I needed him for this post. Lol.

[BallSoHard]

Sorry I responded when I read the ridiculous statement about mclemore falling out of top 10 that I didn't even get to the even sillier part...u think there is some kind of insane possibility we come out of this draft with mclemore,porter and withey ...lord I've read it all now

I think you forgot about the possibility of getting Granger and Bledsoe as well.

[tdcreator]

If you don't think the tournament will make and break some players you are the one that's crazy. How many GMs are thinking what I'm thinking, that in the biggest games of your young career and your really stinking it up. Same could be said of Smart. Don't bash me cause I'm hoping he falls and we can see past a bad few games. After the tournament and when we find out where we draft, a lot of **** will change so don't freak out on someone who dreams big.

[tdcreator]

When the year is over and teams like Indiana are trying to get under the cap who knows what teams will do to clear cap space. As for Bledsoe, I think Lopez will be in the mix once Paul resigns but like I said that's going to change after the season so don't bash a man for hoping to upgrade a team. Do I think we'll get 3 players in the draft no but I won't say it's impossible especially if we trade Gordon.

[Mr. West]

Perry Jones was supposed to go lottery around this time last year. While its a lil crazy to hope Mclemore falls out of the top ten, nothing is impossible so don't laugh at the guy.

[kclaboy504]

Perry Jones was supposed to go lottery around this time last year. While its a lil crazy to hope Mclemore falls out of the top ten, nothing is impossible so don't laugh at the guy.

Comparing jones 3 to mclemore is not even reasonable....are u aware of all the reasons jones 3 fell so far on draft night?? I'm assuming you are so u should know its not comparable. Mclemore has cemented his spot in the top 3 for sure in this weak draft class. A couple off nights in the tournament ain't changing that. Nobody's bashing anybody either. Laughing at some big dreams is not bashing. Sorry but to throw a scenario around where we get porter,mclemore and withey on draft night then also get Bledsoe and granger in the off season is laughable. Bashing?? No but call it what u will

[kclaboy504]

Perry Jones was supposed to go lottery around this time last year. While its a lil crazy to hope Mclemore falls out of the top ten, nothing is impossible so don't laugh at the guy.

That's an awesome pic lineup in your sig btw ...love it

[Inner_GI]

If you don't think the tournament will make and break some players you are the one that's crazy. How many GMs are thinking what I'm thinking, that in the biggest games of your young career and your really stinking it up. Same could be said of Smart. Don't bash me cause I'm hoping he falls and we can see past a bad few games. After the tournament and when we find out where we draft, a lot of **** will change so don't freak out on someone who dreams big.

BUt how do we have 3 top 20 picks to get Porter McLemore and Whithey? That is what is in question. Sure McLemore can fall back in the draft, but you have us with 2 top 10 picks and another around the 15-22 range. Please elaborate.

[kclaboy504]

BUt how do we have 3 top 20 picks to get Porter McLemore and Whithey? That is what is in question. Sure McLemore can fall back in the draft, but you have us with 2 top 10 picks and another around the 15-22 range. Please elaborate.

Sorry, I'm not even willing to go that far with it. Lol...mclemore is not falling no where in this draft. Unless he blows out his acl or catches a few felonies lol

[tdcreator]

Ok give me a couple of days to do what GMs do all year.

[BallSoHard]

Ok give me a couple of days to do what GMs do all year.

Don't bother. I promise you by the end of it , it won't be worth yours or anyone's time.

[UNO Gracias]

Here is a name to think about. I mentioned him after last years draft in a thread I wrote about the big heavy draft we would be seeing this year.

Brandon Davies, pf, BYU. He probably wont be a 1st round pick. He will more than likely be a 2nd rounder. He is the kid that got kicked off of BYU's team before the NCAA tourney 2 years ago, but has since come back to the team, and has been a solid pf in the Mountain West (and country for that matter). He is a tough kid who likes to mix it up. At 6'9 235, many expect him to be an undersized center, but he is more of an Udonis Haslem big, in that he is tough, can jump, and his defense is nasty. For every 3 field goal attempts he takes he gets to the line, and once there he is hitting at 67%. He has a full stats line of 1.8 blocks and 1.4 stls, to go along with his 18 and 8.

Depending on how he does in the pre draft camps he could move up, but he is a San Antonio type pick (and I wouldn't doubt they would take him given the opportunity). He is a senior, so you know what your getting, but with NBA talent around him, it would only enhance his ability.

Look into him. I know we arent looking for bigs, but if we decide to move on from Lance, this could be an option.

[HornetGuru]

If it came down to Noel or Zeller who would yall want?

[Inner_GI]

Noel.

[BallSoHard]

Noel.