Training Facility Pic

[PowerPel]

I have always been skeptical of the allure of a practice facility, but I know that Monty and other basketball guys know more than me. I hope he's right and top players will be lining up to be a part of our facility and team.

I'm sure they would like a practice facility that is not owned by someone else and they are not kicked out of half the time for a jewelery show.

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Some of this and more are raised here: http://www.bourbonstreetshots.com/20...-makes-normal/

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[BallSoHard]

Jen Hale also said today that Monty repeated that FA's are calling him telling him not to forget about them.

Tyreke Evans Evans Evans

[PowerPel]

LOL pic has Hornets.

[luckyman]

Good way of thinking of it. Yeah, this is their livelihood, and if they can be comfortable as they practice, then that goes a long way towards their happiness. Like I said, I hope he's right. It'll be awesome if so.

Back in the late 90s the Alario Center would have been fine. The Clippers and many other teams had to go bounce around their city borrowing university courts and such. Now most teams have these dedicated facilities so you have to compete. This is long overdue to get talent to play here.

[Ceedee M]

You can use your own experiences. Would you wanna work for a company where all the computers run Windows ME? The printer will occasionally ejaculate ink on your favorite slacks? And is located in Westwego? Even if they have great food and the personnel is nice, it matters if you can have all the better things AND have great food and nice personnel.

I'm sorry the Alario Center didn't work out. It really wasn't bad for a practice facility, but like luckyman pointed out, today's athletes just want more. I really liked them practicing over here because it made me feel like the team was connected to the West Bank. Yet, I understand they need a place they could call their own, some place that won't be used as a food stamp distribution center. But don't be dissing Westwego as if Kenner/Metairie area is some hot vacation spot.

[Eman5805]

Well, I'm in Harvey, just a spitball or two away. I only rag on Westwego because I literally NEVER go there unless it's on my way to cross the Huey P or if I'm going...well...west.

[Ceedee M]

I'm not from Westwego. I just feel like I got to stick up for another West Bank city lol.

[FlyGirl]

How many other professional teams share a facility with the rest of their parish/county? Having their own facility, no matter where it is, is what counts the most.

When you walk through, because you've been in so many other players, you can envision what it's going to be like to have our own spot where we can finally just leave your shoes and leave stuff for a long time and not having to worry about Big Shot (equipment manager David Jovanovich) taking it downtown.

This will feel more permanent and at home to the players/coaches.

[PowerPel]

Now they get to see beautiful Airline Drive.

[FlyGirl]

Now they get to see beautiful Airline Drive.

Has anyone ever complained about the Saints being able to see beautiful Airline Drive?

[BallSoHard]

Well, I'm in Harvey, just a spitball or two away. I only rag on Westwego because I literally NEVER go there unless it's on my way to cross the Huey P or if I'm going...well...west.

Mo's pizza is the only reason to go!

[The JNR]

Mo's pizza is the only reason to go!

YES.

[PowerPel]

Has anyone ever complained about the Saints being able to see beautiful Airline Drive?

I guess it is getting better now Airline got Sonic. Hurricane's BBQ(right across from Sam's) is pretty good too.

[Ceedee M]

This is my last thread hijack FlyGirl, I promise. But real talk, if anyone is on the Westbank, you should check out Nola Motorsports Park. It is right down the street from the Alario Center (as you go towards Lapalco not the Expressway). It's listed as being in Avondale not Westwego, though. Anyway, if you like driving go-karts or you have your own motorbike or like to race cars in general, you should check out the tracks. The karts go like 70 mph. One of the best kept secrets on this side of the river.

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I was there Saturday for something unrelated.

It's a great facility.

[FlyGirl]

This is my last thread hijack FlyGirl, I promise. But real talk, if anyone is on the Westbank, you should check out Nola Motorsports Park. It is right down the street from the Alario Center (as you go towards Lapalco not the Expressway). It's listed as being in Avondale not Westwego, though. Anyway, if you like driving go-karts or you have your own motorbike or like to race cars in general, you should check out the tracks. The karts go like 70 mph. One of the best kept secrets on this side of the river.

I can't remember which former Hornets player it was but I remember them tweeting asking if there was a motorsports park in NOLA but at the time NOLA Motorsports Park hadn't yet opened. The player was traded before the Park officially opened.

[PowerPel]

Don't forget the TPC golf course. Does Chris Paul still do his golf tourney there?

[BallSoHard]

I can't remember which former Hornets player it was but I remember them tweeting asking if there was a motorsports park in NOLA but at the time NOLA Motorsports Park hadn't yet opened. The player was traded before the Park officially opened.

One name: Jay Williams

Steer clear of telling them !

[FlyGirl]

One name: Jay Williams

Steer clear of telling them !

[PowerPel]

Saw it as I passed Saints camp yesterday. It looks pretty much done except for some minor detailing&landscaping. Looks small from the street view but goes way back almost to the Saints cafeteria.

[PowerPel]

The iron fences are now up around the parking area at the Pels facility. Looks like I'm going to have to find another spot to watch the fireworks on Friday nights during Zephyr season.