Pelicans picking for need?

[BallSoHard]

What if the prospect doesn't want to be stashed? That's a very real possibility with a prospect like Gobert.

You talk to him. If he doesn't want to be stashed you don't pick them. Most o these guys can make what their rookie contracts are overseas and play. Most players like to play instead of riding the end of the bench. It can be win win; but it's his choice.

[donato]

I've never seen Gobert play. The film doesn't lie either. Scouting is crucial.

I haven't either. It appears he's quite good at blocking shots though, so there's that.

[luckyman]

Actually OKC wasn't the first to use this model, it was the spurs (who Monty and Dell are a product of). The got their franchise pieces in Duncan, Manu, and Parker from the draft. I think we can get a great player in FA, but the Pelicans are in no way in win now mode. If you listen to all interviews from Pelican personnel they all say the same thing. They are in rebuilding mode, and it's a three year plan (starting last year). We got our franchise big man in AD and hopefully our franchise guard in Burke. Throw them in with key pieces like Rivers, Anderson, Lopez, Gordon (if they aren't fed up with him), GV and hopefully a big time wing in the draft next year then we have a contender in 3 years.

You don't have to be in a win now mode to try to acquire free agents. Get into the playoffs mode will suffice, which is exactly what Monty and Dell have been preaching since the season ended. They want to get some vets in here and pronto.

I also never said OKC was the first and there were teams before the Spurs who built mainly by drafting . OKC is the team most people refer to nowadays, so that is who I chose.

[TPDG22]

If New Orleans draft Burke or McLemore then they have to look at trade options for Eric Gordon. With a backcourt roster of Eric, GV, Rivers and Roberts there won't be any playing time for a Top 5 selection at G to get. Therefore, which leads me to believe that neither of the top G's in this draft will we select unless there BPA. In the most realistic scenario, I think we'll select either Muhammad or Len to add depth a frontcourt we need to continue to add depth to.

Now, if we do select Trey Burke or any of the top G's in this draft then I can't imagine Eric Gordon being on the team next season. A line-up such as the following would be interesting: (A 3-Guard line-up that can push the basketball in an up-tempo style.)

PG: Trey Burke
SG: Austin Rivers
SF: Greivis Vasquez
PF: Anthony Davis
C: *Free Agent

[AD23forMVP]

Picking a PG doesn't effect Gordons future with the team at all.

[Eman5805]

Rather enhances his future, really.

[jhow0036]

Picking a PG doesn't effect Gordons future with the team at all.

Agree 100%

[Psalm 102.6]

The question is do we take Noel is we're number one. Obviously he's a long-term pick meaning this team may struggle again. That's not a bad thing considering how good the next draft is at the wings.

I don't think. If they win the lottery, I see them either taking Ben McLemore or trading down to be honest.

[Purple Haze]

Picking a PG doesn't effect Gordons future with the team at all.

Yeah that was a weird statement. Like Eman said, if anything is makes it more realistic for him to stay.

[TPDG22]

Picking a PG doesn't effect Gordons future with the team at all.

How so? Austin Rivers is the PG of the future which was stated by Monty himself. In addition, you have Vasquez and Roberts.

[BallSoHard]

How so? Austin Rivers is the PG of the future which was stated by Monty himself. In addition, you have Vasquez and Roberts.

Ok, which piece of this statement includes Gordon ?

[HornetGuru]

we need a sf, with a good SF and a healthy gordon we are a playoff team

[Psalm 102.6]

I don't think Aminu is a BAD SF persay, but he's not going to be one who lights up the scoreboard with points.

[TPDG22]

Ok, which piece of this statement includes Gordon ?

I was only pertaining to the PG position.

[NMThreeMVP]

If Monty and Dell are ready to go into "playoff mode" then we need to draft/sign reliable scorers -someone who can create their own shot.

We don't currently have that on the team because our coaches and players can't rely on Eric Gordon.

Look for them to draft/sign the best scorers regardless of position.

[JJackisangry]

I don't think Aminu is a BAD SF persay, but he's not going to be one who lights up the scoreboard with points.

He isnt a bad sf, but his lack of versatility hinders us. I dont think this matters because we have a very slim chance of resigning him. The question is: who becomes our wing? Will we adress the situation with FA/draft/trade? If we get the 3rd pick and Porter is there i find it hard to believe we dont take him.

[JJackisangry]

If Monty and Dell are ready to go into "playoff mode" then we need to draft/sign reliable scorers -someone who can create their own shot.

We don't currently have that on the team because our coaches and players can't rely on Eric Gordon.

Look for them to draft/sign the best scorers regardless of position.

We were never relying on Eric Gordon. These last two years have been rebuilding years. You need to quit assuming hes going to be injured all the time. He played a large chunk of the season, and he only sat out back to backs bc management wanted to be cautious. If we trade Eric Gordon we wont be making the playoffs anytime soon. Id rather take my chances with a young player who is capable of dominating games rather than trade for a grizzly veteran who is no more than a role player...

[NMThreeMVP]

We were never relying on Eric Gordon. These last two years have been rebuilding years. You need to quit assuming hes going to be injured all the time. He played a large chunk of the season, and he only sat out back to backs bc management wanted to be cautious. If we trade Eric Gordon we wont be making the playoffs anytime soon. Id rather take my chances with a young player who is capable of dominating games rather than trade for a grizzly veteran who is no more than a role player...

If this staff decides to rely on Eric Gordon to be that young player capable of dominating games in order for this team to contend next season (or 4 yrs from now), then this staff is stupid.

You can't turn a wh*** into a house wife. And you can't depend on a guy who's been unreliable since high school to all of a sudden maximize all of his potential on a consistent basis.

[JJackisangry]

If this staff decides to rely on Eric Gordon to be that young player capable of dominating games in order for this team to contend next season (or 4 yrs from now), then this staff is stupid.

You can't turn a wh*** into a house wife. And you can't depend on a guy who's been unreliable since high school to all of a sudden maximize all of his potential on a consistent basis.

We'll see buddy . I think they take BMAC if hes on the board, but it doesnt mean anyones gone. It does give us flexibility in the back court, and we can move Gordon when we see fit. Rushing to trade Gordon for cap relief is silly when we are 14 mil under the cap. We have time, and i dont see his butt leaving Nola just yet.

[NMThreeMVP]

We'll see buddy . I think they take BMAC if hes on the board, but it doesnt mean anyones gone. It does give us flexibility in the back court, and we can move Gordon when we see fit. Rushing to trade Gordon for cap relief is silly when we are 14 mil under the cap. We have time, and i dont see his butt leaving Nola just yet.

I don't know if we'll trade him, but we need to find someone in the draft who can potentially create their own offense and dominate a game offensively. We currently don't have that. I'm not sure BMAC is that guy either. Not aggressive enough.

[JJackisangry]

I don't know if we'll trade him, but we need to find someone in the draft who can potentially create their own offense and dominate a game offensively. We currently don't have that. I'm not sure BMAC is that guy either. Not aggressive enough.

You have to take what you can get in this draft. Mclemore is the 2nd best prospect sadly. I am worried about his mentality as well.

[Official]

I don't know if we'll trade him, but we need to find someone in the draft who can potentially create their own offense and dominate a game offensively. We currently don't have that. I'm not sure BMAC is that guy either. Not aggressive enough.

Trey Burke?

[HornetGuru]

how do people feel about this lineup:

Rivers
Gordon
Porter
Ryno
Davis

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

how do people feel about this lineup:

Rivers
Gordon
Porter
Ryno
Davis

In 2-3 years very happy.
Not next season unless, we want to be in the lottery AGAIN.

[Blackout]

how do people feel about this lineup:

Rivers
Gordon
Porter
Ryno
Davis

Rather this one than drafting Burke.