Pelican draft workouts

[PelicanFever]

After how weak we were at PG this season I really don't want to pass on Burke. Its been awhile since I've seen someone dominate at PG like he did this past year. He was obviously the best player in college basketball this year. He's a winner and a leader. I don't think his upside is limited at all. I really think Burke, Oladipo and McLemore are the only players in this class with star potential and Burke has shown me a lot more than the other two. I hope we take him this year and draft our SF of the future next year. If we take Len or Saric, I'll be pretty disappointed.

sounds like jameer nelson to me...a good but not elite point guard..people are getting carried away on burke on here

[Bee-Fense]

Trey Burke is a better passer and takes better care of the ball than Nelson ever did. Also Burke is longer than Nelson, with an extra 3 inches to his wingspan and an inch taller. As a prospect, I like Burke a bit more than Nelson.

However, I don't see him as an elite point guard either (definitely not Chris Paul), but rather as a guy that's going to be really solid for a long time and probably top 15 at his position for a while. Considering his leadership and toughness (something this team needs more of), I'll gladly take that, especially in this draft.

[RUFshreve]

sounds like jameer nelson to me...a good but not elite point guard..people are getting carried away on burke on here

I think his ceiling is much higger than Jameer Nelson.

[demiurg]

in other news the suns are very interested in shabazz and his offensive potential and could be their potential pick at 5. mclemore or oladipo come on down.

The Suns aren't drafting Shabazz at #5, that's crazy talk. Especially with Oladipo and/or McLemore on the board.

[RUFshreve]

The Suns aren't drafting Shabazz at #5, that's crazy talk. Especially with Oladipo and/or McLemore on the board.

There's always teams falling in love with a certain prospect. If they like Bazz that much, I could definitely see them picking him over Oladipo.

[Eman5805]

Is this the same Trey Burke that played at Michigan?

The one and only.

[da ThRONe]

The one and only.

This Trey Burke at 1:27 that blows by his defender.

[jhow0036]

http://www.bourbonstreetshots.com/20...aw-from-draft/

Dario Saric officially withdraws from the draft

[The JNR]

Good digging, MM. That's a shame, especially since his article got me on board with Saric just yesterday.

[da ThRONe]

Strange he would do this. We've seen enough international guys get drafted and stay put a few years. Why in a year where it's reported he's looked at as top 10 pick would he not want his name in the draft regardless if he thinks he's ready or not?

Either way I think he's way too slow to be a difference maker as a wing player.

[Bee-Fense]

Jan Vesely did pretty much the same thing. This isn't unheard of. He just isn't ready.

In other news, Alex Len has now moved up to number 1 on DraftExpress's big board. Wow.

[Purple Haze]

sounds like jameer nelson to me...a good but not elite point guard..people are getting carried away on burke on here

More like people are getting carried away with calling people out about getting carried away about Burke

[Purple Haze]

That's not surprising. They want a SG in the worst way.

You see him more as a 2?

[Purple Haze]

I believe they do. He was one of the first prospects they interviewed at the combine and he's the first prospect their bringing in for a private workout on the 14th. Not to mention the rumors coming from the FO that they like burke and the flexibilty that he provides for the backcourt.

Link to rumors? Haven't heard that in any of my twitter sources

[da ThRONe]

You see him more as a 2?

I think he almost has to in order to be an impact player. He doesn't have any advantages as a 3. Average athlete, slightly below average shooter, and he'll be undersized. At the 2 he can use his size and length to his advantage. I think he has enough laterally quickness to stay in front of enough guys where he's not a liability.

[jhow0036]

Link to rumors? Haven't heard that in any of my twitter sources

Demps has not ruled out the possibility the Pelicans could trade the pick to move up or down, obtain multiple picks or acquire more veterans to improve their roster. Sources say the Pelicans like Burke because he has the potential to get them in their offensive sets quicker and he could provide more versatility in their backcourt that could include starting point guard Greivis Vasquez playing off the ball. -VIA Times Picayune

[Purple Haze]

I think he almost has to in order to be an impact player. He doesn't have any advantages as a 3. Average athlete, slightly below average shooter, and he'll be undersized. At the 2 he can use his size and length to his advantage. I think he has enough laterally quickness to stay in front of enough guys where he's not a liability.

Interesting thoughts. Makes me nervous that we'd try and force him to the 3 out of need if we get stuck with him. Hope that's not the case.

I'm getting optimistic about getting to choose between Dipo and Burke.

[Purple Haze]

Demps has not ruled out the possibility the Pelicans could trade the pick to move up or down, obtain multiple picks or acquire more veterans to improve their roster. Sources say the Pelicans like Burke because he has the potential to get them in their offensive sets quicker and he could provide more versatility in their backcourt that could include starting point guard Greivis Vasquez playing off the ball. -VIA Times Picayune

Oh, that? Blech. Anything that includes Vasquez "off the ball" makes me nauseous

But hey I'll take it.

[jhow0036]

I'm not too optimistic about Dipo because it seems like Minny really wants to trade up to get him. This came out a lil while ago.


There's still a strong interest from the Wolves in moving up in the June 27 NBA draft to select Indiana guard Victor Oladipo. According to sources, the Wolves have spoken to Oladipo's camp. No workout has been set up, because Oladipo's representatives need sufficient evidence that the Wolves can move up to Orlando's spot at No. 2, Washington's spot at No. 3 or Charlotte's spot at No. 4.

[AD23forMVP]

McNamara said yesterday that Dell doesn't even like Oladipo.

[Inner_GI]

McNamara said yesterday that Dell doesn't even like Oladipo.

Then who does he like? I thought Dipo was the Monty/Dell player he used to refute the potential of drafting Burke.

[Purple Haze]

McNamara said yesterday that Dell doesn't even like Oladipo.

OH WELL THEN.

[Purple Haze]

Then who does he like? I thought Dipo was the Monty/Dell player he used to refute the potential of drafting Burke.

Sure as heck was, that was the twitter conversation I HAD WITH HIM on twitter

[saintsinNO]

Jan Vesely did pretty much the same thing. This isn't unheard of. He just isn't ready.

In other news, Alex Len has now moved up to number 1 on DraftExpress's big board. Wow.

Size rises. Overall, I'm not so sure, but as far as what he flashes...he certainly could be the #1 guy if he develops. His ceiling is HIGH. 7'1" and can move, score and rebound. Maryland guards also were a big reason he didn't have better production.

[da ThRONe]

Interesting thoughts. Makes me nervous that we'd try and force him to the 3 out of need if we get stuck with him. Hope that's not the case.

I'm getting optimistic about getting to choose between Dipo and Burke.

My two highest rated players. I'd love that.