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    Quote Originally Posted by WhoDatPelican View Post
    Lmao

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    As long as they don't have to give up any players to get him
    I think its a win win.

    I still cant believe Minny payed Roy the money they did last season.
    3M is reasonable even if he only plays limited games like Gordon did
    last season.

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    Per Stein on Twitter, The Mavs are close to signing Dalembert to a one year deal. That ups our chances to get Lebron's grandfather a bit.

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    I'm not excited about this, but it would say a lot about how far this franchise came over one summer if he chose us over anyone else.

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    please choose anyone but us.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maverick91579 View Post
    please choose anyone but us.
    Why? This is the epitome of Low Risk - High Reward. As long as we don't cut JSmith to get him I don't see how this could be bad even if he never plays for us.

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    What's the worst thing that can happen if we sign him?

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    Quote Originally Posted by maverick91579 View Post
    please choose anyone but us.
    It has no bearing on anyone else. No reason not to.
    Wherehappens.

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    People.... Cut the ignorance, this defined low risk and high reward. Could be exactly what we need
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    Coming into the draft and offseason I was hoping our team could maybe look like this:

    C: Lopez / Smith
    PF: Davis / Anderson
    SF: Porter / Webster
    SG: Gordon / Rivers
    PG: Jennings / Vasquez

    Instead Dell Demps has went way beyond my expectations this offseason and imagine if we look like this opening night:

    C: Oden / Stiemsma / Withey
    PF: Davis / Anderson / Smith
    SF: Evans / Aminu
    SG: Gordon / Morrow
    PG: Holiday / Rivers / Jackson

    I really hope Dell & Loomis talk Greg Oden into joining this awesome makeover to the new Pelicans. If we could somehow end up with just 75% of Greg Oden before the injuries, we could really be considered contenders for a championship in a few years. We would have everything in place for greatness.

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    Unless you are n Bensons' will, this an only be a good thing.

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    Vinny I totally agree. Its definitely low risk high reward. Its not like we are trying to give him a long extended contract. When he played he put up pretty solid numbers.

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    I hope we sign him because the guy is too talented not to at least see how that knee will respond.

    But at the same time... I'm not too confident that he'll make it through half the season without another major setback. I mean... 3 micro-fracture surgeries?

    Surprise me Greg...

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    Sources at ESPN are saying even though the Mavs have agreed to a deal with Dalembert they are still going after Oden, and they have had 3 face to face meetings with Oden this week. I really Hope that going last and some magical words from Dell and Loomis will work!

    Side Note: I believe that colleges should offer a course in learning the new CBA and Cap, but then they have to find people besides Larry Coon and 42 to teach it.
    In Dell we trust

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    I have no faith that Oden will be able to play healthy, but I would still like this signing. It may be a small chance he can be healthy, but there is still that chance. Even if it's 5%.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PrimeTimeWhoDat View Post
    Coming into the draft and offseason I was hoping our team could maybe look like this:

    C: Lopez / Smith
    PF: Davis / Anderson
    SF: Porter / Webster
    SG: Gordon / Rivers
    PG: Jennings / Vasquez

    Instead Dell Demps has went way beyond my expectations this offseason and imagine if we look like this opening night:

    C: Oden / Stiemsma / Withey
    PF: Davis / Anderson / Smith
    SF: Evans / Aminu
    SG: Gordon / Morrow
    PG: Holiday / Rivers / Jackson

    I really hope Dell & Loomis talk Greg Oden into joining this awesome makeover to the new Pelicans. If we could somehow end up with just 75% of Greg Oden before the injuries, we could really be considered contenders for a championship in a few years. We would have everything in place for greatness.
    Well said.

    What we have up:
    -2013 1st round pick (6th - Nerlens Noel)
    -2014 1st round draft pick (TBD - Top 5 protected)
    -Robin Lopez
    -Greivis Vasquez

    What we got:
    -Jrue Holiday
    -2013 2nd round draft pick (42nd - Pierre Jackson)
    -Tyreke Evans
    -Jeff Withey (2013 2nd round pick - 39th)

    I'd say it's a pretty good turn around at a reasonable price.

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    Just to jumpback into the conversation....Brandon Wright is still out in free agency. He may not have the "hyped up potential" of G.O., but what he does have is 2 good legs! Ive said it in this thread before, I'll say it again....I have no faith in someone who has played the equivalent of 1 full seasons in 6 and hasn't played in the league in a year....I guess it's kinda like looking at cars...Some people see the nice paint, booming stereo, big shiney rims, and completely miss the fact that the engine is missing....
    I'll say it till Im more blue in the face than a smurf.....

    No to Greg Oden...Please no....

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    Quote Originally Posted by NOSportsFan View Post
    Just to jumpback into the conversation....Brandon Wright is still out in free agency. He may not have the "hyped up potential" of G.O., but what he does have is 2 good legs! Ive said it in this thread before, I'll say it again....I have no faith in someone who has played the equivalent of 1 full seasons in 6 and hasn't played in the league in a year....I guess it's kinda like looking at cars...Some people see the nice paint, booming stereo, big shiney rims, and completely miss the fact that the engine is missing....
    I'll say it till Im more blue in the face than a smurf.....

    No to Greg Oden...Please no....
    Rumor is Wright is negotiating to re-sign with the Mavs for $4 million or more per year. If so, he is not an option.

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    Hand me Brandon Wright over G.O 8 days a week z that said, G.O is more affordable ATM.
    If you Jimmer it, they will come.

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    I would definitely love to have Greg Oden, to belabor the point, high risk low reward. But, one of the bleacher report writers made a good point.

    To paraphrase he's on two messed up knees and even if he does come back, probably isn't very long in the league. If he wants to win, he should probably go to the Heat.

    I agree, the Pelicans are about 3-4 years from becoming legit championship contenders. Who knows if he lasts that long. I would love to have him, and if we can sell him on the lack of limelight we have a shot. But my gut tells me he's going to the Heat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KikkomanSauce View Post
    I would definitely love to have Greg Oden, to belabor the point, high risk low reward. But, one of the bleacher report writers made a good point.

    To paraphrase he's on two messed up knees and even if he does come back, probably isn't very long in the league. If he wants to win, he should probably go to the Heat.

    I agree, the Pelicans are about 3-4 years from becoming legit championship contenders. Who knows if he lasts that long. I would love to have him, and if we can sell him on the lack of limelight we have a shot. But my gut tells me he's going to the Heat.
    3-4 years? That's not much of a window when you consider a bunch of players will be up for contracts by that time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KikkomanSauce View Post
    I would definitely love to have Greg Oden, to belabor the point, high risk low reward. But, one of the bleacher report writers made a good point.

    To paraphrase he's on two messed up knees and even if he does come back, probably isn't very long in the league. If he wants to win, he should probably go to the Heat.

    I agree, the Pelicans are about 3-4 years from becoming legit championship contenders. Who knows if he lasts that long. I would love to have him, and if we can sell him on the lack of limelight we have a shot. But my gut tells me he's going to the Heat.
    How are we 3-4 years from contending?
    Have you been paying attention?

    If our fast 5 (Jrue, EG, Tyreke, Ryno and Davis) stay healthy through the year, they will contend.

    I honestly think that Jrue and Tyreke will play with chips on their shoulders. Plus EG is ALL IN and with something to prove. Davis will make that 2nd year leap and show night in and out why he was the most coveted prospect in several years. And don't forget Ryno being the best stretch 4 in the league.

    Add solid role players Aminu, Morrow and Smith along with possibly a Greg Oden and this team is ready to contend. .

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    Quote Originally Posted by GameBreaker View Post
    How are we 3-4 years from contending?
    Have you been paying attention?

    If our fast 5 (Jrue, EG, Tyreke, Ryno and Davis) stay healthy through the year, they will contend.

    I honestly think that Jrue and Tyreke will play with chips on their shoulders. Plus EG is ALL IN and with something to prove. Davis will make that 2nd year leap and show night in and out why he was the most coveted prospect in several years. And don't forget Ryno being the best stretch 4 in the league.

    Add solid role players Aminu, Morrow and Smith along with possibly a Greg Oden and this team is ready to contend. .
    For a championship?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PelsFan2313 View Post
    For a championship?
    Playoff contender.

    Once you get there anything can happen.

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