Pels Off season thread

[pelafanatic]

Don't confuse someone saying the name of a vague stat like wasted possessions and puzzling decisions as them actually giving a stat. Also, Dae used a ranking system as opposed to stats because the stats are pretty identical. Case in point, steals......Hart averaged 2.3, O'Neal 2.5, Melton 2.5, and Nance had 3.1 Anderson 1.2, and Sato .7. Not much difference between Hart, Melton, and O'Neal. But if he posts the actual stats, everyone would see there isn't much difference, so he instead throws out a ranking putting Hart in 4th because that looks worse.

The most egregious stat sin is just pushing away the rebound stat. Like rebounds don't matter. "Other than the rebounding......"

Well we're debating the 5th to 7th position. That's where you're talking about players who specialize in one or two things. They won't have a ton of points.....they will just have one or two great categories. That's kinda the whole point to the position.

Where is this impression that Josh Hart is a good defender coming from? I've never thought he was particularly good, and even bad at times in certain matchups. He's strong, so he can guard some larger wings, but normal sized wings give him nightmares because he isn't laterally quick. Now, I think rebounding is a factor, an Hart obviously excels there; but if you're always going to play a center next to Zion, who cares?

He's a bad offensive player in basically every aspect other than transition. If he could shoot the 3, that would obviously be a different story.

He's an incredible hustle guy, sure, but those guys don't really have a place in playoff basketball. Is Hart really going to give you more than what Pat Connaughton gave the Bucks in that championship series?

If you're bringing him back at on a 1 year deal for the MLE or something, sure whatever. If you're tying up long term money to him, particularly over 10 mil per year, I think you're making a tremendous mistake.

[AusPel]

Where is this impression that Josh Hart is a good defender coming from? I've never thought he was particularly good, and even bad at times in certain matchups. He's strong, so he can guard some larger wings, but normal sized wings give him nightmares because he isn't laterally quick. Now, I think rebounding is a factor, an Hart obviously excels there; but if you're always going to play a center next to Zion, who cares?

He's a bad offensive player in basically every aspect other than transition. If he could shoot the 3, that would obviously be a different story.

He's an incredible hustle guy, sure, but those guys don't really have a place in playoff basketball. Is Hart really going to give you more than what Pat Connaughton gave the Bucks in that championship series?

If you're bringing him back at on a 1 year deal for the MLE or something, sure whatever. If you're tying up long term money to him, particularly over 10 mil per year, I think you're making a tremendous mistake.

I disagree. I think hustle guys are the difference between a title and not. See Portis this year. Also Jrue. Every single possession counts in the finals.

[pelafanatic]

I disagree. I think hustle guys are the difference between a title and not. See Portis this year. Also Jrue. Every single possession counts in the finals.

Portis and Jrue are more than hustle guys. Calling Jrue Holiday a hustle guy is criminal. Bobby Portis just shot 47% from 3 over the course of a full season.

NAW is a hustle guy who also has a skillset that works outside of just hustle plays. If you want to invest in a hustle guy, invest in NAW

[AusPel]

Portis and Jrue are more than hustle guys. Calling Jrue Holiday a hustle guy is criminal. Bobby Portis just shot 47% from 3 over the course of a full season.

NAW is a hustle guy who also has a skillset that works outside of just hustle plays. If you want to invest in a hustle guy, invest in NAW

I wasn't insinuating Jrue was just a hustle guy, but the effect passionate guys have

[Pelicanidae]

I wasn't insinuating Jrue was just a hustle guy, but the effect passionate guys have

Yeah, I agree with this but the term ''hustle guy'' is usually one that gets applied to players who have a relatively lacklustre skillset but who ''earn'' minutes by just playing super hard. Zylan Cheatham was a hustle guy; using that term on someone like Jrue seems nuts even though I get what you mean.

When Giannis was outworking everyone in Game 6 of the finals and blocking everything and rebounding like a beast, he was hustling hard. But he wasn't a ''hustle guy''.

[pelafanatic]

I wasn't insinuating Jrue was just a hustle guy, but the effect passionate guys have

Fair, and don't read what I'm not saying, I love hustle guys. I think they are super important, but I think they have to be able to do something else either offensively or defensively in order to make an impact in the playoffs. Caruso is a good defender for the Lakers. Portis is automatic from the corners for Milwaukee. Crowder can guard guys like Lebron in the playoffs for 20 minutes a night.

I just don't think Hart really does anything outside of rebounding. I love him in those bench units with Kira-NAW-Hart-Zion-Hayes because those units need rebounding. In the playoffs, though, you aren't going with a 10 man rotation.

My point is I would be looking for a hustle guy who fits better with Zion and BI, whether it be shooting or defensively. Bobby Portis, for example, would be perfect

[AusPel]

Fair, and don't read what I'm not saying, I love hustle guys. I think they are super important, but I think they have to be able to do something else either offensively or defensively in order to make an impact in the playoffs. Caruso is a good defender for the Lakers. Portis is automatic from the corners for Milwaukee. Crowder can guard guys like Lebron in the playoffs for 20 minutes a night.

I just don't think Hart really does anything outside of rebounding. I love him in those bench units with Kira-NAW-Hart-Zion-Hayes because those units need rebounding. In the playoffs, though, you aren't going with a 10 man rotation.

My point is I would be looking for a hustle guy who fits better with Zion and BI, whether it be shooting or defensively. Bobby Portis, for example, would be perfect

For me, Hart wants the ball more than any guy on the floor. Whether this makes up for his flaws, I can't quantify. But I do love that side of him

[pelafanatic]

For me, Hart wants the ball more than any guy on the floor. Whether this makes up for his flaws, I can't quantify. But I do love that side of him

If the plan is to start Hayes next season (2022-2023), I think Hart makes more sense. There's also something to be said for potentially losing Lonzo's rebounding. He was a very good rebounder for us, which may make Hart's skill more necessary

[DroopyDawg]

[JJackisangry]

You can’t teach motor, but as other guys have said we have guys like NAW and Naji that have shown those traits too (and Naji is making the freakin minimum) while NAW has shown the ability to run games here and there and be a big presence when needed. Hart has to improve somewhere on the offensive end so he isn’t a hindrance on the floor in those final minutes. Otherwise he isn’t worth sixth man money. He isn’t that great defensively to warrant a big deal like Iggy, etc.

[AusPel]

You can’t teach motor, but as other guys have said we have guys like NAW and Naji that have shown those traits too (and Naji is making the freakin minimum) while NAW has shown the ability to run games here and there and be a big presence when needed. Hart has to improve somewhere on the offensive end so he isn’t a hindrance on the floor in those final minutes. Otherwise he isn’t worth sixth man money. He isn’t that great defensively to warrant a big deal like Iggy, etc.

Who are you referring to?

[AusPel]

I also think Naji can be a better Hart at a fraction of the cost.

Loved just about everything I've seen from that guy. And he's 3 inches taller

[JJackisangry]

Who are you referring to?

It’s about Hart.

[pelafanatic]

I also think Naji can be a better Hart at a fraction of the cost.

Loved just about everything I've seen from that guy. And he's 3 inches taller

Yea I think Naji could potentially be your Jae Crowder

[AusPel]

I'm gonna buy a Naji jersey

[Taker597]

I think I'd be happy with the following:

Brogdon Hart Lewis
NAW Springer Duarte
Ingram Naji
Zion Johnson JT Thor
Jonas Jaxson Willy


I could lose Hart and upgrade depth.

[JJackisangry]

The good thing about this draft is I could see several steals popping up in the second round and we have plenty of those picks to fill out the squad for now if we strike out on FA. Very curious to see what our priority is with no. 17

[AusPel]

I think I'd be happy with the following:

Brogdon Hart Lewis
NAW Springer Duarte
Ingram Naji
Zion Johnson JT Thor
Jonas Jaxson Willy


I could lose Hart and upgrade depth.

Swapped Ball and Hart for Springer, Duarte and Thor?

Done

[DroopyDawg]

Still need at least 2 (more) wings that can shoot. Having JV helps to un-clog the lane for Zion, but when the defense collapses... who else on the roster besides BI can Zion kick it out to that you guys can feel confident that he'll make the shot?

If we can get 2 young 3&D wings that would do wonders for our roster.

[Pelicanidae]

Don’t be surprised if the Pelicans make another move regarding pick No. 17.

According to sources, Pelicans could look to move back in the draft or could look to move the pick with an eye towards getting more immediate veteran help.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) July 27, 2021

Not a surprise but just putting it here anyway

[pelafanatic]

Don’t be surprised if the Pelicans make another move regarding pick No. 17.

According to sources, Pelicans could look to move back in the draft or could look to move the pick with an eye towards getting more immediate veteran help.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) July 27, 2021

Not a surprise but just putting it here anyway

Utah is the most obvious candidate right? We can take either Ingles or Bojan into cap space.

[PELICANSFAN]

Utah is the most obvious candidate right? We can take either Ingles or Bojan into cap space.

Yeah, can expand the Memphis trade by adding Utah and absorb a contract. Ingles would leave us more flexibility.

[TennMan23]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...631396353?s=21
Any interest in Forbes?

[PELICANSFAN]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...631396353?s=21
Any interest in Forbes?

Nice sparkplug off the bench. Would obviously depend on cost.

[Pelicanidae]

I'm very lukewarm on Forbes tbh. Not negative or anything, he does have bankable skills, but I'd much rather have Ingles or Bojan, or even go the route of helping Atlanta shed some of their upcoming extensions and taking on Bodgan or Huerter.