re: Fan Conference Call - Who's In?

From the conference call:

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 2m #Pelicans Team President Dennis Lauscha tells fans that they will have input in new team mascot among other things.

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Dell on who we want in the draft:

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 7m Demps says that the #Pelicans are looking for the player who can best contribute both immediately and long-term. Pretty standard.

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On Free Agency:

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 5m Dell compares free agency to college recruiting, citing Ryan Anderson. Says Monty Williams helped sway Ryno to joining NOLA.

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 2m Question about cap space, Dell answers. He thinks that the #Pelicans will be $13-14 million under the cap this summer.

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Monty on the Cornerstone:

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 58s Inevitable Eric Gordon question. Monty says he's a valuable part of the team and brushes off the altercation in Utah as a non-issue.

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On Rivers:

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 25s Question about whether Rivers will be a PG or SG. Great question. Monty said he is working on his left hand w/ the injury to his right hand.

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 2m Monty says that when he watches the playoffs, all he sees is speed, pushing its importance.

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 2m Question about the new names for the #Pelicans dance team and mascot. Lauscha replies that team will ask fans for naming help in June/July.

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C'mon HT, lets make Pelicounts happen!

Question from 42 about naming rights to Arena, Champion's Square, and D-League:

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m Lauscha mentions the upgrading of NO Arena as a positive factor for finding naming rights to the arena. They are currently pursuing options.

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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 52s Lauscha says that they are not currently pursuing a D-League team. Not a high priority at the time. Too much else going on.

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