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Fan Conference Call - Who's In?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 11:39 am
Posted on 4/30/13 at 11:39 am
REMINDER: LIVE INTERACTIVE FAN CONFERENCE CALL TODAY!
Join us for an exclusive live Interactive Fan Conference Call TODAY at 6:00 p.m. CST. Throughout the call you'll hear our esteemed panel discuss the direction of the team and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions.
The live call will be moderated by Pelicans TV Play-by-Play announcer, Joel Meyers and will feature Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha, General Manager Dell Demps and Head Coach Monty Williams.
Joining the live conference call is easy: JUST ANSWER YOUR PHONE!
You'll receive the call this evening shortly before 6:00 p.m. CST. Once you answer the phone, you'll be directly connected to the live conference call. If you miss the call or do not receive the call at the proper number, you can dial 1-877-229-8493 and enter pin 16182 to join the live conference call at any time.
Join us for an exclusive live Interactive Fan Conference Call TODAY at 6:00 p.m. CST. Throughout the call you'll hear our esteemed panel discuss the direction of the team and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions.
The live call will be moderated by Pelicans TV Play-by-Play announcer, Joel Meyers and will feature Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha, General Manager Dell Demps and Head Coach Monty Williams.
Joining the live conference call is easy: JUST ANSWER YOUR PHONE!
You'll receive the call this evening shortly before 6:00 p.m. CST. Once you answer the phone, you'll be directly connected to the live conference call. If you miss the call or do not receive the call at the proper number, you can dial 1-877-229-8493 and enter pin 16182 to join the live conference call at any time.
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Posted on 4/30/13 at 12:23 pm to Spudly
So let's get a pelicans smack consensus on the future of the franchise so we can tell them what they've done wrong. Should we start with the hatred of Gordon or save that till the end so they don't hang up on us?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 12:39 pm to gatorhater211
We could all unite against the BeeZanies
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:02 pm to macatak911
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We could all unite against the BeeZanies
In.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:15 pm to macatak911
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We could all unite against the BeeZanies
I am all for this
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:25 pm to gatorhater211
That PIN isn't very personal ...
I'm in.
EtA: I approve of the use of Pelicans Smack. Did that get some traction among the people and alters before the threads were wacked?
I'm in.
EtA: I approve of the use of Pelicans Smack. Did that get some traction among the people and alters before the threads were wacked?
This post was edited on 4/30/13 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:31 pm to 42
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Pelicans Smack
Too West Banky.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:45 pm to Jester
There are tons of options.
Not married any of them.
West Bank... so Addis?
Not married any of them.
West Bank... so Addis?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:10 pm to Jester
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Too West Banky
Makes us Chalmations shine.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:05 pm to Gtothemoney
From the conference call:
Dell on who we want in the draft:
On Free Agency:
Monty on the Cornerstone:
On Rivers:
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 2m #Pelicans Team President Dennis Lauscha tells fans that they will have input in new team mascot among other things.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This post was edited on 4/30/13 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:11 pm to Cap Crunch
Keep us updated. K thx 
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:17 pm to droman225
Whatever you want, queer
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:18 pm to Cap Crunch
Don't Collins me, bro.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:19 pm to droman225
:coco2:
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:24 pm to Spudly
I'm listening. I'm learning a whole lot . . . soooooo much . . . free agency, draft choice, etc . . . we'll see.
Eric Gordon is doing just fine and they get along.
Austin Rivers is dynamic and is working on using his left hand (thank God . . . if so that'll improve his game)
Only thing I can think of is that we are surpassing last year's season ticket sales and renewals.
Eric Gordon is doing just fine and they get along.
Austin Rivers is dynamic and is working on using his left hand (thank God . . . if so that'll improve his game)
Only thing I can think of is that we are surpassing last year's season ticket sales and renewals.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:34 pm to VOR
Dell saying that a new practice facility certainly helps with FA
Experienced players help win games
Monty of offensive plan:
Interesting
On Davis and Anderson playing together more:
On NOLA being a small market trying to attract players:
That's it for questions, just making closing statements now. For more, got to Mason Ginsberg's twitter or use the link that 42 provided for updates
Experienced players help win games
Monty of offensive plan:
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 51s Monty pushes efficiency, easy baskets, which starts with defense/transition. Says you need speed & athletes. Brings up offensive efficiency!
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m Monty says that the team was in top half of the league in offensive efficiency last season, which he didn't expect. That's true, but barely.
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 52s Monty says speed gives you the ability to make choices. Cites the removal of Westbrook's speed from OKC's lineup making them more beatable.
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 3m Dell commends Roberts for working hard to get where he is. Was played first at SG, only started playing PG overseas. Still learning position
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 51s Monty says he prefers players who are married because they have a different perspective on their responsibilities as a pro.
Interesting
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 37s Question about talent in European leagues. Dell says it's coming back. Says Europeans are often more advanced at younger ages than Americans
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m Question about offseason fan interaction with players. Lauscha says they don't have to ask their players, & instead they come to him.
On Davis and Anderson playing together more:
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m Monty mentions making it a priority to protect Anthony Davis as a young player. Says that centers in the West have changed (more mass).
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m At some point in the future, he'll force teams to match up with us and not the other way around.
On NOLA being a small market trying to attract players:
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m Monty says having an owner who is "all in" helps, as does a touristy city and a fan-first organization.
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Mason Ginsberg ?@MasonGinsberg 1m Cites player development both within the team and continuing to grow with other organizations.
That's it for questions, just making closing statements now. For more, got to Mason Ginsberg's twitter or use the link that 42 provided for updates
This post was edited on 4/30/13 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:37 pm to VOR
Posted on 4/30/13 at 9:19 pm to Cap Crunch
quote:Interesting. Victor Oladipo scored most of his points in transition.
Monty pushes efficiency, easy baskets, which starts with defense/transition. Says you need speed & athletes. Brings up offensive efficiency!
Posted on 4/30/13 at 9:20 pm to 42
They mentioned wanting to add more veterans next year, which is something that always bothered me about our roster this year. We lacked one of those old 10+ year vets that understood the league and could help youngsters like Davis and Rivers through their rookie year.
I listen to these great HOF level players tell the stories of their careers and almost without exception they talk about the vet(s) on their team who was so valuable to them when they were young.
Davis gets lots of KG comparisons, so I went back and looked some KG rookie year highlights and two of the first people I see on his team are Terry Porter and Sam Mitchell. Both guys future successful nba head coaches, and both were constantly in his ear.
There was a game earlier in the year was Davis got a couple ticky tack fouls and you could see he was frustrated out of his mind. He was throwing his hands up in the air and kept looking to the bench asking what he was doing wrong. Finally Monty took him out. He comes to the bench and on one side of him is 19 year old Austin Rivers and on the other side is Roger Mason. He started venting to Mason and Mason looks at him with a, "dude i'm just happy to be in the league", look. Thats when a PJ Brown-type was sorely needed.
I just listened to Simmons' podcast with Jason Collins and was mentioning the old vets the helped him through his early years. He also mentioned Zaza Pachulia calling and thanking him for some of the tricks Collins taught him about guarding guys like Howard and Shaq.
I think some of our young guys really missed out on things like that. Im sure guys like Anderson and Smith did what they could but they're still in the middle of findings themselves in the league too.
Bump out end of the bench guys like Lance Thomas and Xavier Henry and bring in someone like Camby
I listen to these great HOF level players tell the stories of their careers and almost without exception they talk about the vet(s) on their team who was so valuable to them when they were young.
Davis gets lots of KG comparisons, so I went back and looked some KG rookie year highlights and two of the first people I see on his team are Terry Porter and Sam Mitchell. Both guys future successful nba head coaches, and both were constantly in his ear.
There was a game earlier in the year was Davis got a couple ticky tack fouls and you could see he was frustrated out of his mind. He was throwing his hands up in the air and kept looking to the bench asking what he was doing wrong. Finally Monty took him out. He comes to the bench and on one side of him is 19 year old Austin Rivers and on the other side is Roger Mason. He started venting to Mason and Mason looks at him with a, "dude i'm just happy to be in the league", look. Thats when a PJ Brown-type was sorely needed.
I just listened to Simmons' podcast with Jason Collins and was mentioning the old vets the helped him through his early years. He also mentioned Zaza Pachulia calling and thanking him for some of the tricks Collins taught him about guarding guys like Howard and Shaq.
I think some of our young guys really missed out on things like that. Im sure guys like Anderson and Smith did what they could but they're still in the middle of findings themselves in the league too.
Bump out end of the bench guys like Lance Thomas and Xavier Henry and bring in someone like Camby
Posted on 4/30/13 at 9:22 pm to eyeran
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There was a game earlier in the year was Davis got a couple ticky tack fouls and you could see he was frustrated out of his mind. He was throwing his hands up in the air and kept looking to the bench asking what he was doing wrong. Finally Monty took him out. He comes to the bench and on one side of him is 19 year old Austin Rivers and on the other side is Roger Mason. He started venting to Mason and Mason looks at him with a, "dude i'm just happy to be in the league", look. Thats when a PJ Brown-type was sorely needed
Yeah that's one thing I thought of all year. The closest we had to that was Jason Smiht, but injuries really prevented him from being out there with the young guys this year
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