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Posted on 7/16/13 at 11:54 am to Fun Bunch
I haven't seen anyone mention it, but Oden and Gordon played AAU ball together in high school. Oden was a year older than Gordon but they all played together, along with Mike Conley, for the Spiece Indy Heat. I saw them play in the Reebok Big Time tourney in Vegas in the summer of 05. They, of course won the tournament.
Just another thing to think about when wondering how NOLA got in on Oden. Former AAU teammates seems to be a big deal for these guys.
Just another thing to think about when wondering how NOLA got in on Oden. Former AAU teammates seems to be a big deal for these guys.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:01 pm to ThePistol
Doesn't Gordon keep talking about how he played AAU with Tyreke and Jrue?
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:20 pm to Puddinhead
Gordon played AGAINST Tyreke and Jrue. He was on the same team as Mike Conley and Greg Oden.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:22 pm to Puddinhead
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We have top of the line rehab facilities!
Yep. We can point to the great job we've done with Gordon as proof.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:28 pm to adono
Those rehab facilities aren't complete yet.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:29 pm to Chad504boy
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4) Story of Drew Brees and growth with the city
Brilliant!
What a great pitch. Brees came here as damaged goods...no one wanted him. The city embraced him and a struggling franchise won a Superbowl. Brees is now a sure first ballot HOF and a legend here. This could be Oden's story as well.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:51 pm to Chad504boy
Listen Greg,
.You will have the opportunity to prove yourself on a team that is not in the media a whole lot. The expectations and pressure will be a lot quieter with the Pelicans.
.You fill a position of need. This team needs a Center. You will get minutes, but the depth will take a lot of the load off of you. We will work you in, and allow you to adjust.
.You will be joining a very young team loaded with talent. You will have the opportunity to gel with this team, and become a part of a core that very well may end up being something special.
.You will play under a new regime, one that wants to win. New outstanding practice facilities that will rank amongst the tops of the league. We will do all we can for you to succeed.
.Lastly, just like you, this team is a fresh start. This is a chance for you, and this team, to start a new beginning.
.You will have the opportunity to prove yourself on a team that is not in the media a whole lot. The expectations and pressure will be a lot quieter with the Pelicans.
.You fill a position of need. This team needs a Center. You will get minutes, but the depth will take a lot of the load off of you. We will work you in, and allow you to adjust.
.You will be joining a very young team loaded with talent. You will have the opportunity to gel with this team, and become a part of a core that very well may end up being something special.
.You will play under a new regime, one that wants to win. New outstanding practice facilities that will rank amongst the tops of the league. We will do all we can for you to succeed.
.Lastly, just like you, this team is a fresh start. This is a chance for you, and this team, to start a new beginning.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 3:16 pm to Chad504boy
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We are all forgetting that his brother malcom plays for Saints.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 4:45 pm to Chad504boy
We're going to da ship?
Posted on 7/16/13 at 6:12 pm to adono
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Yep. We can point to the great job we've done with Gordon as proof.
Or Lopez, who was never able to play a whole season injury free with the infallible Suns training staff and played all 82 last year.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 6:17 pm to Chad504boy
Why are people excited about this? The guy was damaged goods coming out of OSU, has had multiple serious surgeries, and has not played in three years. I would not even extend any type of offer.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 6:33 pm to Chad504boy
Sign now or Smiht is gonna go tonya Harding on your knee first time we play.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 6:56 pm to Chad504boy
Let Eric Gordon give him a tour of all the nice and comfortable couches, saunas, and other spa-like services since he will be injured 95% of the time. Maybe even bring in some extra PS3's and XBox's to play on during the games.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 7:26 pm to Weebie
How about you can come or not, we had enough injured players to worry about last year??? 
This post was edited on 7/16/13 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 7/16/13 at 7:37 pm to TwoDatBait
1. Nola is a pretty good city
2. Jamaal Mashburn used to get laid here so can you
3. You don't have to play to get paid(Peja, Gordon)
4. If your a scrub here you become a legend like Aaron Gray, Dan Dickau, etc
5. Not that many people will know what you do so you can live in your bell tower incognito
2. Jamaal Mashburn used to get laid here so can you
3. You don't have to play to get paid(Peja, Gordon)
4. If your a scrub here you become a legend like Aaron Gray, Dan Dickau, etc
5. Not that many people will know what you do so you can live in your bell tower incognito
Posted on 7/16/13 at 11:11 pm to partywiththelombardi
Sign here or I am going to shite in your shoes!
This post was edited on 7/16/13 at 11:12 pm
Posted on 7/17/13 at 2:27 pm to touchdownjeebus
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Sign here or I am going to shite in your shoes!
You're quite the salesman.
Posted on 7/17/13 at 2:42 pm to bearhc
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Why are people excited about this?
Why do people get excited about the lottery? Low risk, High Reward. There were plenty of people who weren't excited when it looked like it might cost us a good player. But since it won't, what else are we going to do with the money planned for Oden? The roster is already set.
Posted on 7/17/13 at 2:55 pm to TigerinATL
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Why do people get excited about the lottery? Low risk, High Reward. There were plenty of people who weren't excited when it looked like it might cost us a good player. But since it won't, what else are we going to do with the money planned for Oden? The roster is already set.
Exactly. We aren't getting anyone else this offseason so what's $3 million from Benson's pocket mean to us? If this doesn't cost us a player, and it doesn't look like it will, there is literally ZERO risk here.
Why wouldn't we do it?
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