I do not profess to be a maven when it comes to the NBA and especially the draft. But I have really taken to this team, so I am asking question that I cannot answer:

Griffen and the rest of the Pels FO have frequently stated that they believe it is important to draft players with the character they want. Of the possible targets at #8, are there any that you believe would not fit because of their character? For example, I have seen a few comments that the Pels should not draft a player whose agency is Klutch. Is that a red flag for the Pels FO? Does anyone think that a certain potential prospect is a bad fit because of character? If so, who would that be and why? Thanks.

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Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 5/19/22 at 10:03 pm to The LGBM

They definitely want good locker room guys. Guys that work hard and are fun loving and are good teammates. No “me” guys or assholes.

There are…rumors about Shaedon Sharpe and his character but no confirmation.

Don’t know enough about most of these guys to say.

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Posted by Epic Cajun

Lafayette, LA

Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 5/19/22 at 10:57 pm to The LGBM

That’s why I tend to lean toward Sochan, a dude that is that good defensively has to have that “want it” factor. We can figure out the offensive side with him (see Herbert Jones).

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Posted by Soggymoss

Member since Aug 2018

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Posted on 5/20/22 at 9:15 am to The LGBM

This is the kind of guy you want/need to compliment everyone else on the team.
LINK

Shoots the 3, high character, stays in the gym, has leadership qualities and is unselfish on the court. Also willingly plays defense, but does get lost at times.

Mathurin HAS to be our pick if he’s there.

This post was edited on 5/20/22 at 9:18 am

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Posted by St Augustine

The Pauper of the Surf

Member since Mar 2006

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Posted on 5/20/22 at 12:37 pm to The LGBM

Think it’s huge to also get guys who don’t mind “simply”being a star basketball player on a successful team…regardless of market. BI seemingly just wants to play for a good organization and be as great as he can. He doesn’t seem to want to be a NYC icon or rub elbows with Silicon Valley moguls in San Fran.

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Posted by Lester Earl

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 5/20/22 at 1:23 pm to The LGBM

Every sports franchise is hoping to balance character and talent. This isn’t really unique to the Pelicans.

It’s always about how much character are you willing to sacrifice for that talent, and at what acquisition cost.

If your stud is an a-hole, most of the time you are fricked. But a few good guys can rub off on the assholes that might be secondary players,

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Posted by nicj4