re: Pelican Fans Perspective for 2014

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Small market teams have to build through the draft. Jrue is a great piece to this team no doubt, but I think we are still missing a piece to really put this team in contention.

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There is a big difference between drafting well and getting lucky here and there (SA) and relying on the draft as the only means to get better.

This "have to build through the draft" is an empty platitude.

This market size thing is for the birds, as well. Good management correlates much more with success than butts near the Arena. Lakers and Clippers through the years are the only proof necessary, but Knicks and Nets are there if someone wants another go.