I still don't know how we pulled Meyers. He's obviously highly thought of around the league. He also does broadcasting on NBA XM Radio (talk shows) throughout the playoffs. He legit loves this city too.

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Posted by mm2316

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Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:21 am to ShamelessPel

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I still don't know how we pulled Meyers.

I was getting ready to same the same exact thing. I wonder if they decided it was worth it to go big on the money for him with the whole Pelicans rebrand and FSNO launching. Dude is one of the best in the league, and seems to really enjoy working and living in New Orleans. Wesley has come a long way, and they were really well with each other.

And Jen Hale definitely doesn't hurt the broadcast either.

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Posted by TigerinATL

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Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:25 am to ShamelessPel

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I still don't know how we pulled Meyers

The Lakers switched from Fox Sports to I think Time Warner. Joel had a contract with Fox Sports and no team to call for at the same time that Fox Sports took over the Hornets/Pelicans broadcasts. It came down to lucky timing. It does seem odd that Joel's contract would run longer than the network's contract with the team, but I'm pretty sure I read something along those lines. Perhaps they just had an option on him.

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Posted by BayouFann

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Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:28 am to ShamelessPel

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I still don't know how we pulled Meyers.

Like i stated earlier, the shitty mess that went down with time warner left him out. They wanted their own guy. I think it went like that. Cant quite remember. But im with u. How did he end up in Nola during the team's low point? What was the draw....attraction?

See post above mine!