I agree that point guard is a very important position, but is it as important as getting a legit 3 point shooter for this specific Denver Nuggets style of offense we are supposedly running?

With Cousins and AD controlling the ball large portions of the game I just don't see the need to go out and sign a Jrue Holiday to a 22-25 million dollar a year contract, or a Kyle Lowry at that whos 31 years of age.

I am not advocating to going out and paying Danilo Gallinari 20 million a year, but what I am saying is we really need shooters, or an elite 3 point shooter to really make this offense work.

We may have to go find that guy through a trade since this FA class is lacking shooters. I also looked at a list of 2018 free agents and nobody really stood out besides Will Barton and Rodney Hood.

So does anybody agree with my opinion that the Pelicans absolutely should not overpay a Holiday or another pg but instead go after a starting guard/wing if not this summer then next summer.

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Posted by WB504

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Posted on 6/29/17 at 9:04 am to MrPel

Nice plan but sadly Dell is on the overpay the Holiday brothers bandwagon.

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Posted by TigerinATL

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Posted on 6/29/17 at 9:10 am to MrPel

It's more than just getting people that can hit the 3 though. Cunningham shot 39% from 3 but never drew much attention from the defense. Even Eric Gordon was left open a lot as a Pel. But you know who wasn't? Buddy. He had a reputation AND they ran his arse all over the court on offense. That's what the team needs to try and get, not a stand in the corner shooter but a run all over the court shooter.

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Posted by NOFOX

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Posted on 6/29/17 at 10:50 am to MrPel

I think we will improve 3 point shooting internally and try to bring in Jodie Meeks. Etwaun had some nagging injuries last season. In his recent intevriew, he said his goal is to get above 40% this season. Hill improved, particularly from his spots. Jamelle McMillian said they are continuing to work with him on his follow through/bailing out to get back on defense and that he is improving. That is not the easiest thing to correct in season. So I see his numbers improving.

Jodie Meeks is probably the best shooter for cheap available thanks to his injury history. McLemore and Young are 2 long, young guys with nice shots who may improve in a new situation. Regardless of whether Jrue signs or not, they will add shooters to the roster.

This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 10:52 am

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