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re: Didi Louzada is officially with the Pelicans

Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:14 am to
Posted by bugafor6
Member since Feb 2016
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Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:14 am to
Griff looks like he has a maxi pad on his face
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:49 am to
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Looooooool this Didi GOAT talk is very funny


It would be even funnier if Didi came in and became an all time great
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61520 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:53 am to
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It would be even funnier if Didi came in and became an all time great


He is modelling his game after one

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Duncan showed Louzada footage of Luguentz Dort, the Oklahoma City Thunder wing whose 3-and-D ability helped the former undrafted free agent ink a four-year deal worth $5.4 million in June.

"Obviously they are very different players, but I see similarities,” Duncan said. “Dort is a catch-and-shoot, shot fake, drive it to the basket and finish, drive it to the basket, kick out, relocate (player). He does all those things and plays incredible defense. And look what he’s doing for OKC."

LINK

Nice article from Christian Clark about Didi and his time in Australia. The Sydney Assistant tried to put Didi in a supporting role similar to what he would play on the Pels which was good.
Posted by Bronc
Member since Sep 2018
12646 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:12 am to
That would be nice, still cautious considering how poorly he played in that role. At least offensively. 26% from the shorter three on decent volume and only 57% from the FT line, 39% overall fg%. So not great.

Last thing the team really needs is one way defense only guards.

Given this is supposedly multi year I’m hoping our guys saw something that isn’t coming across in the numbers or occasional highlight.
Posted by GOP_Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
17873 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 1:08 pm to
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Given this is supposedly multi year


That might just mean this year and next -- we don't know.
Posted by 3PieceSpicy
Metairie
Member since Jan 2021
6254 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 1:20 pm to
1 thing I remember about Didi is that he seemingly had elite speed. He also made a lot of clutch plays on both sides of the ball in Summer League.

Imagine a lineup with Kira, Didi, Wes, and Hayes as 4 of the players. Not saying it would be a great lineup, but it would look like a track meet at times.
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61520 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 1:31 pm to
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1 thing I remember about Didi is that he seemingly had elite speed. He also made a lot of clutch plays on both sides of the ball in Summer League.



I don't remember the speed but I remember the activity and IQ. Also looking at the comments from beat writers about Didi "getting into" guys he's defending, that showed up too. We'll see where his shot is at, but he seems like another Josh Hart in many ways.
Posted by xXLSUXx
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2010
10307 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 5:30 pm to
Still working on finishing visa issues but they expect him to be active for games next week.
Posted by GOP_Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
17873 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 6:03 pm to
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That might just mean this year and next -- we don't know.



Not even that. Andrew Lopez tweet:


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Didi Louzada’s two-year deal with the Pelicans contains a team option for next season, source tells ESPN.

He will account for $123,065 against the cap for the rest of this season.


It's basically just a deal for the rest of this season.
Posted by Bronc
Member since Sep 2018
12646 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 6:05 pm to
Makes more sense then some of the speculation I saw.

Basically prove something otherwise there’s a decent to fair chance you might get cut in favor of our draft picks or FA signings.
Posted by supe12sta12z
Tiger Town
Member since Apr 2012
10421 posts
Posted on 4/28/21 at 6:07 pm to
Wouldn't be surprised if his contract is going to be used as a trade chip.
Posted by eddieray
Lafayette
Member since Mar 2006
18023 posts
Posted on 4/30/21 at 6:48 pm to
Sounds like we’re getting Sidd Finch
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61520 posts
Posted on 4/30/21 at 6:55 pm to
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Wouldn't be surprised if his contract is going to be used as a trade chip.


They closed that loophole where you could trade a player with unguaranteed money and immediately cut them to save money. The salary you send out is now the salary the other team receives more or less.
Posted by Pelefraan 1
Member since Jan 2018
6706 posts
Posted on 4/30/21 at 10:20 pm to
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No homo, the tats on Didi do look pretty.


Agreed. Good tats
Posted by GOP_Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
17873 posts
Posted on 5/5/21 at 4:04 pm to
His work visa was approved and he is now available to play.
Posted by NOSHAU
Member since Feb 2012
11923 posts
Posted on 5/5/21 at 4:24 pm to
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His work visa was approved and he is now available to play.


Time to get him a few minutes a game.
Posted by BallHawk
Orlando
Member since Jul 2011
5740 posts
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:56 pm to
Was Didi on the bench last night? I don't recall.
Posted by J_Hingle
LA
Member since Jun 2013
5108 posts
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:40 am to
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Time to get him a few minutes a game.


Him and Wenyen are about to take the league by storm
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