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This team has good talent
Posted on 5/10/21 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 5/10/21 at 9:29 pm
They're just dumb as frick sometimes.
Posted on 5/10/21 at 9:34 pm to Mahomeless
Get rid of Bledsoe and Adams and I'd feel that much better about us.
Posted on 5/10/21 at 9:45 pm to A Menace to Sobriety
I don’t think Adams is a horrible asset. I think the team can live with his short contract as the other guys mature and develop. He definitely fills a role that can be helpful against good big men in the league.
This post was edited on 5/10/21 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 5/10/21 at 10:04 pm to Colonel Flagg
Jonas makes about 17 mil a year. Adams might have slowed him down a touch, but those 2 players shouldn’t be paid anywhere near the same amount.
You Adams stans might be worse than the Lonzo stans. He’s worth a tax payer mle in today’s nba. He’s good in spot matchups similarly to how Billy is good in spot matchups.Tonight it would’ve been nice to have Adams, but there are also nights where it’s very nice not to have him see the floor.
You Adams stans might be worse than the Lonzo stans. He’s worth a tax payer mle in today’s nba. He’s good in spot matchups similarly to how Billy is good in spot matchups.Tonight it would’ve been nice to have Adams, but there are also nights where it’s very nice not to have him see the floor.
This post was edited on 5/10/21 at 11:44 pm
Posted on 5/10/21 at 10:28 pm to Colonel Flagg
Adams would be fine not starting and making MUCH less money.
I want to see what Zion, NAW and Jaxson can do starting together, I think they should be in the starting line up at the beginning of next year.
I want to see what Zion, NAW and Jaxson can do starting together, I think they should be in the starting line up at the beginning of next year.
Posted on 5/10/21 at 10:40 pm to Mahomeless
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Christian Clark @cclark3000 19m
3-pointers in a Pelicans uniform this season:
- Wenyen Gabriel - 9 of 20
- Nicolo Melli - 7 of 37
- Jaxson Hayes - 6 of 11
The stretch bigs everybody wanted might be on the roster already.
Posted on 5/10/21 at 11:39 pm to TigerinATL
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- Jaxson Hayes - 6 of 11
Dang, even before hitting 3 tonight he was hitting 37.5%. We need to see him take more 3's the last few games.
Posted on 5/10/21 at 11:44 pm to armsdealer
I would be more than happy to have Willy and Jax be our Center rotation next year. If we can find a way to dump Adams...we might have to throw in a future first to do it, tho.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 12:16 am to saintsfan92612
Unless you have guys lined up that you want and Adams is preventing you from signing them/trading for them, then no need to get rid of him, especially if it costs a first. It’s not like he’s signed until 2025. He’s an expiring contract after next year.
Keep Jaxson as your back up center who can play some 4, and keep Willy as the third big who is always ready, even if he hasn’t played in a handful of games.
Hopefully Jaxson sees the body transformation that AD did and he gets big enough to handle some of the bigger centers, which makes it much easier to part with Steven, should you want to.
Keep Jaxson as your back up center who can play some 4, and keep Willy as the third big who is always ready, even if he hasn’t played in a handful of games.
Hopefully Jaxson sees the body transformation that AD did and he gets big enough to handle some of the bigger centers, which makes it much easier to part with Steven, should you want to.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 1:26 pm to TotesMcGotes
We really do have good talent and they're young. Kira, NAW, Naji, BI, Zion, Zo, Gabriel, and Hayes are all under 24. All except Zo are under contract next year. Had we had solid backcourt play this year we'd likely be battling for 4-6 seed. And just no to Zion, BI, or NAW as full time points.
With all the young talent, solidifying the point position, to me, is the teams' top priority. I don't think SVG is going to change Zo's role on this team. If so, I'm expecting him to walk. If that indeed is the case I'd advocate using some of our assets now (picks and players) to obtain a floor general who can shoot and defend.
I'm not out on Zo .... but it's real iffy at this point. I hoped that he'd take the reins, he is uniquely capable to orchestrate a team with BI, Zion, Jax, and NAW; but a combination of SVG using him as a 3D and him not stepping up at key leverage moments (ball control) makes that move seem improbable.
I like what I've seen of the 'young core'
-Kira, aside from his standout speed is also astute when it comes to decision making, half court vision, and ball control. He just really needs another 10-15 lbs. to improve his finishing ability.
-NAW is developing rapidly and has a game similar to his cousin SGA. Dude is crafty. He needs to get stronger in order to finish better and improve his overall decision-making to take the next step towards being a consistent 20 point per game scorer.
-BI and Zion are cornerstones with only defensive deficiencies holding them back from Superstardom.
-Gabriel is a nice piece that I had hoped SVG would have gotten minutes for earlier in the season. He shows good defensive activity, shoots the ball suprisingly well, and has length. He too needs an additional 10 lbs. on his frame.
-Naji has been a great find. He is fast and a defensive menace. He also appears to be a capable short corner 3 point marksman and slasher. His defense has been one of the keys to the teams improving its defensive prospects. He reminds me of Kenny Hustle with a better game.
-Jaxon is the hidden gem of the 2019 draft. This guy is a blank canvas that you can do so many things with. Hope the team allows him to develop his game. SVG had a similar player, Dwight Howard, that he turned into an MVP.
So yes, the prospects for this team are looking up ..... wither a lead to bring it all together.
With all the young talent, solidifying the point position, to me, is the teams' top priority. I don't think SVG is going to change Zo's role on this team. If so, I'm expecting him to walk. If that indeed is the case I'd advocate using some of our assets now (picks and players) to obtain a floor general who can shoot and defend.
I'm not out on Zo .... but it's real iffy at this point. I hoped that he'd take the reins, he is uniquely capable to orchestrate a team with BI, Zion, Jax, and NAW; but a combination of SVG using him as a 3D and him not stepping up at key leverage moments (ball control) makes that move seem improbable.
I like what I've seen of the 'young core'
-Kira, aside from his standout speed is also astute when it comes to decision making, half court vision, and ball control. He just really needs another 10-15 lbs. to improve his finishing ability.
-NAW is developing rapidly and has a game similar to his cousin SGA. Dude is crafty. He needs to get stronger in order to finish better and improve his overall decision-making to take the next step towards being a consistent 20 point per game scorer.
-BI and Zion are cornerstones with only defensive deficiencies holding them back from Superstardom.
-Gabriel is a nice piece that I had hoped SVG would have gotten minutes for earlier in the season. He shows good defensive activity, shoots the ball suprisingly well, and has length. He too needs an additional 10 lbs. on his frame.
-Naji has been a great find. He is fast and a defensive menace. He also appears to be a capable short corner 3 point marksman and slasher. His defense has been one of the keys to the teams improving its defensive prospects. He reminds me of Kenny Hustle with a better game.
-Jaxon is the hidden gem of the 2019 draft. This guy is a blank canvas that you can do so many things with. Hope the team allows him to develop his game. SVG had a similar player, Dwight Howard, that he turned into an MVP.
So yes, the prospects for this team are looking up ..... wither a lead to bring it all together.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 1:46 pm to Pistol44
Too bad not many people here are patient. I like this new approach and have young guys who we drafted and let them reach their potential. Young teams don’t win championships in the NBA. But teams who develop overtime do (Warriors, Raptors, Spurs). If Zion was in his prime, then we should worry and find another superstar.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 2:16 pm to duyp
Right, in today's market, the larger teams can load up top talent in free agency. Smaller markets are pressured to overpay to remain competitive. FO has chosen to load up through the draft and we now have the advantage of having a lot of cost-controlled contracts and draft capital, but need to WIN in order to keep the talent. Its evident to me that we are a sub-500 team due to a lack of an on-court orchestrator. Moreso, with all these young guys ascending who is going to manage (on-court) all this talent? Griff, Langdon, and SVG have critical decisions ahead but none more important than who is going to man the point.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 10:21 pm to A Menace to Sobriety
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Get rid of Bledsoe
Sure
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Adams
At what price? A lot of his contract will become voidable, and no overpaid, he's a good influence on the young guys
Posted on 5/11/21 at 10:31 pm to jrobic4
Voidable? Watchu talkin bout Willis?
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