Geauxldilocks

We legalized weed and the talent went from recreational to full on addicts.

Which way is the wind blowing?

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Either way there's usually only 2 paths for a team like the Pelicans. Either you commit 100% to the process and suffer for 3-5 years or you keep gambling on trades and hope you hit on several underappreciated players while you build a competitive team.

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We see things the same way, there is no path to success for a team like the Pels. As a have not we don’t get to set the terms on trades with the big boys and the pittance we received for Jose is the most recent example.

On the rare occasion we hit on on a draft asset, the player gets beat down in the team culture or the 3rd world conditions of the region and wants out. We usually get pennies on the dollar and this will be Queen’s fate soon enough.

Horrible owner, GM, and city is no recipe for franchise success. It’s time to sell.

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Not to stoke the flames of anything here, but isn't that the guy that really wants to bring back Will Wade?

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Correct, and Lee Mallet is a guy Will Wade trusts to execute on facilities and NIL. The likelihood of his return went from 50% to well over 75% with this move.

We can point finger at Dumars all we want, but Gayle enabled this shitshow and refuses to hold him accountable and force him to answer the tough questions.

Until enough pressure is forced on Gayle (one NOLA.com critical piece isn’t enough) these franchises will continue in bottom 5-10 status every year.

Augusta should ban Gary, has always been a self-serving insecure little man (in spite of his incredible accomplishments). Augusta would win in the court of golf knowledgeable fans.

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The 3 officials tonight were totally one sided in calls... just take a look at the #office fouls called on each team and the # of free throws shot! That tells the story of a very one sided officiated game!

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All expected when a have not franchise like us goes up against a heavyweight with multiple NBA titles. Accept our place and move on to the next game.

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Has nothing to do with that, Saks filed for bankruptcy in January. They have a lot of debt they can't pay off and are closing 9 stores.

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They kept 33 stores open. Guess who missed the cut as always? NOLA because it’s a bottom feeder city now dependent on gimmicky Mardi Gras parking violations to generate revenue to avoid bankruptcy itself. Move the teams.

Not a surprise, and a reminder NOLA isn’t a major league sports town any longer as it can’t attract key business.

Saints and Pels are on borrowed time.

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Where the frick was this sound negotiating from Dumars 5 months ago??

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Dumars can’t afford the look of getting fleeced again after the unprotected 1st debacle. He was laughed at universally and is now forced to play hardball and get nothing done based on optics.

She’s going to sell, Nashville and Tampa look much more appealing to move to in the east.