My Life of Sports

The sports teams I follow and how I see the NBA, NFL and MLB

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Go get a Wing!

The Pelicans are one step away from contending in the West. Below I will list a few players that I believe can help them get there. 

Joe Johnson: For this to happen they might have to give up a player like Jimmer Fredette and/or Quincy Pondexter packaged with Eric Gordon and a 1st Round Pick. He would bring that "it" factor to the table. All they need is 16 PPG out of him which he can definitely bring. He is also trustworthy to handle to ball and to shoot the ball at the end of games. He can defend the post with his 240 Lb. frame which most small forwards are not even close to, and he can close out on those shooting SF's. 

Luol Deng: He might be a little harder to pry away from Miami, but including a 1st rounder with a young talent such as Pondexter might just be enough to get Deng off of Miami's roster. He would provide that defensive mentality that Monty Williams loves. He is also good for 14-17 points a game and is a smart passer from the wing position. 

Glen Rice Jr.: This ones is easy. Just sign him from the Vipers. He's currently in the D-League after being cut by Washington. We know his talent is there, its just a matter of a coach getting him to play to his fullest potential. This might be worth a shot. 

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Give Davis The Ball

Anthony Davis needs to have the ball in his hands at crunch time. He has shown that he can make the spot up jumper, catch and shoot from anywhere on the court (yes from range too) and on top ins like he did against the Spurs. They keep trying to force the issue with Tyreke Evans who I have confidence as a slasher during any given game but not in crucial moments. He doesn't have the star power to get the whistles he usually would during a game. Holiday has become a good option as well because of his deadly floater and 3. But just get Davis the ball damnit!! neworleanspelicans

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Pelicans Trade Deadline Possibilities/Hopes

It has been sometime since a New Orleans team has had a Small Forward. Peja Stojakovic comes to mind as the last decent option at the 3. 

I'm thinking we can go cheaper with trade for Jeff Green and send them Eric Gordon and Austin Rivers. With Green's slashing ability and good size, it would make the Pelicans a formidable force in the western conference. Move Tyreke to the bench as the 3 coming off the bench and for goodness sake don't let him play Point Guard in the last 3 minutes of games, EVER. Maybe bring in Reggie Jackson to come off the bench as the PG.We'd be looking at a strong team with hardly a whole. For once.

The next option would be a big splash. Bring in Joe Johnson. We can use his clutch shooting at the end of games. The death of the Pelicans has been losing in a lot of very close games this season. Iso Joe would help bring a little more offense to the bunch and of course bring a big 240 lb. frame who can defend the post on  most 3's and even some 4's in tight situations. The price you ask? probably Gordon, Rivers and a first rounder. But I'm game.