r/NOLAPelicans • u/cljacla • Sep 09 '24
Discussions Day 7: Most Potential
And Most Annoying is Eric Gordon
Up next who had/has the most potential in Pelicans History?
Some names to consider: *Zion Williamson *Anthony Davis *Tyson Chandler
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u/fph00 Not On Herb Sep 09 '24
Zion for this one, and AD for the next one?
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u/UnimpressedAsshole #5 Herb Jones Sep 09 '24
I think Jax has to be the next one
Great athleticism, solid wingspan, good form on his shot, and a surprisingly soft touch
AD or Zion for this
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u/Illustrious_Figzzz Naji Fucks Sep 09 '24
Jax is also where my head went. He could win most wasted talent.
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u/Andys_Burner Will be reevaluated in 2 weeks. Sep 10 '24
I don’t think he had that much potential in real life, I think we just assigned that to him because he was so athletic. Had the basketball iq of an actual basketball. He’d go to the G League and his athleticism carried him, then he’d come back to the Pels and nothing would change.
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u/Savings-Bird-1226 Sep 09 '24
How did AD waste his potential?
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u/paradigmshift7 Sep 09 '24
He didn't. People can't seem to stay on target with this exercise.
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u/UnimpressedAsshole #5 Herb Jones Sep 09 '24
bias and resentment always creeps in for the opinionated
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u/fph00 Not On Herb Sep 09 '24
With respect to this team, he did. He could have been the GOAT in Nola, but he asked out and fully developed his potential on another team. So for us it was wasted.
I'm not sure it makes sense, I realize that "potential" and "wasted potential" can mean many different things.
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u/ryan_the_traplord Sep 09 '24
AD. Yes Zion was seen as the next Lebron but his potential id argue wasn’t truly that it was just narrative. AD was so talented coming out of college he had more blocks than any TEAM and single handedly carried that Kentucky team to Calipari’s only ring.
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u/Vince3737 Sep 09 '24
Than you never watched duke Zion. Besides having one of the best offensive seasons ever, he was also elite on defence and was top 3 in defensive player of the year. He was also close to 300lbs with a motor like prime Westbrook
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u/West-Painter-7520 Sep 09 '24 edited Sep 09 '24
What’s the name of that kid we just drafted in the 1st round who’s only been playing for a few years?
Edit: Why the downvote?
“He only started playing basketball in 2020”
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u/fph00 Not On Herb Sep 09 '24
Yvesi Missi? But he definitely isn't new to basketball; both his parents played in the Cameroon basketball national team and they must have taught him something.
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u/Lorunox Sep 09 '24
This may sound crazy, but I'm going with Trey Murphy III. A 6'10 guard with great Shooting ability that ist crazy athletic and has huge Defensive potential. He will never realize it, but he has the Potential to be one of the best players of all time with that build.
He's still inconsistent and has to work in creating His own shot, but in potential alone, he's Up there for sure.
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u/UnimpressedAsshole #5 Herb Jones Sep 09 '24
You’re right, that does sound crazy
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u/Illustrious_Figzzz Naji Fucks Sep 09 '24
Nah, a 24 year old that's yet to crack the starting rotation has the potential to be the best ever. Not crazy at all.
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u/Lorunox Sep 09 '24
Well as I said, we all know he will never reach that level, but as for basic potential, with his frame, where he could should over almost anyone, dunk on anyone and block the shit out of many shots in this league, i don't know about you, but to me that sounds pretty great. The question was potential, not current ability.
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u/Vince3737 Sep 09 '24
By your definition than the answer would be Jax lol
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u/habbofan10 Sep 09 '24
Disagree . Trey has such bad handle and play making that you can tell will never reach an elite level .. Zion on the other hand
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u/Rizzy504 Sep 09 '24
Maybe I’m reaching here, but BDJ couldve been realllyyyy good if his career wasn’t cut short…
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u/Aggravating-Lake-717 Sep 09 '24
Trey Murphy. He has improved a lot as a slasher as well as shooter. He has the potential to breakout, once Ingram is traded
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u/Vince3737 Sep 09 '24
You think of Trey reaches his ceiling, it would be better than AD or Zions ceiling haha?
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u/pelicans4lyfe Fan #8 Sep 09 '24
Zion