June 2009 Archives

Those who are reading this are likely New Orleans aficionados. And that likely means you love this city.

I know it's No. 1 in my heart. It's likely close to the top for many others.

But in the 30-team NBA, SI.com writer Steve Aschburner seems to think that New Orleans isn't even in the top 15 in terms of city attractivene...

>> Continue reading: NOLA: No. 1 in our hearts, No. 18 elsewhere (Poll included)

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Darren Collison really wasn't on the radar to those who were predicting drafts.

Shows you how tightly coaching staffs and general managers hold onto their "secrets" and thoughts.

So, what do we know about Darren?

Here's some interweb reading on the four-year player from UCLA.

Click here and >> Continue reading: Want to know about Darren Collison? Here you go...

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10:06 p.m.
With the Hornets finished for the night, we've moved on from the updating to the writing and compiling.

You can read multiple stories on Darren Collison here

7:48 p.m.
Analysis thus far: This is going much quicker than I thought it would. I always forget how much quicker ...

>> Continue reading: Draft Night Thoughts @ the Alario: Early thoughts

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We always get asked what Chris Paul is like and all that kind of stuff.

But is there really any question that he wants to do as much as he can for the city he lives in? And by my standards, that makes him an alright guy in my book.

CP3 is set to host the inaugural CP3 Big Easy Gala a week from today on July 2. Proceeds will go to the CP3 Foundation and all money will stay within the New Orleans community.

You heard that...

>> Continue reading: CP3 hosting inaugural Big Easy Gala

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Apparently the folks at ESPN feel the drafting of Chris Paul by the Hornets ranks as one of the greatest picks ever.

Using a ton of data, and compiling a list that only the stoutest of stats geeks could love, "Tom Haberstroh came up with a list of the average value of each draft pick dating back to 1989. He then took each player's EWA (estimated win added stat) and calculated how much better or worse he performed relative to what shou...

>> Continue reading: CP3, greatest draft pick ever?

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We're winding down the pre-draft days and that means everyone and their grandmother are going to have suggestions on who the Hornets should pick with the 21st selection in Thursday's draft.

The latest craze is saying the Hornets need a backup big man (they do) but can't get a good one in the draft, leaving the selection open for a quality two guard (also true).

But here's the interesting bit: Hoopsworld.com thinks that >> Continue reading: Hornets draft needs: Center or backup shooting guard (poll included)

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John Hollinger's complicated formula, shows ...drumroll please...the Lakers and Celtics at the top. The Hornets are ranked 24th, getting a major 100-point penalty for relocation from Charlotte to N.O.

Actually, for a relatively young franchise, the Hornets should be much higher if not for the relocation penalty.

>> Continue reading: All-Time Franchise rankings have Hornets near the bottom

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The Hornets are set to work out six more players today at the Alario Center in Westwego, La., and LSU's Marcus Thornton highlights the list of players.

The other player who stands out is Jeremy Pargo, the brother of former Hornet Jannero Pargo. Jeremy worked out for the Hornets prior to last year's draft. I'll be interested to see what has changed.

What follows are brief blurbs about the players working out. Information is prov...

>> Continue reading: Hornets Pre-Draft Workouts June 8: LSU's Thornton highlights group

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Fortune Magazine says Chris Paul kept pro basketball in New Orleans and he profiles why that is.

>> Continue reading: The man who saved basketball in N.O.

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