billiken_roy Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Old guy said: Congratulations to Javon Bess for making the cut into the 2019-2020 Pelicans team. We wish you all the best. he has not made the cut yet. i believe they have 5 players to cut yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: he has not made the cut yet. i believe they have 5 players to cut yet. Well I’ll wait off on purchasing a jersey then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Not to be negative but I would think the fact that he didn't play in a blow out is not a good sign. Just hope that it was predetermined what subs would play that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Just now, willie said: Not to be negative but I would think the fact that he didn't play in a blow out is not a good sign. Just hope that it was predetermined what subs would play that night. thought i read they are only allowed to dress 15? i didnt see the game, so dont know if he was dressed out or not. i do agree not good sign he didnt play, however, it is my understanding he is likely to get a g league pelican offer if he doesnt make the final roster for the pelicans regular season. sticking around for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBilliken Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Tonight's Pelicans game is on ESPN, hopefully Bess will get some playing time to show what he can contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, NYBilliken said: Tonight's Pelicans game is on ESPN, hopefully Bess will get some playing time to show what he can contribute. The Zion effect means 4 of their 5 preseason games will be on national TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Remind me again. The B in NBA stands for Beijing? Another reason to prefer the college game. dlarry likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU_Nick Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I dk how Bess has a shot at making the team without playing. G-League bound I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 11 hours ago, SLU_Nick said: I dk how Bess has a shot at making the team without playing. G-League bound I guess? probably. Idk how the nba works at all, do teams normally keep a random defender on the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 it sure appears bess is wasting his time at the pelicans camp. time to move along if not going to get a chance. go make some money. SLU_Nick likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Roy, it is up to Bess to decide what and when to do whatever it is he does. He is level headed, works hard, is liked by the team and not money hungry or self centered, all qualities known to the team. He sees some advantage in staying where he is at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 via a pelicans message board. They said the last two spots available have been taken by Frank jackson and Okafor. Bess is all but done in NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach314 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, wgstl said: probably. Idk how the nba works at all, do teams normally keep a random defender on the bench? Most of the players have guaranteed contracts. It would have been extremely hard to make the Pelicans roster. Either they needed some extra bodies for training camp or perhaps they envision Bess as a G League candidate with potential to make the team at a later time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 9:01 AM, billiken_roy said: thought i read they are only allowed to dress 15? i didnt see the game, so dont know if he was dressed out or not. i do agree not good sign he didnt play, however, it is my understanding he is likely to get a g league pelican offer if he doesnt make the final roster for the pelicans regular season. sticking around for that? Deciding between the G league or European/Australian league would be a tough decision. Do you stay with the NBA brand and bring home 35,000 a year or do you head over seas and make double or triple that? I’m sure players see the G league as being right on the doorstep of the NBA but are your chances of getting the call any better there than in Europe? If you become a star in Europe the NBA will know and will find you no matter the league you are in. I’m not sure what the better option is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, dlarry said: Deciding between the G league or European/Australian league would be a tough decision. Do you stay with the NBA brand and bring home 35,000 a year or do you head over seas and make double or triple that? I’m sure players see the G league as being right on the doorstep of the NBA but are your chances of getting the call any better there than in Europe? If you become a star in Europe the NBA will know and will find you no matter the league you are in. I’m not sure what the better option is. If you're as close to making it as Bess appears to be, I think you stick with the G League for a year or two and see what pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, Box and Won said: If you're as close to making it as Bess appears to be, I think you stick with the G League for a year or two and see what pans out. Ya. If you dont get a shot in your first 2 years, you probably never will. Go to Europe after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, wgstl said: Ya. If you dont get a shot in your first 2 years, you probably never will. Go to Europe after. I could see Javon playing for a national team as a naturalized player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincybill Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, dlarry said: Deciding between the G league or European/Australian league would be a tough decision. Do you stay with the NBA brand and bring home 35,000 a year or do you head over seas and make double or triple that? I’m sure players see the G league as being right on the doorstep of the NBA but are your chances of getting the call any better there than in Europe? If you become a star in Europe the NBA will know and will find you no matter the league you are in. I’m not sure what the better option is. Yes they are better. That being said, I'd still go overseas because your chances aren't great for either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, dlarry said: Deciding between the G league or European/Australian league would be a tough decision. Do you stay with the NBA brand and bring home 35,000 a year or do you head over seas and make double or triple that? I’m sure players see the G league as being right on the doorstep of the NBA but are your chances of getting the call any better there than in Europe? If you become a star in Europe the NBA will know and will find you no matter the league you are in. I’m not sure what the better option is. If you have an Affiliate contract with a NBA team, participate in their training camp and preseason, and play for their G team, the player is eligible for up to a $50k bonus through the Exhibit 10 clause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Box and Won said: If you're as close to making it as Bess appears to be, I think you stick with the G League for a year or two and see what pans out. That makes sense 2 hours ago, Cincybill said: Yes they are better. That being said, I'd still go overseas because your chances aren't great for either. I figured they’d be a little better but I’m with you I’d head overseas. 1 hour ago, HoosierPal said: If you have an Affiliate contract with a NBA team, participate in their training camp and preseason, and play for their G team, the player is eligible for up to a $50k bonus through the Exhibit 10 clause. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 8 hours ago, billiken_roy said: it sure appears bess is wasting his time at the pelicans camp. time to move along if not going to get a chance. go make some money. Javon going make it as a 3 and D guy eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Bess played 7 min and scored 2 on 1-3 tonight in a narrow Pelican preseason win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincybill Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Hit the game winner BuiltFordBills and NextYearBill like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Cincybill said: Hit the game winner In full disclosure, his bucket was on a defensive goal tending call at the buzzer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUAILMAN Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Here are some highlights from the game. JB was in for the last 7ish minutes. https://youtu.be/EVF7KZ0Igsg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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