3star_recruit Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 59 minutes ago, slu72 said: He deserved it if he made the final roster. You know he busted his ass to do it. Bess made the 20 man roster for training camp. Helluva accomplishment. There's a lot of former blue chippers fighting for a spot. https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-orleans-pelicans-announce-2019-training-camp-roster-and-schedule Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old guy Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 It is a pyramid, every time you go up one level, you become more visible to those making the choices, and the competition becomes tougher. However, if you do not make it to the training camp you won't make the team. Surviving every successive cut is an enormous achievement. All the best to Javon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, 3star_recruit said: Bess made the 20 man roster for training camp. Helluva accomplishment. There's a lot of former blue chippers fighting for a spot. https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-orleans-pelicans-announce-2019-training-camp-roster-and-schedule Technically Bess is also a blue chipper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WVBilliken Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 5:08 PM, wgstl said: Isabell is off to Belgium and his pic in his post is pretty surprising. Been to Brussels many times, nice city to visit and outstanding restaurants. But expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUBillsFan Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 12 hours ago, 3star_recruit said: Bess made the 20 man roster for training camp. Helluva accomplishment. There's a lot of former blue chippers fighting for a spot. https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-orleans-pelicans-announce-2019-training-camp-roster-and-schedule Awesome for Bess. I do wonder how much room there is for him in New Orleans. I assume the following guys are all almost locks for the final 15 man roster (I also think some teams end up carrying fewer than 15 sometimes depending on their cap situation, etc.): Alexander-Walker, Ball, Favors, Hart, Hayes, Holiday, Ingram, Jackson, Miller, Moore, Okafor, Reddick, Williams and Zion. That's 14 players maybe injuries open up another spot or two, but you may be looking at Bess competing with 6 other guys for 1 spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billiken_roy Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 i think what javon has going for him is his desire to play defense and rebound and his ability to guard bigger players. i bet the pelicans are looking at him as the utility guy that can come in and guard anyone but the big burly center. i dont think he is a lock to make the roster yet, but i think he has a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old guy Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 All Javon needs at this time is a chance, he will work like hell to convince the powers that be that he is someone they want in the team. This is a man with a mission, he may not make it but he surely will do all he can to get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierPal Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 2 hours ago, RUBillsFan said: Awesome for Bess. I do wonder how much room there is for him in New Orleans. I assume the following guys are all almost locks for the final 15 man roster (I also think some teams end up carrying fewer than 15 sometimes depending on their cap situation, etc.): Alexander-Walker, Ball, Favors, Hart, Hayes, Holiday, Ingram, Jackson, Miller, Moore, Okafor, Reddick, Williams and Zion. That's 14 players maybe injuries open up another spot or two, but you may be looking at Bess competing with 6 other guys for 1 spot. Miller tore his achilles and is out for the year. Two others on the list of 20 have two way contracts, so the odds are a little better than 6:1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiseOfTheBillikens Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Need to get me a Bess jersey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
almaman Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I bet Bess is perfect for a team before the last cut who can test the starters get them ready for world class D and then cut for lack of offense compared to those above him on the depth chart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billiken Rich Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 22 hours ago, almaman said: I bet Bess is perfect for a team before the last cut who can test the starters get them ready for world class D and then cut for lack of offense compared to those above him on the depth chart. May be true but that is cold! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierPal Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-g-league-reportedly-changes-free-throw-rule-single-shot-will-now-count-for-all-potential-points/ Throwing this on the Bess thread, only because it is related to Pro Ball and not worth a new thread. Very interesting experimental rule. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlarry Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 23 hours ago, almaman said: I bet Bess is perfect for a team before the last cut who can test the starters get them ready for world class D and then cut for lack of offense compared to those above him on the depth chart. His defense is exactly why I would want him at the end of my bench. The 12th man never gets in the game anyway. If I was a coach I wouldn’t care about the 11th and 12th guys offensive ability. I’d want guys who can defend. You could use them as a defensive stopper or just as a practice player. Either way I think a defensive specialist makes perfect sense for the 12th guy. The House That Rick Built 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billikenfan05 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-g-league-reportedly-changes-free-throw-rule-single-shot-will-now-count-for-all-potential-points/ Throwing this on the Bess thread, only because it is related to Pro Ball and not worth a new thread. Very interesting experimental rule. How bizarre and stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philliken Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just some more love for Javon. This is a 5 minute interview from Pelicans media. He talks getting to know the guys, what he sees his roles as, conditioning, and getting to know the guys. I laughed at him calling Zion a kid. He also says he liked Oceana on Bourbon St. Just fun to watch one of our guys on this stage. I sincerely hope he can eke his way on to a roster this year. I think chances aren't great for him to make the final cut in New Orleans this year, but I know he'll keep grinding. Hope someone notices. https://secure.nba.com/pelicans/video/teams/pelicans/2019/09/30/2820248/1569875834307-program-dirty-20190930-132252-2820248 crymdg2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattyMo213 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 49 minutes ago, philliken said: Just some more love for Javon. This is a 5 minute interview from Pelicans media. He talks getting to know the guys, what he sees his roles as, conditioning, and getting to know the guys. I laughed at him calling Zion a kid. He also says he liked Oceana on Bourbon St. Just fun to watch one of our guys on this stage. I sincerely hope he can eke his way on to a roster this year. I think chances aren't great for him to make the final cut in New Orleans this year, but I know he'll keep grinding. Hope someone notices. https://secure.nba.com/pelicans/video/teams/pelicans/2019/09/30/2820248/1569875834307-program-dirty-20190930-132252-2820248 Good news. This led me to checking the NBA shop website here https://store.nba.com/new-orleans-pelicans/mens-new-orleans-pelicans-nike-red-custom-swingman-jersey-statement-edition/t-92693052+p-256689134950+z-8-1538077702 and from the drop down list of players we can choose Javon as one! Now just waiting until I can buy a cheap jersey of his from China Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billikenfan05 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MattyMo213 said: Good news. This led me to checking the NBA shop website here https://store.nba.com/new-orleans-pelicans/mens-new-orleans-pelicans-nike-red-custom-swingman-jersey-statement-edition/t-92693052+p-256689134950+z-8-1538077702 and from the drop down list of players we can choose Javon as one! Now just waiting until I can buy a cheap jersey of his from China Don’t do that. Buy the real deal, they gave a Billiken a shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old guy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I heard the interview and I think Bess is taking the right approach for being retained in the team. This does not mean he will make it, but I think he has a very good chance. I think he knows and recognizes that there are a lot of people there who shoot better than he does. What he does well is defense, and besides that he is a real nice guy that will not create any problems and wait to be called to play when they need him. He is definitely not a trouble maker, that counts as a desirable characteristic in a team. The other players seem to like him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbofive Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Old guy said: I heard the interview and I think Bess is taking the right approach for being retained in the team. This does not mean he will make it, but I think he has a very good chance. I think he knows and recognizes that there are a lot of people there who shoot better than he does. What he does well is defense, and besides that he is a real nice guy that will not create any problems and wait to be called to play when they need him. He is definitely not a trouble maker, that counts as a desirable characteristic in a team. The other players seem to like him. Would you say it's 50/50? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old guy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Jimbo, it depends on what the team's remaining needs/requirements are, but I would hope it is better than a 50/50 probability, how much better I have no idea. Listen to the interview, the team appears to like him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wgstl Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 hours ago, billikenfan05 said: Don’t do that. Buy the real deal, they gave a Billiken a shot. I’m all for cheap china jerseys but you’re right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NextYearBill Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 7 hours ago, wgstl said: I’m all for cheap china jerseys but you’re right you can select Bess on the custom jerseys on their team site... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Fords first SLU to NBA and SLUs first since Willie Reed. This program is starting to be something great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierPal Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Bess one of five Pelicans who DNP in first preseason game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old guy Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Congratulations to Javon Bess for making the cut into the 2019-2020 Pelicans team. We wish you all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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