re: Pelicans are not expected to offer BI extension this offseason, moving in new direction

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I like Hawk, but I would not compare him to Ant at all when it comes to the "it" factor. They are on much different levels.

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I wasn't trying to imply that, nor am I saying Hawkins is a future superstar. I was saying that between his shot making skills and his IT factor, I think he can be the guy you want to get the ball with the game on the line.

I was responding to Teddy who's main reservation against trading BI is that in the playoffs you need someone that can get a shot off regardless of what the defense is doing, especially if they are packing the paint against Zion.