Eazy P: Ok so lets talk about Hoodie Nick who is Hoodie Nick? Some would say Hoodie Nick 1st came on the scene after the move from Charlotte to NOLA and revealed himself after winning your 1st title. Is Hoodie Nick like the Incredible Hulk, piss him off enough and he rips his shirt off revealing a Hoodie? I don't want to be caught alone in a room with that guy.
Nick Malone: Hoodie Nick is probably best described as a New Yorker, honestly. Someone that will always tell it like it is and never sugar coat the truth. Some take that as a way of being disparaging. Some just can’t handle the truth.
I’m not one to openly gloat or mock others because I’d like to think we are all adults. Also, karma has a funny way of changing around the story at a moments notice.
I think it’s just as a way of putting on that hoodie and feeling almost invincible for all the disrespect this team faces almost on a daily basis. You would think that winning a ring would’ve changed that mindset but I think some look at my accomplishments and trades as a joke. It’s a shame really because anyone is welcome to spend the day or however much time one needs to have a conversation and enjoy life.
This game shouldn’t be the end all-be all to life’s great adventure. It’s a great chapter but I’m a son, a brother, a soon to be father, dog lover, with a beautiful wife (who is my better half that), that I’m more proud of than anything I’ve ever accomplished in this game.
The Hoodie is something that makes me feel comfortable in like anyone would be in jeans or a vest. It’s a great all weather type of item. It’s also a great equalizer for when everyone else wants to watch the New Orleans Pelicans and world burn. It won’t be on my watch no matter how long I play this game.
Eazy P: Hoodie Nick does tell it like it is and I think some didn't expect this side to come out because you are a nice person. Will there be a Hoodie Nick Day vs your biggest Rival on Novenber 21, 2019 vs the Bobcats? I am still wondering where this rivary came from. Kind of came out of nowhere and escalated with the Kyrie situation
Nick Malone: I never had a problem with another team moving into the city which we formerly called home. Charlotte gave us a great fan base that supported us for many, many years. It's unfortunate that the current owner feels the way that he does. I honestly think this outburst would've happened wherever Kyrie signed just because it's so rare that a star in his prime turns down a super max contract to sign elsewhere. Because he signs with me, cue the crocodile tears, feigned rage, and disrespect.
His team is great and an honest finals contender. My squad realistically isn't close to that unless we trade for another star to put next to Kyrie. Given the market, that could be possible but it's difficult to say right now whether that'll happen or not at least this year. I'm actually proud of having a competitive team and being under the tax for the first time in a few years. It's often hard to do that because in order to win, that means you have to spend through the nose to do it. Charlotte has a lot to be proud of whether they want to admit it or not.
When it comes down to a match up between us, we'll be ready to play regardless of who wins and gets the L. I think the media often makes more out of it than what it is but I've never had a problem putting someone in their place if they act up or want to disrespect the Pelicans. A hoodie would go great with your vest by the way.
