2014-2015 New Orleans Pelicans season reviews: Eric Gordon roundtable

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard

(30) during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Did Eric Gordon meet, exceed or come up short of your expectations this year? 

Rick: Balancing the year out, he about met expectations. He was one of the hottest three-point shooters of the second half of the season, yet had a horrendous first half of the year. He made some big plays and had some fantastic scoring outings, while having some disastrous games and making very poor decisions on defense the whole year. About what to expect from him.

Joe: Gordon met my expectations this season. Although I still believe he was nowhere close to his 15 million dollar contract, his perimeter shooting was exceptional and provided a spark to the offense that allowed us to strike at any time. I am being very optimistic and hoping he will opt out, even though I know he won’t. But if he can play at the clip he showed post all-star break for next season, I will be pleased.

Matt: He actually exceeded my expectations. I never expected Gordon to do much in a positive way this season so the fact that he became such a huge catch-and-shoot weapon was a nice development. Considering how much the Pelicans needed spacing this season, Gordon was a huge factor for New Orleans, something I never expected to have happen this year.

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