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Subject: RIHC 2011-12: Draft Rationales
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Thu, Dec 15, 2011, 17:58
This thread will be for managers in the RotoGuru Invitational Hoops Challenge to provide the rationale for each pick.
Here are the ground rules:
1. Only managers in this league should post here. If you want to provide feedback (either from other league managers, or from those not in the league), put it in the discussion thread. (Non-conforming discussion in this thread will be deleted.)
2. Try to keep the pick rationales in the same order as the draft. We'll attempt to keep this thread 2 rounds behind the actual draft. With the lag, most comments should not have an impact on the draft in progress. However, if there are aspects of your pick that you feel need to be kept under wraps, feel free to protect that information. In particular, please avoid mentioning the names of any players who are still undrafted at that time of the post.
Please post your (2 round lagged) comments at the time you make your pick. For example, you should post your comments for your round 1 pick when you make your round 3 selection. If you are not ready to post at that time, then create a "placeholder" so that the next person is able to go ahead in sequence. When your post is ready, simply post it in the draft discussion thread and a moderator can copy it over.
If possible, please draft your rationale at the time your are making that pick. Not only does that allow you to remember your thoughts "in the moment", but it also makes it simple to copy and paste it when it is due, avoiding unnecessary delays and/or placeholders.
If your rationale is due and intervening placeholders have not been inserted, please insert them before posting your rationale. Simply post something like
for Guru
2.10 Robert Pack, PG, Team
This makes it easy for me (or any moderator) to splice the eventual rationale in the proper place.
3. If you are providing rationales after a placeholder has been inserted, then post it in the draft discussion thread, and someone will copy it over.
4. Once the draft is over, each manager is also encouraged to provide a general draft recap, at which time you can discuss your overall strategy, mention any undisclosed factors, comment on what worked out well and what didn't, etc.
The general format should be:
1.01 Kevin Durant, SF, OKC
Several sentences of rationale.
In addition, along with your first player rationale, please comment on your rationale for your selection of draft order. |
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Guru
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Wed, Dec 21, 2011, 17:40
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for Swinganamiss
11.07 Brandon
Knight, PG, Det
What's one headache without another?
Now I have "guaranteed" myself to
have the starting PG, regardless of what happens with
Stuckey. Hopefully I
now have both starting guards, though ----undrafted (x 3?)--
--will get
their minutes also. I am hopeful that this rookie will excel
at this
level, but at this point it's no sure thing. I had Turkoglu
in my queue
for this pick. Debated taking Blair actually, but still
needed some
guards.
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| 127 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Dec 21, 2011, 17:41
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for Toral
11.08 DeJuan, Blair, C,
SA
I had made my queue about 12 hours before this
pick came up and till just before my pick the top two names
on my queue were the 2 guys who were taken next, Ariza and
Young. Maybe I had too much time on my hands as I decided to
reexamine my priorities I was going to take a C with my
following pick but decided it was better to do it now.
Considering that Blair was the only center taken before my
next pick, the change in plans may not have been a good
idea.
Blair's 22 and so might improve any day now, which makes him
a sleeper in some books. He already hits the boards pretty
well and his other contributions are mildly positive.
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| 128 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Dec 21, 2011, 17:42
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11.09 Trevor Ariza, SF
Heading into this pick, my short list was Ryan Anderson, DeJuan Blair, Thaddeus Young, and Ariza. Anderson would have been my first choice, be he disappeared 4 picks ago. Of the other three, I think Ariza would have been my choice – but I’m not completely sure.
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| 129 | skinneej
Leader
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Wed, Dec 21, 2011, 22:57
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11.10 Thaddeus Young, SF/PF, PHI
Didn't have anyone specific for this pick, and just wanted the BPA. Young is a player I've liked the past couple seasons, but never could get him on my roster. He's pretty balanced across most categories and I think he can contribute each night for my team vs just being a fill in type player. He's still young, and in a condensed season if he gets a few starts, he could have 8-9th round value. Let's hope for youth winning out in Philly!
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| 130 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 08:36
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for Gescom
11.11 John Salmons, SF,
Sac
Still thin at SG/SF positions, I went with
unspectacular but stat filler Salmons. He does a bit of
everything and is not a killer anywhere. I just hope that
with the quantity of black holes there is in Sacramento, he
maintains his FG attempts this year.
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| 131 | Guru
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Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 08:40
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for Great One
11.12 Ricky Rubio, G, MIN
12.01 Josh McRoberts, F, LAL
Just going for some guys who will get some playing time cause you never know. Rubio is an enigma. I think he'll be fun to watch.. .maybe like Jason Williams when he first debuted in Sacramento? I don't know. But anything can happen with playing time and nobody else with a firm grasp on the PG job in MIN. Thought I might get Blair or Knight here, and was pretty close.
McRoberts will probably split time with Murphy, so i guess the wager here is that Murphy or Bynum will get hurt giving me more PT. Thats a pretty decent wager I'd say. McRoberts helps in a variety of categories if he can get the minutes.
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| 132 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 08:42
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for Gescom
12.02 Richard Hamilton,
SG, Det
Hamilton was making his debut with the Bulls
about at the same time this pick was due. And the proven
veteran seems to be the right fit for this team. So I didn't
hesitate long. Unchallenged for minutes in Chicago, I expect
15 pts, a trey, a steal, 5 ast and 3-4 boards per game.
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| 133 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 08:43
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for Skinneej
12.03 Jimmer Fredette,
SG, Sac
Exciting rookie that could light it up at
times this season, but may run into the problem of playing
NBA defense since he didn't have to do much in college.
However, he's got a good situation under Paul Westphal so
maybe that doesn't matter. He should get plenty of time
logging mins at the 1 and 2 spots, so 30 mins per game is
possible if they play small ball as they did in preseason.
He's shown the ability to get assists as well as drain 3s
from all over the place, so this pick could help shore up
those cats for my team.
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| 134 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 08:43
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12.04 Gordon Hayward, SG/SF, Uta
Finished well last season, and should contend for a starting role at either SG or SF. Another youngster (21) with some upside as a late pick.
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| 135 | Guru
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Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 18:12
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for Toral
12.05 Wesley Johnson, SG, Min
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| 136 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 18:13
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for Swinganamiss
12.06 Vince Carter,
SG, Dal
Talk about headaches, here's another one. I
wanted someone who was
eligible at guard and forward. That flexibility really
helped me out last
season. Vince was the best I could come up with. Hopefully
he's not
getting TOO old yet. I need him to provide some scoring for
me.
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| 137 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 18:14
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for reb
12.07 Brandon Bass, PF,
Bos
With only the aging KG and Jermo in front of him
he could be poised for big minutes with the condensed
schedule. If not he can be cut for the hot pick up of the
week.
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| 138 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 18:14
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for Jaydog
12.08 Amir Johnson, PF,
Tor
I feel like Johnson has been on my list of late
round sleepers to draft for several seasons in a row. He
showed flashes of value last year, but was extremely
inconsistent. When he's "on" he'll threaten a double double
with 1-2 blocks per game, and hopefully he'll be more on
than off this year. Ed Davis will certainly compete for
playing time, but the minutes are there in Toronto for
Johnson to provide decent value with above average FG and FT
percentages for a big man. If he doesn't come through this
year, I promise I'll never draft him again.
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| 139 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 18:15
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for Deejay
12.09 Glen Davis, PF,
Orl
I figured I could use another C on my team, one
that doesn't kill my FT%, Also looked at Hickson. Figured
Big Baby might want to prove something, and it seemed he was
starting, but now I'm not so sure anymore, Anderson started
last game. We'll see.
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| 140 |
Florian
ID: 580203010
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 20:52
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12.10 Caron Butler, SF, LAC
Butler just signed a 8 million per year
contract to play with the Clippers. He'll start at SF and
hopefully put up 15 ppg, 4-5 boards, 1.2 steals with decent
percentages. If he can stay healthy that is excellent value
at the end of the 12th round.
I considered Hickson and Marion for this pick as
well.
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| 141 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 09:28
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for Dave R
12.11 JJ Hickson PF Sac
I felt a need to shore up some big man's stats. JJ Hickson, supposedly locked in a battle for the PF position with Jason Thompson, but according to Rotowire he is the " undisputed starter at PF ". The news got even better with Sammy D's signing elsewhere.
His %'s leave a little to be desired, for a big guy, and his first third of last years season certainly weren't overwhelming last year, but in the final 54 games of 2011 he averaged 17 ppg and 10 boards. I'm not expecting those lofty averages but think he can get me 15/8. Add a steal and block, and I'd be a happy camper with this pick in round 12
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| 142 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 09:29
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for Da Bomb
12.12 Ramon Sessions, PG, CLE
Many managers late in drafts tend to take lottery type players. Sometimes they hit but usually they end up being worthless. I normally go for a player I can count on for production. Sessions will be the starting PG in game 1. Will he be the starter in game 66? I doubt it, but I can worry about that later. Stats last year as a starter: 14.5 points, 6 assists, 3.7 bds, 1 steal and solid percentages.
13.01 Marcus Camby, C, POR
Coming off his worst year but center depth is always valuable and he can still board and block, when he is on the court that is.
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| 143 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 09:30
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for Dave R
13.02 Evan Turner SG Phi
Turner disappointed last year in his rookie season, I think of him this year as the ultimate boom or bust type player. I might have jumped the gun to early, but thought after his 13 point, 9 boards, 4 assist preseason game the other night that maybe this is the year for Evan. After all, wasn't he supposedly the most " NBA ready " rookie last year
If Iggy remains in Philly, or Evan can't wrestle some playing time away from Jodie Meeks ( really ? ), this was a wasted pick and he becomes waiver wire fodder. But, just maybe, I got lucky
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| 144 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 09:31
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for Florian
13.03 Shawn Marion, PF,
Dal
Marion has averaged 12 ppg, 6.5 boards and close
to a steal and a block per game while shooting greater than
50 percent from the floor in each of his last two years in
Dallas. Hopefully this year he manages to put up similar
numbers. If he does then he is excellent value in the 13th
round.
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| 145 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 09:32
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for Deejay
13.04 Baron Davis, PG,
NYK
I was wondering if he would drop another round,
but I was not all so sure about that, it's a bit of a
gamble, but it could really pay off.
If he's motivated (and healthy), I think he could surprise
this season. Hit or Miss :)
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| 146 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 09:32
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for Jaydog
13.05 Derrick Favors, PF, Uta
I began the draft with Favors on my list of late round picks to target and decided that with Hickson taken (had Hickson ranked higher) and no other players left that excited me I would jump at Favors. His potential is huge and the Jazz should be committed to him given that he was the centerpiece in the Williams deal. Now with Okur shipped out of town, he should get plenty of minutes at PF and C and will hopefully rack up a ton of boards and blocks for me while shooting an above average FG%. Upside with Favors is huge, and I think he should play enough minutes to remain a productive piece all season. Wasn't planning on grabbing him until the 14th round, but I think the value was there to grab him in 13.
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| 147 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:38
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for reeb
13.06 Jermaine O'Neal, C,
Bos
Should be a good source of blocks and boards
until he gets hurt. Supposedly he looked great in camp so
hopefully that's a good sign.
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| 148 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:38
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for Swinganamiss
13.07 Tristan Thompson, PF CLE
Hopefully this is a Swing and a Hit. Just taking a flier on a young guy who could eventually get some air time. Might not be right away. I wanted an upside type pick before they were all gone, so I just went with this one. Will see how long I keep him around for his "potential". For example,
I was hopeful to get Evan Turner at this spot.
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| 149 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:39
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for Toral
13.08 Rashard Lewis, SF, Was
At this point I'm looking for talent anywhere and not for any particular positional need. I looked at the top ten names on three different lists. No consensus! The only two players named on as many as two lists were Lewis and Ramon Sessions, who was subsequently taken at 12.12. So Lewis it is. His health is questionable and he's never really caught on with the Wizards,but there's likely still some talent there.
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| 150 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:40
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13.09 James Johnson, SF/PF, Tor
A bit of a flier in round 13. Slotted to start at SF for the Raptors. Last year, in 25 games as a starter, he averaged 9 pts, 5 boards, 3 assists, a block and a steal, shooting 46%/70%. He should get plenty of minutes this season. Age 24. We’ll see what develops.
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| 151 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:41
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for Skinneej
13.10 Andre Miller, PG, Den
Curry already has a banged up ankle, and will likely have issues all season with it, so better get some help. There's not many PG still available that are capable of putting up 5+ assist per night, except old man Miller. He and Lawson have played together in the preseason and Miller had some nice stats, but that was without Afflalo on the court. But he did get a ringing endorsement from George Karl calling him the "smartest player he's ever coached." Hopefully that means Karl will want him on the court at crunch time to pad those stats.
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| 152 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:42
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for Gescom
13.11 Kendrick Perkins, C,
OKC
In need of one last C more rebounder and blocker
than scorer, i was considering Camby (13.01), Biedrins
(14.03) and Mozgov (14.06). I eliminted Hayes in light of
his not yet cleared heart condition, which turned to be a
big mistake.
I went with Perkins who is apparently in the shape of his
life, having lost weight during the offseason. Perkins in
unspectacular fantasy wise but does rebound and block shoots
which is all I wanted for. He's clearly a bench insurance in
case some of my centers get injured.
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| 153 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:43
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for Great One
13.12 Gerald Henderson, G, Duke
14.01 Tyler Hansborough, F, UNC
Henderson getting a chance to play starter's minutes this year, and supposedly added a better 3 point shot to his repertoire.
Hansborough will just probably be the first guy I cut, but he has played ok when he gets the opportunity.
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| 154 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:44
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for Gescom
14.02 Jodie Meeks, SG,
Phi
Super sleeper here but Jodie does shoot treys,
and quite a few. In a time share with Turner, it remains to
be seen who will produce best numbers. Entering his third
season, I just hope he continues to improve year on year and
bomb treys all season. Meeks is also a good passer and
thief.
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| 155 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:44
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for Skinneej
14.03 Andris Biedrins, C, GS
He might be worth a roster spot, then again maybe he's the first to get dropped for the hot FA. He's only 25 still, but the last two seasons were not kind to him. Let's hope he can get back to the point where he was good for 10 and 10 a night and 1+ block per game.
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| 156 | Guru
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Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:45
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14.04 Carl Landry, PF, NO
Starting PF on the Hornets. Late round flier for me. We’ll see.
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| 157 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:45
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for Toral
14.05 Jordan Hill, C, Hou
Looking at my roster, C seems where I am most likely to need a fill-in until Diaw acquires his Yahoo! C eligibility. Hill was playing well in the preseason and had been listed on a number of sleeper's list. Alas! Dalembert's destination was unknown at the time I made my list, and I rushed back from Christmas obligations to find that I was 15 minutes away from timing out, and made my pick without doing my due diligence. Looks like Hill is first man to go to the waiver wire.
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| 158 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 17:47
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for Swinganamiss
14.06 Timofey Mozgov, C DEN
Well, I timed out with this pick. I wasn't enamored with anything and someone offered a trade. I thought I had agreed to trade this pick for a previously drafted player and a later pick. So I didn't check in for a couple hours and of course my trading partner changed his mind or was confused with too many drafts or something. So, I scrambled to find something after a few people skipped by me. I guess Mozgov will start. Hopefully he be able to stay on the floow, as I read that he tends to get into foul trouble. Not too thrilled with this one, but will give him a few games to see how he looks--need C depth since Bynum is out for a bit. Would have maybe taken Okur had I been thorough to read all the news before I made this pick.
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| 159 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:01
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for reeb
14.07 Austin Daye, SF,
Det
I wanted a young players with some upside for my
last 2 picks. Daye fits that category. He can fill up the
stat sheet if he gets minutes but just how many he will get
remains to be seen.
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| 160 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:02
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for Jaydog
14.08 Ben Gordon, SG, CHI
As a diehard UConn fan, the thought of going an entire draft without picking a Husky was starting to wear on me. The strategy has worked some years (see Donyell Marshall in 2004 and Emeka Okafor in 2006) while failing miserably in others (see Hasheem Thabeet last year). Best case scenario, Gordon takes advantage of having little competition for minutes in Detroit and hits a lot of 3's for me, worst case scenario I drop him for Jeff Adrien when he gets called up from the D league.
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| 162 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:04
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for Deejay
14.09 Mike Dunleavy, SG/SF, Mil
He seems a good addition to put on my bench, and to take the wait and see approach.
Seems the minutes for SG/SF will be between Jax/Dunleavy/Delfino. How, that remains to be seen...
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| 163 |
Guru
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Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:05
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for Florian
14.10 O.J. Mayo, SG,
Mem
Mayo was relagated to the bench last year. In the
two seasons prior to that he averaged 17ppg, 3 boards, 3
assists, more than 1 steal and 1.7 3PTM. If he somehow
manages to regain the starting job, he will hopefully be
able to put up similar numbers again.
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| 164 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:05
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for Dave R
14.11 Taj Gibson PF Chi
Here we go, the news broke right before my selection that Brook Lopez suffered a broken foot, and early guesses are he's out 4-6 weeks, or possibly for the season. I needed help.
I also need help for Taj to become a factor on my team, in the form of one of the Bulls bigs going down. I'm not rooting for that to happen, but Noah has had foot issues, and Boozer, well, doesn't he always seem to miss time.
Gibson could help me immeasurably given regular minutes. As a backup, his averages for his 2 NBA season are 8 ppg , 6 Boards and 1.3 blocks. Regular minutes could lead to a significant uptick across the board
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| 165 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:06
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for Da Bomb
14.12 Josh Childress, SG/SF, PHO
15.01 Matt Barnes, SF, LAL
Just looked here at what starters were available and who had the best opportunity of producing early in the season. Have no hopes for either of these guys and there's a great chance they won't be on my roster Monday morning.
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| 166 |
Guru
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Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:07
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for Dave R
15.02 Ekpe Udoh, PF,
GSW
Of course,
1/2 hour after I made this ( my last selection ), news came
out that the Nets signed Okur, immediately scooped up by
Florian with the next pick. Who knows what Mehmet will do
for the Nets, but he's a great last round pick by Florian.
Be that as it may,
I'm taking a flyer with Ekpe. Right now he's a back up in
Golden State, but the Warriors are expecting a " breakout
season " from him.
But I was desperate for some boards and
blocks, and he can supply that, if he gets on the court.
Besides, I love the name.
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| 167 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:08
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for Florian
15.03 Mehmet Okur, C,
NJ
Unfortunately Brook Lopez has a stress fracture
and is likely out for half the season (my condolences to
Dave R). After the injury New Jersey traded for Okur to fill
the starting center role. In the past when given the
opportunity (and not injured) Okur has managed to produce 13
ppg, 7 rebounds and a 3PTM while post good percentage
numbers. Reportedly he has looked good in training camp this
year and I'm hopeful he can produce similar numbers this
year.
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| 168 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:09
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for Deejay
15.04 Iman Shumpert, PG/SG, NYK
I've been hearing only good things about Iman. It's not out of realm he starts at one point.
He seems the fill up the stats easily. Only the FG% might suck, but that seems most of the time an issue with rookies.
So now I got Baron/Fields/Iman, one has to work no? ;)
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| 169 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:10
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for Jaydog
15.05 Bismack Biyombo, PF, Cha
When the news broke about Lopez, I went to find out who his backup was so I could target them with the last pick. I was surprised to see that Lopez didn't really have any reputable backup in NJ, so I then began going over trade scenario's to see who might be an option. I needed another center to put on my bench, so the timing seemed perfect. Okur was actually one of the guys I brainstormed as I knew he had a large, and expiring contract. Unfortunately, the timing gods did not work in my favor, and he was traded a few hours before my pick came up, and Florian used that fortuitous timing to grab him from me. Having to change my plans, I figured with my last pick I'd reach for the deepest sleeper I could find. Biyombo has the size to be a banger inside and there will hopefully be plenty of minutes for him in Charlotte. Charlotte traded a lot for the rights to his pick, so they must see some talent there, and hopefully some of that shines through. If not, oh well, it was my 15th pick and I'll be scrounging the waiver wire.
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| 170 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:11
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for reeb
15.06 Courtney Lee, SG,
Hou
Lee will be a decent source of 3's and points as
soon as Kevin Martin remembers he's Kevin Martin. Or I just
cut him for a hot FA pick up.
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| 171 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:12
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for Swinganamiss
15.07 Richard Jefferson, SF SA
Almost took Jefferson at 14.06. Maybe I just remember him when he was at Arizona. Seemed really good back then. Anyway, not a high-upside that I would like, but will be servicable if I am in a pinch. He should start, which is about all I can ask for at this stage in the draft.
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| 172 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:13
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for Toral
15.08 Daniel Gibson, SG,
Cle
SG is the position at which I'm shortest staffed.
Gibson, in a timeshare/off the bench, can put up 12 ppg and
a little bit of this and that and not hurt you anywhere. An
adequate fill-in if necessary and could be a decent
contributor if he got a bigger share of the job.
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| 173 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:20
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15.09 Chuck Hayes, C, Hou
Hayes was out for awhile with a diagnosed heart issue. Apparently, that was a false alarm, and with a clean bill of health, he just signed with the Kings and will be in the starting lineup for the team's opener. While starting for an NBA team does not mean he's worthy of starting for an RIHC team, I thought this made him a better bet than anyone else available at the time, even though the Kings' frontcourt seems like it might be a bit crowded.
Last year he averaged 8 boards and 8 pts per game, averaging 28 minutes. This year - we'll see. FG% was 52.7% last year; FT% 66.2, but he only shot a couple per game.
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| 174 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:20
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for Skinneej
15.10 Jose Barea, PG/SG, MIN
Had considered him earlier, but went other directions only to find him still available in the last round. The question is will he be 3rd in line behind Ridnour and Rubio, or will he see more time as the off guard backing up Wes Johnson? He's definitely the guy you want on the floor in the 4th quarter to create havoc, so perhaps he will get enough mins the first 3 quarters to make him viable.
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| 175 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 22:21
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for Gescom
15.11 Louis Williams, PG,
Phi
Lou completes my Philly backcourt with Holiday
and Meeks. I like the idea of owning him as an insurance if
some members of the backcourt go down. The good thing is
this insurance already produces with 13 pts, 3-4 ast, one
trey and a good FT%. I just hope he continues along the same
lines.
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| 176 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Dec 25, 2011, 14:40
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for Florian
15.12 Luke Ridnour, PG, Min
While there has been a lot of hype about Rubio, recent quotes from Rick Adelman indicate that Ridnour will be the starting PG to begin the year. I don't really expect Ridnour to continue to start all year (or even for very long), but I'm happy to have him start the first few games. We'll see how long he manages to hold on to the starting spot (and a spot on my roster).
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