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Subject: RIHC 2012-13: Draft Rationales
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Sat, Oct 20, 2012, 16:14
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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| 117 | youngroman
ID: 56523304
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 18:04
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11.07 Nene Hilario, PF, WAS
at this point you have to either pick someone with potential or with guaranteed playing time when healthy. Nene might be both but he is not really healthy. latest reports indicate that he seems to be close to return but the season opener might be too early. If he is out for the start of the season I probably can put him in one of my injury slots and pick up the hottest player available so that I don't need to dump one of my drafted players who hasn't played yet or had a bad 1st game.
other than that Nene is not very special. he scores with a good FG%. he rebounds. he gets nearly a steal and a block per game. can you ask for more in round 11?
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| 118 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 23:15
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for Dave R
11.08 Danny Green, SG/SF, SAS
Hmmm, I was a bit unprepared for this pick, having had computer issues most of the day, and couldn't get online until my clock was more than half way gone. Panic set in. I had a few " undrafted " players on my limited short list, and Green wasn't one of them. I had fully intended to take Biyombo here, but couldn't pull the trigger, and thought he ( or Seraphin ) would be there this morning. What was I thinking?
I could have probably gotten Green later, and I probably would have preffered the other Green, Gerald, but so be it. He is the starting SG for the Spurs ( although Manu is lurking off the bench ). His game is fantasy friendly, last year in 23 minutes a game, he averaged 9 ppg, 1.5 treys, 1 steal, nearly 1 block and 4 boards per game, and good %'s.
I'm hopeful and expected uptick in minutes will translate into improved production. Even at last years numbers he returned 6-7th round value.
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| 119 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 23:16
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11.09 Derrick Rose, PG, Chi
I wasn’t really planning on doing this. I started assembling my queue about 8 picks ago, and it started with Asik, Hawes, and Nene. I threw Rose in there just to keep him in mind.
When the three big men all disappeared, I started to think, “Why not?” I do think there is a reasonable chance the Rose will sit out the whole year. And there is also a chance the he won’t return until March, just in time to see if he can be ready for the playoffs. But if he should happen to come back in January, then this could really work out well.
The downside? Since we have two injury slots, and (so far-knock on wood) I have no one that I need to stash there, my only loss is the opportunity cost of an 11th round pick. If there was someone that I really wanted, I’d take him. But I don’t, and I’ve also got a sense that I’m going to be weak in assists.
If we weren’t using injury slots, I wouldn’t do this. But we are. And I did.
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| 120 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 23:18
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for Swinganamiss
11.10 Evan Turner,
SF, Phi
Turner was very good at times last season,
and I look for him to be more consistent this season. I was
thinking he had fallen a bit too far, so he was more of a
"best available" than a "fill a need" guy.
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| 121 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 23:18
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for mailedfoot
11.11 Jerryd Bayless,
PG, Mem
Bayless moves to a new team and lines up
behind Conley on the depth chart. But the other starting
guard is more of a defensive guy, so I am hoping Bayless
will get plenty of playing time as the third guard. He has
shown the ability to be productive in the past and I am
thinking he can contribute nicely for a late round pick.
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| 122 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 23:19
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for Swish
11.12 Michael Beasley, SF,
Pho
Very pleased with this selection. No way Beasley
should be slipping this far. If he gets his head straight,
i've gotten a 20ppg scorer in the 11th round. Even if not,
post-Nash Phoenix definitely needs Beaseley's scoring. I
feel a career year on the horizon, and that's the type of
upside i want at this point in the draft.
12.01 Dorell Wright, SF, Phi
A couple of
seasons ago, Wright was a 4th round pick and exhibited a
versatile and multi-tooled fantasy skillset. After a down
year last season, things look on the up again as he picks up
6th man duties in Philly. 30mpg seems possible, as JRich and
Evan Turner cannot possibly play 35 every night. I expect
something between his 2010 and 2011 numbers - that means
tonnes of 3s and steals, and even a few assists. There are
rumours he'll play some backup PG. Pretty nice pick here
overall, i would say.
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| 123 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 23:19
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for mailedfoot
12.02 Bismack Biyombo,
C, Cha
Biyombo is a hustler and defensive specialist
who will rebound and block shots. He is pretty raw
offensively, but is still young and athletic; I am hoping
that part of his game will be improved this year.
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| 124 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Oct 27, 2012, 09:24
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for Swinganamiss
12.03 Gerald Green,
SG, Ind
Green is a sleeper, and may only stick around
until Granger is healthy. We'll have to see what he does in
the meantime, and how long that might take. Sounds like
Granger might deal with trouble all season.
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| 125 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Oct 27, 2012, 09:25
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12.04 Kevin Seraphin, PF/C, Was
Back to the youth movement. Seraphin (22) posted 14 pts, 7 rebs, and 1.8 blocks in his 21 starts last season. Shot 55% FG and 72% FT post-ASB. Those numbers probably reflect the upside potential, but he should get ample playing time, and might even start. Currently out with a calf injury, but this doesn’t seem to be a long-term concern.
I thought about taking Hinrich here (since I have Rose as well) to complete a Chicago PG, but decided to go big instead.
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| 126 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Oct 27, 2012, 09:26
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for Dave R
12.05 Robin Lopez, C, NOR
In assessing my draft, I seem to be pretty strong in most cats, other than FT% and blocks. I can't readily cure the bricks coming from team SANFORDORS, but at least I can try and add some blocks. Biyombo was at the top of my list, and probably should have grabbed him a round earlier, and I fully expected Seraphin at least would be available.
Hopefully Lopez wins the starting gig in New Orleans, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of competition. I'm not expecting much more from him than a block per game and some RB's.
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| 127 | youngroman
ID: 56523304
Sat, Oct 27, 2012, 11:23
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12.06 Chandler Parsons, SF, HOU
I looked at Danny Green, Micheal Beasley, Dorell Wright and Chandler Parsons for my 11.07. Since some of them were still there when I woke up this morning I simply looked at the news from last night. there was no news. Beasley and Wright went right after breakfast so I hoped that Parsons would last. he did.
I had him last season in a different league and he provided solid value in the 2nd half of the season. It seems that he will start for now and should provide similar stats than last year. He is pretty average in most counting stats with above average numbers in steals and threes, 2 categories where I project myself behind.
I hope that Delfino who is challenging him for the starting gig will come off the bench all season to give Parsons the 30 minutes per game I need him for.
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| 130 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:12
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for Addicted
12.07, Jeff Green, SF BOS
After three preseason games, Green leads the team in points (15.0 PPG), field-goal percentage (58.6 percent) and minutes played (26.7 MPG).
Of course he's sitting behind Pierce.
I'm hoping for maybe 23-25 minutes, 12pts, 6rbs and maybe 53% FG. Not bad for a 12th round pick.
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| 131 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:12
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for Florian
12.08 Kirk Hinrich, PG, Chi
I really wanted a third PG on my team. It came down to Hinrich, Sessions and Jack. Hinrich will probably start for at least the first half of the season. He may start all year if Rose does not make it back until next year. He should put up at least 10ppg, 2-3 boards, 4-5 assists, 1 steal and 1-1.5 3PTM. At this point in the draft I'm happy with those numbers.
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| 132 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:13
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for T-man
12.09 Demar DeRozan, SG, Tor
I had been eyeing Demar for several rounds now. It just seems like his critics have kept his stock down. Sure, he doesn’t shoot the three ball well at all for a SG. But he contributes in other areas and at this point in the draft, I’ll take an athletic starter that should get plenty of minutes and scoring opportunities on his team. I’m surprised he has slipped this far and feel pretty good about picking him up here.
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| 133 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:13
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for deejay
12.10 Brendon Rush, SG, GSW
Was aiming for Green(or
Dorrell Wright)........ of course they didn't last, so went
to Rush, he did great for me last year after picking him up
from the FA pool.
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| 134 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:14
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for twolves
12.11 Devin Harris PG ATL
Still trying to catch up in assists and 3s and he can contribute those and steals IF he plays enough minutes. Hopefully he will get 30+ minutes a game.
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| 135 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:15
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for Jasonprof
12.12. Jae Crowder, SF, DAL
13.01. Jarrett Jack, PG, GSW
Jae Crowder wasn't in my focus, to say the truth I have never heard about him before the preseason. This pick was the result of a sudden decision. With Nowitzki's injury Crowder got a lot of chance in the last six games, I realised the team was changing, but he was always in the starting five and produced well in all these games. I hope it was not only an experience but a final decision to build the team in absence of Dirk.
In this phase of the draft I needed to strength in PG position because I had only real PG Dragic is not enough to ensure good results in Assists. My second option in PG position was Kemba Walker, who can collect assists too, but I felt my team is too week in this area. I picked up Jack, because of his ability, but I know, until Curry is healthy Jack will not get enough time to be an elite fantasy player. I think it will be at least 20 games when Jack will be a starter, and in the other games hi will play about 25 minutes. It could be enough for him to produce as third option of my team at PG position.
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| 136 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:16
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for twolves
13.02 Ramon Sessions PG CHA
Not sure why I took another point guard here except to set up a battle of backup point guards. It is late in the draft and he seemed to be the best insurance in case any of my prior PG draft picks bombs out. Best case scenario would be that he starts or plays significant minutes with Kemba Walker.
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| 137 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:16
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for deejay
13.03 Brandon Roy,SG-SF,Min
Time for a gamble, though I'm still having some buyers remorse. With Kevin Love out, he might be good for a month, if his body holds up at least
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| 138 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:17
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for T-man
13.04 Jared Sullinger, PF, BOS
My rationale for drafting Brandon Bass was that I knew what I could expect from him on a nightly basis. I don’t think that’s true anymore. Bass’ knee seems to be bothering him and Sullinger has gotten the start in several games and played well. I don’t like what that could mean for Bass. Solution: pick up Sullinger. Not only does this help cover my hide for selecting Bass too early, but I feel that Sullinger compliments the less exciting but steady Bass due to his breakout potential. I will plan on playing whichever one is getting the minutes in Boston until this situation sorts itself out.
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| 139 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:17
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for Florian
13.05 Dion Waiters, SG, Cle
Finding good players in the 13th round is difficult. Rookies often outperform their average draft position. Waiters was the 4th pick in the draft last year, so he should get decent playing time. He doesn't have great competition at SG in Cleveland, though he does have Byron Scott to deal with as a coach. The experts seem to have him ranked in the 100-120 range, so this seemed like a reasonable time to take a gamble on him.
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| 140 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:17
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for Addicted
13.06 Andre Miller, PG/SG Denver
He's still averaging 6+ assists a game.
Karl plans on using him early (like, first guy off the bench) and often ("He's going to get 25 minutes a night, some how, some way," Karl said).
He might be a better flier than Ridnour.
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| 141 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:18
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for youngroman
13.07 James Johnson, SF, SAC
when given the time James Johnson puts up the numbers. he can do a bit of everything. I am not quite so sure that he will see the minutes necessary to be valuable but at this point in the draft you have to gamble on players like him. A have a few more similar type players on my list for my last 2 picks.
update: according to Cousins he should be starting. I can only hope that the coaches do also think like that.
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| 142 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:18
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for Dave R
13.08 Tristan Thompson PF/C Cle
At this point in the draft, I was hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. Virtually every site includes the words " sleeper " or " breakout potential " when discussing Tristan for the upcoming season. Unfortunately the same terms have been used when discussing some with a similar name, Tyrus Thomas, over the past few years. I'm hoping Tristan lives up to the hype.
He's young, only his second year. It looked like he was going to start for Cleveland, but now it's not as certain.
None the less, in limited time last year he averaged 8 ppg, 6.5 Rb's, and 1 block per. I'm hoping for a nice uptick in those numbers. Plus he fits right in with the rest of the guys on my team who are abysmal from the stripe.
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| 143 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:19
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13.09 Kosta Koufos, PF/C, Den
A real flier. Will apparently open the season as starting center for Denver. Had some stretches last season when he was playable. At age 23, could still be developing. We’ll see.
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| 144 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:19
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for Swinganamiss
13.10 Nikola Vucevic, C, Orl
I wanted another big guy, as mine are dropping like flies before the season even starts. This guy has some big shoes to fill, and obviously he won't do it alone, but should be serviceable for now.
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| 145 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:20
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for mailedfoot
13.11 Carlos Delfino, SG, Hou
Delfino should get a fair amount of minutes on a Houston team that seems to be a bit of a mess. He should help with my thinness at guard and I am hoping he kicks in some 3's and assists mainly.
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| 146 |
Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:21
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for Swish
13.12 AJ Price, PG, Was
Truthfully, i made these next 2
picks after about 5 beers on the night before i got married.
I remember clumsily marking up my cheatsheet and not liking
any of the names that were left. This is also the point in
the draft where there can be some value in picking up
replacements for injured starters, and that was my thinking
here.
Price is locked in as the Wizards starting PG until Wall
returns. Shelvin Mack was released, so he's basically got
the gig to himself. My expectations are modest - some 3s and
assists and a low FG%, but you know what? That's fine at the
end of round 13. 14.01 Chris Copeland, PF, NYK
The Knicks have been devastated by injuries and Copeland
has been the primary beneficiary. He's had an excellent
preseason, and i don't see why that cannot continue whilst
the Knicks roster is lacking bodies. That Euroleague
experience in Belgium will mean he's NBA-ready. Basically,
this was just a gut call. If i can get some monster games
out of him in the first few weeks whilst the roster
situation is murky, that's a good result. But maybe he'll
grow into a role and be more of a keeper. Again, that's a
reasonable risk reward scenario for round 14.
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| 147 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:21
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for mailedfoot
14.02 Enes Kanter, C, Uta
Kanter lost a lot of weight in the off season and has been one of the best players in the preseason. I have concerns about how much time he will get once the regular season starts, but decided to take a flyer on him here.
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| 148 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:21
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for Swinganamiss
14.03 Aaron Brooks, PG, Sac
Came home from a late night out, it was my turn, and the draft was paused. So I looked at a few sleeper predictions, and this guy's name kept popping up. I don't know how much he will play. Depends on how well Thomas does at PG. Seems like a reasonable gamble.
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| 149 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:22
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14.04 Wilson Chandler, SF, Den
I was reviewing all of the players on my roster and their respective position eligibilities. In the process, I discovered that the only player eligible at SF was Gallinari. I figured I should look for some flexibility, especially in the event that he was ever injured.
As fate would have it, one of the highest ranked remaining players at SF was also on Denver, Wilson Chandler. I don’t consider this a classic handcuff situation, although it does seem reasonable that if Gallinari were to be injured, Chandler would see extra playing time. But it’s possible that Chandler will have value even if Gallinari stays healthy.
At some point, I’ll probably want a non-Denver SF as well, although not necessarily to start the season.
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| 150 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:22
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for Dave R
14.05 Nate Robinson PG Chi
Rose is out for a while, possible the year. Hinrich is the starter, and probably will be until Rose does come back. But he didn't do much to distinguish himself last year, and Nate should get decent minutes, which is all I'm hoping for at this point.
It didn't hurt to see him go off in a preseason game for 22 points and 13 assists right when I was drafting.
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| 151 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:23
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for youngroman
14.06 Chase Budinger, SF, MIN
he is currently doing great while filling in his minutes for Kevin Love. I expect him to be valuable until Love returns, especially when he is hitting threes. the surrounding stats may not be great but who cares when you take a 3pt-specialist in round 14. I'll let surprise myself if he is doing more than just shoot from the outside.
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| 152 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:23
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for Addicted
14.07 Andre Drummond PF, DET
I had Brooks and Chandler on my short list...
Since they were gone, I decided to go big as in POTENTIAL.
Andre has looked good in the pre-season.
I don't see him starting immediately, but if he keeps it up he'll get there.
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| 153 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:24
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for Florian
14.08 Shawn Marion, SF, Dal
Marion has ranked in the top 100 on the Yahoo player rater the last two years. Hopefully he'll manage a similar performance this year. He should be particularly valuable until Dirk returns from his knee injury.
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| 154 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:24
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for T-man
14.09 Andray Blatche, C, BKN
Since I only have 2 centers and 2 point guards, I felt the need to close out the draft with a center and point guard to bolster my depth in case injuries hit. Blatche has a new team and has gotten some pretty good run in the preseason. Here’s hoping that the change in scenery brings him back to fantasy relevance. Stranger things have happened.
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| 155 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:24
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for deejay
14.10 Caron Butler, SG-SF
Butler sounds healthy this year, he brings flexibility and starts on his team.
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| 156 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:25
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for twolves
14.11 Marvin Williams SF Utah
Realized I needed F/C as only 6 on my roster to fill 6 spots. Marvin seemed like a possible fillin with some across the board contributions and is starting in Utah at present. Hopefully, the new environment this year help his production.
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| 157 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:25
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for Jasonprof
14.12. Gerald Henderson, SG, CHA
15.01. Patrick Patterson, C, HOU
In these rounds I wanted Nate Robinson, and Jeff Green, but they was picked up by another managers before me. I realised I have only three guards who are starters so I focused to a guard at first.
Gerald Henderson could help my team mainly in points with relatively good percentages. I feel his starting position is stable. There are some risky factor in the busy roster, but the manager trust is in Henderson. Last year this was the situation, I hope this is not changed.
My last pick was Patterson. His productivity depends on how many minutes he will get. When he is on the court he doesn't waist the time, very effective. He can help me in rebounds and blocks, and maybe points too.
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| 158 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:26
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for twolves
15.02 Thomas Robinson PF SAC
Took a flyer on a rookie with some upside. If he becomes a starter early in the season would be great. If rides the bench alot will probably on the waiver wires.
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| 159 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:26
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for deejay
15.03 Steve Novak, SF-PF, NYK
Should I need 3 pointers, he seems my man then, Amare down might free some minutes for him, I know he doesn't do anything else than but drain 3's, and that's fine at this stage of the draft.
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| 160 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:27
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for T-man
15.04 Maalik Wayns, PG, Phi
Ok, I haven’t taken a complete flyer yet in this draft. That’s what the last pick is for, right? Maalik is an undrafted rookie from Villanova that really seems to be working hard to stay in the league. Hoping the hard work pays off for this underdog and that he at least secures the backup PG position in Philly and sees consistent minutes. If so, I won’t be afraid to use him as an injury fill in.
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| 161 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:27
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for Florian
15.05 Jose Calderon, PG, Tor
Calderon should put up decent assist numbers, even in 25 minutes off the bench. However this pick is based more on the possibility of Lowry getting injured or Calderon being traded to a team where he can start.
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| 162 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:27
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for Addicted
15.06 Tobias Harris SF, MIL
I had Robinson, Novak and Calderon on my list.
Might have taken Dunleavy.
Anyways, it's the last pick so I won't get to attached to him.
Somebody will turn up in the FA pool soon.
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| 163 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:28
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for youngroman
15.07 Al Harrington, PF, ORL
initially I wanted Steve Novak here to get me the amount of 3s that I am still lacking. that did not turn out because deejay took him a few picks in front of me.
now that Chandler seems to be back for the opener I only have Chris Kaman that seems to be IL eligible. since we have 2 spots and I can stash a drafted player directly into the IL slot I looked at all injured guys if someone would be worth drafting that can actually help my team in 2 or 3 months. Al Harrington is exactly that. It even seems that he is ahead of his scheduled mid-December return but I don't count on that. When healthy he should get around 30 minutes where. he is also able to shoot a lot of threes so there is even a fit with my team beside the injury status.
I also thought about some rookies that could see some playing time, but they are all uncertain and not starting right now. I don't name them here because I'll probably pick some of them up when I put Kaman and Harrington in the DL slots.
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| 164 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:29
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for Dave R
15.08 DJ Augustin PG IND
I was just trying to grab the best available with this pick, and DJ was at the top of my list. Hill is the starter at this point, but has been injured. I think DJ gets reasonable run.
In a timeshare last year with Kemba, DJ averaged 11 points, 6+ assists, nearly a steal per and 1.3 trey. Not bad production from round 15.
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| 165 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:29
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15.09 Taj Gibson, PF, Chi
Could put up decent numbers even if the Chicago bigs stay healthy. Additionally, with Boozer (as the old man) on my roster, Gibson provides some cushion in the event of Boozer downtime.
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| 166 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:29
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for Swinganamiss
15.10 Trevor Booker, PF, Was
Another big man who can get some PT early on. I remember him doing some good things as a WW pickup last season. Again, no sure thing to stick around, but w/ Bynum and Stoudemire out I better get some backup big men.
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| 167 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:30
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for mailedfoot
15.11 Terrence Jones, SF, Hou
Jones is an athletic rookie who put up good all around numbers for Kentucky last year. He has shown signs of promise in preseason, and I decided to take a flyer on him hoping he will be able to carve out starer's minutes for Houston. Was hoping to get Gibson with this pick.
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| 168 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 10:31
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for Swish
15.12 [no pick - getting married instead!]
Maybe the best selection in the entire draft!
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