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Subject: RIHC 2014-15: Draft Rationales
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Fri, Oct 17, 2014, 15:08
This thread will contain all of the individual pick rationales for the 2014 RIHC draft. RIHC managers should supply those rationales in the Rationale Collection thread. You will not be able to post directly into this thread.
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| 143 | MagicAirBirds
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Oct 21, 4:22 pm
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12.11 Gordon, Eric - NOR - SG
Words: Relentless Attacker, Pure Jump Shot, Rock Solid (ala Mitch Richmond), Bad LuckNew Nickname: ""Commissioner Gordon"" |
| 144 | youngroman
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Oct 21, 5:04 pm
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12.12 Henson, John - MIL - C
another 2 rounds went by and I am still in the hunt for a 4th guard. I keep saying the same though: I don't like the available options and don't want to reach. there are some guards I would take in the last 3 rounds though and I hope that 2 of them make it back to me. having said that, I wanted some rebounders and looked at starters or backups that should get significant time and who proved to be successful in the past.Henson will be a backup behind injury prone Ersan Ilyasova (already banged up and missing more preseason games than planned) and Larry Sanders (surgery last week, probably back for the regular season). his minutes may rely on the health of Ilyasova and the consistency of Sanders, who was not that great last season. as long as he gets 25 minutes he should do ok for my team. everything more and he would not have been available at this point. |
| 145 | youngroman
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Oct 21, 5:06 pm
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13.01 Sims, Henry - PHI - C
Henry Sims is one of the last starting centers still available. He should get a double-double on some nights and he may disappear on others. since there are not many other players competing for his minutes in Philly he may have better job security than a lot of other players available at this point. more minutes should give me more stats. right? |
| 146 | MagicAirBirds
ID: 330592710
Oct 21, 5:29 pm
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13.02 Gobert, Rudy - UTA - C
Words: Exceptional Shot Blocker, Quick Reflexes, Endless Wingspan, Lane GliderNew Nickname: ""The Pterodactyl"" |
| 147 | reeb
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Oct 21, 5:29 pm
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13.03 Green, Danny - SAS - SF
Two threes, a block, and a steal a game? Sign me up. |
| 148 | KnicksFan
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Oct 21, 6:17 pm
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13.04 Jack, Jarrett - BKN - PG
My team is still pretty weak at point guard, and Jack was the best one available. He should have 6th man minutes in Brooklyn, so I can probably count on 4+ assists per game from him. Also, Deron Williams is always getting hurt, so Jack's value can really skyrocket if that happens again. |
| 149 | Tosh
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Oct 21, 6:22 pm
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13.05 Lee, Courtney - MEM - SG
I haven't intentionally been avoiding swing players this draft. It just happened that way. Lee was just announced as the starting SG in Memphis, and will provide mostly scoring and 3s. And serve as my backup SG. |
| 150 | gurudan
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Oct 21, 6:22 pm
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13.06 Chandler, Wilson - DEN - PG
good three pt shooter. at this point, I'm just trying to fill my roster with subs that can contribute in specific areas. |
| 151 | Da Bomb
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Oct 21, 6:32 pm
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13.07 Ilyasova, Ersan - MIL - PF
A post-hype sleeper- if he can even be categorized as a sleeper- he might just be left for naught. After a couple strong years, Ersan took a step back last season. It's a new season, with a new coach, and Ersan appears to be starting. |
| 152 | stramonio
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Oct 21, 7:33 pm
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13.08 Randle, Julius - LAL - PF
Nocturnal (in Italy) pick. I have set a queue full of rookies and sophomores. In the late rounds I tried to grab players with upside, so who better then youngsters?
Randle was the first of my queue so i'm satisfied. |
| 153 | Guru
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Oct 21, 7:33 pm
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13.09 Tucker, P.J. - PHO - SG
Started 81 games and played 30.7 mpg last year, mainly because he’s a physical defender/hustle player. Ranked 30th in steals last year with 1.4 per game, and a very good rebounder for his size. Could be asked to shoot more threes now that Frye is gone, and could even be asked to play some power forward minutes. A flier. |
| 154 | Dave R
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Oct 21, 8:36 pm
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13.10 Adams, Steven - OKC - C
Adams should be the starting C for the Thunder, I'd be shocked if they returned to " undrafted ". He's averaged 17 points, 7 boards and 1.8 blocks and steals each. Yeah, I know it's preseason, but the potential is there, he's only 21 and the Thunder should lock him in as their starter.Plus Guru took him with "" pick 132 "" in G20, good enough for me. |
| 155 | RJ
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Oct 21, 8:53 pm
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13.11 Middleton, Khris - MIL - SF
He played all 82 games last year. He was up and down at times but figures to get decent minutes with his versatility. Pretty happy with Middleton. |
| 156 | Addicted
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Oct 21, 9:05 pm
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13.12 Stoudemire, Amar'e - NYK - PF
I saw an article earlier in the week, that Amare said he was enjoying basketball again.
Really needed some more rebounds and blocks. |
| 157 | Addicted
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Oct 21, 9:06 pm
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14.01 Johnson, Wesley - LAL - SF
1 blk, 1 stl, 1 3pt a game. Can't ask for more at this pick. |
| 158 | RJ
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Oct 21, 10:03 pm
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14.02 Porter Jr., Otto - WAS - SF
With a flurry of injuries in Washington I'm hoping Porter Jr. can be my super sleeper special. He's looked good in the summer league and preseason so far and looks get his chance this year with Ariza lost to free agency. Hoping I have a hungry young player here. |
| 159 | Dave R
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Oct 21, 10:27 pm
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14.03 Stuckey, Rodney - IND - SG
Trying to find a diamond in the rough…Stuckey is locked in as the starting SG for the Pacers, and someone has to fill the void by the George injury. Stuckey can score, but historically offers little else. Maybe this year will be different. |
| 160 | Guru
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Oct 21, 10:45 pm
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14.04 Miles, C.J. - IND - SF
With Paul George out, someone has to get those SF minutes. Entering his 10th season. Has averaged 9+ points in 19+ minutes for 6 straight years, but has averaged 18+ pt per 36 minutes in 3 of the past 4 seasons. Shot 85% from the foul line last year, and over 80% for his career.If he gets enough minutes, he should put up useful numbers. |
| 161 | stramonio
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Oct 21, 11:46 pm
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14.05 Hardaway Jr., Tim - NYK - SG
See Randle. Other pick by night and third Knick player on my roster (I know KnicksFan, you're jealous...). Last year Tim's son was promising, I hope he can be even better this year. |
| 162 | Da Bomb
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Oct 22, 12:21 am
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14.06 Barnes, Matt - LAC - SF
Barnes will be starting at SF, though I doubt he will play normal starting minutes given that the Clippers have Crawford & Hawes coming off the bench. He had 2 threes per game in 40 games as a starter last season, and he can produce in steals & blocks (for a wing) as well. |
| 163 | gurudan
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Oct 22, 12:21 am
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14.07 Foye, Randy - DEN - PG
when ty Lawson was hurt last year he was the man. top 10 3 pt shooter |
| 164 | Tosh
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Oct 22, 12:33 am
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14.08 Exum, Dante - UTA - PG
He was the #5 pick in the most recent draft, but may not earn enough court time early in the season to earn time on my fantasy roster. I feel confident he will finish higher than #164 on the player rater at the end of the season. But do I have the patience to reap the rewards? |
| 165 | KnicksFan
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Oct 22, 1:31 am
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14.09 Copeland, Chris - IND - SF
I remember from his Knicks days how lethal of a scorer Copeland can be. Last year was disappointing because he got no playing time in Indy. However, this season he is in line for a big role and his last 3 preseason games he has averaged almost 5 three pointers per game. If he can give me more than 3s and points, he will be a steal. If not, he may still be useful enough to warrant a late pick. |
| 166 | reeb
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Oct 22, 1:51 am
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14.10 Sessions, Ramon - SAC - PG
I think I just love this guy because how awesome he was in the old TSN game his first year. I do think he is better than Collison and could out produce him in SAC. Good depth at worst. |
| 167 | MagicAirBirds
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Oct 22, 6:45 am
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14.11 Bennett, Anthony - MIN - PF
Words: Power Post Moves, Good Face-Up Game, Big Hands/Wingspan, Intense CompetitorNew Nickname: Anthony ""Big Boy"" Bennett (not my best work) |
| 168 | youngroman
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Oct 22, 6:45 am
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14.12 Cole, Norris - MIA - PG
It is finally time for some guards.Latest reports indicate that Cole may start at PG when the regular season begins. this was enough for me to get him with my very next pick. I have not looked at his stats. I am simply interested in a starting PG that gets significant minutes. as previously said: more minutes get your more opportunities. more opportunities gets you more stats. |
| 169 | youngroman
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Oct 22, 6:45 am
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15.01 Morrow, Anthony - OKC - SF
Anthony Morrow was simply picked because he is still in the hunt for a starting position (SG or SF) on a Durant-less team. he should be valuable for at least the first month of the season. Until then I should know his role and if I still want to hold onto him when Durant is back. |
| 170 | MagicAirBirds
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Oct 22, 6:57 am
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15.02 Mayo, O.J. - MIL - SG
Words: Veteran Scorer, Rangy Shooter, Solid Handles, Hungry (literarily)New Nickname: "Miracle Whip" |
| 171 | reeb
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Oct 22, 6:57 am
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15.03 Bargnani, Andrea - NYK - PF
I swear I had Dalembert ahead of him in my queue. This is basically a wasted pick and I can't wait to cut him for someone useful. |
| 172 | KnicksFan
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Oct 22, 9:52 am
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15.04 Dalembert, Samuel - NYK - C
The last starting center left in the draft, and it's nice to have 1 Knick on my roster. He hasn't been anything super the last few years, but if he can get his minutes up to about 27 per game, I think he can still put up 8 points, 8 boards, and 2 blocks. My centers are injury prone, so I needed another guy just in case, and Dalembert is a pretty good band-aid. |
| 173 | Tosh
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Oct 22, 1:06 pm
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15.05 Green, Gerald - PHO - SG
Last season, Green averaged a career-high 15.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.5 3PT, 0.9 steals, and good percentages in 28 minutes per game. If he can get similar minutes this season, he should find a spot in my lineup. |
| 174 | gurudan
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Oct 22, 1:06 pm
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15.06 Marion, Shawn - CLE - PG
EXPERIENCED if he doesn't get minutes, i'll drop him. |
| 175 | Da Bomb
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Oct 22, 1:33 pm
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15.07 Price, Ronnie - LAL - PG
Price has started the last 3 preseason games (2 where Jeremy Lin did not play, and 1 where Lin came off the bench), and there are rumblings Price may open the season as the starter. A few years back I drafted the starting Laker PG in Smush Parker in the last round, and he returned good value. |
| 176 | stramonio
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Oct 22, 1:41 pm
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15.08 Mcgee, Javale - DEN - C
I have my blocker!!! |
| 177 | Guru
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Oct 22, 1:47 pm
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15.09 Thompson, Hollis - PHI - SF
My third Thompson! Penciled in as Philly starter, in his second NBA year. 6’8” and can play both SG and SF. Will start the year on my bench, however, and could easily be dropped early in favor of someone more promising out of the gate. |
| 178 | Dave R
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Oct 22, 1:51 pm
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15.10 Bogdanovic, Bojan - BKN - SG
At this point, Bojan is the starting SF for the Nets ( and hopefully Yahoo will grant him F status shortly ). Known as a shooter, he averaged 21 points and over 4 RB's for Serbia in the world Cup. Does that mean anything, I don't know. |
| 179 | RJ
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Oct 22, 1:51 pm
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15.11 Napier, Shabazz - MIA - PG
Basically just wanted to take a flier on him. I feel like he has a good opportunity to outperform draft position. Also, LeBron was high on Napier. I remember LeBron wanting the Heat to get Napier in the draft. |
| 180 | Addicted
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Oct 22, 1:59 pm
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15.12 Gordon, Aaron - ORL - PF
Another rookie. Might get 6 reb, 1 blk, 1 stl by years end. Hate the FT%. |
| 181 | Addicted
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Oct 22, 2:00 pm
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16.01 Thornton, Marcus - BOS - SG
Looked good in the preseason. 3pt specialist.Looking over my team I have two Wesley's and two Marcus's (Both BOS reserves)... |
| 182 | RJ
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Oct 22, 3:30 pm
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16.02 Wright, Brandan - DAL - PF
I just wanted to take a flier on a blocks goon here. I think he has some upside and Chandler hasn't exactly been a model of health in recent years. |
| 183 | Dave R
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Oct 22, 3:34 pm
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16.03 Hilario, Nene - WAS - PF
Injuries have plagued Nene over his career, so I made this pick hoping that he can stay healthy.If so he can provide solid numbers. He managed 14 points, 6 RB's, 3 dimes, 1.2 steals and nearly a block a game. If he can even make it through 53 games like last year, I'll be happy with this pick, anything else is gravy. Otherwise he can probably join Bojan on waivers. " |
| 184 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Oct 22, 3:40 pm
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16.04 Lamb, Jeremy - OKC - SF
My token UConn pick. And my 4th OKC player. Lamb should get extra run during the period when Durant is out. |
| 185 | stramonio
ID: 330592710
Oct 22, 3:40 pm
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16.05 Williams, Mo - MIN - PG
For my last pick, watching at my draft, I found out that after Brandon Knight (8th round) I did not take any other PG. So I targeted one of the last still on the board. I had a short list with Nash, Vasquez, Felton, Hinrich and Williams. I selected Williams because he is behind only Rubio (no JJ Barea), so if he goes down i think Mo can handle the job very well and is still a better player than the others. |
| 186 | Da Bomb
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Oct 22, 3:52 pm
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16.06 Roberson, Andre - OKC - SF
Last year Roberson averaged 1.9 points per game. I am hoping for an improvement. He has started all but 1 preseason game, one of which included a line of 15 points, 10 bds, 3 assts, 1 stl, 1 blk. I'm happy to give him a one game in season audition before I move onto the waiver wire. |
| 187 | gurudan
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Oct 22, 3:52 pm
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16.07 Butler, Caron - DET - PG
EXPERIENCED if he doesn't get minutes, i'll drop him. |
| 188 | Tosh
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Oct 22, 4:16 pm
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16.08 O'Quinn, Kyle - ORL - PF
He's had a good pre-season. His value is likely dependent on the health of Nikola Vucevic and Channing Frye. Since Frye is a little beat up, maybe I'll get a couple weeks of early production. |
| 189 | KnicksFan
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Oct 22, 4:26 pm
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16.09 Barnes, Harrison - GSW - SF
It looks like Barnes will be starting in Golden State, and local media seems to think he plays much better when he's in a supporting role amongst the starters than last year's experiment where he was the primary option with the second team. I'm hoping he can recapture that magic he displayed in the playoffs 2 seasons ago. |
| 190 | reeb
ID: 330592710
Oct 22, 4:43 pm
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16.10 Johnson, James - TOR - SF
I always like this guy. His per minute stats are amazing across the board but sadly he never gets minutes. If an injury strikes in Toronto he wll be ready to contribute. |
| 191 | MagicAirBirds
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Oct 22, 6:17 pm
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16.11 McDermott, Doug - CHI - SF
Words: Smooth Shooter, Quick Release, Efficient Scorer, Good Decision MakerNew Nickname: "The Green Light Sniper" |
| 192 | youngroman
ID: 330592710
Oct 22, 7:03 pm
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16.12 Thompson, Jason - SAC - PF
seems like he will be the starter at PF at the beginning of the season. that was enough for me because starters are usually not available with the last pick of the draft. not much more to say. |
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