I have found a TV show to tie me over till the start of 24. I am digging this new series Heroes on NBC. It is on Mondays opposite the start of the Monday Night Football. I find myself flipping back and forth between the two channels during commercial breaks. Times like these I wish I had a picture in picture TV.  Heroes follows 10 people that discover they have special powers and their individual journeys somehow overlaps with each other. Check out the NBC.com if you are interested.

One of the characters on Heroes, Hiro Nakamura has the power to stop and travel through time. He also has the ability to teleport to different places. Can you imagine stopping time and traveling to the future?!

Wow, do you think if the Utah Jazz scouting staff had that power to look into the future that they would have chosen Chris Paul instead of Deron Williams in the 2005 NBA draft? Deron Williams was chosen 3rd overall and Chris Paul was picked next by New Orleans. Do you think Utah would like a mulligan on the pick?

Deron Williams may never reach the fantasy studliness of Chris Paul but Deron could still help your fantasy team. Let’s take a closer look at what Deron can bring to the table.

Round 7, Pick 2: Deron Williams, PG, Utah Jazz

Let’s get rid of any doubt in your mind, Deron Williams will be the starting PG for the Utah Jazz when the regular season begins. There have been some whispers that new addition PG Derek Fisher may get the start over Williams. Not going to happen. It’s just as likely as Jessica Alba returning one of my phone calls. Unless Deron is injured, Derek Fisher will be coming off the bench. Jessica, I’m still waiting.

Deron’s rookie year average of 10.8 points, 4.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds are nothing extraordinary. Deron was in and out of Coach Sloan’s doghouse last year.  When you take a closer look at Williams’ April numbers of 13.8 points, 6.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 threes, you can see the potential.

Last year, the frontcourt consisting of Mehmet Okur, Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko were hit with various injuries. Now that the frontcourt is healthy, Deron will have ample assist opportunities. Deron’s 6.6 assists average in April seems sustainable this year.

Williams may not be a Hero for your fantasy roster, however, if your team’s need is 14 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds and 1.5 threes, then Deron is your man.

Other team members

1.2. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Dallas Mavericks
2.11. Chauncey Billups, PG, Detroit Pistons
3.2. Tracy McGrady, SG/SF, Houston Rockets
4.11. Antawn Jamison, SF/PF, Washington Wizards
5.2. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Miami Heat
6.11. Corey Maggette, SG/SF, Los Angeles Clippers