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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 6, Pick 1 - Jason Terry
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, Dallas Mavericks, Talent,
People who follow “real” basketball probably have a small beef with Terry going at this point. After all, the Mavs have enjoyed much success in recent years, and “Jet” is one of the main reasons why.
We focus on fantasy hoops here. And thus, the perspective from this angle sometimes differs from reality. That is why all-stars like Tony Parker and Richard Hamilton have yet to see their names called in this draft blog, while some “questionable” players with known limitations in their game have been picked. Real life game sometimes does not translate into fantasy sports. Ask anyone who passed on Peyton Manning or Tom Brady multiple times while taking a running back who has never made the Pro Bowl.
So let us look into why Terry is more of a commercial airliner than a jet and how he stands to be good value at this point in the draft.
Round 6, Pick 1: Jason Terry, PG/SG, Dallas Mavericks
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog Round Five Recap
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: H2H, Roto, Site Features,
5.1. Antawn Jamison, PF/SF, Washington Wizards
5.2. Kirk Hinrich, PG/SG, Chicago Bulls
5.3. Mo Williams, PG, Milwaukee Bucks
5.4. Zach Randolph, PF, New York Knicks
5.5. Rasheed Wallace, PF, Detroit Pistons
5.6. Mike Miller, SG/SF, Memphis Grizzles
5.7. Manu Ginobili, SG, San Antonio Spurs
5.8. Ricky Davis, SG/SF, Minnesota Timberwolves
5.9. LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C, Portland Trail Blazers
5.10. Ben Wallace, PF/C, Chicago Bulls
5.11. Lamar Odom, SF/PF, Los Angeles Lakers
5.12. T.J. Ford, PG, Toronto Raptors
Previous Round Selections
Round One Recap
Round Two Recap
Round Three Recap
Round Four Recap
Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 5, Pick 12 - T.J. Ford
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Atlantic Division, Toronto Raptors, H2H, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
When I think of huge arms in the NBA, I think of a few players. Shaquille O’Neal comes to mind. Who can forget the chisled arms of Karl Malone? Even “Thunder” Dan Majerle had some cannons.
Oh, and who can forget…um…
Round 5, Pick 12: T.J. Ford, PG, Toronto Raptors
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2007-08 Preseason Shooting Guards Ranking
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Injuries, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “Hey, D, you got a little mustard on your chin… yeah, right here. Maybe you should stop eating, chubby, and concentrate a little more on these rankings.”
When you think of a shooting guard, you think jumpers, dunks, and basically, a lot of points being scored. While all of that is true, in a fantasy basketball sense, you want players who do more than simply score and add to one to three categories. And when you look at the top shooting guards, you’ll find that they contribute in several categories. Surprisingly, the top guys in the two-guard game drop a lot of dimes, but maybe it shouldn’t be too surprising because basketball is a team game. For your reading pleasure, the top shooting guards who will help your team win the fantasy game.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 11 - Lamar Odom
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Pacific Division, Los Angeles Lakers, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Trades,
The Fig Cap: Lamar, cuz wrestle…for the ball is what he does.
Have you seen a “don’t-er” lately? What’s a “don’t-er,” you ask? They are everywhere. They operate by telling you what not to do. Don’t draft injured guys. Don’t draft rookies. Don’t do this. Don’t do that. Behind the scenes, they are the ones always making the stinging criticisms, because it is easier being the one to cut down an idea rather than the one trying to trail blaze with an original thought. In fantasy sports you can find lots of people that tell specialize in telling people what is wrong and should not be done…and with good reason…to a point. Guessing correctly who is a bust and who is a sleeper is part of the game. My beef is the reality of needing to roll the dice at some point in the draft is just as much a part of the game. Because taking 70 cents on the dollar every round by going with safe picks might guarantee a top half finish in your league, but the odds of winning it all are slim.
So let us now talk about what to do if you do end up drafting a guy like this.
Round 5, Pick 11: Lamar Odom, SF/PF, Los Angeles Lakers
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 5, Pick 10 - Ben Wallace
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Chicago Bulls, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: Defensive Ben Wallace vs. Offensive Ben Wallace… hmm… I’ll take defensive Ben Wallace even though he’s made of plastic. Yeah, offensive Ben Wallace is. Just. That. Bad.
Like the Fig Cap says, Big Ben’s offense is bad. Bad and ugly. Sort of like Wallace himself. I mean, no offense, but if you saw him in a dark alley wouldn’t you “accidentally let yourself go” (in your pants)? Okay, okay, so I’m stooping low to Kevin Smith type of humor, but I like that sort of thing. In any case, it’s not all bad with Mr. Wallace as he can do other things very well that doesn’t include the basketball snapping twine. For example, his hair brings great entertainment value - “Is it going to be braided or is it going to be Don King CRAZY?!?!?!”
Round 5, Pick 10: Ben Wallace, C, Chicago Bulls
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 5, Pick 9-LaMarcus Aldridge
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Roto, Site Features,
Some people have all the luck. You probably know someone that seems to be in the right place at the right time. You hear stories about people on flights getting bumped to business class from economy class because the airline overbooked economy. Then there are people that walk into department stores and find an awesome sale on something you have been looking for for months. LaMarcus Aldridge is one of these lucky people. How else can you explain Zach Randolph getting traded in the offseason to the Knicks and treasured draft pick Greg Oden missing this season with micro-fracture knee surgery. Opportunity has the door wide open for LaMarcus Aldridge to have a monster season.
Round 5 Pick 9: LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C, Portland Trail Blazers
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2007-08 Preseason Point Guard Rankings
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: Hey, Agent Zero, why so glum? You’re number one in our rankings!
In “real” basketball, point guard is arguably the most difficult position to play since they are basically an extension of the head coach running the actual plays on the court. They have to know all the plays to run and have the ball in their hands the majority of the game. In fantasy basketball, point guards are just as important as they will be your main source of assists and a significant contributor in steals, three-pointers made, and/or free-throw percentage. Any big-time production in points, rebounds, and/or field-goal percentage are simply gravy on top of the meat. So, coming into the 2007-08 season, which point guard is tops for the position? I have one word for you – HIBACHI!
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 5, Pick 8 - Ricky Davis
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Roto, Site Features, Sleepers, Talent,
Oh Ricky, you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, Hey Ricky! Hey Ricky!
Oh Ricky, you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, Hey Ricky! Hey Ricky!
You shoot the other way, just to get another board
You rack up steals and points, there’s no doubting you can score
You’re sharing the backcourt, but not with TJ Ford, Ricky!
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Oh Ricky, you’re so tricky, I can’t understand
They trade away Garnett, but you might not be the man
Oh Ricky, you’re so tricky, I can’t understand…
It’s guys like you, Ricky…
Round 5, Pick 8: Ricky Davis, SG/SF, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 7 - Manu Ginobili
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, San Antonio Spurs, Talent,
The Fig Cap: I’m pointing to Doug Christie’s wife!
If only this guy played more than 28 minutes a night. Of course, that would mean not being on the Spurs, and not having those rings, and not garnering the accolades for his hustle, etc. Plus even with less playing time, last year especially this guy was a roto monster.
Anyone living outside the San Antonio is not a Spurs fan. We as a collective try to turn our noses at their team success. Tired of the Mr. Eva Longoria talk, or the “boring” excellence of Tim Duncan, one of the all-time best? Even you, the most staunch anti-Spurs guy can appreciate this player’s game.
Round 5, Pick 7: Manu Ginobili, SG, San Antonio Spurs
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