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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 11
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southeast Division, Washington Wizards,
Antawn Jamison is riding shotgun to Gilbert Arenas in the Washington Wizard’s offense, but that’s not a bad thing. It’s like riding in the passenger seat of a Ferrari, so who the heck cares who’s driving! Last year, Antawn stepped in as the secondary scorer with the departure of Larry Hughes to Cleveland. He was close to joining the exclusive 20-10 big-man club averaging 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds last year.
Round 4, Pick 11: Antawn Jamison, SF/PF, Washington Wizards
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 10
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Denver Nuggets, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
Round 4, Pick 10: Carmelo Anthony, SF, Denver Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony’s basketball resume reads like he was made to succeed in the NBA - he played at the basketball factory known as Oak Hill Academy during his high school years; played for Hall of Famer, Jim Boeheim, at Syracuse University and won an NCAA title in his freshman year; he was chosen third overall in the 2003 NBA Draft getting overlooked at the number two pick in favor of a big man that has not come close to excelling as much as he has in the NBA… much like his mentor, Michael Jordan was when the Portland Trailblazers took Sam Bowie with the second overall pick in the 1984 draft. Now, I’m not comparing Anthony to Jordan and I’m not going to compare him to the player he will be linked with forever, LeBron James. But, comparisons are inescapable for Anthony and there will always be pressure for him to perform. Afterall, he has a resume to live up to.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 9
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Old School, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, Dallas Mavericks, Talent,
Round 4, Pick 9: Jason Terry, PG, Dallas Mavericks
With the forward positions taken care of in a very nice fashion (Garnett and Lewis), along with a solid all-around center in Rasheed Wallace, I decided that it was time to tackle one of the guard positions. Jason Terry may not lead the league in any categories, might not have a shoe you’ll recognize from the sidewalk, or even make an appearance on MTV’s Cribs… but you know what he does have?
Three words: Nationally. Televised. Games.
You’re probably saying, “Sarge, what the HECK are you talking about?”
Well, allow me to share my thoughts…
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 8
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Cleveland Cavaliers, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
Round 4, Pick 8: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, C, Cleveland Cavaliers
Zydrunas Ilgauskas is part of a dying breed – the big man with a back-to-the-basket game. And Ilgauskas is a European nonetheless! Yes, not all European big men shoot J’s on the regular like Dirk Nowitzki. Actually, it doesn’t matter if one is European because no one is like Nowitzki. But, this isn’t about a goatee-wearing, deadly from anywhere on the floor, David Hasselhoff loving Maverick. It’s about Ilgauskas, a 7’3”, hairline receding, have to double check the spelling of his name player who can score a number of ways down in the box as well as from mid-range when the occassion arises. And it’s this last point that should have you interested in drafting the Cavaliers’ resident center.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 7
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Pacific Division, Phoenix Suns, Props, Roto, Site Features,
Jack-of-all-trades, master of none is a figure of speech, that describes a person who is competent with many skills, but is not very good with one particular skill.
Boris Diaw was a compensation throw-in from the Atlanta Hawks for the Joe Johnson signing. In Phoenix, Diaw flourished into Fantasy Gold and was truly a jack-of-all-trades. He can shoot, rebound, pass, and play defense. Diaw’s position versatility was a major attraction to fantasy owners as he had eligibility to play in SG, SF, PF, and C slots. Diaw’s versatility was necessary with Amare Stoudemire sidelined for most of last season. Diaw’s play did not go unnoticed; he won the Most Improved Player award last year. Now with Amare Stoudemire back this season what impact will Diaw have on the court and your fantasy team?
Round 4, Pick 7: Boris Diaw, PF/C, Phoenix Suns
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 6
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Northwest Division, Denver Nuggets, Roto, Talent,
Wow, am I really making this pick? REALLY? I have never, EVER picked this guy on any real team. He is an intriguing player while he is on the court, but how long does he ever stay on the court? Somebody stop me! Wait, it’s too late? No take-backs? No one ever said there were no take-backs in this draft?! Oh well…
Round 4, Pick 6: Marcus Camby, C, Denver Nuggets
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 5
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: Editorial, Free Agency, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, New Orleans Hornets,
Round 4, Pick 5 Peja Stojakovic, SF, New Orleans Hornets
Thanks Al for the write up on Stephon Marbury! Just wanted to give you another outlet to express your man-crush. Now it is my turn to write about my fiancée’s crush on Peja Stojakovic for Al’s team. Just proves to show that chicks dig the long ball.
Peja Stojakovic is one of the best shooters in the NBA. It is no fluke that he is the two-time All Star 3-Point Shooting Contest winner (’02-’03). He sports a mean 5 o’clock shadow that is reminiscent of the cowboys in the old spaghetti westerns, so imagine Peja with a cowboy hat, cowboy boots with spurs, poncho, rifle, and a six shooter, and you know he could totally pull it off. In the off-season, Peja the gunslinger for hire was signed to 5-year $64 million contract with the Hornets to ride shotgun with Chris Paul. Peja and Chris can be the modern day Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid with Peja playing Butch and Chris playing the Sundance Kid…wait hang on. Chris Paul is not white. (Check out Sarge‘s color blind article) ;o)
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 4
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: Atlantic Division, New York Knicks, H2H, Props, Roto, Talent,
“I take it back. I’m not the best point guard in the league… Dennis Velasco is the best point guard in the league.” This quote is what was waiting for me when I left this blog entry open this morning. I had not even written anything myself yet, just put in the picture. Dennis is channeling “Big Brother” here and sees all. Not only that, he changes news and history to suit his wishes. Talk about an abuse of editorial power. Hahaha!
If you counted on Marbury last year to be your top guard, point or otherwise, there is a good chance your team ended up stinking up the joint. Ron and I recently visited NYC with some friends. Whether it was the aura of walking the streets of the Big Apple, or a friend wanting to give his friend a chance to write about his man-crush, who knows what has Ron going with “Stabury” here. So I am going to guest-write for Ron and the team he has started here, and he will take on my next pick. As always on Dropping Dimes, let’s break it down.
Round 4, Pick 4: Stephon Marbury, PG, New York Knicks.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 3
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Utah Jazz, Props, Roto, Rumors, Sleepers, Talent,
Round 4, Pick 3: Mehmet Okur, FC, Utah Jazz
Is this thing on repeat? I feel like I’m becoming redundant with my selections for this squad, as I keep harping on the fact that I refuse to choose big men that will drag me down in any category. Yes, they may not produce as much as your typical NBA center (which, in fact, are decreasing in number year by year), but for all intensive fantasy purposes it is gold. Flying under the radar by many last season, including the Detroit Pistons, Mehemt Okur sprung onto the scene in a big way for fantasy owners.
Let’s dive into this blog like Vlade Divac in the lane, and I’ll tell you how Okur will be an asset to your squad this season.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 2
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Chicago Bulls, Editorial, Free Agency, H2H, Old School, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
Round 4, Pick 2: Kirk Hinrich, PG/SG, Chicago Bulls
Just about everyone remembers the top five of the 2003 NBA Draft:
1) LeBron James - The kid who became a man and found witnesses to his greatness almost immediately.
2) Darko Milicic - The other kid whose potential never surfaced until he found some Magic.
3) Carmelo Anthony - If LeBron has the potential to be one of the best ever and Wade has his ring, where will Melo fit in when all is said and done?
4) Chris Bosh - Smooth big man makes the game look easy and is reppin’ Canada to the fullest.
5) Dwyane Wade - The first to get a ring that showed just how good he could be during an amazing Finals run.
But what about those players outside this sphere of current and future greatness? I bet most would forget that Chris Kaman was taken right after Wade at sixth overall. It took him a little longer to break out, but he eventually did last season. And at the seventh pick? Well, he played well enough to join four of the top five picks (James, Anthony, Bosh, and Wade) on the All Rookie first team and finished in the top eight in total assists and assists per game average. Of course, all you have to do is look at the picture to know who I’m talking about - Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Just kidding.
This is all about Kirk Hinrich, his world, and the fact that we’re all squirrels in it just trying to get a nut.
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