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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007- Round 5, Pick 6 - Mike Miller
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, Memphis Grizzlies, Talent,
The Fig Cap: Yeah, no wonder Four Twenty wanted to write about Mikey.
GUEST BLOGGER: Our number one fan, Four Twenty. How much does he love Dropping Dimes? We’re official sponsors of his softball team in the Great Northwest… yes, and the love is reciprocal.
He won’t make it, he misses everything! He made it! Hey Mikey!
Like Life cereal, don’t knock it til you try it. At one point last season Miller was ranked #5 in the Yahoo game, and deservedly so. Snagging Miller this late in the game is an absolute steal, and like Kevin Bacon in “Animal House,” I’ll say “Thank you sir, may I have another?”
Round 5, Pick 6: Mike Miller, SG/SF, Memphis Grizzlies
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 4 - Zach Randolph
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, New York Knicks, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “Yeah, son, me and Emry will be rockin’ the joint tonight! Where you at, playa?!?!”
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A funny thing happened to Zach Randolph after posting a super healthy 23.7 points and 10.1 rebounds for Portland last season, he was shipped off to the New York Knicks for 30 cents on the dollar.
Z-Bo’s trouble off the court is well documented and with Greg Oden coming to town, and the emergence of LaMarcus Aldridge last season, Randolph was suddenly very expendable.
It’s impossible to know exactly what Portland was offered for Randolph, but it’s also hard to imagine a guy with his talent, at 26, could only net the Blazers Channing Frye and a second-round pick in 2008. Regardless, now that the smoke has cleared (perhaps a poor choice of words) Frye is in Portland, and Randolph will call MSG his home this season.
Round 5, Pick 4: Zach Randolph, PF, New York Knicks
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 3 - Mo Williams
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Milwaukee Bucks, H2H, Injuries, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
GUEST BLOGGER: Eno Sarris from The Fantasy Lounge
The Fig Cap: In the words of the immortal Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr, “Gimme some MO!”
I promise you won’t have to know Busta Rhymes’ real name in order to understand why Mo Williams is a solid point guard worth drafting this high. You may have to get that song out of your head before you can continue on after the jump, though.
Round 5, Pick 3: Maurice Williams, PG, Milwaukee Bucks
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 2 - Kirk Hinrich
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Chicago Bulls, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “That Austin guy is A-OK in my book!”
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If nothing else, Kirk Hinrich is consistent. He’s reliable. His role as the Chicago Bulls team general is clearly established, coach Skiles likes him, he rarely misses games due to injury, and a quick look at his career profile shows that almost every statistical category in Hinrich’s portfolio is within fractions of a point from the year before.
A closer look at the gritty point guard’s stats, however, show improvement. After a fairly significant jump in points per game from his first to second season (12.0 to 15.7), Hinrich’s scoring average has climbed ever so slowly to the 16.6 it sits at now. His percentages both from the field and from the free throw line have improved, now at .448 and .835 respectively, and there is no reason to believe that any of this will stop any time soon.
Round 5, Pick 2: Kirk Hinrich, PG/SG, Chicago Bulls
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 1 - Antawn Jamison
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Injuries, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southeast Division, Washington Wizards, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “WOO HOO! Patrick is writing about ME!”
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“I don’t get no respect!! That’s the story of my life, no respect, ya know?”
Antawn Jamison: Olympics bronze medal winner, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, one time NBA All-Star.
It’s the perfect byline for a team’s second banana. Jamison is the Jackie Chan to Gilbert Arenas’ Chris Tucker. He’s Danny Glover’s Roger Murtaugh to Mel Gibson’s Martin Riggs. If the Wizards were the Jackson Five, Jamison would be Jermaine Jackson. If they were an 80’s television show, Jamison would be Ricardo Tubbs.
You get the idea, I hope. Agent Zero gets the accolades, the media attention, the awards, the swag, the NBA 08 Live video game cover, the million dollar birthday parties, the blog, the professional Halo team, and the Hibachi. Even Jamison’s catch phrase seems like the boy wonder version of Arenas’. According to the Washington Post, Jamison calls out “Fiji” after every jump shot he makes. Ah, you might want to stop that immediately Antawn.
Round 5, Pick 1: Antawn Jamison, SF/PF, Washington Wizards
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 4, Pick 10 - Tyson Chandler
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, New Orleans Hornets, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “You want some? YOU WANT SOME?!?! Come get it, Gary Coleman!”
I’ve said this many times before and I’ll say it again, several times throughout this post if I have to, but you do not draft Tyson Chandler because he has a cool name; you draft him for his free-throw percentage… I’m obviously kidding. So, what do you draft him for? Check it out after the jump.
Round 4, Pick 10: Tyson Chandler, C, New Orleans Hornets
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Mock Draft Central Fantasy Basketball Experts League
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Injuries, Props, Rookies, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Trades,
The Fig Cap: “I fell to fourth? FOURTH?!?!”
So, somehow, this little fantasy basketball blog of ours was able to get into this group of experts for some mocking. We feel we held our own and were happy to join the banter as the draft moved along. NOTE: Matt Buser made a comment along the lines of Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry bringing the Knicks back to prominence. As a realistic Knicks fan I took umbrage… apparently, I was the only one that didn’t get that Buser was kidding. Check out his Curry Line. Sometimes I take my Knicks TOO seriously. I’m such a dummy.
Anyway, you’ll also see Sarge in the mock repping Sports Grumblings, which you should definitely check out AFTER DroppingDimes.com of course. In any case, since Sarge knows my tendencies (Take it easy out there… I meant draft tendencies), he was actually predicting some of my picks in the draft chat. I’m convinced he’s my fantasy sports hetero-lifemate.
Here’s the rest of the experts that participated in the draft in selecting order…
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 4, Pick 6 - Ron Artest
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Indiana Pacers, Editorial, H2H, Pacific Division, Sacramento Kings, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: This is McFarlane Toys’ rendition of Artest. Booty to be slapped not included.
Allen Iverson is the paragon of the “thug” element in basketball’s current era of tattoos, cornrows, mean mugs, and putting out hip hop records. However, AI is the paragon because of all of his offcourt shiznizzle. So, if anyone has been the epitome of “thug” on the court (and in the stands), there is no question that it’s Ron Artest. Sure, okay, fine… why beat a dead horse? We all know about The Malice in the Palace and all that, but I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A POINT!!! In any case, despite the bad rap (and I don’t mean Artest’s record), the Tru Warier has some game and ironically enough, plays lockdown defense. But, that’s not all the boy from the QB can do.
Round 4, Pick 6: Ron Artest, SF, Sacramento Kings
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 4, Pick 4 - Jason Richardson
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southeast Division, Charlotte Bobcats,
I apologize for the delay folks. Sometimes, the personal life takes over for a bit – and some things are just unavoidable. Now it’s back to the grind of getting this mock draft rolling. With the first three rounds, “Team Nine” has selected Dwyane Wade, Andre Iguodala and Jermaine O’Neal. This gives an incredibly talented base at both guard positions as well as some flexibility to play Iggy at the three. Jermaine O’Neal’s flexibility is welcomed, as well as his abilities to notch 20 and 10 a night. While the health issues are definitely prevalent with this squad, I have no issues in adding some more scoring with some long-range talent and highlight reels mixed in for good measure. With a new home and bright outlook for this season, I’m going with…
Round 4, Pick 4 – Jason Richardson, SG, Charlotte Bobcats
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 4, Pick 2 - Kevin Martin
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Pacific Division, Sacramento Kings, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: Boom Dizzle My P-Nizzle!
Anyone remember Special Ed? No, not as in classes, but as in the rapper from the late 80’s/early 90’s. “I Got It Made,” “I’m The Magnificent,” “Come On, Let’s Move It.” Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Seriously, whenever I see Martin with his fresh cut fade, I always think of Special Ed. To paraphrase Mars Blackmon, “It’s gotta be the cut.” Anyway, the aforementioned three songs I mentioned all apply to Martin, appropriately enough. He’s certainly got it made now after signing a five-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Martin has played magnificently when given the playing time (sorry, got to pop my collar right now knowing I called Martin’s crazy game when Peja Stojakovic was hurt a couple of seasons ago; although I’m still waiting for Francisco Garcia to get his well-deserved burn) as last season proved. And now with his 2006-07 performance, he moves it (as in his draft stock) up all the way to the fourth round of this mock draft.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Special Kev.
Round 4, Pick 1: Kevin Martin, SG, Sacramento Kings
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