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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog Round Three Recap
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
3.1. Paul Pierce, SG/SF, Boston Celtics
3.2. Marcus Camby, C, Denver Nuggets
3.3. Baron Davis, PG, Golden State Warriors
3.4. Deron Williams, PG, Utah Jazz
3.5. Chauncey Billups, PG, Detroit Pistons
3.6. Gerald Wallace, SG/SF, Charlotte Bobcats
3.7. Vince Carter, SG/SF, New Jersey Nets
3.8. Tracy McGrady, SG/SF, Houston Rockets
3.9. Jermaine O’Neal, PF/C, Indiana Pacers
3.10. Michael Redd, SG, Milwaukee Bucks
3.11. Caron Butler, SF, Washington Wizards
3.12. Al Jefferson, PF/C, Minnesota Timberwolves
Previous Round Selections:
Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog ROUND ONE Recap
Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog ROUND TWO Recap
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 3, Pick 12 - Al Jefferson
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Props, Roto, Site Features,
In fantasy hoops, you can never have too many quality big men. With Yao Ming and Pau Gasol already lacing them up for this team, I’m going to seal the deal on the front court and select on the biggest up-and-comers in the league:
3.12 Al Jefferson, PF/C
Minnesota Timberwolves
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 3, Pick 10 - Michael Redd
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Milwaukee Bucks, Editorial, H2H, Injuries, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “They say it’s all in the wrist, well, it doesn’t hurt to have some guns for biceps.”
Living in the New York City area, you experience many things that are dirty, smelly, bumpy, and must bring major disturbances to the Force. There aren’t too many things that go smoothly around these parts, my “game” back when I was single can be a testament to that. Yeah, I’ve had my fair share of slaps across the face, looks of pure distaste, and mocking giggles thrown my way. Now what does Michael Redd have to do with my former dating life?
Well, Redd’s stroke is the complete opposite of it… smooth.
Round 3, Pick 10: Michael Redd, SG/SF, Milwaukee Bucks
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007 Round 3, Pick 6 - Gerald Wallace
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southeast Division, Charlotte Bobcats, Talent,
The Fig Cap: I’m The Don “Magic” Juan of Basketball… Just Call Me Huggy G!
Does anyone maximize their athleticism more than Gerald Wallace? After only one season at Alabama, Wallace came out early and was drafted by the Kings towards the end of the first round based solely on his jumping jack ability and very raw tools. Seriously, it’s not like Wallace was lighting it up in college either, averaging less than 10 points and six boards a game, as well as shoot 44% from the field and 57% from the line. Yeah, that’s pretty ugly. However, Crash did average over a block and steal a game and he did have that athleticism.
So, why mention all of this? Well, it seems that that raw nature of Wallace’s game is starting to smooth out, pimp-style!
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007 Round 3, Pick 2 - Marcus Camby
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Injuries, Northwest Division, Denver Nuggets, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
It’s no secret that Marcus Camby gets hurt. A lot. Make that A LOT! However, last season, Camby showed up, dressed in his uni, and took the floor to actually play a game and not do his best Richard Simmons impersonation and only cheer his teammates on. Nope, Camby Man did his thing and played a very respectable (for him, amazing) 70 games. Now the question is, can he do it again? Can Camby actually be all that he can be, blocking and boarding like there’s no tomorrow because there just might not be? I’m taking the risk with this pick at this point of the draft and going all in thinking that he can. All I can say is thank goodness I don’t have any money on this bet, but I just can’t resist the talent and big-time upside!
Round 3, Pick 1: Marcus Camby, C, Denver Nuggets
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 2, Pick 10 - Carmelo Anthony
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Denver Nuggets, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
The Fig Cap: LeBron might have gone first in this draft, won the Rookie of the Year award, named to numerous All-Star teams, All-NBA teams, and achieved a commercial appeal I can only hope to reach, but DOES HE HAVE ONE OF THESE?!?! Yeah… didn’t think so.
Okay, I’m not saying that Melo is this great fantasy basketball stud that should be considered for the first round, afterall it’s not like he’s LeBron or anything (the comparisons will NEVER end), but Melo might be better than you think. And I start off with this preface because considering that Melo has this stigma of only being a scorer in the fantasy scheme of things (no, not that type of “scoring” you pervs), he actually brings a little more than just huge point production to a fantasy basketball team. I suspect that Melo could fall into the third round in most drafts as the savvy fantasy basketball manager doesn’t really put a lot of credence in the points category, but the other “secondary” cats such as steals, free-throw percentage, etc. So, how does Melo measure up? Let’s take a jab at this and get down with the analysis… yes, the pun was fully intended.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 2, Pick 6 - Dwight Howard
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southeast Division, Orlando Magic, Talent,
The Fig Cap: “Shoot, my game is so pretty, the rim should kiss me back!”
Yes, the love continues for Orlando Magic players with ‘Shard going with the previous pick, but have no fear, Tony Battie won’t be the next selection. And neither will Pat Garrity. However, the Man-Child, Dwight Howard IS being chosen here and some of it does have to do with that aforementioned ‘Shard guy. Right off the bat, I’ll say that both are getting pay-haid after signing new contracts with the Magic and it’s fitting that they are both in the money at the same time because both of their values could go hand-in-hand with how they play off of each other.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog: Round 2, Pick 4
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 76ers, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
With Dwyane Wade getting selected in the first round, this team is supplied with a solid base of roto success. While I could’ve chosen to draft a big guy, several of them were just selected with previous picks. I could’ve chosen another guard, but Jason Kidd and Chris Paul just fell off of the board. Thus, we’ll look at a younger guy that provides one of the better well-rounded games in the fantasy arena.
Points? Check.
Rebounds? Check.
Assists? Check.
Steals? Check.
Field Goal Percentage? Check.
Free Throw Percentage? Check.
Alright, you’re hired.
Andre Iguodala, SG/SF, Philadelphia 76ers
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Dropping Dimes Podcast Episode 1 - KG Trade Impact
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, Boston Celtics, Editorial, News, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Props, Rookies, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Trades, Waiver Pick Ups,
Well, it’s official… Kevin Garnett is on his way to Beantown, joining Paul Pierce and Ray Allen with the Boston Celtics forming quite a formidable trio. Scott Sargent and Dennis Velasco talk about the fantasy values of the aforementioned GAP (Garnett, Allen, Pierce), as well as the former Celtics moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s the first show, so forgive any lack of production value or any real knowledge of basketball (sarc). Seriously, it’ll get better and when it does, you’ll look back at this first episode of the Dropping Dimes Podcast and think, “Wow, that first episode REALLY STUNK!”
Yeah, nowhere else to go but up.
Kevin Garnett To The Boston Celtics: Breaking Down The GAP
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, Boston Celtics, Editorial, H2H, News, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Props, Roto, Talent, Trades,
The Fig Cap: “Wait, it’s not official… yet.”
The trade that sends Kevin Garnett from his beloved “Sota” to Beantown is all but done with the only thing delaying the seemingly inevitable move being a money issue. And we all know how situations concerning money can easily be resolved, right? Sarcasm aside, it would take a huge change of mind on Garnett’s end to kill the deal, but if The Big Ticket wants to punch his own ticket to the NBA Finals by going through the weaker Eastern Conference, this will get done.
But what will the fantasy basketball impact be? Well, when dealing with the fact there will be three 20-point scorers on the same team, it will be tough to determine. Specifically, will there be enough basketballs to go around? Honestly, amongst Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce, there really isn’t a ball hog in the group. Okay maybe The Truth, but Pierce never had a choice on most nights during the chaos that’s been the Celtics for the past several seasons.
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