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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 5, Pick 7
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 76ers, H2H, Props, Roto, Talent,
Are you a music fan? One of my favourite music memories of recent years is Snoop Dogg being featured in the MTV Icon tribute to Metallica. Working his unique flow to “Sad But True,” this was proof that sometimes the unexpected works out very nicely. Now, I am sure there are a legion of metal-heads out there that found the same performace blasphemous, but to each their own.
Building a basketball team involves finding underrated or underappreciated players and hoping that they fit in well with the core players already on your team. Here is a player who will fit into any fantasy team and make it better. There are still 20 ppg players available, players who are on everyone’s sleeper list, and players who have played in All-Star games. But I think this pick may not be so unexpected, and he should be on everyone’s hot list already.
Round 5, Pick 7: Andre Iguodala, SG/SF, Philadelphia 76ers
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 5, Pick 5
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, Toronto Raptors, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
Round 5, Pick 5: Morris Peterson, SG/SF, Toronto Raptors
Poor Morris Peterson. He’ll never get a chance to shine, but it’s not so bad being like the Barney to another player’s Fred, the Rocky to Bullwinkle, the Milli to Vanilli. Yes, folks, Mo Pete is the classic wingman… the Goose of the NBA. But, despite the unsavory associations of playing second fiddle, don’t sleep on Peterson because he’s got game. Maybe not Jesus Shuttlesworth game, but there ain’t nothing wrong with Mo the Baptist, so let me stand up and TESTIFY!
Vince Carter (hold your boos, T-Dot), Jalen Rose, Rafer Alston, and Mike James were several players that held Peterson back from the guard and forward positions and from coming to the forefront and getting his looks. But, now they’re all gone and there’s only Chris Bosh as the number one option on offense with Peterson sliding in as the veteran second option. And since Rose left last season, Peterson really has stepped it up and it should continue this upcoming season.
Want proof? Read the book of Peterson, chapter 5, verse 5.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 5, Pick 4
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Props, Rookies, Roto, Site Features, Sleepers, Talent,
Round 5, Pick 4: Mike James, PG, Minnesota Timberwolves
With the number of point guards that have gone off of the board already, I’ve noticed that only three of them had a field goal percentage [last season] over 47%: Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, and Jason Terry. With Terry already being on this squad, and not exactly being the biggest dime-dropper out there, I decided to ensure that along with my two big-men, I’d lock up another top-12 point guard – by my estimation. I’d even consider arguing that James could be better than Terry this season…
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 5, Pick 3
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Injuries, Pacific Division, Golden State Warriors, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
When Mike Montgomery was coach of the Golden State Warriors, there was an obvious rift between him and his star point guard. Not anything to the Larry Brown/Stephon Marbury level, but it was pretty bad. For example, when Montgomery would call a play, the PG in question would run another play. Yeah, I think it was time for someone to move on, and in today’s sports market, it’s ALWAYS going to be the coach. So, good bye Montgomery… hello, Don Nelson! From the 1988-89 season to the ‘94-‘95 season, Nelson had moderate successful teams with the Warriors, making the playoffs four out of his seven season, even winning 50 and 55 games during two seasons. Why mention all of this? Nelson was voted one of the 10 greatest coaches of all-time during the ‘96-‘97 season, had great regular season success in his prevoius stop with the Dallas Mavericks, and those that handle the rock for him - Sidney Moncrief, Tim Hardaway, Steve Nash - always excelled under his running offense.
Baron Davis will love playing for Uncle Nelly.
Round 5, Pick 3: Baron Davis, PG, Golden State Warriors
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 5, Pick 1
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Pacific Division, Los Angeles Clippers, Props, Roto, Sleepers, Street Ball, Talent,
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Round 5, Pick 1: Chris Kaman, C, Los Angeles Clippers
While the “looks” may have waved bye-bye to this guy quite some time ago, fantasy production is all about “opportunity.” And what better way to increase a player’s opportunity than to increase his minutes per game by about 27%? This is exactly what happened in Los Angeles, when former MAC big man Chris Kaman was given about 33 minutes a game last year. One quick glance at his stats, and nothing crazy may jump out at you, but something tells me that Kaman may be one of the best second centers in fantasy basketball this season – if not a solid C1.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 4, Pick 12
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Rumors, Sleepers, Southeast Division, Washington Wizards, Talent,
Round 4, Pick 12: Caron Butler, SF, Washington Wizards
Given the first pick in the odd rounds, math and logic present fantasy owners with the last pick in the even rounds. So, after swiping guys like LeBron James and Vince Carter in rounds one and three respectively, I’ve had to witness (Cleveland pun, very intended) several targeted players fly off of the board to the other owners – something that is highly likely to happen when given the opportunity to draft first overall. However, I was able to accommodate my team very well with the selection of the second of back-to-back Wizards off of the board, and one of the most underrated players in the league: Caron Butler.
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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 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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