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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 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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So, Which NBA Player Are YOU?!?!?!?!
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Central Division, Detroit Pistons, Site Announcements,
Special shout-out to Nels over at Give Me The Rock as I’m totally biting off of him and his post, but, I’m citing him and giving him his props. So there.
In any case, the abovementioned post from Nels links to a test to see which NBA player you are. As you can guess from the picture, my game is most like Chauncey Billups, PG for the DP. Nice. Billups can swish and dish as NY Knicks legend Walt Frazier might say.
So, take the test and post a comment on which NBA player YOU are!
NOTE TO NELS: Your player may be cooler and have more street cred, but I’d rather have the ring. Oh shadoobee, see what I did there Nels? I planted a seed of curiosity for people to see which player you are. Expect the hits, my friend! Oh, who am I kidding? At most, you’ll probably get my mom and dad visiting your blog from here.
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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Yeah, so I’ve been meaning to promote the Dropping Dimes MySpace page, but basically have been either:
A) Too busy writing the best content for you, the DD viewer, regarding my Draft Blog picks
B) Too lazy because I’m fat, have chronic fatigue syndrome, and/or have the attention span of Dwight Gooden or Darryl Strawberry during the 80’s
C) Too smart and avoiding the crack of the internet, not wanting to go to virtual rehab
D) A little bit of all of the above
In any case, here’s the page. Feel free to ADD us because we only have like four friends, and just like in real life, I had to pay them. And, if you want to know a little more about the four of us, you can read for yourself.
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