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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2 Pick 7 - Steve Nash
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Pacific Division, Phoenix Suns, Props, Site Features, Talent,
I would like share with my faithful Dropping Dimes readers (yes, all two of you) that I have recently tied the knot with my long time girlfriend, Vivian. She has been by my side for close to eight years and has brought out the best in me during our time together. She has endured my infatuation with fantasy sports for many seasons and understands that another season of madness will be soon upon us.
In the fantasy b-ball world, the unity of mega-talents Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash benefited many fantasy GMs for the past couple of years. But it’s Shawn Marion that will be linking forces with the two-time MVP on this fantasy team.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 6 - Baron Davis
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 76ers, Editorial, H2H, Pacific Division, Los Angeles Clippers, Props, Site Features,
The Fig Cap: “Hey, B-Diddy, you’re wearing your old uniform, bro.”
“WhatyoutalkingaboutChris?!?!?!?”
Baron Davis will be taking the Boom Dizzle down from NorCal to SoCal as he will no longer sport his beard in the Yay Area, but instead in the City of Angels where no doubt his ability to drain buckets (and miss them like he was Stevie Wonder), drop the rock (bathroom humor not intended), and be a threat on the floor will no doubt thrill the fans at the Clip Joint! Yes… I’m talking about the Los Angeles Clippers and, believe it or not, it’s totally possible for their fans to be thrilled. Seriously. Why are you laughing?
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 5 - Marcus Camby
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Denver Nuggets, Pacific Division, Los Angeles Clippers, Props, Site Features, Trades,
The Fig Cap: Upon hearing news of his trade from the Nuggs to the Clips, Camby replied, “NOOOOOOOOOOO!”
Yeah, Marcus Camby is no longer a Denver Nugget, which absolutely makes no sense considering he was traded for an OPTION of a second round draft pick from the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, Camby will be in the Clip Joint, but how happy will he be going from a playoff-caliber team that has the presence of Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony to a team that historically “messes it up.” Okay, so the signing of Baron Davis could work out very well for the Clips, but still… it’s the Clippers! Which is why I don’t understand how they got Camby for NOTHING! Yeah, I know… the Nuggs were shedding salary and clearing up cap space. Ugh… still ugly.
What WON’T be ugly, however, is getting the Camby Man on your fantasy squad.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 4 - Chris Bosh
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: Atlantic Division, Toronto Raptors, H2H, Site Features, Talent,
There comes a point in every draft where one must come to terms with the fact that he or she may choose to select a player that is liked for one reason or another. Unlike Sarge’s issues with Carlos Boozer, this does not have to be a bad thing. Perhaps the player stars for your home team. Or perhaps you cheered him on during his college days. Sometimes you cherish the memory of picking him in a past draft when he was still a diamond in the rough.
Of course, picking a player you like could either lead to double happiness if both you and the player have a successful season, or double misery if the player tanks which subsequently submarines your team.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 3 - Carlos Boozer
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Disses, H2H, Props, Site Features, Talent, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz,
There comes a point in every fantasy draft where one must come to terms with the fact that he or she just may have to select a player that is despised for one reason or another. Perhaps the player was on a former team and he failed to live up to expectations (cough, Larry Hughes). Perhaps he plays for a team that has been the reason for personal disappointments, like say Boston topping Cleveland in nearly every sport for the past three years. Or perhaps a player used to be on a team that you root for, but he no longer is after things did not end well. Compounding this, consider the fact that the player may have conned his team in to allowing him to opt out of his contract early, only to bolt for a different team shortly thereafter. And for the example, pretend that the then owner of the team was an elderly blind man.
Oh, how I love fantasy sports….
Round 2, Pick 3 - Carlos Boozer, PF/C, Utah Jazz
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft -: Round 2, Pick 2: Tim Duncan
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Site Features, Southwest Division, San Antonio Spurs, Talent,
Gilbert Arenas was taken in the first round with the 11th pick, an interesting move by Sarge. What to do in the second round? Agent Zero needs to come back from last season’s injury-laced campaign. Thus the non-gambling conservative in me suggests putting the dice away and going with a safe, boring and unexciting pick.
Round 2, Pick 2: Tim Duncan, PF/C, San Antonio Spurs
The Fig Cap: So you picked me. And you’re not happy about it. Not like I’m jumping for joy either.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 1: Al Jefferson
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Site Features, Talent,
The long weekend is in the rear view mirror, school has started, and our mock draft kicks off September with the first pick in the second round. Dwyane Wade is a fun pick even in the worst of times, but 22 players fly off the board before this team makes its third round selection. With Flash coming back from injury, it seems wise at this point to 1) go for a younger player who can log a bunch of games and 2) go for a big man so that even if Wade misses some time, this team can change up its strategy and remain competitive.
Make sure you check our master list for a recap and links to all the picks made thus far. The list should eventually feature some round by round commentary as well.
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The Hardest Working Men In Show Business…
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, News, Site Announcements,
Friends, Romans, non-Romans, and everyone else… Lend us your ears!
I’d like to direct your attention to the recent release of Give Me The Rock’s 2008-09 Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide. Our good friends over at GTMR have busted their hump for the last few months, sifting through countless statistics, trends and photos of Celtics dancers - all of which not only grace their site daily, but will help you get through the upcoming fantasy season with utmost success. And the dancers will just help you get through the next month or so, as we all await the season to arrive.
So, squander time no longer - head over to GMTR to get your copy of their Draft Guide today. Best of luck, all.
Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 12 - Dwyane Wade
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Miami Heat,
The end of the first round appears to be the land of boom-or-bust. Just a pick earlier, we saw Gilbert Arenas fly off of the board. Not long before him, Caron Butler’s entrance into the first round could make or break a few seasons. Needless to say, getting this guy with the 12th selection this season could prove to be quite a steal, assuming he plays to even half of the level which we saw against the rest of the world during the Olympic games.
Though he ruined many of fantasy seasons last year, I have no hesitation in selecting…
Dwyane Wade, PG/SG, Miami Heat
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Injury News: Down Goes Monta Ellis
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Injuries, Roto, Sleepers, Talent, Golden State Warriors,
Um…Not good. Especially if you’re a Warriors fan or a keeper league owner with Monta Ellis on your roster.
Per ESPN’s Marc Stein:
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Ellis—just awarded one of the biggest pay raises in league history—will be sidelined at least three months, possibly four, after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.
Ellis was scheduled to undergo surgery on his left ankle in Alabama on Wednesday, according to team sources, after he informed the club late last week that he had injured himself working out. More specifics about how Ellis sustained the injury were not immediately available.
Now while the megadeal that the Warriors gave Ellis isn’t looking so hot. However, picking up Marcus Williams in one of the quieter moves of the season could wind up paying huge dividends - especially early on. Those that were hoping to add Williams as a sleeper this season will have to bump him up their draft sheets a bit as this news is bound to make said “sleeper” not so much of one any longer.
Sources: Warriors’ Ellis out at least 3 months because of ankle injury [ESPN]
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