Best team on paper?

[Slam]

The dust has setteled after the draft so who do you think has the best team on paper?

[dav7z]

I really think after picking so late in the draft thet Dav7z has one of the strongest teams. With Big BEN ,Tim D.and C. Bosh makes the bigest and best frunt line in the DRAFT. And a strong back court of A.I and D.Williams a solid beanch and two Bobcats to finish out the roster.I will be listening to all trade offers ,Not thet team Dvv7z needs to make any trades,,,,,,

[Keetch]

Ok Ok its not really fair for Dav7z to be saying that Dav7z has the best team ::) even if he does; I mean really....

[Slam]

I've always been a little freaked out of dudes who talk about themselves in the 3rd!!

[dav7z]

Big Slams team is ok and will give mine a run for the money. But all you other guys don't seem to confident about your teams . Thought i might hear some junk talk but even mustacho is even quite.

[dvdbumpus]

Big Slams team is ok and will give mine a run for the money. But all you other guys don't seem to confident about your teams . Thought i might hear some junk talk but even mustacho is even quite.


I guess I'll bite the bullet and argue this.

D-Wade > Deron Williams - D-wade puts up better all around stats (boards, pts)

Hinrich < A.I. - AI just has an all around game, minus boards. Hinrich still strong

Ray Allen > Deng - Allen has more points, 3's, steals, and still has decent boards

Kev Martin > Richard Hamilton - more pts, 3's, boards, steals, fg% with fewer T.O

Mike Miller > Childress - More points, 3's, assists. Childress is backup

Artest > Carroll - Headcase is a starter and leads all but 2 cats (ft%, 3's which will be counteracted by array of 3 pt shooters). Matt is a backup in a crowded position.

Turkoglu = Hermann (for now). Tough to say both ways. Walter could be a steal or a bust. Hedo is the unconditional starting PF which bodes well for him.

Troy Murphy << Duncan - no contest here. Murphy can average a double double and shoot 3's, but Duncan is one of best there is.

Patterson < Bosh - Patterson may be decent @ PF, but not even close to Bosh. Patterson shoots a high % but Bosh is near best in fantasy.

Nenad Krstic = Channing Frye - Picked Krstic up because being with J-kidd and a starter he can average 17/8. Mikki Moore anyone? Risk/reward on both players. Krstic is coming back from injury, and was recently pointed out to be a more focal point of the offense for the Nets.

Amare >> B. Wallace - Best center in the fantasy game and excels in all categories except blocks. I think Wallace is on the downswing and his board #'s will go down more with the emergence of Ty Thomas/Noah.

Camby > Wilcox - Best defensive C in the league and will be a beast on the blocks and boards. Camby will be a better fantasy option than Bosh.

Zydrunas > Belinelli - Z will provide high fg%, boards, and be a good depth choice to compensate for weak PF's. Marco will be calling his own name when everyone else on the team gets the ball and he's on the bench behind Monta and others.

Curry is just a fantasy black home. He's got nothing. Mobley is a bum too. This is a blah pick.

Horford > Luther Head - Head could emerge as the starting SG as he's developed nicely. Horford is a rookie on a crowded bench that could be excellent, but is a rookie. Head can sure hit the jumper though.

All in all, I think my team will beat you because I feel I have a more rounded out team. Your team will struggle with FT %, 3 pointers, steals and be no better than average on blocks. You will be excellent in FG %, rebounds and points.

Personally, I see my team as better in points, FT%, 3 pointers, steals, blocks; all the while I'll be on par with you on rebounds as my entire team rebounds, while you have 4 or 5 players that will need to carry you on this.

You have a strong team, but I have have superior depth that will cover the entire scope of fantasy basketball.

There! I said it. I may be wrong, but now you have some friendly competition and trash talk Dav7z :cheers1:

[dav7z]

First off Bumpus this is fun and im glad you bit.
First. Amare may not beat any, one Duncon and Bosh for sure.He having knee problems and i think he just had his 2nd knee seregy. Next we need to put a point on a point.Williams and Hinrich. Williams win that one easy. A.I and Wade a toss up slight to Wade.Camby and Bosh should be a good match up . With Bosh up and coming and Camby about done. Should be a good match up, With Big Ben i should win the frunt line battle
With the other two and Allens age that should be a toss up all so.I think you have me in three point shooting and free thruoghs, and i have you in rebounds, points, feild goal percentage,Im taking a chance on three point shooting in Herrmann, Carroll, and Belinelli, All three are high risk high reward . If two of the three are strong im very well rounded. If not i will have to visit three point shooting.
In all reality both teams are close. Just your main concern is having a healthy Amare.

[dvdbumpus]

First off Bumpus this is fun and im glad you bit.
First. Amare may not beat any, one Duncon and Bosh for sure.He having knee problems and i think he just had his 2nd knee seregy. Next we need to put a point on a point.Williams and Hinrich. Williams win that one easy. A.I and Wade a toss up slight to Wade.Camby and Bosh should be a good match up . With Bosh up and coming and Camby about done. Should be a good match up, With Big Ben i should win the frunt line battle
With the other two and Allens age that should be a toss up all so.I think you have me in three point shooting and free thruoghs, and i have you in rebounds, points, feild goal percentage,Im taking a chance on three point shooting in Herrmann, Carroll, and Belinelli, All three are high risk high reward . If two of the three are strong im very well rounded. If not i will have to visit three point shooting.
In all reality both teams are close. Just your main concern is having a healthy Amare.


Amare will not even miss any time. Ray Allen has had his best years the past couple years and is on a better team that will give him wide open shots. AI is 32 and is 160 lbs so he has body wear.

I've beat you in points scored: D-wade, Kevin Martin, Allen, Miller, Artest, Amare are probably going to score 20/game, and with 4 of those all but guaranteed to do that. You have AI and Bosh as the only "Lock" with Deng(2nd team option), Duncan(declining stats every year but 95% likely) and Rip(too many weapons on his team) as the possibilities.

Camby just won defensive player and is in the best shape of his life. He crushes Big Ben on the front lines. I also have Z, Krstic, Amare and my entire team that can board...it's the depth that counts here. With the exception of Head and Hinrich my entire team will average over 4 boards a game, can you say that about yours?

Your main concern can be the health and/or age of Big Ben, Duncan and the lack of age in your 3 rookies. You also have 2-3 players that will only be bench production in Matt, Childress, Belinelli, and possibly herrmann.

[dav7z]

You can never under etamate Ducan as i said befor i have the strongest group of bigs in the league. No other team even comes close . Im solid at the point with Williams, who will set his best numbers this year. And A,I. who can do it all. And if two of my shooters come through. This team is unbeatable.

[Slam]

I have Rashard "Show me the money" Lewis.

The only person he couldn't beat is Chuck Norris.

I have this in the bag!!

(Dav7z - I sent you a trade offer. Check it out and accept, counter or reject it!!)

[spectre]

Dav, if that's a trade offer for Bellinelli take whatever it is and RUN! According to Hollinger you should "picture an Italian Adam Morrison and you'll get the basic idea".

Run my friend...RUN!!!

:escape:

[dav7z]

Slam i sent you a counter offer if thats not satisfactory we might be able to come to some different terms . Mello would be a nice addition.......

[dnbman]

My team is like a ninja: subtle and effective, cutting you in ways you least expect it.

And then I have the brat pack at the end of my bench to talk mad junk.

Don't get distracted.

[dav7z]

Dnbman who you got lol

[dav7z]

Slam did you take my counter offer it looks like you did. I think its pretty fair it looks like it helps both of us. Let me know if you accepted it or not.

[dnbman]

"I think its pretty fair it looks like it helps both of us."

Translation: I'm scamming your third born child from you in this deal, and it will unquestionably benefit me more than you.

[dav7z]

Dnbman you want to trade to . Let me look at your roster.

[Mustachio]

you guys can have your big names and fancy cars.... i got the production and all staters mostly.

and not to mention my secret weapon.

Spokanes Most Wanted!

[dvdbumpus]

you guys can have your big names and fancy cars.... i got the production and all staters mostly.

and not to mention my secret weapon.

Spokanes Most Wanted!


Sorry Must, The Marcus Camby/Kevin Martin for Brad Miller and the Injured Brandon Roy seems like I'd be getting raped....

[Slam]

Probably a good idea not to actually mention the names of players peeps are trying to move. It sort of reduces their value in other potential offers.

If you want to put one of your own players on the block put his name up, but try not to mention the name of other coaches players that are offered to you.

[dvdbumpus]

You're right. Apologies.

[Mustachio]

you guys still playing?

[dvdbumpus]

you guys still playing?




yep! I'm only 4 points behind you now! Muahahahahaha!

[Muttley]

Yeah, barely clawing my way up into 5th after being 9th for a while. After losing Gilbert, I apparently have no one else who can score points outside of Boozer.

[Mustachio]

Bumpus.... if i were you id just sit back and relax... because if its gonna be like any of my other fantasy teams.. i will dominate the season but lose it late or in the playoffs.

youll be able to stroll in to first place about 5-10 games left.

[dvdbumpus]

Bumpus.... if i were you id just sit back and relax... because if its gonna be like any of my other fantasy teams.. i will dominate the season but lose it late or in the playoffs.

youll be able to stroll in to first place about 5-10 games left.


I hope so man, I hope so.

[dnbman]

One positive and one negative:


One positive: I'm still in position to make a solid move for first before the end of the season.

One negative: I hate this format. I've never been so bored with a team in all my life. Some of that might have to do with my lack of interest, or distraction by other life things, in fantasy basketball this year.

[dvdbumpus]

I enjoy having a bench and having to decide who I should play and who I shouldn't. I also don't like having so many injuries (K-mart, Artest, Tinsley) but that's the game obviously. I just wish I could put them on an injured list and pick up someone to replace them!

[Mustachio]

i agree this setup isnt fun. all i do is click on the league and see where my team is.

we need bench spots to fight through injury and such. but whatever im in second place.

[dvdbumpus]

i agree this setup isnt fun. all i do is click on the league and see where my team is.

we need bench spots to fight through injury and such. but whatever im in second place.


Agreed. I think I'm going to setup a 2nd league during the all star break for the 2nd half.

[ziggy]

The league that I was in a few years ago, you had 15 players and you had to keep 10 active each week. so daily you had to monitor your players to see who was performing well or under performing, along with how many games each person played that week ( because Yi Jianlian's 4 games that week might give you more production than Kobe's 2 games that week ) so that you'd know who to move in or out of the lineup each week.

So its nothing like that huh?

[dnbman]

All of your guys count towards the stats. So, there is no figuring out match-ups or taking a chance on folks who might blossom.

I guess the idea is that you have to always monitor your team and either trade or make changes if guys aren't performing. But since basketball players go through strong and weak spells, it's hard to really pull the plug on anyone knowing that whoever I pick up will have to contribute right away.

In some ways, it's more realistic. However, the fun of fantasy sports to me is making moves and figuring who to play and when. I like to play the waiver wire more than trades.

I guess I see the appeal in this format for some folks.