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Fantasy basketball top 10 for 2008-2009?

Discussion in 'Fantasy Sports' started by alexdapooh, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. alexdapooh

    alexdapooh Member

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    I play Yahoo! fantasy b-ball every season... and there's nothing like a good old mock draft during the offseason to see everyone's opinions before the season starts. So you get the #1 pick in your fantasy league... who do you pick? Chris Paul? Lebron? Kobe? Where do the fantasy monsters of a few seasons ago like Marion and KG stand? Decisions, decisions... Who do you think will be draft busts or more injury-prone players (ie: Brand and Arenas last season). Everybody list their top 10 preferences in order:

    (1) Chris Paul - absolute beast in every category and is only going to get better.
    (2) Lebron James - FT's are bad but let's hope he improves this offseason. Everything else is off the charts.. massive triple doubles.
    (3) Kevin Garnett - His #'s have taken a hit since his Minnesota days... but he still gives you everything. His drive and intensity should not let down after his first championship. I would take him over Marion bc I think Marion's #s won't be as good bc of two reasons: 1. no Steve Nash and 2. slower pace basketball.
    (4) Amare Stoudamire - good shooting %'s for a big man and a good numbers. Still played well alongside Shaq... will need Nash to be healthy.
    (5) Kobe Bryant - I hate him... and I dislike picking players I hate to be on my fantasy team. But.. if he falls to 5...
    (6) Dirk Nowitzki - see #5
    (7) Deron Williams - maybe a little high... but he REALLY stepped up his game at the end of last season. I only see him getting better...
    (8) Caron Butler - the new-age Shawn Marion (less blocks, more assists)... I don't expect his #s to take a hit with Arenas returning except for maybe his point totals.
    (9) Dwight Howard - questionable pick with his atrocious FT% and TO... but his Points, Rebs, Blk, and FG% are just so monstrous. Be sure if I make this pick, I'll follow it up with some damn good FT shooters.
    (10) Steve Nash or Al Jefferson or Elton Brand - I can't decide.....


    Busts:
    • Shawn Marion - numbers have been going down every season, injuries, no fast paced offense with Steve Nash... he was once a #1 pick in my book but is now a second round pick.
    • Marcus Camby - I had Camby for BOTH of my leagues last season (stole him in the 3rd round too) and I absolutely loved the stats he brought for my team. He is rebounds and blocks MASTER. Once again, because of not playing in a high paced offense and having to compete with Kaman on the boards/blocks will have a negative impact on his #s. Also, I think his confidence took a shot with that trade to the Clippers...
     
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    D. Howard at 9 is tough. Depends on the league rules IMO. He kept me at #1 in a 20GM league last season. But I think I will shy away from him in the future. Especially when you can get a Reggie Evans or Jeff Foster to give you rpg without sustaining any kind of hit. BLKs are tough to come by though.
     

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