| Rank | Player | Position |
| 1 | Kevin Durant | SF |
| 2 | Chris Paul | PG |
| 3 | Stephen Curry | PG/SG |
| 4 | Pau Gasol | PF/C |
| 5 | Kobe Bryant | SG |
| 6 | Dirk Nowitzki | PF |
| 7 | LeBron James | SF |
| 8 | Deron Williams | PG |
| 9 | Dwayne Wade | SG |
| 10 | Danny Granger | SF |
| 11 | Josh Smith | SF/PF |
| 12 | Rajon Rondo | PG |
| 13 | Gerald Wallace | SF/PF |
| 14 | Jason Kidd | PG |
| 15 | Carmelo Anthony | SF |
| 16 | Amare Stoudemire | PF/C |
| 17 | Russell Westbrook | PG |
| 18 | Tyreke Evans | PG/SG |
| 19 | Brook Lopez | C |
| 20 | Steve Nash | PG |
| 21 | Joe Johnson | SG/SF |
| 22 | Al Horford | PF/C |
| 23 | John Wall | PG |
| 24 | Dwight Howard | C |
| 25 | Joakim Noah | PF/C |
| 26 | Kevin Love | PF |
| 27 | Paul Pierce | SG/SF |
| 28 | Chris Bosh | PF/C |
| 29 | Andre Iguodala | SG/SF |
| 30 | Rudy Gay | SF |
| 31 | Tim Duncan | PF/C |
| 32 | Monta Ellis | PG/SG |
| 33 | Al Jefferson | PF/C |
| 34 | David Lee | PF/C |
| 35 | Manu Ginobili | SG |
| 36 | Derrick Rose | PG |
| 37 | Andrea Bargnani | PF/C |
| 38 | Darren Collison | PG |
| 39 | Brandon Roy | SG/SF |
| 40 | Roy Hibbert | C |
| 41 | Paul Millsap | PF |
| 42 | Zach Randolph | PF |
| 43 | Marc Gasol | C |
| 44 | Stephen Jackson | SG/SF |
| 45 | Chauncey Billups | PG |
| 46 | O.J. Mayo | SG |
| 47 | Devin Harris | PG |
| 48 | Andrew Bogut | C |
| 49 | Andray Blatche | PF/C |
| 50 | Luis Scola | PF/C |
| 51 | David West | PF |
| 52 | Jrue Holiday | PG |
| 53 | Marcus Camby | PF/C |
| 54 | Jason Richardson | SG |
| 55 | Nene | PF/C |
| 56 | Jeff Green | SF/PF |
| 57 | Brandon Jennings | PG |
| 58 | Luol Deng | SF |
| 59 | Gilbert Arenas | PG |
| 60 | Danilo Galinari | SF/PF |
| 61 | Lamar Odom | SF/PF |
| 62 | Blake Griffin | PF |
| 63 | Eric Gordon | SG |
| 64 | Kevin Martin | SG |
| 65 | Rodney Stuckey | PG/SG |
| 66 | LaMarcus Aldridge | PF |
| 67 | Elton Brand | PF |
| 68 | Andre Miller | PG |
| 69 | Michael Beasley | SF/PF |
| 70 | Mike Conley | PG |
| 71 | Carlos Boozer | PF |
| 72 | D.J. Augustin | PG/SG |
| 73 | Troy Murphy | PF/C |
| 74 | Trevor Ariza | SG/SF |
| 75 | Rashard Lewis | SF/PF |
| 76 | Ray Allen | SG |
| 77 | Dorell Wright | SF |
| 78 | Tony Parker | PG |
| 79 | Raymond Felton | PG |
| 80 | J.J. Hickson | PF |
| 81 | Serge Ibaka | PF/C |
| 82 | Nicolas Batum | SF |
| 83 | Emeka Okafor | C |
| 84 | Kevin Garnett | PF |
| 85 | Jamal Crawford | PG/SG |
| 86 | Chris Kaman | C |
| 87 | Caron Butler | SG/SF |
| 88 | Aaron Brooks | PG |
| 89 | Jameer Nelson | PG |
| 90 | Jason Terry | SG |
| 91 | Mo Williams | PG |
| 92 | Antawn Jamison | PF |
| 93 | Ben Gordon | SG |
| 94 | Boris Diaw | SF/PF |
| 95 | Tyrus Thomas | PF |
| 96 | Hedo Turkoglu | SF |
| 97 | Beno Udrih | PG |
| 98 | John Salmons | SG/SF |
| 99 | Samuel Dalembert | C |
| 100 | Jarrett Jack | PG/SG |
Showing posts with label fantasy basketball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fantasy basketball. Show all posts
November 15, 2010
Updated 2010 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Week 3
Here's FSC's 2010 Top 100 players from here on out:
Categories:
2010-2011 Basketball Rankings,
basketball,
fantasy basketball
November 5, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 11/5
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
3rd Place: Jason Richardson, Suns
If he hadn't needed 2 overtimes to get these stats, JRich could have contended for a higher award. Either way, the line the Suns guard put up was out of this world. Get it? Suns? Yeah... humors not my strong suit. But that's beside the point. Richardson went off for 38 points, thanks in part to 6 threes, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. Overall, it was definitely a fantasy night to write home about for the former slam dunk champion.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
November 4, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 11/4
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
Well, today was a very light slate for the NBA, so instead of the normal 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards, I'm just going to cut to the chase and give out the hardware.
So without further ado, may I present the worthless... er... priceless FBPotD trophy to:
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
November 3, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 11/3
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
Apparently Dwight Howard and the Magic heard what I said yesterday about the Lakers, Heat and Celtics being the only teams able to win the championship. While I still stand by that, Orlando sure looked impressive today.
3rd Place: Chris Paul, Hornets
CP3 reasserted his fantasy greatness tonight, contributing in every category. 25 points (on 7-12 from the field and 10-12 FT shooting), 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, a block and a three make for one hell of a performance. If there was any doubt that CP3 was healthy and rearing to contribute, he obliterated them tonight.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
November 2, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 11/2
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
There is honestly no way any team besides the Lakers, Heat or Celtics win the 'ship this year. They are completely dismantling people.
3rd Place: Rajon Rondo, Celtics
Its kind of amazing that Rondo hasn't appeared on a FBPotD list yet. I mean, the guy is averaging 17 assists per game. That's out of this world. If he keeps it up, I guess Rondo's 9 points, 17 assists, 3 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 three, was just average. Not bad if you ask me.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
November 1, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 11/1
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
I just got back from the Spurs-Clippers game, and let me just say Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin make the Clippers one of the more exciting teams in the league to watch. Unfortunately, the excitement does not come from winning. They look like they could go 0-9 to start the season.
3rd Place: Tyreke Evans, Kings
Tyreke has been impressive after his return from the 1 game suspension. He posted an overall quality line, contributing in every category except for 3s. With 23 points, 7 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block, no one is complaining about being an Evans owner tonight.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
October 31, 2010
2010-2011 Fantasy Basketball Prep: Week 2
The first week of the season has come and gone and there's probably someone sitting in first place in your roto league with a 10 point lead. In Head to Head you probably already saw the first sweep of the season, if not a 8-1 shellacking. But, Derrick Rose won't average 33.5 points per game and Josh Smith can't possibly get 4 blocks every game from here on out. So don't be discouraged if you find yourself floundering a little bit. Have faith that you built a quality team, and let the game take its course.
With all of that said, let's take a look at the schedules here in week 2:
Smooth Sailin':
Portland Trail Blazers- The only team with 5 games on their schedule. If your league sets weekly lineups, try to have all of your Blazers in. For sheer numbers purposes, having the extra game can mean a lot. This could mean big things for Nicolas Batum buyers, if he can continue his hot streak.
Los Angeles Lakers- As if the Lake Show needed any help, they have 4 games schedules in week 2, 3 of which are in Staples Center. The latter half is a bit tough with Toronto and Portland visiting, neither of which gives up excess of 100 PPG, but traveling to Sacramento and hosting the Grizzlies will be easy pickin's for Kobe and the boys.
Memphis Grizzlies- Sure they might have to go to LA to face the Lakers, but the rest of their week 2 schedule is as easy as a 4 game road trip can be. Being able to face offensive doormats like Golden State, Phoenix and Sacramento means good things for Memphis. Keep your Grizzlies in your lineup, and more good things could be afoot for guys like O.J. Mayo.
Rough Waters Ahead:
Dallas Mavericks- The Mavs play the Denver Nuggets this week. That's it. Just the Nuggets. Sure, one game is in Denver, and the other is at home, but that is not the recipe to fantasy success. Before you start a guy like J.R. Smith, make sure there aren't options out there that play more than 2 games and one opponent in week 2.
Indiana Pacers- Another easy call, with only 2 games on the docket this week. Danny Granger and his crew have looked fairly impressive in fantasy terms, especially the rising Roy Hibbert. But, if you are contemplating between two evenly matched players this week, and one happens to be a Pacer, let him take the bench this week.
New Jersey Nets- Guys like Derrick Favors and Devin Harris have shown that they have some fantasy value hidden in New Jersey. Keeping it buried in week 2 might be a smart idea, however. The Nets take on Charlotte at home, and then travel into Florida to take on Orlando and Miami on back-to-back nights. All 3 of these teams can play stellar defense, and going up against the Magic followed by the Heat could spell disaster for the comeback story of week 1.
With all of that said, let's take a look at the schedules here in week 2:
Smooth Sailin':
Portland Trail Blazers- The only team with 5 games on their schedule. If your league sets weekly lineups, try to have all of your Blazers in. For sheer numbers purposes, having the extra game can mean a lot. This could mean big things for Nicolas Batum buyers, if he can continue his hot streak.
Los Angeles Lakers- As if the Lake Show needed any help, they have 4 games schedules in week 2, 3 of which are in Staples Center. The latter half is a bit tough with Toronto and Portland visiting, neither of which gives up excess of 100 PPG, but traveling to Sacramento and hosting the Grizzlies will be easy pickin's for Kobe and the boys.
Memphis Grizzlies- Sure they might have to go to LA to face the Lakers, but the rest of their week 2 schedule is as easy as a 4 game road trip can be. Being able to face offensive doormats like Golden State, Phoenix and Sacramento means good things for Memphis. Keep your Grizzlies in your lineup, and more good things could be afoot for guys like O.J. Mayo.
Rough Waters Ahead:
Dallas Mavericks- The Mavs play the Denver Nuggets this week. That's it. Just the Nuggets. Sure, one game is in Denver, and the other is at home, but that is not the recipe to fantasy success. Before you start a guy like J.R. Smith, make sure there aren't options out there that play more than 2 games and one opponent in week 2.
Indiana Pacers- Another easy call, with only 2 games on the docket this week. Danny Granger and his crew have looked fairly impressive in fantasy terms, especially the rising Roy Hibbert. But, if you are contemplating between two evenly matched players this week, and one happens to be a Pacer, let him take the bench this week.
New Jersey Nets- Guys like Derrick Favors and Devin Harris have shown that they have some fantasy value hidden in New Jersey. Keeping it buried in week 2 might be a smart idea, however. The Nets take on Charlotte at home, and then travel into Florida to take on Orlando and Miami on back-to-back nights. All 3 of these teams can play stellar defense, and going up against the Magic followed by the Heat could spell disaster for the comeback story of week 1.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
Weekly Prep
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 10/31
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
Happy Halloween all! Now that I'm back from a quick weekend getaway, let's get back to the FBPotD:
3rd Place: Dwayne Wade, Heat
Wade may not have scored as many points as his All-Star counterpart, Wade's line looked eerily similar to LeBron's. What made number 3's night better in my mind was the fact that he only turned the ball over 1 time, compared to James' 5. If LeBron doesn't get this TO problem under control, he could be a detriment to roto players with that category.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
October 29, 2010
This Weekend
Hey all!
I'm going out to the woods this weekend with a few friends. So if I never post again, some kind of bear or serial killer got to me. Otherwise, I will be back late Sunday to get back to all of this fun.
If you find yourself needing fantasy advice, remember that you can always reach me at:
bglewis@fantasysportscircle.com
A lot of people have taken advantage of this and so far there have only been rave reviews. No catches. Just personal fantasy football advice at your fingertips.
Also, if you follow me on Twitter (@FSCircle), I will continue posting the Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day there, so you can find out who was the top performer of the day.
Enjoy the weekend,
and may the Pack dominate the Jets *crosses fingers*
The Bean
I'm going out to the woods this weekend with a few friends. So if I never post again, some kind of bear or serial killer got to me. Otherwise, I will be back late Sunday to get back to all of this fun.
If you find yourself needing fantasy advice, remember that you can always reach me at:
bglewis@fantasysportscircle.com
A lot of people have taken advantage of this and so far there have only been rave reviews. No catches. Just personal fantasy football advice at your fingertips.
Also, if you follow me on Twitter (@FSCircle), I will continue posting the Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day there, so you can find out who was the top performer of the day.
Enjoy the weekend,
and may the Pack dominate the Jets *crosses fingers*
The Bean
Categories:
fantasy basketball,
Fantasy Football
October 28, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 10/28
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
3rd Place: Hakim Warrick, Suns
Who would have thought this guy would ever show up on the list? Well, an 18/11 game off the bench on a night with only 2 games will do it. Going 6 for 7 from the charity stripe helps as well.
3rd Place: Hakim Warrick, Suns
Who would have thought this guy would ever show up on the list? Well, an 18/11 game off the bench on a night with only 2 games will do it. Going 6 for 7 from the charity stripe helps as well.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
Fantasy Basketball Player of the Day: 10/27
Every day that there are games, FSC is going to pick the player that was the most wowing in fantasy world. But before I tell you last night's MVP let's look at the runners-up:
3rd Place: Monta Ellis, Warriors
A lot of Monta's success can be chalked up to a game that was a scoring blur. But fantasy doesn't care about how you got the numbers, just that you got them. Ellis racked up an eye-opening 46 points, 3 boards, 2 assists, 1 three and threw in 2 steals as the cherry on top. What sets his line apart from most major scoring nights was Ellis' efficiency. If you own Monta, you are probably sitting pretty at the top of your FG% category since he shot a whopping 75% from the field on 18 for 24 shooting. Throw in quality free-throw shooting (9 for 12) and that's a helluva opening night.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
FBPotD
October 23, 2010
5 Tips for your Fantasy Basketball Draft
I really should have added in (Last Minute) between the "5" and "Tips" in this title. There are less than 2 and a half days until LeBron and crew (or should I say Dwayne Wade and his sidekicks) tip off against Shaq and the Celtics. That's less than 60 hours for you to do your fantasy draft and get your roster set for the next 17 months. Ok, maybe more like 7. But like I said as football and baseball approached, draft day is what sets the fantasy season into motion. So, if you are sitting down on Sunday (like me) or Monday, or God forbid anytime after Tuesday, here are a few things to keep in mind as you print out your spreadsheets and highlight your sleepers. (Not one of the 5 tips: Linas Kleiza should be one of those highlighted guys).
- Settings is Key- I start every fantasy draft the same way. I ask myself the question, "What are this league's rules?" and, "How should I use these rules to my benefit?" These two answers could be the key to turning your team into a champion. If you're playing head-to-head, Dwight Howard gets a huge boost. Whereas, if its roto, I wouldn't take Superman if he came with X-ray vision (one of my top 3 superpowers). Leagues without turnovers give young guns who run the floor a lot more value. Its little league-specific keys like these that make the transition from a good team to a great team possible.
- Don't Overplan and Panic- Trying to plan out too far ahead will only cause disappointment. I did a mock draft the other day, and in 14 rounds, the guy I was targeting got selected directly in front of me 4 times. I see a lot of fantasy owners write down a list of guys they want in each round, only to panic when they get pick-jacked. A panicked owner makes bad decisions. Don't be that guy who picks Marcus Camby in the 2nd.
- The Best Available is Best- Ask any current or former GM out there (minus Isaiah Thomas of course) what their draft strategy is, and it is always "I'm taking the best guy available at my spot, regardless of position". If it works for their teams (minus the Knicks of course), why not let it work for yours? In the early rounds, don't stress about if you're getting too many rebounds, or not enough 3-pointers, that's what the rest of the draft is there for. Get whoever you think has the best potential to be great with your first few picks, and let the rest of your picks fill out the categories you need.
- See the Whites in their Eyes- In other words, stay close to your opponents. Keep track of what they're doing and act accordingly. Here's an example: Say you're sitting at the 10 spot in a 12 team draft and you desperately need a big. Paul Millsap is there, and you're high on him, but so is Aaron Brooks, and he's your breakout player this year. Most of the time, you'd pick Millsap to make sure you get some boards. However, since you've read this post, you notice that the owners at 11 and 12 have only picked PFs and Cs. Because of that, you pick Brooks, and after the other two guys select guards, Millsap is still there waiting for you. Instead of getting one, you get two great players, all because you paid attention to your opponents' selections and needs.
- Go Big or Go Home- This is my personal favorite. I like to challenge myself to make one really risky pick per draft. There is a difference between crazy and risky, however. In the middle to late rounds, try to pick a guy with a huge risk that could pay off for a huge reward. This year it could be a guy like Yao Ming or Greg Oden because of their injury concerns, or someone with character problems like Gilbert Arenas. If they pay off, it could cover up any mistakes or major injuries you face.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball
October 21, 2010
Personal Fantasy Football/Basketball Help
Thanks to all of you who have participated in this! I'm glad I could help!
If it weren't baseball playoff time, the title would have America's pastime in it too. But for now, the fantasy world is focused on football and basketball as one progresses and the other is gearing up to go. If you are playing either of these games, it is inevitable that you will come to a question that you need a second opinion on. Whether it is who to start, or if a trade is in your favor or whether or not to use your waiver claim on the new hot pickup, you will want someone to look over your ideas and tell you what they think.
If you're like me, you will go to the major websites and pose a question on a message board. But, most of the time, these people are just trying to spit out the fastest answer possible, in the hopes that you will return the favor. What if I told you that there was a way to get one-on-one help from a reputable source, who will take the time to analyze the move in-depth for your team? Is that something you might be interested in? I sure would be. And the best part is its all FREE. I just want to make a better connection with my readership. That's why I'm offering my personal e-mail address for you all to send your burning fantasy questions.
So if you've got one, send me the details to: bglewis@fantasysportscircle.com or hit me up on Twitter @FSCircle and I will give you immediate help.
My cell phone and I are waiting.
If it weren't baseball playoff time, the title would have America's pastime in it too. But for now, the fantasy world is focused on football and basketball as one progresses and the other is gearing up to go. If you are playing either of these games, it is inevitable that you will come to a question that you need a second opinion on. Whether it is who to start, or if a trade is in your favor or whether or not to use your waiver claim on the new hot pickup, you will want someone to look over your ideas and tell you what they think.
If you're like me, you will go to the major websites and pose a question on a message board. But, most of the time, these people are just trying to spit out the fastest answer possible, in the hopes that you will return the favor. What if I told you that there was a way to get one-on-one help from a reputable source, who will take the time to analyze the move in-depth for your team? Is that something you might be interested in? I sure would be. And the best part is its all FREE. I just want to make a better connection with my readership. That's why I'm offering my personal e-mail address for you all to send your burning fantasy questions.
So if you've got one, send me the details to: bglewis@fantasysportscircle.com or hit me up on Twitter @FSCircle and I will give you immediate help.
My cell phone and I are waiting.
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball,
Fantasy Football,
Football
October 7, 2010
Fantasy Basketball Breakout Player of the Year: 2010-2011 Edition
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another edition of, Name... That... Playerrr! Now, you have managed to win the Jet-Ski, manilla folder as well as the mobile toaster which brings me to my next question. Do you want to keep playing and risk these wonderful prizes for whats behind door number 3? Of course you do! So without further ado, lets play the game.
- This player went to the same college as Karl Malone.
- He plays for the team that immortalized Karl Malone.
- He plays the same position as Karl Malone.
- It is not Karl Malone.
- In terms of 48 minute averages, he had a line of 20 points, 11 boards to go along with 2 blocks.
- In 2008, when he was able to start almost half of his teams games, he ranked 9th in the league in terms of rebound percentage (meaning if all of the players had the same opportunity to get rebounds, he would rank 9th).
Categories:
basketball,
fantasy basketball
October 5, 2010
Fantasy Basketball ADP Battles
One of the comparisons I like to draw when it comes to fantasy drafts is grocery shopping. I know what you're thinking and no, its not the fact that grocery stores are said to be a great place to meet women. (And if thats the case, what fantasy leagues are you in?) But i digress. Fantasy drafts are like visits to the grocery store because its all about value. We have a limit for how much money we want to spend, and the goal is to get as much value as possible without going over budget. This analogy is pretty much literal for people in auction drafts, but it also works the same way for us, traditional snake drafters.
Say you walk down the cereal aisle and you know you need some fruity loops of some kind (sorry, the last thing I need is a copyright lawsuit). There are two choices that confront you, the generic or the name brand. The generic stuff tastes like cardboard, but is usually a buck cheaper, and you're all about value. Well today is your lucky day! You see that for some reason, the name brand stuff has dropped their price down to match the generic. That's the sort of situation I'm talking about in this post. With the current ADPs listed from MockDraftCentral, I have pointed out a few players who are going in nearly identical spots in the draft, despite one player tasting like cardboard.
(Sidenote: RotoTimes has a great tool to compare fantasy players. Just check it out here to see the stats comparisons that I make in this article in front of your own eyes.)
Al Jefferson (35.22) vs David West (36.67)
Both of these big guys are coming off of injury plagued seasons after high fantasy expectations in 2009-10. Wests' future looks bright with the return of CP3. Having the All-World point guard dishing him the ball, look for DWest's stats to make a generous jump. West might be on the way up, but Jeffersons' ceiling is higher. Not only is Big Al's autograph incredible, but he was an undisputed first round talent in most drafts last year. Throw in the fact, that he just moved into a much better situation with a much better point guard, in Utah. As long as he is able to play 90-95% of his games this year, he should get back into the 20/10 range, something West couldn't reach even in his younger days.
Aaron Brooks (64.33) vs Brandon Jennings (64.33)
If you're looking for a turnover prone point guard, boy do I have some guys for you. Both Brooks and Jennings managed to accumulate over 200 TOs. Each have their tradeoffs, Brooks scored more, Jennings stole more. Brandon slightly rebounded better, while Aaron knocked down 65 more 3s. Each are great players for fantasy, but its Jennings' inefficiency that makes him a toxic asset in my mind. In roto, Brandon can put a real damper on your shooting percentage no matter how many big men you stock up on. With two guys who have comparable statistics (even though I think Brooks outperforms Jennings overall), when one guy has such terrible efficeincy, I can't help but take the safer pick to not ruin my team. In other words, don't get lured in by the 51 point game.
Luis Scola (105.11) vs J.J. Hickson (105.11)
Comparing these two players on their 09-10 stats would be a huge mistake. This matchup is all about speculation. Hickson only amassed an underwhelming 8.5 PPG to go along with 4.9 rebounds. Of course this is all in the post-LeBron era. Take away all of the points, assists and rebounds from James and they have to be divided up amongst the players who actually stayed in a Cavs uniform. Hickson will not be the sole beneficiary of these stats, but I look for him to be a much bigger factor as he moves into what should be a starting spot. On the other hand is Scola, who needs no speculation. There is not much change going on in the frontcourt of Houston, with the exception of the semi-return of Yao. I look for Scola to put up similar numbers to those of last year, while Hickson jumps on the opportunity in Cleveland and becomes a mainstay in their lineup. This late in the draft, go with the upside, take Hickson and hope for the best.
Greg Oden (141.78) vs Roy Hibbert (142.56) vs Spencer Hawes (143.78)
Here's 3 centers who all have varying storylines heading into this year. One (Oden) is as injury prone as they come, the next (Hibbert) is just waiting to bust out of his shell, and the last (Hawes) is enjoying a change of scenery in Philadelphia. However, with each of these storylines comes a bit of risk. Hibbert seems like a breakout target to most, but he might only play as well as last year. Hawes will adjust to a new starting position in the 76ers offense, which could mean big things if he meshes well. The presence of both Elton Brand and Marrese Speights makes me a little weary of how many minutes he can get in the Philadelphia offense. Of course, last but not least, the biggest downside perhaps in all of the NBA, Greg Oden has yet to play anywhere close to a full season of basketball. Even if Oden comes back around Christmas time, he will still only play around a half season or so.
With all of that said, I would order the three players like this: Hibbert, Oden, Hawes. I believe in Hibbert, and worst case scenario, you end up with a 10/10 guy who blocks a lot of shots. If you can afford a bench spot for Oden, you might as well take the risk. He was one of the best centers in all of fantasy basketball last year before the injury, and 2.3 blocks per game is too high a number to pass up on if you can get it. That leaves us with Hawes, who is talented in his own right, but I don't see as much from him as the other two.
Well there you are. You can now shop, errr draft safely!
And remember: If you ever have fantasy questions, leave a comment below or feel free to e-mail me at bglewis@fantasysportscircle.com !
Say you walk down the cereal aisle and you know you need some fruity loops of some kind (sorry, the last thing I need is a copyright lawsuit). There are two choices that confront you, the generic or the name brand. The generic stuff tastes like cardboard, but is usually a buck cheaper, and you're all about value. Well today is your lucky day! You see that for some reason, the name brand stuff has dropped their price down to match the generic. That's the sort of situation I'm talking about in this post. With the current ADPs listed from MockDraftCentral, I have pointed out a few players who are going in nearly identical spots in the draft, despite one player tasting like cardboard.
(Sidenote: RotoTimes has a great tool to compare fantasy players. Just check it out here to see the stats comparisons that I make in this article in front of your own eyes.)
Al Jefferson (35.22) vs David West (36.67)
Both of these big guys are coming off of injury plagued seasons after high fantasy expectations in 2009-10. Wests' future looks bright with the return of CP3. Having the All-World point guard dishing him the ball, look for DWest's stats to make a generous jump. West might be on the way up, but Jeffersons' ceiling is higher. Not only is Big Al's autograph incredible, but he was an undisputed first round talent in most drafts last year. Throw in the fact, that he just moved into a much better situation with a much better point guard, in Utah. As long as he is able to play 90-95% of his games this year, he should get back into the 20/10 range, something West couldn't reach even in his younger days.
Aaron Brooks (64.33) vs Brandon Jennings (64.33)
If you're looking for a turnover prone point guard, boy do I have some guys for you. Both Brooks and Jennings managed to accumulate over 200 TOs. Each have their tradeoffs, Brooks scored more, Jennings stole more. Brandon slightly rebounded better, while Aaron knocked down 65 more 3s. Each are great players for fantasy, but its Jennings' inefficiency that makes him a toxic asset in my mind. In roto, Brandon can put a real damper on your shooting percentage no matter how many big men you stock up on. With two guys who have comparable statistics (even though I think Brooks outperforms Jennings overall), when one guy has such terrible efficeincy, I can't help but take the safer pick to not ruin my team. In other words, don't get lured in by the 51 point game.
Luis Scola (105.11) vs J.J. Hickson (105.11)
Comparing these two players on their 09-10 stats would be a huge mistake. This matchup is all about speculation. Hickson only amassed an underwhelming 8.5 PPG to go along with 4.9 rebounds. Of course this is all in the post-LeBron era. Take away all of the points, assists and rebounds from James and they have to be divided up amongst the players who actually stayed in a Cavs uniform. Hickson will not be the sole beneficiary of these stats, but I look for him to be a much bigger factor as he moves into what should be a starting spot. On the other hand is Scola, who needs no speculation. There is not much change going on in the frontcourt of Houston, with the exception of the semi-return of Yao. I look for Scola to put up similar numbers to those of last year, while Hickson jumps on the opportunity in Cleveland and becomes a mainstay in their lineup. This late in the draft, go with the upside, take Hickson and hope for the best.
Greg Oden (141.78) vs Roy Hibbert (142.56) vs Spencer Hawes (143.78)
Here's 3 centers who all have varying storylines heading into this year. One (Oden) is as injury prone as they come, the next (Hibbert) is just waiting to bust out of his shell, and the last (Hawes) is enjoying a change of scenery in Philadelphia. However, with each of these storylines comes a bit of risk. Hibbert seems like a breakout target to most, but he might only play as well as last year. Hawes will adjust to a new starting position in the 76ers offense, which could mean big things if he meshes well. The presence of both Elton Brand and Marrese Speights makes me a little weary of how many minutes he can get in the Philadelphia offense. Of course, last but not least, the biggest downside perhaps in all of the NBA, Greg Oden has yet to play anywhere close to a full season of basketball. Even if Oden comes back around Christmas time, he will still only play around a half season or so.
With all of that said, I would order the three players like this: Hibbert, Oden, Hawes. I believe in Hibbert, and worst case scenario, you end up with a 10/10 guy who blocks a lot of shots. If you can afford a bench spot for Oden, you might as well take the risk. He was one of the best centers in all of fantasy basketball last year before the injury, and 2.3 blocks per game is too high a number to pass up on if you can get it. That leaves us with Hawes, who is talented in his own right, but I don't see as much from him as the other two.
Well there you are. You can now shop, errr draft safely!
And remember: If you ever have fantasy questions, leave a comment below or feel free to e-mail me at bglewis@fantasysportscircle.com !
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September 27, 2010
2010-2011 Fantasy Basketball Rankings
Sure its football season, but do you hear that? The sneakers squeaking. The balls bouncing. Oooh, its basketball preseason. That means its fantasy basketball time, and while it might be the least played of the three sports covered here at FSC, its still a great game. So don't let yourself fall in to a fantasy football coma and miss out on the next NBA season. I mean, what are you gonna do in February? Read? Exercise? I don't think so. So without further ado, here's the FSC fantasy basketball rankings for this upcoming season.
(Note: Guys in Green are ones I especially like this year. So try to get 'em on your team)
(Note: Guys in Green are ones I especially like this year. So try to get 'em on your team)
| Rank | Player | Position |
| 1 | Kevin Durant | SF |
| 2 | Chris Paul | PG |
| 3 | LeBron James | SF |
| 4 | Dirk Nowitzki | PF |
| 5 | Kobe Bryant | SG |
| 6 | Danny Granger | SF |
| 7 | Deron Williams | PG |
| 8 | Dwayne Wade | SG |
| 9 | Stephen Curry | PG/SG |
| 10 | Pau Gasol | PF/C |
| 11 | Carmelo Anthony | SF |
| 12 | Gerald Wallace | SF/PF |
| 13 | Amare Stoudemire | PF/C |
| 14 | Josh Smith | SF/PF |
| 15 | Brook Lopez | C |
| 16 | Jason Kidd | PG |
| 17 | David Lee | PF/C |
| 18 | Steve Nash | PG |
| 19 | Brandon Roy | SG/SF |
| 20 | Chris Bosh | PF/C |
| 21 | Rajon Rondo | PG |
| 22 | Chauncey Billups | PG |
| 23 | Andre Iguodala | SG/SF |
| 24 | Al Jefferson | PF/C |
| 25 | Al Horford | PF/C |
| 26 | Tyreke Evans | PG/SG |
| 27 | Joe Johnson | SG/SF |
| 28 | Monta Ellis | PG/SG |
| 29 | Carlos Boozer | PF |
| 30 | Tim Duncan | PF/C |
| 31 | Dwight Howard | C |
| 32 | Troy Murphy | PF/C |
| 33 | Paul Pierce | SG/SF |
| 34 | Darren Collison | PG |
| 35 | Andrea Bargnani | PF/C |
| 36 | Stephen Jackson | SG/SF |
| 37 | Russell Westbrook | PG |
| 38 | Zach Randolph | PF |
| 39 | Marc Gasol | C |
| 40 | David West | PF |
| 41 | Rudy Gay | SF |
| 42 | Manu Ginobili | SG |
| 43 | Nene | PF/C |
| 44 | Antawn Jamison | PF |
| 45 | Jason Richardson | SG |
| 46 | Danilo Galinari | SF/PF |
| 47 | Aaron Brooks | PG |
| 48 | Joakim Noah | PF/C |
| 49 | Mo Williams | PG |
| 50 | Marcus Camby | PF/C |
| 51 | Baron Davis | PG |
| 52 | Kevin Love | PF |
| 53 | Raymond Felton | PG |
| 54 | Derrick Rose | PG |
| 55 | Devin Harris | PG |
| 56 | Jeff Green | SF/PF |
| 57 | Anthony Randolph | PF/C |
| 58 | Andrew Bogut | C |
| 59 | Kevin Martin | SG |
| 60 | Andray Blatche | PF/C |
| 61 | Kevin Garnett | PF |
| 62 | O.J. Mayo | SG |
| 63 | Luol Deng | SF |
| 64 | Brandon Jennings | PG |
| 65 | Trevor Ariza | SG/SF |
| 66 | Jrue Holiday | PG |
| 67 | John Wall | PG |
| 68 | Jason Terry | SG |
| 69 | LaMarcus Aldridge | PF |
| 70 | Gilbert Arenas | PG |
| 71 | Marcus Thornton | SG |
| 72 | Caron Butler | SG/SF |
| 73 | Rashard Lewis | SF/PF |
| 74 | Paul Millsap | PF |
| 75 | Eric Gordon | SG |
| 76 | Chris Kaman | C |
| 77 | Hedo Turkoglu | SF |
| 78 | Ray Allen | SG |
| 79 | Jamal Crawford | PG/SG |
| 80 | Luis Scola | PF/C |
| 81 | Andre Miller | PG |
| 82 | Blake Griffin | PF |
| 83 | Jameer Nelson | PG |
| 84 | Andrew Bynum | C |
| 85 | Rodney Stuckey | PG/SG |
| 86 | John Salmons | SG/SF |
| 87 | Channing Frye | PF/C |
| 88 | Samuel Dalembert | C |
| 89 | Yao Ming | C |
| 90 | Tony Parker | PG |
| 91 | Roy Hibbert | C |
| 92 | Anthony Morrow | SG/SF |
| 93 | Lamar Odom | SF/PF |
| 94 | Carl Landry | PF |
| 95 | J.R. Smith | SG |
| 96 | Michael Beasley | SF/PF |
| 97 | Andrei Kirilenko | SF/PF |
| 98 | Emeka Okafor | C |
| 99 | Vince Carter | SG/SF |
| 100 | Corey Maggette | SF |
| 101 | Al Harrington | PF |
| 102 | Leandro Barbosa | SG |
| 103 | Elton Brand | PF |
| 104 | Mike Miller | SG/SF |
| 105 | Nicolas Batum | SF |
| 106 | Boris Diaw | SF/PF |
| 107 | Mike Conley | PG |
| 108 | J.J. Hickson | PF |
| 109 | George Hill | PG/SG |
| 110 | Ben Gordon | SG |
| 111 | Beno Udrih | PG |
| 112 | Tyrus Thomas | PF |
| 113 | Terrence Williams | SG/SF |
| 114 | Wilson Chandler | SG/SF |
| 115 | Jose Calderon | PG |
| 116 | Andris Biedrins | C |
| 117 | Evan Turner | SG |
| 118 | Mehmet Okur | C |
| 119 | Wesley Johnson | SF |
| 120 | Anderson Varejao | PF/C |
| 121 | Kelenna Azubuike | SF |
| 122 | Greg Oden | C |
| 123 | Thaddeus Young | SF |
| 124 | Carlos Delfino | SG/SF |
| 125 | Lou Williams | PG/SG |
| 126 | JaVale McGee | PF/C |
| 127 | Richard Hamilton | SG |
| 128 | Robin Lopez | C |
| 129 | Josh Howard | SG/SF |
| 130 | Josh Childress | SG |
| 131 | Tayshaun Prince | SF |
| 132 | Serge Ibaka | PF/C |
| 133 | Ron Artest | SF |
| 134 | Shane Battier | SG/SF |
| 135 | Jonny Flynn | PG |
| 136 | Kirk Hinrich | PG/SG |
| 137 | Greg Monroe | PF |
| 138 | Ramon Sessions | PG |
| 139 | Jarrett Jack | PG/SG |
| 140 | Kenyon Martin | PF |
| 141 | Reggie Williams | SG/SF |
| 142 | DeMarcus Cousins | PF/C |
| 143 | C.J. Miles | SG/SF |
| 144 | Shawn Marion | SF |
| 145 | Dorell Wright | SF |
| 146 | Ersan Ilyasova | SF/PF |
| 147 | Drew Gooden | PF |
| 148 | Francisco Garcia | SG |
| 149 | Darko Milicic | PF/C |
| 150 | James Harden | SG |
| 151 | Luke Ridnour | PG |
| 152 | Brendan Haywood | C |
| 153 | Chris Andersen | PF/C |
| 154 | Marvin Williams | SF |
| 155 | Jamario Moon | SF |
| 156 | Charlie Villanueva | SF |
| 157 | Yi Jianlian | SF/PF |
| 158 | Jermaine O'Neal | C |
| 159 | Martell Webster | SF |
| 160 | Courtney Lee | SG |
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