Richard Jefferson (fantasy value)

[Redz]

I have to set my keepers for this season by Sunday.  It is an 8 category roto league with a salary cap.  Jefferson's salary is mid range.  A fair contract based on last years numbers to be certain.

I'm just trying to gage what he'll do this year in SA. 

Is 15 PPG and 100 3's reasonable to expect?  I think his FG% should be great.

Thoughts?  Suggestions?

[libermaniac]

Sportsline's fantasy section projects:

18.6 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.5 dimes, 85 3's.  So, you are probably being a bit conservative on his points, especially since he hasn't averaged 15 ppg since his rookie year. I understand your conservativism, given the talent around him, but at any time, one of the other big 3 might be hurt - given their recent history. 

[MBz]

I think he'll average about 15.  I mean he's the #4 option behind Timmy, TP and Manu.  Their are only so many shots to be taken.  I do think he'll be a solid fantasy option though.  15 pts, 100 3s, prob 4-5 boards a game.

[GKC]

I think he'll average about 15.  I mean he's the #4 option behind Timmy, TP and Manu.  Their are only so many shots to be taken.  I do think he'll be a solid fantasy option though.  15 pts, 100 3s, prob 4-5 boards a game.

He'll average less. I mean, he only averaged about 17 when he was third banana behind Kidd and VC / Kmart.

I say about 13-14. However, I do think he will have very good percentages, and very little turnovers, which could really bump up his efficiency.

His upside however is the fact that he is somewhat an ironman, and IF TD / Manu / Parker miss any time, he'll take up a bulk of those shots

[Redz]

Thanks for the feedback.  I'm going to keep him.  I traded off Steve Nash today (he had a ridiculously high salary), so I definitely have room for RJ.