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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
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GUARDS   Points/Rebounds/Assists per game and (2FG%/3FG%/FT%)

Chris Paul (2007-08): 21/4/12 with 2.7 STL and 4.6 AS/TO on shooting (52/37/85) ~ 58 TS%, adv. stats: 18 WS-10 BPM-9 VORP. All NBA 1st/All Def 2nd/All Star (2nd in MVP-vote)

Gilbert Arenas (2005-06): 29/4/6 with 2.0 STL and 2.5 3PM on shooting (49/37/82) ~ 58 TS%, adv. stats: 14 WS-5 BPM-6 VORP. All NBA 3rd/All Star

George Hill (2012-13): 14/4/5 and 3.1 AS/TO on shooting (49/37/82) ~ 56 TS%, adv. stats: 10 WS-3 BPM-4 VORP.   

Brandon Roy (2008-09): 23/5/5 and 2.7 AS/TO on shooting (50/38/82) ~ 57 TS%, adv. stats: 14 WS-6 BPM-6 VORP. All NBA 2nd/All Star

WINGS

Jimmy Butler (2016-17): 24/6/6 with 1.9 STL and 2.6 AS/TO on shooting (48/37/87) ~ 59 TS%, adv. stats: 14 WS-7 BPM-7 VORP. All NBA 3rd/All Star

Josh Howard (2006-07): 19/7/2 and 1.2 STL on shooting (48/39/83) ~ 55 TS%, adv. stats: 9 WS-3 BPM-3 VORP. All Star

Scottie Pippen (1999-00): 13/6/5 and 1.4 STL on shooting (51/33/72) ~ 53 TS%, adv. stats: 8 WS-4 BPM-4 VORP. All Def 2nd

Rashard Lewis (2008-09): 18/6/3 and 2.8 3PM on shooting (48/40/84) ~ 58 TS%, adv. stats: 10 WS-4 BPM-4 VORP. All Star

Andrei Kirilenko (2003-04): 17/8/3 with 1.9 STL and 2.8 BLK on shooting (47/34/79) ~ 56 TS%, adv. stats: 12 WS-8 BPM-7 VORP. All Def 2nd/All Star

BIGS

Kevin Love (2013-14): 26/13/4 and 2.5 3PM on shooting (50/38/82) ~ 59 TS%, adv. stats: 14 WS-9 BPM-8 VORP. All NBA 2nd/All Star

Boris Diaw (2005-06): 13/7/6 and 2.7 AS/TO on shooting (54/27/73) ~ 56 TS%, adv. stats: 9 WS-3 BPM-4 VORP. MIP

Dwight Howard (2008-09): 21/14/1 and 2.9 BLK on shooting (57/0/59) ~ 60 TS%, adv. stats: 14 WS-5 BPM-5 VORP. DPOY/All NBA 1st/All Def 1st/All Star

DeAndre Jordan (2015-16): 13/14/1 and 2.3 BLK on shooting (70/0/43) ~ 63 TS%, adv. stats: 12 WS-3 BPM-3 VORP. All NBA 1st/All Def 1st

Nikola Vucevic (2018-19): 21/12/4 and 1,1 3PM on shooting (55/36/79) ~ 57 TS%, adv. stats: 10 WS-7 BPM-6 VORP. All Star

STARTING LINE-UP

It will depend on match-ups. Since most of the great wings landed in my conference I want a defensive specialist to slow them down and therefore Scottie Pippen will start for now. So initial starting line-up: Paul / Butler / Pippen / Love / Howard.

GAMEPLAN

Because I don't have a superstar scorer like Durant, Harden, Curry, James, O'Neal or Bryant, I drafted to get lots of offensive options, balance, versatility and good defense. That's why I see the San Antonio Spurs of 2011 to 2014 as a blueprint for the way I want my team to function. I have a hugely upgraded Tony Parker to get the team rolling: Chris Paul. The most complete point guard of this century.

A floor general like Paul makes everyone better on the court and he'll make sure that everybody gets involved. And in the strong league we play in, a lot will depend on how a half-court offense functions. That's why I was averse to limited role players. With guys like Arenas, Butler, Roy, Pippen, Love, Lewis and Kirilenko I know they won't panic when they get the ball in their hands. Get the ball moving, be patient and make the right play is my motto.

All of them can shoot the three and while some of them aren't specialists I'm happy for opposing defenses to leave the 'weaker' shooters like Butler (37%) or Kirilenko (34%) wide open. With four high-basketball-IQ-guys spreading the court there's space to operate for my centers to simply set screens, finish alley-oops, get offensive rebounds and put-backs. The vertical spacing with Dwight 'Superman' Howard and DeAndre Jordan will definitely add a dynamic dimension to my offense.

At the same time Howard (DPOY) and Jordan (All Def 1st) are supreme rim protectors. I believe it's vital to have an extra layer in your defense, when the initial defender is beat. But that doesn't mean that we'll be vulnerable to defend on the perimeter. With Paul, Butler, Pippen and Kirilenko I have elite defenders to guard anyone. However the biggest strength of my team is versalitility. I start a strong defensive team with the only subpar defender being Kevin Love, but he is a very good defensive rebounder (don't you just hate that, seeing your team playing excellent defense and then giving up an offensive rebound?).

With Brandon Roy in the 'Ginobili-role' I know I have a reliable ball handler to bring of the bench and Andrei Kirilenko is going to play a key role in my rotation as well. Against 2nd units I have Gilbert Arenas to torch them. And with the wings at my disposal (Butler, Josh Howard, Pippen, Lewis, Kirilenko) I have a nice bag of options to throw at my opponents. I can easily shift from going really big (Paul/Butler/Kirilenko/Love/Jordan) to small ball (for instance: Arenas/Paul/Butler/Lewis/Howard).

I'm thinking that my closing line-up is going to be Paul/Roy/Butler/Kirilenko/Love. Lots of clutch shooters, spacing and no poor free throw shooters. Do I need a stop I make two substitutions (Pippen for Roy and Howard for Love) and good luck scoring on a defensive unit consisting of Paul/Butler/Pippen/Kirilenko/Howard  :o.

All being said, I'm happy with how my team turned out. We're ready to compete!

(To people who question the attitude of Jimmy Butler: look at how the teams did before and after he left them. Also Butler has proven to have no problem to play along other stars like Wade, Embiid or even Towns (he had his best year playing next to Butler), he just puts winning first. With leaders as Paul and Pippen I think that my team is in good hands)
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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #408 on: April 04, 2020, 08:32:03 PM »

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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #409 on: April 04, 2020, 10:00:29 PM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #410 on: April 04, 2020, 10:07:23 PM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.

Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #411 on: April 04, 2020, 10:15:51 PM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.
I think you would have to pry Giannis from Roy's cold dead hands. Gotta understand something about these drafts, Roy is the guy that trades 3 quarters for a dollar. He's never on the opposite end of those deals.

I know, it was just an example but thought I would let you know it probably wasn't based on the reality of this game.

Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #412 on: April 04, 2020, 10:33:38 PM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.
I think you would have to pry Giannis from Roy's cold dead hands. Gotta understand something about these drafts, Roy is the guy that trades 3 quarters for a dollar. He's never on the opposite end of those deals.

I know, it was just an example but thought I would let you know it probably wasn't based on the reality of this game.

Yeah, Giannis won’t be traded.   It’s impossible to duplicate his skill set.


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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #413 on: April 04, 2020, 10:39:53 PM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.
I think you would have to pry Giannis from Roy's cold dead hands. Gotta understand something about these drafts, Roy is the guy that trades 3 quarters for a dollar. He's never on the opposite end of those deals.

I know, it was just an example but thought I would let you know it probably wasn't based on the reality of this game.

Yeah, Giannis won’t be traded.   It’s impossible to duplicate his skill set.
I feel like Giannis, Shaq and Curry have inimitable offensive games. Durant somewhat too
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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #414 on: April 04, 2020, 11:00:01 PM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.

The thing is, Yoki chose a season JO played primarily at PF, and truthfully, he was a better PF than he was a C at that point in his career.  He also chose one of Aldridge's 'older' seasons, when it was clear he was better served playing C, as he was always an iffy defender even at his best, and will probably get smoked by a number of PF's in this draft (KG, Malone, Brand, ect).

Wallace - O'Neal is the best defensive pairing.  O'Neal will give just as much offense playing PF as he would C, and will be more capable of defending PF's than Aldridge.  Sure, Wallace is a zero on offense, but if you use him to set screens and keep him moving around the court, you can make it work, given how elite he is on defense.

That should be the identity; defense.  Holiday - George - Pierce - O'Neal - Wallace are all good to elite defenders for their position.  That is a very long team that will generate a lot of steals/rebounds and transition points.

Anyways, that's just how I see it.  Just want to see Yoki put out his best team.

Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #415 on: April 05, 2020, 03:11:30 AM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.
I think you would have to pry Giannis from Roy's cold dead hands. Gotta understand something about these drafts, Roy is the guy that trades 3 quarters for a dollar. He's never on the opposite end of those deals.

I know, it was just an example but thought I would let you know it probably wasn't based on the reality of this game.

Yeah, Giannis won’t be traded.   It’s impossible to duplicate his skill set.
I feel like Giannis, Shaq and Curry have inimitable offensive games. Durant somewhat too




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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #416 on: April 05, 2020, 09:58:47 AM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.
I think you would have to pry Giannis from Roy's cold dead hands. Gotta understand something about these drafts, Roy is the guy that trades 3 quarters for a dollar. He's never on the opposite end of those deals.

I know, it was just an example but thought I would let you know it probably wasn't based on the reality of this game.

Yeah, Giannis won’t be traded.   It’s impossible to duplicate his skill set.

Understandable. I've been wondering if you would do something to balance out the shooting a little. It was just a for example.

Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
« Reply #417 on: April 05, 2020, 11:22:29 AM »

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I still don't understand why you are insisting on starting O'Neal and Aldridge, leaving your best big on the bench.  Personally, I'd start Wallace and O'Neal, and bring Aldridge off the bench.  I just can't fathom not starting one of the best defensive players in this draft.  Whatever you think you're gaining on offense you're losing more on defense.

But I won't harp on it anymore, it's your team, and you should do what you think is best.  As it stands, I do really like the team you've built.  You may lack the star power some other teams have, but I'll put Pierce up against any star in this league.  He's gone head-to-head in a playoff series against three MVP's (Iverson / LeBron / Kobe) all in their primes and come out on top against each of them.

It's defensible. O'neal was really good in that season. He was pretty good other seasons, but he is top 3 MVP voting that season. He was an excellent two-way player. Ben Wallace was a great defender, but that's only one side of the court. Frankly, I think Yoki's team has to have threats at every position to go against some of the teams in this fantasy draft.

I think there is value there to trade to try to upgrade into a superduper star. Flipping Wallace and George for Giannis and another piece, for example, could do it.
I think you would have to pry Giannis from Roy's cold dead hands. Gotta understand something about these drafts, Roy is the guy that trades 3 quarters for a dollar. He's never on the opposite end of those deals.

I know, it was just an example but thought I would let you know it probably wasn't based on the reality of this game.

Yeah, Giannis won’t be traded.   It’s impossible to duplicate his skill set.

Understandable. I've been wondering if you would do something to balance out the shooting a little. It was just a for example.

I think the shooting is a bit overrated, especially with the interchangeable bench guys who can step in seemlessly.


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Re: 2020 Historic Draft: How’s My Team Look
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