Summer 2021 Fantasy Draft: Draft Thread

[theswitch]

For me, it's hard not to love what the Wolves (Embiid + Beal) and Thunder (AD + Butler) are doing with their combination of defense and scoring at all three levels (presuming the Thunder can add some shooting which should be plentiful, but even without it they should be dangerous). Those are my two favorites so far. No glaringly challenged teams, but those jump out to me. Others have more to overcome / overcompensate for in the coming rounds (some defense to make up for overdoing offense, some need to pick the right complements to two similar players, and some have interesting personality conflicts). All more than doable and everyone seems to be set up to potentially make a run.

Glad that AD/Butler is getting some love . Btw I like the idea of Curry/Bam, but I feel that there were better bigs (talent and/or fit wise) available.

Interesting, I'll have to circle back to ask you after the next round or two once they've been presumably taken. I had one other player in mind but I'm hoping to find passing, free throw shooting, and reasonable shooting 1-5 so I passed on a different profile. After that, there are a couple players who were in the mix but I didn't think they offered as much versatility or anywhere near the ability to be a defensive anchor. Bam and Curry to me give me incredible flexibility defensively, in the halfcourt, on the boards, and in transition. We'll see how it goes with finding fit with my next two picks to keep that dream alive.

[Somebody]

For me, it's hard not to love what the Wolves (Embiid + Beal) and Thunder (AD + Butler) are doing with their combination of defense and scoring at all three levels (presuming the Thunder can add some shooting which should be plentiful, but even without it they should be dangerous). Those are my two favorites so far. No glaringly challenged teams, but those jump out to me. Others have more to overcome / overcompensate for in the coming rounds (some defense to make up for overdoing offense, some need to pick the right complements to two similar players, and some have interesting personality conflicts). All more than doable and everyone seems to be set up to potentially make a run.

Glad that AD/Butler is getting some love . Btw I like the idea of Curry/Bam, but I feel that there were better bigs (talent and/or fit wise) available.

Interesting, I'll have to circle back to ask you after the next round or two once they've been presumably taken. I had one other player in mind but I'm hoping to find passing, free throw shooting, and reasonable shooting 1-5 so I passed on a different profile. After that, there are a couple players who were in the mix but I didn't think they offered as much versatility or anywhere near the ability to be a defensive anchor. Bam and Curry to me give me incredible flexibility defensively, in the halfcourt, on the boards, and in transition. We'll see how it goes with finding fit with my next two picks to keep that dream alive.

I actually have two guys in mind (one doesn't fit your profile but is just so good at what he does that I think you should've gone for him anyways, the other fits better next to Curry at a similar talent level, and there might be a third guy if you think he'll bounce back like I do). But yeah I can see what you're getting at with Bam and Curry, I like it!

[theswitch]

Open to moving back a few slots if anyone is trying to trade up for the 2-3 sliding superstars.

[Jvalin]

Open to moving back a few slots if anyone is trying to trade up for the 2-3 sliding superstars.

Open to trading down as well.

[Roy H.]

Trade down?  You should all be trading up.  Grab the elite talent, guys.

[RJ87]

With the 1st pick of the 3rd Round, the Houston Rockets select....

Gordon Hayward

[RPGenerate]

With the 1st pick of the 3rd Round, the Houston Rockets select....

Gordon Hayward

Interesting. I was wondering how people would rate him in this draft. Even though he got injured. he was pretty good last year.

[gouki88]

With the 1st pick of the 3rd Round, the Houston Rockets select....

Gordon Hayward

Wow! My man Gordy. Ideal pairing for Giannis

[RJ87]

With the 1st pick of the 3rd Round, the Houston Rockets select....

Gordon Hayward

Interesting. I was wondering how people would rate him in this draft. Even though he got injured. he was pretty good last year.

I honestly waffled on the choice until the last minute, but his catch and shoot 3pt% was the deciding factor for me.

[gouki88]

With the 1st pick of the 3rd Round, the Houston Rockets select....

Gordon Hayward

Interesting. I was wondering how people would rate him in this draft. Even though he got injured. he was pretty good last year.

I honestly waffled on the choice until the last minute, but his catch and shoot 3pt% was the deciding factor for me.

He and Kyrie can try and redeem themselves

[RJ87]

With the 1st pick of the 3rd Round, the Houston Rockets select....

Gordon Hayward

Interesting. I was wondering how people would rate him in this draft. Even though he got injured. he was pretty good last year.

I honestly waffled on the choice until the last minute, but his catch and shoot 3pt% was the deciding factor for me.

He and Kyrie can try and redeem themselves

In mind, they have a coach who will establish roles and a hierarchy.

[Jvalin]

With the 2nd pick of the 3rd round, the Milwaukee Bucks select Khris Middleton.

[RPGenerate]

Ugh, I was hoping to see Middleton fall to me. Perfect complementary star.

[theswitch]

With the 2nd pick of the 3rd round, the Milwaukee Bucks select Khris Middleton.

Oh no! Was hoping you'd go in a different direction. Will be taking a few minutes

[gouki88]

With the 2nd pick of the 3rd round, the Milwaukee Bucks select Khris Middleton.

Nice pick, he was huge in the Finals. Mid-range shot creation, obvious ability to hit threes, and an underrated passer. Two really solid all-round wings off the board first and second, I dig it.