Summer 2021 Fantasy Draft: Draft Thread

[nickagneta]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible. I just know he wasn't going to be drafted by me unless he was still there in the 6th or 7th.

[gouki88]

MarcusSmartFanClub has a bit over 15 minutes left on the clock

[RJ87]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible.

I won't deny his defense is questionable at best, but he's an elite shooter regardless of what position he plays.

[Roy H.]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible. I just know he wasn't going to be drafted by me unless he was still there in the 6th or 7th.

The defense is bad, but in these drafts folks tend to value great offense over good offense plus good (or great) defense.

Case in point:

Kevin Durant (2016-17)
Steve Nash (2006-07)
Pau Gasol (2009-10)
Marc Gasol (2012-13)
Rasheed Wallace (2002-03)
Danny Granger (2008-09)
Allan Houston (1999-2000)
John Stockton (1999-2000)
Nene Hilario (2010-11)
Richard Jefferson (2005-06)
Goran Dragic (2013-14)
Jason Richardson (2007-08)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (2019-20)
Latrell Sprewell (1999-2000)

VS

Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019-20)
Karl Malone (1999-00)
Alonzo Mourning (1999-00)
Mano Ginobili  (2007-08)
Derrick Rose  (2010-11)
Jayson Tatum  (2019-20)
Mike Conley  (2016-17)
Serge Ibaka (2013-14)
J.J. Redick  (2015-16)
Andrew Bogut  (2009-10)
Caron Butler (2007-08)
Brad Miller  (2003-04)
Eric Gordon  (2017-18)
Terrell Brandon  (1999-00

 

[nickagneta]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible. I just know he wasn't going to be drafted by me unless he was still there in the 6th or 7th.

The defense is bad, but in these drafts folks tend to value great offense over good offense plus good (or great) defense.

Case in point:

Kevin Durant (2016-17)
Steve Nash (2006-07)
Pau Gasol (2009-10)
Marc Gasol (2012-13)
Rasheed Wallace (2002-03)
Danny Granger (2008-09)
Allan Houston (1999-2000)
John Stockton (1999-2000)
Nene Hilario (2010-11)
Richard Jefferson (2005-06)
Goran Dragic (2013-14)
Jason Richardson (2007-08)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (2019-20)
Latrell Sprewell (1999-2000)

VS

Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019-20)
Karl Malone (1999-00)
Alonzo Mourning (1999-00)
Mano Ginobili  (2007-08)
Derrick Rose  (2010-11)
Jayson Tatum  (2019-20)
Mike Conley  (2016-17)
Serge Ibaka (2013-14)
J.J. Redick  (2015-16)
Andrew Bogut  (2009-10)
Caron Butler (2007-08)
Brad Miller  (2003-04)
Eric Gordon  (2017-18)
Terrell Brandon  (1999-00

I am confused, what teams are these?

From last year's Historical Draft? Because I had Giannis in that draft and that's not my team.

[gouki88]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible. I just know he wasn't going to be drafted by me unless he was still there in the 6th or 7th.

The defense is bad, but in these drafts folks tend to value great offense over good offense plus good (or great) defense.

Case in point:

Kevin Durant (2016-17)
Steve Nash (2006-07)
Pau Gasol (2009-10)
Marc Gasol (2012-13)
Rasheed Wallace (2002-03)
Danny Granger (2008-09)
Allan Houston (1999-2000)
John Stockton (1999-2000)
Nene Hilario (2010-11)
Richard Jefferson (2005-06)
Goran Dragic (2013-14)
Jason Richardson (2007-08)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (2019-20)
Latrell Sprewell (1999-2000)

VS

Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019-20)
Karl Malone (1999-00)
Alonzo Mourning (1999-00)
Mano Ginobili  (2007-08)
Derrick Rose  (2010-11)
Jayson Tatum  (2019-20)
Mike Conley  (2016-17)
Serge Ibaka (2013-14)
J.J. Redick  (2015-16)
Andrew Bogut  (2009-10)
Caron Butler (2007-08)
Brad Miller  (2003-04)
Eric Gordon  (2017-18)
Terrell Brandon  (1999-00

I am confused, what teams are these?

From last year's Historical Draft? Because I had Giannis in that draft and that's not my team.

It’s the one Who won with (the Nash team)

[gouki88]

Brooklyn (MarcusSmartFanClub) has missed their selection. They can pick at any time!

With the 8th pick of the 5th round, the Minnesota Timberwolves select…



Harrison Barnes!

[Roy H.]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible. I just know he wasn't going to be drafted by me unless he was still there in the 6th or 7th.

The defense is bad, but in these drafts folks tend to value great offense over good offense plus good (or great) defense.

Case in point:

Kevin Durant (2016-17)
Steve Nash (2006-07)
Pau Gasol (2009-10)
Marc Gasol (2012-13)
Rasheed Wallace (2002-03)
Danny Granger (2008-09)
Allan Houston (1999-2000)
John Stockton (1999-2000)
Nene Hilario (2010-11)
Richard Jefferson (2005-06)
Goran Dragic (2013-14)
Jason Richardson (2007-08)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (2019-20)
Latrell Sprewell (1999-2000)

VS

Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019-20)
Karl Malone (1999-00)
Alonzo Mourning (1999-00)
Mano Ginobili  (2007-08)
Derrick Rose  (2010-11)
Jayson Tatum  (2019-20)
Mike Conley  (2016-17)
Serge Ibaka (2013-14)
J.J. Redick  (2015-16)
Andrew Bogut  (2009-10)
Caron Butler (2007-08)
Brad Miller  (2003-04)
Eric Gordon  (2017-18)
Terrell Brandon  (1999-00

I am confused, what teams are these?

From last year's Historical Draft? Because I had Giannis in that draft and that's not my team.

It’s the one Who won with (the Nash team)

Yep.  Nash and Houston started if I'm remembering correctly.  The defense on that team was downright bad (compared to historic rosters), but they won because the offense was so impressive.

It's a strategy that I see several teams emulating in this draft, and it's a successful one, I think.

[Roy H.]

Brooklyn (MarcusSmartFanClub) has missed their selection. They can pick at any time!

With the 8th pick of the 5th round, the Minnesota Timberwolves select…



Harrison Barnes!

He's a good fit in Minnesota.  It's that Golden State training, I think.

[RPGenerate]

I'm gonna do an audible and shift gears. Was focusing on getting a nice 3-and-D wing, but this player dropped surprisingly far. With the 9th pick of the 5th round, the Toronto Raptors are welcoming back...



Kyle Lowry!!!

[nickagneta]

I have to admit I have no idea where I am going with this but I am selecting another all-offense player in Michael Porter Jr.

Gawd, I feel bad for poor old Gobert trying to cover all these guys.

Another guy who I had a hard time placing. His scoring is super efficient, and he could easily be have a breakout season next year.

Gotta admit, I had him as a late 6th early 7th pick.

Tough grader.  With that level of efficiency, I think this is the right round.

Maybe. But every time I have seen him play, he just hasn't impressed me, especially defensively. Maybe it's recency bias watching him versus Phoenix, where he was genuinely terrible. I just know he wasn't going to be drafted by me unless he was still there in the 6th or 7th.

The defense is bad, but in these drafts folks tend to value great offense over good offense plus good (or great) defense.

Case in point:

Kevin Durant (2016-17)
Steve Nash (2006-07)
Pau Gasol (2009-10)
Marc Gasol (2012-13)
Rasheed Wallace (2002-03)
Danny Granger (2008-09)
Allan Houston (1999-2000)
John Stockton (1999-2000)
Nene Hilario (2010-11)
Richard Jefferson (2005-06)
Goran Dragic (2013-14)
Jason Richardson (2007-08)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (2019-20)
Latrell Sprewell (1999-2000)

VS

Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019-20)
Karl Malone (1999-00)
Alonzo Mourning (1999-00)
Mano Ginobili  (2007-08)
Derrick Rose  (2010-11)
Jayson Tatum  (2019-20)
Mike Conley  (2016-17)
Serge Ibaka (2013-14)
J.J. Redick  (2015-16)
Andrew Bogut  (2009-10)
Caron Butler (2007-08)
Brad Miller  (2003-04)
Eric Gordon  (2017-18)
Terrell Brandon  (1999-00

I am confused, what teams are these?

From last year's Historical Draft? Because I had Giannis in that draft and that's not my team.

It’s the one Who won with (the Nash team)

Yep.  Nash and Houston started if I'm remembering correctly.  The defense on that team was downright bad (compared to historic rosters), but they won because the offense was so impressive.

It's a strategy that I see several teams emulating in this draft, and it's a successful one, I think.

I am not a fan of the all offense teams, it's probably why I don't win these things.

I voted for Who's team that year because I liked the depth much more, especially in the bigs. The Gasols and Rasheed were the deciding factor for me there....two way players.

[gouki88]

I'm gonna do an audible and shift gears. Was focusing on getting a nice 3-and-D wing, but this player dropped surprisingly far. With the 9th pick of the 5th round, the Toronto Raptors are welcoming back...



Kyle Lowry!!!

I like this move. Better fit next to Harden for my mind, and LaMelo can provide weird looks off the bench that challenge the opposition

[nickagneta]

I'm gonna do an audible and shift gears. Was focusing on getting a nice 3-and-D wing, but this player dropped surprisingly far. With the 9th pick of the 5th round, the Toronto Raptors are welcoming back...



Kyle Lowry!!!

Dang, wanted him as my 6th round pick. Nice grab, though your team seems rather PG heavy after 5 picks.

[MarcusSmartFanClub]

The Nets (sorry that they are late) are thrilled to welcome Marcus Smart.

[gouki88]

With the 10th pick, the OKC Thunder select …



Christian Wood!