Celticsblog Fantasy Roster Review

[BigAlTheFuture]

How 'bout my team?

PG: Chris Paul
SG: Courtney Lee
SF: Jeff Green/ Travis Outlaw
PF: Jason Thompson/ Sean May
C: Brook Lopez

[wdleehi]

How 'bout my team?

PG: Chris Paul
SG: Courtney Lee
SF: Jeff Green/ Travis Outlaw
PF: Jason Thompson/ Sean May
C: Brook Lopez

It looks like a Danny Ainge special move in the future.  As soon as 2 or 3 of your guys (beside Paul) develop a little such their value is high, trade them for the star that can be paired with Paul.

[Lucky17]

Since we're coming up on 2/3 of the draft completed, I'd welcome constructive criticism of my roster. I still have a bunch of late round picks to fill holes or package with players to address glaring needs/weaknesses.

PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Michael Redd/Thabo Sefolosha
SF: Luol Deng
PF: Al Harrington/Craig Smith
C: Jermaine O'Neal/Jamaal Magloire

If O'Neal can regain his All-Star form, you have a very dangerous team.  But that is a big if.  His backup has been on the really big slide the past 2-3 seasons. 

Point taken. Magloire was one of the few veteran centers left in the 9th round, but I felt he was worth a shot.

I'd actually feel comfortable starting him at center (rather than a rookie project) to allow me to move JO to PF if the matchup favors it, with Al moving to 6th man.

[indeedproceed]

Ta-dow, Ta-dow. How do ya like me now, Ta-dow?

Perkins/Etan Thomas (refurbished)
Nene/Channing Frye/Ariza
Butler/Ariza/Greene
Roy/Daniels/Greene
Mike Conley Jr/Antonio Daniels

I got bigger inside, do you see?

some answers to your thoughts:

A little worried about the durability of both Perkins and Roy (who just had his knee scoped today for a meniscus tear, I believe). You've got some flexibility in the frontcourt between Perkins, Nene, and Frye, which is nice. Perkins is definitely your enforcer, but I think you could also field a Nene-Frye frontcourt and not be physically overpowered.

The Roy news could've waited until AFTER the judging was done. Thanks ESPN. I guess my only answer to the injury concerns is that both players are really young, and modern technology has come quite a long way. Roy is out for about a month, and perk missed 4 games all of last season. They're guys that will play through the pain, and that's as much a talent as taking a jumpshot. It means while they may be hurt fairly often, they're very rarely injured.

Channing Frye did a lot last season to help his image after a terrible sophomore campaign. I could see him leapfrogging Nene, but I think most people have forgotten just how good Nene was pre-cancer. He was an absolute animal, and he's got a new lease on life now.

I'm mixed about your backcourt. Roy isn't a point guard, so it's good you have him paired with one, but I hope Conley can develop a shot of his own; otherwise, defenses can overplay Roy. Having Butler ought to help keep the defense honest, though. Overall, I like the starting five, even if it does seem (for some reason I can't put my finger on) an odd collection.

I like both Ariza and Daniels off the bench. I don't know anything about Greene. It's a respectable squad, for sure. I wonder how it matches up against others in your division?

You nailed it. Mike Conley Jr is the weakest link. I felt he was the best short-term and long-term guy left on the board, and I didn't have a starting point yet. Antonio Daniels is a more than competent backup, playing awesome for Washington last season. Conley will have just enough rope to hang himself on opening day. If he's the player I think he is, he'll rise to occasion. If not, well Antonio Daniels can run this squad just fine.

As far as an odd collection, I will save you the trouble. Its Nene. he freaks you out because he doesn't have a last name. Its a south american thing. Edgar doesn't have a last name either. I don't get it, but Im ok with it.

in that group id probably start frye over nene. fryes ability to step out and hit the jumper of kickouts or run the pick n pop make him a better option i think. you can always bring nene off the bench as a defender.

My thoughts were I'd like Nene and Perk to establish a really physical tempo before I let Frye at them. Frye has the size to play the 4 or the 5, and he can score in a couple different ways.

I'd also thought that this lineup would run roughshod
Daniels
?
Greene
Ariza
Frye

I go small and have Greene and Ariza bring the roof down.

[Lucky17]

As far as an odd collection, I will save you the trouble. Its Nene. he freaks you out because he doesn't have a last name. Its a south american thing. Edgar doesn't have a last name either. I don't get it, but Im ok with it.

LOL. That's worth a TP.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry  
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

[Roy Hobbs]

Very solid team, CFF.  My initial thought is that your bench needs some more size, since you have two very fragile big men.  You could also probably use a defensive stopper, since Hedu / Gordon / Watson are all fairly weak on the defensive end.

All and all, though, a very good team.

[wdleehi]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry  
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

Step one.  Tell the Chinese basketball that Yao is only playing for the national team during Olympic years.  He needs a break on his body.


Step two.  Find a SG with size to add to the mix (specifically for defensive purposes)




Love the move.  Has the potential to push your team from the darn good category to the contender category.

[indeedproceed]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry 
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

I think there isn't a better 5,4,3 combo in the league, but Ben Gordan and Earl Watson are only serviceable as every day starters. Jason Terry off the bench with Stack and Landry is good, but how does Lowry and Hibbert fit into all this?

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry 
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

I think there isn't a better 5,4,3 combo in the league, but Ben Gordan and Earl Watson are only serviceable as every day starters. Jason Terry off the bench with Stack and Landry is good, but how does Lowry and Hibbert fit into all this?

Maybe I still have a couple of moves up my sleeve. 

[bucknersrevenge]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry 
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

I think there isn't a better 5,4,3 combo in the league, but Ben Gordan and Earl Watson are only serviceable as every day starters. Jason Terry off the bench with Stack and Landry is good, but how does Lowry and Hibbert fit into all this?

That's one of the best teams here now I think. Certainly a solid foundation. As mentioned they could use a little defense out on the perimeter. Yao isn't a great defender but Okafor should be able to help rotate on penetration. This is most definitely a halfcourt team that will have to execute and be efficient in order to win. It would be interesting to see how this team would fare against some of the better teams that are best at getting out in transition. I think of Roy's team that I believe is built on the transition game. KCat's team as well. I wonder which team would be able to impose its will.   

[fugazzi24]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry 
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

I think there isn't a better 5,4,3 combo in the league, but Ben Gordan and Earl Watson are only serviceable as every day starters. Jason Terry off the bench with Stack and Landry is good, but how does Lowry and Hibbert fit into all this?

That's one of the best teams here now I think. Certainly a solid foundation. As mentioned they could use a little defense out on the perimeter. Yao isn't a great defender but Okafor should be able to help rotate on penetration. This is most definitely a halfcourt team that will have to execute and be efficient in order to win. It would be interesting to see how this team would fare against some of the better teams that are best at getting out in transition. I think of Roy's team that I believe is built on the transition game. KCat's team as well. I wonder which team would be able to impose its will.   

I really like his team and giving up Yao was tough but I improved my SG spot and bench while getting one of the best young centers in the league. 

Kaman/Marc Gasol
Randolph/Kevin Love
Marvin Williams/Michael Pietrus
Jason Richardson/Deshaun Stevenson
Deron Williams

The number of easy baskets Williams will create for Kaman who has good hands and Jason Richardson with Alley-Opps makes this team very dangerous.  I have young big men that will continue to improve and solid back court reserves.  Also I have a very good rebounding and defensive team.  All of my starters except Randolph are above average defenders.  I will give a full write up on my team at some point in the near future.  This team has established players at each position and is ready to win a title this year.

[Roy Hobbs]

This team has established players at each position and is ready to win a title this year.

I don't think Charlotte can compete with the top teams in the East.  Deron is an amazing player.  Outside of him, though, there's nobody that really scares me.  I liked your team quite a bit more when it still had Yao and Gordon.

[Lucky17]

I really like his team and giving up Yao was tough but I improved my SG spot and bench while getting one of the best young centers in the league. 

Kaman/Marc Gasol
Randolph/Kevin Love
Marvin Williams/Michael Pietrus
Jason Richardson/Deshaun Stevenson
Deron Williams

The number of easy baskets Williams will create for Kaman who has good hands and Jason Richardson with Alley-Opps makes this team very dangerous.  I have young big men that will continue to improve and solid back court reserves.  Also I have a very good rebounding and defensive team.  All of my starters except Randolph are above average defenders.  I will give a full write up on my team at some point in the near future.  This team has established players at each position and is ready to win a title this year.

Although it's not bad, I don't see your team as a title contender. Randolph is a black hole on offense and is lackluster on defense. Marvin Williams has yet to put it together, although he has improved his game of late. I love Deron, but J-Rich isn't getting any younger, and will likely spend more of his time on the perimeter than taking it strong to the rim.

You've got some grit off the bench in Gasol and Love, but you can't expect too much out of two rookies right off the bat.

[bucknersrevenge]

Well, my roster has changed quite a bit. I would love to hear some comments/concerns/praises/criticism and how you guys think I'll finish.

C: (27) Yao Ming 22 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.0 bpg (and looks to be healthy)
PF:(25) Emeka Okafor 13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.7 bpg (on a very off year)
SF:(29) Hedo Turkoglu 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg (emerging into an all-star)
SG:(25) Ben Gordon 18.6 ppg, 41 % 3fg 91 % ft (all in limited minutes)
PG:(29) Earl Watson 10.7 ppg, 6.8 apg, 29.1 mpg (6th in assists per 48)

6: (30) Jason Terry 
7: (24) Carl Landry
8: (33) Jerry Stackhouse
9: (22) Kyle Lowry
10:(21) Roy Hibbert


Everyone besides Stackhouse is 30 or younger, so my team is not old. As many have been saying, it takes a superstar to win. I have that superstar in Yao. My team offense will work very nicely.

Watson can run the offense, which he has proven he can do. Turkoglu can help out in that category, while also slashing and hitting the 3. Gordon will provide a lot of the scoring and will often be open when Yao is doubled. Yao and Okafor will complement each other nicely with their outside and inside games respectively.

I feel my team has a chance of making it pretty far. What do you guys think?

You're definitely the class of our division right now CFF with he Cavs probably behind you and the rest of us behind him. But in maybe 3 years I think I might be able to give you a run for your money when Speights and Rush start to blossom next to Josh.