2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings

[Lucky17]

Enough grilling of the Thunder. Time to put the screws to one of OKC's trade partners from today.

PG Steve Nash / Beno Udrih
SG Mike Miller / Jason Terry
SF Gerald Wallace / Evan Turner / Gordon Hayward
PF Udonis Haslem / Al Harrington / Anthony Randolph
C  Joakim Noah / JJ Hickson

Any thought to starting Evan Turner?

Yes, I have thought about that (but at SG, I assume?). I wonder if he is ready for prime time. I must admit to not having seen much of Turner last year.

Ya, at SG.

I didn't watch all that much of him either last year. But when I did I noticed he seems to have been developing pretty well, and he also seems to be a pretty solid teammate - really trying to adapt his skillset to the needed role.

I can't remember who, but a fairly regular poster (maybe Nick?) is from Philly, they'd probably the best one to answer.

Well, I may have just completed a deal that makes this discussion a bit moot. Will have to see if there is a confirmation from the other side and the commissioner's office.

[StartOrien]

All these fun trades and I'm not getting in on anything! LAME

[action781]

Enough grilling of the Thunder. Time to put the screws to one of OKC's trade partners from today.

PG Steve Nash / Beno Udrih
SG Mike Miller / Jason Terry
SF Gerald Wallace / Evan Turner / Gordon Hayward
PF Udonis Haslem / Al Harrington / Anthony Randolph
C  Joakim Noah / JJ Hickson

Some thoughts:

1.  Is Beno going to be Nash's backup?  Any thought to having Jet be his backup?  I think he can do it well and it will get one of your better players more minutes.

2.  What happened to Gerald as your 4 and a good shooter at the 3?  I liked that lineup.  I guess you can still go with that lineup at times, but you're currently missing that shooting 3.

[Kane3387]

Updated Jazz as of now

Coach - Larry Brown

Starters

SF) Paul Pierce
PF) Pau Gasol
C) Brendan Haywood
SG) Raja Bell
PG) Baron Davis

Bench Mob

PG) Jamal Crawford/Chris Duhon
SG) Nick Young/Jamal Crawford/Caron Butler/Chris Duhon
SF) Caron Butler/Nick Young
PF) Jason Maxiell/Al Jefferson
C) Al Jefferson/Ryan Hollins

***Names in Bold are the position where the majority of their minutes will be played

Please see above for most recently updated.

[StartOrien]

I don't know if Raja Bell is a rotation-worthy player anymore, let alone a starter.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Atlanta Army Ants.

PG - Rajon Rondo / Mario Chalmers (Marcus Thornton)
SG - Marcus Thornton / DeShawn Stevenson
SF - Richard Jefferson / Terrence Williams
PF - Tyrus Thomas / Andray Blatche (DeMarcus Cousins)
C  - DeMarcus Cousins / Andris Biedrins (Andray Blatche)

deep bench: Kelenna Azuibuike (SG), Chris Douglas-Roberts (SG,SF), Trey Thompkins (PF, C)


collection of good outside shooters (with decent to good defense) to stretch the floor for Rondo.

DMC. A headcase but a physical imposer.

And Anday Blatche, my inevitable demise. I like this team.

[action781]

I don't know if Raja Bell is a rotation-worthy player anymore, let alone a starter.

On the right team he could be I think.  I think he can be on this team.

[Lucky17]

Enough grilling of the Thunder. Time to put the screws to one of OKC's trade partners from today.

PG Steve Nash / Beno Udrih
SG Mike Miller / Jason Terry
SF Gerald Wallace / Evan Turner / Gordon Hayward
PF Udonis Haslem / Al Harrington / Anthony Randolph
C  Joakim Noah / JJ Hickson

Some thoughts:

1.  Is Beno going to be Nash's backup?  Any thought to having Jet be his backup?  I think he can do it well and it will get one of your better players more minutes.

2.  What happened to Gerald as your 4 and a good shooter at the 3?  I liked that lineup.  I guess you can still go with that lineup at times, but you're currently missing that shooting 3.

I do think Jet can handle PG duties, yes. I envision Udrih getting at most 10 minutes a game. I consider him the insurance plan should Nash get injured.

The 3 in my old lineup was Ariza. Roundly criticized for his poor shooting.

With Wallace at SF, and Haslem at PF, I maintain the defensive intensity. Haslem's mid-range jumper might actually raise the offensive efficiency/production of the starting 5.

[action781]

The 3 in my old lineup was Ariza. Roundly criticized for his poor shooting.

Oh yeah, I forgot.  He actually is a pretty bad shooter.  I too often think back to that Finals against us when he shot like 47% from 3 or something.  I'd like that kind of lineup with an actual good shooter there though.

[Lucky17]

The 3 in my old lineup was Ariza. Roundly criticized for his poor shooting.

Oh yeah, I forgot.  He actually is a pretty bad shooter.  I too often think back to that Finals against us when he shot like 47% from 3 or something.  I'd like that kind of lineup with an actual good shooter there though.

I see the merits of that. I also wanted to preserve my "investment" in Wallace. He's capable of playing the 4, but I think extended minutes there would take a toll on him.

I was happy to select Gordon Hayward in the late rounds, as his shooting ability from the SF position is a welcome addition to the roster.

[Donoghus]

I don't know if Raja Bell is a rotation-worthy player anymore, let alone a starter.

I raised the same point earlier.

[Roy H.]

I don't know if Raja Bell is a rotation-worthy player anymore, let alone a starter.

I raised the same point earlier.

Agreed.  He has slipped significantly on both ends.  I don't think he can keep up, even in a Keith Bogans role.  I don't like Nick Young all that much as a backup, either.

Otherwise, Utah is a very strong team.  I like how they've remade themselves lately with some good trades.  It's been an interesting journey for the Jazz -- they made some great decisions, then some poor ones, and then some very good ones again, in my opinion.

[Kane3387]

The 3 in my old lineup was Ariza. Roundly criticized for his poor shooting.

Oh yeah, I forgot.  He actually is a pretty bad shooter.  I too often think back to that Finals against us when he shot like 47% from 3 or something.  I'd like that kind of lineup with an actual good shooter there though.

I see the merits of that. I also wanted to preserve my "investment" in Wallace. He's capable of playing the 4, but I think extended minutes there would take a toll on him.

I was happy to select Gordon Hayward in the late rounds, as his shooting ability from the SF position is a welcome addition to the roster.

Lucky,

I like how Baron fits the team. When he is on the big stage he plays great, i.e the playoffs. He will be a nice complement to Pau and Paul. Just this year here is a little film from the most hyped up game he got to play in. He finishes the Heat off by out playing both of Miami's superstars on both ends.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43WtZF-vAMA&feature=related

[StartOrien]

Baron Davis video on both threads, LET THE WILD MARKETING RUMPUS BEGIN!

[Kane3387]

Baron Davis video on both threads, LET THE WILD MARKETING RUMPUS BEGIN!

LOL it's sweet though. I loved watching Cleveland get to beat Miami. I still feel for those fans and hey I did just acquire the guy haha.