2013 CB Draft: How's my CB Draft Team look?

[fitzhickey]

Updated Dallas Mavs
PG: Tony Parker, Will Bynum
SG: Eric Gordon, Brandon Knight
SF: AK47, Jonas Jerebko
PF: Kenneth Faried, Tyler Hansborough
C: Enes Kanter, Chris Kaman

Coached by Kevin McHale
Thoughts?

[The Walker Wiggle]

Posting his more for personal reference above anything else since we're looking to make more moves, but feel free to compliment and/or critique as well:

Calderon | Barea
Matthews | Delfino | [Pondexter]
Mbah a Moute | Pondexter | [Delfino] | [Matthews]
Nowitzki | Davis | [Mbah a Moute]
Gasol | [Davis] | Olynyk

I didn't realize this earlier, but I must say I'm quite pleased with the versatility of our bench.

I'm warming up starting Mbah a Moute, he's a first rate defender, finishing top-40 in points per possession allowed, 0.63 PPP, and holding opponents to a miserly 33% shooting. He should also bolster Gasol and Nowitzki's rebounding from the 3.

He will make things somewhat tougher offensively for his teammates, as he can be safely doubled off of - and the lack of a second ball handler in the starting leaves the Lakers vulnerable to ball pressure.

[The Walker Wiggle]

Nuggets after 9. Coached by Pat Riley

Damian Lillard / Kyle Lowry
Courtney Lee
Wilson Chandler / Martell Webster
Greg Monroe / Mareesse Speights
Andrew Bogut / Anderson Varejao

Need a backup 2 and we're good to go.

The size and depth of the team's frontcourt it's greatest asset. Nuggets also sport possibly the best point guard tandem in the league? Do the Nuggets still intend to run? And where does Monroe fit into that plan? The Pistons last season were a slow paced team, and I wonder how pairing Monroe with Bogut, as opposed to Varejao will affect the tempo?

I do like Chandler's off ball play on this roster, as well as the post passing. Is Lillard the team's #1 scoring option?

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Nuggets after 9. Coached by Pat Riley

Damian Lillard / Kyle Lowry
Courtney Lee
Wilson Chandler / Martell Webster
Greg Monroe / Mareesse Speights
Andrew Bogut / Anderson Varejao

Need a backup 2 and we're good to go.

The size and depth of the team's frontcourt it's greatest asset. Nuggets also sport possibly the best point guard tandem in the league? Do the Nuggets still intend to run? And where does Monroe fit into that plan? The Pistons last season were a slow paced team, and I wonder how pairing Monroe with Bogut, as opposed to Varejao will affect the tempo?

I do like Chandler's off ball play on this roster, as well as the post passing. Is Lillard the team's #1 scoring option?

While he may not be as good as Love, Bogut is a good outlet passer in his own right.

And just because Monroe and Bogut are slow footed doesnt mean this team won't run when. Not when Wilson Chandler is on this squad.

Yes, Lillard would be the number 1. Sounds like a not so good idea, but he knows how to be number 1. He showed it in college, and he's making strides in his rookie year.

[AB_Celtic]

Updated Dallas Mavs
PG: Tony Parker, Will Bynum
SG: Eric Gordon, Brandon Knight
SF: AK47, Jonas Jerebko
PF: Kenneth Faried, Tyler Hansborough
C: Enes Kanter, Chris Kaman

Coached by Kevin McHale
Thoughts?

Even though you weren't around today, I think you made some good additions in Bynum, Jerebko, and Hansborough.

I can't tell what to make of this team, though. I'm inclined to believe that a team led by Tony Parker is a contender, but I'm not sure Kanter or Knight are ready for that stage yet.

[AB_Celtic]

Updated Milwaukee Bukcs roster:

PG: Mike Conley / Jerryd Bayless
SG: JJ Redick / Alonzo Gee
SF: Paul George / Trevor Ariza
PF: Ryan Anderson / Reggie Evans
 C: Emeka Okafor


So, whaddya tink?

Reggie Evans is a great fit. Gives you the kind of toughness you were lacking at the PF spot with Anderson (and George when he plays there). Bayless is a bink of mine, so I like that. I think Gee and Ariza are a little redundant off the bench, however. I would have liked to see a slashing spark instead of one of those two.

[Kane3387]

FWIW, I think Golden State is considerably better than every non-Lebron team out there. So kudos to whoever runs that team.

Thanks for the love. Still an unfinished product tho. TP.

[AB_Celtic]

Nuggets after 9. Coached by Pat Riley

Damian Lillard / Kyle Lowry
Courtney Lee
Wilson Chandler / Martell Webster
Greg Monroe / Mareesse Speights
Andrew Bogut / Anderson Varejao

Need a backup 2 and we're good to go.

I think your best position is PG. Lillard and Lowry are both great in my book, and it's awesome that you'll always have at least one of them running the offense. The bigs rotation is a little more balanced now with Speights instead of Landry. He expects a few less minutes I think. Have you considered starting Varejao at the 4 and Monroe at the 5? With Bogut coming in and creating primarily a 3-man rotation. I think Monroe would fit better at C and you should maximize his minutes there.

Your wings are the definition of "meh" to me.

[The Walker Wiggle]

Hey guys,
  I would be interested to know what you think of where I'm at

Brooklyn, coached by Doc Rivers
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1. Russell Westbrook
2. Manu Ginobili / Tyreke Evans
3. Kawhi Leonard
4. J.J. Hickson
5. Kosta Koufos / Nerlens Noel

My goal is a team that can play up tempo like Denver but defend more like, say, OKC. I had some bumps in the road- my 3rd and 4th picks came in quite late because of some travel problems and I was shockingly ignorant of the recent whispers that Noel will sit the whole season.

I still think I've got a squad that can gel. My big failure is the interior defensive presence. Koufos is an excellent PnR defender and I was lucky to get him so late, but I've got no one who can stand up to a decent post-up offense. I'm not sure what I'll find from here out.

I love the backcourt rotation, and the prospect of pairing an aggressive Westbrook with a couple of dangerous combo-guards and a high efficiency, low usage small forward. That's the core of a contender 1-4. Unfortunately the front court is thin Hickson is a reliable double-double threat, who thrives around the rim, but he's not an asset if he's playing 30+ minutes. Koufos likewise is a steady rotation big who's better in short stints.

That leaves Noel. He's eventually expected to be an All-Defense team candidate, but that won't happen this season. He's young, raw, light, and having to sit out training camp will only set him further back.

[AB_Celtic]

What does Cleveland need?

Also, if you're curious, this is the likely playoff rotation:
Lawson (35) / Crawford (13)
Allen (30) / Crawford (18)
Butler (28) / Wallace (20)
Horford (20) / Landry (28)
Garnett (35) / Horford (13)

[The Walker Wiggle]

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

PG Kemba Walker/Luke Ridnour
SG Andre Iguodala/Marcus Thornton
SF Danny Granger
PF Kevin Love/Thaddeus Young
C JaVale McGee/Cody Zeller

Coach Rick Carlisle

[ronaldo943]

What does Cleveland need?

Also, if you're curious, this is the likely playoff rotation:
Lawson (35) / Crawford (13)
Allen (30) / Crawford (18)
Butler (28) / Wallace (20)
Horford (20) / Landry (28)
Garnett (35) / Horford (13)

A true backup pg as Jamal is not going to cut it.

[AB_Celtic]

What does Cleveland need?

Also, if you're curious, this is the likely playoff rotation:
Lawson (35) / Crawford (13)
Allen (30) / Crawford (18)
Butler (28) / Wallace (20)
Horford (20) / Landry (28)
Garnett (35) / Horford (13)

A true backup pg as Jamal is not going to cut it.

While I agree that we need one for the regular season, Jamal will certainly hold his own in the playoffs. His handles are ridiculous. They call him Jamal Crossover for a reason.

[action781]

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

PG Kemba Walker/Luke Ridnour
SG Andre Iguodala/Marcus Thornton
SF Danny Granger
PF Kevin Love/Thaddeus Young
C JaVale McGee/Cody Zeller

Coach Rick Carlisle

Kemba... very interesting PG selection.  Interesting in a good way.  I have absolutely no idea what your team offense will look like.  You've got starters at the 1-3 who have been somewhat inefficient scorers in the NBA, but they've also been "the guy" on those teams and now I imagine will be 2nd banana to Love.

This is a team like GS Warriors last summer who I'd be really intrigued to watch play in the preseason.

Also, I really like Luke Ridnour as a more traditional pg for you off the bench.  I think that will keep your team from being too crazy. 

You have 5 very quality guys that can man all the minutes of your 1-3 positions.  Kemba can play 2, Iggy can play 3.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Nuggets after 9. Coached by Pat Riley

Damian Lillard / Kyle Lowry
Courtney Lee
Wilson Chandler / Martell Webster
Greg Monroe / Mareesse Speights
Andrew Bogut / Anderson Varejao

Need a backup 2 and we're good to go.

I think your best position is PG. Lillard and Lowry are both great in my book, and it's awesome that you'll always have at least one of them running the offense. The bigs rotation is a little more balanced now with Speights instead of Landry. He expects a few less minutes I think. Have you considered starting Varejao at the 4 and Monroe at the 5? With Bogut coming in and creating primarily a 3-man rotation. I think Monroe would fit better at C and you should maximize his minutes there.

Your wings are the definition of "meh" to me.

ANd that's where the beauty of this team's deep bench, especially up front come in. While Bogut is the penciled starter because he's a rim protector, When matchups present themselves, we can insert Varejao, like you said without losing any significant production.

It'll be a long argument with the wings claim, will save it for the pressers. Thanks AB and TWW for the positive feedback.