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

[AB_Celtic]

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG: Ty Lawson / Steve Blake
SG: Tony Allen / Jamal Crawford
SF: Caron Butler / Gerald Wallace
PF: Al Horford / Carl Landry
C: Kevin Garnett / Timofey Mozgov

Mozgov and Wallace (and Blake to some extent) will be regular season bodies. The playoff rotation is Lawson-Crawford-Allen-Butler-Horford-Landry-Garnett with Wallace being used as a defensive stopper in select matchups.

[Roy H.]

The Pacers

PG: Deron / Rodney Stuckey
SG: Jeff Taylor / Ray Allen
SF: Kevin Durant / Marvin Williams
PF: Luis Scola / Andrew Nicholson / Durant / Williams
C:  Robin Lopez / Elton Brand

I'm thinking starting taylor purely as a defensive move might be a good one since I have enough scoring in the starting lineup without Ray and then Ray can be a real weapon off the bench.  Ray would obviously close tight games as well.

This is another team that I want to like, but I'm having a hard time with it.  The defense just seems to spotty to win in the playoffs.

Convince me why you're not middle of the pack?

[fairweatherfan]

The Pacers

PG: Deron / Rodney Stuckey
SG: Jeff Taylor / Ray Allen
SF: Kevin Durant / Marvin Williams
PF: Luis Scola / Andrew Nicholson / Durant / Williams
C:  Robin Lopez / Elton Brand

I'm thinking starting taylor purely as a defensive move might be a good one since I have enough scoring in the starting lineup without Ray and then Ray can be a real weapon off the bench.  Ray would obviously close tight games as well.

You got a lot more out of the bench than I thought you'd be able to get.  I think starting Taylor over Allen is probably the right move.  But defense is going to be a concern.

[sofutomygaha]

I really like my team, I am not optimistic about being voted into the playoffs but if we were to revisit the vote after the season I have no doubt I would be in it. Regardless of that, what are your thoughts.

We are long, we are athletic, we can shoot, we can score in the post. Cousins and Favors will have break out years, while Butler and Barnes should steadily improve.

Steph Curry/Corey Joseph
Jimmy Butler/Mo Williams/CJ McCollum
Harrison Barnes
Derrick Favors/Earl Clark
DeMarcus Cousins/Kendrick Perkins

E34, if I were you I would trade DeMarcus Cousins to someone who loves him (there are plenty) in exchange for someone who is a good player now. I think that if you taken Pau Gasol or Omer Asik there, for example, you would be a playoff team for sure. As it is, Cousins has the stink on him and folks voting for you would have to think this is the year he turns it around an becomes more than empty stats.

[Rondo2287]

The Pacers

PG: Deron / Rodney Stuckey
SG: Jeff Taylor / Ray Allen
SF: Kevin Durant / Marvin Williams
PF: Luis Scola / Andrew Nicholson / Durant / Williams
C:  Robin Lopez / Elton Brand

I'm thinking starting taylor purely as a defensive move might be a good one since I have enough scoring in the starting lineup without Ray and then Ray can be a real weapon off the bench.  Ray would obviously close tight games as well.

This is another team that I want to like, but I'm having a hard time with it.  The defense just seems to spotty to win in the playoffs.

Convince me why you're not middle of the pack?

Because as far as im concerned the rest of the east lacks the talent to keep up with my team/take atvantage of the weaknesses.  Also, I brought in Coach Frank to preach fundamentals of defense, he's a great defensive coach and has experience working with teams with multiple superstars. 

Also, I think when my offensive lineup is on the floor they compliment eachother incredibly well and think Deron and Durant will create plenty of open jumpers for Scola or Ray or dunks for Lopez. 

[sofutomygaha]

I really like my team, I am not optimistic about being voted into the playoffs but if we were to revisit the vote after the season I have no doubt I would be in it. Regardless of that, what are your thoughts.

We are long, we are athletic, we can shoot, we can score in the post. Cousins and Favors will have break out years, while Butler and Barnes should steadily improve.

Steph Curry/Corey Joseph
Jimmy Butler/Mo Williams/CJ McCollum
Harrison Barnes
Derrick Favors/Earl Clark
DeMarcus Cousins/Kendrick Perkins

E34, if I were you I would trade DeMarcus Cousins to someone who loves him (there are plenty) in exchange for someone who is a good player now. I think that if you taken Pau Gasol or Omer Asik there, for example, you would be a playoff team for sure. As it is, Cousins has the stink on him and folks voting for you would have to think this is the year he turns it around an becomes more than empty stats.

I buried the lede, there. My point is that I think you actually have a really good team, but you favored potential a little too much at some key points in the draft. I think it's completely fixable.

[Rondo2287]

The Pacers

PG: Deron / Rodney Stuckey
SG: Jeff Taylor / Ray Allen
SF: Kevin Durant / Marvin Williams
PF: Luis Scola / Andrew Nicholson / Durant / Williams
C:  Robin Lopez / Elton Brand

I'm thinking starting taylor purely as a defensive move might be a good one since I have enough scoring in the starting lineup without Ray and then Ray can be a real weapon off the bench.  Ray would obviously close tight games as well.

You got a lot more out of the bench than I thought you'd be able to get.  I think starting Taylor over Allen is probably the right move.  But defense is going to be a concern.

Thanks, I knew the bench would be tough but there are always people that fall.  I have two more picks in the 12th and still see some very good role/rotation players that can fit some specific needs.

[Evantime34]

I really like my team, I am not optimistic about being voted into the playoffs but if we were to revisit the vote after the season I have no doubt I would be in it. Regardless of that, what are your thoughts.

We are long, we are athletic, we can shoot, we can score in the post. Cousins and Favors will have break out years, while Butler and Barnes should steadily improve.

Steph Curry/Corey Joseph
Jimmy Butler/Mo Williams/CJ McCollum
Harrison Barnes
Derrick Favors/Earl Clark
DeMarcus Cousins/Kendrick Perkins

E34, if I were you I would trade DeMarcus Cousins to someone who loves him (there are plenty) in exchange for someone who is a good player now. I think that if you taken Pau Gasol or Omer Asik there, for example, you would be a playoff team for sure. As it is, Cousins has the stink on him and folks voting for you would have to think this is the year he turns it around an becomes more than empty stats.

I buried the lede, there. My point is that I think you actually have a really good team, but you favored potential a little too much at some key points in the draft. I think it's completely fixable.

Thanks for your opinion, I don't think Asik or Gasol is fair value for Cousins. To me the stink he has on him is that of the Kings, but with a new coach, new management and new ownership as well as him vying for an extension I expect him to produce 20/10 this year.

I've been doing this game for a while, and to me it's much more satisfying to be able to look at your team once the season has started to prove people wrong rather than changing your team to meet the whims of the voters.

That being said, anyone who wants to make offers for DMC is more than welcome to do so.

[fairweatherfan]

Since my post got glanced over here is my team. Would love your thoughts.

Steph Curry/Corey Joseph
Jimmy Butler/Mo Williams/CJ McCollum
Harrison Barnes
Derrick Favors/Earl Clark
DeMarcus Cousins/Kendrick Perkins

It seems a little stuck in the middle - not good enough to contend right now but not quite promising enough to seem like a juggernaut in the making. 

The starting lineup is young and versatile but with the exception of Curry and to a degree Cousins you're banking on what they might become instead of what they are.  And the bench is so-so at best.  It's a solid effort but isn't really the best or near-best at anything.

[sofutomygaha]

I really like my team, I am not optimistic about being voted into the playoffs but if we were to revisit the vote after the season I have no doubt I would be in it. Regardless of that, what are your thoughts.

We are long, we are athletic, we can shoot, we can score in the post. Cousins and Favors will have break out years, while Butler and Barnes should steadily improve.

Steph Curry/Corey Joseph
Jimmy Butler/Mo Williams/CJ McCollum
Harrison Barnes
Derrick Favors/Earl Clark
DeMarcus Cousins/Kendrick Perkins

E34, if I were you I would trade DeMarcus Cousins to someone who loves him (there are plenty) in exchange for someone who is a good player now. I think that if you taken Pau Gasol or Omer Asik there, for example, you would be a playoff team for sure. As it is, Cousins has the stink on him and folks voting for you would have to think this is the year he turns it around an becomes more than empty stats.

I buried the lede, there. My point is that I think you actually have a really good team, but you favored potential a little too much at some key points in the draft. I think it's completely fixable.

Thanks for your opinion, I don't think Asik or Gasol is fair value for Cousins. To me the stink he has on him is that of the Kings, but with a new coach, new management and new ownership as well as him vying for an extension I expect him to produce 20/10 this year.

I've been doing this game for a while, and to me it's much more satisfying to be able to look at your team once the season has started to prove people wrong rather than changing your team to meet the whims of the voters.

That being said, anyone who wants to make offers for DMC is more than welcome to do so.

Well, that's why you're the guy who drafted him =) Good luck anyways.

[Lucky17]

The Pacers

PG: Deron / Rodney Stuckey
SG: Jeff Taylor / Ray Allen
SF: Kevin Durant / Marvin Williams
PF: Luis Scola / Andrew Nicholson / Durant / Williams
C:  Robin Lopez / Elton Brand

I'm thinking starting taylor purely as a defensive move might be a good one since I have enough scoring in the starting lineup without Ray and then Ray can be a real weapon off the bench.  Ray would obviously close tight games as well.

This is another team that I want to like, but I'm having a hard time with it.  The defense just seems to spotty to win in the playoffs.

Convince me why you're not middle of the pack?

Because as far as im concerned the rest of the east lacks the talent to keep up with my team/take atvantage of the weaknesses.  Also, I brought in Coach Frank to preach fundamentals of defense, he's a great defensive coach and has experience working with teams with multiple superstars. 

Also, I think when my offensive lineup is on the floor they compliment eachother incredibly well and think Deron and Durant will create plenty of open jumpers for Scola or Ray or dunks for Lopez.

I had a similar reaction. Stuckey, an injured Marvin, and a young Nicholson don't inspire confidence in high-pressure situations. You've also got Scola and Lopez who, despite commendabl effort, aren't really high-quality defenders.

I'd think I'd feel a lot better about this team with a better 3rd banana to Deron/Durant. Could be difficult to acquire at this stage (believe me, I know).

[Evantime34]

Since my post got glanced over here is my team. Would love your thoughts.

Steph Curry/Corey Joseph
Jimmy Butler/Mo Williams/CJ McCollum
Harrison Barnes
Derrick Favors/Earl Clark
DeMarcus Cousins/Kendrick Perkins

It seems a little stuck in the middle - not good enough to contend right now but not quite promising enough to seem like a juggernaut in the making. 

The starting lineup is young and versatile but with the exception of Curry and to a degree Cousins you're banking on what they might become instead of what they are.  And the bench is so-so at best.  It's a solid effort but isn't really the best or near-best at anything.

Well since the season isn't going on right now we can't know what value players are providing right now. I always draft based on who I think will be best in the upcoming season.

[Rondo2287]

The Pacers

PG: Deron / Rodney Stuckey
SG: Jeff Taylor / Ray Allen
SF: Kevin Durant / Marvin Williams
PF: Luis Scola / Andrew Nicholson / Durant / Williams
C:  Robin Lopez / Elton Brand

I'm thinking starting taylor purely as a defensive move might be a good one since I have enough scoring in the starting lineup without Ray and then Ray can be a real weapon off the bench.  Ray would obviously close tight games as well.

This is another team that I want to like, but I'm having a hard time with it.  The defense just seems to spotty to win in the playoffs.

Convince me why you're not middle of the pack?

Because as far as im concerned the rest of the east lacks the talent to keep up with my team/take atvantage of the weaknesses.  Also, I brought in Coach Frank to preach fundamentals of defense, he's a great defensive coach and has experience working with teams with multiple superstars. 

Also, I think when my offensive lineup is on the floor they compliment eachother incredibly well and think Deron and Durant will create plenty of open jumpers for Scola or Ray or dunks for Lopez.

I had a similar reaction. Stuckey, an injured Marvin, and a young Nicholson don't inspire confidence in high-pressure situations. You've also got Scola and Lopez who, despite commendabl effort, aren't really high-quality defenders.

I'd think I'd feel a lot better about this team with a better 3rd banana to Deron/Durant. Could be difficult to acquire at this stage (believe me, I know).

Im not looking for Stuckey, and injured marvin williams or Nicholson to thrive in pressure situations though, thats what Durant, and Ray are for.  Two of the most clutch shooters in the game.

[dark_lord]

Boston Mod Squad
Kyrie Irving/Isaiah Thomas/Patrick Beverley
Lance Stephenson/Evan Fournier
Danillo Gallinari/Corey Brewer
Pau Gasol/Terrance Jones
Tiago Splitter/Jonas Valanciunas

Some guys are gonna play multiple positions obviously, but this is getting perilously close to the end of the row-add.

Thoughts on the team get a TP. Thoughts on the team that are mostly praise get 5 TP's. Thoughts on the team that are 5+ lines long written in legitimate iambic pentameter get 20 TPs, regardless of actual option regarding my team, although it must be an opinion on the team.

a couple quick thoughts when i look at this squad:

this team is pretty good, but unfortunately there are questions marks.  kyrie and galli coming off injuries is a major issue imo.  i LOVE kyrie's game, i really do.  but he is unfortunately prone to injury (this is not only in the nba, but also while at duke).  he makes this team work, and if he is injured, the team suffers.  that, coupled with galli's injury, leaves a lot of doubt for me.

i love isaiah thomas as ur back up...that is a great backup! i also like splitter and gasol together.

[dark_lord]

Nuggets after 10

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

Took AB's advice and will start Andy at PF. Have at it.

i like your team.  i think people that are down on it dont value depth....either that, or they are planting seeds in people's minds so that voters will think of it come voting time. i on the other hand think depth is very important, so i like ur team.  u have a lot of flexibility, i like your depth on the wings, andi love your frontcourt pairings.  i think lillard is legit and can take the turn from being a young talent, to leader