Dream Team Draft - rankings due Sunday night
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AleksandarN
Starter
Well look at what I started. Looks like almost everyone took a coach this round.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
Bricklayer? Are you here? Do you want to handle it??? I don't want us both to try and do it as I'd probably end up losing all the posts...
That would so revoke your SF souvenir!
Dime Dropper
All-Star
OK, since there's a run on coaches, all the best coaches are gone. It may seem strange, but I'm going to take an assistant coach before my head coach. There will still be capable head coaches in the next round as the run should have stopped.
My pick:
Tom Thibodeau
This guy brings ferocious defense wherever he goes. He helped the Houston Rockets rank among the Top 5 in the league in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense from 2004 to 2007. Has helped his team finish in the league's Top 10 in team defense 15 times. Was assistant coach to the NY Knicks who made the Finals in 1999. During his tenure with the Knicks, he helped the team set a then-NBA record by holding 33 consecutive opponents under 100 points in the 00/01 season. All-Star assistant coach in 2000.
He helped the Celtics become the best defensive team in the league with his expertise in 07/08. Led the Celtics to the best rating in several different statistical defensive categories.
Now that I have my defensive coach, one of the GOAT, I can afford to get a good, not great, coach with a later pick.
My pick:
Tom Thibodeau
This guy brings ferocious defense wherever he goes. He helped the Houston Rockets rank among the Top 5 in the league in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense from 2004 to 2007. Has helped his team finish in the league's Top 10 in team defense 15 times. Was assistant coach to the NY Knicks who made the Finals in 1999. During his tenure with the Knicks, he helped the team set a then-NBA record by holding 33 consecutive opponents under 100 points in the 00/01 season. All-Star assistant coach in 2000.
He helped the Celtics become the best defensive team in the league with his expertise in 07/08. Led the Celtics to the best rating in several different statistical defensive categories.
Now that I have my defensive coach, one of the GOAT, I can afford to get a good, not great, coach with a later pick.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
I'm unsure what to do regarding my Bobby Jones pick as I obviously can't edit VF's post. I think I'll go ahead and post his picture and stats right now, as the original pick is buried in the middle. People won't have seen his stats or achievements.
This was my 6th round pick:
Bobby Jones
This guy can start or play as the 6th man. I'll most likely use him as my 6th man as he's won the 6th man award before. Jones was an absolute beast on the defensive end. He was not a dirty player, he did everything by hard work, hustle, determination, and a sheer will to give nothing but 100% every game.
From wiki:
Julius Erving:
This guy could jump, too :
I drafted Jones primarily for defense, although he gives you much more. Jones will have no problem troubling Kobe and Lebron. He was selected to the All-Defensive NBA First Team 8 straight times!
A few of his achievements:
4 Time All-Star
1982-83 Sixth Man of The Year Award (the first to ever win the award)
2 Time ABA All-Defensive First Team
8 Time NBA All-Defensive First Team
Led the ABA in FG% Twice
Led the NBA in FG% 1977-78 (58%)
One Time NBA Champion (1983)
His team never missed the Playoffs
In his best statistical year, Jones would put up 15ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.2apg, 2.3spg, 2bpg. He simply did what was needed to win and was a great character guy. AFAIC, I've got the steal of the draft!
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This was my 6th round pick:
Bobby Jones
This guy can start or play as the 6th man. I'll most likely use him as my 6th man as he's won the 6th man award before. Jones was an absolute beast on the defensive end. He was not a dirty player, he did everything by hard work, hustle, determination, and a sheer will to give nothing but 100% every game.
From wiki:
Julius Erving:
This guy could jump, too :
Twice he won the state high jump title, finishing second in his junior year to a prep named Bob McAdoo (also a member of my team). As a senior, Jones broke the state record by clearing the bar at a height of 6 feet, 8 inches.
I drafted Jones primarily for defense, although he gives you much more. Jones will have no problem troubling Kobe and Lebron. He was selected to the All-Defensive NBA First Team 8 straight times!
A few of his achievements:
4 Time All-Star
1982-83 Sixth Man of The Year Award (the first to ever win the award)
2 Time ABA All-Defensive First Team
8 Time NBA All-Defensive First Team
Led the ABA in FG% Twice
Led the NBA in FG% 1977-78 (58%)
One Time NBA Champion (1983)
His team never missed the Playoffs
In his best statistical year, Jones would put up 15ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.2apg, 2.3spg, 2bpg. He simply did what was needed to win and was a great character guy. AFAIC, I've got the steal of the draft!
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SacKings7
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Decided to go with a defensive stopper here, changing my mind. And as much as I dislike this guy, he's a great defensive player. So I'm taking:
Bruce Bowen
8 NBA All-Defensive selections, and knows how to get under players skin. So with him and Oak on my team, I'll be shooting many technical free throws
Bruce Bowen
8 NBA All-Defensive selections, and knows how to get under players skin. So with him and Oak on my team, I'll be shooting many technical free throws
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Sidney Moncrief
Ah yes, poor Squid, overlooked once again. Leader of the great Bucks teams from the 80s who were perennially almost but not quite good enough to get over the hump in the Eastern Conference. Before having his career cut short by a degenerative knee condition Sidney was one of the best guards of the 80s, and one of the best defensive guards ever. When they invented the Defensive Player of the Year Award, The Squid won it back to back in its first two years. Jordan remarked about how he would harass you all game long every step of the way up the court. And during his too brief 5 year prime before his knees gave out Sidney was a major star on both ends of the court, averaging 20pts 5reb 5ast through those years, making the All Star team every year, the All NBA First or Second Team every year, and the All Defense First or Second team every year.
5x NBA All-Star (1982-86)
2x NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1983, 1984)
1x All-NBA First Team
4x All-NBA Second Team
4x NBA All-Defensive First Team
1x NBA All-Defensive Second Team
Milwaukee Bucks #4 retired
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bdouble013
Bench
Dan Majerle
Thunder Dan - athletic in the early years, and a defensive specialist and three point shooter late. My perfect bench player.
More here http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/majerda01.html.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Doh.
bdouble013
Bench
Doh? Good? Bad? Ugly? Your cryptic phrases confuse me, oh one that wields the bat.
vikinginferno
Starter
Hey Jespher. I'm going to make my own write up and stuff on Bosh if that is ok. You can delete that post.
Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh is an amazing player that will bring leadership, scoring, intensity, shotblocking, and many other skills to the floor.
Since his NBA career began Bosh has emerged as one of the most established young stars in the league. In the process, he has become a four-time NBA All-Star, been named to the All-NBA team, appeared for the US national team (with whom he won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics), and taken over former fan-favorite Vince Carter as the face and leader of the Raptors franchise. In the 2006–07 season, Bosh led the Raptors to their first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and their first ever division title. He is Toronto's all-time leader in rebounds, blocks, double doubles, free throws made and attempted, and minutes played.
Bosh possesses excellent speed, athleticism, and ball handling for a player of his size. He is particularly noted for his ability to drive to the basket and finish strong or get to the free throw line—where he is also proficient—but he is also known for his well-developed jump shot. As the centerpiece of the Raptors' offence, when Bosh is double teamed, he is noted to unselfishly pass the ball to team mates who are in better shooting positions. Bosh has amazing shooting range for his size. In the 2007/08 season, Bosh shot 40% from 3 point range.
In terms of leadership, Bosh has always led by example. As the leader of the Raptors, he is not noted for being vocal on the court, preferring to maintain his quiet and humble demeanor but expecting his team mates to match his work ethic. However, Bosh is also known to deliver stern rebukes to team mates who make bad calls on the court. Comparisons have been made between him and Kevin Garnett due to their similar style of play and physique. Bosh was observed to have adopted a greater defensive dimension to his game after his stint with Team USA at the 2008 Olympics where they won the gold medal.
Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh is an amazing player that will bring leadership, scoring, intensity, shotblocking, and many other skills to the floor.
Since his NBA career began Bosh has emerged as one of the most established young stars in the league. In the process, he has become a four-time NBA All-Star, been named to the All-NBA team, appeared for the US national team (with whom he won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics), and taken over former fan-favorite Vince Carter as the face and leader of the Raptors franchise. In the 2006–07 season, Bosh led the Raptors to their first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and their first ever division title. He is Toronto's all-time leader in rebounds, blocks, double doubles, free throws made and attempted, and minutes played.
Bosh possesses excellent speed, athleticism, and ball handling for a player of his size. He is particularly noted for his ability to drive to the basket and finish strong or get to the free throw line—where he is also proficient—but he is also known for his well-developed jump shot. As the centerpiece of the Raptors' offence, when Bosh is double teamed, he is noted to unselfishly pass the ball to team mates who are in better shooting positions. Bosh has amazing shooting range for his size. In the 2007/08 season, Bosh shot 40% from 3 point range.
In terms of leadership, Bosh has always led by example. As the leader of the Raptors, he is not noted for being vocal on the court, preferring to maintain his quiet and humble demeanor but expecting his team mates to match his work ethic. However, Bosh is also known to deliver stern rebukes to team mates who make bad calls on the court. Comparisons have been made between him and Kevin Garnett due to their similar style of play and physique. Bosh was observed to have adopted a greater defensive dimension to his game after his stint with Team USA at the 2008 Olympics where they won the gold medal.
* NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month: January 2007
* NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week: January 3, 2005; January 30, 2006; March 26, 2007; January 7, 2008; October 28, 2008
* NBA Atlantic Division Champion: 2006–07
* NBA All-Star: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 (did not participate due to injury)
* All-NBA
o Second Team: 2006–07
* NBA All-Rookie Team: 2003–04
* NBA Rookie All-Star Game: 2003–04, 2004–05
* Bronze medal winner with Team USA at the 2006 FIBA World Championship
* Gold medal winner with Team USA at the 2008 Summer Olympics
[edit] Other achievements
# Third-youngest player in NBA history to record 1,000 rebounds
# Fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game
# Toronto's all-time leader in defensive rebounds
# Toronto's all-time leader in offensive rebounds
# Toronto's all-time leader in rebounds per game in a season
# Toronto's all-time leader in blocks
# Toronto's all-time leader in double-doubles
# Toronto's all-time leader in free throws made and attempted
# NBA Sportsmanship Award (divisional winner): 2007–08
* NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week: January 3, 2005; January 30, 2006; March 26, 2007; January 7, 2008; October 28, 2008
* NBA Atlantic Division Champion: 2006–07
* NBA All-Star: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 (did not participate due to injury)
* All-NBA
o Second Team: 2006–07
* NBA All-Rookie Team: 2003–04
* NBA Rookie All-Star Game: 2003–04, 2004–05
* Bronze medal winner with Team USA at the 2006 FIBA World Championship
* Gold medal winner with Team USA at the 2008 Summer Olympics
[edit] Other achievements
# Third-youngest player in NBA history to record 1,000 rebounds
# Fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game
# Toronto's all-time leader in defensive rebounds
# Toronto's all-time leader in offensive rebounds
# Toronto's all-time leader in rebounds per game in a season
# Toronto's all-time leader in blocks
# Toronto's all-time leader in double-doubles
# Toronto's all-time leader in free throws made and attempted
# NBA Sportsmanship Award (divisional winner): 2007–08
Larry89
Disgruntled Kings Fan
Larry89 Selects....
DETLEF SCHREMPF
Super consistent Sixth-Man, energy, hustle, skilled passer,scorer,ball
handler..
Detlef Schrempf is Germany's most successful NBA player and a unique talent. In a pro career that has spanned 14 seasons, the versatile 6-10 forward has won two NBA Sixth Man Awards, made three All-Star Game appearances, earned a spot on the All-NBA Third Team and helped the Seattle SuperSonics reach the NBA Finals in 1995-96. He signed with the Portland Trail Blazers as a free agent prior to the 1999-2000 season. A native of Leverkusen, Germany, Schrempf came to the United States for his senior year of high school, attending Centralia High in the state of Washington. He played college ball at the University of Washington, where he finished among the school's all-time top 10 in eight categories. As a senior in 1984-85 he averaged 15.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting .558 from the floor. He was named to the All-Pac-10 Team and the Sporting News All-America Second Team. Versatility has always been Schrempf's strength. At 6-10, he has the size to work inside, but he is also an effective driver, adept passer and excellent long-range shooter.
6-10 215LBS
3-time NBA All-Star
2-time Sixth Man of the Year
1994-95 Third Team All-NBA
EuroBasket 1985 All-Tournament team
Can play a variety of positions, SG/SF/PF
Stretches the floor, unselfish player, multiskilled.
Career averages of 14/6.2/3.4 On .491% Shooting .384% THREE POINTERS
His first 3 years and his last 2 years skewed his averages, averaging less than 22MPG... and less than 10PPG
HIS BEST YEAR? 1994-1995 Seattle Supersonics... PLAYED 82 GAMES
19.2PPG/6.2RPG/3.8/1.1STLS .538% FG SHOOTING .514% 3 POINTERS
It can be aruged that some of his other years in Indiana where similar, but he played more minutes on less % fg shooting, but he did average 9RPG and 6AST in 92-93 w/ Indiana
DETLEF SCHREMPF
Super consistent Sixth-Man, energy, hustle, skilled passer,scorer,ball
handler..
Detlef Schrempf is Germany's most successful NBA player and a unique talent. In a pro career that has spanned 14 seasons, the versatile 6-10 forward has won two NBA Sixth Man Awards, made three All-Star Game appearances, earned a spot on the All-NBA Third Team and helped the Seattle SuperSonics reach the NBA Finals in 1995-96. He signed with the Portland Trail Blazers as a free agent prior to the 1999-2000 season. A native of Leverkusen, Germany, Schrempf came to the United States for his senior year of high school, attending Centralia High in the state of Washington. He played college ball at the University of Washington, where he finished among the school's all-time top 10 in eight categories. As a senior in 1984-85 he averaged 15.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting .558 from the floor. He was named to the All-Pac-10 Team and the Sporting News All-America Second Team. Versatility has always been Schrempf's strength. At 6-10, he has the size to work inside, but he is also an effective driver, adept passer and excellent long-range shooter.
6-10 215LBS
3-time NBA All-Star
2-time Sixth Man of the Year
1994-95 Third Team All-NBA
EuroBasket 1985 All-Tournament team
Can play a variety of positions, SG/SF/PF
Stretches the floor, unselfish player, multiskilled.
Career averages of 14/6.2/3.4 On .491% Shooting .384% THREE POINTERS
His first 3 years and his last 2 years skewed his averages, averaging less than 22MPG... and less than 10PPG
HIS BEST YEAR? 1994-1995 Seattle Supersonics... PLAYED 82 GAMES
19.2PPG/6.2RPG/3.8/1.1STLS .538% FG SHOOTING .514% 3 POINTERS
It can be aruged that some of his other years in Indiana where similar, but he played more minutes on less % fg shooting, but he did average 9RPG and 6AST in 92-93 w/ Indiana
Jespher
Starter
I think Dirk Nowitzki is now the more successful German NBA player
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SacKings7
Starter
I think Dirk Nowitzki is now the more successful German NBA player
No contest. Schrempf was a good player n all (n I was probably taking him 2 rounds from now) but he never even came close to winning an MVP award like Dirk has
tradepeja
Starter
I draft
Coach Don Nelson
Known for his hot temper, brutal honesty, ridiculous player match-ups, and high-octane offensive schemes this top 10 coach of all time will fit perfectly with my high-scoring team. I got the individual defenders, so while Nelson won't quite be going over defensive plays day and night with my guys, I think the likes of Havlicek, Olajuwon, Pettit, and Paul can handle themselves on that end. Reggie....well, he'll try his hardest.
Coach Don Nelson
Known for his hot temper, brutal honesty, ridiculous player match-ups, and high-octane offensive schemes this top 10 coach of all time will fit perfectly with my high-scoring team. I got the individual defenders, so while Nelson won't quite be going over defensive plays day and night with my guys, I think the likes of Havlicek, Olajuwon, Pettit, and Paul can handle themselves on that end. Reggie....well, he'll try his hardest.
kingsnation
All-Star
Ok, this draft has suddenly just stopped.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Thing is I'm pretty sure LL has been on since he came up in this draft -- no PM sent? And the other tardy miscreant is...VF21. (who to be fair has disappeared and may not have been on since that time)
(who to be fair has disappeared and may not have been on since that time)
LoungeLizard
Starter
Sorry for the delay...Have somebody else in mind that I'm hoping gets back to me, but decided to go with the dead eye shooter this round.
John Paxson G
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Before there was Steve Kerr there was John Paxson. Maybe not as great as a 3 pt shooter but every bit as clutch. Paxson was a key role player in Chicago's first run of championships, none more memorable than the series against the Suns in which he nailed the 3 at the end of game 6 to not only win the game but win the title and put an end to whatever hopes Barkley had at getting a ring. Don't even try to double anywhere else on the floor cuz if you do John will burn you.
John Paxson G
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Before there was Steve Kerr there was John Paxson. Maybe not as great as a 3 pt shooter but every bit as clutch. Paxson was a key role player in Chicago's first run of championships, none more memorable than the series against the Suns in which he nailed the 3 at the end of game 6 to not only win the game but win the title and put an end to whatever hopes Barkley had at getting a ring. Don't even try to double anywhere else on the floor cuz if you do John will burn you.
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