Dream Team Draft - rankings due Sunday night
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Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
You know, starters and benchers have completely different mentalities, and so I have been filling out my bench with guys who know to come into the game firing. Therefore I present to you my fourth 6th man of the year, The Sixth Man:
Bobby Jackson
Bobby Jackson
SacKings7
Starter
I'm gonna hope my next guy falls to me. I have to go big here, because I can't think of many more good shot-blockers off the top of my head. People might forget how good this guy was defensively a few years ago. Anyway, I'm continuing my awesome defensive bench (so far) with Theo Ratliff
[yt=Sorry GeraldWallace#3]5aCz-Yepz-0[/yt]
From 1997-~2004, this guy was good for about 10-12 points, ~8rebounds, and 3 blocks per game. His numbers have gone way downhill since then, mostly due to injuries. When he was traded midseason to Portland in 2004, in 32 games for them that season he averaged a crazy 4.4 blocks per game. He has averaged over 3 blocks 7 times in his career. Won't give me a whole lot offensively, but will certainly be an intimidator off the bench when Mr. Alcindor needs a rest.
[yt=Sorry GeraldWallace#3]5aCz-Yepz-0[/yt]
From 1997-~2004, this guy was good for about 10-12 points, ~8rebounds, and 3 blocks per game. His numbers have gone way downhill since then, mostly due to injuries. When he was traded midseason to Portland in 2004, in 32 games for them that season he averaged a crazy 4.4 blocks per game. He has averaged over 3 blocks 7 times in his career. Won't give me a whole lot offensively, but will certainly be an intimidator off the bench when Mr. Alcindor needs a rest.
Jespher
Starter
I need some more versatility with my offensive juggernaut. Someone with size, who can pass, shoot, drive to the basket, get to the free throw line, defend several positions, rebound with the forwards, and run the lane with the guards. This next guy can do all of that stuff, plus initiate the offense as a point forward, handle the ball better than LeBron James, find the outlet for an easy transition hoop, or tough it out in the half court by moving the ball and making the unselfish play. Plus he is fine starting or coming off of the bench. What luck
Playing at the power forward spot he creates a mismatch because he pulls defenders out to the 3 point line, and he can also drive around slow PFs with his excellent ball handling and length to score at the basket, find open shooters/cutters with his passing, or pull up for an open midrange shot. He's like a modern day Connie Hawkins, but with better size, speed, and shooting range. With my next selection I choose:
Lamar Odom - Point Forward 6'10" 230 Lbs.
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More:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Odom
Playing at the power forward spot he creates a mismatch because he pulls defenders out to the 3 point line, and he can also drive around slow PFs with his excellent ball handling and length to score at the basket, find open shooters/cutters with his passing, or pull up for an open midrange shot. He's like a modern day Connie Hawkins, but with better size, speed, and shooting range. With my next selection I choose:
Lamar Odom - Point Forward 6'10" 230 Lbs.
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More:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Odom
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Dime Dropper
All-Star
OK, so I lost Mookie. I'm not crying, this guy was a better defender at his peak and a better all-round player.
Alvin Robertson
Robertson did everything, but he was best known for his defensive prowess. In 1986, Robertson became the inaugural winner of the NBA Most Improved Player Award. This also marked the first of four National Basketball Association All-Star Game appearances for the guard (the others coming in 1987, 1988, and 1991). He also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1986, and led the league in steals in 1986, 1987 and 1991. Robertson still holds the top career steals-per-game average in the NBA, with 2.71 per contest over 779 career games. He also scored the first points in Raptors franchise history.
He made the All NBA Defensive Team 6 times. He becomes my third DPOY on my team, who between them have won 6 DPOY awards. In his prime, Robinson gave you 20ppg, 7apg, 7rpg, 3.5spg, and almost 1bpg.
In 1985–86 he averaged a league-leading 3.67 steals per game, a major factor in his earning the Defensive Player of the Year honor and being selected second-team All-NBA, one of only five players in Spurs' history to have been selected first, second or third-team All-NBA. He was a four-time All-Star. Only George Gervin, David Robinson and Tim Duncan have represented the Spurs in more All-Star Games.
As I said, Robertson could do it all. He is only the fourth player in NBA history to record a quadruple double. And, he is the only player ever to record a quadruple double with steals as the fourth category (the other three had blocks as their fourth category). His statline was 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals.
Some of his achievements:
1985–86 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
1985–86 NBA Most Improved Player
4× NBA All-Star
Member of the 1984 US Olympic Gold Medal Team
Holds the top career steals-per-game average in the NBA, with 2.71 per contest over 779 career games.
Selected to second-team All-NBA (85/65).
6X All NBA Defensive Team
Alvin Robertson
Robertson did everything, but he was best known for his defensive prowess. In 1986, Robertson became the inaugural winner of the NBA Most Improved Player Award. This also marked the first of four National Basketball Association All-Star Game appearances for the guard (the others coming in 1987, 1988, and 1991). He also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1986, and led the league in steals in 1986, 1987 and 1991. Robertson still holds the top career steals-per-game average in the NBA, with 2.71 per contest over 779 career games. He also scored the first points in Raptors franchise history.
He made the All NBA Defensive Team 6 times. He becomes my third DPOY on my team, who between them have won 6 DPOY awards. In his prime, Robinson gave you 20ppg, 7apg, 7rpg, 3.5spg, and almost 1bpg.
In 1985–86 he averaged a league-leading 3.67 steals per game, a major factor in his earning the Defensive Player of the Year honor and being selected second-team All-NBA, one of only five players in Spurs' history to have been selected first, second or third-team All-NBA. He was a four-time All-Star. Only George Gervin, David Robinson and Tim Duncan have represented the Spurs in more All-Star Games.
As I said, Robertson could do it all. He is only the fourth player in NBA history to record a quadruple double. And, he is the only player ever to record a quadruple double with steals as the fourth category (the other three had blocks as their fourth category). His statline was 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals.
Some of his achievements:
1985–86 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
1985–86 NBA Most Improved Player
4× NBA All-Star
Member of the 1984 US Olympic Gold Medal Team
Holds the top career steals-per-game average in the NBA, with 2.71 per contest over 779 career games.
Selected to second-team All-NBA (85/65).
6X All NBA Defensive Team
Dime Dropper
All-Star
By my reckoning, on the clock are:
Kingsnation (PM sent)
Slab (PM sent)
Kingsnation (PM sent)
Slab (PM sent)
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
OK, so I lost Mookie. I'm not crying, this guy was a better defender at his peak and a better all-round player.
Alvin Robertson
Robertson did everything, but he was best known for his defensive prowess. In 1986, Robertson became the inaugural winner of the NBA Most Improved Player Award. This also marked the first of four National Basketball Association All-Star Game appearances for the guard (the others coming in 1987, 1988, and 1991). He also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1986, and led the league in steals in 1986, 1987 and 1991. Robertson still holds the top career steals-per-game average in the NBA, with 2.71 per contest over 779 career games. He also scored the first points in Raptors franchise history.
He made the All NBA Defensive Team 6 times. He becomes my third DPOY on my team, who between them have won 6 DPOY awards. In his prime, Robinson gave you 20ppg, 7apg, 7rpg, 3.5spg, and almost 1bpg.
In 1985–86 he averaged a league-leading 3.67 steals per game, a major factor in his earning the Defensive Player of the Year honor and being selected second-team All-NBA, one of only five players in Spurs' history to have been selected first, second or third-team All-NBA. He was a four-time All-Star. Only George Gervin, David Robinson and Tim Duncan have represented the Spurs in more All-Star Games.
As I said, Robertson could do it all. He is only the fourth player in NBA history to record a quadruple double. And, he is the only player ever to record a quadruple double with steals as the fourth category (the other three had blocks as their fourth category). His statline was 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals.
Some of his achievements:
1985–86 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
1985–86 NBA Most Improved Player
4× NBA All-Star
Member of the 1984 US Olympic Gold Medal Team
Holds the top career steals-per-game average in the NBA, with 2.71 per contest over 779 career games.
Selected to second-team All-NBA (85/65).
6X All NBA Defensive Team
Yep, on my list too, despite my preference for actual backup guys. Greatest steal man in the history of the league (owns the career avg/game record at something ridiculous like 2.7 a game for his entire career, even after he got old). But I was shying away because of the ugly character stuff.
vikinginferno
Starter
Man, I'm going to be angry if my next guy gets picked.
I better get a backup! Maybe also a backup to my backup...
I better get a backup! Maybe also a backup to my backup...
vikinginferno
Starter
This draft is moving quick again! It might even come back to me today. Haha, coachie, good pick.
Haha, coachie, good pick.
venom_7
Starter
So I guess its my turn =]
I'm really surprised he fell this far.
My Pick:
Elton Brand - PF
Another scorer off the bench here. But, here's the thing; he's a pretty good individual defender too. Career 20 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, and an astounding (for a 6' 8" guy in the NBA) 2.1 bpg. My big man rotation is looking pretty solid now, and I hate to say it, but the one sieve may be Vlade.
I'm really surprised he fell this far.
My Pick:
Elton Brand - PF
Another scorer off the bench here. But, here's the thing; he's a pretty good individual defender too. Career 20 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, and an astounding (for a 6' 8" guy in the NBA) 2.1 bpg. My big man rotation is looking pretty solid now, and I hate to say it, but the one sieve may be Vlade.
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venom_7
Starter
ahh I'm struggling here because there is an option on the board who is a terrific defensive stopper but can't really shoot threes, so in this case I am going with form over function. His shot is pretty and pretty ugly but he is one of my favorite NBA players to watch. And he can play multiple positions with relative ease.
My Pick:
Rashard Lewis - SF/PF
Career 17 ppg, 6 rpg, and a pretty astounding 39% from distance. Not necessarily the primary scoring option off the bench (that distinction can go to Gilbert) but more of the guy who comes in and can just make it RAIN. I might pick up a smaller version of him in a later round, depending on who is available.
My Pick:
Rashard Lewis - SF/PF
Career 17 ppg, 6 rpg, and a pretty astounding 39% from distance. Not necessarily the primary scoring option off the bench (that distinction can go to Gilbert) but more of the guy who comes in and can just make it RAIN. I might pick up a smaller version of him in a later round, depending on who is available.
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vikinginferno
Starter
Hey SLAB put Earl the Pearl as PG. Thanks.
GeraldWallace#3
Bench
Hey SLAB George Mikan F/C please.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
This is true -- bdouble013 got skipped after DD's pick (when DD picked it was DD and bdouble on the clock, but after DD picked it skipped directly to Slab and Kingsnation).
By my count though it -- it should have gone:
1) Slab and bdouble013 (Slab picked Carril)
2) Venom 7 and bdouble013 (venom7 picks Brand)
3) kingsnation and bdouble013 ... which is where we should be now, before the Lewis and Laimbeer picks
vikinginferno
Starter
Well this is a tricky situation. SLAB wrote that it was kingsnation and Venom's turn so it wasn't really their fault. I don't really know what the solution should be...
Jespher
Starter
The picks stand, and the coordinator needs to pay better attention. No sweat off of Bdouble's back because it had been forever since he picked anyway, so he might have been skipped a bit more anyways with the dual clocks. Proceed...
On the Clock
Bdouble013 and
Kingsnation (2 Picks Due)
On the Clock
Bdouble013 and
Kingsnation (2 Picks Due)
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bdouble013
Bench
Horace Grant - PF/C
All goggles, all the time baby! I needed a defensive presence off the bench. Oh and the goggles are styling.
More here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Grant
SacKings7
Starter
Actually, kingsnation and bdouble would have been on the clock before SLAB and venom ever picked. However, already a ruling that the picks stand, so no biggie
bdouble013
Bench
No idea who is up in this draft. I'm glad you guys do. 
vikinginferno
Starter
No idea who is up in this draft. I'm glad you guys do.
PM Dime Dropper.
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