Build-A-Team 15.0-Auction Style- Rules and Discussion **DRAFT IS OVER- Announcement on page 300**

[NBA Fan 1234]

I love me some Fes (for obvious reasons), but he is not a defensive anchor.

ZaZa is a solid defender - IMO, he's actually a good defender in space (backed up by his dFG% outside of 15 feet). His issue is on the interior, where he's nothing special. His offense >>>>>> Fes's and that's not even close.

Yeah. I specifically said anchor in the paint, where's he's been good throughout his entire career even in spot minutes. Zaza's offensive game is okay, Ezeli's role isn't gonna be that, his role never has, but especially on my team with a lot of guards attacking makes for easy cleanup and rebound opportunities in his spot minutes that he's there. He's my 12th man

Gotcha. There's more to defense than just anchoring the paint, though. With more and more teams running motion based offenses (at the very least, pick and roll ones), Fes will be guarding in space quite often. Also, I know this is all hypotheticals and whatnot, but Fes has some of the worst hands I've ever seen. He might have the ball dropped off to him, but it doesn't mean he'll catch it

But yah, as a 12th man, he's solid.

[mpharris36]

More like "time to make trades to remove guys Knickstape doesn't like." I just look at overall team makeup. If a guy sucks and doesn't fit in, he sucks and doesn't fit in regardless of what I think about the guy.

I feel bad for the guy who has Monroe this year. That team is an automatic L in your books

[bringbackhoffa]

For the Jabari haters.

Zach Lowe was quoted saying

At some point or another an NBA writer has had a positive or optimistic quote about 90% of the players in the NBA...

That's a really really weak argument, because I'd struggle to find anything positive on Mirotic/Green with the seasons they had. 19/6 post ASB talks for itself though.

I have never once bragged about Mirotic or Green, they are solid role players but by no means a #1 2 or 3 option. But Thomas Robinson now that a real stud.

Put Green with a solid PG like CP3 and Mirotic with a center that can protect the paint giving him the opportunity to roam around the 3 point line will make my starting 5 a bit more legit.

[El Poochio]

Bruno available for one dollar scrub (preferably sg). Pm me

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

damn time make trades for guys knickstape likes

Wade Baldwin price just rose up by %300

[NBA Fan 1234]

More like "time to make trades to remove guys Knickstape doesn't like." I just look at overall team makeup. If a guy sucks and doesn't fit in, he sucks and doesn't fit in regardless of what I think about the guy.

I feel bad for the guy who has Monroe this year. That team is an automatic L in your books

I mean, whatever team has Monroe (in real life as well) is starting behind the 8 ball.

Never been a fan of BroLo, but putting Dray next to him is awesome.

[br7knicks]

Bruno available for one dollar scrub (preferably sg). Pm me

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

autographed poster of taylor swift gets me a championship, right?

[JustaKnickFan]

Bruno available for one dollar scrub (preferably sg). Pm me

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

If you're judging does that mean you're not up for doing one of your trademark BAT team reviews? Always enjoy hearing your thoughts on my teams

[NBA Fan 1234]

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

damn time make trades for guys knickstape likes

Wade Baldwin price just rose up by %300

Nah. I like him more than DJ, but I see Baldwin as a more athletic Kirk Hinrich (peak) PG.

Bruno available for one dollar scrub (preferably sg). Pm me

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

autographed poster of taylor swift gets me a championship, right?

SHE'S FALLING ON MY LIST. She's crazy. Only way to explain her dating someone new every year. I also think she cheated on Calvin Harris with Loki, but, I mean, Loki is a god...so...maybe she wasn't herself. She's either a serial dater or a lesbian and using the dating as a front.

[NBA Fan 1234]

Bruno available for one dollar scrub (preferably sg). Pm me

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

If you're judging does that mean you're not up for doing one of your trademark BAT team reviews? Always enjoy hearing your thoughts on my teams

Yep Can't go in depth. I will say, I like Bass as a big off the bench. I wanted him in NY a few times. Combining the Beach Boy with the Stiffle Tower was a good move, too.

[El Poochio]

For the Jabari haters.

Zach Lowe was quoted saying

He is a devastating open-court finisher, and over the past three weeks, Milwaukee's fast breaks have been a circus of alley-oops, no-look trickery and off-the-backboard passes. Parker is playing with a new calm in transition, searching out the simple passes.

But this dude is going to be something. Forget the notion that Milwaukee has been a disappointment this season. If the Bucks come out confident that they have two stars, everything else is noise.

I don't think anyone would question his athleticism or finishing game. His shooting and defense leave a lot to be desired though.

He is an absolute terror on the fast break one of the best finishers in the business...but what is he? A SF (can he shoot well enough to stick there)...or a PF (can he defend and rebound enough to stick there?)

questions yet to be answered.

He is just 21 years old and did not have an offseason yet that he could have work on his shot (assumption cuz of injury) he has every chance to become a beast still, good to see you are softening on your stance that he is Dwill v2 for sure

[LJ4pointplay]

I love me some Fes (for obvious reasons), but he is not a defensive anchor.

ZaZa is a solid defender - IMO, he's actually a good defender in space (backed up by his dFG% outside of 15 feet). His issue is on the interior, where he's nothing special. His offense >>>>>> Fes's and that's not even close.

So you are sticking up for my own player. But for the sake of basketball discussion, that stat has some big time flaws right? Like that's players who take shots on ZaZa outside of 15 feet? How many players are blowing by him and getting layups though when is out there. I really put almost no stock in defensive stats for reasons like that.

[Mecca]

For the Jabari haters.

Zach Lowe was quoted saying

I don't think anyone would question his athleticism or finishing game. His shooting and defense leave a lot to be desired though.

He is an absolute terror on the fast break one of the best finishers in the business...but what is he? A SF (can he shoot well enough to stick there)...or a PF (can he defend and rebound enough to stick there?)

questions yet to be answered.

He is just 21 years old and did not have an offseason yet that he could have work on his shot (assumption cuz of injury) he has every chance to become a beast still, good to see you are softening on your stance that he is Dwill v2 for sure

D-Will never put up 19/6 for a 35 game stretch in his real rookie year like Bari. D-Will never had Jabari's mid range/back to basket game either.

[Jose7]

I like Parker.. had a ton of talks about acquiring him but I appreciated the Dirk presence on that team Mecca. I don't think you should've traded him! Gordon is probably going to be your 6th man but Dirk still stands the test of time.

[bringbackhoffa]

At some point or another an NBA writer has had a positive or optimistic quote about 90% of the players in the NBA...

That's a really really weak argument, because I'd struggle to find anything positive on Mirotic/Green with the seasons they had. 19/6 post ASB talks for itself though.

I have never once bragged about Mirotic or Green, they are solid role players but by no means a #1 2 or 3 option. But Thomas Robinson now that a real stud.

Put Green with a solid PG like CP3 and Mirotic with a center that can protect the paint giving him the opportunity to roam around the 3 point line will make my starting 5 a bit more legit.

and [tweet]https://twitter.com/zachlowe_nba/status/728778488564600832[/tweet]

[NBA Fan 1234]

I love me some Fes (for obvious reasons), but he is not a defensive anchor.

ZaZa is a solid defender - IMO, he's actually a good defender in space (backed up by his dFG% outside of 15 feet). His issue is on the interior, where he's nothing special. His offense >>>>>> Fes's and that's not even close.

So you are sticking up for my own player. But for the sake of basketball discussion, that stat has some big time flaws right? Like that's players who take shots on ZaZa outside of 15 feet? How many players are blowing by him and getting layups though when is out there. I really put almost no stock in defensive stats for reasons like that.

Yah, definitely does have its flaws. But when he is able to stay with players, which I think is more often than not because he knows positioning well and always seemed like a smart player (outside of post game interviews ), he does a great job.

Every stat has its flaws - the key is to know how to use them and to use them in conjunction with your eyes.

[NBA Fan 1234]

D-Will never had the offensive ability Parker has.

[BowlRips]

Looking to move wings for 1 big or 1 pure point

[br7knicks]

damn time make trades for guys knickstape likes

Wade Baldwin price just rose up by %300

Nah. I like him more than DJ, but I see Baldwin as a more athletic Kirk Hinrich (peak) PG.

Holy spacing, Batman. Every team is going to zone you up


Also, let it be known that I'm 99.99% sure I will be a judge (already told Bish I'm in). I will accept payment via Venmo, direct transfer, transferring of assets (stocks included), and cash (not preferred, but will do the job).

autographed poster of taylor swift gets me a championship, right?

SHE'S FALLING ON MY LIST. She's crazy. Only way to explain her dating someone new every year. I also think she cheated on Calvin Harris with Loki, but, I mean, Loki is a god...so...maybe she wasn't herself. She's either a serial dater or a lesbian and using the dating as a front.

All of the names and statuses of these people have flown way over my head, but I'll do what I have to in order to win, lol.

Seriously, I work with the uncle of the lady antabellum drummer (or singer, not sure, whoever is married to the girl of that group). He gets backstage passes when they come around upstate NY and has met swift. I'ma pull some strings and win this BAT.

[NBA Fan 1234]

Wade Baldwin price just rose up by %300

Nah. I like him more than DJ, but I see Baldwin as a more athletic Kirk Hinrich (peak) PG.

autographed poster of taylor swift gets me a championship, right?

SHE'S FALLING ON MY LIST. She's crazy. Only way to explain her dating someone new every year. I also think she cheated on Calvin Harris with Loki, but, I mean, Loki is a god...so...maybe she wasn't herself. She's either a serial dater or a lesbian and using the dating as a front.

All of the names and statuses of these people have flown way over my head, but I'll do what I have to in order to win, lol.

Seriously, I work with the uncle of the lady antabellum drummer (or singer, not sure, whoever is married to the girl of that group). He gets backstage passes when they come around upstate NY and has met swift. I'ma pull some strings and win this BAT.

This is why I've always liked you.

[Smash3]

Open to make some trades let me know