Multi Franchise States Draft - Discussion

Larry_Russell · Post #41 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:35 am

Miami lowry in the 3rd round....ugh....

Post #42 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:36 am

Larry_Russell wrote:Miami lowry in the 3rd round....ugh....

You passed over several superior PGs to take him :lol:

durantbird · Post #43 » by **durantbird** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:37 am

Larry_Russell wrote:Miami lowry in the 3rd round....ugh....

I'd probably prefer his Houston version

durantbird · Post #44 » by **durantbird** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:39 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
Larry_Russell wrote:Miami lowry in the 3rd round....ugh....

You passed over several superior PGs to take him

And yeah, there are several underappreciated guys I'd be happy to use in this pool hadn't I already taken Harden. Also some other less used versions of some players. Relatively shallow pool is a good opportunity to use them.

Larry_Russell · Post #45 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:40 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
Larry_Russell wrote:Miami lowry in the 3rd round....ugh....

You passed over several superior PGs to take him

Maybe I am missing someone...but im really not sure who that would be

Larry_Russell · Post #46 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:41 am

durantbird wrote:
Larry_Russell wrote:Miami lowry in the 3rd round....ugh....

I'd probably prefer his Houston version

I might go that route

Larry_Russell · Post #47 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:42 am

I had drafted a couple of the other pgs that are available in the past and got crucified for it.

Lowry generlly is viewed favourably in these game as a 3d sort of player. Im not upset with drafting him...he will work just fine with Kawhi and Mourning.

Post #48 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:58 pm

We need votes in the mid-season game.

Post #49 » by **MadNESS** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:04 pm

Damn really wanted Draymond here

Larry_Russell · Post #50 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:01 pm

If nothing else I think I have pretty dope defense, lol

2-DPOYs and an all NBA 1st team defender. Lowry is my worst defender and he has always been a positive player on that end of the court.

Post #51 » by **MadNESS** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:58 pm

Snakebites wrote:Yep. I passed on Harden despite (IMO) him being a pretty good fit with Dirk.

Which probably wasn't the best move- every pool is different and I'm not sure Harden would do as poorly in this pool as he did in the last game. But whatever. The negative taste in my mouth was strong.

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Post #52 » by **Snakebites** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:33 pm

I wanted Peja, but figured it was an automatic GG if I started him with Dirk if I faced Lebron or KD.

Post #53 » by **MadNESS** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:35 pm

Yeah Peja was my next pick, waited one round too much lol

durantbird · Post #54 » by **durantbird** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:44 pm

I kinda regretted taking Posey over Peja the minute I did it. Was overthinking this.

That's part of the problem for middle picks. I feel much less convenient to take the more risky pick.

durantbird · Post #55 » by **durantbird** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:48 pm

Uber has my options

Post #56 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:53 pm

Pretty much had to go Peja there. Great third option who fits well with both my stars and doesn't force me to break the bank. I feel much better about the Battier pick now.

Larry_Russell · Post #57 » by **Larry_Russell** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:37 pm

dang, I was hoping Pau made it to me this round.

lilroddyb · Post #58 » by **lilroddyb** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:47 pm

I was hoping for Tyson chandler and Pau Gasol to fall.

flaco · Post #59 » by **flaco** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:22 pm

Pau Gasol is so underrated in our games. I realize Center is the most important defensive position, but it's not like he was a traffic cone or something. He was a decent post up defender and a serviceable rim protector. He didn't have the lateral quicks to defend the perimeter (which is why I'd never use him at PF), but the same goes for the vast majority of bigs. In a vacuum, I consider him a better player than his brother who's a regular in our games.

Post #60 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:37 pm

flaco wrote:Pau Gasol is so underrated in our games. I realize Center is the most important defensive position, but it's not like he was a traffic cone or something. He was a decent post up defender and a serviceable rim protector. He didn't have the lateral quicks to defend the perimeter (which is why I'd never use him at PF), but the same goes for the vast majority of bigs. In a vacuum, I consider him a better player than his brother who's a regular in our games.

Love Pau, but the fact that he's best at the 5 is what hurts him. I agree that he's the better player, but his brother is the better defender which is the premium skill for that position, and also has some prime seasons where he's a quality floor spacer which is also valuable. Pau falls within that nebulous region where he's average or below defensively for a 5 (especially compared to most of his counterparts in these games), but not quite at the level offensively where people are willing to take the risk anyway. I've had some success with him over the last couple of years, but it very much depends on the pool and the matchups.