BaTATAS 1.0: DISCUSSION THREAD 1 - LOCK PLEASE!!!

Post #441 » by **Manhattan Project** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:51 pm

It's also hard for me to argue my team, I've never seen either of them play outside of youtube and NBA re-runs.

MagicFan32 · Post #442 » by **MagicFan32** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:57 pm

Dirk is easily a top 30 player since the 70's. that 11' team was the epitome of 1 superstar player carrying a team of quality role players and he has the most unblockable J ever

Skin · Post #443 » by **Skin** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:25 pm

I don't think picking Dirk was a reach either. I don't know if he's Top 30 or Top whatever since the 70s. I do know that we're not basing this thing on pure rankings though. So the key is to put him on a team where his weaknesses (and he does have them) aren't exposed.

Skin · Post #444 » by **Skin** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:27 pm

Has anyone seen the movie "The Pistol"? Absolutely one of my all time favorite sports movies. Nice pick!

Mahorn at the 4 · Post #445 » by **Mahorn at the 4** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:32 pm

Skin wrote:Has anyone seen the movie "The Pistol"? Absolutely one of my all time favorite sports movies. Nice pick!

Thanks! As a 40 year old hoops fan, I would love to actually see the Pistol play with Bird. They are both basketball junkies, all-time talents.

EArl · Post #446 » by **EArl** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:51 pm

Dirk was a steal. I was hoping no one hd picked him up.
His defense is underrated.

bigdogdylan5 · Post #447 » by **bigdogdylan5** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:53 pm

anyone looking to trade down?

Coaster80 · Post #448 » by **Coaster80** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:16 am

Was hoping I could make my picks tonight, but I see that's not going to happen

Grinditout · Post #449 » by **Grinditout** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:29 am

I'm glad my pick was so controversial lol.

I had Dirk as at least a top 30 pick, and I think he plays best as long as he has a tough defensive big next to him like Duncan.

Cbrunn2 · Post #450 » by **Cbrunn2** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:34 am

I was thinking about joining this at sign up but didn't ... Maybe the next one it seems fun... But real surprised somebody is still left ... I'll be checking in to see when he gets picked and to see teams unfold

TDJacksonville · Post #451 » by **TDJacksonville** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:36 am

Cbrunn2 wrote:I was thinking about joining this at sign up but didn't ... Maybe the next one it seems fun... But real surprised somebody is still left ... I'll be checking in to see when he gets picked and to see teams unfold

if its Bill Russell ull be waiting a Long long time bro. he didnt even play in the 70s. :wink:

Coaster80 · Post #452 » by **Coaster80** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:40 am

Grinditout wrote:I'm glad my pick was so controversial lol.

I had Dirk as at least a top 30 pick, and I think he plays best as long as he has a tough defensive big next to him like Duncan.

A Dirk/Duncan frontcourt is SICK.

Cbrunn2 · Post #453 » by **Cbrunn2** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:42 am

TDJacksonville wrote:
Cbrunn2 wrote:I was thinking about joining this at sign up but didn't ... Maybe the next one it seems fun... But real surprised somebody is still left ... I'll be checking in to see when he gets picked and to see teams unfold

if its Bill Russell ull be waiting a Long long time bro. he didnt even play in the 70s.

na more recent of a player , won't say much more ... I'm a younger guy all these oldies don't do much for me , they're more like myths and legends you know ... But yeah I was wondering about him too didn't even realize that lol , looks like I would of had to do some research before playing

Skin · Post #454 » by **Skin** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:50 am

Coaster80 wrote:Was hoping I could make my picks tonight, but I see that's not going to happen

I've been in tons of these kinds of drafts. It's my experience that if you shorten the time limit, people pay attention more and the pace goes smoother. At this rate, it's basically one pick a day if you're lucky.

Coaster80 · Post #455 » by **Coaster80** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:57 am

Skin wrote:
Coaster80 wrote:Was hoping I could make my picks tonight, but I see that's not going to happen

I've been in tons of these kinds of drafts. It's my experience that if you shorten the time limit, people pay attention more and the pace goes smoother. At this rate, it's basically one pick a day if you're lucky.

Well, I've noticed that there are about 10 owners who check in throughout the day, which is half the league. Then there are about 3-4 guys who I've only seen on here a few times since this has started. Next time we do this hopefully instead of first come first serve, the other half can be filled up with regulars so we know that things will go along nicely.

EArl · Post #456 » by **EArl** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:59 am

Really hoping I can get my pick today.

LBPTarHeel27 · Post #457 » by **LBPTarHeel27** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:06 am

Skin wrote:
Coaster80 wrote:Was hoping I could make my picks tonight, but I see that's not going to happen

I've been in tons of these kinds of drafts. It's my experience that if you shorten the time limit, people pay attention more and the pace goes smoother. At this rate, it's basically one pick a day if you're lucky.

So considering we have technically gone through 33 picks in just over 35 hours, I'd say we are looking pretty good.

Grinditout · Post #458 » by **Grinditout** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:10 am

LBPTarHeel27 wrote:
Skin wrote:
Coaster80 wrote:Was hoping I could make my picks tonight, but I see that's not going to happen

I've been in tons of these kinds of drafts. It's my experience that if you shorten the time limit, people pay attention more and the pace goes smoother. At this rate, it's basically one pick a day if you're lucky.

So considering we have technically gone through 33 picks in just over 35 hours, I'd say we are looking pretty good.

About an hour per pick is pretty good. And it'll get much faster once the time limit shortens in later rounds.

LBPTarHeel27 · Post #459 » by **LBPTarHeel27** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:11 am

Coaster80 wrote:
Skin wrote:
Coaster80 wrote:Was hoping I could make my picks tonight, but I see that's not going to happen

I've been in tons of these kinds of drafts. It's my experience that if you shorten the time limit, people pay attention more and the pace goes smoother. At this rate, it's basically one pick a day if you're lucky.

Well, I've noticed that there are about 10 owners who check in throughout the day, which is half the league. Then there are about 3-4 guys who I've only seen on here a few times since this has started. Next time we do this hopefully instead of first come first serve, the other half can be filled up with regulars so we know that things will go along nicely.

Yeah. Honestly, I was waking anyone that was interested this time around. I tried doing this twice before and I didn't get enough interest. Now that we are showing it will go smoothly and work well...we can be more selective next time around.

However, this is moving very well. 33 picks through 35 hours is really good. Especially in the early rounds when the clock runs long. The first couple rounds are where you see who is actually active. It seems like there are only a couple people that we will have to wait on to get picks in.

That being said...MAKE SURE YOU SEND A LIST if you step away from the computer for a little bit. By this I mean...if you are planning on going out for dinner, you won't be looking at the page, and you are 5 picks away...send a list. If it is only an hour away and you are that close, still send a list.

EArl · Post #460 » by **EArl** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:14 am

I would send a list, but i'm here all day and i check the draft in intervals of every hour or two.