Build-a-Team 7.0 Contact Info & Discussion Thread - P1

[Fury]

I miss doing these BAT's!

Great pick NYSOM...I think you have one of the best teams out right now.

My favorite combo's thus far are NYSOM's (JJohnson-Boozer-D12); mpharris (Jrue-Bron-Gortat); and whoever has the (Conley-Durant-Bosh)...though I would have liked to see Tyson Chandler as his selection over Bosh to pair the DPOY with arguably the best offensive option in the game. But he still has time and options to get that coveted defensive big.

I think TEAM building goes largely unnoticed in these competitions by the new guys, but it always seems as if the vets get it right!

I'll be watching as it unfolds!

So your favorite combos are guys who had like the first 4 picks lol

[Knicksfan20]

Swiss D im looking for an assistant GM. Interested?

[mpharris36]

Boozer was the eddy curry I had been referring to since early second round great value pick

i agree with the value...i just hate him as a player and hate how he yells on ever play

is that a legit reason to not pick someone

[Knicksfan20]

BTW Fury i love your team. You got insanely lucky with how far Lin dropped. I think he is an amazing fit for your team. Your team is going to be tough to get to the rim against.

[swisscheeseD]

Well that is the flaw with these BAT's...it's a SUPERSTARS league! What you are failing to mention is the fact that those without a TOP 5 pick, have to bust hump and wheel and deal to build a team that features go-to options, defense and depth...and many have failed in doing so. Not to mention that the teams fortunate enough to land those top picks were able to surround their superstars with players that compliment each other, and were more talented than many of the players selected before them.

I could give kudos to Mecca's trio of Rose-Gallo-Lopez simply because he had a Top 5 pick and features last years MVP...but as well as they compliment each other offensively, he has to come up with the players to balance his defense overall. And thats not taking away Gallo's solid contributions on the defensive end, nor Lopez shot-blocking abilities...but they both tend to be on the soft-side and don't rebound the basketball.

The best COMBO's thus far are what I have mentioned...but also realize a team like the Raptors (JJohnson-Boozer-Howard) made moves to get that Big 3, and don't have a selection until a couple rounds from now. NOW is some of these other teams time to wheel and deal and get the DEPTH that has proven VITAL, especially in these playoffs.

[CoolKids]

BTW Fury i love your team. You got insanely lucky with how far Lin dropped. I think he is an amazing fit for your team. Your team is going to be tough to get to the rim against.

I was hoping you would get boozer. Varejo could mask his defensive short comings and hed be the perfect pick and roll player with rubio. Having a low post scorer and crunch time perimeter scorer(Gay) as well as Rubio to run the offense and the ultimate hustle guy would have been great.

[Fury]

BTW Fury i love your team. You got insanely lucky with how far Lin dropped. I think he is an amazing fit for your team. Your team is going to be tough to get to the rim against.

Thanks. You do not realize how close I was to picking Rudy Gay. I didn't pick him cause Gasol plays with him irl lol. I wanted Lin, Nash, or Rubio on this team, so yeah you got a good thing going there too.

[NYStateofMind]

I miss doing these BAT's!

Great pick NYSOM...I think you have one of the best teams out right now.

My favorite combo's thus far are NYSOM's (JJohnson-Boozer-D12); mpharris (Jrue-Bron-Gortat); and whoever has the (Conley-Durant-Bosh)...though I would have liked to see Tyson Chandler as his selection over Bosh to pair the DPOY with arguably the best offensive option in the game. But he still has time and options to get that coveted defensive big.

I think TEAM building goes largely unnoticed in these competitions by the new guys, but it always seems as if the vets get it right!

I'll be watching as it unfolds!

Thanks, swiss! I appreciate the daps. I'm very happy with the way it's worked out for me thus far. Like I mentioned in the other thread, I think Boozer/D12 complement each other well and open things up for Joe nicely. I also really like that Conley-Durant-Bosh pairing and the Bron and the Mathews-Granger-Aldridge are interesting mixes as well.

Shame you didn't participate in this one, you were always very engaged and always built solid teams. You and I were also always very amicable trading partners, even when I was operating out of Italy!

Hopefully you get back into it next time!

[CoolKids]

I love Gasol/Hibbert. dont like Ellis Martin though..

[swisscheeseD]

It's not a Top 5 pick thing...they are simply positioning themselves as the clear-cut favorites by their optimization of their other selections to surround those players. I remember in a past BAT a few years ago...Kobe was in his prime and was selected #2 overall. But his GM at the time surrounded him with aging role players like Kirk Hinrich and Shane Battier who were selected way too high (among other terrible talents I cant seem to remember).

I love Fury's combination of players as they COMPLIMENT each other...many fail to get that part right. If Fury wasnts to unseed some of these Top tier teams who feature these Top tier talents...he must take the Pacers approach...the Spurs approach...the 6ers approach...Depth, Defense and Coaching. And its POSSIBLE! Its so early in this competition...anything is POSSIBLE!

[Knicksfan20]

BTW Fury i love your team. You got insanely lucky with how far Lin dropped. I think he is an amazing fit for your team. Your team is going to be tough to get to the rim against.

I was hoping you would get boozer. Varejo could mask his defensive short comings and hed be the perfect pick and roll player with rubio. Having a low post scorer and crunch time perimeter scorer(Gay) as well as Rubio to run the offense and the ultimate hustle guy would have been great.

If he dropped to 101...believe me i would have...lol. But i didnt want to trade up for Boozer who is 31 years old. I kind of have a good thing goin with a young defensive team. Varejao is 29 and although isnt young, his style of play isnt based on youth. He will be solid for the next 3-4 years easy. Cant teach his defensvie instincts and hustle.

Rubio is young and so is gay. I have some plans dont worry. I dont have much time to make trades though with a 1 year old and a full time job. Today i can use the computer because im in the shop today and not in the field. But most days im not so fortunate.

BTW Fury i love your team. You got insanely lucky with how far Lin dropped. I think he is an amazing fit for your team. Your team is going to be tough to get to the rim against.

Thanks. You do not realize how close I was to picking Rudy Gay. I didn't pick him cause Gasol plays with him irl lol. I wanted Lin, Nash, or Rubio on this team, so yeah you got a good thing going there too.

Im glad too. I would have ended up with Grainger who i really like, but doesnt fit the defensive style i wanted to build this team around. Not that Grainger is a bad defender, but he isnt an "elite" position defender like Rubio/Gay/Varejao are. (And i do consider all 3 elite AT THEIR POSITION)

I like your team better without Gay though, i think you made the right choice with Noah..and worse comes to worse..you can trade one of the two and get some great value out of them and still have a great starting Center.

[Smoke24]

I love Gasol/Hibbert. dont like Ellis Martin though..

Just like Swiss just said its early in the competition. But I like depth, and picking the best players available regardless of positions. And who knows, combinations can change, Martin could come off the bench ala a Ray Allen, he could be used as a trade chip, or he could start and be on the team who can light up the scoreboard. I don't want to regret any moves that I make, I'm just trying to get better than you all with each pick.

[Knicksfan20]

I like the approach Smoke. BPA sometimes is the best choice even if the position isnt a need. I was hoping Martin would drop to 101 but wasnt holding my breathe.

[mpharris36]

hey guys got an email from bowrips...I got his pick via email. I will be posting soon.

[Grinditout]

Some interesting picks, I'm really glad I got the opportunity to participate. I didn't realize how much effort/thought went into being a participant. Already some anxious/frustrating moments for me(and it's only the 3rd round), but still alot of fun. It also changes the way you watch the games, analyzing every player.

[Knicksfan20]

Swiss would you be interested in being a Co GM? I cant be online all the time and dont have the time to search for a bunch of trades. Could really use the help. goddardcoupon@yahoo.com is my email if your interested so we can discuss stratagy and what not. If not its cool too.

(btw if anybody is wondering wtf i have coupon in my email...its a joint email me and my girl use. Trying to get into the extreme couponing or w.e it is so we can save a lot of money lol)

[smha201]

Marion? hmmm.. I thought he would be a 6th or 7th rounder. Hes a good player though one of the best perimeter defenders in the league

I see him as a late 4th rounder at worst, but I took him here because the BAT is all about constructing your team the way you want, right? It's all about building your team the way you see fit to be both the most competitive in the now and sustainable in the long term. I'm totally happy with the way my squad is shaping up so far. I already have Westbrook and Z-Bo as a dual threat scoring tandem; the offense will be channeled through them. Marion, as you pointed out, is one of the very best perimeter defenders in basketball; that combined with his veteran leadership is why I like him so much on the team. He is a decent scorer, to boot, as well as a very good rebounder, and he serves a calming presence to balance Russ' and Zach's more fiery dispositions.

[Smoke24]

I like the approach Smoke. BPA sometimes is the best choice even if the position isnt a need. I was hoping Martin would drop to 101 but wasnt holding my breathe.

I don't want to make another team better by passing on a guy

[mpharris36]

I like the approach Smoke. BPA sometimes is the best choice even if the position isnt a need. I was hoping Martin would drop to 101 but wasnt holding my breathe.

I don't want to make another team better by passing on a guy

im just big on durability, there is no denying martin ability to put it in the basket and draw fouls. He just has a hard time staying on the court

[swisscheeseD]

I know how Smoke operates. Though his team has question marks now as to the actual "fit"...he has 4 solid players who will have trade value throughout this competition.

The only thing I wish with these BAT's is that teams actually make a concerned effort to remain flexible with the cap...and more of an emphasis on how much coaching and the coaches philosophy directly effects a teams roster.

Another side-note...not sure if you guys still do this, but I hate when guys are choosing JVG or Pat Riley or guys who have never coached in the NBA like Izzo or Coach K; 99% of the GM's select a coach with their last pick since they can basically choose ANYONE they so little desire. I wish you'd only have the choice of 1 of the 32 coaches who are HC's in the league TODAY! THAT will make it a little more interesting and definitely put more of an emphasis on coaching in this competition.