Remember every player is in their prime.
Here are the rosters for your consideration:
Dockingshed:
Spoiler:
pg: Archie Clark
"Clark was one of the first effective practitioners of the crossover dribble, which inspired his nickname "Shake and Bake." In his prime he was a legitimate offensive threat putting up 25 ppg on 47% shooting along with 8apg.
sg: Doug Christie
"developed into one of the league's best defenders, perennially named to the NBA All-Defensive Team; also he was recognized as one of the best 3pt-shooters during this time."
sf: Michael Cooper
"Larry Bird has said that Cooper was the best defender he faced."
pf: Bob McAdoo
"McAdoo's style was very modern for his time. Although a 'big man' at 6 ft 9 in, he had no problems taking shots from the perimeter, which, in his prime, made him a nearly unstoppable force on offense."
c: Dwight Howard
"On April 18, 2011, Howard won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, becoming the first player in league history to have won the award in three consecutive seasons."
6th man: Anthony Peeler
"During the 03–04 season, he led the league in three-point field goal percentage, 48.2. During that season's playoffs, Peeler threw an elbow at former Wolves teammate Kevin Garnett, followed by a left hook;"
Coach: Gregg Popovich
No commentary needed
GM's Word:
Offense: My team's attack will focus on McAdoo's all-time level scoring (3 straight scoring titles) that is able to go to the perimeter surrounded by a great finisher at the rim in Howard and very capable shooters in Cooper, Christie, and Peeler. Archie Clark's elite scoring and playmaking will serve as a secondary attack along with Howard's offensive rebounding.
Rebounding: McAdoo was the last player to average 30/15 and was always in the league's top 10, Howard is one of the greatest rebounders of all time, rebounding will not be an issue at all.
Defense: I believe this is where my team will absolutely shine. Guarding the paint is one of the greatest paint protectors of all time in Dwight Howard along with McAdoo who was in the league's top 5 in blocks several yrs. Michael Cooper and Doug Christie are going to absolutely wreck perimeter scorers.
"Clark was one of the first effective practitioners of the crossover dribble, which inspired his nickname "Shake and Bake." In his prime he was a legitimate offensive threat putting up 25 ppg on 47% shooting along with 8apg.
sg: Doug Christie
"developed into one of the league's best defenders, perennially named to the NBA All-Defensive Team; also he was recognized as one of the best 3pt-shooters during this time."
sf: Michael Cooper
"Larry Bird has said that Cooper was the best defender he faced."
pf: Bob McAdoo
"McAdoo's style was very modern for his time. Although a 'big man' at 6 ft 9 in, he had no problems taking shots from the perimeter, which, in his prime, made him a nearly unstoppable force on offense."
c: Dwight Howard
"On April 18, 2011, Howard won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, becoming the first player in league history to have won the award in three consecutive seasons."
6th man: Anthony Peeler
"During the 03–04 season, he led the league in three-point field goal percentage, 48.2. During that season's playoffs, Peeler threw an elbow at former Wolves teammate Kevin Garnett, followed by a left hook;"
Coach: Gregg Popovich
No commentary needed
GM's Word:
Offense: My team's attack will focus on McAdoo's all-time level scoring (3 straight scoring titles) that is able to go to the perimeter surrounded by a great finisher at the rim in Howard and very capable shooters in Cooper, Christie, and Peeler. Archie Clark's elite scoring and playmaking will serve as a secondary attack along with Howard's offensive rebounding.
Rebounding: McAdoo was the last player to average 30/15 and was always in the league's top 10, Howard is one of the greatest rebounders of all time, rebounding will not be an issue at all.
Defense: I believe this is where my team will absolutely shine. Guarding the paint is one of the greatest paint protectors of all time in Dwight Howard along with McAdoo who was in the league's top 5 in blocks several yrs. Michael Cooper and Doug Christie are going to absolutely wreck perimeter scorers.
TylersLakers:
Spoiler:
PG: Nick Van Exel
One of the most exciting Laker guards in history. Really helped transition the franchise after Magic Johnson and kept the Lakers exciting. Knows how to get up and down. Best season: 2000-2001 -- 17.7 PPG, 8.5 APG
SG: Trevor Ariza
The glue guy to the 2009 Championship. During the season made highlight plays, athletic, defended, and come playoff time -- you could not leave him open. Best time: 2009 NBA Playoffs -- 23 GS, 11.3 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 47% 3PT, 50% FG
SF: Jamaal Wilkes
Stu Lantz has an absolute hard-on for this man. The man with the "Silk" jump shot. His jersey was retired by the Lakers this season. Best season: 1980-1981 -- 22.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 53% FG
PF: Happy Hairston
Needed a good physical 4 next to Kareem. Managed to snatch him up. One of the best players on the team that won 33 games in a row. Best Season: 1969-1970 -- After coming to the Lakers from Detroit, in his first 55 games with LAL, he averaged -- 20.6 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 49% FG, 80% FT
C: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
In the argument for the greatest player and Laker of all time. The NBA's current all time leading scorer and has the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. Best Season: 1971-1972 -- 34.8 PPG, 16.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 57% FG
Sixth Man: Cliff Robinson
Don't get confused with the gangster Clifford Robinson. This Clifford Robinson was good. Best Season: 1982-1983 -- 18.0 PPG, 11.1 RPG
Head Coach: Mark Jackson
A great PG in his playing days, a master motivator. Inspiration. Ask his current players, they play their ass off for him. Led a young GSW team to the playoffs this season without one of their top players in David Lee.
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Why TylersLakers?
My plan of attack going in once I got Kareem Abul Jabbar was surround him with another Laker jersey that's currently retired (Wilkes) and an exciting guard in the back court (Van Exel). Once those three positions were filled, I wanted roleplayers who could come in and be dogs defensively and do the intangibles (Hairston, Ariza). Kareem proved during the Showtime Days that he could fit in just fine with an up-tempo attack, and Van Exel knows how to push the pace and excite the crowd with Ariza on the wing. When in the half court, there's no better option than Kareem on the block, or a wide open Wilkes jumper. The answer is simple -- two Laker jerseys that are retired, two of the biggest fan favorites, with a member of the biggest win streak of all time mixed in. Add in Clifford Robinson's 17 PPG and 8 RPG career average and it's over.
One of the most exciting Laker guards in history. Really helped transition the franchise after Magic Johnson and kept the Lakers exciting. Knows how to get up and down. Best season: 2000-2001 -- 17.7 PPG, 8.5 APG
SG: Trevor Ariza
The glue guy to the 2009 Championship. During the season made highlight plays, athletic, defended, and come playoff time -- you could not leave him open. Best time: 2009 NBA Playoffs -- 23 GS, 11.3 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 47% 3PT, 50% FG
SF: Jamaal Wilkes
Stu Lantz has an absolute hard-on for this man. The man with the "Silk" jump shot. His jersey was retired by the Lakers this season. Best season: 1980-1981 -- 22.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 53% FG
PF: Happy Hairston
Needed a good physical 4 next to Kareem. Managed to snatch him up. One of the best players on the team that won 33 games in a row. Best Season: 1969-1970 -- After coming to the Lakers from Detroit, in his first 55 games with LAL, he averaged -- 20.6 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 49% FG, 80% FT
C: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
In the argument for the greatest player and Laker of all time. The NBA's current all time leading scorer and has the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. Best Season: 1971-1972 -- 34.8 PPG, 16.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 57% FG
Sixth Man: Cliff Robinson
Don't get confused with the gangster Clifford Robinson. This Clifford Robinson was good. Best Season: 1982-1983 -- 18.0 PPG, 11.1 RPG
Head Coach: Mark Jackson
A great PG in his playing days, a master motivator. Inspiration. Ask his current players, they play their ass off for him. Led a young GSW team to the playoffs this season without one of their top players in David Lee.
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Why TylersLakers?
My plan of attack going in once I got Kareem Abul Jabbar was surround him with another Laker jersey that's currently retired (Wilkes) and an exciting guard in the back court (Van Exel). Once those three positions were filled, I wanted roleplayers who could come in and be dogs defensively and do the intangibles (Hairston, Ariza). Kareem proved during the Showtime Days that he could fit in just fine with an up-tempo attack, and Van Exel knows how to push the pace and excite the crowd with Ariza on the wing. When in the half court, there's no better option than Kareem on the block, or a wide open Wilkes jumper. The answer is simple -- two Laker jerseys that are retired, two of the biggest fan favorites, with a member of the biggest win streak of all time mixed in. Add in Clifford Robinson's 17 PPG and 8 RPG career average and it's over.
DAX17:
Spoiler:
PG - Magic Johnson - 6'9 point guard with probably the best court vision of any player in NBA history. Flirted with a triple-double damn near every game. Great team player, made everyone better, clutch, off the charts bball IQ. The ultimate leader on the floor, the ultimate winner.
SG - Mitch Richmond - Arguably the 2nd best shooting guard of his era only behind some guy named Jordan. Richmond could score from anywhere on the floor and in so many ways. In transition, on the block, mid-range, 3-point, or at the free throw line. One of the strongest and most physical players at his position, never shied away from contact. Solid defender.
SF - Jerome Kersey - In his best statistical season, he averaged 19.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals on a starting 5 that had Drexler, Porter, Williams, and Duckworth. The ultimate hustle/glue guy, he got his points off of offensive rebounds and transition baskets. Also had a decent mid-range jumper. Extremely hard worker. He was a good defender, rugged and physical style.
PF - Maurice Lucas - Led the Blazers in scoring, field goals, free throws, offensive rebounds, and minutes played in their championship season of 77'. Made all defense 1st & 2nd team in consecutive years. Nicknamed "The Enforcer"
C - Andrew Bynum - Probably hasn't even reached his prime yet, but so far at his best he is a force down low. He's got the size to be a physical presence on both ends of the floor. Nice post game, very good rebounder and shot blocker. Has the ability to dominate games. Shoots at a high percentage.
6th man - Aaron Mckie - Versatile player, in his prime could defend the 1,2,3 positions at an all-NBA caliber level. Tough minded, physical player. Could also play the point for stretches as well as the 3. Won 6th man of the year on a 76ers team that made the NBA finals.
Coach - Scott Brooks - Won a championship as a player, Coach of the year in 2010, won the Northwest division 3 straight seasons, .614 career win %
I feel my team is the most versatile, offensively balanced, physical team in this fantasy draft. We can matchup with anyone. On the other hand, having Magic at the point gives me the greatest advantage and poses a matchup nightmare for pretty much any team. Put your 6'3 point guard on him, he'll go down in the post and either score or find a teammate. Put your 2 guard on him and Richmond goes down on the block and dominates the point guard. Put a small forward on him and he'll find the mismatch. I also might have the best rebounding team 1-5. Imagine Magic grabbing a rebound and starting the fast break with Richmond and Kersey filling the wings. Kersey flourished in the transition game in Portland. Just imagine how good he would be finishing at the rim with Magic running the break. Don't forget Richmond was part of RUN TMC so he's no stranger to the up-tempo style. And if Bynum or Lucas grab the rebound, which they will grab a large amount, they just outlet and trail the break. If the game slows down, we can play that style as well. Bynum, Lucas, Magic, and Richmond can all post up and score or get to the line. Defensively, we will be extremely physical as we have size at every position. If teams want to go small, Mckie can come in and guard the point while Magic moves to the 3 or 4. There is a lot of versatility on the team as all players except Bynum can play multiple positions. As much as Brooks lets Russell Westbrook dominate the ball, it wouldn't be a problem with Magic at the helm. He can sit back and let Magic be the great floor general he is and orchestrate the offense. Brooks can handle the defensive adjustments and with the teams versatility I don't think it would be that hard. I think my team wins games by physically dominating the other teams on both ends of the floor. Also, the team has a good balance of great, star, and role players. Plus, my team pretty much consists of players from the modern era who are bigger, stronger, faster. I just don't think players from the 40's and 50's could match up. For example, Mikan would be considered a PF in the modern game. He averaged 40% fg as the biggest guy in the league! With Magic on my team, I don't see us losing many games. He is the greatest leader and winner out of all the players in this draft and has the ability to bring the team together and have each player play at their highest level.
SG - Mitch Richmond - Arguably the 2nd best shooting guard of his era only behind some guy named Jordan. Richmond could score from anywhere on the floor and in so many ways. In transition, on the block, mid-range, 3-point, or at the free throw line. One of the strongest and most physical players at his position, never shied away from contact. Solid defender.
SF - Jerome Kersey - In his best statistical season, he averaged 19.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals on a starting 5 that had Drexler, Porter, Williams, and Duckworth. The ultimate hustle/glue guy, he got his points off of offensive rebounds and transition baskets. Also had a decent mid-range jumper. Extremely hard worker. He was a good defender, rugged and physical style.
PF - Maurice Lucas - Led the Blazers in scoring, field goals, free throws, offensive rebounds, and minutes played in their championship season of 77'. Made all defense 1st & 2nd team in consecutive years. Nicknamed "The Enforcer"
C - Andrew Bynum - Probably hasn't even reached his prime yet, but so far at his best he is a force down low. He's got the size to be a physical presence on both ends of the floor. Nice post game, very good rebounder and shot blocker. Has the ability to dominate games. Shoots at a high percentage.
6th man - Aaron Mckie - Versatile player, in his prime could defend the 1,2,3 positions at an all-NBA caliber level. Tough minded, physical player. Could also play the point for stretches as well as the 3. Won 6th man of the year on a 76ers team that made the NBA finals.
Coach - Scott Brooks - Won a championship as a player, Coach of the year in 2010, won the Northwest division 3 straight seasons, .614 career win %
I feel my team is the most versatile, offensively balanced, physical team in this fantasy draft. We can matchup with anyone. On the other hand, having Magic at the point gives me the greatest advantage and poses a matchup nightmare for pretty much any team. Put your 6'3 point guard on him, he'll go down in the post and either score or find a teammate. Put your 2 guard on him and Richmond goes down on the block and dominates the point guard. Put a small forward on him and he'll find the mismatch. I also might have the best rebounding team 1-5. Imagine Magic grabbing a rebound and starting the fast break with Richmond and Kersey filling the wings. Kersey flourished in the transition game in Portland. Just imagine how good he would be finishing at the rim with Magic running the break. Don't forget Richmond was part of RUN TMC so he's no stranger to the up-tempo style. And if Bynum or Lucas grab the rebound, which they will grab a large amount, they just outlet and trail the break. If the game slows down, we can play that style as well. Bynum, Lucas, Magic, and Richmond can all post up and score or get to the line. Defensively, we will be extremely physical as we have size at every position. If teams want to go small, Mckie can come in and guard the point while Magic moves to the 3 or 4. There is a lot of versatility on the team as all players except Bynum can play multiple positions. As much as Brooks lets Russell Westbrook dominate the ball, it wouldn't be a problem with Magic at the helm. He can sit back and let Magic be the great floor general he is and orchestrate the offense. Brooks can handle the defensive adjustments and with the teams versatility I don't think it would be that hard. I think my team wins games by physically dominating the other teams on both ends of the floor. Also, the team has a good balance of great, star, and role players. Plus, my team pretty much consists of players from the modern era who are bigger, stronger, faster. I just don't think players from the 40's and 50's could match up. For example, Mikan would be considered a PF in the modern game. He averaged 40% fg as the biggest guy in the league! With Magic on my team, I don't see us losing many games. He is the greatest leader and winner out of all the players in this draft and has the ability to bring the team together and have each player play at their highest level.
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