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Square wrote:One sad thing about this draft is that with every pick you close so many doors for yourself in the future. So many guys I was thinking about are impossible for me to draft now, even if they fall. (But even with that it's fun as hell.)
Texas Chuck wrote:okay adding the Matrix...... IDK about best as there are lots of great teams being assembled, but square's team would be so much fun to watch. Needs some shooters now.
OrlandoTill wrote:Is up
eminence wrote:
Little worried about taking one of the first true role players, but he's pretty much the epitome of 3&D to me, and fits in great next to my guys.
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eminence wrote:Since I believe I'm up now, with the 53rd pick in the draft Team Eminence selects: Danny Green
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Little worried about taking one of the first true role players, but he's pretty much the epitome of 3&D to me, and fits in great next to my guys.OrlandoTill wrote:Is up
Square wrote:The recent picks have been great...Penny and Big Ben were guys I thought about as soon as this draft started, though I ended up making choices that precluded my taking them.
E-Balla's Nash/Allen backcourt is offensively very striking, but have to see how he addresses the somewhat questionable defense of that duo.
MisterHibachi wrote:Some great teams being assembled. E-Balla looking to blow the roof off on offense, probably touching 125 Ortg. That perimeter defense though.
Texas Chuck wrote:eminence wrote:
Little worried about taking one of the first true role players, but he's pretty much the epitome of 3&D to me, and fits in great next to my guys.
I'm actually surprised more of that hadn't already started happening knowing some higher FGA "star" players will be left on the board late since most teams won't have room for them. In the meantime one could have snapped up some of the most valuable low FGA guys.
There are a couple players in particular that fit this bill that I am stunned are still on the board. But in terms of building an actual team a guy like Danny Green is ideal as a 5th starter because of what you said when you picked him.
E-Balla wrote:Square wrote:The recent picks have been great...Penny and Big Ben were guys I thought about as soon as this draft started, though I ended up making choices that precluded my taking them.
E-Balla's Nash/Allen backcourt is offensively very striking, but have to see how he addresses the somewhat questionable defense of that duo.MisterHibachi wrote:Some great teams being assembled. E-Balla looking to blow the roof off on offense, probably touching 125 Ortg. That perimeter defense though.
I have one player in mind that will single handedly end my perimeter defense issues. I have 24 more picks for him to drop though. I might be safe since people are grabbing starters right now though.
Square wrote:E-Balla wrote:Square wrote:The recent picks have been great...Penny and Big Ben were guys I thought about as soon as this draft started, though I ended up making choices that precluded my taking them.
E-Balla's Nash/Allen backcourt is offensively very striking, but have to see how he addresses the somewhat questionable defense of that duo.MisterHibachi wrote:Some great teams being assembled. E-Balla looking to blow the roof off on offense, probably touching 125 Ortg. That perimeter defense though.
I have one player in mind that will single handedly end my perimeter defense issues. I have 24 more picks for him to drop though. I might be safe since people are grabbing starters right now though.
I don't really think one wing(?) can "single handedly" fix the perimeter defense of two other starters, but that's okay and I like your team a lot despite that. All these teams are flawed in some way (certainly mine is in its own fashion), but if they have a strong enough identity in other areas then they can make up for it.
E-Balla wrote:Square wrote:E-Balla wrote:
I have one player in mind that will single handedly end my perimeter defense issues. I have 24 more picks for him to drop though. I might be safe since people are grabbing starters right now though.
I don't really think one wing(?) can "single handedly" fix the perimeter defense of two other starters, but that's okay and I like your team a lot despite that. All these teams are flawed in some way (certainly mine is in its own fashion), but if they have a strong enough identity in other areas then they can make up for it.
Well I don't think Ray's defense is an issue. In 2008 and 2010 he guarded Kobe well with the help of a good defense around him. Nash is the main issue I'm having and the quick fix for that is to get someone that can check all types of small Gs.
MisterHibachi wrote:E-Balla wrote:Square wrote:
I don't really think one wing(?) can "single handedly" fix the perimeter defense of two other starters, but that's okay and I like your team a lot despite that. All these teams are flawed in some way (certainly mine is in its own fashion), but if they have a strong enough identity in other areas then they can make up for it.
Well I don't think Ray's defense is an issue. In 2008 and 2010 he guarded Kobe well with the help of a good defense around him. Nash is the main issue I'm having and the quick fix for that is to get someone that can check all types of small Gs.
So where will you put Nash? On the SG/SF?
E-Balla wrote:MisterHibachi wrote:E-Balla wrote:Well I don't think Ray's defense is an issue. In 2008 and 2010 he guarded Kobe well with the help of a good defense around him. Nash is the main issue I'm having and the quick fix for that is to get someone that can check all types of small Gs.
So where will you put Nash? On the SG/SF?
Most likely on the bench. We can run with Ray at SG and this guy at PG (if I get him) easily. If not I'm going to need to maneuver.
E-Balla wrote:Bold pick. Very very bold pick. But hey it is time to start thinking about depth and taking role players before others get the chance.
Quotatious wrote:E-Balla wrote:Bold pick. Very very bold pick. But hey it is time to start thinking about depth and taking role players before others get the chance.
Wojoaderge taking Downtown Freddie Brown with his first pick, 7th overall - THAT'S a "very, very bold pick". Eminence taking a role player with his 4th pick, while already having three offensive stars like Durant, Garnett and Porter is NOTHING risky, in my opinion.
E-Balla wrote:It's less the idea behind the pick and more who the pick actually is. Danny Green going this early couldn't have just been a surprise to me. I was expecting guys like Bruce Bowen to go first.
pelifan wrote:Stick with the plan Eballa. I might have made the Walton pick differently, but only because there are more than 12 great alltime centers. But I can't fault you for it. Every other pick has been near the best value available. I think you are at what 55 FGA right now? You still have room to add a starter while everyone else is picking backups in the late rounds. Id follow the run of role players (since that's all most people can select right now anyway) and then grab an alltime great in the late round. Just find the one you want and keep him in mind going forward.
