2016 Scavenger Hunt Draft - ESAL/Gatz wins

EwingSweatsALot · Post #141 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:55 am

James Gatz wrote:If the 10th spot is open I'd like to take part. My knowledge of pre 2000 basketball is lacking but what the hell it's seem like a weird fun thing to try out.

Welcome aboard! Just don't take one of the guys i was hoping to get on my back to backs haha.

Post #142 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:57 am

small change to my pick, Magic is for 85-86 season, not 84-85. I made an error on the year when I picked. He is eligible for 85-86 and 90-91. He basically had exact same stats for both years, so no real difference there. I choose the younger version of Magic because he was quicker and more athletic. The older version averaged more points, but that was out of team needs as Kareem was older/gone and they needed Magic to score more.

Post #143 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:03 am

James Gatz wrote:My knowledge of pre 2000 basketball is lacking but what the hell it's seem like a weird fun thing to try out.

This is a fun way to learn about players and teams from days gone. I've found so much cool info about players in the last few days while doing research.

BatumtheGlue · Post #144 » by **BatumtheGlue** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:31 am

I know i'm a newbie here. May I join? I'll try my best.

Post #145 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:38 am

BatumtheGlue wrote:I know i'm a newbie here. May I join? I'll try my best.

Yeah, you can join. That makes 11. The cap is 12.
Let me know if you have any questions.

and LOL, where the hell were you guys the past 10 days? I've practically been begging people to sign up.

James Gatz · Post #146 » by **James Gatz** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:05 am

This was the only thread that was unread for me and I'm starving for basketball content. Figured I'd go ahead and read through it.

Post #147 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:19 pm

I'm sorry guys, I wanted to keep it fresh and unorthodox, but I have to go with LeBron's 2012-13 season for my All NBA pick. 26.8 points per game on 56.5% FG, he shot over 40% from three, and had a TS% of 64%. He also averaged 8.0 boards and 7.3 assists on a career low 3.0 TOs. BBREF tells me that season he had WS of 19.3 (I didn't know that win shares could get that high).

Was tempted to go with a different category, but just couldn't pass up arguably the best regular season performance of all time. Plus I can build around LeBron any number of ways, so hopefully that gives me some flexibility once the pickings get slim.

Flip Murray · Post #148 » by **Flip Murray** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:28 pm

yosemiteben wrote:I'm sorry guys, I wanted to keep it fresh and unorthodox, but I have to go with LeBron's 2012-13 season for my All NBA pick. 26.8 points per game on 56.5% FG, he shot over 40% from three, and had a TS% of 64%. He also averaged 8.0 boards and 7.3 assists on a career low 3.0 TOs. BBREF tells me that season he had WS of 19.3 (I didn't know that win shares could get that high).

Was tempted to go with a different category, but just couldn't pass up arguably the best regular season performance of all time. Plus I can build around LeBron any number of ways, so hopefully that gives me some flexibility once the pickings get slim.

Really had very little choice there. Lebron and MJ were my if he falls to me I take no matter what players.

EwingSweatsALot · Post #149 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:37 pm

yosemiteben wrote:I'm sorry guys, I wanted to keep it fresh and unorthodox, but I have to go with LeBron's 2012-13 season for my All NBA pick. 26.8 points per game on 56.5% FG, he shot over 40% from three, and had a TS% of 64%. He also averaged 8.0 boards and 7.3 assists on a career low 3.0 TOs. BBREF tells me that season he had WS of 19.3 (I didn't know that win shares could get that high).

Was tempted to go with a different category, but just couldn't pass up arguably the best regular season performance of all time. Plus I can build around LeBron any number of ways, so hopefully that gives me some flexibility once the pickings get slim.

I was surprised he made it this far, though I cant argue with any of the picks that have come before you.

Flip Murray · Post #150 » by **Flip Murray** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:52 pm

Swear to god if lamar snipes me

EwingSweatsALot · Post #151 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:54 pm

Flip Murray wrote:Swear to god if lamar snipes me

I've been worrying about this for days. I think I've got a decent shot for the guy I want to drop(though at pick 9 im bound to have to go in a direction I don't want to), but who damn knows. This waiting is some kind of torture.

Post #152 » by **Diop** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:55 pm

I hate Lebron, was never going to draft him.

LamarMatic7 · Post #153 » by **LamarMatic7** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:59 pm

I select 89-90 Hakeem with the Stone Hands pick. 24ppg, 14rpg, 3apg, 2spg, 4bpg. Obviously not on the level of MJ or Magic but brings scoring, passing, defense, rim protection, etc. to my team. A good overall player to have when building a roster. And besides Dirk, who else has won a title without the help of other perrenial All Stars!?

Post #154 » by **Diop** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:25 pm

The player that MJ would first pick to build a championship team with, was dominant both sides of the ball. You can argue for all of these guys

Post #155 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:25 pm

Lamar, I was strongly considering that pick and one other, but couldn't pass up LBJ. Nice choice.

Flip Murray · Post #156 » by **Flip Murray** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:32 pm

Alright finally the time for my pick is in. I'm going to stay away from the "superstar" in maybe the traditional sense of the word and i'm going to go with the ultimate glue-guy. The premier team player. The rock upon which I will build my house.

With the Closer pick, i'm going to go with 05-06 MVP, the man himself, Steve Nash.

Let's have a quick look at the digits.

18.8 ppg. 10.5 ast. 4.2 reb. 51% fg. 44% 3pt. 92% ft. 79 games played.

1 MVP

You're probably thinking to yourself, wow that's a really dumb pick. You're probably right. I could get a similar point guard way later. You're probably saying, haha steve nash never even won a title.

But, I say this to you. Could your point guard do this...

Did your point guard get the top 50 gold star?

Can your point guard skate?

Can he?

Can he be a professional-level soccer player like my point guard?

I seriously doubt it.

LamarMatic7 · Post #157 » by **LamarMatic7** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:33 pm

yosemiteben wrote:Lamar, I was strongly considering that pick and one other, but couldn't pass up LBJ. Nice choice.

It was easy for me. Was ready to pick the one from.those two you didn't pick.

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Flip Murray · Post #158 » by **Flip Murray** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:36 pm

I'm assuming I probably just sniped some of you guys' 4th round pick

Post #159 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:36 pm

Diop wrote:I hate Lebron, was never going to draft him.

It hurt me a little bit, but I have to respect his game. I would have to be one of those terrible owners that talks smack about players on my own team through the media.

Post #160 » by **Diop** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:37 pm

As long as you put someone else on the team to hit the winning shot ala Irving, Allen, Bosh