Build a Team 17.0 Rules and Discussion Thread

[Smash3]

Fan of what essentially became that Ryno for Marvin WIlliams deal between Remi and br7 for both teams...

Ryno is going to be a great spreading that floor in the catch and shoot while Westbrook is in attack mode. And I really like the forward pairing with Harrison Barnes, who can also guard opposing PF's when needed and at the end of ball games in the defense/offense substitutions.

For br7...I wasn't a fan of the Ryno selection. I like Ryno and what he brings to the table. He's got an elite skillset, which is very important in this competition and today's NBA in general. BUT...in a division that features LeBron/Melo/HBarnes, Ryno would have been game-planned against and abused defensively. Marvin Williams provides much of the same catch and shoot ability, spacing the floor for CP3/Howard...but he can also defend the position. There are a TON of solid 4's in the Eastern Conference...not just LeBron/Melo/HBarnes...you have guys like AD, Durant who will get time there, Love, Randle and a few others I'm forgeting off the top of my head. In my opinion it was the better play for br7...so kudos for getting it done.

What´s your thoughts so far on Nets, Knicks and Cavaliers?

[swisscheeseD]

Fan of what essentially became that Ryno for Marvin WIlliams deal between Remi and br7 for both teams...

Ryno is going to be a great spreading that floor in the catch and shoot while Westbrook is in attack mode. And I really like the forward pairing with Harrison Barnes, who can also guard opposing PF's when needed and at the end of ball games in the defense/offense substitutions.

For br7...I wasn't a fan of the Ryno selection. I like Ryno and what he brings to the table. He's got an elite skillset, which is very important in this competition and today's NBA in general. BUT...in a division that features LeBron/Melo/HBarnes, Ryno would have been game-planned against and abused defensively. Marvin Williams provides much of the same catch and shoot ability, spacing the floor for CP3/Howard...but he can also defend the position. There are a TON of solid 4's in the Eastern Conference...not just LeBron/Melo/HBarnes...you have guys like AD, Durant who will get time there, Love, Randle and a few others I'm forgeting off the top of my head. In my opinion it was the better play for br7...so kudos for getting it done.

What´s your thoughts so far on Nets, Knicks and Cavaliers?

I'm reserving comments on teams until I feel the need or situation to comment arises.

There were only a few situations in which I've commented on actual teams / players brought into question...this recent trade was definitely one of them, the "reach" talk on Booker / Parker etc, and a few of the foundation pairings I've noticed.

I've been in contact with some GM's to see where their heads at in the process, and am planning to continue that discussion with many other GM's as the draft moves on. I've enjoyed myself thus far, but I know that coming up with a Top 8 in each conference is going to be difficult. Especially in a snake draft that really evens out the playing field between the 5-15 spots in each conference. That's why I'm trying to seek out as much info as I can.

[NewEra]

rose hasn't thrown a lob in his life. Just more floaters my man and more looking off Klay from 3.

Put someone like DJ on his team who could easily go get it, and he'll throw it.

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I love ya man but he has a 7'3 freak athlete that can go get them with the best of em and do you remember one lob rose has hit KP with all year? He just simply has no passing skills...at all. He can drive with the best of em but he simply has zero passing creativity.

I don't remember KP getting lobs from anybody on the team. Period. He's usually hanging out by the three point line, the elbow, or looking for a put-back dunk. I'm not saying this is his fault, but if I were the coach I'd order some of those lobs and more pick and roll opportunities. He's definitely tall and athletic enough to go get them from just about anybody. As mentioned, I'm not looking for Rose to avg 8 assists. He's not that guy. He will be the additional scorer that I desperately needed along side Klay, but to say a player who has averaged 6 assists on his career has zero passing creativity is absurd and an exaggeration Mr Harrison.

[NewEra]

Any suggestions for a new phone? It was 2 1/2 years old so got some use out of it but finally died... Obligatory Joe Dumars pic

Bro I'm about to switch from At&t. Real talk. They just sent me a letter saying that there will be a monthly $5 charge if I don't change my unlimited data plan which I'm "Grandfathered" into, over to one of their current plans.

[LJ4pointplay]

ugh was hoping for Bev...

MPs team also looking nice

[Manhattan Project]

ugh was hoping for Bev...

MPs team also looking nice

Not for nothing, but the North West division is looking like the best division in the league.

[Knicksfan20]

That moment when you receive multiple trade offers for your player after he was bashed in the discussion thread.

Im probably in the majority, but I really like your team a lot.

[Fury]

ugh was hoping for Bev...

MPs team also looking nice

Not for nothing, but the North West division is looking like the best division in the league.

Love that pick. Vucevic may be BPA imo and I would've drafted him if he fell no matter what

[Slicin N Dicin]

I'm loving the identity of our team thus far - finally 3 picks in lol. I really like surrounding Giannis w/ Crowder and Bev - tough defense for sure

[LJ4pointplay]

open for trade talks Looking for an upcoming pick. Open to all other types of trades as well.

[El Poochio]

I'm loving the identity of our team thus far - finally 3 picks in lol. I really like surrounding Giannis w/ Crowder and Bev - tough defense for sure

Very nice, my revolutionary dream Giannis at 5 would look nice there

[Slicin N Dicin]

I'm loving the identity of our team thus far - finally 3 picks in lol. I really like surrounding Giannis w/ Crowder and Bev - tough defense for sure

Very nice, my revolutionary dream Giannis at 5 would look nice there

He just gives you so many routes to go when building a team. You can legit put him anywhere if you wanted to lol.

[NewEra]

That moment when you receive multiple trade offers for your player after he was bashed in the discussion thread.

Im probably in the majority, but I really like your team a lot.

Thanks Brutha

[NewEra]

Way too early, but these are some of my favorite "win now" teams with 3 or 4 players so far in no order. Will be interesting to see the direction they go from here. Some great duos out there as well.

Celtics
Heat
Nuggets
Wolves
Warriors
Kings
Pelicans
Magic

[NewEra]

JustCames team would've been there too if he went Ariza, Adams or Gortat over Lopez.

[j4remi]

I'll take offers for 99, probably not willing to go past 110 though and you're gonna have to make it worth my while with depth. Not looking for late round swaps as sweeteners.

[NewEra]

I'll take offers for 99, probably not willing to go past 110 though and you're gonna have to make it worth my while with depth. Not looking for late round swaps as sweeteners.

Your team is in my favorites too. WestBrook is MJ reincarnated lol. It's mind boggling what He's doing.

[Greenie]

97 is on the block for a scorer or PG

[br7knicks]

Two of my selections gone with smart and Beverley

[Slicin N Dicin]

Way too early, but these are some of my favorite "win now" teams with 3 or 4 players so far in no order. Will be interesting to see the direction they go from here. Some great duos out there as well.

Celtics
Heat
Nuggets
Wolves
Warriors
Kings
Pelicans
Magic

No love for the Thunder?