The League of Nations Draft (80s to now) - Discussion Thread

Laimbeer · Post #101 » by **Laimbeer** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:26 am

wackbone wrote:
Laimbeer wrote:I see a number of really nice pairs of international players, which makes me nervous. Add an exemption and watch out.

I feel pretty good about my Manu/Porzingis pairing. There are 2 potential exceptions in particular that I think will work well, hopefully I can get one of them. Might be a while though...

The Kristaps pick was annoying because it looks risky on paper but seems a lot better after someone else makes it, if that makes any sense.

I like Mike and Yao but the exemption is gone and it's a long time until the 3-4 turn.

wackbone · Post #102 » by **wackbone** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:30 am

Laimbeer wrote:
wackbone wrote:
Laimbeer wrote:I see a number of really nice pairs of international players, which makes me nervous. Add an exemption and watch out.

I feel pretty good about my Manu/Porzingis pairing. There are 2 potential exceptions in particular that I think will work well, hopefully I can get one of them. Might be a while though...

The Kristaps pick was annoying because it's one that feels risky on paper but seems a lot better after someone else makes it, if that makes any sense.

In this talent pool I feel like pretty much every pick is a risk. I mainly dig that Kristaps will fit like a glove next to a lot of the Centers still on the board.

Zion Wembanyama · Post #103 » by **Zion Wembanyama** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:35 am

Hooplah wrote:Go time.

Post #104 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:37 am

This thread needs more Ro Blackman.

Watch on YouTube

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #105 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:59 am

KNguYear wrote:you're up

Post #106 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:03 am

SuperDario wrote:
Fadeaway_J wrote:A quick search reveals that Rolando Blackman had not even been mentioned on this board for 3 years prior to my last pick.

At first I read Renaldo Balkman, which would have been a hilariously bad pick (and invalid as far as I'm aware...)

I'm pleased to report that this would actually be a valid pick.

wackbone · Post #107 » by **wackbone** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:04 am

Something that I think is going to happen is lots of guys are going to be playing a lot more minutes in these games than they did in real life. There's a guy in particular I'm targeting for my third round pick who averaged less than 20 MPG in the season I'm planning to use, but he could certainly play more. I think we are all going to have to be more wary of who we think could play more minutes than they did and who couldn't.

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Post #108 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:08 am

wackbone wrote:Something that I think is going to happen is lots of guys are going to be playing a lot more minutes in these games than they did in real life. There's a guy in particular I'm targeting for my third round pick who averaged less than 20 MPG in the season I'm planning to use, but he could certainly play more. I think we are all going to have to be more wary of who we think could play more minutes than they did and who couldn't.

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Hmm, I don't know if I foresee myself doing anything like that. There are still quite a few good but flawed players who just never get picked in regular games. I'm weighing up one of those right now.

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #109 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:11 am

I think I know who I'm taking with my next pick (hopefully he lasts). I think this draft is more unpredictable than others especially with the exception twist too.

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #110 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:19 am

Snakebites wrote:you're up

Zion Wembanyama · Post #111 » by **Zion Wembanyama** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:20 am

Seems strange with Dream going that late.

KNguYear · Post #112 » by **KNguYear** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:23 am

Really like the Giannis/Hakeem duo

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #113 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:37 am

KNguYear wrote:Really like the Giannis/Hakeem duo

I do too! My favorite duo so far.

wackbone · Post #114 » by **wackbone** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:02 am

There's a guy I overlooked who I really wish I had taken there instead. Maybe he'll still be there for me in the 3rd? Not likely, but possible.

Zion Wembanyama · Post #115 » by **Zion Wembanyama** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:15 am

Snake, I took Sarunas in one of the first games I ever played. Fun player!

Post #116 » by **Snakebites** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:17 am

Watch on YouTube

Post #117 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:17 am

ChicagoSportsFan21 wrote:I think I know who I'm taking with my next pick (hopefully he lasts). I think this draft is more unpredictable than others especially with the exception twist too.

You're up.

Post #118 » by **MadNESS** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:39 am

MadNESS wrote:
Timmaytime wrote:
up

Again!

Post #119 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:32 am

BdeRegt wrote:
Fadeaway_J wrote:Lots of big men dropping well beyond where I'd expect. I kind of understand it, but still a little surprising to me.

I'm really hoping one drops 2 more spots.

Your pick.

BdeRegt · Post #120 » by **BdeRegt** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:21 pm

SuperDario wrote:
Fadeaway_J wrote:A quick search reveals that Rolando Blackman had not even been mentioned on this board for 3 years prior to my last pick.

At first I read Renaldo Balkman, which would have been a hilariously bad pick (and invalid as far as I'm aware...)

You're up.