The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread

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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#101 » by MadNESS » Thu May 6, 2021 12:49 am

parsnips33 wrote:Do your worst Ness!


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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#102 » by MadNESS » Thu May 6, 2021 12:50 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:I definitely had Derozan high on my list, though I suppose cost wise 21 FGA for a SG isn't really worse than Jefferson or Howard's for a big man

His offensive portability is pretty bad though which I think matters more for a guard. And he's a terrible defender to boot.

You don't even get the benefit of the improved playmaking he's shown in the last few years.


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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#103 » by Dr Positivity » Thu May 6, 2021 12:54 am

I considered David Lee (despite only being 15 FGA) and 94 Dominique (not a ton worse than King for 22 FGA)
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#104 » by MadNESS » Thu May 6, 2021 12:55 am

Dr Positivity wrote:I considered David Lee (despite only being 15 FGA) and 94 Dominique (not a ton worse than King for 22 FGA)


Vin Baker
Derrick Coleman
David Lee

We’re all on my list but they could just be benched at like 15-17 FGA

Arenas could be seen as a positive considering all the other picks
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#105 » by parsnips33 » Thu May 6, 2021 12:55 am

You guys won't believe this, but I one time took Isaiah Thomas of my own volition in one of these, and somehow got to the Finals (where I ran into Magic Johnson lol)

Honestly pretty happy to get him, one of my all time favorite seasons as a fan
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#106 » by Snakebites » Thu May 6, 2021 1:06 am

MadNESS wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:I considered David Lee (despite only being 15 FGA) and 94 Dominique (not a ton worse than King for 22 FGA)


Vin Baker
Derrick Coleman
David Lee

We’re all on my list but they could just be benched at like 15-17 FGA

Arenas could be seen as a positive considering all the other picks


All those guys were too cheap. Guys I thought about:

Aldridge (expensive and inefficient but too good and too good a fit)

Lee, Baker, Coleman- not expensive enough.

Nique- Regret this one a little since he wasn’t picked.
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#107 » by MadNESS » Thu May 6, 2021 1:09 am

lilroddyb wrote:I think some of you are overrating Cousins lol

One man's trash is another man's treasure I guess :D


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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#108 » by wackbone » Thu May 6, 2021 1:09 am

Colbinii wrote:
lilroddyb wrote:I think some of you are overrating Cousins lol

One man's trash is another man's treasure I guess :D


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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#109 » by Laimbeer » Thu May 6, 2021 1:13 am

I fear the big two will get major sidekicks in this one.
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#110 » by wackbone » Thu May 6, 2021 1:13 am

Dr Positivity wrote:I considered David Lee (despite only being 15 FGA) and 94 Dominique (not a ton worse than King for 22 FGA)

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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#111 » by Fadeaway_J » Thu May 6, 2021 1:15 am

parsnips33 wrote:You guys won't believe this, but I one time took Isaiah Thomas of my own volition in one of these, and somehow got to the Finals (where I ran into Magic Johnson lol)

Honestly pretty happy to get him, one of my all time favorite seasons as a fan

I remember that. :lol:
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#112 » by MadNESS » Thu May 6, 2021 1:17 am

Laimbeer wrote:I fear the big two will get major sidekicks in this one.


With only 9 picks yes
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#113 » by Dr Positivity » Thu May 6, 2021 1:21 am

I thought Fadeaway would go FGA saving there but Jordan is definitely a better fit with Al
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#114 » by Dr Positivity » Thu May 6, 2021 1:34 am

Could be tricky to build around Magic/Howard but I think getting out of the first two rounds with only 31 FGA spent is a solid position.

The Howard pick annoys me more than I thought it was going to since having PF open in Rd 2 would be nice
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#115 » by wackbone » Thu May 6, 2021 2:41 am

Can someone take my list? Heading to bed
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#116 » by Colbinii » Thu May 6, 2021 2:47 am

wackbone wrote:Can someone take my list? Heading to bed


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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#117 » by wackbone » Thu May 6, 2021 2:54 am

Gave Colbinii a 1 man list. If Snake picks him, I will just pick in the morning.
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#118 » by Dr Positivity » Thu May 6, 2021 3:07 am

Colbinii wrote:wack's pick is up
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#119 » by Snakebites » Thu May 6, 2021 3:24 am

Woah. Early Manu sighting.

Sorta get it.

Take a moment to appreciate the fact that my first 2 picks were traded for each other.

That doesn’t happen often. Kawhi is a perfect fit for this premise in general- I needed a clutch all round guy who didn’t break the bank. I thought he and another guy I passed on might have gone higher. Passed on a lot of big guys.
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Re: The Unpopular Stars draft - Discussion thread 

Post#120 » by Dr Positivity » Thu May 6, 2021 3:35 am

Wack is looking good for MVP bigs falling next round so getting the cheap player in Manu might be a decent move
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