Monday, November 3, 2008

Draft Review - Tm3

Bret Hildebran
4 Kev Martin Sac
5 H. Turkoglu Orl
7 R. Rondo Bos
10 M. Ellis GS
12 L. Williams Phi
2 C. Butler Was
3 A. Jamison Was
6 G. Wallace Cha
8 S. Battier Hou
1 A. Stoudemire Pho
11 M. Gasol Mem
9 Ma. Williams Atl


The Good: Solid in all categories, but will only really dominate in Steals. Team has some youth which will be solid candidates for improvement along with some potential breakout candidates in Rondo, Louis Williams & Marvin Williams.
The Bad: Team is highly dependent on the somewhat spotty health records of their top 3 picks, Amare Stoudemire, Caron Butler & Antawn Jamison plus Gerald Wallace (6th). Should any of the big 3 falter and not hit 60 games, it could be perilous for this team's chances.
The Ugly: Team's weakest categories are blocks & rebounds where rookie Marc Gasol will carry most of the heavy lifting keeping them respectable plus assists where Hedo Turkoglu, picked by NBA TV during the draft as a highly overrated fantasy player, needs to at least maintain what he did last season.

Best Pick: Caron Butler (2nd), if healthy, was a steal as when he played last year, he compiled first round numbers (admittedly a "when he played" caveat is likely the biggest in all of Fantasy Sports). Monta Ellis (10th) was an injury bargain where if he comes back smoothly will be a major mid-season lift to the hopes of the Hammers.

This Team Could Win If...the Big 3 stay healthy, Monta Ellis returns near prior form, Marc Gasol is for real, Hedo doesn't regress & 1 of the younger players has a breakout campaign (Rondo, Louis Williams, or Marvin Williams).

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