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A Summary and Scouting Report of our Fantasy Basketball Draft

A Summary and Scouting Report of our Fantasy Basketball Draft

I normally do a post-draft write-up on our league message board, including a quick scouting report and projected finish, but thought I’d share it with our readers.

I normally do a post-draft write-up on our league message board, including a quick scouting report and projected finish, but thought I’d share it with our readers.

A Summary and Scouting Report of our Fantasy Basketball Draft

I’ve been playing in the same re-draft league, with the same core group of people for the past 8 seasons. I’ve known some for more than half of my life, and was so keen on one being a part of our league, that I married his sister to sweeten the deal.

It’s a 14 team, 14 player H2H league with 2 IL spots, and is the inspiration behind our Deep League Relevant podcast, hosted by Nem, occasionally Daniel, and myself.

Our draft took place on the 18th of October. I normally do a post-draft write-up on our league message board, including a quick scouting report and projected finish, but thought I’d share it with our readers.

 
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 1 James Harden (Hou - PG,SG,SF)
2 28 Carmelo Anthony (NY - SF,PF)
3 29 Blake Griffin (LAC - PF,C)
4 56 D'Angelo Russell (LAL - PG)
5 57 Gorgui Dieng (Min - PF,C)
6 84 Enes Kanter (OKC - C)
7 85 Robert Covington (Phi - SF,PF)
8 112 Deron Williams (Dal - PG)
9 113 Danny Green (SA - SG,SF)
10 140 Timofey Mozgov (LAL - C)
11 141 Derrick Rose (NY - PG)
12 168 Allen Crabbe (Por - PG,SG)
13 169 Wilson Chandler (Den - SG,SF)
14 196 Matt Barnes (Sac - SG,SF)

Nem Overall: 1st

1st PTS 1st 3PM 1st FT% 4th AST 5th REB

BEST VALUE: Danny Green (113)

Nem got given the ultimate fantasy basketball gift (pick #1 in the draft), and drafted a team worthy of favouritism status. It’s hard to see him not take it out this season (pending a major catastrophe). I'm also expecting him to (try and) grow a beard at some point this season as homage to Harden.

He drafted a team elite in PTS, FT%, PM, AST and REB. He’s also solid in STL and got good value with Danny Green at pick 113.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 3 Russell Westbrook (OKC - PG)
2 26 Victor Oladipo (OKC - PG,SG)
3 31 Ricky Rubio (Min - PG)
4 54 Trevor Ariza (Hou - SG,SF)
5 59 Ryan Anderson (Hou - PF,C)
6 82 Danilo Gallinari (Den - SF)
7 87 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (Bkn - SG,SF)
8 110 Jrue Holiday (NO - PG)
9 115 Julius Randle (LAL - PF)
10 138 Joakim Noah (NY - PF,C)
11 143 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Cha - SF)
12 166 Patty Mills (SA - PG)
13 171 Tyson Chandler (Pho - C)
14 194 Meyers Leonard (Por - PF,C)

Paul Overall: 2nd

1st REB 1st STL 2nd AST 4th FT%

BEST VALUE: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (87), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (143)

Pauly is always one of the better performers on draft day, and this season was no different.

He drafted a team elite in REB, STL, AST and FT%. He's also solid in PTS and got good value with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at pick 87 and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at pick 143.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 12 Giannis Antetokounmpo (Mil - PG,SG,SF)
2 17 Jimmy Butler (Chi - SG,SF)
3 40 Derrick Favors (Uta - PF,C)
4 45 Rajon Rondo (Chi - PG)
5 68 Nikola Vucevic (Orl - PF,C)
6 73 Dwight Howard (Atl - PF,C)
7 96 Nerlens Noel (Phi - PF,C)
8 101 Dwyane Wade (Chi - PG,SG)
9 124 Evan Turner (Por - SG,SF)
10 129 Terrence Jones (NO - SF,PF)
11 152 Bismack Biyombo (Orl - PF,C)
12 157 Tony Parker (SA - PG)
13 180 Khris Middleton (Mil - SG,SF)
14 185 T.J. McConnell (Phi - PG)

Adrian Overall: 3rd

1st AST 2nd STL 3rd REB 4th PTS 4th BLK

BEST VALUE: Bismack Biyombo (153)

Adrian (last season’s winner) is wanting to be referred to as the champ, but he’s still two championships away from equalling the championship tallies of the real champs of our league. He stuck to his trusted 4 category punt strategy, which stood him well last season and is elite in BLK, FG%, REB, STL and AST.

He got good value with Bismack Biyombo at pick 153.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 8 DeMarcus Cousins (Sac - PF,C)
2 21 John Wall (Was - PG)
3 36 DeAndre Jordan (LAC - C)
4 49 Nicolas Batum (Cha - SG,SF)
5 64 Jeremy Lin (Bkn - PG,SG)
6 77 Clint Capela (Hou - PF,C)
7 92 Marcus Smart (Bos - PG)
8 105 Rodney Hood (Uta - SG,SF)
9 120 Emmanuel Mudiay (Den - PG)
10 133 Patrick Beverley (Hou - PG,SG)
11 148 Kelly Olynyk (Bos - C)
12 161 Ben Simmons (Phi - SF,PF)
13 176 Josh Richardson (Mia - SG,SF)
14 189 Omri Casspi (Sac - SF,PF)

Joey Overall: 4th

1st PTS 1st 3PM 1st FT% 4th AST 5th REB

BEST VALUE: Rodney Hood (105), Josh Richardson (176)

It’s hard for me to refer to myself in third person (my ego just isn’t there yet), but overall I’m pretty happy with my 3 category punt draft, and managed to draft a team strong in AST, STL, REB, PTS, 3PM and BLK. Health is going to be my main concern, but thankfully we have 2 IL spots.

I got good value with Rodney Hood at pick 105 and Josh Richardson at pick 176.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 11 Chris Paul (LAC - PG)
2 18 Kristaps Porzingis (NY - PF,C)
3 39 Andrew Wiggins (Min - SG,SF)
4 46 Brook Lopez (Bkn - C)
5 67 Jabari Parker (Mil - SF,PF)
6 74 Jusuf Nurkic (Den - C)
7 95 Eric Gordon (Hou - SG)
8 102 Markieff Morris (Was - PF,C)
9 123 Al-Farouq Aminu (Por - SF,PF)
10 130 Mirza Teletovic (Mil - SF,PF)
11 151 E'Twaun Moore (NO - PG,SG)
12 158 Cody Zeller (Cha - PF,C)
13 179 Trey Lyles (Uta - PF)
14 186 Kyle Anderson (SA - SF)

Dean Overall: 5th

3rd PTS 3rd BLK

BEST VALUE: Brook Lopez (46)

Dean drafted a very solid team, which will be competitive across most categories. He may only be elite in PTS and BLK, but he’s also very strong in REB, STL, FT%, TO and FG%.

He got good value with Brook Lopez at pick 46.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 2 Stephen Curry (GS - PG,SG)
2 27 Eric Bledsoe (Pho - PG,SG)
3 30 Andre Drummond (Det - PF,C)
4 55 Myles Turner (Ind - PF,C)
5 58 Nikola Mirotic (Chi - SF,PF)
6 83 Jordan Clarkson (LAL - PG,SG)
7 86 Harrison Barnes (Dal - SF,PF)
8 111 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Det - SG)
9 114 Mason Plumlee (Por - PF,C)
10 139 Brandon Jennings (NY - PG)
11 142 Stanley Johnson (Det - SG,SF)
12 167 Ersan Ilyasova (OKC - SF,PF)
13 170 Bobby Portis (Chi - PF,C)
14 195 John Henson (Mil - PF,C)

Simon Overall: 6th

3rd 3PM 3rd STL 5th TO

Simon also drafted a solid overall team, and is elite in 3PM (mostly thanks to Steph), STL and TO, while also being strong in PTS (did I mention he has Steph?), REB and BLK.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 6 Anthony Davis (NO - PF,C)
2 23 Kyrie Irving (Cle - PG,SG)
3 34 LaMarcus Aldridge (SA - PF,C)
4 51 Jonas Valanciunas (Tor - C)
5 62 Jae Crowder (Bos - SF,PF)
6 79 Marcin Gortat (Was - C)
7 90 J.J. Redick (LAC - SG)
8 107 Wesley Matthews (Dal - SG,SF)
9 118 J.R. Smith (Cle - SG,SF)
10 135 Bojan Bogdanovic (Bkn - SG,SF)
11 146 Taj Gibson (Chi - PF,C)
12 163 Joe Johnson (Uta - SG,SF)
13 174 Arron Afflalo (Sac - SG,SF)
14 191 Dante Exum (Uta - PG)

Adam Overall: 7th

2nd FT 2nd TO 3rd FG% 5th PTS 5th 3PM

Adam also went with a 3 category punt strategy, and drafted a team elite in FT%, FG%, PTS, 3PM and TO. He’s also very strong in BLK.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 5 Kawhi Leonard (SA - SG,SF)
2 24 Nikola Jokic (Den - C)
3 33 Klay Thompson (GS - SG,SF)
4 52 Kevin Love (Cle - PF,C)
5 61 Tobias Harris (Det - SF,PF)
6 80 Avery Bradley (Bos - PG,SG)
7 89 George Hill (Uta - PG,SG)
8 108 Joel Embiid (Phi - C)
9 117 Otto Porter (Was - SF)
10 136 Luol Deng (LAL - SF,PF)
11 145 JaMychal Green (Mem - PF)
12 164 Tim Frazier (NO - PG)
13 173 Willie Cauley-Stein (Sac - PF,C)
14 192 Nemanja Bjelica (Min - PF)

Jacob Overall: 8th

1st TO 4th FG 5th FT%

BEST VALUE: Avery Bradley (80)

Jacob drafted the self-proclaimed most boring team in the league, but consistent and boring is what gets you into the playoffs. His team is strong in FG%, FT% and TO, and is also very strong in PTS, REB and AST.

He got good value at pick 80 with Avery Bradley.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 7 Karl-Anthony Towns (Min - C)
2 22 Kyle Lowry (Tor - PG)
3 35 Mike Conley (Mem - PG)
4 50 Pau Gasol (SA - PF,C)
5 63 Dennis Schroder (Atl - PG)
6 78 Evan Fournier (Orl - SG,SF)
7 91 Jahlil Okafor (Phi - C)
8 106 Marvin Williams (Cha - SF,PF)
9 119 Justise Winslow (Mia - SF,PF)
10 134 Matthew Dellavedova (Mil - PG,SG)
11 147 Marcus Morris (Det - SF,PF)
12 162 Tyreke Evans (NO - PG,SG)
13 175 Dion Waiters (Mia - SG,SF)
14 190 Marquese Chriss (Pho - PF)

Luke Overall: 9th

2nd PTS 2nd 3PM 3rd AST

BEST VALUE: Evan Fournier (78), Marvin Williams (106)

Luke, the best trader in the game, drafted a team elite in PTS, 3PM and AST, while also being strong in FT%.

He got good value at pick 78 with Evan Fournier, and Marvin Williams at 106 (once he returns from injury).
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 10 Hassan Whiteside (Mia - C)
2 19 Al Horford (Bos - PF,C)
3 38 DeMar DeRozan (Tor - SG,SF)
4 47 Goran Dragic (Mia - PG,SG)
5 66 Devin Booker (Pho - SG)
6 75 Kent Bazemore (Atl - SG,SF)
7 94 Dario Saric (Phi - PF)
8 103 Elfrid Payton (Orl - PG)
9 122 Gary Harris (Den - SG)
10 131 Andrew Bogut (Dal - C)
11 150 Roy Hibbert (Cha - C)
12 159 Seth Curry (Dal - PG)
13 178 Cole Aldrich (Min - C)
14 187 Sergio Rodriguez (Phi - PG)

Daniel Overall: 10th

2nd BLK 2nd FG%

BEST VALUE: Cole Aldrich (178), Gary Harris (122)

Daniel will win the BLK category most weeks thanks to drafting Whiteside, and is also elite in FG% (thanks to drafting Whiteside). He’s also strong in AST and FT%.

He got good value at pick 178 with Cole Aldrich and pick 122 with Gary Harris (once he returns from injury).
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 13 Damian Lillard (Por - PG)
2 16 Paul Millsap (Atl - PF,C)
3 41 Serge Ibaka (Orl - PF,C)
4 44 Steven Adams (OKC - C)
5 69 Zach LaVine (Min - PG,SG)
6 72 Aaron Gordon (Orl - SF,PF)
7 97 Chandler Parsons (Mem - SF,PF)
8 100 Monta Ellis (Ind - PG,SG)
9 125 Kyle Korver (Atl - SG,SF)
10 128 Will Barton (Den - SG,SF)
11 153 Tyler Johnson (Mia - PG,SG)
12 156 Dwight Powell (Dal - PF)
13 181 Larry Nance Jr. (LAL - PF)
14 184 Jamal Murray (Den - SG)

Jason Overall: 11th

3rd TO 5th BLK

BEST VALUE: Chandler Parsons (97)

Jason missed out on drafting fan favourite Darren Collison, but got good value at pick 97 with Chandler Parsons, assuming he can stay healthy.

He drafted a team that’s elite in TO and BLK, while also being very strong in 3PM, FG% and PTS.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 9 Paul George (Ind - SF,PF)
2 20 Kemba Walker (Cha - PG)
3 37 C.J. McCollum (Por - PG,SG)
4 48 Jeff Teague (Ind - PG)
5 65 Robin Lopez (Chi - C)
6 76 Rudy Gay (Sac - SF,PF)
7 93 DeMarre Carroll (Tor - SF,PF)
8 104 Brandon Ingram (LAL - SF)
9 121 Zach Randolph (Mem - PF,C)
10 132 Andre Iguodala (GS - SG,SF)
11 149 Amir Johnson (Bos - PF,C)
12 160 Shaun Livingston (GS - PG,SG)
13 177 Jamal Crawford (LAC - SG,SF)
14 188 Luis Scola (Bkn - PF,C)

Michael Overall: 12th

3rd FT% 4th TO 5th STL

Michael did pretty well considering this was his first fantasy basketball draft, drafting a team elite in FT%, STL and TO, while also being strong in 3PM.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 4 Kevin Durant (GS - SF,PF)
2 25 Rudy Gobert (Uta - C)
3 32 Isaiah Thomas (Bos - PG)
4 53 Gordon Hayward (Uta - SG,SF)
5 60 Darren Collison (Sac - PG)
6 81 Thaddeus Young (Ind - SF,PF)
7 88 Tristan Thompson (Cle - PF,C)
8 109 Reggie Jackson (Det - PG,SG)
9 116 Alex Len (Pho - PF,C)
10 137 Ish Smith (Det - PG)
11 144 Jared Sullinger (Tor - PF,C)
12 165 Solomon Hill (NO - SG,SF)
13 172 Trevor Booker (Bkn - PF)
14 193 Maurice Harkless (Por - SF)

Billy Overall: 13th

2nd REB 5th FG%

Billy reluctantly missed another episode of Home and Away to attend our draft, and drafted a team elite in REB and FG%, while also being very strong in AST, BLK and TO.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 14 LeBron James (Cle - SF,PF)
2 15 Draymond Green (GS - SF,PF)
3 42 Marc Gasol (Mem - C)
4 43 Brandon Knight (Pho - PG,SG)
5 70 Greg Monroe (Mil - PF,C)
6 71 Bradley Beal (Was - SG)
7 98 Al Jefferson (Ind - PF,C)
8 99 Dirk Nowitzki (Dal - PF,C)
9 126 Buddy Hield (NO - SG)
10 127 Kenneth Faried (Den - PF,C)
11 154 Lou Williams (LAL - PG,SG)
12 155 Kris Dunn (Min - PG)
13 182 T.J. Warren (Pho - SF)
14 183 Courtney Lee (NY - SG,SF)

Alex Overall: 14th

BEST VALUE: T.J. Warren (182)

The only thing missing from Alex’s attendance in the draft lobby was the Rocky theme song, as he was destined to miss another draft, but managed to enter the room just as it was his turn to pick. He drafted a team strong in FG%, AST, PTS and TO, and got good value at pick 182 with T.J. Warren.

I’ve been playing in the same re-draft league, with the same core group of people for the past 8 seasons. I’ve known some for more than half of my life, and was so keen on one being a part of our league, that I married his sister to sweeten the deal.

It’s a 14 team, 14 player H2H league with 2 IL spots, and is the inspiration behind our Deep League Relevant podcast, hosted by Nem, occasionally Daniel, and myself.

Our draft took place on the 18th of October. I normally do a post-draft write-up on our league message board, including a quick scouting report and projected finish, but thought I’d share it with our readers.

 
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 1 James Harden (Hou - PG,SG,SF)
2 28 Carmelo Anthony (NY - SF,PF)
3 29 Blake Griffin (LAC - PF,C)
4 56 D'Angelo Russell (LAL - PG)
5 57 Gorgui Dieng (Min - PF,C)
6 84 Enes Kanter (OKC - C)
7 85 Robert Covington (Phi - SF,PF)
8 112 Deron Williams (Dal - PG)
9 113 Danny Green (SA - SG,SF)
10 140 Timofey Mozgov (LAL - C)
11 141 Derrick Rose (NY - PG)
12 168 Allen Crabbe (Por - PG,SG)
13 169 Wilson Chandler (Den - SG,SF)
14 196 Matt Barnes (Sac - SG,SF)

Nem Overall: 1st

1st PTS 1st 3PM 1st FT% 4th AST 5th REB

BEST VALUE: Danny Green (113)

Nem got given the ultimate fantasy basketball gift (pick #1 in the draft), and drafted a team worthy of favouritism status. It’s hard to see him not take it out this season (pending a major catastrophe). I'm also expecting him to (try and) grow a beard at some point this season as homage to Harden.

He drafted a team elite in PTS, FT%, PM, AST and REB. He’s also solid in STL and got good value with Danny Green at pick 113.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 3 Russell Westbrook (OKC - PG)
2 26 Victor Oladipo (OKC - PG,SG)
3 31 Ricky Rubio (Min - PG)
4 54 Trevor Ariza (Hou - SG,SF)
5 59 Ryan Anderson (Hou - PF,C)
6 82 Danilo Gallinari (Den - SF)
7 87 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (Bkn - SG,SF)
8 110 Jrue Holiday (NO - PG)
9 115 Julius Randle (LAL - PF)
10 138 Joakim Noah (NY - PF,C)
11 143 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Cha - SF)
12 166 Patty Mills (SA - PG)
13 171 Tyson Chandler (Pho - C)
14 194 Meyers Leonard (Por - PF,C)

Paul Overall: 2nd

1st REB 1st STL 2nd AST 4th FT%

BEST VALUE: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (87), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (143)

Pauly is always one of the better performers on draft day, and this season was no different.

He drafted a team elite in REB, STL, AST and FT%. He's also solid in PTS and got good value with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at pick 87 and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at pick 143.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 12 Giannis Antetokounmpo (Mil - PG,SG,SF)
2 17 Jimmy Butler (Chi - SG,SF)
3 40 Derrick Favors (Uta - PF,C)
4 45 Rajon Rondo (Chi - PG)
5 68 Nikola Vucevic (Orl - PF,C)
6 73 Dwight Howard (Atl - PF,C)
7 96 Nerlens Noel (Phi - PF,C)
8 101 Dwyane Wade (Chi - PG,SG)
9 124 Evan Turner (Por - SG,SF)
10 129 Terrence Jones (NO - SF,PF)
11 152 Bismack Biyombo (Orl - PF,C)
12 157 Tony Parker (SA - PG)
13 180 Khris Middleton (Mil - SG,SF)
14 185 T.J. McConnell (Phi - PG)

Adrian Overall: 3rd

1st AST 2nd STL 3rd REB 4th PTS 4th BLK

BEST VALUE: Bismack Biyombo (153)

Adrian (last season’s winner) is wanting to be referred to as the champ, but he’s still two championships away from equalling the championship tallies of the real champs of our league. He stuck to his trusted 4 category punt strategy, which stood him well last season and is elite in BLK, FG%, REB, STL and AST.

He got good value with Bismack Biyombo at pick 153.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 8 DeMarcus Cousins (Sac - PF,C)
2 21 John Wall (Was - PG)
3 36 DeAndre Jordan (LAC - C)
4 49 Nicolas Batum (Cha - SG,SF)
5 64 Jeremy Lin (Bkn - PG,SG)
6 77 Clint Capela (Hou - PF,C)
7 92 Marcus Smart (Bos - PG)
8 105 Rodney Hood (Uta - SG,SF)
9 120 Emmanuel Mudiay (Den - PG)
10 133 Patrick Beverley (Hou - PG,SG)
11 148 Kelly Olynyk (Bos - C)
12 161 Ben Simmons (Phi - SF,PF)
13 176 Josh Richardson (Mia - SG,SF)
14 189 Omri Casspi (Sac - SF,PF)

Joey Overall: 4th

1st PTS 1st 3PM 1st FT% 4th AST 5th REB

BEST VALUE: Rodney Hood (105), Josh Richardson (176)

It’s hard for me to refer to myself in third person (my ego just isn’t there yet), but overall I’m pretty happy with my 3 category punt draft, and managed to draft a team strong in AST, STL, REB, PTS, 3PM and BLK. Health is going to be my main concern, but thankfully we have 2 IL spots.

I got good value with Rodney Hood at pick 105 and Josh Richardson at pick 176.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 11 Chris Paul (LAC - PG)
2 18 Kristaps Porzingis (NY - PF,C)
3 39 Andrew Wiggins (Min - SG,SF)
4 46 Brook Lopez (Bkn - C)
5 67 Jabari Parker (Mil - SF,PF)
6 74 Jusuf Nurkic (Den - C)
7 95 Eric Gordon (Hou - SG)
8 102 Markieff Morris (Was - PF,C)
9 123 Al-Farouq Aminu (Por - SF,PF)
10 130 Mirza Teletovic (Mil - SF,PF)
11 151 E'Twaun Moore (NO - PG,SG)
12 158 Cody Zeller (Cha - PF,C)
13 179 Trey Lyles (Uta - PF)
14 186 Kyle Anderson (SA - SF)

Dean Overall: 5th

3rd PTS 3rd BLK

BEST VALUE: Brook Lopez (46)

Dean drafted a very solid team, which will be competitive across most categories. He may only be elite in PTS and BLK, but he’s also very strong in REB, STL, FT%, TO and FG%.

He got good value with Brook Lopez at pick 46.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 2 Stephen Curry (GS - PG,SG)
2 27 Eric Bledsoe (Pho - PG,SG)
3 30 Andre Drummond (Det - PF,C)
4 55 Myles Turner (Ind - PF,C)
5 58 Nikola Mirotic (Chi - SF,PF)
6 83 Jordan Clarkson (LAL - PG,SG)
7 86 Harrison Barnes (Dal - SF,PF)
8 111 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Det - SG)
9 114 Mason Plumlee (Por - PF,C)
10 139 Brandon Jennings (NY - PG)
11 142 Stanley Johnson (Det - SG,SF)
12 167 Ersan Ilyasova (OKC - SF,PF)
13 170 Bobby Portis (Chi - PF,C)
14 195 John Henson (Mil - PF,C)

Simon Overall: 6th

3rd 3PM 3rd STL 5th TO

Simon also drafted a solid overall team, and is elite in 3PM (mostly thanks to Steph), STL and TO, while also being strong in PTS (did I mention he has Steph?), REB and BLK.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 6 Anthony Davis (NO - PF,C)
2 23 Kyrie Irving (Cle - PG,SG)
3 34 LaMarcus Aldridge (SA - PF,C)
4 51 Jonas Valanciunas (Tor - C)
5 62 Jae Crowder (Bos - SF,PF)
6 79 Marcin Gortat (Was - C)
7 90 J.J. Redick (LAC - SG)
8 107 Wesley Matthews (Dal - SG,SF)
9 118 J.R. Smith (Cle - SG,SF)
10 135 Bojan Bogdanovic (Bkn - SG,SF)
11 146 Taj Gibson (Chi - PF,C)
12 163 Joe Johnson (Uta - SG,SF)
13 174 Arron Afflalo (Sac - SG,SF)
14 191 Dante Exum (Uta - PG)

Adam Overall: 7th

2nd FT 2nd TO 3rd FG% 5th PTS 5th 3PM

Adam also went with a 3 category punt strategy, and drafted a team elite in FT%, FG%, PTS, 3PM and TO. He’s also very strong in BLK.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 5 Kawhi Leonard (SA - SG,SF)
2 24 Nikola Jokic (Den - C)
3 33 Klay Thompson (GS - SG,SF)
4 52 Kevin Love (Cle - PF,C)
5 61 Tobias Harris (Det - SF,PF)
6 80 Avery Bradley (Bos - PG,SG)
7 89 George Hill (Uta - PG,SG)
8 108 Joel Embiid (Phi - C)
9 117 Otto Porter (Was - SF)
10 136 Luol Deng (LAL - SF,PF)
11 145 JaMychal Green (Mem - PF)
12 164 Tim Frazier (NO - PG)
13 173 Willie Cauley-Stein (Sac - PF,C)
14 192 Nemanja Bjelica (Min - PF)

Jacob Overall: 8th

1st TO 4th FG 5th FT%

BEST VALUE: Avery Bradley (80)

Jacob drafted the self-proclaimed most boring team in the league, but consistent and boring is what gets you into the playoffs. His team is strong in FG%, FT% and TO, and is also very strong in PTS, REB and AST.

He got good value at pick 80 with Avery Bradley.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 7 Karl-Anthony Towns (Min - C)
2 22 Kyle Lowry (Tor - PG)
3 35 Mike Conley (Mem - PG)
4 50 Pau Gasol (SA - PF,C)
5 63 Dennis Schroder (Atl - PG)
6 78 Evan Fournier (Orl - SG,SF)
7 91 Jahlil Okafor (Phi - C)
8 106 Marvin Williams (Cha - SF,PF)
9 119 Justise Winslow (Mia - SF,PF)
10 134 Matthew Dellavedova (Mil - PG,SG)
11 147 Marcus Morris (Det - SF,PF)
12 162 Tyreke Evans (NO - PG,SG)
13 175 Dion Waiters (Mia - SG,SF)
14 190 Marquese Chriss (Pho - PF)

Luke Overall: 9th

2nd PTS 2nd 3PM 3rd AST

BEST VALUE: Evan Fournier (78), Marvin Williams (106)

Luke, the best trader in the game, drafted a team elite in PTS, 3PM and AST, while also being strong in FT%.

He got good value at pick 78 with Evan Fournier, and Marvin Williams at 106 (once he returns from injury).
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 10 Hassan Whiteside (Mia - C)
2 19 Al Horford (Bos - PF,C)
3 38 DeMar DeRozan (Tor - SG,SF)
4 47 Goran Dragic (Mia - PG,SG)
5 66 Devin Booker (Pho - SG)
6 75 Kent Bazemore (Atl - SG,SF)
7 94 Dario Saric (Phi - PF)
8 103 Elfrid Payton (Orl - PG)
9 122 Gary Harris (Den - SG)
10 131 Andrew Bogut (Dal - C)
11 150 Roy Hibbert (Cha - C)
12 159 Seth Curry (Dal - PG)
13 178 Cole Aldrich (Min - C)
14 187 Sergio Rodriguez (Phi - PG)

Daniel Overall: 10th

2nd BLK 2nd FG%

BEST VALUE: Cole Aldrich (178), Gary Harris (122)

Daniel will win the BLK category most weeks thanks to drafting Whiteside, and is also elite in FG% (thanks to drafting Whiteside). He’s also strong in AST and FT%.

He got good value at pick 178 with Cole Aldrich and pick 122 with Gary Harris (once he returns from injury).
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 13 Damian Lillard (Por - PG)
2 16 Paul Millsap (Atl - PF,C)
3 41 Serge Ibaka (Orl - PF,C)
4 44 Steven Adams (OKC - C)
5 69 Zach LaVine (Min - PG,SG)
6 72 Aaron Gordon (Orl - SF,PF)
7 97 Chandler Parsons (Mem - SF,PF)
8 100 Monta Ellis (Ind - PG,SG)
9 125 Kyle Korver (Atl - SG,SF)
10 128 Will Barton (Den - SG,SF)
11 153 Tyler Johnson (Mia - PG,SG)
12 156 Dwight Powell (Dal - PF)
13 181 Larry Nance Jr. (LAL - PF)
14 184 Jamal Murray (Den - SG)

Jason Overall: 11th

3rd TO 5th BLK

BEST VALUE: Chandler Parsons (97)

Jason missed out on drafting fan favourite Darren Collison, but got good value at pick 97 with Chandler Parsons, assuming he can stay healthy.

He drafted a team that’s elite in TO and BLK, while also being very strong in 3PM, FG% and PTS.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 9 Paul George (Ind - SF,PF)
2 20 Kemba Walker (Cha - PG)
3 37 C.J. McCollum (Por - PG,SG)
4 48 Jeff Teague (Ind - PG)
5 65 Robin Lopez (Chi - C)
6 76 Rudy Gay (Sac - SF,PF)
7 93 DeMarre Carroll (Tor - SF,PF)
8 104 Brandon Ingram (LAL - SF)
9 121 Zach Randolph (Mem - PF,C)
10 132 Andre Iguodala (GS - SG,SF)
11 149 Amir Johnson (Bos - PF,C)
12 160 Shaun Livingston (GS - PG,SG)
13 177 Jamal Crawford (LAC - SG,SF)
14 188 Luis Scola (Bkn - PF,C)

Michael Overall: 12th

3rd FT% 4th TO 5th STL

Michael did pretty well considering this was his first fantasy basketball draft, drafting a team elite in FT%, STL and TO, while also being strong in 3PM.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 4 Kevin Durant (GS - SF,PF)
2 25 Rudy Gobert (Uta - C)
3 32 Isaiah Thomas (Bos - PG)
4 53 Gordon Hayward (Uta - SG,SF)
5 60 Darren Collison (Sac - PG)
6 81 Thaddeus Young (Ind - SF,PF)
7 88 Tristan Thompson (Cle - PF,C)
8 109 Reggie Jackson (Det - PG,SG)
9 116 Alex Len (Pho - PF,C)
10 137 Ish Smith (Det - PG)
11 144 Jared Sullinger (Tor - PF,C)
12 165 Solomon Hill (NO - SG,SF)
13 172 Trevor Booker (Bkn - PF)
14 193 Maurice Harkless (Por - SF)

Billy Overall: 13th

2nd REB 5th FG%

Billy reluctantly missed another episode of Home and Away to attend our draft, and drafted a team elite in REB and FG%, while also being very strong in AST, BLK and TO.
ROUND PICK PLAYER
1 14 LeBron James (Cle - SF,PF)
2 15 Draymond Green (GS - SF,PF)
3 42 Marc Gasol (Mem - C)
4 43 Brandon Knight (Pho - PG,SG)
5 70 Greg Monroe (Mil - PF,C)
6 71 Bradley Beal (Was - SG)
7 98 Al Jefferson (Ind - PF,C)
8 99 Dirk Nowitzki (Dal - PF,C)
9 126 Buddy Hield (NO - SG)
10 127 Kenneth Faried (Den - PF,C)
11 154 Lou Williams (LAL - PG,SG)
12 155 Kris Dunn (Min - PG)
13 182 T.J. Warren (Pho - SF)
14 183 Courtney Lee (NY - SG,SF)

Alex Overall: 14th

BEST VALUE: T.J. Warren (182)

The only thing missing from Alex’s attendance in the draft lobby was the Rocky theme song, as he was destined to miss another draft, but managed to enter the room just as it was his turn to pick. He drafted a team strong in FG%, AST, PTS and TO, and got good value at pick 182 with T.J. Warren.

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