Fantasy basketball

[Del Murder]

Though not as highly regarded as football or baseball, fantasy b ball was a lot of fun last year (mostly because I won, come on guys, someone other than eest has to beat me at least once!). Here's the info:

League Name: Eyes on Final Fantasy
Password: eyeson
Draft Type: Live Draft
Draft Time: Tue Oct 19 6:30pm PDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Max Teams: 12
Scoring Type: Rotisserie
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 1
Trade End Date: March 17, 2005
Waiver Time: 2 days
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Trade Review: League Votes
Max Games Played: 82
Start Scoring on: Tuesday, Nov 2
Weekly Deadline: Daily - Tomorrow
Roster Positions: PG, PG, SG, SG, G, SF, SF, PF, PF, F, C, C, Util, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL
Stat Categories: MIN, FG%, FT%, 3PTM, 3PT%, PTS, OREB, DREB, REB, AST, ST, BLK, TO, A/T

The team limit is 12 but that can change accordingly, as can the draft time. The scoring categories and positions are basically the same as last year, but we had a small league and so could have a lot of players. If we actually do get 12 teams then I will shorten the rosters considerably. Let me know if you have any questions.

[Del Murder]

Woops.

League ID: 30679

:D

[Kirobaito]

*thoroughly reads through rules*

I'm in. I've never done fantasy stuff before, though, so be aware that I'll be quite the newb.

[Eternal Sphere]

More fun for me. :p

[The Captain]

I'm game, and I'll definitely make a point to attend this draft as well.

Take care all.

[eestlinc]

I dislike the NBA but I played fantasy hockey last year, so maybe I'll play this this year.

[Strider]

Sure, why not? No hockey this year.

[eestlinc]

exactly, no hockey means more time for the NBA. Plus, the NBA can keep us occupied through that horrible fantasy wasteland between the Superbowl and April.

[Dingo Jellybean]

Nothing really beats fantasy football.

But I'm game.

I'm the Wallabies, in case anyone didn't notice.

[eestlinc]

hey, we have 8 teams now. :D

[Dingo Jellybean]

Tony Parker
Kenyon(I wish, it's really Kevin) Martin
Allen Iverson
Ray Allen
Corey Maggette
Carmelo Anthony
Latrell Sprewell
Brad Miller
Vin Baker
Jerry Stackhouse
Shaquille O'Neal
Grant Hill
Quentin Richardson
Drew Gooden
Juan Dixon
Luol Deng
Karl Malone


My starting 5:

C - Shaquille O'Neal
PG - Tony Parker
SG - Allen Iverson
PF - Quentin Richardson
SF - Ray Allen

Boo ya. Beat that.

[Kirobaito]

8 is one less than 9.

[Agent Proto]

Kobe Bryant
Elton Brand
Steve Francis
Vince Carter
Donyell Marshall
Ron Artest
Jason Richardson
Sam Dalembert
Keith Van Horn
Rasho Nesterovic
Etan Thomas
Juwan Howard
Ben Gordon
Carlos Arroyo
Chucky Atkins
Willie Green

My starting 5

C - Rasho Nesterovic
PG - Steve Francis
SG - Kobe Bryant
SF - Donyell Marshall
PF - Elton Brand

Not a bad team at all. Considering I have a pretty deep team despite the fact I completely missed the draft.

[eestlinc]

Baron Davis
Sam Cassell
Tracy McGrady
Joe Johnson
Chauncey Billups
James Posey
Tayshaun Prince
Pau Gasol
Kenyon Martin
Dwight Howard
Theo Ratliff
Marcus Camby
Eddie Curry
Kerry Kittles
Kwame Brown
Eric Snow
Michael Olowokandi

starting five:

C - Marcus Camby
PG - Baron Davis
SG - Tracy McGrady
SF - James Posey
PF - Pau Gasol

I'll take it.

[Strider]

Oh, hey, I forgot to check basketball when I was checking my football...

Shawn Marion
Peja Stojakovic
Lamar Odom
Gilbert Arenas
Zach Randolph
Jason Terry
Andre Miller
Brent Barry
Cuttino Mobley
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Chris Bosh
Glenn Robinson
Chris Kaman
David Wesley
Marko Jaric
P.J. Brown
Tim Thomas

Starting five... damn.

C - Chris Kaman
PG - Gilbert Arenas
SG - Cuttino Mobley
SF - Shawn Marion/Peja Stojakovic (you can't make me choose just one)
PF - Lamar Odom

I may not follow the NBA much... but I think my team sucks.

[Del Murder]

Starting five:

PG - Jason Kidd
SG - Paul Pierce
SF - Antoine Walker
PF - Andrei Kirilenko
C - Dirk Nowitski

*wins*

The Boston duo is reunited. Hopefully Walker will rebound now on a team without other superstars to overshadow him. Nowitski was the guy I wanted first so that works out well. Kidd and Pierce are good and so is Bibby who isn't even listed, plus I have plenty of center depth with is always important. Kirilenko should build on his breakout season last year. I am also glad I got Josh Howard, who impressed me last year in the playoffs against the Kings. I am very happy with my team.

[Eternal Sphere]

LeBron James
Dwyane Wade
Jalen Rose
Larry Hughes
Kirk Hinrich
Gerald Wallace
Caron Butler
Amare Stoudemire
Carlos Boozer
Kenny Thomas
Rasheed Wallace
Yao Ming
Jeff McInnis
Mark Blount
Rafer Alston
Bobby Jackson
Udonis Haslem

Starters
C: Yao Ming
PG: Dwyane Wade
SG: Jalen Rose
SF: LeBron James
PF: Amare Stoudemire

I like.

[The Captain]

Starters:

PG: Stephon Marbury
SG: Mike Finley
SF: Richard Jefferson
PF: Kevin Garnett
C: Ben Wallace

Overall, I'm very happy with my team. Everyone's teams look mighty fine, it's tough for me to speculate on who had the best draft of us all.

Take care all.

[Kirobaito]

Delly-Smelly, I hate to say, but Dirk sprained his ankle, and he'll not be at full speed for awhile, possibly not even for the season opener. :p Oh, and it's Nowit<b>z</b>ki. :chop:

Starters:
PG Steve Nash
SG Michael Redd
SF Antawn Jamison
PF Tim Duncan
C Erick Dampier

The rest:
PG Jason Williams
SG Jamal Crawford
SG Bonzi Wells
SG Ricky Davis
G Marquis Daniels
SF Al Harrington
SF Wally Sczcerbiak
SF Stephen Jackson
PF Jermaine O'Neal
PF Chris Webber
PF Antonio McDyess
C Stromile Swift

I've never done this, so I suppose I'll play it by ear.

[Del Murder]

It's good to see some new faces in our league. We only have one rule: Del always wins.

[Dingo Jellybean]

I have Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson, unless one of them gets injured, there is no way I can lose. I even have Ray Allen as a backup.Not only that, Shaq plays in the weakest division in the Southeast.

[Del Murder]

Many have said that before you.

EDIT: Dingo: You do know that stats count for all your non benched players, right? I only ask because you said Ray Allen was a 'backup' and you also only carry one center.

[Dingo Jellybean]

Many have said that before you.

EDIT: Dingo: You do know that stats count for all your non benched players, right? I only ask because you said Ray Allen was a 'backup' and you also only carry one center.

Yeah, but I meant Ray Allen as a "insurance" player. He's one of the leading scorers in the league, so in case anything happens to either O'Neal or Iverson, Allen is usually productive enough to keep me on top.

[eestlinc]

Iverson and O'Neal are great players but they aren't the absolute best fantasy players. Anyway, we all have superstars, so it will come down to who knows how to maximize the performance of a full team.

[Del Murder]

Yeah, the best players aren't always the best fantasy players.

[Nino Brown]

Damnit.

Why couldn't I have started posting again a month ago? I would have loved to play.

[Venom65437]

I feel that...

[Dingo Jellybean]

Whoever has Tim Duncan on their team, two words: <img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/lovesmile.gif><img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/lovesmile.gif><img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/lovesmile.gif><img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/lovesmile.gif> you.

[Kirobaito]

That would be me.

And hey, I'm not in last. I was after one day, but I'm surprised that I'm not in last by about 50 points, considering that I don't even know what to do.

[Del Murder]

Only been two days, look for the standings to go up and down for the first few weeks.

[eestlinc]

and look for we to go wire to wire. (except for day two Del had his momentary taste of first)

[Del Murder]

Careful now, or you'll pull a Fresno.

[eestlinc]

i was intentionally exaggerating.

[Del Murder]

Just like your team is doing right now. :)

[eestlinc]

i have a good team.

[Dingo Jellybean]

What sucks for me early on is that too few players are playing. Just yesterday...or was it tomorrow...that I only have 2 players that are active that day.

I think after 20 games we'll see who will pull it off...but Shaq is becoming a quick bust for my Fantasy league. I'm thinking of benching him in favor of Brad Miller.

[Kirobaito]

Dammit, Dirk, why must you be so damn good?

[Del Murder]

You brought this upon yourself. :D

[Kirobaito]

I know. I had that pick and apparently chose to ignore it. Last time I ever, err... do that...

*can't think of anything witty to say*

[eestlinc]

It's pretty amazing when McGrady puts up 48 and he still isn't the leading scorer in the game. Still, it's nice to see Tracy actually put up big points finally.

[Del Murder]

I know. I had that pick and apparently chose to ignore it. Last time I ever, err... do that...

*can't think of anything witty to say*
At least you were there to see it. Nights like that are ones to remember. :)

I was shocked to see you pass on Dirk, because I was sure you saw what I saw, that this is going to be his MVP year.

[Kirobaito]

What's even worse is that I did see that. I thought that Dirk would win the MVP because of the Mavs' record, and that Duncan would have better individual numbers. Not the other way around.

[Del Murder]

Still a long season to go.

In other news I lost Mr. '4.5 blocks a game' Kirilenko plus an all star center, but on the bright side I found some good center replacements on free agency and Jason Kidd comes back next week. I love my point guards.

[Dingo Jellybean]

Shaq daddy worried me a bit, but he's done well so far. 21ppg and 11.5 rpg. Not the Shaq he use to be of 26ppg and 13rpg, but still great numbers.

Looks like KG will be MVP again. Ray Allen has really played great for me. I forgot to keep track of my fantasy team, oh well.

[Kirobaito]

With Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson being suspended, my season has gone down the drain. I was competing with sphere and Del for the top 3 spots for much of the first month, but I've fallen to 6th. Ick.

[Del Murder]

I was wondering when Fresno would start to make his run. He's always got at least one in him, and is likely the only person who can compete with me.

Also, hard not to give the MVP to Dirk at this point, but of course KG is the man, can't argue with that. With Finley back, it is likely that his numbers will decrease somewhat. Still a lot of season left.

Go Kings!

[Strider]

Surprising, too, when you consider that I don't follow the NBA all that much at all. Haw haw.

[eestlinc]

Strider is the only one who can run with you? Maybe in the NBA.

[Del Murder]

Only in the NBA.

[Pheesh]

where can i find the rules and how the game works? Or can someone tell me?

P.S. Boston will triumph in the NBA

[Del Murder]

We play on Yahoo and draft players from the NBA talent pool to form our own fantasy teams. Then we get points based on how they do. We're already well into the league this year, so try for next year.

[Pheesh]

i don't have yahoo...but i can get it.

[The Captain]

Here we are a quarter of the way through the NBA season and we've seen some ups and downs.

Ups:

1. The Sonics
2. The Suns
3. The Magic

Downs:

1. The Hornets 2-19?! Are you serious?!
2. The Rockets, so much for the dynamic duo of Yao and T-Mac. Though I still have too much respect for Jeff Van Gundy to declare them dead yet.
3. The Pistons, who look anything but defending Champs right now.

If I had to rank the top 5 teams:

1. Spurs
2. Suns
3. Sonics
4. Kings
5. Magic

Also, in my opinion the MVP picture looks like this:

1. Steve Nash
2. Kevin Garnett
3. Tim Duncan
4. Dirk
5. Ray Allen

To support my Nash argument:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=neel/041215

He's averaging 11 assists and shooting nearly 54% from the field, wow.

My fantasy team is just beginning to mesh well and I think that if Houston can play enough minutes as my utility player, I'll have consistent stas in most categories since right now I'm lacking in 3-pointers and FT%.

Take care all.

[Del Murder]

2-19

[The Captain]

Ah you're right! Thank you good sir.

*Corrects*.

Take care all.

[Del Murder]

Good ol' Warriors. Play solid ball last night in an upset of Dallas in Dallas, then go on to lose to a 1-19 team the next day.

Nash is good, but a lot of the Suns success is due to the emergence of Stoudemire and Marion being one of the top players in the NBA. He was certainly the catalyst, though. Certainly a good pick in fantasy. When I saw Nash go I was very impressed because I had forgotten all about him. Who ended up with him again?

I think it will be Dirk vs. KG all year.

EDIT: Ah, yes. I took the injured Kidd and then KG took Nash one pick later. One of the few times I've been bested in the live draft, so I'll give credit to the kid for that, though my Kidd should be at full strength soon, and I have good depth at PG regardless.

[yo momma]

Can I make players up?:)

C:Jermaine O'neil
PG:Micheal Jordan
SG:Ron Artest(Have these been used?)I'll beat you up!
SF:Magic Johnson
PF:Kareem-Abdul Jabaar

[Kirobaito]

I have bested you! MWAHAHAHA!

Sure, if it wasn't for the fact that I'm sitting 6th now. :( Stupid Pacers ruining my season. :mad2:

[Pheesh]

so just for the hell of it, who do you guys support in the NBA (if you follow it). I go for the celtics.

[Del Murder]

Sac town sucka!

Christie. :cry:

[eestlinc]

I don't like the NBA.

[Del Murder]

I can always watch a basketball game. The athleticism is superior to the other major sports. Baseball and football are thinking man's games and are best to obsess over, but on a random weeknight I can sit and watch a few minutes of NBA action and see something entertaining.

[Pheesh]

well said. Also theres that special time in february (or sometime around there) that is just to cool to ignore. I mean.... which genius came up with an all star weekend.

Peace out and :rock:
EE

[The Captain]

RJ is out for the season? That's a serious blow to my team, and to the Nets.

Take care all.

[The Captain]

WOW! Spurs- Suns, best game of the year thus far and now, OT.

Take care all.

[Strider]

If Nash can stay healthy, I won't regret trading Peja. Again.

[Del Murder]

I think you made a good deal, Fres.

[Strider]

Now I just need a shooting guard that's worth his salt.

My internet was down the last few days, so I hope I didn't miss any big games by anyone.

... Well, after looking it over, the closest thing to a big game was Mike Dunleavy last Friday, so all's well.

[Del Murder]

Dunleavy can be good on any given night, but his inconsistency is annoying. That's why I decided Speedy Claxton to be my Oakland representitive.

SG is a tricky spot to fill. A lot of those guys get points but little else, with the exception of elites like Kobe and Pierce. Christie was one of the good overlooked ones, because you could count on 10-5-5, with almost two steals and good percentages to boot, but the trade to Orlando is hurting that so far.

[eestlinc]

I obviously don't really know enough about the NBA to do well. That said, having two injured point guards doesn't help matters.

[Kirobaito]

Crap. I must stop hitting "accept trade" when I mean to hit "reject trade." Gimme a hand there, Cap? :p

[The Captain]

No prob. I'll look elsewhere for a shooter then, but thanks.

Take care all.

[Strider]

Anyone want Zach Randolph?

[The Captain]

Hey Dingo, what will it take for Ray Allen? I sent you Allen for Marbury, but I'll throw in just about anyone else beside KG.

Take care all.

[Del Murder]

KB and Cap, the trade went through. Did you not want it to? I can edit your rosters back to they way they were...I think. Then again mabye you guys wanted it. Let me know.

[Kirobaito]

I didn't want it to.

EDIT: Doesn't look like it did.

[Del Murder]

Check you roster for tomorrow, kiddo.

[Kirobaito]

Oh, right. :p

[Masamune·1600]

I have to do this next year.

[eestlinc]

watch out, I'm making a late surge!

[The Captain]

My team seems stuck right around 70. I need a boost in the FG% to really make a move.

Take care all.

[Del Murder]

*yawn*

:D

[eestlinc]

considering how many NBA games I've watched this year (zero) I'm pretty pleased with how I'm doing.

[Del Murder]

Haha. That is pretty good, then.

I only watch Kings games. And the end of games that come on before Kings games. Like Detroit-Indiana. :eek:

[Strider]

I'm surprised I'm still in second. You'd better watch your back, man, it's far from over.

[Del Murder]

When I make up the 30something games you have over me it will be, though. Actually, more games probably won't help much since I only really need the percentage categories. At least I'll get a couple more points for minutes.

[eestlinc]

Whew, I climbed into third at the tail end of the season to continue my perfect record of top three finishes in every fantasy league I've played in.

[The Captain]

After RJ went down, I knew my season was in the tubes.

Take care all.

[Del Murder]

RJ isn't good enough to make or break a season.

Hope you all had fun.

[krissy]

Cloud Strife passes to the ball to Squall L, who dribbles but gets intercepted by Mog! Mog's got the ball! Oh, Barrett just made a semi-legal steal! Oh wow, lok at that throw! Boco taking a rebound! Nothin' but net ladies and gents!

[The Captain]

Actually if you look at the numbers he was putting up when he went down, 22 points per game, over 7 rebounds and 4 assists, he left quite a void to fill. Factor in how a healthy J-Kidd would have effected his numbers, he'd probably be averaging closer to 26 had he been healthy, which would have made a big difference.

Take care all.

[Dingo Jellybean]

Man, I'm dead last. Just like last year's NCAA tournament bracket.

I think it's a good idea I avoid these pick'ems and fantasy leagues from now on.

[The Captain]

You have nowhere to go but up! If you stop now, you'll never be able to build upon what you've done thus far even if it doesn't seem like much.

Take care all.

[Dingo Jellybean]

You have nowhere to go but up! If you stop now, you'll never be able to build upon what you've done thus far even if it doesn't seem like much.

Take care all.

I think it's maybe lack of effort. Like, I've been on 4 fantasy leagues, I've always finished last on all of them. I haven't checked my Yahoo! fantasy basketball in 5 months, and when I did...the four starters I had were on IR.

Maybe in the short run, like for 2 weeks, I can probably compete. I didn't even make a single transaction, but everyone else did.

I had Ray Allen, Shaq, Grant Hill (whom I took a chance on and never regret), Q, and others. Allen had a great year and also especially Hill, I love Grant Hill. He's just one of those quality guys that you can root for.

[The Captain]

Indeed, when you compete in anything, especially something spaced out over such a long period of time, it can be very helpful to check up every once in a while to see how you are progressing. Some people, myself included, become so addicted to sports, both in reality and on the fantasy side that we border on the fanatic, but on the flip side, we are aware and able to tweak our lineups more often for better results.

I agree about Grant Hill. There's not a classier player in basketball.

Take care all.

[eestlinc]

Almost any amount of effort would improve your fantasy teams, Dingo, but if you don't think the effort is worth it, best not to even try.