Create Your Own Fantasy Hoops Fortune By Adhering To These League Draft Tips
When it comes to fantasy basketball, you want to make sure that you have a team that’s fun to follow. The NBA has a long season and if you don’t have a good strategy going in to your draft, you will likely be in trouble.
Of course luck has a role in fantasy sports, but you want to maximize your chances of doing well by having a solid draft. Here are some tips to follow.
After 5 years of fantasy basketball I can safely say assists and blocks are the two hardest categories to come by. Very few players put up numbers in either stat exceptionally well, and only two (Dwayne Wade and Lebron James) can do both.
If you have a top five pick in your draft, here would be my recommended order for the 2010-2011 season: Lebron, Durant, Wade, Chris Paul, Dirk.
But back to reality, you want to go after someone who blocks or gets a lot of assists. Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo will most likely be the top two point guards available and either is a great pick. They both are top 5 in assists and steals. Steals are also hard to come by.
If you are looking for someone who blocks well, Dwight Howard is far and away the best. His free throw percentage is extremely detrimental to your team though, so I’d go for someone else like Pau Gasol or Lamarcus Aldridge.
Rebounds are also a very important stat to consider. It is a good idea to look for a solid rebounder that also has a high free throw percentage. This is not that common and guys like Brook Lopez and Pau Gasol meet the description.
Finally, turnovers are a sneaky stat that can easily add up. Be wary of drafting someone like Steven Jackson or Brandon Jennings who score a lot, but give the ball up a ton.
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