2012 - CB Draft: "How's My Team Look?"

[GreenFaith1819]

For me (and in this format), I think "Top Tier" help is pick and choose.

Take for instance, Mike Conley - he is easily a top 8 PG in the league and would probably put up better numbers on a different team.

Lionel Hollins clearly favors Rudy-Marc-Zach as their Big Three. But even with that, Mike Conley is perhaps the most complete PG out there, and a very good shooter from deep and from the field - as well as a great defender (2.2 steals last season - tops among PGs I believe.

What type of increased production are you expecting from Mike Conley?

I'm expecting a slight ppg increase from him, which I can see him doing easily. He will probably alternate with KG for 3 or 4 on the dpeth chart scoring-wise.

I'm expecting an increase in his assists, from roughly 7 to around 9. His steals will remain among the tops in the leage (2 or more).

I believe Conley can easily produce stellar defense, leadership, 16-17 pts, 9 assists, 2 steals and 3 reb season from him in this format, and do it efficiently.

[Rondo2287]

So when does voting start?

[nickagneta]

So when does voting start?

I'm done with it already. Stayed up late and read all the ridiculously positive spins on each team that are their pressers and voted this morning.

Can't wait to see Houston finish dead last.

[Roy H.]

So when does voting start?

I'm done with it already. Stayed up late and read all the ridiculously positive spins on each team that are their pressers and voted this morning.

Can't wait to see Houston finish dead last.

Not sure you'll finish behind Philly or Miami.

[nickagneta]

Should there be a moratorium on releasing your vote or can I tell everyone how I voted so they can get mad at me and put Houston last instead of first, where they belong.

Seriously, should people refrain from releasing their vote until polls close. Question mark.

[Roy H.]

Should there be a moratorium on releasing your vote or can I tell everyone how I voted so they can get mad at me and put Houston last instead of first, where they belong.

Seriously, should people refrain from releasing their vote until polls close. Question mark.

Some folks have already posted theirs, I think.  It shouldn't be an issue.

[indeedproceed]

Should there be a moratorium on releasing your vote or can I tell everyone how I voted so they can get mad at me and put Houston last instead of first, where they belong.

Seriously, should people refrain from releasing their vote until polls close. Question mark.

Let em fly. Also for those who haven't been commenting much, I encourage people to think about releasing their ballot before they submit it. Gives GM's a shot to change your mind, and everyone feels like they were given a fair shot.

[Rondo2287]

Eastern Conference:
Pistons
Bulls
Wizards
Pacers
Magic
Boston
Knicks
Nets
Cavs
Heat
76ers


Western Conference
Dallas
Lakers
Blazers
Clippers
Jazz
Suns
Golden State
Hornets
Nuggets
Thunder
Rockets
Spurs



Thats my pre-emptive ranking.  Havent voted yet

[Roy H.]

Eastern Conference:
Pistons
Bulls
Wizards
Pacers
Magic
Boston
Knicks
Nets
Cavs
Heat
76ers


Western Conference
Dallas
Lakers
Blazers
Clippers
Jazz
Suns
Golden State
Hornets
Nuggets
Thunder
Rockets
Spurs



Thats my pre-emptive ranking.  Havent voted yet

I'm curious:  where would you rank your own team?

[nickagneta]

Eastern Conference

Bulls
Hawks
Pacers
Celtics
Pistons
Knicks
Wizards
Cavaliers
Magic
Nets
Heat
76ers

Western Conference

Mavericks
Lakers
Blazers
Hornets
Suns
Nuggets
Warriors
Clippers
Thunder
Jazz
Spurs

[Roy H.]

Eastern Conference

Bulls
Hawks
Pacers
Celtics
Pistons
Knicks
Wizards
Cavaliers
Magic
Nets
Heat
76ers

Western Conference

Mavericks
Lakers
Blazers
Hornets
Suns
Nuggets
Warriors
Clippers
Thunder
Jazz
Spurs

Can I ask what you didn't like about the Jazz?

[Rondo2287]

Eastern Conference:
Pistons
Bulls
Wizards
Pacers
Magic
Boston
Knicks
Nets
Cavs
Heat
76ers


Western Conference
Dallas
Lakers
Blazers
Clippers
Jazz
Suns
Golden State
Hornets
Nuggets
Thunder
Rockets
Spurs



Thats my pre-emptive ranking.  Havent voted yet

I'm curious:  where would you rank your own team?

An upper echilon called "The "how did this team even get put together?" conference".....Still waiting for IP to release the voting rules for that conference

In all seriousness though, in the regular season im shooting for the 3rd-4th seed.  In the playoffs I don't think there is a team in either conference that we couldnt beat

[celticpride07]

No love for Okc ? Tremendous depth and a starting 5 that works well together. Superstat bigman and rising star tyreke Evans. Bargnani is a 3rd option...

[Roy H.]

No love for Okc ? Tremendous depth and a starting 5 that works well together. Superstat bigman and rising star tyreke Evans. Bargnani is a 3rd option...

I think your team suffers from having two guys that CelticsBloggers are down on presently:  Tyreke and Bargnani.  There are probably a dozen players who, for whatever reason, hurt a team just by having them.  Monta, Mo Williams, Bargnani, Tyreke...  Sometimes guys can shed a perception, though, like Zach Randolph.

[indeedproceed]

No love for Okc ? Tremendous depth and a starting 5 that works well together. Superstat bigman and rising star tyreke Evans. Bargnani is a 3rd option...

I think your team suffers from having two guys that CelticsBloggers are down on presently:  Tyreke and Bargnani.  There are probably a dozen players who, for whatever reason, hurt a team just by having them.  Monta, Mo Williams, Bargnani, Tyreke...  Sometimes guys can shed a perception, though, like Zach Randolph.

You've gotta know where the line is where you're just pushing them too much.

For example, with Bargnani, 25 minutes a night as a super-sub I thought you can sell on a contender.

As a second scoring option, and on a team with Andrew Bynum as the leader? Notsomuch.

Tyreke Evans for me, almost the same exact situation. Selling him as a 6th man to give a different look on a team with strong vet leadership, I think he could be a difference maker.