Comments on: Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Value Picks

By: dyeyk2000

dyeyk2000 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:28:20 +0000

bynum – yeah i’m beginning to see how he can be a hit or miss player. i think you can make smarter decisions in the 1st 4 rounds with similar upside instead of bynum.

o’neal – also take into account that the raps were one of the worst rebounding teams last yr. o’neal will contribute greatly to that dimension. i think he can be very productive this year sans health issues.

By: grover

grover — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:08:14 +0000

Well, after the show that Bosh has put on during these Olympics I’d take his defense over O’Neal’s.

I see your point though, Terrance, it’s certainly a more formidable combo than Bosh/Nesterovic or Bosh/Bargnani.

I just question whether O’Neal will play at a high level in fantasy.

By: terrance

terrance — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:16:50 +0000

oneal should provide toughness inside defensively. I know grover talking offense, but oneal can bang a little more on defense and at least provide help D if the perimiter D breaks down. I never thought teams were scared to drive to the whole against bosh, but both of them together and its a different story. no?

By: bucko

bucko — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:13:40 +0000

I like Bynum, but third round is too high for him. First, his per game numbers don’t justify it. He is really good, but not one of the top 36 players. Second, there has been a huge change in the team with the addition of Gasol since he last really played. Could he give you 3rd round pick numbers, yeah but that is if everything falls right. He could easily not be worth a pick in the top 5 rounds. Its extremely difficult to predict what he will give you, which is why I don’t think he should be selected in the first 3 rounds.

By: grover

grover — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:43 +0000

Wait a minute… conventional wisdom has been that part of O’Neal’s problem is that he does not want to play in the post.

In the past, he has shown the desire and the inclination to move out and play more of a perimeter game… precisely like our good friend Chris Bosh. Unfortunately for O’Neal, Bosh is now the better outside scorer and should be spending time there.

I’m not holding out much hope for O’Neal to turn it around and become a strong option.