NBA 2007-08 Top 50 Fantasy Players
by RotoEvil
October 4th, 2007
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| Kevin Garnett |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Boston
PF
(#1 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.50 |
4.00 |
8.00 |
6.00 |
5.75 |
7.00 |
6.75 |
6.00 |
50.00 |
4.00 |
5.00 |
59.00 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
22.0 |
0.1 |
13.0 |
5.0 |
1.3 |
1.9 |
52.0% |
82.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
76 |
22.4 |
0.2 |
12.8 |
4.1 |
1.2 |
1.7 |
47.6% |
83.5% |
| If I get the #1 pick this season, I'm going to pick KG without hesitation. Click here to read 5 reasons why. |
|
| Kobe Bryant |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
LA Lakers
SG
(#2 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
8.50 |
6.50 |
5.25 |
6.00 |
6.75 |
5.00 |
4.75 |
7.50 |
50.25 |
3.00 |
4.00 |
57.25 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
32.5 |
2.0 |
5.6 |
5.2 |
1.7 |
0.6 |
46.0% |
86.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
77 |
31.6 |
1.8 |
5.7 |
5.4 |
1.4 |
0.5 |
46.3% |
86.8% |
| Kobe was the #1 fantasy player last season and he could very well pull off the same feat this year. While I wouldn't call myself a "Kobe hater," I've never been a big fan of the guy. After he demanded a trade awhile back, I would have set his misc. value around 1.5, but a couple positive things have happened since then (it's now a 4.0). First, the Lakers brought back Derek Fisher. If anyone can help Kobe stay balanced, it's Fisher. Another plus was Kobe's body transformation in preparation for the FIBA Americas tournament. Knowing that he had to guard smaller and quicker players, Kobe lost nearly 20 pounds by cutting out some of his favorite foods. Bryant was visibly slimmer and quicker, and it helped him shut down players like the Brazilian Blur. It seems that the scoring champ has re-dedicated himself to defense, which should boost his steals and blocks and make him even more unstoppable. One concern is that Kobe has only played in 80+ games three times in his career. As a result, I have him ranked #2 overall, but I can't fault you for picking him #1. |
|
| Shawn Marion |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Phoenix
SF
(#3 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
5.75 |
5.25 |
7.00 |
4.25 |
7.50 |
6.50 |
6.25 |
5.50 |
48.00 |
5.00 |
3.00 |
56.00 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
17.6 |
1.0 |
10.2 |
1.6 |
2.0 |
1.6 |
51.0% |
82.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
80 |
17.5 |
1.0 |
9.8 |
1.7 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
52.4% |
81.0% |
| Marion has probably been the most consistent and reliable fantasy player since the year 2000. He's shot over 80% from the line and blocked over a shot a game every single year and he's been over 17 points and 9 boards per game for the past 7 seasons. He's also made at least 1 three to go with over 2 steals per game for the past 5 years and has shot over 50% from the field for the past 2 years. Except for assists, Marion helps you out in every single category. His PLATINUM club status in the 1+ block & 77% FT club and his GOLD club status in the 1+ three & 47% FG club are perfect examples of why he's so valuable. Perhaps his best statistic is the fact that he's missed just a total of 12 games since 2000, giving him a perfect 5.0 injury rating. There's only one negative surrounding Marion's fantasy value, but it's a big one: he's not happy in Phoenix and recently demanded a trade. The guy has been getting love from fantasy owners for years now, but doesn't feel like he's getting the same love from management. If he does indeed get traded, his fantasy value will most likely fall. The Suns have been the best fantasy team for several years now, and any other situation would be a downgrade. Even if he stays with the Suns, the Matrix does not seem happy and that could affect his level of play. Right now I have him ranked #3, but if this situation worsens, his ranking will fall. |
|
| Dirk Nowitzki |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Dallas
PF
(#4 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.00 |
5.25 |
6.50 |
5.25 |
4.50 |
5.50 |
6.00 |
7.50 |
47.50 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
55.50 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
25.0 |
1.0 |
9.0 |
3.4 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
50.0% |
90.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
78 |
24.6 |
0.9 |
8.9 |
3.4 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
50.2% |
90.4% |
| Last season's MVP had an embarassing early exit in the playoffs, which will either hurt his confidence or inspire him even more to get that elusive ring. I say the latter. He recorded career -highs in assists, FG%, and FT% last season, but his threes, steals, and blocks were all down. I'm projecting a slight uptick in all of those cats for '06-07. If he can re-join both the 1+ three & 47% FG club and the 1+ block & 77% FT club, it will help out his value considerably. Dirk's only missed a total of 9 games the past 3 seasons, for a solid 4.0 injury rating. Dirk isn't the most exciting player to have on your team, but he definitely gets the job done. |
|
| LeBron James |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Cleveland
SF
(#5 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.75 |
5.75 |
5.75 |
6.50 |
6.75 |
5.25 |
5.50 |
3.75 |
47.00 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
55.00 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
28.6 |
1.4 |
7.0 |
6.2 |
1.7 |
0.7 |
48.0% |
72.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
78 |
27.3 |
1.3 |
6.7 |
6.0 |
1.6 |
0.7 |
47.6% |
69.8% |
| LeBron's '06-07 regular season was very disappointing for fantasy owners who picked him #1 overall. His stats were down in almost every category and his FT% was a career-low 69.8%, which is simply unacceptable for someone who gets to the line nearly 10 times per game and is supposed to be the consensus #1 pick. Still, his FG% was good enough to make the 1+ three & 47% FG club, and it's only going to get better. For '07-08, I am projecting a slight uptick in almost every category. LeBron gets a 4.0 for injury value because he has only missed a total of 12 games in 4 seasons. Bron-Bron's potential is limitless and he's such a likeable, professional, and charismatic guy that he deserves a 5.0 misc. rating, but I'm only giving him a 4.0 due to the cloudiness surrounding Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic. Signing a versatile veteran like Devin Brown is going to help, but LeBron would benefit from the 2 youngsters returning as well. |
|
| Steve Nash |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Phoenix
PG
(#6 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
5.75 |
6.50 |
4.25 |
9.25 |
4.50 |
4.25 |
6.50 |
6.00 |
47.00 |
3.00 |
4.50 |
54.50 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
18.4 |
2.0 |
3.4 |
11.4 |
0.8 |
0.1 |
52.0% |
90.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
76 |
18.6 |
2.1 |
3.5 |
11.6 |
0.8 |
0.1 |
53.2% |
89.9% |
| The two-time MVP had another stellar season in '06-07, setting career highs in assists, threes made, FG%, and 3P%. In recent years, Nash has dominated the assists category like no one else in any other category. From a fantasy perspective, the only thing you can complain about is his lack of steals. Nash's injury rating is only a 3.0 because he's missed a total of 16 games the past 3 seasons and has played in 80+ games only twice in his career. However, he keeps himself in great shape (focusing on balance and core strength) and seems to have several more MVP-like seasons in him. Click here to read more about why Steve Nash is such a special player. |
|
| Gilbert Arenas |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Washington
PG
(#7 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.75 |
7.75 |
4.75 |
6.50 |
7.25 |
4.25 |
3.25 |
6.75 |
48.25 |
2.50 |
3.50 |
54.25 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
29.0 |
2.9 |
4.6 |
6.0 |
1.9 |
0.2 |
42.0% |
84.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
74 |
28.4 |
2.8 |
4.6 |
6.0 |
1.9 |
0.2 |
41.8% |
84.4% |
| Arenas is a fantasy beast when it comes to points, threes, steals, and FT%, but his poor FG% put teams in a pretty big hole last season. If he could duplicate the 44.7% from the field that he shot in '05-06, he would be a lock for #1 fantasy PG, but since this is far from a given, there are plenty of reasons to go with Nash instead. Arenas has played in 80+ games in 3 of the past 5 seasons, but his injury rating is only a 2.5 because he had left knee surgery in April. He might be at 100% for the season opener, but I'm being be cautious about someone who relies so much on his quick bursts of speed. And while Agent Zero is undoubtedly one of the most talented and entertaining players in the league, his swelling ego is starting to rub me the wrong way. If I want to win (an NBA title OR a fantasy title), I'm opting for the Canadian. |
|
| Pau Gasol |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Memphis
C
(#8 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.50 |
4.00 |
7.00 |
5.25 |
3.75 |
7.50 |
7.25 |
4.50 |
45.75 |
3.00 |
4.00 |
52.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
22.2 |
0.1 |
10.2 |
3.5 |
0.5 |
2.2 |
55.0% |
74.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
59 |
20.8 |
0.1 |
9.8 |
3.4 |
0.5 |
2.1 |
53.8% |
74.8% |
| Gasol sat out the beginning of the '06-07 season with a foot injury, so Memphis slowly eased him back. In his first 10 games, he averaged just 25.2 minutes, 17.1 points, and 4.8 rebounds per game. After that his stats were incredible: 38.4 minutes, 21.5 points, 10.9 boards, 3.7 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game. And consider that the Memphis PG's last year were an aging Damon Stoudamire and shoot-first, pass-second Chucky Atkins. Now Memphis has a super quick playmaker in Mike Conley, one of Gasol's best friends from Spain in the talented Juan Carlos Navarro, and an explosive bulldog in Kyle Lowry running the show. Memphis is going to be a much better team as a result, and Gasol is going to get more easy buckets this season. Yao and Amare (and maybe even Bosh and Jefferson) will be drafted before Gasol in most drafts, but I'll be targeting Pau! |
|
| Yao Ming |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Houston
C
(#9 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.00 |
4.00 |
6.75 |
4.75 |
3.50 |
7.25 |
7.00 |
7.00 |
47.25 |
2.00 |
3.50 |
52.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
25.0 |
0.0 |
9.6 |
2.4 |
0.4 |
2.0 |
54.0% |
84.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
48 |
25.0 |
0.0 |
9.4 |
2.0 |
0.4 |
2.0 |
51.6% |
86.2% |
| Yao was the #1 fantasy center last season using per game averages, but he only played in 48 games. That marked the second year in a row that he played in less than 60 games, after missing only 2 games total his first three years in the league. His recent injuries are a cause for concern, as is the constant pressure placed upon him for being China's biggest sports star. But still, you get the feeling that Yao has yet to even come close to realizing his full potential. He is about to join Kevin McHale and Larry Nance as the only players in the 2+ block & 82% FT DIAMOND club. After being knocked out in the 1st round of the playoffs, Yao gladly accepted some tutelage from future Hall-of-famer Hakeem Olajuwon. Yao said that what he learned most from Hakeem was his mentality. "I can hear very strongly from him, 'You are the biggest player on the court. You need to be dominant.' I feel a little bit different. I feel his heart." With new head coach Rick Adelman and new assistant coach Jack Sikma taking over, the Rockets plan to use Yao more efficiently and effectively this season. If that happens (and Yao can stay healthy), he'll be the #1 fantasy center this year. |
|
| Amare Stoudemire |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Phoenix
C
(#10 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.50 |
4.00 |
7.00 |
4.00 |
5.00 |
6.25 |
7.50 |
5.00 |
45.25 |
3.00 |
4.50 |
52.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
22.0 |
0.0 |
10.2 |
1.2 |
1.0 |
1.4 |
56.0% |
76.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
82 |
20.4 |
0.0 |
9.6 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.3 |
57.5% |
78.1% |
| After a slow start, Amare really turned it on, making 1st team All-NBA and finishing the season as the #1 ranked fantasy center. His FG% was outstanding, but he really helped his cause by hitting over 78% of his free throws, making the 1+ block and 77% FT club for the first time. I'm projecting his %'s to drop a little bit this year, but all of his other numbers to go up. Starting from his rookie year, Stoudemire's games played have gone from 82 to 55 to 80 to 3 to 82. Hopefully the trend doesn't continue this season, but he's already undergone minor knee surgery. I'm giving him a 3.0 injury rating and ranking him just below Pau and Yao. |
|
| Andre Iguodala |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Philadelphia
SG
(#11 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.00 |
4.75 |
5.25 |
6.50 |
7.50 |
5.00 |
4.25 |
6.00 |
45.25 |
3.50 |
4.00 |
52.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
19.4 |
0.7 |
5.8 |
6.0 |
2.0 |
0.6 |
44.0% |
80.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
76 |
18.2 |
0.6 |
5.7 |
5.7 |
2.0 |
0.4 |
44.7% |
82.0% |
| Iggy's biggest fantasy strength is steals: he finished 4th in the NBA in steals per game. However, he contributes in every category, and he'll only hurt you in FG% because he has to carry Philly on his shoulders. After Iverson got traded, He averaged around 19 points, 6 dimes, and 5.5 boards to go along with solid threes and blocks and great FT shooting. What's scary is that he's just 23 years old and has plenty of room for improvement. I just hope that he doesn't get frustrated with his teammates, because Philly is going to be in for a long season. |
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| Dwight Howard |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Orlando
C
(#12 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.25 |
4.00 |
7.75 |
4.50 |
5.00 |
7.25 |
8.00 |
1.50 |
44.25 |
4.00 |
4.50 |
52.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
20.4 |
0.0 |
12.4 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
60.0% |
64.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
82 |
17.6 |
0.0 |
12.3 |
1.9 |
0.9 |
1.9 |
60.3% |
58.6% |
The man-beast set career-highs in points, assists, blocks, and FG% last season and finished among the top 12 in 3 of the 8 roto cats: 12th in blocks, 3rd in rebounds (was 2nd the year before), and 2nd in FG% (but way more beastly than Mikki Moore). He also led the Magic back to the playoffs for the first time since 2003 and was selected as the starting center for Team USA. Oh yeah, and he wanted to throw down a 360 dunk on a 12 foot rim in the dunk contest!
The addition of Rashard Lewis is going to help out Howard a lot, and he could easily drop 20 a game this season. His injury rating is a solid 4.0 because he hasn't missed a single game in 3 seasons. When you consider all of this plus the fact that he's just 21 years old, you start to see what kind of upside he has. Dwight is a devout Christian, and if HE'S not blessed then I don't know anyone who is (altho him wanting the cross on the NBA logo prevents me from giving him a perfect 5). The only thing he doesn't have going for him is his free throw shooting: he's been under 60% each the past 2 years. But unlike Shaq, I don't think he plans on staying down there. In the FIBA Americas tournament he shot 30-45 from the line (66.7%), so I'll predict him to shoot 64% this year. If he can just pump up his points and FT shooting, he'll go from being a top 25 player to a top 12 player. |
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| Chris Paul |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
New Orleans
PG
(#13 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
5.75 |
5.25 |
4.75 |
8.00 |
7.25 |
4.00 |
4.25 |
5.75 |
45.00 |
3.00 |
4.50 |
52.50 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
17.5 |
1.0 |
4.6 |
9.2 |
1.9 |
0.0 |
44.0% |
84.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
64 |
17.3 |
0.8 |
4.4 |
8.9 |
1.8 |
0.0 |
43.7% |
81.8% |
| After winning Rookie of the Year in '05-06, Chris Paul followed it up with a very solid second season. His only setback was missing 18 games due to a foot injury, which led to the Hornets missing out on the playoffs. After watching fellow '05 draftmate Deron Williams lead his team to the Western Conference Finals (becoming a star in the process), surely Paul will want to step his game up one notch higher in '07-08. The addition of Mo-Pete is going to help, but what Paul really needs is David West and Peja Stojakovic to stay healthy. I'm projecting a slight increase across the board for CP3, ranking him ahead of Jason Kidd. |
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| Dwyane Wade |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Miami
SG
(#14 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.50 |
4.50 |
5.00 |
7.25 |
7.50 |
5.75 |
5.75 |
6.00 |
49.25 |
-1.00 |
4.00 |
52.25 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
27.4 |
0.5 |
5.0 |
7.4 |
2.0 |
1.1 |
49.0% |
80.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
51 |
27.4 |
0.4 |
4.7 |
7.5 |
2.1 |
1.2 |
49.1% |
80.7% |
| Until Wade dislocated his shoulder last February, he was the #1 fantasy player in the NBA. He still didn’t make many threes, but the rest of his per game stats were ridiculous: 27.4 points, 4.7 boards, 7.5 dimes, 2.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks on 49.1% FG shooting and 80.7% FT shooting. It takes a very special player to dish out that many assists and block over a shot a game without hurting your %'s. When healthy, D. Wade can carry your team. However, health has been a problem for the explosive high flyer. Wade has missed a total of 64 games his first 4 seasons in the league, and it looks to be more of the same in '07-08. Wade is still rehabbing his injuries and will most likely miss the beginning of the season. Still, D. Wade is just too freakin' good to let slip past the 2nd round. |
|
| Tim Duncan |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
San Antonio
PF
(#15 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.00 |
4.00 |
7.25 |
5.25 |
4.75 |
7.75 |
6.75 |
2.75 |
44.50 |
3.50 |
4.00 |
52.00 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
19.8 |
0.0 |
10.8 |
3.4 |
0.8 |
2.3 |
52.0% |
66.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
80 |
20.0 |
0.0 |
10.6 |
3.4 |
0.8 |
2.4 |
54.6% |
63.7% |
| Another year, another ring for Timmy D. After 9 straight seasons on the All-NBA 1st team, Duncan had to settle for 2nd team last season. Still, he's one of the best players in the game and a guy that can carry your fantasy team. He's a lock for 20 points, 10+ boards, 3+ assists, and 2+ blocks per game. His shooting %'s are a little harder to predict. After shooting between 48.4%-51.3% from the field for 8 straight seasons, Duncan hit 54.6% of his shots in '06-07, his highest mark since his rookie season. His FT% last year was 63.7%, well below his career average of 68%. While it would be nice if he could hit 70%, I'm projecting a modest 66%. Duncan has been pretty solid injury-wise, playing in 80+ games in 5 of his last 7 seasons. Keep in mind that his April stats usually slip as he rests up for the playoffs, but Duncan is still a top 20 fantasy player. |
|
| Josh Smith |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Atlanta
SF
(#16 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
5.75 |
4.50 |
6.50 |
5.25 |
6.00 |
8.75 |
4.50 |
4.00 |
45.25 |
3.00 |
3.50 |
51.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
17.8 |
0.5 |
8.8 |
3.5 |
1.4 |
3.0 |
45.0% |
70.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
72 |
16.4 |
0.5 |
8.6 |
3.3 |
1.4 |
2.9 |
43.9% |
69.3% |
| J-Smoov set career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game in '06-07. He's entering his 4th NBA season but is still just 21 years old, meaning he has plenty of room for improvement. His shooting %'s were very poor (43.9% FG, 25.0% 3P, and 69.3% FT), and he won't be worthy of a 1st round pick until he can get those up. The high flyer is a fun player to own, but if you take him too soon, your %'s are going to pay for it. |
|
| Rashard Lewis |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Orlando
SF
(#17 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.50 |
7.00 |
5.50 |
4.75 |
5.50 |
5.25 |
5.00 |
5.75 |
45.25 |
3.00 |
3.50 |
51.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
22.2 |
2.5 |
6.6 |
2.5 |
1.2 |
0.7 |
47.0% |
82.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
60 |
22.4 |
2.5 |
6.6 |
2.4 |
1.1 |
0.7 |
46.1% |
84.1% |
| After 9 seasons in a Seattle uniform, Rashard Lewis is now a Magic man. Lewis is still just 28 years old, and even though he no longer needs to worry about money, he should still be amped to play with a man-beast who will help him take Orlando to the next level. That's the plan anyway. I'm projecting a healthy
bump up in FG%. If that happens, he'll be re-joining the 1+ three & 47% FG club. Unless he places too much pressure on himself to prove his worth, this should be Lewis' best season yet. |
|
| Jason Kidd |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
New Jersey
PG
(#18 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
4.75 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
8.00 |
6.50 |
4.50 |
3.75 |
5.00 |
44.50 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
51.50 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
12.8 |
1.6 |
7.4 |
9.0 |
1.6 |
0.3 |
40.0% |
78.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
80 |
13.0 |
1.6 |
8.2 |
9.2 |
1.6 |
0.3 |
40.6% |
77.8% |
| Kidd is entering his 14th season in the NBA , but he's still one of the best in the business, as evidenced by the huge impact he made on Team USA in the FIBA Americas tournament. His injury rating is solid because he's played in 80+ games in 4 of the past 6 seaons. Kidd averaged a career-high 8.2 boards last season, but that number is sure to come back down with Jamaal Magloire joining the team and Nenad Krstic coming back from injury. Some of his other numbers may decline as well, as Kidd is supposed to play less minutes in '07-08. He's still a top 20 fantasy player, but taking him in the 1st round would be a bit of a stretch. |
|
| Paul Pierce |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Boston
SF
(#19 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.50 |
6.50 |
5.50 |
5.25 |
5.50 |
4.75 |
4.50 |
5.50 |
44.00 |
3.50 |
4.00 |
51.50 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
22.0 |
2.0 |
6.4 |
3.7 |
1.2 |
0.4 |
46.0% |
80.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
47 |
25.0 |
2.3 |
5.9 |
4.1 |
1.0 |
0.3 |
43.9% |
79.6% |
| Pierce's '06-07 season was a disappointing one. He missed 35 games due to injury and his team had the 2nd worst record in the NBA. His steals (1.0) and blocks (.3) were also well below his career averages of 1.7 and .7 per game, respectively. This season is going to be much different for Pierce with Allen & KG in town. His points and assists will take a hit, but I'm projecting an increase for most of his other stats. Now that he doesn't have to carry the load on offense, his FG% should go up and he can do a better job on defense. Pierce said that he plans on playing at a lighter weight this season so he can guard smaller players, which shows how he's re-dedicated himself this summer. Expect a nice bounceback season from The Truth in '07-08. |
|
| Chris Bosh |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Toronto
C
(#20 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.75 |
4.25 |
7.25 |
5.00 |
4.25 |
6.25 |
6.00 |
5.50 |
45.25 |
2.00 |
4.00 |
51.25 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
23.2 |
0.2 |
10.8 |
2.8 |
0.7 |
1.4 |
50.0% |
80.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
69 |
22.6 |
0.2 |
10.7 |
2.5 |
0.6 |
1.3 |
49.6% |
78.5% |
| CB4 set career-highs in points, boards, and threes last season (12-35). He is an excellent shooter, as evidenced by his GOLD CLUB status in the 1+ block & 77% FT club. Adding another sharpshooter in Jason Kapono should only open up things more for Bosh. I'm projecting a stat increase across the board for Bosh, who will be an excellent #1 center. However, the plantar fascitis that bothered him last season is still lingering around. He had to withdraw from the FIBA Americas tournament, which is a bad sign for someone who's missed a total of 25 games the past 2 seasons. |
|
| Ray Allen |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Boston
SG
(#21 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.50 |
7.25 |
4.50 |
5.25 |
6.00 |
4.25 |
4.25 |
6.75 |
44.75 |
2.50 |
4.00 |
51.25 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
22.4 |
2.6 |
4.2 |
3.8 |
1.4 |
0.2 |
45.0% |
90.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
55 |
26.4 |
3.0 |
4.5 |
4.1 |
1.5 |
0.2 |
43.8% |
90.3% |
| Ray Allen led the league in 3-pointers made per game once again last season, but his season was cut short in April so he could have bone spurs removed from both of his ankles. Supposedly, his ankles are stronger than ever now and he'll be ready to go for '07-08. His FG% should be better, but I'm projecting a slight decrease in all of his other stats. Allen is still a great #1 option at SG, and he'll help your team finish near the top in threes. |
|
| Carmelo Anthony |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Denver
SF
(#22 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.50 |
4.75 |
5.25 |
5.25 |
5.50 |
4.75 |
5.50 |
5.75 |
44.25 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
51.25 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
27.6 |
0.7 |
5.8 |
3.6 |
1.2 |
0.4 |
48.0% |
80.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
65 |
28.9 |
0.6 |
6.0 |
3.8 |
1.2 |
0.3 |
47.6% |
80.8% |
| Melo's scoring dipped slightly after the arrival of Iverson, but it was more a matter of his FG% dropping than AI taking shots away from him. Before the arrival of Iverson, Anthony was shooting 50% from the field. After the trade, his FG% dropped to 46%. What gives? I thought they were supposed to help each other. Regardless, Anthony is still a solid all-around fantasy player who doesn't hurt you in any category. And after watching him step up as one of the leaders of Team USA, it seems like Melo has finally matured. |
|
| Michael Redd |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Milwaukee
SG
(#23 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.50 |
6.75 |
4.50 |
4.75 |
5.50 |
4.25 |
4.75 |
6.50 |
44.50 |
3.00 |
3.50 |
51.00 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
27.0 |
2.2 |
4.0 |
2.4 |
1.2 |
0.2 |
46.0% |
85.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
53 |
26.7 |
2.2 |
3.7 |
2.3 |
1.2 |
0.2 |
46.5% |
82.9% |
| Redd was one of the most potent offensive players in '06-07. He finished 5th in points, 10th in FTM, and 12th in 3PM per game, to go along with solid shooting percentages (the silky smooth lefty came very close to making the 1+ three & 47% FG club). He spent his offseason playing for team USA, where he nailed 29/64 threes in only 199 total minutes. That experience should only help him get ready for an even better '07-08. |
|
| Vince Carter |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
New Jersey
SG
(#24 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
7.00 |
6.25 |
5.25 |
5.75 |
5.00 |
4.75 |
4.25 |
5.50 |
43.75 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
50.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
24.8 |
1.8 |
5.8 |
4.8 |
1.0 |
0.4 |
44.0% |
80.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
82 |
25.2 |
1.9 |
6.0 |
4.8 |
1.0 |
0.4 |
45.4% |
80.2% |
| Carter had a great all-around season in '06-07. He posted career-highs in boards and assists and finished in the top 20 in both points (7th) and threes made (20th) per game. He'll continue to put up great numbers in those cats in '07-08. However, his 1.0 steals and .4 blocks were well below his career averages of 1.3 and .9, respectively, and they have been trending down for several years now (don't expect them to bounce back). Once considered a fragile player (Half man, half a season), Vince has only missed a total of 3 games the past 2 seasons. He'll be a solid #1 SG for your fantasy team. |
|
| Al Jefferson |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Minnesota
C
(#25 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.00 |
4.00 |
7.50 |
4.25 |
4.75 |
6.75 |
7.00 |
4.00 |
44.25 |
2.50 |
4.00 |
50.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
19.4 |
0.0 |
11.8 |
1.6 |
0.9 |
1.7 |
53.0% |
68.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
69 |
16.0 |
0.0 |
11.0 |
1.3 |
0.7 |
1.5 |
51.4% |
68.1% |
| Big Al broke through in a big way last season. After coming off the bench for his first 9 games, Al started the rest of the way, averaging 17.1 points, 11.6 boards, and 1.6 blocks. His numbers after the All-Star break were even more impressive: 19.8 PPG on 55.4% shooting from the field. Al was so impressive that he got traded for Kevin Garnett in the offseason. While he has a very bright future, the young T-Wolves are going to struggle mightily this season, which may affect his fantasy value. Jefferson's injury rating is only a 2.5 because he has yet to play in more than 71 games in an NBA season. He'll still be a top fantasy center for '07-08 and years to come. (Sidenote: depending on where you look, Wikipedia says that Al's FULL first name is either "Albus" or "Algus.") http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Jefferson |
|
| Chauncey Billups |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Detroit
PG
(#26 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
5.50 |
6.25 |
4.25 |
7.00 |
5.25 |
4.50 |
4.25 |
6.75 |
43.75 |
3.50 |
3.50 |
50.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
17.0 |
1.8 |
3.3 |
7.0 |
1.1 |
0.2 |
43.0% |
88.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
70 |
17.0 |
1.6 |
3.4 |
7.2 |
1.2 |
0.2 |
42.7% |
88.3% |
| Billups' stats were down a little bit last season, but he's still one of the top PG's in the league. He finished in the top 10 in both assists (9th) and FT% (8th). The only player with a higher % AND more attempts per game was Dirk Nowitzki, so hiis FT% is extremely valuable. Billups shot only 34.5% from 3-point land last year, but shot over 42% the previous 2 seasons, so I'm projecting an increase in threes for '07-08. He missed 12 games last year, but played in 78+ games the 3 seasons prior, so is injury rating is a solid 3.5. Mr. Big Shot is a great #1 PG. |
|
| Baron Davis |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
INJ. VAL |
MISC. VAL |
TOTAL |
Golden St.
PG
(#27 overall) |
CAT. VALUES |
|
6.00 |
5.75 |
4.75 |
7.50 |
7.75 |
4.75 |
4.00 |
4.75 |
45.25 |
1.00 |
4.50 |
50.75 |
| '07-08 PROJ. |
19.8 |
1.4 |
4.4 |
8.2 |
2.1 |
0.4 |
43.0% |
75.0% |
|
| '06-07 STATS |
63 |
20.1 |
1.3 |
4.4 |
8.1 |
2.1 |
0.5 |
43.9% |
74.5% |
| Using per game averages, Baron was the #13 roto player last season, but using total stats he fell to #33. That's the knock on Baron. He played in all 82 games his first 3 years in the league, but has failed to play in more than 67 games in a season since then. When healthy, he's awesome (as everyone saw in last year's playoffs). Baron's fantasy subtotal rating is higher than Paul, Kidd, and Billups, but they're all ranked above him thanks to higher injury ratings. Supposedly, he's the lightest he's been in a long time, which is a good sign for the upcoming season. Take him in the 2nd round if you feel lucky, but the 3rd round makes more sense. |
|
| Caron Butler |
GP |
PTS |
3's |
REB |
ASS |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
SUB TOTAL |
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