tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69940087083476899262024-03-27T16:53:38.155-07:00The Greatest MLB Showdown ProjectDavid Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.comBlogger533125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-88586339752693760592024-03-24T09:57:00.000-07:002024-03-24T09:57:59.958-07:002023 NPB Set Part 2 - Central League<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> The Hanshin Tigers ended the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_Colonel">Curse of Colonel</a> (Sanders) and took home their first championship since 1985. They were absolutely loaded, they scored the most runs and had the best ERA in the CL. They had the Rookie of the Year and MVP in starting pitcher, Shoki Murakami (oddly though, he didn't win the Best 9 pitcher award...). The Carp were a bit of a surprise and finished 2nd beating out a fairly loaded BayStars team and the vaunted Giants. The Swallows were a very big disappointment in 2023 after making the Japan Series the year before. And the Dragons...well, they're the Dragons.<br /><br />If you want to follow NPB at all going forward, I can't recommend <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YakyuCosmopolitan">Yakyu Cosmopolitan</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-b9X6J-AE8N1mkZ8po29g">Gaijin Baseball</a> enough. Both are active on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and are invaluable resources for learning about the NPB, both past and present. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1st place - Hanshin Tigers (85-53-5) - Won Japan Series in 7 games over the Orix Buffaloes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />This team is absolutely stacked. Their usual ace, Koyo Aoyagi, had a rough season overall, but threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 7 of the Japan Series. New ace, Shoki Murakami, emerged and was absolutely sensational. A 1.75 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with a 9:1 strikeout to walk ratio. He's undersized at 5'8", and a bit old for a rookie, will be 26 next season, but hard to argue with those results. <br /><br />Koji Chikamoto led CL position players in WAR with 7.2 (2nd in NPB to Kondoh). He's always really solid, but this year found a more consistent approach to get on base where his speed can wreak havoc. He led the CL in steals in 28 on 31 attempts. He was also the Japan Series MVP as he went 14-29 (.483 AVG). Dude is just a baller, fractured his ribs on a HBP and then made this <a href="https://twitter.com/yakyucosmo/status/1676218095655075841">play</a>.<br /><br />Another solid contributor that had a banner year for them was Yusuke Ohyama. His .403 OBP led the CL and was second in the NPB only to Kondoh's .431 mark. <br /><br />Young star, Teruaki Sato, put up another really solid season. The pop has been there since his debut (3 straight 20 homer seasons to start his career), but this was his best season by OBP and he still maintained that pop (actually set a career high SLG too). He went to Driveline this winter, perhaps he unlocks the next level this season. <br /><br />Their worse player by WAR, was American, Sheldon Neuse. He had a -1.5 WAR for the season. But he hit a homer run off Yamamoto in Game 6 of the JS, and then followed that with a 3-run homer off Miyagi in Game 7. And his Showdown card isn't <i>that </i>bad. Certainly not for a team's worst player. <br /><br />As good as the team is, their starting pitching is probably their strength. The aforementioned Murakami leads the way, but Hiroto Saiki is a year younger and also put up a sub 2 ERA. Koutaro Ohtake and Masashi Itoh are both lefties that put up very good seasons as well. 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Ryoma Nishikawa actually had a slightly down year by his standards, but still was 2nd in the CL with a .305 average and won Best 9. He signed with the Buffaloes in the offseason though, a big loss for the Carp. Shogo Akiyama started out the year very hot (was batting .408 on May 2), but still finished with a really nice card overall. Shogo Sakakura led position players in WAR with 3.3, he's been really solid in his young career, and seems poised to have a big breakout season at some point. <br /><br />I'd be remiss if I didn't mention former White Sox great, Matt Davidson. He struggled with the batting avg. and OBP all season (was slashing a paltry .195/.250/.369 on July 15th), but led the team with 19 homer runs and worked his way back to a respectable .698 OPS. But he's off to the KBO now. <br /><br />On the pitching side, Hiroki Tokoda has had back-to-back great seasons and seems to be establishing himself nicely. Aren Kuri was great and also a workhorse; he led all NPB pitchers with 174 1/3 innings pitched (had 3 shutouts too). Young star closer, Ryoji Kurebayashi, got hurt during the WBC and never really got on track this season, getting him back 100% would be a big boost for this team in 2024. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ4qRnzFTChXafMmeaItiu8HUbC_OvVMv7HnGgFgm_vuEFgG3zwkiZNvBYbq7BTyQknQU3xZFv1LPkG4ROLBmE0FUSdqExphkzxc0V65Sg60QPaJlEOnn8pbsgy-jsIM6kWCljT9rR7kjE7tKFZRgrfI4t37-eePImhfEBrYi_p_UlhwAzL9E0VSweKc/s4625/Carp%20Shota%20Suekane.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ4qRnzFTChXafMmeaItiu8HUbC_OvVMv7HnGgFgm_vuEFgG3zwkiZNvBYbq7BTyQknQU3xZFv1LPkG4ROLBmE0FUSdqExphkzxc0V65Sg60QPaJlEOnn8pbsgy-jsIM6kWCljT9rR7kjE7tKFZRgrfI4t37-eePImhfEBrYi_p_UlhwAzL9E0VSweKc/w470-h640/Carp%20Shota%20Suekane.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcVsGpE94j-ymF5zyCpPbzw0iKtNQpmtdyqpOtldvb9cZPE8kNX1lrWgn0xxskrOqojtTlaErMnd_Yax37OqOdJO5xa8VUfTP8ZO8g4fCj6tZXxd6l57Um7UjxGy4iNxKqxuxJmqL57U_GMEW63KNyr5vzxqA6UTVN2eMQVZ3bcF7AWcRuhE4I4Xv9u0/s4625/Carp%20Shota%20Dohbayashi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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He led all qualified batters in batting average (.326), 3rd in OBP (.395), and 2nd in SLG(.539). <br /><br />Shugo Maki has now strung together 3 straight great seasons since his debut in 2021. He's usually a null defender, but this year he seemed to have figured it out. <br /><br />Their offense isn't amazing behind those two stars. The usually stellar, Keita Sano, had a down year at the dish by his standards, and his defense is always very bad.<br /><br />Their pitching is very strong all around. They are losing their longtime ace, Shota Imanaga, to the Cubs. 2023 wasn't his best NPB season, but it was still very good, and I think he opened a lot of eyes at the WBC, starting against the US in the Final. <br /><br />Katsuki Azuma somehow took Best 9 from Shoki Murakami. 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Leading all of NPB with 41 bombs, he's now had 6 straight seasons of 30+ homers. His <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/kazuma-okamoto-s-solo-homer">homer in the WBC Final</a> displayed his power to the world. <br /><br />Hayato Sakamoto may be the best shortstop ever in Japan (go check out my <a href="https://greatestmlbshowdown.blogspot.com/2022/08/npb-legends-and-super-seasons-japanese.html#:~:text=11.%20Hayato%20Sakamoto%20%2D%20Another%20active%20player%20(and%20gold%20medalist)%2C%20Sakamoto%20has%20been%20playing%20for%2016%20seasons%20and%20still%20can%20make%20the%20case%20for%20best%20shortstop%20in%20Japan.%20I%20remade%20his%20card%20from%20the%202019%20set%20I%20did%20to%20reflect%20more%20what%20I%20am%20doing%20now%20in%20terms%20of%20card%20creation.%20He%20won%20the%20MVP%20in%202019%20as%20well.%C2%A0">Legends and Super Seasons</a> cards for more on him). He didn't play in the WBC due to some personal issues, but he came out in 2023 and added another very good year to his legacy. <br /><br />Speaking of shortstops, Makoto Kadowaki, burst onto the scene with all sorts of highlight plays, and was the top-rated defender (according to 1point02.jp) in the entire league. He especially seemed to excel at the hot corner, though. I mean look at <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/18tgvxn/npb_2023_highlights_rookie_makoto_kadowaki_diving/">this</a>. Sakamoto will be moving to the hot corner with Kadowaki taking the full time shortstop position going forward.<br /><br />Another rookie, the 6'6", Yuto Akihiro, had a really nice debut season at 20 years old. His .720 OPS to start the career is solid, but with his unique size it would be surprising if he doesn't develop some more pop as he progresses. <br /><br />Shosei Togo <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/shosei-togo-fans-two-vs-usa">pitched against the USA in the WBC final</a> and has really established himself as one of the elite young arms in the league. He's also a workhorse, pitching 4 complete games, 2 of them shutouts.<br /><br />Iori Yamasaki is only a year older than Togo, and had an equally strong 2023.<br /><br />Foster Griffin had a really great first season in the NPB and re-signed with the Giants for 2024. <br /><br />The bullpen was definitely the weak link for this team. Especially with young star closer, Taisei Ota, being injured for much of the year. He only pitched 26 innings, he just missed getting a card. 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /><b>5th place - Tokyo Yakult Swallows (57-83-3) - Missed playoffs<br /></b><br />Another mega talented team that severely underperformed. Their offense scored the 2nd most runs in the CL, but their pitching was dead last...by a lot. <br /><br />Munetaka Murakami followed up his record breaking season in 2022 with a slump in both the WBC (although he had the walk-off double against Mexico and a homer run against the US in the championship game) and the early part of the season. He managed to turn it around and put together a great season for anyone not following up a legendary season. Second in Japan with 31 homers, 8th in OBP (.375), and 7th in SLG (.500). These are down years most batters dream of having as their best seasons. He'll just be 24 years old for the 2024 season, and he signed a deal where he will be posted by the Swallows after the 2025 season. <br /><br />Domingo Santana is probably the best foreign hitter in the NPB, and had another very good season at the plate. <br /><br />Yasutaka Shiomi was hurt until May, but performed admirably when he came back. A full season out of him would go a long way. <br /><br />Tetsuto Yamada is another legendary player. He was still only 30 years old in 2023, so not sure if he's starting to show signs of aging or if it was just a down year. He only played 105 games, so was battling some injuries. If he bounces back to form, this team could bounce back as well. <br /><br />Nori Aoki is still playing (41 years old for the 2023 season) and still getting on base well in a relatively limited role. <br /><br />Another limited role player, Shingo Kawabata, only had 105 PAs, but I thought it was too fun to have a 10 OB player who did a lot of pinch hitting. <br /><br />There's not a whole lot to say about the pitching. Their closer, Kazuto Taguchi, is very good. Their up-and-coming ace, Keiji Takahashi, was pretty dreadful. 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /><b>Last place - Chunichi Dragons (56-82-5) - Missed playoffs</b><br /><br />The Dragons desperately need an offensive overhaul. The scored the least amount of runs in the CL with 390, which was <b>103</b> less than the Carp. Their pitching is actually pretty solid, but it's hard to win too many games with that bad of an offense. <br /><br />Second year star, Yuki Okabayashi, set the Dragons hit streak record, and was 4 away from tying the NPB record of 33 when it was snapped at 29. <br /><br />Seiya Hosokawa had a really solid break out year. He hit 24 home runs which is a third of the Dragons 71 (!). <br /><br />Kaito Muramatsu and Ryuku Tsuchida are really fun Showdown options, but having two all defense, no offense players playing every day is a tough way to live. <br /><br />Raidel Martinez is absolutely unequivocally elite. He didn't give up an earned run until August 13th and only gave up 2 on the year, his 0.39 ERA is not a typo. <br /><br />Hiroto Takahashi (20 years old at the time), pitched in the WBC Final against team USA, and struck out Mike Trout and Paul Goldschmidt in a scoreless inning. He had a solid 2023 campaign, but the potential for so much more is there. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01036714674327105335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-65154066556480025642024-03-24T07:09:00.000-07:002024-03-24T09:57:56.891-07:002023 NPB Set Pt 1 - Pacific League<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />2023 saw a lot of attention for Japanese baseball. It started with Samurai Japan winning the World Baseball Classic in dramatic fashion. And ended with the Hanshin Tigers breaking their Championship curse, another MVP season for Shohei Ohtani, and record breaking contracts for both Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. <br /><br />For the Pacific League specifically, it was dominated again by the Orix Buffaloes and Yamamoto. He took home his 3rd straight MVP, Sawamura award, and Triple Crown. But I think we've all heard plenty about him this offseason, so I don't need to go into further depth. The Buffaloes made it to the Japan Series where they fell to the Tigers in 7 games.<br /><br />Before I discuss players/cards. Any WAR or defensive stats mentioned or defensive stats used to created cards were taken from this site: https://1point02.jp/op/index.aspx<br />Also check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YakyuCosmopolitan">Yakyu Cosmopolitan</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-b9X6J-AE8N1mkZ8po29g">Gaijin Baseball</a> on Twitter and YouTube. Both are invaluable resources for learning about the NPB, both past and present. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_iBwIK2qcIonEZaABw0dzl3tGS5xdSuIV2m-YHpuUZSSbGByWRep1ZC4v3LPvH0XKPjz68j6Q-zvUugISi0ZX7tlbcgCsQtXwysw9P8jgK3nNPYFGUNMTp6EwvgayA-Yu7MmDpaAmibHLy5GTbHlkP81ynqXM84S_wGhRfQm86FRwZ2gF6wE2AAm29g/s3083/Marines%20Roki%20Sasaki_Alt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3083" data-original-width="2267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_iBwIK2qcIonEZaABw0dzl3tGS5xdSuIV2m-YHpuUZSSbGByWRep1ZC4v3LPvH0XKPjz68j6Q-zvUugISi0ZX7tlbcgCsQtXwysw9P8jgK3nNPYFGUNMTp6EwvgayA-Yu7MmDpaAmibHLy5GTbHlkP81ynqXM84S_wGhRfQm86FRwZ2gF6wE2AAm29g/w470-h640/Marines%20Roki%20Sasaki_Alt.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><b>1st place - Orix Buffaloes (86-53-4) Lost in Japan Series to Hanshin Tigers</b><br /><br />Yamamoto obviously gets the lion's share of attention (and well deserved), but Orix is a deep team that seems particularly adept at scouting and developing pitching. Hiroya Miyagi continues to emerge as a star. And Shunpeita Yamashita is already poised to step into Yamamoto's shoes. His pure stuff is elite and took a huge step as a 21 year old in 2023 and won Rookie of the Year in the PL.<br /><br />While the pitching is elite, the offense holds its own, as well. One of two big free agent signings last offseason was Tomoya Mori leaving the Lions for the Buffaloes (The other being Kenuske Kondoh to the Hawks). Orix needed another bat to help replace the immense loss of Masataka Yoshida to the MLB. And Mori provided exactly that. Played some elite defense while putting up great offensive numbers. He was worth 5.0 WAR (tied for 6th overall for position players). He'll be an early pick in our Showdown league. Yuma Tongu had a big breakout season and won Best 9 for it. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Foils: Tomoya Mori, Yuma Tongu, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Hiroya Miyagi, Shunpeita Yamashita, Yuki Udagawa</div><br />Batting<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSXTcRdJCxiFniLEjNzpZTEDBCM_gVsRNALlcfdxrvGxHyHR86x4LHSZKCqTnE432sHAWTyG68O5N5bxWEUxViLDGmRyyUyfaEixSR5yjcmeB4JtkFnQN37ISJAsZlpgYAe_zwFCnkSWOwj6IPHYRXrW_7Y0yPx9Qa-ztnMHHr-6oUPTQhI8OXeGJNhU/s4625/Buffaloes%20Tomoya%20Mori_Alt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSXTcRdJCxiFniLEjNzpZTEDBCM_gVsRNALlcfdxrvGxHyHR86x4LHSZKCqTnE432sHAWTyG68O5N5bxWEUxViLDGmRyyUyfaEixSR5yjcmeB4JtkFnQN37ISJAsZlpgYAe_zwFCnkSWOwj6IPHYRXrW_7Y0yPx9Qa-ztnMHHr-6oUPTQhI8OXeGJNhU/w470-h640/Buffaloes%20Tomoya%20Mori_Alt.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0cF6YDrFyivyc4dfpAkh0_0JZWDZuRKJrADNck9JX83Wgu7btDGePGHHcPno-C1vxgjiF5d24mDyk2Flv9-B9-ghk4JGiVUxNKRPuvxWp8elaiFBlGabZh6USFHvEPg5KL4kVQ0vf9MGcziCdI2W22Viz2jExR50cO6yyl_JsZbCTEyzv_I29iD3CxY/s4625/Buffaloes%20Yuma%20Tongu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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He put up incredible numbers again, but only in 91 innings of work, so this team has more than just Sasaki. <br /><br />Gregory Polanco was probably their most consistent impact bat, and earned Best 9 for his efforts. Koshiro Wada only had 113 PAs, but was 20/21 on stolen base attempts, but played quite a bit in the field too and was worth 2.2 WAR which is impressive given his at bats. Both Hiromi Oka (3.3 WAR) and Yudai Fujioka (3.1 WAR) were big contributors, and their cards reflect that.<br /><br /> In a crazy season deciding Game 3. Fujioka managed to hit only his second homer of the year (come on, look at that card), a 3-run game tying homer in the 10th inning, before the Marines ended up eventually winning and advancing later that inning. The cutout for his card was taken from that moment. Video here: https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1795msb/on_the_brink_of_npb_playoffs_elimination_fujioka/<br />And video of Yasuda's walk off double to win it: https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1795wd2/game_winner_series_winner_yasuda_with_the_walk/<br /><br />Foils: Koshiro Wada, Hiromi Oka, Katsuya Kakunaka, Yudai Fujioka, Gregory Polanco, Roki Sasaki<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Batting<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMA4VwR1aedCdrkJR0iQFE52B0MMWFHSthN3fwyjyTm4c44tWd0YZGRuZ1N31nXYpzHplijWeZD2CXplfRXNnRbNv0CAvUvrY2gRaNhFmJ-k-H93n-HNSHeU7W2FbJRDJL_HYtWO-yQcJvCdKWjiWjcG1eTNXCZ3jmb5cTULWXfNnp5iqrWuPniGC7sc/s3083/Marines%20Hiromi%20Oka.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3083" data-original-width="2267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMA4VwR1aedCdrkJR0iQFE52B0MMWFHSthN3fwyjyTm4c44tWd0YZGRuZ1N31nXYpzHplijWeZD2CXplfRXNnRbNv0CAvUvrY2gRaNhFmJ-k-H93n-HNSHeU7W2FbJRDJL_HYtWO-yQcJvCdKWjiWjcG1eTNXCZ3jmb5cTULWXfNnp5iqrWuPniGC7sc/w470-h640/Marines%20Hiromi%20Oka.jpg" width="470" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The aforementioned signing of Kensuke Kondoh was as good as advertised, and he had an incredible 8.3 WAR season to lead all position players. He led NPB in OBP with a .431 mark, which was 28 points higher than anyone else. He helped the Hawks lead the PL in runs scored. He will be an easy choice for #1 pick in the Showdown draft. <br /><br />Yuki Yanagita was showing signs of slowing down last season, but had a nice bounce back year in 2023. As he ages, he's no longer the 5 tool menace he used to be, but he slashed .299/.378/.484 (.861 OPS and 4.2 WAR) with 22 bombs, so he's still getting it done. <br /><br />I'm not sure what happened to Kenta Imamiya, but after having really strong defensive numbers last season, he was by far the worst ranked shortstop this year, and his offense wasn't as strong as last season either. <br /><br />Ukyo Shuto has a really fun card. A defensive and speed specialist. He only had 268 PAs, but was tied for the league lead in steals with 36 (on 43 attempts). He had a classic moment in the WBC as well, scoring from first on Murakami's walk off double against Mexico: https://twitter.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1638010880104226819?lang=en <br /><br />Kohei Arihara returned to Japan after a failed MLB attempt and looks to have mostly picked up where he left off. This team has the talent and depth (and money) to turn it around quickly. And they were aggressive in the offseason retaining and signing some controversial players (Roberto Osuna and Hotaka Yamakawa), we'll see if that aggressiveness pays off in 2024. <br /><br />Foils: Kensuke Kondoh, Yuki Yanagita, Kohei Arihara, Livan Moinelo, Roberto Osuna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Batting<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIESCEt1dPT_e9Uv_bVKsw61LqgwlUmi_ltMFS_kZ3J6uxaypVAzAU-w1tnDFDg2_FJx3wCCDnTXN6S3bsfjvetsrg18_jQMLSDg874vnHdpTLCSp5U9d3Yzrbr73DlI7cPHjHmFMdtRQqhGam3cW1SQNghOkOmn-w8WeQRz8ty8txTC7yUXIxCKvClnQ/s3083/Hawks%20Kensuke%20Kondoh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3083" data-original-width="2267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIESCEt1dPT_e9Uv_bVKsw61LqgwlUmi_ltMFS_kZ3J6uxaypVAzAU-w1tnDFDg2_FJx3wCCDnTXN6S3bsfjvetsrg18_jQMLSDg874vnHdpTLCSp5U9d3Yzrbr73DlI7cPHjHmFMdtRQqhGam3cW1SQNghOkOmn-w8WeQRz8ty8txTC7yUXIxCKvClnQ/w470-h640/Hawks%20Kensuke%20Kondoh.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Stalwart Hideto Asamura continues to be as consistent as it comes, and he puts up another very solid offensive card. Hiroto Kobukata is a really fun multi-positional option, he led NPB in stolen bases (along with Shuto) with 36 steals (on 42 attempts). <br /><br />Yuki Matsui will be a big loss for them. As previously mentioned, they need all the pitching they can get, and Matsui has been incredible and very consistent for them in his NPB career. I'm looking forward to see how his stuff translates to the MLB. They announced they are moving long-time starter, Takahiro Normimoto, to the closer role to fill Matsui's shoes. He's had great strike out numbers his whole career, but sort of an odd choice still. <br /><br />It seems like it might be the end of the road for the legendary Masahiro Tanaka. A truly storied career, but he struggled mightily in 2023. His ERA was 4.91, which is especially high considering the ERA for the PL overall was 3.15. <br /><br />Foils: Hideto Asamura, Hiroto Kobukata, Shota Watanabe, Yuki Matsui</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Batting</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5iiP5JHQWp5r7XuCzPgW9k40mmRdQV2tbgGWzMHiOSxapnnsjHBYMra3tN5uF-IimxVFM6LjXyL0nK_3Ty84zUz82WkuIagGL06FuF4v1Ao2P5gmn7uH7IWrtVAou5bpOgjNg2V6qaOXXCpXyloF5aR7O7MSFHCPstgHKBF8XRG3USWN3j0rt0r-zM0/s4625/Eagles%20Hideto%20Asamura.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5iiP5JHQWp5r7XuCzPgW9k40mmRdQV2tbgGWzMHiOSxapnnsjHBYMra3tN5uF-IimxVFM6LjXyL0nK_3Ty84zUz82WkuIagGL06FuF4v1Ao2P5gmn7uH7IWrtVAou5bpOgjNg2V6qaOXXCpXyloF5aR7O7MSFHCPstgHKBF8XRG3USWN3j0rt0r-zM0/w470-h640/Eagles%20Hideto%20Asamura.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Unsurprisingly, with those two missing a lot of time, they scored the least amount of runs in the PL by a fairly large margin. They did, however, boast the 2nd best ERA in the PL, led mostly by their 3 headed monster at the front of the rotation.<br /><br />If you follow these sets closely, you'll know Kaima Taira as an elite reliever, but he skipped the WBC to work to become a starter, and it paid off. He was very good in his first year as a starter, with a 2.40 ERA in 150 IP at just 23 years old in 2023. Kona Takahashi announced that he has MLB intentions, and while he's bee consistently solid, he took a big leap in 2023, and it seems like the MLB may be possible in the near future. He started in the NPB at age 18, so while he has tons of experience, he's still only 27 years old. Here's a nice video on Taira on Takahashi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RILOPAYwho <br /><br />Tatsuya Imai his the 3rd ace on the team, and is also on the younger side being just 25 years old. He walked too many, 4.1/9innings, but also only gave up 5.9 hits/9. The makings of a great Showdown card. <br /><br />While Genda missed the first couple months of the year, he did end up having his usual 7 OB, +5 or better SS card. His double play partner, Shuta Tonosaki, is usually very solid, and had a very nice 2023 campaign and put up 4.3 WAR best on the team for position players. His card does a bit of everything.<br /><br />Going to the corner infield spots, they actually have a couple solid options. Ryusei Satoh had a stellar 2023 season and ended up with a wonderful card. David MacKinnon really embraced the NPB as a foreign player, and had a really nice debut season. Bit of an odd decision by the team to not bring him back in 2024. <br /><br />Takeya Nakamura had an Albert Pujols-esque resurgence as a 39 year old. 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Losing a player as good as Kondoh to free agency certainly hurts. However, the player that did break out in a big way was Chusei Mannami. Elite defense, arm strength, (look at this throw! https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/15tla8d/chusei_mannami_channels_ichiro_and_guns_down_the/)<br />and a nice power bat led to him putting the 5th most WAR in the NPB for a position player with 5.2. If he ever develops a bit more in the on base department his card could get scary; he'll be just 24 next season, so plenty of time. The future is bright for Mannami. <br /><br />The player the Fighters are still waiting for a big leap from is Kotaro Kiyomiya. He's no slouch (.705 career OPS), but having set the home run record (since broken) back in high school, he was considered by some to be on Ohtani's level for prospect status. He'll only be 25 next season, so there's certainly still the chance to break out in 2024. <br /><br />Pairing in the outfield with Mannami was Go Matsumoto. He won the batting title in 2022, but I think how he hit in 2023 is probably more representative of his future output. But elite defense and speed absolutely makes him valuable regardless. Ryota Isobata got the most innings in CF, and he is a solid speed/defense option. <br /><br />Naoyuki Uwasawa signed a minor league deal with the Rays this offseason. He doesn't have elite stuff, but is consistent and can eat innings. He feels like a pitcher that belongs in the 80s/90s, but the Rays are much smarter than me and I'll be curious if they unlock another level from him. <br /><br />Foils: Chusei Mannami, Ariel Martinez, Takayuki Katoh<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRlEv67kgUSZroTmrjjodnTG4XNak7VVo37pPWY_91in29L6-1t5qqPcvDZTrjMEl16nRej8robFwcetLHGDFsgAOZdV7pm4O_sPeAgsnyjmQ640BPvVfXy-UiFeHgFFpwPVruOJHUBmnUO8fTwXNLMPrPU4hnH-TO8_9_aJDqzrVR6F-HTaYUGEwV4I/s3083/Fighters%20Chusei%20Mannami.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3083" data-original-width="2267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRlEv67kgUSZroTmrjjodnTG4XNak7VVo37pPWY_91in29L6-1t5qqPcvDZTrjMEl16nRej8robFwcetLHGDFsgAOZdV7pm4O_sPeAgsnyjmQ640BPvVfXy-UiFeHgFFpwPVruOJHUBmnUO8fTwXNLMPrPU4hnH-TO8_9_aJDqzrVR6F-HTaYUGEwV4I/w470-h640/Fighters%20Chusei%20Mannami.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5s-iyWZc2r3Ldda8fbwDKI69pPPVZDNZTBMptyeU1UovUnPu0K896QCDcyEN5V7pQurhVwKvmRnsYlIZCRvJzUB4S7Alpyhm0kSliiXi32cpsio9QIgajj7yJlPE-veKW1YmlkQjPp-IFMTI7LiQxzyxKiT1L3OITcTmE03lbbtcOYpV6bTvptCaN8c/w480-h640/Expos%20(vs%20nats).jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>Well, that quickly changed into me playing out a 31 team league --> 18 man rosters, teams with salary caps of 8000 or 8250 points, depending on how big or small market the team was, since I wanted to play with the best-of-the-best from the previous 20ish years... I made the teams out of players from the original set to the present, with a special little tweak allowing cards of players from before 1999 if they had a card in the original set (so the Royals could use Saberhagen, Yankees/A's used Rickey Henderson, etc.)... because of the massive amount of games I had to play, I didn't keep stats this time beyond the wins and losses, but it made the simulation much less of a chore (and much more of a reward at the end of a hard day on the road). I thought the "big market" squads may dominate because of the small salary cap advantage, but it turns out that at a certain level, the teams are just so incredible that it really just feels like a "who's getting the lucky rolls this time" match up (just like I drew it up ;)). </p><p>Rather than just previewing it and forcing y'all to wait months and months on the simulation, I just jumped right into the games and now, I've got all the regular season results for you! Enjoy!!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Final Standings</span></b>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPilevGBVDEDTKGTJuAQc_RBKwMUnMdlS3ZjXKGUJ9P5NedCbzZC-itPDndRTmS7h57xcaCPmua1WLW0OLqphrUsQOzxu_lAfFToj2Jn7Xy6cTOkuWaYfhVOKPqBpV-A5c0SZL7VuugE0ONpztzVpJTtVUSpAmN7frTZVOw5jX099m94p5LD-kTvgzqI/s1416/Screenshot%202023-12-30%20at%204.23.28%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1416" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPilevGBVDEDTKGTJuAQc_RBKwMUnMdlS3ZjXKGUJ9P5NedCbzZC-itPDndRTmS7h57xcaCPmua1WLW0OLqphrUsQOzxu_lAfFToj2Jn7Xy6cTOkuWaYfhVOKPqBpV-A5c0SZL7VuugE0ONpztzVpJTtVUSpAmN7frTZVOw5jX099m94p5LD-kTvgzqI/w640-h468/Screenshot%202023-12-30%20at%204.23.28%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">AL East Summary</span></b>: The powerful Yankees - who have the most stacked lineup in the American League - crushed their way through the division, putting up a 30-18 record vs their AL East rivals, including an 8-4 record against the hated Red Sox, who were second-best in the division at 25-23. Despite only going 6-6 in cross-division games, the Yankees will be the #1 seed in the AL as a result. The Red Sox/Blue Jays didn't do anything to catch up to the Yankees during that time period, also going 6-6 to finish 31-29 and 30-30, respectively. The Orioles hung around all year but finished an expected 27-33, while the Rays offense was consistently stymied too much en route to a disappointing 25-35 season. </p><p>The key for the Yankees, besides just having such a potent lineup that they could breakthrough against the aces of other teams in the division, was the bullpen. They went five deep and Chad Green was a total stud, often coming in to lock things down and flip momentum if things went awry early. It'll be interesting to see if aggressive bullpen usage continues for the Yankees in the postseason!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-yF2TZ3ou2LCw9mJVljaUGEHSwovl8FzSornvmXfmNHlkoZjCH8vgV6yQihQYmqjGt5J7m9FJ68omJEwbm5wsCporCgTXIQOr0FvxosoJBGIO8tzXfVFNPknC8GZpyZkOIqD8UEoaZ2QJVIpB6KLuoj41uBC-iPn5y6d7r0MY0pKqKj90ib0ExIhJFU/s4032/Yankees%20batting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-yF2TZ3ou2LCw9mJVljaUGEHSwovl8FzSornvmXfmNHlkoZjCH8vgV6yQihQYmqjGt5J7m9FJ68omJEwbm5wsCporCgTXIQOr0FvxosoJBGIO8tzXfVFNPknC8GZpyZkOIqD8UEoaZ2QJVIpB6KLuoj41uBC-iPn5y6d7r0MY0pKqKj90ib0ExIhJFU/w480-h640/Yankees%20batting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MwAv4wiW-M5APIpRjr8zWNRaXewi1QnWId1YtUanbVj1fuVaOgYnhPJt28-_G_Qgq4tB3dYxHOsZ2N9zJH7ZsNaic9upg-G6oB7qVSOQ78L3NYe23Wiso4YHtO9rmvx_6hDTkqtCvQrAuAiSiFOgzti0y3ttT51cToTYW2ObnZo-WVNIbHMzCois-q8/s4032/Yankees%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MwAv4wiW-M5APIpRjr8zWNRaXewi1QnWId1YtUanbVj1fuVaOgYnhPJt28-_G_Qgq4tB3dYxHOsZ2N9zJH7ZsNaic9upg-G6oB7qVSOQ78L3NYe23Wiso4YHtO9rmvx_6hDTkqtCvQrAuAiSiFOgzti0y3ttT51cToTYW2ObnZo-WVNIbHMzCois-q8/w480-h640/Yankees%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Did the Yankees rely on two Tier 3 starters? Yes... did it end up hurting them? Not when Chad Green is leading a bullpen of absolute nightmares for hitters and the lineup starts with Rickey, Judge, A-Rod and Giambi!</b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">AL Central Summary</span></b>: Unlike the AL East, this was a dramatic race to the title the whole way, and really felt like a four-way race until near the end of the season when Chicago and Cleveland pulled away by both going 8-4 in series against Detroit and Minnesota. At the end of divisional play, Chicago held a slim advantage, 28-20 over Cleveland's 27-21, with Detroit and Minnesota sitting at 23-25. Both contenders went 7-5 against their cross-divisional opponents, ending the year with Chicago taking the crown by a nose at 35-25 and Cleveland holding the top wild card spot at 34-26. The White Sox's success can be largely credited to their wealth of power bats, sending out OB 11, HR at 17 Frank Thomas; OB 10, HR at 17 Albert Belle; OB 10, HR at 17 Jim Thome and OB 10, HR at 17 Jermaine Dye one after another in the middle of the lineup. They've got the #2 seed and a bye into the ALDS, while Cleveland will be hosting the Wild Card round and hoping to get another crack at the Yankees, against whom they went 4-2 in cross-divisional play!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOMF8vVhuPkKnLaSKpeRBO14w1GIYPcRMOiYwsZchQq95xJS13lggsThsqg15YYBVou7YBIMpivQ038LT2Mc5QBvPuEv2tf43dIxgts2pSHVbdYWt7SkhbhcVKP6B7_mDE_CE6okMXi0YYvxJ8m4hrCpGmaEtJ9TxMGrJzpQxv69tsEoXTly1sAlkI6g/s4032/White%20Sox%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOMF8vVhuPkKnLaSKpeRBO14w1GIYPcRMOiYwsZchQq95xJS13lggsThsqg15YYBVou7YBIMpivQ038LT2Mc5QBvPuEv2tf43dIxgts2pSHVbdYWt7SkhbhcVKP6B7_mDE_CE6okMXi0YYvxJ8m4hrCpGmaEtJ9TxMGrJzpQxv69tsEoXTly1sAlkI6g/w480-h640/White%20Sox%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAGyL4WnNeGQHUhu2buE_wnGnVCDRFa5mxf4EjxHUscqDDTLMohCfE1T2BTFlOr3hAkmEDkOn8uqul5m8owsG-VPfZw4_P_o_MGkTMg5eMVshjRmXUuJtxah-_uGCuMAajxsbWArsdeUrg6GQu2E7BbwUcfcrGDIarRJvY1ZKvloT3ndr0HcQL6eofOc/s4032/White%20Sox%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAGyL4WnNeGQHUhu2buE_wnGnVCDRFa5mxf4EjxHUscqDDTLMohCfE1T2BTFlOr3hAkmEDkOn8uqul5m8owsG-VPfZw4_P_o_MGkTMg5eMVshjRmXUuJtxah-_uGCuMAajxsbWArsdeUrg6GQu2E7BbwUcfcrGDIarRJvY1ZKvloT3ndr0HcQL6eofOc/w480-h640/White%20Sox%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">The White Sox lineup is discussed above, but I have to give another shout out to Matt for an incredible cut out for Tim Anderson.... and make a first shout out to the most potent 1-2-3 bullpen in the game, which has to make them feel confident heading into a tight playoff picture!</span></b></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">AL West Summary</span></b>: This was a wild four-team race that resulted in three teams getting playoff berths. The Astros (unsurprisingly) were the early front runner, jetting out to a 25-17 start.... but then a 1-5 slump against the Angels (who were holding steady at 22-20) flipped the race and put the Angels (!!) in the driving seat at the end of divisional play. Going into cross-division games, Angels (27-23) had that one game lead over the Astros (26-22) and the Mariners (26-22), with the A's hanging around (24-24). In a big surprise for me, the Rangers flat out stunk all year, going 17-31 against their rivals, with their OB 9 power bats struggling to find consistency against the elite, high-control pitching they faced day-in, day-out. </p><p>In a shocking twist, the Astros let their slump continue, going 2-4 against the Yankees in what felt like an ALCS preview, before finishing 2-4 against the Tigers (of all teams), resulting in a paltry .500 record for the season and missing the postseason! Up north, the Angels rode their hot streak just enough, going 4-2 against the Twins in their final series to push them to 34-26 on the year. That was just enough to stay ahead of the surging A's, who head into the playoffs on absolute fire after taking 4/6 from the Orioles and 5/6 from the Royals, ending the year on a 9-3 run and with a 33-27 record that gives them the #5 seed. Meanwhile, the Mariners had a solid enough 6-6 cross-division record to sneak into the #6 seed and will face the Angels in round 1... an Angels team that won the division but Seattle went 8-4 against during the regular season! This was the best division in baseball, and will be the only one to send three teams to the postseason this year!</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">NL East Summary</span></b>: This is the only division that went all inter-divisional games, thanks to being the rare division with <b><u>six</u></b> teams. Thus, each team played their divisional foe 12 times, leading to a contentious and rivalry filled season! From the jump, it felt clear that the Phillies, Mets and Braves were set to be a three-headed monster. They definitely picked on the Marlins (who had a KILLER rotation that I thought may make them a dark horse, but the weaker backend bullpen made things tough when starters got roughed up early/extra inning games)... but the Expos and Nationals were more scrappy than anticipated. With 12 games to go, the Phillies had a slim lead at 28-20 and the Mets (26-22) and Braves (26-22) right on their heels. However, the Mets/Braves struggled both went 2-4 against the Phillies, helping them ease their way to a 36-24 finish; then the Mets finished on fire with a 5-1 showing against the Marlins to end the year at 33-27, while the Braves couldn't quite get it done vs the Expos, splitting the six-game series to end the year at a disappointing 31-29. </p><p>For the playoffs, the Phillies wrapped up one of the key bye slots in the National League at the #2 seed, awaiting the winner of the mini "NL Central" bowl in the Wild Card round, while the Mets are going to take on the Rockies in the "33-27" bowl sit to occur in Denver.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ESUefRuJU_KaZVvmtGRV6AlyEoQeCOFRWQU1jCALNO4PvPU-kBLCNlXOct_2C8nXC67WPnVMJQUoXVT9WAwKdNUOehB2sT4GJZbyXB_e3rVigIPO2nheXCTxiE-O3X4ZinH4ia7p3oqK4meXrxcNn_BVrfrePBlg63AVNz5fXaAEk96hLEHZXQBtsRc/s4032/Phillies%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ESUefRuJU_KaZVvmtGRV6AlyEoQeCOFRWQU1jCALNO4PvPU-kBLCNlXOct_2C8nXC67WPnVMJQUoXVT9WAwKdNUOehB2sT4GJZbyXB_e3rVigIPO2nheXCTxiE-O3X4ZinH4ia7p3oqK4meXrxcNn_BVrfrePBlg63AVNz5fXaAEk96hLEHZXQBtsRc/w480-h640/Phillies%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekYLQKRRywumbPbU3ttkGahEZ2UvrCyxDOTqoF7MjqQi_L2AbRORVz9IvBsCgiDzTnLnWe_i6Pt58tReelRZAAmWUF_-vSUnvBaMjWA1O26Btsd14_Ygj-8pNXp7mlqcCR8b23uCPvFBAK2elo1qS-SM3miNiBdq69gDxE5x11OXqwsAQ8kQQyTP5Npc/s4032/Phillies%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekYLQKRRywumbPbU3ttkGahEZ2UvrCyxDOTqoF7MjqQi_L2AbRORVz9IvBsCgiDzTnLnWe_i6Pt58tReelRZAAmWUF_-vSUnvBaMjWA1O26Btsd14_Ygj-8pNXp7mlqcCR8b23uCPvFBAK2elo1qS-SM3miNiBdq69gDxE5x11OXqwsAQ8kQQyTP5Npc/w480-h640/Phillies%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Harper, Howard and Thome were an insane core for this offense, with Speed A guys in the 8, 9 and 1 holes providing lots of scoring opportunities... pitching wise, the moral of the story is "find a Control 6, IP 7, Tier 2 pitcher at only 510 points" if you can, it gives a HUGE advantage (12-3 in Lee starts).</span></b></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">NL Central Summary</span></b>: This was easily the most evenly matched division in the league, with no team able to win more than four consecutive games during divisional play (Cubs and Pirates both had a mini run of four straight). By the time divisional play ended, the Reds/Pirates were both 25-23, the Brewers were 24-24, and the Cardinals/Cubs were 23-25. Needless to say, the division title was anyone's game! It looked like Pittsburgh (for the first time ever in simulations I've done) were going to get it done after they went 4-2 against Arizona (while the Reds went 3-3 vs the Giants), and then the Pirates went to San Fran and went 4-2 against the best team in baseball..... but then the Reds went 5-1 against Arizona, leading to a tie atop the division at 33-27. Thanks to a 7-5 H2H record in favor of the Reds, Cincinnati takes the crown.... but Cincinnati and Pittsburgh will square off in the Wild Card round as the 3 vs 6 seed.</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">NL West Summary</span></b>: I thought the Dodgers were a mortal lock to win this division, but I underestimated 920 pt. Barry Bonds' influence over San Fran's lineup, which rode a Posey-Bonds-Kent-Williams big four to an absolutely dynamic 19-6 start to the year, including a going a perfect 6/6 vs the vaunted Dodgers. They went a "mere" 21-14 the rest of the way, but that cruise control was more than enough to ease into the #1 seed in the NL (and the best record by far in the league). Meanwhile, the Dodgers went 26-16 in all other divisional games... which saw them three games ahead of Colorado entering the final cross-divisional games of the year. However, LA went 3-3 vs the Cubs and 3-3 vs the Cardinals while the Rockies went 5-1 against the Cardinals and 5-1 against my beloved Brewers to sneak ahead of the Dodgers in the final standings and take a wild card spot! Colorado was 23-25 in divisional play, but finished 33-27 thanks to an offensive explosion down the stretch... their starting pitching led to a bunch of blowout losses during the year, but in the end, the amazing offense/dynamic bullpen will make them a dangerous team in the wild card round.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrpZdfyRV2GTvuRyn7XdklJ9MJLk9BLpgjdbgGmWMagsj1_KOfZ4_S9BlCAW7et6J97VSTHprlHIrQZ10tRutkL4BouJ2HjuO88ZkEbOAZEit1AU5GC8H8_MXctvWE8BhFz2LSQWnEzpInfK1KECdj2JDwAWM3umExm67ifSyNHu4CYM45juzsUN6cuU/s4032/Giants%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrpZdfyRV2GTvuRyn7XdklJ9MJLk9BLpgjdbgGmWMagsj1_KOfZ4_S9BlCAW7et6J97VSTHprlHIrQZ10tRutkL4BouJ2HjuO88ZkEbOAZEit1AU5GC8H8_MXctvWE8BhFz2LSQWnEzpInfK1KECdj2JDwAWM3umExm67ifSyNHu4CYM45juzsUN6cuU/w480-h640/Giants%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglOLiEOZXTBOxwTCXyHH8pYLx8y56wDq_ysGPPx_e367RpNQttunpdXk0HQIo63RADYV02EHe_iCRuJpN0j_E9QQAuXH5LB4a3H5MeVwrLGNhOVUZCR6kQcdbIrswYDUfg1gPB-wh2A4nNEg0V6A1mn8Fs3t76yNDD0SlT4G-0asFhWyyrYi9k2T6b8Lw/s4032/GIants%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglOLiEOZXTBOxwTCXyHH8pYLx8y56wDq_ysGPPx_e367RpNQttunpdXk0HQIo63RADYV02EHe_iCRuJpN0j_E9QQAuXH5LB4a3H5MeVwrLGNhOVUZCR6kQcdbIrswYDUfg1gPB-wh2A4nNEg0V6A1mn8Fs3t76yNDD0SlT4G-0asFhWyyrYi9k2T6b8Lw/w480-h640/GIants%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Did you expect *this* team to run away with the best record in baseball? Barry Bonds was worth his 920 points and would run away with MVP vote if I kept stats... and with Jeff Kent/Matt Williams behind him, intentional walks often led to BIG innings for the Giants. Especially when Brandon Belt or Ellis Burks got their charts. Obviously, the pitching is stellar too, helping the Giants win a lot of 5-3, 4-2 type games. It'll be interesting to see how they fare in the postseason!</span></b></div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Playoff bracket</span></b>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2hmToHRQz-rczNltvyMTv0Bn59DPubbNSgiwW2bWyMlpgi4syRv4pj3XZYSBa4MiNRR0om04xwQKkRo4CpPrl6uvNLRi03itf6XfBnHI8Hpyx80rB4z-bV09rHTfIKVE2O75pNnYO6tehHEE4cBoUKHvYVKHsTbmBkCKCRlBa-WMV5Nn4IQMTPDMlz0/s2228/Screenshot%202023-12-30%20at%204.42.14%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="2228" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2hmToHRQz-rczNltvyMTv0Bn59DPubbNSgiwW2bWyMlpgi4syRv4pj3XZYSBa4MiNRR0om04xwQKkRo4CpPrl6uvNLRi03itf6XfBnHI8Hpyx80rB4z-bV09rHTfIKVE2O75pNnYO6tehHEE4cBoUKHvYVKHsTbmBkCKCRlBa-WMV5Nn4IQMTPDMlz0/w640-h244/Screenshot%202023-12-30%20at%204.42.14%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>And here's your look at the playoff teams playing in the Wild Card round:</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">#3 Angels (34-28) vs #6 Mariners (32-28)</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Cleveland has all the usual suspects: Lofton, Alomar, Ramirez, Belle, Thome... as fearsome a five-some as you'll find in Showdown! With Clase and Miller in the bullpen, supporting Cy Young winners Lee and Sabathia, they've got some high leverage arms to use too! However, the small budget A's have something no one else in the postseason does -- the best "1-2-3" punch in the game, OB 11 Henderson, OB 11 Giambi, OB 11 McGwire. BIG MAC settled into the three hole after underwhelming in the two spot, a catalyst for the surge to the #5 seed that the A's had down the stretch... outside of Colorado, the A's are the hottest team in (showdown) baseball!<p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">#3 Reds (33-27) vs #6 Pirates (33-27)</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjHD4A5Way4QicKxr9_nmARowgIcwlD0Eo2RJX2fHrQnICb2cE8nWgP-rXQEbjrvNRDMTLhP7YN34KUfEUWEbvLNul_E7u2qq-alb_Cagx3i2CgkBx0z_6KdLV0Q97Xfj2YjgtQQR3VagIGUKb_i0ehcw3L_tvfdlKTcgPdzrLslhxyQdCMnSmw8OG8A/s4032/Pirates%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjHD4A5Way4QicKxr9_nmARowgIcwlD0Eo2RJX2fHrQnICb2cE8nWgP-rXQEbjrvNRDMTLhP7YN34KUfEUWEbvLNul_E7u2qq-alb_Cagx3i2CgkBx0z_6KdLV0Q97Xfj2YjgtQQR3VagIGUKb_i0ehcw3L_tvfdlKTcgPdzrLslhxyQdCMnSmw8OG8A/w480-h640/Pirates%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXFhyphenhyphenNNGn-087T3XIukIt-_nEzFe1UuKIulSySOxHEsCb6NR0yYl6hbi86lYSEhyphenhyphen2D_6oLT8DcEDoT1xWt3OMdj1c9zyARnmWfw1AkSvN_SsGTz6XQ-9jemvUO9sbRjF0ccbQX6jbrguCHYszfKuPx6uY8DFD-5UI2smd-dh4USwU0elkEQxa8uHm6cA/s4032/Pirates%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXFhyphenhyphenNNGn-087T3XIukIt-_nEzFe1UuKIulSySOxHEsCb6NR0yYl6hbi86lYSEhyphenhyphen2D_6oLT8DcEDoT1xWt3OMdj1c9zyARnmWfw1AkSvN_SsGTz6XQ-9jemvUO9sbRjF0ccbQX6jbrguCHYszfKuPx6uY8DFD-5UI2smd-dh4USwU0elkEQxa8uHm6cA/w480-h640/Pirates%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDGYExq-k3amWwQN8Q-423x2raoyeTpU5AIWf6xCu41eCMxvVWtgGEdomBGXMPCGEvFNcL8D8ISEzeLjVe70CSCRDKByr3TEtILqYWdgYrQcGdwmqAGSOZwsSEXxJhq03PTSHrXk6Yjk66CwTNnvsPSsy74AoH8ANyQ295NbmZOTwntssgA0urvFrLDM/s4032/Reds%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDGYExq-k3amWwQN8Q-423x2raoyeTpU5AIWf6xCu41eCMxvVWtgGEdomBGXMPCGEvFNcL8D8ISEzeLjVe70CSCRDKByr3TEtILqYWdgYrQcGdwmqAGSOZwsSEXxJhq03PTSHrXk6Yjk66CwTNnvsPSsy74AoH8ANyQ295NbmZOTwntssgA0urvFrLDM/w480-h640/Reds%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2ZO4cyaAs32l5YQ-gcRrOJ2h6vI9EooUF5MHuIC35UubSau1mCS5W-U2s7vOCLmWm4wcVllEfA2rQbPRnMb6h5vp79xkvmtCIU8NCb78exCn52vjyTkcpAgiBgj-T76z2w2dZAE58tOuAGFoC1rrLaghV8aiy-cx1g3B-qONMzxyBXNpiKlBQkkQrJM/s4032/Reds%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2ZO4cyaAs32l5YQ-gcRrOJ2h6vI9EooUF5MHuIC35UubSau1mCS5W-U2s7vOCLmWm4wcVllEfA2rQbPRnMb6h5vp79xkvmtCIU8NCb78exCn52vjyTkcpAgiBgj-T76z2w2dZAE58tOuAGFoC1rrLaghV8aiy-cx1g3B-qONMzxyBXNpiKlBQkkQrJM/w480-h640/Reds%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The Reds are hosting this wild card round by the slimmest of margins -- a 7-5 record against Pittsburgh in the regular season! Cincy's strength is their rotation, bolstered by the Tier 1 studs Trevor Bauer and Johnny Cueto, along with a stout bullpen full of closers. The lineup has a lot of good speed and power, along with a nice +11 infield supporting the arms. All that said, the Pirates have FOUR Tier 1 arms in the bullpen and FOUR amazing outfielders, led (of course) by the incomparable Barry Bonds. Needless to say, these teams are not usually in playoffs in my leagues (Cardinals and Brewers tend to win the NL Central), so I'm really looking forward to playing this one!!<p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">#4 Rockies (33-27) vs #5 Mets (33-27)</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj197g688ZwyYwJcKz2JPAThMyk3WsVM0yh9gPkALa_Jx_sJT_22FvcxU6wHq6T5_714TgTvjzHJ4d8445JcSIxF6N_jim9VFsPQUntlopMcSf_QrOkAzqhDECEMe31U-0sXzfltoK62VH0g05UqKzJRSQGcz29t6a3xeW7EwbOCgOArT7rKC2jbXFMD-w/s4032/Mets%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj197g688ZwyYwJcKz2JPAThMyk3WsVM0yh9gPkALa_Jx_sJT_22FvcxU6wHq6T5_714TgTvjzHJ4d8445JcSIxF6N_jim9VFsPQUntlopMcSf_QrOkAzqhDECEMe31U-0sXzfltoK62VH0g05UqKzJRSQGcz29t6a3xeW7EwbOCgOArT7rKC2jbXFMD-w/w480-h640/Mets%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO927nsKTfzVulRke17hYb-jxzpC9W9snDo8OWOXA9Wqcf-dAWGAAyfpPQxl9sXsU6R39_FL12Fxw8JGhdUMuFT26sq6NtQhROkWa5joq8U0p7n98QqfcCi_Gl4WiVyygI3-wDt4eT7c4XExzlG6LtfbwkeXgvNJaikXDl1asVn_A3T-eJhvJGgla0Gf8/s4032/Mets%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO927nsKTfzVulRke17hYb-jxzpC9W9snDo8OWOXA9Wqcf-dAWGAAyfpPQxl9sXsU6R39_FL12Fxw8JGhdUMuFT26sq6NtQhROkWa5joq8U0p7n98QqfcCi_Gl4WiVyygI3-wDt4eT7c4XExzlG6LtfbwkeXgvNJaikXDl1asVn_A3T-eJhvJGgla0Gf8/w480-h640/Mets%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjk0lrINuam2gw_kRz3gbDeIWkLE3Pzx_58trXh3phMKUhulAv5cKkdnvs16-NRqpP3NBAUXwdUKXs9A0hr7As-FbXf4U9-zx0vqdkB_SVXh9U0A87nIkCfgsj7ZPLNDvagXzCzbLqSNd-fYbn7GVrAxgr_Q-FqIZ3KJ45LBpATN5OQ1hDMJ7LnZj_ka0/s4032/Rockies%20hitting.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjk0lrINuam2gw_kRz3gbDeIWkLE3Pzx_58trXh3phMKUhulAv5cKkdnvs16-NRqpP3NBAUXwdUKXs9A0hr7As-FbXf4U9-zx0vqdkB_SVXh9U0A87nIkCfgsj7ZPLNDvagXzCzbLqSNd-fYbn7GVrAxgr_Q-FqIZ3KJ45LBpATN5OQ1hDMJ7LnZj_ka0/w480-h640/Rockies%20hitting.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpEpTPPrfguve9cmpLLlVXGNX6tSgHKXzV8A8kiXn7aUeweUYCgxWkcXZXpzytzOZiOma6RedIo0PDO6DRe4jCt7SSKPYa5OwKdxIPtYpRXFMrg3fLs-XNhQxHhXxtWi6G9zKkRE2X6Q6qTdDUU0pzwatChu2uCpT_-wiyo5gMTc0DY4_LxkrTOMVHGs/s4032/Rockies%20pitching.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpEpTPPrfguve9cmpLLlVXGNX6tSgHKXzV8A8kiXn7aUeweUYCgxWkcXZXpzytzOZiOma6RedIo0PDO6DRe4jCt7SSKPYa5OwKdxIPtYpRXFMrg3fLs-XNhQxHhXxtWi6G9zKkRE2X6Q6qTdDUU0pzwatChu2uCpT_-wiyo5gMTc0DY4_LxkrTOMVHGs/w480-h640/Rockies%20pitching.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The Rockies are the hottest team in baseball, sizzling into the playoffs on a 10-2 roll. With seven OB 10 or better hitters and two amazing OB 9 hitters (along with a +11 infield), they have a great claim to the best collection of hitters around. Larry Walker was a particular wrecking machine this season, although Burks and Helton would have strong All Star arguments too. The bullpen is stout for four arms, helping a rotation that (compared to the others in the league) seems like its held together with duct tape. All that said... they're running into a buzzsaw in the New York Mets. DeGrom is the best pitcher in the game (10-5 in his starts), with Tier 1 Pedro backing him up. The bullpen is LOADED and the lineup is stacked with speed and superstars: Rickey, Reyes, Beltran, Delgado, Piazza, Wright, the Polar Bear, Alfonso.... this is a Gula dream!!!! Last of all, we've got Cespedes, one of the very few OB 7 hitters in the league... but he won at least two games almost singlehandedly this year, and could go absolutely nuts against this weak Rockies' pitching!</p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>MY PREDICTIONS</u>:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">NL Wild Card: Reds over Pirates; Mets over Rockies</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">AL Wild Card: Mariners over Angels; A's over Guardians</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">NLDS: Phillies over Reds; Mets over Giants</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">ALDS: Yankees over A's; Mariners over White Sox</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">NLCS: Phillies over Mets</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">ALCS: Yankees over Mariners </span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">WORLD SERIES -- Phillies over Yankees</span></b></p><p>Hope you enjoyed some Showdown action during your holiday season, stay tuned for playoff results! Feel free to drop your predictions below, show me that you know more than I do about what'll happen ;) </p><p><br /></p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-44106059079100189382023-05-22T08:01:00.000-07:002023-05-22T08:01:52.406-07:001998 Set - AL Central<p>On to the AL Central next, and boy is this an overall poor division. Only one team over .500 with the Cleveland Indians destroying everyone and running away with it by 9 games. The Tigers, Twins, and Royals are all very sub-average teams with pieces that could be useful given a some talented people around them. A couple of notable cards in here is Jeff's favorite Doug Brocail, Carlos Beltran's late season call up (went on to win the AL RoY in 99), submariner Chad Bradford being amazing for the White Sox, and Farucci's boy Robin Ventura as a +6 third baseman (Luke would never draft him because infield defense is overrated).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVE3iJ2XIxuowj0vaLhGSBkDVxrsHHOfchNoYfi9V-6CI3TkPadVSoN_vWhvoxn-fjnBeAkQ3H0FQM2a0yoJOIMkyOyg6_AUGfdnNA_Qo-zv9SmAGQSIQCTCEsw9GGCP2RyVDzWowNQ88OxcXb1sJiUp1pdDAD4-blEf_a4lfwCCkML3kmkvUO1oVNBg/s2079/DET%20-%20Doug%20Brocail.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVE3iJ2XIxuowj0vaLhGSBkDVxrsHHOfchNoYfi9V-6CI3TkPadVSoN_vWhvoxn-fjnBeAkQ3H0FQM2a0yoJOIMkyOyg6_AUGfdnNA_Qo-zv9SmAGQSIQCTCEsw9GGCP2RyVDzWowNQ88OxcXb1sJiUp1pdDAD4-blEf_a4lfwCCkML3kmkvUO1oVNBg/s320/DET%20-%20Doug%20Brocail.png" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-YiZu-InFiDWRqi31jj1uwHeIZHW3BMA1JvbtOdJVWQCyIFKInOTSusQeG5052zd7vNg6KlO64j_LJuwlRcxMFbO1gs4hHBoeFuGlABQlJLgLhBa3WeLMw_uGkxNckQ9CwMc8rIdZoJu6KRs7UpB0hbUJJgroU_aPszzQjQlNCWETXk9pwHX4S6Htw/s2079/KC%20-%20Carlos%20Beltran.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-YiZu-InFiDWRqi31jj1uwHeIZHW3BMA1JvbtOdJVWQCyIFKInOTSusQeG5052zd7vNg6KlO64j_LJuwlRcxMFbO1gs4hHBoeFuGlABQlJLgLhBa3WeLMw_uGkxNckQ9CwMc8rIdZoJu6KRs7UpB0hbUJJgroU_aPszzQjQlNCWETXk9pwHX4S6Htw/s320/KC%20-%20Carlos%20Beltran.png" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJ3kxVvLHDJCgHTlGTjFACF3kPqlAOrOgGhR5JMEE6ylsWSKda-1VWV0otJ43RpIMgRHs7Y7nb_I72BhQwgd5S3NaOM3PW7ZURZOfUHITeneFphF4ivOuYxscqck53hAErCBVfY-cjOa8K4V_n1TWpbbxkPsOxp8LCh1WCIdn2V5sDEXfI7D9W-qh2A/s2079/CHW%20-%20Robin%20Ventura.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJ3kxVvLHDJCgHTlGTjFACF3kPqlAOrOgGhR5JMEE6ylsWSKda-1VWV0otJ43RpIMgRHs7Y7nb_I72BhQwgd5S3NaOM3PW7ZURZOfUHITeneFphF4ivOuYxscqck53hAErCBVfY-cjOa8K4V_n1TWpbbxkPsOxp8LCh1WCIdn2V5sDEXfI7D9W-qh2A/s320/CHW%20-%20Robin%20Ventura.png" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cleveland Indiana - 89-73 - 1st</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is one of the first post-seasons I actually remember very, very clearly, as I was going into the 5th grade and my teacher was fresh out of grad school and from Cleveland. A lot of trash talking in the post-season needless to say. This team is loaded with bats and talent, making them one of the overall most potent teams in the entire set. 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Elite hitting and pitching with extremely average to below average hitting and pitching. Albert Belle is an absolute stud card (10 ob and doubles at 14). 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Carlos Beltran's triple range is amazing. Dean Palmer adds a bat with some nice pop, Johnny Damon is an awesome chart to play with, and I personally love the Shane Mack card for 270. Jose Offerman at the keystone rounds things out as the only above 9 ob. 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Matt Whisenant in the bullpen has a very similar card to his as well. Ricky Bones is a solid card as a 4-16 2 ip and walks at an 18. Belcher is the only 7 ip on this team and with only 1 6 ip, the bullpen (which is weak) has to shoulder a lot of innings.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmik-kdavgQslfXSa8FJ7C4ul-YmuqZ0WHi6aV5fncWVcGexa1h_1rXkLngeWU0ieE-Rj49hyMBZX7i24ZCph3qkbdpA8bm_B1PskzScK6X-3iSXFYaw70856gaIfZVNliaPZWEB_RcV8A6WuBgyX4NahZLdsIdgd4nXgeYHK_LCHweWg_JLC32c0Ng/s2079/KC%20-%20Tim%20Belcher.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmik-kdavgQslfXSa8FJ7C4ul-YmuqZ0WHi6aV5fncWVcGexa1h_1rXkLngeWU0ieE-Rj49hyMBZX7i24ZCph3qkbdpA8bm_B1PskzScK6X-3iSXFYaw70856gaIfZVNliaPZWEB_RcV8A6WuBgyX4NahZLdsIdgd4nXgeYHK_LCHweWg_JLC32c0Ng/s320/KC%20-%20Tim%20Belcher.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9IwG2Diwhf6mTRq3W6r90icdSCrb7JdzGvPccxiBdUEnpws7A1ltSlDRtHx88nc9VE4173q-U8Tvt2eZXfKDL6pcA9u_OqvpJQOG6H3XHK5mLtrGKdjRfVmHCM6tE6M4rzzbBeYeQJSJUaWiGp6sJx-K5Iv73_QGoCdw9fuekmxZpi-QZ5e8W6BtDw/s2079/KC%20-%20Terry%20Pendleton.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Brad Radke putting up a typical 4-16 card, a young Big Papi, and an aged Otis Nixon (still with the speed). Probably my favorite card on this squad is the foil of Matt Lawton, who can play anywhere in the OF. Marty Cordova also has a card, just a couple of years removed from his RoY back in 95. 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The bullpen is brutal though, with Rick Aguilera having to carry a huge weight in late games. 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Fun fact, Tiger Stadium actually opened the same day as Fenway Park with Shoeless Joe Jackson scoring the first run in stadium history. Unfortunately for the original Tiger Stadium though, they tore it down to make room for Comerica Park. There are actually a lot of cards I like on this team, with appearances from Luis Gonzalez, Bobby Higginson, Tony Clark, and Damion Easley.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-OJEBRxEg-VjFIB6KBwDRSENHlb8FuvC63R5V1qFjJICrIMVUqoBsMwrAGBs_ZW-T6gMxJVQ9p4ybO3RHCKRcddqGnCuMve6ZYmJWOP3BrvxWjoD7aG5CmHnL5w56nLaesIm7jW79VHB3i9JqGLZPle3B5aRZb6q8dPvdzzq2NtumwYj1Fx3-Hwodw/s2079/DET%20-%20Bobby%20Higginson.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-OJEBRxEg-VjFIB6KBwDRSENHlb8FuvC63R5V1qFjJICrIMVUqoBsMwrAGBs_ZW-T6gMxJVQ9p4ybO3RHCKRcddqGnCuMve6ZYmJWOP3BrvxWjoD7aG5CmHnL5w56nLaesIm7jW79VHB3i9JqGLZPle3B5aRZb6q8dPvdzzq2NtumwYj1Fx3-Hwodw/s320/DET%20-%20Bobby%20Higginson.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVssPnxlWExpzhuiqJqAfKcZXWoelUH6JyEV0RY5eD77GqlwdDC7_4ih2pWyDEqpizAbgn1XHODESa-ubS3IjcIcO7uuyKrlUaF3Z1fTj8HZpD9kTPGUcA_iGKbdcS2rH1ogPvvMRurQ6U8V7ahM4qzDXWQW8mI12ZUHXmtJgB-QEFqp2U88bgf1XCg/s2079/DET%20-%20Brian%20Hunter.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A very top loaded division with the Rangers having an immense amount of talent and the bottom dwelling Oakland A's just a couple of seasons away from their Moneyball storyline. A couple of really fun cards in this division, especially given that there were some late season trades and call ups that produced some nice ones.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkBxP9NLyi938zxKF67lQbAbNk6H_rggM66l5BQ7udpFvgSaARGT93CFdHNAV7qFoBi0vEsPC_is82ea5bZvcHqJDZD1nWS7XjEyXtztNCYfTNM4blzWeomQCY47yAUZ2Ktm8NIMcPCRCZyWWr-h7nW6cwHFypUzgktwNIah0mFXLC5brbt1BmnlqNg/s2079/TEX%20-%20Juan%20Gonzalez.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkBxP9NLyi938zxKF67lQbAbNk6H_rggM66l5BQ7udpFvgSaARGT93CFdHNAV7qFoBi0vEsPC_is82ea5bZvcHqJDZD1nWS7XjEyXtztNCYfTNM4blzWeomQCY47yAUZ2Ktm8NIMcPCRCZyWWr-h7nW6cwHFypUzgktwNIah0mFXLC5brbt1BmnlqNg/s320/TEX%20-%20Juan%20Gonzalez.png" width="229" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczgNhXqoQd-Ew2K5yG60pooYBIswlrKaOcQCNP1_wZf7Zq6lQyt4arA0Mx1b-ZstKUV4Tu6ScK1cqZ3vaBA2-qgyLWpeU1uMzyinF-8kr1XZZB68FGrTe3o5g0wrZILw7Wxg1yVZyOyqORHlJNY8TSFHQqBPozofA7wvZNppKlbIbw_rtYiOtXpDerA/s2079/SEA%20-%20Ken%20Griffey%20Jr..png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczgNhXqoQd-Ew2K5yG60pooYBIswlrKaOcQCNP1_wZf7Zq6lQyt4arA0Mx1b-ZstKUV4Tu6ScK1cqZ3vaBA2-qgyLWpeU1uMzyinF-8kr1XZZB68FGrTe3o5g0wrZILw7Wxg1yVZyOyqORHlJNY8TSFHQqBPozofA7wvZNppKlbIbw_rtYiOtXpDerA/s320/SEA%20-%20Ken%20Griffey%20Jr..png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8pTt40rcHOCln2SD37I3bm6bwezA5al-maYRNvkHs1k7gmAC_vgycHxnY2sSwIa0RvMKAL08sUtRqk0CDC0EzLSHSKSe78g4yUtXtu7IZVssxVrgcptT7HJ90j2znh5KrkLsiSURXzcUbOcHIHNlS2n9KjCZZ4M1c3EpQQUCS4znmfeGYTOJUVvcttg/s2079/OAK%20-%20Ben%20Grieve.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8pTt40rcHOCln2SD37I3bm6bwezA5al-maYRNvkHs1k7gmAC_vgycHxnY2sSwIa0RvMKAL08sUtRqk0CDC0EzLSHSKSe78g4yUtXtu7IZVssxVrgcptT7HJ90j2znh5KrkLsiSURXzcUbOcHIHNlS2n9KjCZZ4M1c3EpQQUCS4znmfeGYTOJUVvcttg/s320/OAK%20-%20Ben%20Grieve.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><p>Texas Rangers - 88-74 - 1st</p><p>First up are the Rangers, and they are loaded with bats. Pitching is very ehhhh. But their bats are stacked with their lowest every day player sitting at an 8 ob (Royce Clayton). Mike Simms swatted 16 home runs across 186 at bats (both career highs for him). AL MVP Juan-Gone doubles at a 13 and homers at a 17 for a 9 ob. Rusty Greer is a 350 point 10 ob. Goodwin as a 210 9 ob lead-off guy. And Pudge with his beastly +11 arm. 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Shout out to Kevin and the NPB for the nice Shigetoshi Hasegawa card (extremely valuable depending on your house rules as a 3-17-2 ip reliever). Jarrod Washburn and Troy Glaus are featured as rookies. Bats wise, some useful cards but nothing that wows you as this is one of the only teams in the set to feature only 1 foil (surprising coming from an above .500 team).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkggGSFaC54W7kBiZbNxb_sMJysyv2YWnN89fhGIA5cRgRqHkr3szIsNGg1tRQSZNLExBZG67QtFyNCcyltsziuZwuWoOyCmPkOyP76hcl7HbKm3qrUT1Ts6wW6aQq-A1Xrcu1Lop5EtXCqufI_cw8oVNqmIeY2XtRhsrXo3npZLrMT9Z0x5iACW1kdQ/s2079/ANA%20-%20Darin%20Erstad.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkggGSFaC54W7kBiZbNxb_sMJysyv2YWnN89fhGIA5cRgRqHkr3szIsNGg1tRQSZNLExBZG67QtFyNCcyltsziuZwuWoOyCmPkOyP76hcl7HbKm3qrUT1Ts6wW6aQq-A1Xrcu1Lop5EtXCqufI_cw8oVNqmIeY2XtRhsrXo3npZLrMT9Z0x5iACW1kdQ/s320/ANA%20-%20Darin%20Erstad.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A mid-season trade of the Big Unit didn't help this either. But any team with Griffey (oh how we all miss that swing) and A-Rod are sure to have some high points and extremely fun to play with. 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text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Oakland (Las Vegas) A's - 74-88 - 4th</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Rounding out the division are the A's. There are some interesting cards to play with here. Kenny Rogers is a 6-15-7 ip with a huge gb range. Rickey Henderson as another 210 point 9 ob that can hit a home run. Rookie card for Miguel Tejada. 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text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There is your AL West. Hope you enjoy these cards!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">In a draft with a 5k cap, who are your top 3 picks you are targeting from this division?</div>Win Dance Repeathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04892240283544068675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-53918163121363981242023-05-14T21:57:00.002-07:002023-05-14T21:57:21.970-07:001998 Set - NL West<p>It's been a while but as I was looking around the website and discord, thought we could use some fresh content. I finished this set a while ago but never got to posting the last four divisions, so here we go over the next couple of days/weeks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShZiz7dh0mg9XN7znb5EuWUI0IRj6hABvhlllMlEUv9xDDlvzoFV3dYXHQ4BIb30O-RCWOq4SRpxWrOpEBw90AroRVB1mrpyefy-H0AjSIFKwQGjy3hHVgYNb6yp6wPyN5N7_ISsrfo_CL9bmehQ3ERDQoWBYME-GdAXqg-2nWsLJCENkGOnt5XYoKA/s2079/COL%20-%20Larry%20Walker.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShZiz7dh0mg9XN7znb5EuWUI0IRj6hABvhlllMlEUv9xDDlvzoFV3dYXHQ4BIb30O-RCWOq4SRpxWrOpEBw90AroRVB1mrpyefy-H0AjSIFKwQGjy3hHVgYNb6yp6wPyN5N7_ISsrfo_CL9bmehQ3ERDQoWBYME-GdAXqg-2nWsLJCENkGOnt5XYoKA/s320/COL%20-%20Larry%20Walker.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTv4BbEWdtuy1g3VmedyqHoZI6zoi-C2vIeldg8s9cXTojuFFXlkC7liTGD4jbGHKimxjZj3CtU_FSSY89d2UKKivYtPxMeue3EHycaJrAT07AcvddgnWWYkfH81XGaoio8S7YE1bjXGgqrs3uhPeM6bUoZ48PnX0EX0tDu7j2pExs5PrbE1qq8yHYw/s2079/LAD%20-%20Gary%20Sheffield.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRTv4BbEWdtuy1g3VmedyqHoZI6zoi-C2vIeldg8s9cXTojuFFXlkC7liTGD4jbGHKimxjZj3CtU_FSSY89d2UKKivYtPxMeue3EHycaJrAT07AcvddgnWWYkfH81XGaoio8S7YE1bjXGgqrs3uhPeM6bUoZ48PnX0EX0tDu7j2pExs5PrbE1qq8yHYw/s320/LAD%20-%20Gary%20Sheffield.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iaImwwP5W2AUvoketRjoPG7njvLyitgygAXx6s8pmkwasWbrstuoTsuwNOE0GBbCt5F__OMjZrD-M43Fv3nqo0PcRQs3ImuToUxA0XJTUdCOdBWozVWVJ845mEf2aSCxgCGHax-wQ21WGZkI934kTpQvOp0KptkeE9woYkLrSjsJiLWrV36IMhCKrQ/s2079/SFG%20-%20Barry%20Bonds.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iaImwwP5W2AUvoketRjoPG7njvLyitgygAXx6s8pmkwasWbrstuoTsuwNOE0GBbCt5F__OMjZrD-M43Fv3nqo0PcRQs3ImuToUxA0XJTUdCOdBWozVWVJ845mEf2aSCxgCGHax-wQ21WGZkI934kTpQvOp0KptkeE9woYkLrSjsJiLWrV36IMhCKrQ/s320/SFG%20-%20Barry%20Bonds.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>To wrap up the NL, here comes the West.</p><p><br /></p><p>San Diego Padres - 98-64 - 1st</p><p>San Diego had an incredible year making a trip to the World Series before falling to the Yankees. This team is loaded with talent, so it's easy to see how they were great. Plenty of valuable and playable cards to build a team around in league play. Greg Vaughn is an absolute beast (easily Luke's favorite player in this set I'm guessing). Veras is my kind of player (gets on base for cheap and speed). Leyritz is one of the best catchers in the entire set. And as always, Mr. Reliable/Mr. Padre - Tony Gwynn.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimr_6ab0WizWDMzun66TaPYthgM4FfOduFaDgXecvvZppKtcOnKbDp5GmdhCBvD6JlzsjLChL6Cq9A9aLiw8EDOoMcQn4YlZrtWTe5ug2tvCd-DVNFcke2QuFEffqTe99gYKWUsxXFZt_tU1GyXaDICZC7YCgmBgUY5bph75qC2ivrh9JwocKkvKsObg/s2079/SD%20-%2022-%20Quivlio%20Veras.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimr_6ab0WizWDMzun66TaPYthgM4FfOduFaDgXecvvZppKtcOnKbDp5GmdhCBvD6JlzsjLChL6Cq9A9aLiw8EDOoMcQn4YlZrtWTe5ug2tvCd-DVNFcke2QuFEffqTe99gYKWUsxXFZt_tU1GyXaDICZC7YCgmBgUY5bph75qC2ivrh9JwocKkvKsObg/s320/SD%20-%2022-%20Quivlio%20Veras.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizlzIJV93GkQE7cO4kS40iVA7piRf4_ffaQlkvDDF-PWdlsfhLUykvo8mVR8SX90bn2rpJa2oMbh28iLnO1NGC7hT8XE4-rW_9IusElDJoOjhuriX3k9xq4BXllEi9S4j0hOOV7G1CPEnQ-xC-UYi5nAgcUa06HRwYQr6SwcJ2QdqEhgTxVrRQK2IRA/s2079/SD%20-%2021%20-%20Greg%20Vaughn.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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As Bosh reminds us on discord, the Dodgers also roster the "Baddest MFer" in the game with Sheffield, who boasts one of the best cards in the set with speed and high ob (definitely a WDR player here). Adrian Beltre's rookie card is also featured on this squad (reminds me a little of Pujols in the 01 set). 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The Rockies hosted the All-Star game in 98 and have some big mashers on their roster. Todd Helton provides another version of an extremely valuable card, Vinny Castillo might be the best third baseman in the set, and Larry Walker has an argument to be named the best overall card in the set with speed and pop as an 11 ob. Personally, I love the Hamilton card as a 400 point 10 ob that puts the ball in play. I would run this guy all day at the top of my lineup. 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Not a lot of power in this lineup but they have some very nice constructed play pieces that could be extremely valuable. Definitely like a couple of these guys if playing with only 8 ob's and below (Devon White and Stinnett are solid in the right lineups). 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The 10 unfortunate or fortunate teams depending on the goal, that did not make the play-in or playoffs and are in full Victor Wembanyama prayer circle form. The 7'5 French player is said to be the most anticipated player in the draft since LeBron James. Feel like we have heard this before but his size, and ability makes him so versatile and the perfect archetype to the new style on NBA player, length and skill. But enough about the future, let us focus on the present, and at the present these teams have a ton to improve upon if they want to climb the ladder and be in the playoffs and a threat to win a championship.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTeVGCOQTaoQu8CjErjU4qngF63urDiPuJQD2aizESNQh5eyfpreKPO2G-MFzg5IrlNWnKtruQ-xln43e4S0C_veaJdjF5Js4aBkIRUCNa-MYB9O_5GnDJwOPjcl9SoYqGMoT46DORQyTAHH0DyDYQ9bmfjlBTXI1g2rzouw9VS0YXdb9QUsoZqdD/s1025/LUKADONCIC2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTeVGCOQTaoQu8CjErjU4qngF63urDiPuJQD2aizESNQh5eyfpreKPO2G-MFzg5IrlNWnKtruQ-xln43e4S0C_veaJdjF5Js4aBkIRUCNa-MYB9O_5GnDJwOPjcl9SoYqGMoT46DORQyTAHH0DyDYQ9bmfjlBTXI1g2rzouw9VS0YXdb9QUsoZqdD/s320/LUKADONCIC2023.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Eastern Conference Lottery Teams <br />11. Indians Pacers (35-47) 3440 Points, The Pacers seemed to be a play-in team early in the season while everyone thought they would be tanking, Tyrese Haliburton showed how good of a point guard he could be. Benedict Mathurin started the season on fire, and slowly came back to earth as the season continued, but he was tremendous in his rookie season. Buddy Hield was one of the best three point marksman all season. Myles Turner was in trade rumors all year, and seemed like he would be dealt before Indiana finally said no. The Pacers aren't great that is for sure, but some of these pieces are useful. Haliburton will be great to see him develop and hopefully he will be able to stay healthy. </p><p> Starters:(2770 points)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2u2WKhHV8dr6mFalRynEuTqAPT55ox4qp56M66CwK6TW01nhd4U70uuAGcaxe_lUuhqlfsPZIF-0AKVRZEZqWtHxTl6wXXd9-8RTKHL2KYlR6DBfoVyg0ZDHrvR78ZJhgmnpcoNiCW1FLcfsNcwHPyztDeNvH77b6OxCh51P9UwTdGPfhmoshQSA/s1025/T.J.MCCONNELL2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2u2WKhHV8dr6mFalRynEuTqAPT55ox4qp56M66CwK6TW01nhd4U70uuAGcaxe_lUuhqlfsPZIF-0AKVRZEZqWtHxTl6wXXd9-8RTKHL2KYlR6DBfoVyg0ZDHrvR78ZJhgmnpcoNiCW1FLcfsNcwHPyztDeNvH77b6OxCh51P9UwTdGPfhmoshQSA/s320/T.J.MCCONNELL2023.png" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf1MVHhZAKTj2pLdvHsEYdDLYPu9zqeFcHubBhIXoht3VYq2N1x0zqCxPtMHK-9BREHXeBS5gZD995cprBNPG7ovJ_0NOkpbKSDcktjtE-t_J5jMdVb9vapvaGzmsjxbZab52oWfzOn0O1VHLyMjBX-VUeU-0bZf2uAT4kKFMrWgrNTLyqXSlE0p0/s1025/TYRESEHALIBURTON2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Washington Wizards (35-47) 4810 Points, The Wizards are another team like the Pelicans that benefitted from injuries to help other cards become better. Delon Wright is a bench player that plays 24 mins a game but is so defensively sound that it makes his cards really good every year. Bradley Beal also only played 50 games this year, and was a part of 3 different players that averaged 20 points a game this year for the Wizards, alongside Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. Kristaps is an Elite big in this game, offense, high scoring and good defense. But you will have to pay for a guy like that. In a season format this team would perform better than their regular season record, but they still aren't up there with the best teams of the Eastern conference. <br />Starters:(3650 points)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLjDUruK_uvkNAr4zhFzKbGSgSd7UXhrThFkQf1vSFfRMWFwOisTQwB7ImxfFIftNgVT03HxGBDmJZ2f8aDlhN3gdYTzz0DOCoryj_mR1G7vyb2AL_a--8OO80in6FfUaOO7T4SmWkBv4A-XQBRfMCL8vtBPeV6NK780QpVe1N4UfbTb08f1veNFS/s1025/DELONWRIGHT2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLjDUruK_uvkNAr4zhFzKbGSgSd7UXhrThFkQf1vSFfRMWFwOisTQwB7ImxfFIftNgVT03HxGBDmJZ2f8aDlhN3gdYTzz0DOCoryj_mR1G7vyb2AL_a--8OO80in6FfUaOO7T4SmWkBv4A-XQBRfMCL8vtBPeV6NK780QpVe1N4UfbTb08f1veNFS/s320/DELONWRIGHT2023.png" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Orlando Magic (34-48) 4030 Points, The Orlando Magic have a ton of young players, and will most likely be adding another one this off-season. They are led by Franz Wagner who continues to improve as a second year player, and have a solid group of 400-500 point guys. I selfishly hope Bol Bol continues to improves so Orlando just has a ton of 7 footers that are mobile. Markelle Fultz seemed to regain some confidence at the end of the season, maybe we will see why he is a former #1 pick starting next season. 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Charlotte Hornets (27-55) 3730 Points, Charlotte is not very good, and barely getting to see LaMelo Ball at all this year didn't help. His card is good from an offensive stand point, and scary Terry is always scary. 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Detroit Pistons (17-65) 3580 Points, Cade Cunningham missed most of the season, but it didn't feel right not letting him be a part of this set and there was no one else on Detroit that was any good anyways. Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic bring the offense, and Jaden Ivey is a cheap scoring threat for bench minutes. 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Dallas Mavericks (38-44) 3910 Points, The biggest disappointment for a team being in this position. The Mavs may have intentionally tanked the end of the season to keep their lottery pick, but they are led by a lethal duo. Luka Doncic is simply an incredible player, but his next step needs to be allowing others to get going themselves and not being so ball dominant. In NBA Showdown that doesn't mean a thing, so you get to jsut reap the benefits of Luka being awesome. Another benefit of it being a game, is Kyrie Irving can't go and do Kyrie Irving things and you just get the offensive assassin that he is. Tim Hardaway and Christina Wood provide some back up, but the rest of this team is really bad. 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Utah Jazz (37-45) 3920 Points, The new look Jazz without Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic now have the Finnisher Lauri Markkanen, and what a season he had for the Jazz. The Jazz seemed destined to tank, but the players di not receive the memo at the beginning of the season. The Jazz were so hot, and they may have been a play in team had they not traded a lot of their players at the deadline. Walker Kessler was a really good defensive rookie this season, that makes many fans forget about Rudy Gobert. 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Portland Trail Blazers (33-49) 3460 Points, Another year another disappointing Blazers team that Dame has to be apart of. They tried this offseason getting Jerami Grant, but health seems to always get in their way. Dame brings a 71 point possibility, the second player possible to do that in this set. The blazers feel like a team in a draft you would use to fill out the end of the bench. Thybulle very cheap for great wing defense, Sharpe and Knox both 10 point guys that can score 8 with a max roll. 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Houston Rockets (22-60) 3050 Points, The one team I do not want to see win the lottery, unless they are willing to trade Kevin Porter Jr and Jalen Green if they win. Alpren Sengun is a hidden gem in the NBA and a lot of the time you don't even get to see him do what he does best because the guards on this team won't let him initiate the offense or play through him. A couple top 3 picks in this starting line up that hopefully will continue to grow, because the talent on this team is a good thing, they just have to play the right way. 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San Antonio Spurs (22-60) 2930 Points, Would it be the most Spurs thing to get Wembanyama 1 year into a rebuild. They traded Dejounte Murray this offseason and loaded up on Hawks picks, did a really good job at being bad, while also getting heavy minutes for a core of young players that Pop can try to mold into the next dynasty. All they need is a generational player to drop right into it, and they will have a really good chance at that happening. Defense is always a struggle for the bad young teams, and it is no different with this spurs squad, but a guy like Jeremy Sochan with his Rodman hair and number, seemed to enjoy taking on the challenge of playing defense on the other teams better players. I think this is my pick for Wemby to fall, an all time great coach with a team with a good culture, his game would have the best chance at a clean development here in san Antonio. The East is also loaded, and the West could use some more talent, the thought of a Wemby led Spurs vs a youthful Thunder in a few years is what I will dream about. <br />Starters:(2300 points)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EAa64cOd5MJArW7kcfNaZE4eFGnFlz6MGSesz1S5VVRB1MUI8JVJn6D8AnMpEM-FUikF3n-j5LdDQLvg2yWH7lA_w5QmPZl07XC7GeL28-q9In99jFrUlkHZNEZAe5Mcjc4dnaJ9u3Ze-0r532c9k-LR_7_UoFbjEel8S0kudTRCRoCzb880bQT0/s1025/TREJONES2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EAa64cOd5MJArW7kcfNaZE4eFGnFlz6MGSesz1S5VVRB1MUI8JVJn6D8AnMpEM-FUikF3n-j5LdDQLvg2yWH7lA_w5QmPZl07XC7GeL28-q9In99jFrUlkHZNEZAe5Mcjc4dnaJ9u3Ze-0r532c9k-LR_7_UoFbjEel8S0kudTRCRoCzb880bQT0/s320/TREJONES2023.png" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Those of you familiar with my leagues, I have other people do the draft, I don't draft a team, I just play the games out, so be on the lookout in the discord as plans come together for that in the coming months. </p><p><google-sheets-html-origin></google-sheets-html-origin></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" dir="ltr" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; table-layout: fixed; width: 0px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><colgroup><col width="213"></col><col width="129"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Team"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Team</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Points"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Points</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Milwaukee Bucks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Milwaukee Bucks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5850}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5850</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Memphis Grizzlies"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Memphis Grizzlies</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5750}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5750</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"New York Knicks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">New York Knicks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5510}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5510</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Boston Celtics"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Boston Celtics</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5470}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5470</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"New Orleans Pelicans"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">New Orleans Pelicans</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5360}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5360</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Los Angeles Clippers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Los Angeles Clippers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5280}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5280</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Cleveland Cavaliers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Cleveland Cavaliers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5230}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5230</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Los Angeles Lakers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Los Angeles Lakers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5220}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5220</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Phoenix Suns"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Phoenix Suns</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5200}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5200</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Miami Heat"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Miami Heat</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5060}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5060</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Philadelphia 76ers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Philadelphia 76ers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5040}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5040</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Golden State Warriros"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Golden State Warriors</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4960}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4960</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Denver Nuggets"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Denver Nuggets</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4880}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4880</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Washington Wizards"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Washington Wizards</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4810}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4810</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Chicago Bulls"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Chicago Bulls</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4740}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4740</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Minnesota Timberwolves"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Minnesota Timberwolves</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4720}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4720</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Toronto Raptors"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Toronto Raptors</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4480}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4480</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Atlanta Hawks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Atlanta Hawks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4370}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4370</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Sacramento Kings"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Sacramento Kings</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4220}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4220</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Oklahoma City Thunder"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Oklahoma City Thunder</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4170}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4170</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Orlando Magic"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Orlando Magic</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4030}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4030</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Utah Jazz"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Utah Jazz</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3920}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3920</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Dallas Mavericks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Dallas Mavericks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3910}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3910</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Brooklyn Nets"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Brooklyn Nets</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3800}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3800</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Charlotte Hornets"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Charlotte Hornets</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3730}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3730</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Detroit Pistons"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Detroit Pistons</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3580}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3580</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Portland Trail Blazers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Portland Trail Blazers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3460}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3460</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Indiana Pacers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Indiana Pacers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3440}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3440</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Houston Rockets"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Houston Rockets</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":3050}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">3050</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"San Antonio Spurs"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">San Antonio Spurs</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":2930}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">2930</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Special Treat for reading the whole thing, here is in season through 29 games Victor Wembanyama for the bottom feeders to drool over the potential he can bring to their franchise.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmU3KHzJFDulfT_KTrEKoRa96SLka5Xd49J6Om_Y8S2-DAf52raUWAGtChwzz9IYUS6Qg2WQgnU9IK9n1coQzyZVSrv9rvVi8HdR1O0GiFRUxG5RC3vvXMHYOgVcAv9IQZBQXEhbxlsyyd3Z7cFSmtb2ZLUzEobuGUcRuOKP-25FY0bWSqFaYUCKT8/s1019/WEMBY.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1019" data-original-width="730" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmU3KHzJFDulfT_KTrEKoRa96SLka5Xd49J6Om_Y8S2-DAf52raUWAGtChwzz9IYUS6Qg2WQgnU9IK9n1coQzyZVSrv9rvVi8HdR1O0GiFRUxG5RC3vvXMHYOgVcAv9IQZBQXEhbxlsyyd3Z7cFSmtb2ZLUzEobuGUcRuOKP-25FY0bWSqFaYUCKT8/s320/WEMBY.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Runne130http://www.blogger.com/profile/09493480473081093788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-66667998189871295352023-04-14T20:17:00.003-07:002023-04-14T20:17:45.077-07:00NBA SHOWDOWN 2023 SET - PLAYOFF TEAMS<p> Part two of this three part release series. The top 6 teams in each conference that qualified for the playoffs outright. I will post the conferences in order of their top 6 teams. These teams sure are loaded compared to what we've seen so far. The best the league has to offer, including the 3 finalist for the NBA MVP award will all be included in this release. The playoffs are set to start tomorrow so what better way to celebrate then by watching the final play in games and writing this blog post. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCNj6YZtitgNQ1p6Vn7evA0JHafxQonzwGzRqVfYfA9VrYtp4hF4EBvlMSvpBpKyWRUtHAYBIt4WMyxziLqmIqObYm1SWACbFstpyZLw-Pgc-jW2wMTP_py-wgdiMGiXOL12HQGMkDVg9uBhLqhy0QobBC7Qc_6qAv6PtJOlGEv1BDu17l9EsBw6w/s1076/MVP.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="1076" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCNj6YZtitgNQ1p6Vn7evA0JHafxQonzwGzRqVfYfA9VrYtp4hF4EBvlMSvpBpKyWRUtHAYBIt4WMyxziLqmIqObYm1SWACbFstpyZLw-Pgc-jW2wMTP_py-wgdiMGiXOL12HQGMkDVg9uBhLqhy0QobBC7Qc_6qAv6PtJOlGEv1BDu17l9EsBw6w/w640-h285/MVP.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><br /> Eastern Conference Playoff Teams<br />1. Milwaukee Bucks (58-24) The Milwaukee Bucks come in at 5850 points, so this team is illegal and cannot be played LOL. That right there is how every team must feel when they see Giannis coming at them downhill knowing your aren't stopping him. I love this team, have called Giannis my favorite non Cavalier since at least 2016, and if things go the way I hope, my team is going to have to play against him in the second around and I will be sad. Jrue Holiday is a two way superstar, I love the way he plays, and his showdown card translates to that as well. Grayson Allen is a great role player, average offense and average defense and you will get some scoring, rebounding and assists out of him. Khris Middleton had been coming back all year from an injury and he slowly has been coming back to himself. Giannis is Giannis, MVP candidate and two way superstar, not much more else to say about him. Brook Lopez is one of the 3 finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, and he anchors this Bucks team in the middle. The Bench is nice, as Bobby Portis, Jae Crowder and Jevon Carter all are nice inserts to replace a cold player. The rest of the bench is good as well but aren't really needed but will get plenty of garbage minutes when they are wrecking teams. 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Boston Celtics (57-25) The defending Eastern Conference Champions come in at 5470 points. Derrick White has been lauded as an analytics dream role playing star, and his card reflects it. His defense is great and he provides a good efficient card. In a salary cap league, I don't know if he is the guy for me for his price, but as the lead guard of a contending team he is great to have for the big defensive number. Marcus Smart, last years defensive player of the year provides a nice chart with plus defense giving hem good defense against a two stud backcourt. Then we get to the Jays, Jaylen Brown regressed a little this season but he can still go out there and score some points on that explosive chart. Tatum is lethal on offense, while defensively you are going to try to hide him on weaker cards. Al Horford has been really good for his whole career and I feel like he is once again just a solid player for this team. 4th or 5th option of this offense will allow him to get some good starts. The bench is lead by 6th man of the year finalist Malcolm Brogdon who can start for this team if you want to bring a little offensive punch into the starting lineup over Marcus Smarts defense. Robert Williams battled injuries this season but provides a good defensive card. Hauser and Muscala provide a nice scoring upside in a pinch for a quarter or 2. 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Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) The Philadelphia 76ers come in at 5040 points, but that is very deceiving as they have two 10 point players. They are led by two 1000+ point guys including MVP favorite Joel Emiid. What a season he has had and whether or not he wins the MVP this year, he has been outstanding this year. He can be the most dominant player on the floor in any series if he chooses to do it. James Hardens first full season in Philly went well and he provides a very plentiful chart all over the court. Tyrese Maxey can score in bunches and is a great 3rd scoring option on this team. Jalen McDaniels was a nice deadline pickup for them and slides nicely into the defensive wing role for this team. Tobias Harris is a max player, and he hasn't really ever lived up to that in Philly. He can provide some consistent scoring to the lineup and add in a couple rebounds. Then there is Joel Embiid, offense, defense and everything you could want on a chart. Roll maxes and he can have a 60-20 game, thats really all you need to know about him. De'Anthony Melton gives the 76ers quite the bench guard, he fixes all the defensive issues they have at the top of the guard rotation. Paul Reed also has defensive upside, and can slide him in when playing against a top level offensive forward. If Joel can channel his inner Shaq Philly can be a dark horse team to come out of the East, and if they do, I hope for the sake of Philly fans they win, losing the World Series and Superbowl already this season, an NBA Championship would make up for those losses.<br />Starters: (3830 points)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1BaSyjDG1PtwcwmFHembxlb7KeCe3VvRvjJp4NN63q3SuhG-4UXOFqeGwwPNk4w1X9MAIabgxs2lh94PIKAmwPjtFtixFBdXKXl-7u_kNA56ArQtrhFqJferpfiMYGegpOypOqB-NwPKypRGd_rhrf9mWUZs9Wu2nXmPxu418XrZsp6A1yo0DoJv/s1099/TYRESEMAXEY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1BaSyjDG1PtwcwmFHembxlb7KeCe3VvRvjJp4NN63q3SuhG-4UXOFqeGwwPNk4w1X9MAIabgxs2lh94PIKAmwPjtFtixFBdXKXl-7u_kNA56ArQtrhFqJferpfiMYGegpOypOqB-NwPKypRGd_rhrf9mWUZs9Wu2nXmPxu418XrZsp6A1yo0DoJv/s320/TYRESEMAXEY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31) *cracks knuckles* Alright my Cleveland Cavaliers come in at 5230 points, and I am going to try to keep this short and sweet as I can write about this team all day. They were a ton of fun to watch last year, and continued that this season, with their team ball and explosive play. Darius Garland continued to grow even though his usage went down this season due to the acquisition of Donovan Mitchell. Speaking of Mitchell, the man had 71 points in a game this season, and in a game where your max roll is determined by your season high, well hes going to be fun if he gets favorable rolls/match-ups and assists from his teammates. Isaac Okoro is their starting small forward and he showed the ability to hit the 3 ball this year, but if you're playing showdown as this team, Caris LeVert is starting to give them 4 potential 40 point scoring players on the floor. Evan Mobley really made a leap on the court this year, he showed he is only going to get better, and when he chooses to take over, not many are going to be able to stop him, as well as being a finalist for defensive player of the year this season. Jarret Allen is a anchor in the middle that rebounds and defends, filling in his role while still being able to score 20. LeVert and Osman off the bench provide wing depth, and Rubio, Stevens and Wade provide defensive matchups when in need to shut down scoring. Super happy with my Cavs this season, I don't have playoff run expectations as the top 3 teams to me are the clear cut favorites, but the Cavs and New York should be a really fun series between two team trying to climb the ranks. <br />Starters: (3620 points)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBNwi5OFuSXVgp0zbhTibADW6V3U1LQrGQnguTqPigCNN4O5dhanGkPVNt5kUXIZorhZWPaOqcPUVsKWnfFrtASzM-fNhaQpyb2I5IfS2BUReGnkAjKxgUTIILQuFTvwc7tryydj_AtW3qPmKm4rbmReIND3U6VqUQ_TBUFSbj040c1BDt5v9Sz7Y/s1099/DARIUSGARLAND2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBNwi5OFuSXVgp0zbhTibADW6V3U1LQrGQnguTqPigCNN4O5dhanGkPVNt5kUXIZorhZWPaOqcPUVsKWnfFrtASzM-fNhaQpyb2I5IfS2BUReGnkAjKxgUTIILQuFTvwc7tryydj_AtW3qPmKm4rbmReIND3U6VqUQ_TBUFSbj040c1BDt5v9Sz7Y/s320/DARIUSGARLAND2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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New York Knicks (47-35) New York basketball is back at 5510 points. This team has a ton of options and a great deadline move help spark this team. Jalen Brunson started the move with signing in New York in the offseason and he has been everything New York had hoped for an more. Julius Randle after a tumultuous season last year, bounced back and shined this season. RJ Barret signed an extension this summer and he can score some points, but his inefficiencies in a showdown game really weaken him, that defense is ugly. Josh Hart was a outstanding pickup at the deadline and has fit right in with the Knicks, providing great wing defense and some efficient offense. Mitchell Robinson dunks, defends and rebounds, which will be huge for this team as they move forward. The bench feature Immanuel Quickly who will be seeing the court as much as possible by Knicks managers, taking the penalties to play him or Brunson at the shooting guard. Isaiah Hartenstein and Quentin Grimes are two more really good bench players giving this Knicks team the depth to counter other teams, or deal with cold markers. Toppin and McBride each bring their own benefits to seeing the floor for a quarter but are really just there in case.<br />Starters: (3480 points)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigv5vxXlbEWqBKoXFnkwoTSxl-DC5cI_e7nlq7NSkJ8OKkVS_Nj1nmBetNjv0grLNHDzSFHV-arIp4ySOdSNyVsp7-p5PbK_U552qzOi9Cb0Bu0IyOgWzm_-C9oGOMU69zKn_bpvq-8l7gdi3OgErFFNfM3_NHdFKW-ak8A9DlueYGnRQsPJgynx-1/s1099/JALENBRUNSON2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigv5vxXlbEWqBKoXFnkwoTSxl-DC5cI_e7nlq7NSkJ8OKkVS_Nj1nmBetNjv0grLNHDzSFHV-arIp4ySOdSNyVsp7-p5PbK_U552qzOi9Cb0Bu0IyOgWzm_-C9oGOMU69zKn_bpvq-8l7gdi3OgErFFNfM3_NHdFKW-ak8A9DlueYGnRQsPJgynx-1/s320/JALENBRUNSON2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8--7-BI0Ea9AOuhK_gsTFMK8K6o23HmxBd29IseYKCmCBXK3ELSn0CUaMtHebPnKsh3RoWl57CIH4Cx8XcdOaeLTeh9dbg0y8x1tSpXY0LYdJx7EQsP1Ek70B9lCsOoRPSBWrrmSgtzrtOOZYd_HsjB9MwpNSuFvvl3j365lpMd3xXEMpGaxswPm/s1099/RJBARRETT2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Brooklyn Nets (45-37) The new looked Nets come in at 3800 points and are the clear cut weakest team in the East 6. Four 600 point players show they have some good players, but they need a little more from the others. The team had a roller coaster year, dealing with Kyrie is hard enough, but finally cutting if off and trading him, followed up by trading Kevin Durant leaves the cupboards bare but Mikal Bridges has me excited to see what he can become as a lead player. Spencer Dinwiddie is a good point guard, with solid offense. Mikal Bridges is a two way star in the making, and his numbers will only improve being in Brooklyn. Royce O'Neal is one of those role players that just fits really well in a showdown style game. Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton give this team some really good interior defense, and Johnson can do it on both sides of the floor. Then there is Ben Simmons off the bench, and I don't even know what to say about him, so there he is. Cam Thomas is my favorite player in this set. 180 points for a guy that can get you 44 points in a game. I call him the 2000 Karim Garcia of NBA Showdown. When I do a draft, I can't wait to see how early this man goes, and how he will be built around. The rest of the Nets are weak, and this team can thank Kevin Durant for their spot in the playoffs, but once he was gone ,they did a good job maintaining that spot, however I think it will be a fast exit, and a slow rebuild as they have no picks so it could be a fire sale this offseason on some of their pieces. <br />Starters: (2990 points)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs01w6aq4ogwVK1HRMPkjkqB-gCJjtc0aidFKJQmBDhZ-MwgoMrEdFA7WYnUALk8VHyyo8XbUVI1MoHEqroNEinBp3ru9HJY5o1YTvgWpfYgjs-Y-DHYEjoVKdXo4R88wR8W-Fv2l8J8x6QZZKCfPVSw46yA_Ujqq18pk7SM4Zc66L6g_HvMNEHEEB/s1099/SPENCERDINWIDDIE2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs01w6aq4ogwVK1HRMPkjkqB-gCJjtc0aidFKJQmBDhZ-MwgoMrEdFA7WYnUALk8VHyyo8XbUVI1MoHEqroNEinBp3ru9HJY5o1YTvgWpfYgjs-Y-DHYEjoVKdXo4R88wR8W-Fv2l8J8x6QZZKCfPVSw46yA_Ujqq18pk7SM4Zc66L6g_HvMNEHEEB/s320/SPENCERDINWIDDIE2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Denver Nuggets (53-29) The Denver Nuggets come in at 4880 points, led by MVP Finalist and reigning back to back MVP Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray looked more healthy this season, and is coming back to his old self. KCP was a great offseason pickup as a two way wing that can defend and shoot. Michael Porter Jr can score the basketball, with his high offensive rating and sub par defense. Aaron Gordon is another 2 way player much like KCP to alleviate the defensive weaknesses. Nikola Jokic is a freak and his card shows it. We all know he is not that good defensively, but RAPTOR ratings love him and he earned his card. I really don't know if he is roster able in a draft due to how expensive he is, but when he is on the floor he will simply dominate. Bruce Brown off the bench is another offseason signing that helps bolster this team, especially de to all the positions he is eligible to play at. 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Memphis Grizzlies (51-31) The Memphis Grizzlies shot up the standings this year, and the point total with 5750 points. Lead by Ja the Grizz were really good again this season. They also have a defensive player of the year finalist in Jarn Jackson Jr. This team is really deep, sadly Steven Adams is most likely out for the playoffs. Desmond Bane is an offensive stud and Dillon Brooks is a pain in the ass, and he plays that role so well. Tyus Jones was great off the bench for like the 4th year in a row. While i can keep harping on the Grizzlies, LeBron did it just the other day so if you need more just watch<a href="https://youtu.be/2NjtYH-o4e4"> this.</a> <br />Starters: (4080 points)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbcHnvj_agxy_hnFmi6rH3YlASyVtgt0tQCo2C_uTiBW7dTMCJhCroFAueaPZ62GK3v2mIMEBWBxBgE6pUfyC8oWnyjIpbq60FZSqxlMzxfY_Wcv09g-nFae9BNXXSTrrWBcKDoGNvjSlNlOK-UskjBvkpMn8dL9JEmV1ededvEKdRaglVmCvo0Zs/s1099/JAMORANT2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbcHnvj_agxy_hnFmi6rH3YlASyVtgt0tQCo2C_uTiBW7dTMCJhCroFAueaPZ62GK3v2mIMEBWBxBgE6pUfyC8oWnyjIpbq60FZSqxlMzxfY_Wcv09g-nFae9BNXXSTrrWBcKDoGNvjSlNlOK-UskjBvkpMn8dL9JEmV1ededvEKdRaglVmCvo0Zs/s320/JAMORANT2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Sacramento Kings (48-34) For the first time since 2006 the Sacramento Kings are back in the playoffs. Coming in at 4220 points the Mike Brown coached Kings lit the beam all season long, and were a super exciting team to league pass binge. They scored, and scored and scored, while not playing much defense, making their games very exciting to watch. Then you look at their cards offense and defense ratings and its basically what I just said. De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis lead this team and are both fantastic cards to play. Huerter, Barnes and Murray all provide decent scoring as role players, but this teams defense really worries me in a competitive game. Malik Monk can score 44 points off the bench and is just like everyone else with great offense and terrible defense. Davion Mitchell is the savior for this team in a crunch as he is a guard with positive defense. 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Phoenix Suns (45-37) The remodeled Phoenix Suns come in at 5200 points, and if healthy are the West favorite in my opinion. While it is hard for new formed teams to win it all in their first season, this team ahs the pieces to do so. Chris Paul seems to always get injured in the playoffs but maybe this year is the year that changes. He is great for setting up Devin Booker or KD for big scoring rolls. Devin Booker can provide some high scoring and KD can be KD for the Suns as the superstar he is. Deandre Ayton and Damion Lee can hold their own scoring and are really good role players behind the Suns big 3. Josh Okogie is a really fun matchup defender for this team, he will be very handy in late game matchups. The biggest thing for this team is health. If they are healthy, they will be a very tough out. 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Los Angeles Clippers (44-38) The Clippers come in at 5280 points and bring some interesting cards to the table. Russell Westbrook can always bring a triple double to the table, but which Russ will you get. PG and Kawhi are stars, and possibly the best defensive wing duo in the set, then you get to add in that the yare both offensive studs as well. Its a shame the clippers haven't been healthy the entire time PG and Kawhi have been together because I would really like to see this duo at their best in playoff series. Covington is a good role player, and Zuabc can get you a 28 rebound game. Plumlee may get the start in this form, but Zubac high rebounding plus better defense would give him the nod for me. 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Golden State Warriors (44-38) The defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors come in at 4960 points. They weren't themselves this year due to injury, but here they are just ready to pounce in the post season. Steph Curry is going to be really tough to stop in this game, and Klay and Jordan Poole are both spark plugs offensively as well that can score 40 points. Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are two very good wing defenders much like what we just saw with the Clippers. Kevon Looney is another really good defensive center that can rebound, feels like the set is littered with these guys. Donte Divincenzo and Anthony Lamb are both really good bench defenders, that can shift the game on the defensive side if needed. As mentioned earlier Jordan Poole is going to score at will with his chart. The warriors are not a team I would want to see in real life, but in showdown, they look beatable this year. <br />Starters: (3580 points)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppUt0Y7BI28D1aQBe1enJ-0K9JdpVvG40tej3bHw4RkqAoSfxpkUh0wHHR95hYEGQElVyRl_gqoKbx8roJqQ0s6R8S4YhkJNRinmeEYDJX2I0t1YB7vjJcCeeChlOPivNCKoyBRiKAaDQbfna0yBf0HBdTTDINfEGSv4u53G-3XL_VKyPcjbmwumQ/s1099/STEPHENCURRY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppUt0Y7BI28D1aQBe1enJ-0K9JdpVvG40tej3bHw4RkqAoSfxpkUh0wHHR95hYEGQElVyRl_gqoKbx8roJqQ0s6R8S4YhkJNRinmeEYDJX2I0t1YB7vjJcCeeChlOPivNCKoyBRiKAaDQbfna0yBf0HBdTTDINfEGSv4u53G-3XL_VKyPcjbmwumQ/s320/STEPHENCURRY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiib9sk1WQDVsSdVvp-Hr_nWt34wKU2AUa6cHJpEc2aYCpAg5vw8x-pVW_AntmQo50t_J2nAWkZ2hrN2vmb8VPiyrvMYdghMd6OY43PkWmDPpBiKLGE7GDVnXg3BAoreTybgotvwPfIDoemi9qHa7R1Krfnspe42jQ_kPlwSqFIWDmMwawGeR1pICvL/s1099/KLAYTHOMPSON2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Who are your top draft targets? Here are the overall top point getting teams so far. Only 10 teams remain, and those are the lottery teams.<br /><p></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" dir="ltr" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; table-layout: fixed; width: 0px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><colgroup><col width="213"></col><col width="129"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Team"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Team</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Points"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Points</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Milwaukee Bucks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Milwaukee Bucks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5850}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5850</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Memphis Grizzlies"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Memphis Grizzlies</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5750}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5750</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"New York Knicks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">New York Knicks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5510}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5510</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Boston Celtics"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Boston Celtics</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5470}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5470</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"New Orleans Pelicans"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">New Orleans Pelicans</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5360}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5360</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Los Angeles Clippers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Los Angeles Clippers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5280}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5280</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Cleveland Cavaliers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Cleveland Cavaliers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5230}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5230</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Los Angeles Lakers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Los Angeles Lakers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5220}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5220</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Phoenix Suns"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Phoenix Suns</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5200}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5200</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Miami Heat"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Miami Heat</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5060}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5060</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Philadelphia 76ers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Philadelphia 76ers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5040}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5040</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Golden State Warriros"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Golden State Warriors</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4960}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4960</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Denver Nuggets"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Denver Nuggets</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4880}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4880</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Chicago Bulls"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); 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So with that, comes the teams representing the play-in tournament. The overall NBA Set will be released in 3 separate parts, The Play In, The Playoffs, and the Lottery. So with the NBA Playoffs set to officially begin Saturday be on the lookout for the rest of the Playoff teams to be released by this weekend. What has showdown shown us with actual basketball and baseball? The best team doesn't always win, but some of these teams are going to be really good. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xSEVg_vPKpark9pI1ipp1ty3PKn7hU2IyxKBcfTqTKKXp-VZU_EZJhVloyKOEnGBoWKnnFVeN1nisxvTTW6FZIiaAQ4pwQf0W96I2BPp5ss06KXBxJZdPwo_5PhmGGU-s2OSjdA-P6OUK2M_SaEkfG0h11vY4pSYwDQSOkjv5wYQ2pyrpL-sGo9i/s1099/ANTHONYDAVIS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xSEVg_vPKpark9pI1ipp1ty3PKn7hU2IyxKBcfTqTKKXp-VZU_EZJhVloyKOEnGBoWKnnFVeN1nisxvTTW6FZIiaAQ4pwQf0W96I2BPp5ss06KXBxJZdPwo_5PhmGGU-s2OSjdA-P6OUK2M_SaEkfG0h11vY4pSYwDQSOkjv5wYQ2pyrpL-sGo9i/s320/ANTHONYDAVIS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br />Eastern Conference Play-In Teams<br />7. Miami Heat (5060 points)<br />Starters : Coming in at 3760 point the starting 5 for the Miami heat pack a formidable punch, Some decent defense and rebounding down low should help them keep up with the high scoring teams. Tyler Herro is a make or break guy for them on offense, if he isn't pulling his weight on that side of the ball, it will be hard to have him matchup with some of the best guards the league has to offer, which he will be seeing in their first play-in game. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2v4neSgdtXK1wCUVt7Xg_MFSjfX5LWt-TfGyLG5P7Iyv0kk1lqZ4hFjsg_A1sfSjyIHYXwndV2Sq-K_6MS47wn1ta1flnDsGT0vDM1vsyKHW2jBRDGoMtOtrjRqIyhSLKfJfDvf88tdkULErj3wFQXvssa50Kz3e4sdYhalmiHpEhFewOhF26Uyv/s1099/KYLELOWRY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2v4neSgdtXK1wCUVt7Xg_MFSjfX5LWt-TfGyLG5P7Iyv0kk1lqZ4hFjsg_A1sfSjyIHYXwndV2Sq-K_6MS47wn1ta1flnDsGT0vDM1vsyKHW2jBRDGoMtOtrjRqIyhSLKfJfDvf88tdkULErj3wFQXvssa50Kz3e4sdYhalmiHpEhFewOhF26Uyv/s320/KYLELOWRY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8ERdHn5IHbQ2eeJipz2awHw06RFPXBBYwoxzbo80JB44VrL1C4OPiAcfDMXFRhKBN_B6ZHCO4ng6kNLGBTPHoBBeNL2JNWARDDPvzVDmcvlDBg8NiQsv8kEjCNsNz02lluy0_7WtwnO82o-s08-pBffuD_n5FKLUK4VKCMQE6Ijp67skI86mei7h/s1099/TYLERHERRO2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8ERdHn5IHbQ2eeJipz2awHw06RFPXBBYwoxzbo80JB44VrL1C4OPiAcfDMXFRhKBN_B6ZHCO4ng6kNLGBTPHoBBeNL2JNWARDDPvzVDmcvlDBg8NiQsv8kEjCNsNz02lluy0_7WtwnO82o-s08-pBffuD_n5FKLUK4VKCMQE6Ijp67skI86mei7h/s320/TYLERHERRO2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5UxWfmGtDA5oKLImRizdhIUK9cjD_Ac9bRwbvGSaNLPePCC9s4P_zVFyt8G5i0DCX9w-BpDiN1ABMkSwY-DQs4NvGOGLiVNeqt9yWNX5GBF3HuHQDbpTJoFz0hy6pwHaqHeZk5A_BGNYrHS9EAJUC-AtkgXI9cvL3lBkHtd3k3dyM5v7OVuZ9b9m/s1099/JIMMYBUTLER2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5UxWfmGtDA5oKLImRizdhIUK9cjD_Ac9bRwbvGSaNLPePCC9s4P_zVFyt8G5i0DCX9w-BpDiN1ABMkSwY-DQs4NvGOGLiVNeqt9yWNX5GBF3HuHQDbpTJoFz0hy6pwHaqHeZk5A_BGNYrHS9EAJUC-AtkgXI9cvL3lBkHtd3k3dyM5v7OVuZ9b9m/s320/JIMMYBUTLER2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7A2Ex9JtkNX7sBRfZqx5qFoYOzBo-WCuIQjq-kQ_J690taHdwrb-bSYv7ZLRigXMCdf92EhxcFxt7PH-2RZqpi2dxQqZsN23h_H5Tzl5HFaTBvQovn_wV33Gkddee6ebsIomKIO5kXSWVThJFyDcmSj4oqEwEiuICAItvxGsQhoFSdM6zIudJitr/s1099/KEVINLOVE2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7A2Ex9JtkNX7sBRfZqx5qFoYOzBo-WCuIQjq-kQ_J690taHdwrb-bSYv7ZLRigXMCdf92EhxcFxt7PH-2RZqpi2dxQqZsN23h_H5Tzl5HFaTBvQovn_wV33Gkddee6ebsIomKIO5kXSWVThJFyDcmSj4oqEwEiuICAItvxGsQhoFSdM6zIudJitr/s320/KEVINLOVE2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTjSQirrFl6VRVCUSyDNM_jmn-dACnAqXN8TfSljHvaC4e8rS798tJyhcn3tUXg5nbSu7P9nHPv_E6xBp2P1vZZKAD3RnbtViz0cNuyFiBFXUGl4O0y8-f2sxYUeTcmrTNj8JKmyvHRyrj2ZSU99y1RHMX87GtV_1uzHYSanJdGlWj-JCrp1BUczg/s1099/BAMADEBAYO2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTjSQirrFl6VRVCUSyDNM_jmn-dACnAqXN8TfSljHvaC4e8rS798tJyhcn3tUXg5nbSu7P9nHPv_E6xBp2P1vZZKAD3RnbtViz0cNuyFiBFXUGl4O0y8-f2sxYUeTcmrTNj8JKmyvHRyrj2ZSU99y1RHMX87GtV_1uzHYSanJdGlWj-JCrp1BUczg/s320/BAMADEBAYO2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>Bench: The bench comes in at 1300 points, and shows the versatility they can play with. Biggest weakness could be Herro's defense and can easily be replaced with Victor Oladipo or Caleb Martin. A defensive stopper like Haywood Highsmith can add some versatility to the team as well, sliding Jimmy Butler to the Shooting guard spot to extend their defensive success. 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Atlanta Hawks (4370 points)<br />Starters: Another 20-10 season for Trae Young even though rumors of his questionable leadership swirled this season. Trae is a fantastic offensive player, but defensively he is hard to hide. His card this year doesn't reflect it as much as in the past however. Maybe some strides were made on that end of the floor, or most likely bringing in DeJounte Murray helped hide him on weaker players. DeJounte averaged 20-5-5 his first year in Atlanta, and I think they would call this season a failure, as expectations were for them to be a higher seed. 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Toronto Raptors (4480 points)<br />Starters: The starting lineup comes in at 3610 points, and after the first two players, this team is very versatile like they intended when they put this squad together. The ability to move guys around will certainly help, especially to not have to face any out of position penalties. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0U67DUN9KSPnVYUU4OMF0EZvnzKSwqmVnwHvkYm4Stv95fEQTiEIi-pQrkbED6e1MOq-rXvCXFgqIIF_ahaNvFehvFexbtaWnaCr6IlJf34scd-MaWr-pazaAJU0gnlHIKCl0EZRC4ywTme4oS49i-6QX8aNbgbOuHfD5Xeio8GEdIVk7grURuV9e/s1099/FREDVANVLEET2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0U67DUN9KSPnVYUU4OMF0EZvnzKSwqmVnwHvkYm4Stv95fEQTiEIi-pQrkbED6e1MOq-rXvCXFgqIIF_ahaNvFehvFexbtaWnaCr6IlJf34scd-MaWr-pazaAJU0gnlHIKCl0EZRC4ywTme4oS49i-6QX8aNbgbOuHfD5Xeio8GEdIVk7grURuV9e/s320/FREDVANVLEET2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkKf68aV1jUhvECu_8CZzMW-LuubR5zXpDNnE8jCHvUz1SU2m0AGimwxExEEMOiiIyZH62DE_xh92Jt5Lv2HoG10dji8nPKqVAZEr2NDr4lgW5LJwQVHmB1H6L5GgaT_l5ehTzYshSbEXd4jeikENl28Q2sWyuId43VGkXfe-E8YmqFc3bEc4m_jd/s1099/OGANUNOBY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkKf68aV1jUhvECu_8CZzMW-LuubR5zXpDNnE8jCHvUz1SU2m0AGimwxExEEMOiiIyZH62DE_xh92Jt5Lv2HoG10dji8nPKqVAZEr2NDr4lgW5LJwQVHmB1H6L5GgaT_l5ehTzYshSbEXd4jeikENl28Q2sWyuId43VGkXfe-E8YmqFc3bEc4m_jd/s320/OGANUNOBY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79DrGZVdefyK7qpoTPMx7Ikv1N8KMDzz_AQxS2XoM7WX4B_N2m8M4Mufn7KaFl4PC6yvoGn87FQ7WAKrG1dAYOG0vygaZdCC-dpqCNvg0bRuo9YLpxLiOoCPvkQRxqQv384emo3y0VD4oQ9yLxfhcjZQqQrPA06cs3dGvonhWFiowKOqiHSGjXHFW/s1099/SCOTTIEBARNES2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79DrGZVdefyK7qpoTPMx7Ikv1N8KMDzz_AQxS2XoM7WX4B_N2m8M4Mufn7KaFl4PC6yvoGn87FQ7WAKrG1dAYOG0vygaZdCC-dpqCNvg0bRuo9YLpxLiOoCPvkQRxqQv384emo3y0VD4oQ9yLxfhcjZQqQrPA06cs3dGvonhWFiowKOqiHSGjXHFW/s320/SCOTTIEBARNES2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MwC2xSUGc81ANCwTgdq9bVRShL4K3I1hPukbXGwBGFPcsjsbOhZGOclXUDoe2pj9gOtpL2j4eJsoN5z0X_qku0ai9szxGSj-g54ADaZLBHNxMAshhKhEkbcJtlov49YlN8Ps4MK41KMtrXeS2ourV9xFY6GvJ6WUCsnAl2v0jj4N1EH6CnqpmZW8/s1099/PASCALSIAKAM2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MwC2xSUGc81ANCwTgdq9bVRShL4K3I1hPukbXGwBGFPcsjsbOhZGOclXUDoe2pj9gOtpL2j4eJsoN5z0X_qku0ai9szxGSj-g54ADaZLBHNxMAshhKhEkbcJtlov49YlN8Ps4MK41KMtrXeS2ourV9xFY6GvJ6WUCsnAl2v0jj4N1EH6CnqpmZW8/s320/PASCALSIAKAM2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hWj4s6e_AlYlyKy3e0qGxWZ_iAkbJMUJJpLAeLCY3qbKnb5OzEiXrHrVMhLA84VLafXwK20vuFQ1IJW3wTuBwtAhTo1M8kngGxhD2ubWhQYr3iTGy24WFtgfHxEBYODDuwtpdYB0VNmqnqM6GFe3K4DKf2eSGkUg7H2PF1dPJyEYUVe7zU9akhog/s1099/JAKOBPOELTL2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hWj4s6e_AlYlyKy3e0qGxWZ_iAkbJMUJJpLAeLCY3qbKnb5OzEiXrHrVMhLA84VLafXwK20vuFQ1IJW3wTuBwtAhTo1M8kngGxhD2ubWhQYr3iTGy24WFtgfHxEBYODDuwtpdYB0VNmqnqM6GFe3K4DKf2eSGkUg7H2PF1dPJyEYUVe7zU9akhog/s320/JAKOBPOELTL2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>Bench: The bench comes in at a weak 870 points, but the first 3 make up 830 points of that, while the last two guys will most likely never see the floor for them. The other 3 guys make that versatility of this team really stand out. you can slide Trent into the starting lineup, like he was before the Poeltl acquisition at the deadline and add in a big scoring boost. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZysHaimInJyjC-Y0sLlLCcSIB-Bek7lV-ps7lcVloPG_VYrAyNtQbuZ5UVlulroFl8xHayBAj3FWldyAfHfadkyWNnRcMi9LwOmyx0cs8TPZodLh3JT4406ZviBAZ2g0btqLDyK2gH82u7uSRlp9oozDVSahVeEaLDWoW_xJfSaWE91RJ7EeXD46U/s1099/PRECIOUSACHIUWA2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZysHaimInJyjC-Y0sLlLCcSIB-Bek7lV-ps7lcVloPG_VYrAyNtQbuZ5UVlulroFl8xHayBAj3FWldyAfHfadkyWNnRcMi9LwOmyx0cs8TPZodLh3JT4406ZviBAZ2g0btqLDyK2gH82u7uSRlp9oozDVSahVeEaLDWoW_xJfSaWE91RJ7EeXD46U/s320/PRECIOUSACHIUWA2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4gQfjXxUSkohdhihHJJNqwWPh4OCAg6MFRJjrSHDrR99boZq7Tp4gIskEYkW8CRO_YFeZVUvJdtLP0f2-xGDyKbfpjfsKeGYmcKjof0DvPhsCJgc7Q7QeH6SXM3RV5kA_N-LCJ6lm9hyLWaJteN2RDRJTjTTtotWDDi9LpLv8ofNRMSzST2o4ON9/s1099/GARYTRENT2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4gQfjXxUSkohdhihHJJNqwWPh4OCAg6MFRJjrSHDrR99boZq7Tp4gIskEYkW8CRO_YFeZVUvJdtLP0f2-xGDyKbfpjfsKeGYmcKjof0DvPhsCJgc7Q7QeH6SXM3RV5kA_N-LCJ6lm9hyLWaJteN2RDRJTjTTtotWDDi9LpLv8ofNRMSzST2o4ON9/s320/GARYTRENT2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcQFe35R1JdPKN2l7lEm9OMHvxiM4UmPSVEHGAin94mOKAcXz2VmjqXsQS1wCf0W3MGgTsE460XjklXgHwGvkx9iT6QdR9LHxjAvmzBiwLkwPgDqQcCGUinbhrjn5KGZes3V4dvHFpI5FM_JNMxk8cXAbCzeitoqh6SdvE8vFM7IA8X4LC-8-He1p/s1099/CHRISBOUCHER2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcQFe35R1JdPKN2l7lEm9OMHvxiM4UmPSVEHGAin94mOKAcXz2VmjqXsQS1wCf0W3MGgTsE460XjklXgHwGvkx9iT6QdR9LHxjAvmzBiwLkwPgDqQcCGUinbhrjn5KGZes3V4dvHFpI5FM_JNMxk8cXAbCzeitoqh6SdvE8vFM7IA8X4LC-8-He1p/s320/CHRISBOUCHER2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjR_tao39wEKsbq6FJsvTz0I-RW1FgjORNqLNSF8XjzgD0jzvmpiQXz2SY2xGM-BCRNP0QZrcaxCj53m2l40xeAFjuERDZkRv9xjLhsmHk4gUewQ8Tek4OT9vrunNMHQTaJOTDlzL6eWHq-2G7pYIpNTXmJTAN7lA2tNes96sePNNT7pN6mwUi4l7m/s1099/THADDEUSYOUNG2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjR_tao39wEKsbq6FJsvTz0I-RW1FgjORNqLNSF8XjzgD0jzvmpiQXz2SY2xGM-BCRNP0QZrcaxCj53m2l40xeAFjuERDZkRv9xjLhsmHk4gUewQ8Tek4OT9vrunNMHQTaJOTDlzL6eWHq-2G7pYIpNTXmJTAN7lA2tNes96sePNNT7pN6mwUi4l7m/s320/THADDEUSYOUNG2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nWQcUbQavqi2uPgYPwytD7FdJZvRUKz_n87jKK92m3ediUD2fu0G3VXJjH-oTjX1KwaNt199uIL_cwjQRfqKrXGGHPUXKPnji3NAt0_2BVNmLOF-81sywfREM05Kc5lUA_tJrY_Me6jQaSrPntBMr2Jahjx9qSyYDo49oeAXRIgIERk9HNM60AgI/s1099/WILLBARTON2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nWQcUbQavqi2uPgYPwytD7FdJZvRUKz_n87jKK92m3ediUD2fu0G3VXJjH-oTjX1KwaNt199uIL_cwjQRfqKrXGGHPUXKPnji3NAt0_2BVNmLOF-81sywfREM05Kc5lUA_tJrY_Me6jQaSrPntBMr2Jahjx9qSyYDo49oeAXRIgIERk9HNM60AgI/s320/WILLBARTON2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>10. Chicago Bulls (4740 points)<br />Starters: The Chicago Bulls, and their Big 3 come in at 2830 points, but their bench will surely bolster that. This Bulls team feels like it should be much better than they were this year, but injuries to Caruso and no Lonzo Ball all season certainly hurt their defensive efforts. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uM6lf1IBZDcGSccn87h28qOSXeW1DyQYYL6HZQiyx46nrAy6KREXgkeAcwBb_qgqo47Y_ldIUsBVbgDjJcXcsjxQ4iu9UaPzA07HasOexmHGHwoDmyEc8Gade-yF0-XCMH1Xhco4vQCZDIWgq64xCxiueMdzxOsVpXSSz56ZrUx-U72U_RtIQJm8/s1099/PATRICKBEVERLEY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uM6lf1IBZDcGSccn87h28qOSXeW1DyQYYL6HZQiyx46nrAy6KREXgkeAcwBb_qgqo47Y_ldIUsBVbgDjJcXcsjxQ4iu9UaPzA07HasOexmHGHwoDmyEc8Gade-yF0-XCMH1Xhco4vQCZDIWgq64xCxiueMdzxOsVpXSSz56ZrUx-U72U_RtIQJm8/s320/PATRICKBEVERLEY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzb-3-Qw0qc3SaglnhPyuVGGrri2FPPu1spVu6ASuxqytPyNRk4nbcx5uzRT9iQ1oPARD8xHy52jL2HZ48I_DMSntij1ANdKoP97GL1iIdjuZ0Lrej-BYY0RebMA9_SAvhcCd_IDOysuXiqVYVjXHWhPX2c6oNiK_Sl_9XdlGCppURnAAi09Ww_zy/s1099/ZACHLAVINE2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzb-3-Qw0qc3SaglnhPyuVGGrri2FPPu1spVu6ASuxqytPyNRk4nbcx5uzRT9iQ1oPARD8xHy52jL2HZ48I_DMSntij1ANdKoP97GL1iIdjuZ0Lrej-BYY0RebMA9_SAvhcCd_IDOysuXiqVYVjXHWhPX2c6oNiK_Sl_9XdlGCppURnAAi09Ww_zy/s320/ZACHLAVINE2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJq5Kf8FnZfWFqGh334_6McjPtVWQLAMInxdCen9DsZ8kQcblVOoFzRlLEXxOWlWGrpXOW3WqFsbkMI81v5cMBOq9FxKFNlLurb-7i0NBFkE0HX9sh6Sd0sc-zGd4AVrcd5HLLJkkgoUKKsNGXDY7V82bCMSacVGkEHeJsJ8jrIu_HC35R-9Osd-b/s1099/DEMARDEROZAN2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJq5Kf8FnZfWFqGh334_6McjPtVWQLAMInxdCen9DsZ8kQcblVOoFzRlLEXxOWlWGrpXOW3WqFsbkMI81v5cMBOq9FxKFNlLurb-7i0NBFkE0HX9sh6Sd0sc-zGd4AVrcd5HLLJkkgoUKKsNGXDY7V82bCMSacVGkEHeJsJ8jrIu_HC35R-9Osd-b/s320/DEMARDEROZAN2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9SSdJXQQL2TVjh6EX_HVvDExnBc7IkCjWognrVBkAMG2eRMOgEkTIDK1RA_xcaKBupXJWIUs5tPPZh1UaWibVdJJYPHzknw8FLKwWdBgIfgfXhA77ZR8OZ583LP9r0p5SvccuYaM7bOBUYSENjBcoHqibi_u_2grgUOs-BrvfBAdZEA2TKHEAW3Q/s1099/PATRICKWILLIAMS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9SSdJXQQL2TVjh6EX_HVvDExnBc7IkCjWognrVBkAMG2eRMOgEkTIDK1RA_xcaKBupXJWIUs5tPPZh1UaWibVdJJYPHzknw8FLKwWdBgIfgfXhA77ZR8OZ583LP9r0p5SvccuYaM7bOBUYSENjBcoHqibi_u_2grgUOs-BrvfBAdZEA2TKHEAW3Q/s320/PATRICKWILLIAMS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bfN1zj2pGqAlkYxLn-_j9k4DVsOGwpBRXY8H0_8lcTz7rJ8fQumb_nHWX67teviK8AqkKQ2RHDJyZflv_xSas6hrdqrXaOBrditxFxL5DNQdfoKqquuVRpF3N-VB_8e1o-ZgftZqLI-pk9510caT8xzkXu5r5vPErH-gTA2iDsIzV4ZdrZRvkglv/s1099/NIKOLAVUCEVIC2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bfN1zj2pGqAlkYxLn-_j9k4DVsOGwpBRXY8H0_8lcTz7rJ8fQumb_nHWX67teviK8AqkKQ2RHDJyZflv_xSas6hrdqrXaOBrditxFxL5DNQdfoKqquuVRpF3N-VB_8e1o-ZgftZqLI-pk9510caT8xzkXu5r5vPErH-gTA2iDsIzV4ZdrZRvkglv/s320/NIKOLAVUCEVIC2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>Bench: The bench bunch for the Bulls comes in at 1910 points and in most cases Caruso and Jones will be starting and giving them the best defensive guard in the set. 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Los Angeles Lakers (5220 points)</div><div>Starters: The newly formed and rarely seen Lakers starting lineup comes in at 3970 points, they are a really good team, and much like another team in this play-in squad coming up injuries really hurt this team. Them healthy in showdown form will be a tough team to eliminate. Anthony Davis is the most expensive card in the play-in set, and he had a really good season when he was able to make it to the floor, and of course the new All Time scoring leader in NBA history by his side certainly makes this a tough team to beat. 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This team would be a fun team to play with as you can manage a lot based around matchups and best of all no injuries to deal with.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7CFrwc4SYsb6bb0xuBBF8yTBFu0NkQzqLB6e4ZE2px68W_4D5tKkOhjRC2qSZ1kH1j1Uuwe1uTkI5bVF-oe-52ZLX1ZYspmb5Femt6Zh1hQ_J8LamemllIt0ImhBi4f_xWinf7AASWQY-_atO1aMJbjHJHfgXE9QrG-IlITAw_kewHJGB5b0whrsX/s1099/DENNISSCHRODER2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7CFrwc4SYsb6bb0xuBBF8yTBFu0NkQzqLB6e4ZE2px68W_4D5tKkOhjRC2qSZ1kH1j1Uuwe1uTkI5bVF-oe-52ZLX1ZYspmb5Femt6Zh1hQ_J8LamemllIt0ImhBi4f_xWinf7AASWQY-_atO1aMJbjHJHfgXE9QrG-IlITAw_kewHJGB5b0whrsX/s320/DENNISSCHRODER2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtsviLoVVsfwemYTKFyOBnUq4xR9-rxciYy7IJWVGELSLXCDJaj1YzxyrdOx2bAUAG6On2--ZAwEjsZbVwtG8yBzTNR_B3rGkx4wPikOBfn9nr8CLTaviu2hFwlWiS9v9RzvjEVsc5tFhnaj9U4xtOh_QpHu_njmFi-H6IkRqD9ZmaolNAby2F4eL/s1099/WENYENGABRIEL2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtsviLoVVsfwemYTKFyOBnUq4xR9-rxciYy7IJWVGELSLXCDJaj1YzxyrdOx2bAUAG6On2--ZAwEjsZbVwtG8yBzTNR_B3rGkx4wPikOBfn9nr8CLTaviu2hFwlWiS9v9RzvjEVsc5tFhnaj9U4xtOh_QpHu_njmFi-H6IkRqD9ZmaolNAby2F4eL/s320/WENYENGABRIEL2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEtdps29pCEFGMYlpcuPDPjAgletz4FxeaF5qcjyNrIXXzR0C2C0efAndqBHOScvX04utoWOnC1K6is282eUqkL4N4QJxyer1iBIIIb83PBWuFLgtGZT9IqqR-C9mm_4t7JXIG4pPFYCcTUVea-3ZG97HPHVdLIflfA8CujZKi44NXiaqVyl1_HpJ/s1099/TROYBROWN2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEtdps29pCEFGMYlpcuPDPjAgletz4FxeaF5qcjyNrIXXzR0C2C0efAndqBHOScvX04utoWOnC1K6is282eUqkL4N4QJxyer1iBIIIb83PBWuFLgtGZT9IqqR-C9mm_4t7JXIG4pPFYCcTUVea-3ZG97HPHVdLIflfA8CujZKi44NXiaqVyl1_HpJ/s320/TROYBROWN2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmI4bHGJcraoj0HF2P-MlgHyxIeVI3ldARb6Zq5iiLugmRdtoZAqTVO9s36qVuOr5W8vs9FX_bmg0HvuEjo5oH6LAqg8urpDgoYPwvo-3t4bMgfp2S2hSw3dvLSGYrkpEX5ysYuyadl6XNOoKgnpOANhNqIU74Fh-1EYkqfF3SBr6DpqjItzNloqCx/s1099/RUIHACHIMURA2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmI4bHGJcraoj0HF2P-MlgHyxIeVI3ldARb6Zq5iiLugmRdtoZAqTVO9s36qVuOr5W8vs9FX_bmg0HvuEjo5oH6LAqg8urpDgoYPwvo-3t4bMgfp2S2hSw3dvLSGYrkpEX5ysYuyadl6XNOoKgnpOANhNqIU74Fh-1EYkqfF3SBr6DpqjItzNloqCx/s320/RUIHACHIMURA2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQf6WI0_E0H4aLPP7ToNqCdV2hGxv6x6M5CSwcM_ZizXX3NEvIG7-FKAEX25Xkxnp42HSSKzLfgfMm2rJ64kf8_XDytyLI8ph5dAGLPVRvD5kLuw1Jf-ZH03mcbLNvO0OpdVAC475q-WACAul3g-dHamb8VVC_ywJLyunZ6BioIqj2hJzz7rlWQvS8/s1099/MALIKBEASLEY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQf6WI0_E0H4aLPP7ToNqCdV2hGxv6x6M5CSwcM_ZizXX3NEvIG7-FKAEX25Xkxnp42HSSKzLfgfMm2rJ64kf8_XDytyLI8ph5dAGLPVRvD5kLuw1Jf-ZH03mcbLNvO0OpdVAC475q-WACAul3g-dHamb8VVC_ywJLyunZ6BioIqj2hJzz7rlWQvS8/s320/MALIKBEASLEY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>8. Minnesota Timberwolves (4720 points)</div><div>Starters: The team most likely in my opinion to get sent home from the play-in starters come in at 3260 points. Playing without Rudy Gobert in the first game and without their best wing defender in Jaden McDaniels for the rest of the year is already going to be hard to come back from. Very intrigued to see how they respond from all the fighting the last couple of days. 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New Orleans Pelicans (5360 points)</div><div>Starter: The barely seen starting lineup comes in at3460 points, and this team looks so loaded its hard to forget before all the injuries they sustained this year that they were the #1 seed in the Western Conference. They certainly look like they would do some damage in a showdown league with no injuries as their depth is insane, no cold marker should really hurt this team. Herb Jones is the Swiss Army knife of wing defenders and I love him. Zion, BI and CJ can all give you 44 points on any given night and that has to be a scary thought when matching up with them while Herb and Jonas can bring 36 themselves. These guys all getting their own time to shine because of injuries really makes this team tough to beat.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8N9JJQky8tePT2_yQUQdjSfpF9VqA6EKaVioei_frs7IYu5YXEBTIFglHdsaRtanfp2LoHg1oY0p5hwgsRITFYBUDUukymOKwhoQr6mJEECBOI6GWkyeaFV12WQve-PUgZfKtUfCm4_fIaqeoDau_r_eSvwcznV-PVF1soDRQTvbdLxDw-oCLQiR/s1099/CJMCCOLLUM2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8N9JJQky8tePT2_yQUQdjSfpF9VqA6EKaVioei_frs7IYu5YXEBTIFglHdsaRtanfp2LoHg1oY0p5hwgsRITFYBUDUukymOKwhoQr6mJEECBOI6GWkyeaFV12WQve-PUgZfKtUfCm4_fIaqeoDau_r_eSvwcznV-PVF1soDRQTvbdLxDw-oCLQiR/s320/CJMCCOLLUM2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-cjMN6nGEPCmxusHkD0y70nxt53C_3fF3TfVlCGvT6JoFbtjMYw7fLg0rw81Bm7vH3Zl-Uh7159XYUQrYVw5q30gFVF6ahuN9BytQ9xMKOBTt1oQhux17LVHPEz0yTOFly0bGn5tdpN-mfKOICzQ2bKYLuA9HHsPOAv4iC8W8VCUratgYgqjNzB7/s1099/HERBERTJONES2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-cjMN6nGEPCmxusHkD0y70nxt53C_3fF3TfVlCGvT6JoFbtjMYw7fLg0rw81Bm7vH3Zl-Uh7159XYUQrYVw5q30gFVF6ahuN9BytQ9xMKOBTt1oQhux17LVHPEz0yTOFly0bGn5tdpN-mfKOICzQ2bKYLuA9HHsPOAv4iC8W8VCUratgYgqjNzB7/s320/HERBERTJONES2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxTqPKTCtIvVdDQzCFXf9W0nIKF3GH6VddO5R51IQjthTyGvAbI46BR0kpaLSKKGi0ggzd-9qalY5ur9GVzLHN_ICJWpw_d-T4DYzyKgnfIC3CZWa7Gy1mD5aHdKDeMPSmUC7zupPewn7UT6lbvwDVFVGBVx2xwTiBM9wQjA33DX4RQAGyyXpw1oX/s1099/BRANDONINGRAM2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxTqPKTCtIvVdDQzCFXf9W0nIKF3GH6VddO5R51IQjthTyGvAbI46BR0kpaLSKKGi0ggzd-9qalY5ur9GVzLHN_ICJWpw_d-T4DYzyKgnfIC3CZWa7Gy1mD5aHdKDeMPSmUC7zupPewn7UT6lbvwDVFVGBVx2xwTiBM9wQjA33DX4RQAGyyXpw1oX/s320/BRANDONINGRAM2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2e_2q1U-B3Www0r6r4pKDbTO3cOXKQrS7Z878gQhFMGNILZPoojFX_edj24_YCNPEexbj6P_YKwaeJIvo5ASsuBuICTpxdWm9lNoXFQmE27uQz62HHNajaPseVFcDrUZ490kjWNIumnh4OaczpACxhnDtf0hxbb1FCyP1-JFaGSYK-LMsOCwu2yYj/s1099/ZIONWILLIAMSON2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2e_2q1U-B3Www0r6r4pKDbTO3cOXKQrS7Z878gQhFMGNILZPoojFX_edj24_YCNPEexbj6P_YKwaeJIvo5ASsuBuICTpxdWm9lNoXFQmE27uQz62HHNajaPseVFcDrUZ490kjWNIumnh4OaczpACxhnDtf0hxbb1FCyP1-JFaGSYK-LMsOCwu2yYj/s320/ZIONWILLIAMSON2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwe4nTcjHqsdgz692I3EPKNLwDWQrhIFE_6Jzjf_lISaKU0ZaAFPnnH4VGpNYBBKEFSzkPewpuE6sgZpW_71SjY_vtYgjQJ6RG8K2LWmToz3F7QjCGptE9ApetXcgg0MHvyiORhLa4FFeEDhfTmNL4xRkDNMqk54yu3k8eYOAB80Y3DY9v76cnauN/s1099/JONASVALANCIUNAS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwe4nTcjHqsdgz692I3EPKNLwDWQrhIFE_6Jzjf_lISaKU0ZaAFPnnH4VGpNYBBKEFSzkPewpuE6sgZpW_71SjY_vtYgjQJ6RG8K2LWmToz3F7QjCGptE9ApetXcgg0MHvyiORhLa4FFeEDhfTmNL4xRkDNMqk54yu3k8eYOAB80Y3DY9v76cnauN/s320/JONASVALANCIUNAS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>Bench: Points is the name of this team, and in more ways that one, 2 40 point scorer potentials helps bring the bench salary to1900 points. Trey Murphy and Alvarado give this team 5 potential 40 point scorers, and they have a ton of potential defensive matchups as well to make them really good. My first thought even for just one quarter is a Alvarado, Murphy, Ingram, Zion and Nance lineup to use the defense around their two best scorers.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyOg_cYiPodnzP5MWhTkd18r5u_JKvodxw1mTID_aWqyRiJLb7whd5ttZPLRyicFT7V0Itx0W0-Nd1UnTHZHAsv_Gxmk-4IPCH04LF175AfygfLgQwarnkZWBYMPy1f-eC1eKisJVs_Qrda-GPHwNdoeui2eWhpZlhLvyPGbNM-F6WDYvzxy8L7sg/s1099/TREYMURPHY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyOg_cYiPodnzP5MWhTkd18r5u_JKvodxw1mTID_aWqyRiJLb7whd5ttZPLRyicFT7V0Itx0W0-Nd1UnTHZHAsv_Gxmk-4IPCH04LF175AfygfLgQwarnkZWBYMPy1f-eC1eKisJVs_Qrda-GPHwNdoeui2eWhpZlhLvyPGbNM-F6WDYvzxy8L7sg/s320/TREYMURPHY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwR6952twhtKxCwXj5EqEApvouKChRpV92I3rOIH3ZdtIPqn_bx3Xv1vefJzNU8u3FHUee8CBmdmliTnqgatT8fUoe5LhAfKgt6yKAFH-uuLa5bm13Hg1Ob0_VGtZVlxnd0JEkJaU7W5gZy9aKho_KzkfowoCx92JrbZ4jG00K2RPyQEVRPjgsFYn/s1099/JOSEALVARADO2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwR6952twhtKxCwXj5EqEApvouKChRpV92I3rOIH3ZdtIPqn_bx3Xv1vefJzNU8u3FHUee8CBmdmliTnqgatT8fUoe5LhAfKgt6yKAFH-uuLa5bm13Hg1Ob0_VGtZVlxnd0JEkJaU7W5gZy9aKho_KzkfowoCx92JrbZ4jG00K2RPyQEVRPjgsFYn/s320/JOSEALVARADO2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Nf6C8FVRBPm1Kd9hBYqfg-CZFHONhJZxy9xnDE0U4JKQcwTmINOeXul0wX3Fyl2fEeGQQOMSbG1eW13Dbbs05FYfgTIWGvZu33PzATMbcj4tnIzXVKy2IKJlL6uF2pv08nV3l0LE97Cpj6qXC9vWcsCwibb13ntTTDViIIaiGBviooQk2WMGe7SA/s1099/JOSHRICHARDSON2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Nf6C8FVRBPm1Kd9hBYqfg-CZFHONhJZxy9xnDE0U4JKQcwTmINOeXul0wX3Fyl2fEeGQQOMSbG1eW13Dbbs05FYfgTIWGvZu33PzATMbcj4tnIzXVKy2IKJlL6uF2pv08nV3l0LE97Cpj6qXC9vWcsCwibb13ntTTDViIIaiGBviooQk2WMGe7SA/s320/JOSHRICHARDSON2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2zPBFfm8IP_1o_KYCmFA07zsrFJGaTSfJ5GktzruO28NdZPmwDNOH3G1XP_6129uzD-o1IULeITqZ7psSG6DwWSeLjxp0pv4hzw5bznI6hEZtvooxs36HZ8Rwx52X6KkaRjAJBBnJlu3ZlR5bQD0nQkI8ZnyBvmrMZDZmhtEFkuSlyyPmFG8M_Sl/s1099/NAJIMARSHALL2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2zPBFfm8IP_1o_KYCmFA07zsrFJGaTSfJ5GktzruO28NdZPmwDNOH3G1XP_6129uzD-o1IULeITqZ7psSG6DwWSeLjxp0pv4hzw5bznI6hEZtvooxs36HZ8Rwx52X6KkaRjAJBBnJlu3ZlR5bQD0nQkI8ZnyBvmrMZDZmhtEFkuSlyyPmFG8M_Sl/s320/NAJIMARSHALL2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_XGdjduecLaTBBXz_mUMegny-AA0xOpAgM3JijnA64AUg-b3QrJ4-e4m7cYINLVdvTVHbyxs_q53y2S3yNe4BLOefLFyVTlGFOMNIveD1vvXK5cv-XwXgFZanxP4mJFK_64b447f5f_FdDbViEQ8fO70sU3gRWUjtSvCuZdLArnM-16aOvlDvVKU/s1099/LARRYNANCE2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_XGdjduecLaTBBXz_mUMegny-AA0xOpAgM3JijnA64AUg-b3QrJ4-e4m7cYINLVdvTVHbyxs_q53y2S3yNe4BLOefLFyVTlGFOMNIveD1vvXK5cv-XwXgFZanxP4mJFK_64b447f5f_FdDbViEQ8fO70sU3gRWUjtSvCuZdLArnM-16aOvlDvVKU/s320/LARRYNANCE2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br />10. Oklahoma City Thunder (4170 points)</div><div>Starters: The up and coming breakout star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads this thunder team and is over 1/4 of their total salary, while his starting lineup comes in at 2730 points. This team will certainly go as Shai goes, but the man can certainly score while also giving positional flexibility. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIapDQ7YlLgHjbv6M8G3QZGNPhaOLZm_GqpyMPKXcgP-6Q0WykoMQusZjUteoGCKtPf5XEw1gHXBePKQhhu51o4u0EpZQdFRVtZgIeZ_7J8-2e4evw1JlfFyGXslpV_OmWx99jHbWeDogaPNK9-dFMWCzX4EMlyc6cJDFYRqz_yYy6tN1jU4WXimul/s1110/SHAIGILGEOUSALEXANDER2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIapDQ7YlLgHjbv6M8G3QZGNPhaOLZm_GqpyMPKXcgP-6Q0WykoMQusZjUteoGCKtPf5XEw1gHXBePKQhhu51o4u0EpZQdFRVtZgIeZ_7J8-2e4evw1JlfFyGXslpV_OmWx99jHbWeDogaPNK9-dFMWCzX4EMlyc6cJDFYRqz_yYy6tN1jU4WXimul/s320/SHAIGILGEOUSALEXANDER2023.png" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgTM7QBhD7omko0oGZlylBg10ipWk973vpoVK6k2LsK1sRXPiodhlMVNKq0nKU1ifbAprJIUG-53NDdEOAjy61VmH6DCfR3z4yAFd2yH8ajZLm4lN7J5FKI4xoGvugrF6ecAsQYGiu8Zj9MXtPjVdrUXdHzwwSuMOBOoePqWT-TxqglYqG0GrXBE3/s1099/LUGUENTZDORT2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgTM7QBhD7omko0oGZlylBg10ipWk973vpoVK6k2LsK1sRXPiodhlMVNKq0nKU1ifbAprJIUG-53NDdEOAjy61VmH6DCfR3z4yAFd2yH8ajZLm4lN7J5FKI4xoGvugrF6ecAsQYGiu8Zj9MXtPjVdrUXdHzwwSuMOBOoePqWT-TxqglYqG0GrXBE3/s320/LUGUENTZDORT2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuHP3q7eeSnCdE0XdbrKIp-7rJZrIdFQ7lOBLc-oq4Ch2OL8j-TmZ0b8iSFQPJDa8wicK6XU0QwZutcpgRcmWx7kKZaVx65IfDhgHApKwVJeW8jD8yoQQDiDCE_emhaXr7BEBsF6Tq3wF1P6xOa6a9eLWCkUOz53ulBqCnr6CFwCy-Y8PDVvCa3Uo/s1099/JOSHGIDDEY2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuHP3q7eeSnCdE0XdbrKIp-7rJZrIdFQ7lOBLc-oq4Ch2OL8j-TmZ0b8iSFQPJDa8wicK6XU0QwZutcpgRcmWx7kKZaVx65IfDhgHApKwVJeW8jD8yoQQDiDCE_emhaXr7BEBsF6Tq3wF1P6xOa6a9eLWCkUOz53ulBqCnr6CFwCy-Y8PDVvCa3Uo/s320/JOSHGIDDEY2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit78F0X2Z8BJSzJBGADJWMoWgyRfxBpd9dr8KCmMiNpBmQHNNzoo2ofKzrvkwEy8mPuA5D9b5k5N6Otg0oxA8XH2buLzDNeHcbH8JMyRKw5lwmYjice-7024cprwhy52aAldnqigmwwv038BMBtz0HdF7AoEy610QmgVKgKT7naUw7ono9jGuIpIId/s1099/JALENWILLIAMS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit78F0X2Z8BJSzJBGADJWMoWgyRfxBpd9dr8KCmMiNpBmQHNNzoo2ofKzrvkwEy8mPuA5D9b5k5N6Otg0oxA8XH2buLzDNeHcbH8JMyRKw5lwmYjice-7024cprwhy52aAldnqigmwwv038BMBtz0HdF7AoEy610QmgVKgKT7naUw7ono9jGuIpIId/s320/JALENWILLIAMS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgvkJxL9JovxllzC9owBb0-1xOLzTS2d3kQu3Pl04RG_YQa5FaCJWspZIDu70RDhTJjD0ZgsntR8eZ8KQeLpK6EHeaAgzQ3zyP9bAD-x49KBVINpXd-OACf2r3NHJWoyMCfv9rtWJbB9c3D9GmPvOpGB-wUTNgPnwFNeFz5WzGN0Yp46OMd7Nnqxf/s1099/JAYLINWILLIAMS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgvkJxL9JovxllzC9owBb0-1xOLzTS2d3kQu3Pl04RG_YQa5FaCJWspZIDu70RDhTJjD0ZgsntR8eZ8KQeLpK6EHeaAgzQ3zyP9bAD-x49KBVINpXd-OACf2r3NHJWoyMCfv9rtWJbB9c3D9GmPvOpGB-wUTNgPnwFNeFz5WzGN0Yp46OMd7Nnqxf/s320/JAYLINWILLIAMS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>Bench: A very solid bench with a total of 1440 points, they don't have that huge scorer, but Isiah Joe can certainly provide a spark, and they have some pretty good defenders hiding on the bench as well. A young team that arrived early, who is also missing their first round pick from this past season Chet Holmgren who didn't play a single minute this year. Next year the expectations will be higher for this team, and they have the picks to either draft more talent or go get some more pieces to put around this up and coming squad. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheq2iNzg32QyMC4X0i0OjGvoXGCj0OVhVU26zGiFFT-NRE_lZs7IXMcy4S4HGsCPba35BC2D52TEU3f6m6Vh33nGmcbm_t8elSP1GX0RWnfvn9a9HIsVCqu8QVSTUFQxOk7zENnaMcEPzW0tlO66j3FPZ2Y9629BX4wLSTKCjFv5GfFq6lbA9m02S5/s1099/DARIOSARIC2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheq2iNzg32QyMC4X0i0OjGvoXGCj0OVhVU26zGiFFT-NRE_lZs7IXMcy4S4HGsCPba35BC2D52TEU3f6m6Vh33nGmcbm_t8elSP1GX0RWnfvn9a9HIsVCqu8QVSTUFQxOk7zENnaMcEPzW0tlO66j3FPZ2Y9629BX4wLSTKCjFv5GfFq6lbA9m02S5/s320/DARIOSARIC2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGbXrMkYOAMhbkztKUsmVo5H49nGqdXFHJ3vE9cX3YFauJ4fiBrrL0edR_Mj-TKh-y5ie5gEDcx6a4hHr6ITm3FIM48K0uYKypwjbtAX-bzLay6MNd3ohFzk43tGYeW-Uyxjiarqcbjnjjx3kEI4pejTIk6hK6OTjbtw1K2WCexaromAn10aZ5MSf/s1099/TREMANN2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGbXrMkYOAMhbkztKUsmVo5H49nGqdXFHJ3vE9cX3YFauJ4fiBrrL0edR_Mj-TKh-y5ie5gEDcx6a4hHr6ITm3FIM48K0uYKypwjbtAX-bzLay6MNd3ohFzk43tGYeW-Uyxjiarqcbjnjjx3kEI4pejTIk6hK6OTjbtw1K2WCexaromAn10aZ5MSf/s320/TREMANN2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4YzRWfiLOzbd-IhVB2bBvP8MCGojj8UhYn96hwa-2jVzFg5Sl0s74dEgLoJuHb4tVJ7DVZMfE1h3ZEtohVkMFR7ZEbc_LQrPauhu_tsDrUZDDQ7Liqq10d-nPX00-U3m-W-LXZBJ46HSTc_FiJspDgkS6cr6VW6v_LJsJBWZL1pjJbpjTXUdgajc/s1099/ISAIAHJOE2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4YzRWfiLOzbd-IhVB2bBvP8MCGojj8UhYn96hwa-2jVzFg5Sl0s74dEgLoJuHb4tVJ7DVZMfE1h3ZEtohVkMFR7ZEbc_LQrPauhu_tsDrUZDDQ7Liqq10d-nPX00-U3m-W-LXZBJ46HSTc_FiJspDgkS6cr6VW6v_LJsJBWZL1pjJbpjTXUdgajc/s320/ISAIAHJOE2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9u8rNy9rwN2Xyq_23KIWeHb801-BuKzwGFTs6Y2PZyWv1g-Q-FY3sdmPfI0ZxIe-aOryuXATKbQvJ2JWBH79p3SM8DUqe-KpiimNG1cH44D_ThYTsuhdoDMIiqHWbJBoTaa81orbPSc-4WB_kjUrtxfPkUD4MqmYvz8wqz-pET9UYYdtzF0CmzQS-/s1099/AARONWIGGINS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9u8rNy9rwN2Xyq_23KIWeHb801-BuKzwGFTs6Y2PZyWv1g-Q-FY3sdmPfI0ZxIe-aOryuXATKbQvJ2JWBH79p3SM8DUqe-KpiimNG1cH44D_ThYTsuhdoDMIiqHWbJBoTaa81orbPSc-4WB_kjUrtxfPkUD4MqmYvz8wqz-pET9UYYdtzF0CmzQS-/s320/AARONWIGGINS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1enNu_P8PUEdhfSVK36JjQ6RJWE0UE7XY-CBjKpthaAepTh81m6yY-qWjva5M4BE2TlVHz22h3AGSKNw0iWO-4lI6h7sEIRFKRRogIUKTHKyU4cLNbzrtNpvHgSCMYmSq3KU7u0YIk5dK9qFq6CpPkEruQsSpYnZ8v-RWcEJ2dleKWzUcYU2TjGsQ/s1099/KENRICHWILLIAMS2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1enNu_P8PUEdhfSVK36JjQ6RJWE0UE7XY-CBjKpthaAepTh81m6yY-qWjva5M4BE2TlVHz22h3AGSKNw0iWO-4lI6h7sEIRFKRRogIUKTHKyU4cLNbzrtNpvHgSCMYmSq3KU7u0YIk5dK9qFq6CpPkEruQsSpYnZ8v-RWcEJ2dleKWzUcYU2TjGsQ/s320/KENRICHWILLIAMS2023.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So there we have the first 8 teams of the set. What do we think, who are your draft targets. What team is coming out of the play in to threaten an upper seed in the playoffs?<br /><br /><google-sheets-html-origin><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" dir="ltr" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; table-layout: fixed; width: 0px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><colgroup><col width="213"></col><col width="129"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Team"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Team</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Points"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Points</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"New Orleans Pelicans"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">New Orleans Pelicans</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5360}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5360</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Los Angeles Lakers"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Los Angeles Lakers</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5220}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5220</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Miami Heat"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Miami Heat</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":5060}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">5060</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Chicago Bulls"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Chicago Bulls</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4740}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4740</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Minnesota Timberwolves"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Minnesota Timberwolves</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4720}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4720</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Toronto Raptors"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Toronto Raptors</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4480}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4480</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Atlanta Hawks"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Atlanta Hawks</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4370}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4370</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Oklahoma City Thunder"}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Oklahoma City Thunder</td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":3,"3":4170}" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 14pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">4170</td></tr></tbody></table></google-sheets-html-origin></div>Runne130http://www.blogger.com/profile/09493480473081093788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-78406450264762074682023-03-12T06:08:00.005-07:002023-03-12T06:08:42.789-07:00NBA Showdown 30 for 30 -- Year 1 Regular Season Results + Playoff Preview!<p>This has been massively delayed due to my work schedule, but it's finally time for the NBA Showdown 30 for 30 season's results for YEAR ONE. Without further ado, let's get into the standings, stats, and a playoff preview!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFKm48T3eNBzT0fvpdrITjOu0dPrXX9Vy3dMpdAS1oqZd3pSs2-rDUYCV5t0Pp4UAznFaRjEF0_6lTA7-YdnE8qYbPiUhJMq1r25XWXm1emyhV8OOR1QUbpUJ8RIFhIZmUKTh55dRQ1GpEkMXbPMo0oolXeZq5sd7IfZclpIHrjHEc4BMZyogSppV/s624/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%202.30.39%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFKm48T3eNBzT0fvpdrITjOu0dPrXX9Vy3dMpdAS1oqZd3pSs2-rDUYCV5t0Pp4UAznFaRjEF0_6lTA7-YdnE8qYbPiUhJMq1r25XWXm1emyhV8OOR1QUbpUJ8RIFhIZmUKTh55dRQ1GpEkMXbPMo0oolXeZq5sd7IfZclpIHrjHEc4BMZyogSppV/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%202.30.39%20PM.png" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Could one of the most expensive players in the game, 2009 LeBron James,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">carry his Cavaliers to an Eastern Conference playoff berth? Let's find out!</span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>STANDINGS</u></b></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Eastern Conference</span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQNOgBe2q-270Ka-MBecU1w_zzmHGXHZOOct8Wh7Kaq9zk0fbm24UCxxImkps3Kz1iXp0WyYgpqH6VimlysIwKLM_riw1TKT4xhQaFBSNseOGhOqWPKrXA1CouEIAHvWOxIDFHN7QyL95OC0j9hrnV4K0AsMyUuOiJwHSj14Rf_PAk7KZk86ZwVJ_/s650/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%202.29.53%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="650" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQNOgBe2q-270Ka-MBecU1w_zzmHGXHZOOct8Wh7Kaq9zk0fbm24UCxxImkps3Kz1iXp0WyYgpqH6VimlysIwKLM_riw1TKT4xhQaFBSNseOGhOqWPKrXA1CouEIAHvWOxIDFHN7QyL95OC0j9hrnV4K0AsMyUuOiJwHSj14Rf_PAk7KZk86ZwVJ_/w640-h538/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%202.29.53%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>The end result can't be a surprise based on how things went in the early portion of the year, as the Knicks were on top of the East wire-to-wire, basically. With a four-headed monster of 20+ ppg players, the Knicks absolutely ran away with the "best offense" title in the league. Indeed, only one other team managed more than 120 ppg (Nuggets, 120.5), and they were almost a full NINE ppg behind the Knicks. Not only did they have four guys average over 20 ppg, but Carmelo, Ewing and Randle all averaged over 10 rebounds per game too, which is a key reason they blew out so many opponents. Absolutely diabolical team construction that should translate powerfully into the playoffs.</p><p>However..... they were nearly caught in the standings by the surging Chicago Bulls, who have the third best offense in the East and a stout defense tied for fifth best in the East. The Nets are another substantial challenger thanks to their rebounding prowess, and the Sixers and Celtics are two other teams that appear posed to go deeper than their seeding would indicate. </p><p>Here, we'll make more mention of some of the disappointing teams. My beloved Raptors had their wheels absolutely fall off down the stretch, going on a massive losing streak and dropping 12 games below .500. They just couldn't do enough scoring in this "round down" simulation to keep up with their atrocious defense (122 ppg surrendered, easily the worst in the East and barely the worst in the NBA). However, it is the Cavs that suffered the worst in this simulation. Barely averaging 100 ppg, the Cavs limped to a measly 13 wins despite having LEBRON JAMES at the helm. Truly a brutal season and a lesson that you need scorers to win (only THREE players averaging double figures)... LeBron still appeared amazing, averaging 27.7/5.9/6.1, but for 1430 points, you NEED more out of him. Particularly when his real life 2009 statline was 29.7/8.6/7.3. For most heartbreaking, let's pour one out for the Hornets, who barely missed the eight seed because they lost head-to-head vs the Wizards.</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Western Conference</u></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTuEfCylIrnIdCA3YPFfIkwkhClii_0QEQyFlVRmzWa1altgSHGVZpaJeVQ4g2BzDlvOATxntmy5s5Zn00AEw4gklThmHQFc-yfSF3TsHZM45OiM3g2bw8FNJp5Js08cE0544fK8c5wmd_fSxCTFQeD5757Z-2ZFpbbnNRLpUGdnj7VDXDbNNYbBxA/s712/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%202.30.04%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="712" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTuEfCylIrnIdCA3YPFfIkwkhClii_0QEQyFlVRmzWa1altgSHGVZpaJeVQ4g2BzDlvOATxntmy5s5Zn00AEw4gklThmHQFc-yfSF3TsHZM45OiM3g2bw8FNJp5Js08cE0544fK8c5wmd_fSxCTFQeD5757Z-2ZFpbbnNRLpUGdnj7VDXDbNNYbBxA/w640-h506/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%202.30.04%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Sonics** returned to the NBA and claimed the Western Conference crown, largely thanks to their dynamic duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Westbrook absolutely lived up to my prediction that he was the best value star in the game, turning out a triple double despite only costing 1080 points. Durant was no slouch either, scoring over 32 ppg. These two were supported by the 16+ ppg of Rashaard Lewis, and even though both Kemp and Schroder put up disappointing years, both averaged double figures and had position +/- ratings. <div><br /></div><div>The Spurs and Mavericks had a hot dual in the desert for 2nd place, and I'm hoping we see that second round matchup. San Antonio had the best defense in basketball and the Mavs have felt like they've been rolling lucky all year, but that mightly Luka/Dirk combo is as good as you're going to find! Honestly, the West feels like it's got 8 teams that can make a run through the conference in it, so buckle up for the postseason war that's about to be unleashed!</div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, the Blazers - a very, very fun squad - just missed out on the 8 seed. Both Dame Time and Clyde the Glide scored over 27 ppg, but the poor bench play just barely did them in. Most unfortunately, that landed both of Fragrant Olives' teams in the 9 seed and out of the playoffs in this first season... I'm a big believer that his squads are too well constructed to both miss in future years!</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, the bottom of the West was brutal, but the Lakers ended up in last place. The draft mistake of taking Shaq (guaranteed to be there in R2) over Dwight Howard, who then got sniped by Houston, definitely cost them. They had a better point differential than the other sub-30 win teams, including Phoenix (tough draft mistake that got them stuck with Oliver Miller), Utah (AK47 just didn't produce enough for his point value) and Memphis (just... just not enough offense). However, the team that was the most disappointing was the Warriors -- I think Draymond's game just didn't translate enough in the round down, as he put up 11.2/6.2/6.3 for over 1000 points of salary. That said, Steph was a beast with 35.1 ppg. However, with the albatross of a salary that Draymond had, the Warriors didn't have anyone outside of their top four players score more than 3.3 ppg. It's hard to win when everything is on the shoulders of a very, very select few in such a deep league.<br /><p>Now that we've looked at the final standings, let's turn to the stat leaders!</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">**Riley, the manager of the Sonics, refers to them as Seattle and treats them as such, no matter if the graphics Matt uses still calls them the Thunder ;)</span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;">INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS</span></u></p><p>Here are the winners of the "big three" stats:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimF3-mTBhEvRVwAxpQUICaeNHOyXiQWNaN6GRdB13aFs1JAVzfH72fjlzPa32iv2Zc-Asw_kyVmHXA0ISz3GzXQ8yodSAmhKBIT8vWpaXn-2Fkk-g1gMr_SxWRToCVevTheqdYeq7PTcz4Ofiqx27waEQQKUfQ7LJ0kxzj8TFbwCgpnelgVrXcTRHE/s2172/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.45%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="2172" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimF3-mTBhEvRVwAxpQUICaeNHOyXiQWNaN6GRdB13aFs1JAVzfH72fjlzPa32iv2Zc-Asw_kyVmHXA0ISz3GzXQ8yodSAmhKBIT8vWpaXn-2Fkk-g1gMr_SxWRToCVevTheqdYeq7PTcz4Ofiqx27waEQQKUfQ7LJ0kxzj8TFbwCgpnelgVrXcTRHE/w640-h317/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.45%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>Now let's dive in with a little more specificity...</p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Points Per Game</span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVCtiDSFV-og4t4boqM5hV77DA_D3K4Q5vNBJPK7tPiAgc3rHCXP9Mu9DOqyfhdolRuk4gC73xkYOhEivKyKjUg6dRDguyA8vX5i7DzD6OgtvbBRe9_CujrBHvPUXq3Ty0Xe3749su39oAEWGM6p2qxK1ZCdXSvN9qQjnFYF551gReGd0jxxVe5XO/s886/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.15%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="844" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVCtiDSFV-og4t4boqM5hV77DA_D3K4Q5vNBJPK7tPiAgc3rHCXP9Mu9DOqyfhdolRuk4gC73xkYOhEivKyKjUg6dRDguyA8vX5i7DzD6OgtvbBRe9_CujrBHvPUXq3Ty0Xe3749su39oAEWGM6p2qxK1ZCdXSvN9qQjnFYF551gReGd0jxxVe5XO/w610-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.15%20PM.png" width="610" /></a></div><div><br /></div>"Only" six players in this super league averaged over 30 ppg, but it's definitely a list of suspects you would anticipate -- Curry, Harden, Durant, McGrady, Kobe and MJ! Of the players on this list, I think Trae Young was the most surprising to me, but I guess that he really took advantage of the overall lack of great PG defense in the league. AI putting up 28 ppg for the Nuggets was also a shock! The most disappointing scorer who still made this list is LeBron at "only" 27.7 ppg, but I'm also giving Giannis the side eye for his 27.5.</div><div><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Assists Per Game</span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIZsP1lxi_X8e3qDa5AVIi0C4ZmKp5otF7muHa0Zbpy9VaShXM8SsQyyBIH2V6-X_iioGXSFMWBeTCTrJlHSIkvz8dP1ZEaqNtuYQgTvmTy-drPdcdrT7mRo0ajjuBunl36NseLwY9gPeCqeWK97TI1Nr8qO64DFugjxFSXcmFO6NMJWosajtas6G/s884/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.22%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIZsP1lxi_X8e3qDa5AVIi0C4ZmKp5otF7muHa0Zbpy9VaShXM8SsQyyBIH2V6-X_iioGXSFMWBeTCTrJlHSIkvz8dP1ZEaqNtuYQgTvmTy-drPdcdrT7mRo0ajjuBunl36NseLwY9gPeCqeWK97TI1Nr8qO64DFugjxFSXcmFO6NMJWosajtas6G/w616-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.22%20PM.png" width="616" /></a></div><p>Chris Paul and Steve Nash tied atop the assist leaderboard, and only ten players reached double digit assist averages on the season. Considering the incredible guards that are in this league, I was a little surprised. However, the stars involved were not shocking, especially the Paul-Nash-Stockton-Kidd-Westbrook group at the top of the leaderboard. I was, once again, very pleasantly surprised to see Trae Young near the top of this list. The Hawks may have been near the bottom of the East, but Young's averages of 28/10 are impressive! The other major surprise was Kyle Lowry leading the way for the Rockets in assists at 9.8 apg while James Harden is nowhere to be found on the leaderboard. Looks like they managed to get the rock out of his hands after all! The sole big man on the list is, unsurprisingly, Nikola Jokic (8.6 apg). He didn't get a triple double, but his playoff-bound Nuggets have him in the MVP conversation!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Rebounds Per Game</span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuiarNJfjvtmoY1RBsG8opiMXfODOCVgDr6X9QT9dY54cHZsW4X9nd19HctCPlw9pstT-vj-_VgDTarhiLewtm-tPGEGLsCtPCxiMZ3lgFGbyO1g9kQOCI8XW8669dImBlFsGknHSodn1A73EuXjb-DpOotLVFGMadINqUm_PH4C2imNN0ydlTyl-/s884/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.32%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuiarNJfjvtmoY1RBsG8opiMXfODOCVgDr6X9QT9dY54cHZsW4X9nd19HctCPlw9pstT-vj-_VgDTarhiLewtm-tPGEGLsCtPCxiMZ3lgFGbyO1g9kQOCI8XW8669dImBlFsGknHSodn1A73EuXjb-DpOotLVFGMadINqUm_PH4C2imNN0ydlTyl-/w564-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%203.23.32%20PM.png" width="564" /></a></div><br /><p>Andre Drummond absolutely ran away with the rebound title. I was shocked that none of his Pistons teammates joined him on this list, as Detroit was designed to be a rebounding super team. Instead, it looks like that title goes to the Knicks and their THREE participants on this list. However, by far the most stunning part of this list is the second place finisher in rebounds per game - Russell Westbrook! From the PG position and at only 1080 points, Russ absolutely cleaned up for Seattle** and may have just rebounded his way into a runaway MVP finish. After all, only five players finished with 11+ rpg and of the top 20 in rebounds, he's the only guard.</p><p><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">AWARDS</span></b></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;">ALL NBA TEAMS</span></u></p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">First Team</span></i></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>G Russell Westbrook, <i>Seattle Supersonics</i></li><li>G Steph Curry, <i>Golden State Warriors</i></li><li>F Carmelo Anthony, <i>New York Knicks</i></li><li>F Tim Duncan, <i>San Antonio Spurs</i></li><li>C Nikola Jokic, <i>Denver Nuggets</i></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Second Team</i></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>G Luka Doncic, <i>Dallas Mavericks </i></li><li>G Trae Young, <i>Atlanta Hawks</i></li><li>F Tracy McGrady, <i>Orlando Magic</i></li><li>F Kevin Garnett, <i>Minnesota Timberwolves</i></li><li>C Patrick Ewing, <i>New York Knicks</i></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Third Team</i></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>G Chris Paul, <i>Los Angeles Clippers</i></li><li>G John Wall, <i>Washington Wizards </i></li><li>F Michael Jordan, <i>Chicago Bulls*</i></li><li>F Giannis Antetokounmpo, <i>Milwaukee Bucks</i></li><li>C David Robinson, <i>San Antonio Spurs</i></li></ul><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*That's right, Michael Jordan is SG/SF eligible, and so his 30+ ppg for the 60 win Bulls is making an All-NBA team!</span></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Defensive Player of the Year</span></u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejGIUIcRbKZjUbxt9_vyv8JEzT-p57fS0JojaN5epuvXIIAtMIqv4t5R9XeOlsglLG6We_whF30M-71EqfhqEvQMIdoRskOzQ2d_sA5r2F0ADsQIDoVIVucorlrQdOGTK3NfT5yPbmD2LsnYYjBWI4t4lK53_-niFG2XN6Mttb_b2IBsN53U0g_be/s542/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%2011.43.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejGIUIcRbKZjUbxt9_vyv8JEzT-p57fS0JojaN5epuvXIIAtMIqv4t5R9XeOlsglLG6We_whF30M-71EqfhqEvQMIdoRskOzQ2d_sA5r2F0ADsQIDoVIVucorlrQdOGTK3NfT5yPbmD2LsnYYjBWI4t4lK53_-niFG2XN6Mttb_b2IBsN53U0g_be/w296-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%2011.43.35%20PM.png" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div>The best defender in the league this season was Tim Duncan, who led San Antonio, the best defensive team in the league. Furthermore, Duncan had the best +/- in the league for anyone not on the main line for the New York Knicks, which beat teams with offensive blitzing rather than defensive prowess. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Most Improved Player</u></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Just to explain at the outset, obviously there's no prior season to compare to.... so we're looking at what player best exceeded his card's projections/expectations (mainly his point value). With that in mind, the winner is going to be.... Michael Beasley!</div><div><br /></div><div>Despite being only 490 points - so mediocre that he didn't even have a card made - Beasley put up 16.7 ppg and had a higher average game score than his 830 pt teammate Ricky Rubio. His ppg, apg, and rpg were only marginally below 890 pt Anthony Edwards... for basically half the cost! To put in perspective, the 490 pt Beasley exceeded the #1 seeded Sonics' Rashard Lewis, who cost 770 pts, and his 16.3 ppg without a dropoff in assist/rebounds. Just insane, this sub-500 pt player (9 offense, 9 defense) was basically a medium star player (750-800 pts).... Needless to say, this nebulous, hard to quantify award has to be his!</div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Coach of the Year</span></u></div><div><br /></div><div>This was the hardest award to hand out -- "thankfully", my beloved Raptors and Clippers were both far too dreadful on defensive for me to even be in the running for this one, clearing me of the biased urge to select myself..... nevertheless, a lot of people put together teams that vastly overperformed the standard expectation. After all, we all had the same salary cap, so to put together a squad that was well over .500 is a testament to some magnificent team building!</div><div><br /></div><div>So while I think Chicago and Seattle did great, both had a pair of superstar MVPs already locked and loaded (MJ/Rose, Russ/KD).... whereas the New York Knicks built an absolute juggernaut this season. With easily the best offense and point differential in basketball, the Knicks also accumulated the most wins and did it with pure scoring power AND by dominating the glass. This was the best version of "four stars and lots of scrubs" utilized in the league, which is saying a lot because other teams that tried it (Warriors, Bucks, Rockets) tended to fall flat. The only team comparable is the Mavs, and the Knicks were clearly the better squad during the regular season.</div><div><br /></div><div>So without further ado, the COACH OF THE YEAR is Dom, aka Booyakuhhsha!!! Best of luck to him and his beloved Knicks in the post-season!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqNNNSma0-QMJxKQY9AmGN2J-sBrb47lpzh1__vQlA7abt_jtayjBdonQNumz3aMDIaLwshCK_qRKYw_Vmegn7LLVBBqi14BCfpe7iWTxrvGNjLUON22fKsDbpOoSxH3w7UvEvUFoN6BsDzX3sZqQXuONMJcOnV3WS3R8hAvdnhLIcFfnncancrNuC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="1200" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqNNNSma0-QMJxKQY9AmGN2J-sBrb47lpzh1__vQlA7abt_jtayjBdonQNumz3aMDIaLwshCK_qRKYw_Vmegn7LLVBBqi14BCfpe7iWTxrvGNjLUON22fKsDbpOoSxH3w7UvEvUFoN6BsDzX3sZqQXuONMJcOnV3WS3R8hAvdnhLIcFfnncancrNuC=w320-h259" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">62-20 with 129.2 ppg, the Knicks are title favorites!</div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: medium;">MOST VALUABLE PLAYER</span></u></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, MVP was actually one of the easier awards to hand out this season thanks to the incomparable production of the PG for the best team in the West -- RUSSELL WESTBROOK.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7T6EzD6PLlw_WSIE5IBaYIjBn8zBLfbdnhFr_8jRm_TtVPAlWiJMkidSPvQHiHS3ByW81EA-WGDc8pFszKRKnRyFQcDeZfNERifdhZMVEDUBmC7Ti_i-MgvVL3cquoVfH4kzRLezcPRdksFvkLhzVG6BMMUxRel00hLrqD_GvFpzYWU7IW_bEgSr/s648/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%204.05.25%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7T6EzD6PLlw_WSIE5IBaYIjBn8zBLfbdnhFr_8jRm_TtVPAlWiJMkidSPvQHiHS3ByW81EA-WGDc8pFszKRKnRyFQcDeZfNERifdhZMVEDUBmC7Ti_i-MgvVL3cquoVfH4kzRLezcPRdksFvkLhzVG6BMMUxRel00hLrqD_GvFpzYWU7IW_bEgSr/w290-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-11%20at%204.05.25%20PM.png" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Russ finished the year averaging 26 ppg, 12.1 apg and 11.7 rpg. He was top five in assists and rebounds, and obviously his scoring was no slouch. He led his team to 61 wins, the only Western team to cross the 60 win plateau. He also had a 10.4 +/- rating, which was the best on the Sonics.** Based on his unequalled production and leading the best team in his conference, Russell Westbrook was the obvious and only choice for MVP in the first 30/30 NBA season!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">PLAYOFF PREVIEW</span></u></b></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Now we turn to looking at the playoff bracket!</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd3W37SJQ5YPxDYhS2vmBs0U7Y9_hO69yHZxa1CfqgMK3UmrYdbqgsOwccJe_6QpEP9Xhg3M7RDpP71Wn03_waFvzZ3xt90yTUeR826OnCw6DPJix1-C9o9wWzD-rndF1FhDelxgOvkwgWW40biW8MQssAayhMJFhgO_xFZYzc4coDd8uDDDC23qPI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="1720" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd3W37SJQ5YPxDYhS2vmBs0U7Y9_hO69yHZxa1CfqgMK3UmrYdbqgsOwccJe_6QpEP9Xhg3M7RDpP71Wn03_waFvzZ3xt90yTUeR826OnCw6DPJix1-C9o9wWzD-rndF1FhDelxgOvkwgWW40biW8MQssAayhMJFhgO_xFZYzc4coDd8uDDDC23qPI=w640-h384" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>There's a lot of fun and juicy match-ups early in this bracket, especially in the West! </div><div><br /></div><div>HERE ARE MY PICKS:</div><div><u>ROUND 1</u></div><div><b>Sonics over Timberwolves, 4-3</b> -- This is a nightmare scenario for Seattle, as Garnett and Towns are a matchup nightmare for the 1 seed. However, I'm banking on Durant getting put on 9 defense Beasley to overcome the giant duo in MN. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Clippers over Kings, 4-2 </b>-- Let's be honest, I'm biased in this one... but I believe in Chris Paul's advantage over D'Aaron Fox paying off. The Kings are extremely balanced, but I'm leaning towards the Paul firepower at the top and lots of assists pumping up LAC's offense.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mavericks over Nuggets, 4-3</b> -- Dallas is definitely the favorite with their four stars plus a solid Rondo running the show. And you KNOW I hate Jokic, he is an absolute stud, and I like his rebounding combo with McDyess while AI goes off on the offensive end.... but the key will be whether Denver can slow down Luka. I'm going to say they BARELY cannot do enough over the course of 7 games, and Denver's poor guard defense ends their year in R1.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvAQ8O4tQDTAVNO89S4f5AGCwYWGJmwZ2x6-u5P8IcWef_meeHfF6XmkeLb-FpWXp76M9ViWsaZ_4WYIwwh30W03CL9FgsznezIv24q2YJPNCyFTsONMYk9zVNdcMyKMopWIq5tZA9uaZo7tgbxQJiXOA3769el3YSAxmdHEaVEXGyu-l1e6vIQpI/s544/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.11%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvAQ8O4tQDTAVNO89S4f5AGCwYWGJmwZ2x6-u5P8IcWef_meeHfF6XmkeLb-FpWXp76M9ViWsaZ_4WYIwwh30W03CL9FgsznezIv24q2YJPNCyFTsONMYk9zVNdcMyKMopWIq5tZA9uaZo7tgbxQJiXOA3769el3YSAxmdHEaVEXGyu-l1e6vIQpI/w294-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.11%20AM.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pelicans over Spurs, 4-3</b> -- Controversial pick here, but the Pelicans have the unique team that can match up to the Spurs giant combo of Duncan/Robinson with AD and Zion. In this battle of the bigs, I favor the Pelicans' big men having more scoring potential, plus Baron Davis and Brandon Ingram score a higher clip than Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili.... and the Spurs have NO ONE else who can score effectively. The Pelicans 5th and 6th scoring options both outscore the Spurs' 5th. Obviously, San Antonio's defense is elite, but I'm leaning towards NOLA's offense helping pull the upset.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOujQ5sq6F9lX2y6eOa-T6X6gGlnnfbIv0gbQHNhjpv0lSy_6_oTKy1XtJC-2KQfG_w-uFfob7jy0Tqmblhxw-043IXwTOxLlLmIGcLKEhUNiHpBVkm2EHYTPF1eYrg9G7Pi6mS9aX8MlNvmE3dRCopFZPqQwhJ0OtKXx3re3xsjhqelwLVKVINaQ/s534/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.52%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOujQ5sq6F9lX2y6eOa-T6X6gGlnnfbIv0gbQHNhjpv0lSy_6_oTKy1XtJC-2KQfG_w-uFfob7jy0Tqmblhxw-043IXwTOxLlLmIGcLKEhUNiHpBVkm2EHYTPF1eYrg9G7Pi6mS9aX8MlNvmE3dRCopFZPqQwhJ0OtKXx3re3xsjhqelwLVKVINaQ/w301-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.52%20AM.png" width="301" /></a></div><div> </div><div><b>Knicks over Wizards, 4-0</b> -- The Knicks are the most electric team in the league, and I don't see anything about the Wizards (and their poor defense) that can out-do the Knicks' firepower. New York rolls into round 2.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJFJjdRZCzRBvKpRIV478dAXzFfJrQ8bCTJzjSIDAy_8RhI6lbrFVgWS8Dk0eNT3G6L9wxwBXUKPlL_T0Z7lXWF8Dzl2ElrhveCPVcJDv62JSJHtYQT0V7QMnvZwI9Y9Mopadq2oE9OgR6j-ceu8_0CxLZW1Z4JPkACUVqe7WbmzP1VIKLrp6K3e2/s540/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.04.37%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJFJjdRZCzRBvKpRIV478dAXzFfJrQ8bCTJzjSIDAy_8RhI6lbrFVgWS8Dk0eNT3G6L9wxwBXUKPlL_T0Z7lXWF8Dzl2ElrhveCPVcJDv62JSJHtYQT0V7QMnvZwI9Y9Mopadq2oE9OgR6j-ceu8_0CxLZW1Z4JPkACUVqe7WbmzP1VIKLrp6K3e2/w296-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.04.37%20AM.png" width="296" /></a></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>76ers over Pacers, 4-1 </b>-- The Sixers have a team built to rebound and play defense, especially with Barkley (23.2 ppg and 11.6 rpg) and Embiid (27.7 ppg and 9.7 rpg), but the true sneaky wild card is Ben Simmons (5.4 rpg from the PG position). Iguodala has not been scoring as well as Matt hoped, but I love his 12 defense. Indeed, each of Philly's four stars has a defense of 11 or higher (3 are 12 or higher)... I think that matches up great against Indiana, who rely on 9 defense Tyrese Haliburton and 8 defense Reggie Miller... so as much as I love their PG13/Oladipo combo, I've got to say Philly rolls in this one.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Celtics over Nets, 4-3 </b>-- Honestly, the matchup that I'm most hyped to see in R1. I love the Celtics' construction, and I was shocked they fell to the six seed. Similar to Philly, the Nets are built to out rebound their foes, but it's their Kenny Anderson/Jason Kidd double PG lineup (thanks to Kidd's SG eligibility) that can create extreme boosts for the rest of the team. However, the firepower that Boston has at the top is so enticing -- Kyrie (24.6 ppg, 10 apg) and Tatum (24.9 ppg) are a dynamic 1-2 punch... wait, 2-3 punch!!! Paul Pierce is also putting up over 26 ppg from the SF slot and, surprise surprise, the Nets don't have a SF that matches up against him well (Van Horn is a 9 defense). I see Pierce lifting his squad over the Nets in game 7.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZIzROupr21-_pwoSg2dCo-5mrO89GOle21gg70_fBFOdjust28V0cD7xSUQdlD8Q75w6jxCst1BQAJevN62cckBjwtfKnTCNW-G1a6Ejng43iNpFvEoadq9rPzqF6ZRIJ19QfFoqmtPRrcwKBcucbjW6ujWVDBfnbRPEPITfCtZbCye6EXCaqQMd/s538/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.28%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZIzROupr21-_pwoSg2dCo-5mrO89GOle21gg70_fBFOdjust28V0cD7xSUQdlD8Q75w6jxCst1BQAJevN62cckBjwtfKnTCNW-G1a6Ejng43iNpFvEoadq9rPzqF6ZRIJ19QfFoqmtPRrcwKBcucbjW6ujWVDBfnbRPEPITfCtZbCye6EXCaqQMd/w298-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.28%20AM.png" width="298" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bulls over Bucks, 4-1 -</b>- I love the Bucks, and I LOVE Giannis... but Milwaukee simply doesn't have what it takes to slow down the GOAT and his 30+ ppg, the 25.7 ppg from D-Rose, and Pippen's 23.9 ppg. Milwaukee is more big man focused, so the Bulls backcourt is going to GO OFF. I'll give Milwaukee a game though, Giannis is just too competitive to let his team go down easy.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPBzktmrDEwjnkFb6PG9wkwZlb0hXEtPrTcFHIPguFwJKqXx05MAudkB8zejxP43yL7JH4JMmf7rgHnscu8qQSq3hr4JcV7f3Ah98LwhjrmymWJDSxBoMQFqH0UKBDvRNXE-WETqLlIG_IuY8pzfUctmhLz33WjywTd5wB80WEnvAYC5svpsln7ii/s536/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.05%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="396" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPBzktmrDEwjnkFb6PG9wkwZlb0hXEtPrTcFHIPguFwJKqXx05MAudkB8zejxP43yL7JH4JMmf7rgHnscu8qQSq3hr4JcV7f3Ah98LwhjrmymWJDSxBoMQFqH0UKBDvRNXE-WETqLlIG_IuY8pzfUctmhLz33WjywTd5wB80WEnvAYC5svpsln7ii/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.05%20AM.png" width="295" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><u>ROUND 2</u></div><div><b>Sonics over Clippers, 4-1</b> -- Unfortunately, this is a matchup nightmare for the Clippers. I think Durant goes crazy against Dominique's 9 defense, although Paul vs Russ is a heckuva matchup. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mavericks over Pelicans, 4-3</b> -- This is a great matchup but, at the end of the day, I'm banking on NOLA's inability to matchup with Luka being the difference in the series. Dallas' dynamic duo squeaks into the conference finals!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gUA4iX935ehc8JACOCFsNK6K-NcfOmuka5Uzxtcl5Ml724MInK29Bw2zA6ArguU2X86z_BDqQ97-Jzdyn3JONF_88c6SChri4w3D9xnBD_I5joJLZz-awPu9jFYozN5IP8IoDirD__sVHXKnje6DcZSEFxzMu56Dh31jpGPNQl2UxAa1E7wVnoYR/s538/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.03%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="398" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gUA4iX935ehc8JACOCFsNK6K-NcfOmuka5Uzxtcl5Ml724MInK29Bw2zA6ArguU2X86z_BDqQ97-Jzdyn3JONF_88c6SChri4w3D9xnBD_I5joJLZz-awPu9jFYozN5IP8IoDirD__sVHXKnje6DcZSEFxzMu56Dh31jpGPNQl2UxAa1E7wVnoYR/w296-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.03%20AM.png" width="296" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sixers over Knicks, 4-3</b> -- UPSET ALERT, but I think Philly is the worst possible matchup for the Knicks. The high defense can slow the Knicks, and the Sixers have the ability to out-rebound the Knicks... and Embiid is the rare C who can still go off against Ewing. Am I being ridiculous relying on BEN SIMMONS to show up in a big series??? Maybe, but this is "on paper" Ben Simmons and I think he's going to do enough to slow down Marbury and get Philly into the Eastern finals!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GRpfGvb7KKGFu3Q1uiap7YOtTE52Xp9sFhREBkth5HQl6xJMYbWhQtVt3CGaqA2Ev961K_5KqLdXV2FQNoJXN6t8FWUH4_PUIQAsVm3cAsF4idBCxUP9wRY863y7dR0NKoDcaog4EifFHujnYHQ1BsLsMAeAV1oc_OzsvsW8dDPkvujQau7mGjAW/s540/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.39%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GRpfGvb7KKGFu3Q1uiap7YOtTE52Xp9sFhREBkth5HQl6xJMYbWhQtVt3CGaqA2Ev961K_5KqLdXV2FQNoJXN6t8FWUH4_PUIQAsVm3cAsF4idBCxUP9wRY863y7dR0NKoDcaog4EifFHujnYHQ1BsLsMAeAV1oc_OzsvsW8dDPkvujQau7mGjAW/w296-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.39%20AM.png" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Bulls over Celtics, 4-2 </b>-- Boston's backcourt meets its match in Chicago's big three... Tatum will have some incredible games against Kukoc, but overall, you've gotta keep believing in Chicago's elite Big Three. The GOAT is onto the conference finals.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1s0f2YsnAAibPSkuDrudnhQdNpa4wFgZZ6KdeL1HjPXAElqup4AFa6RJCxPffZFVPUs1YyGmuJyNXxk6iuM4bBLR1X5-X8QDebFBbKdu0Vj2TZ7PXtdQe2LbQLH_RF3ywO_IncycQrDQfXqe_GLKpql-ljCdVJSr9pM_rAxny6IgyloJ39YIOc-c/s538/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.15%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1s0f2YsnAAibPSkuDrudnhQdNpa4wFgZZ6KdeL1HjPXAElqup4AFa6RJCxPffZFVPUs1YyGmuJyNXxk6iuM4bBLR1X5-X8QDebFBbKdu0Vj2TZ7PXtdQe2LbQLH_RF3ywO_IncycQrDQfXqe_GLKpql-ljCdVJSr9pM_rAxny6IgyloJ39YIOc-c/w299-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.03.15%20AM.png" width="299" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><u>ROUND 3</u></div><div><b>Sonics over Mavericks, 4-3 </b>-- That's right, THREE Game 7s for Dallas! This would be an incredible matchup, but I think the difference would be Russ going insane against Rondo. Shroder's defense is good enough, maybe JUST enough to slow down Luka in game 7 while Durant feasts on Finley's 10 defense. This would be a fun one, and I'm going to bet on Russ/Durant (even though they needed Harden to get to a finals) over Luka/Dirk.... whew, I'm already second-guessing myself.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sixers over Bulls, 4-3</b> -- Another UPSET ALERT..... what can I say, I'm a big believer in the Philly frontcourt FINALLY doing enough to take out the Bulls' backcourt. Simmons and Iguodala are *just* enough of a defender to slow them down, but Chicago doesn't have what it takes to stop Embiid and Barkley. I'm taking a BIG SWING on this one.... but I'm a believer in this team! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3To4OBiUqQWyRGb8FAMZ-N7lPhJz8rv3Mj1C-YAHnSAPl022acwfQqkqvT2FaIKNdbUdtvaJjREn8faQVsYI_0EpFJmLElrBu6tcINPLgKdsDHFcAZthJ0lHY6IGx9PCUHk17lcnVzAuR7-z3gpsfcDgj50_Pj5zj_NG_wsHtCzP6uV8-dyh2V0E/s540/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.31%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="398" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3To4OBiUqQWyRGb8FAMZ-N7lPhJz8rv3Mj1C-YAHnSAPl022acwfQqkqvT2FaIKNdbUdtvaJjREn8faQVsYI_0EpFJmLElrBu6tcINPLgKdsDHFcAZthJ0lHY6IGx9PCUHk17lcnVzAuR7-z3gpsfcDgj50_Pj5zj_NG_wsHtCzP6uV8-dyh2V0E/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.31%20AM.png" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>NBA FINALS</u></div><div><b>Sixers over Sonics, 4-2</b> -- I'm following through all the way to the end and crowning the SIXERS as NBA Champions!!!!! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuMzUCPn6ejzic2WYAw_3l5JDZRk_ZkjwSjbmY36R8GTdHozLREV0pX0Q26Vp71e-3AOzI3GAi_2wgCWAeDIvo0Hg9DXWa171PL11gQbX0OYEhsjCdyUqx6kho3HssdetRWUtu3-L_UjXhSGyGXh80O5RHhe1pRE0lsMHakZ1-hf9nmkt1RlRLiql/s546/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.24%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="396" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuMzUCPn6ejzic2WYAw_3l5JDZRk_ZkjwSjbmY36R8GTdHozLREV0pX0Q26Vp71e-3AOzI3GAi_2wgCWAeDIvo0Hg9DXWa171PL11gQbX0OYEhsjCdyUqx6kho3HssdetRWUtu3-L_UjXhSGyGXh80O5RHhe1pRE0lsMHakZ1-hf9nmkt1RlRLiql/w290-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-12%20at%208.02.24%20AM.png" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Not to mention, Matt created these cards and the sim, so I'm banking on his team being best built for these playoffs ;) But the only thing to do now is sit back and watch the results (and cheer on the Clippers!)... I hope you enjoyed, and check in before too long with more sim results!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><span><br /></span></div><div><br /><span><br /></span></div><p></p></div>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-76318451028871309512023-02-11T10:13:00.004-08:002023-02-13T06:02:21.481-08:002022 Set -- Seattle Mariners<p> FINALLY breaking their twenty year playoff drought, the Mariners were absolutely America's darlings this year, even if they fell sadly short in the ALDS. They've got an exciting superstar in AL rookie of the year Julio Rodriguez, whose combination of speed, power, defense and charisma in CF has everyone thinking of one former star...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyD1qYDTWfI9A7jST3sDHz2pBKXEtD3BtAp-ciEmC_kx_5Zbt8Foz0abD4I0jDRVb1rjRtEv8ugqOGz99sOPWUUyK-7ltFEnCJqq63zrSnOjgcpIt9rfHjCEuq7hx89oY7WxYlyd6jRtM8X2rE12Kr0FoIVRZwGAaymal8vhG2sKJkB9YD8Hie4HJu/s2220/Ken%20Griffey%20Jr.-2022-12-17%2018_34_10.773737.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyD1qYDTWfI9A7jST3sDHz2pBKXEtD3BtAp-ciEmC_kx_5Zbt8Foz0abD4I0jDRVb1rjRtEv8ugqOGz99sOPWUUyK-7ltFEnCJqq63zrSnOjgcpIt9rfHjCEuq7hx89oY7WxYlyd6jRtM8X2rE12Kr0FoIVRZwGAaymal8vhG2sKJkB9YD8Hie4HJu/w294-h400/Ken%20Griffey%20Jr.-2022-12-17%2018_34_10.773737.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">He'll forever be "The Kid" to my generation</span></div><p>Now let's see the 2022 squad!</p><p><b><u><span></span></u></b></p><a name='more'></a><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: The Mariners are led by superstar rookie Julio Rodriguez, who's already giving flashbacks to Griffey with his 5-tool game and infectious charm!! After him, I won't sugarcoat it, the lineup is underwhelming. Nevertheless, this 290 pt Suarez may be the best Mariners 3B card in the last.... whew, ever?? It's insane to me how weak they've been at that position. Raleigh will be a really, really fun draft pick debate -- pro: +10 arm/con: 280 pts for an OB 6/pro: 13-20 HR and xbh at 10 if you get lucky! Thanks to depressed controls in this set, I think he's going to find a squad in a twelve team league. Speaking of finding a squad, I know a few guys drooling at Crawford being an OB 8 at a premium position for only 160 pts. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNa7qv62bYLNAc4hWiWqqzEC7cRtQnkQ0bbwiGE3gZ8BQqTFnrzcm5fU-6c7Y5SypEHU7Dw_KB9p04iYOa5L-rhR2sE6HaWKJ1Xc11Xx3YPM3o258hH6E5DGDrc3eIYn575czhOsNTTC1dnZZZlro3ZXVBiO9Ncx3CNSj2FWDC8Iwp2Znq6WHksKnk/s2220/SEA%20Julio%20Rodriguez%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNa7qv62bYLNAc4hWiWqqzEC7cRtQnkQ0bbwiGE3gZ8BQqTFnrzcm5fU-6c7Y5SypEHU7Dw_KB9p04iYOa5L-rhR2sE6HaWKJ1Xc11Xx3YPM3o258hH6E5DGDrc3eIYn575czhOsNTTC1dnZZZlro3ZXVBiO9Ncx3CNSj2FWDC8Iwp2Znq6WHksKnk/w294-h400/SEA%20Julio%20Rodriguez%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgFmFZfapvddBgdLs2ZZ2BHMUfzpTVkUzqDygFWn46GecEM3lvqFRFWWlGbPEuxT4FBuZIkgXWgsnoYHWQtyQ9ZbqiktrUT-wG5LWMbVVbybXIMYIqWYtRQvRKB3dIkO_NH7lwTzOktgbbubCmtpeEWzWAkc5OD8CWfvSKOlNZId0epGlVe-fV999/s2220/SEA%20Ty%20France.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Luis Castillo did not disappoint after the Mariners acquired him from Cincy, and Robbie Ray put up a respectable first season in Frasier's hometown. Logan Gilbert may have been their best pitcher though, breaking through with a Control 6, Tier 2 card. And I don't know who to toss into the fourth spot -- either Tier 3 guy is solid enough, especially if you mix in some salad and scrambled eggs!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TmlZv2i6SwsjL5BMrt8Sv_da2gcfhSLsFjmnJbTdoqTMBB-GlAKX-tSemur39Cy5YB2rtQI9vIcnk-u84x2OpGalDQ2W7MuM5rHkWtCq5Ave9LQJAjIN1lQ6yJchrqhxDM4FhkSSenVkZmiuBA4_0XL26AYViO9363Bt1zokG5ORbKvUPWT59eF5/s2220/SEA%20Luis%20Castillo%20FOIL%20PR.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TmlZv2i6SwsjL5BMrt8Sv_da2gcfhSLsFjmnJbTdoqTMBB-GlAKX-tSemur39Cy5YB2rtQI9vIcnk-u84x2OpGalDQ2W7MuM5rHkWtCq5Ave9LQJAjIN1lQ6yJchrqhxDM4FhkSSenVkZmiuBA4_0XL26AYViO9363Bt1zokG5ORbKvUPWT59eF5/w294-h400/SEA%20Luis%20Castillo%20FOIL%20PR.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhbCiuOtvEgJbOQXT9ZPGXMfv7nku6G3kT6uRm5CpXkjSpO7Ic1V9A3p_axZ_LUhaa2fnV78OmK3pEMDpca0fLgCSQDuOiLMLfPWxw-DpIcDMUpWxwbCmp19_ousVHJXBmMBnm1trdLeSuWPkxeTKiD1pJ5QlVlCEipt3ZenRYj2J_08HkUnIvVMb/s2220/SEA%20Robbie%20Ray.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhbCiuOtvEgJbOQXT9ZPGXMfv7nku6G3kT6uRm5CpXkjSpO7Ic1V9A3p_axZ_LUhaa2fnV78OmK3pEMDpca0fLgCSQDuOiLMLfPWxw-DpIcDMUpWxwbCmp19_ousVHJXBmMBnm1trdLeSuWPkxeTKiD1pJ5QlVlCEipt3ZenRYj2J_08HkUnIvVMb/w294-h400/SEA%20Robbie%20Ray.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0QgnRVUC3zeupY6zfCGBixEjOQDtXjbAbbpMJlOAVf0w_SLhZ40zuIGfCTBDG7d8V25y0llqd3UG2X4tM2XRN02xzTZugAZUOBIrt9xqyHTfS0bIk-KOCv1luq35yigscMJQUNq9lNXO9B71ep0s2BhoLY9li2LyrpdTBfDhqrC3UA08-RPJUdB8/s2220/SEA%20Logan%20Gilbert%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0QgnRVUC3zeupY6zfCGBixEjOQDtXjbAbbpMJlOAVf0w_SLhZ40zuIGfCTBDG7d8V25y0llqd3UG2X4tM2XRN02xzTZugAZUOBIrt9xqyHTfS0bIk-KOCv1luq35yigscMJQUNq9lNXO9B71ep0s2BhoLY9li2LyrpdTBfDhqrC3UA08-RPJUdB8/w294-h400/SEA%20Logan%20Gilbert%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqwSOxpEbcSZT7G_SGiWTwCqusO2fzNohHKPpnGZQsveO9Q5EU0P4wp85-dG1aFy-2eMUFXK7i4bEthfnEDBQWjTbHYnPNHZ_ujXuuPcWxUEmj4uuVdWDUt3MVZ1d-cTVaX3l3SaaN0DqsNWW3YlkFs2PBIVYfjJuqB-iOwWy6WzJVkOtSzfGXgc6/s2220/SEA%20Marco%20Gonzalez.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqwSOxpEbcSZT7G_SGiWTwCqusO2fzNohHKPpnGZQsveO9Q5EU0P4wp85-dG1aFy-2eMUFXK7i4bEthfnEDBQWjTbHYnPNHZ_ujXuuPcWxUEmj4uuVdWDUt3MVZ1d-cTVaX3l3SaaN0DqsNWW3YlkFs2PBIVYfjJuqB-iOwWy6WzJVkOtSzfGXgc6/w294-h400/SEA%20Marco%20Gonzalez.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATSk1T3l_AobLI0r4lacEcM613wecBgT6fL3lzvSTvrj4bkI4HfQGqOlxBpTpRvCCe4Pc-njUGcQ1x8__5FDe0obChKe3X7euDiUPkRW7dX60k-4A3B3gdzEAy8e1l4ks9X5yaYivXz2yGrHeuGdHFcZyTwCZ64M2pfiOxBEanZILMmpqLEiNXhQD/s2220/SEA%20Chris%20Flexen.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATSk1T3l_AobLI0r4lacEcM613wecBgT6fL3lzvSTvrj4bkI4HfQGqOlxBpTpRvCCe4Pc-njUGcQ1x8__5FDe0obChKe3X7euDiUPkRW7dX60k-4A3B3gdzEAy8e1l4ks9X5yaYivXz2yGrHeuGdHFcZyTwCZ64M2pfiOxBEanZILMmpqLEiNXhQD/w294-h400/SEA%20Chris%20Flexen.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Bullpen</u></b>: NEVERMIND, THIS is the strength of the team and the backbone to their playoff run. The Mariners have a pair of tier 1 and pair of tier 2 studs in the 'pen, with no doubles for any of them!! Easy lockdown status for this team!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RPN1S0cVTaXdaFV6wyigvzIn4lbvL-SUtf3IOgERWGGcPYpNwxGnyarF6gzo0kLGxWOHN9T05WkXuSUEGFqU3HvAWfql-71Z8EBzo3V5qRaaFH-nreEeZ95KTjDHMQqcFMS1ogFFDYC9d7t_g3Fe02E8jUijXViofX4uJfQeX4-ejvcDJF5ra3fO/s2220/SEA%20Paul%20Sewald.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RPN1S0cVTaXdaFV6wyigvzIn4lbvL-SUtf3IOgERWGGcPYpNwxGnyarF6gzo0kLGxWOHN9T05WkXuSUEGFqU3HvAWfql-71Z8EBzo3V5qRaaFH-nreEeZ95KTjDHMQqcFMS1ogFFDYC9d7t_g3Fe02E8jUijXViofX4uJfQeX4-ejvcDJF5ra3fO/w294-h400/SEA%20Paul%20Sewald.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1Nhuwvh6DIEV1b-aVDE_zDmVk90a8eM4kLBc4w864jwQV8Piuar2V3E-j0FykbRPmMhyinBnsnDWbY7LOvRw_yIC5d_q_itfPhxShzn8tEMRF99rLOUahCzsHaKtvQhAHo01zxuUI2awS502iSE8T5nQulzw-dcZU1MXxFoy-0Um9OeJ2OFXfnaR/s2220/SEA%20Diego%20Castillo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1Nhuwvh6DIEV1b-aVDE_zDmVk90a8eM4kLBc4w864jwQV8Piuar2V3E-j0FykbRPmMhyinBnsnDWbY7LOvRw_yIC5d_q_itfPhxShzn8tEMRF99rLOUahCzsHaKtvQhAHo01zxuUI2awS502iSE8T5nQulzw-dcZU1MXxFoy-0Um9OeJ2OFXfnaR/w294-h400/SEA%20Diego%20Castillo.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN-kS76i-951lQco_OwUwfnpktXTiR-A5oGrJHMQlilT_ceWdrf9InE-e0n7Z01iJBXC7YjQ7jqfSXsPnfl3zwmkD0UytscpD8PjeaeVOCbKoR24hE_pfeyBw4TkZwC6THRSXnJTaZVfPcpOlMcyxDqCRxVTn6q0wZvbdS4gNm-m0rQqBuatyG1FZ/s2220/SEA%20Andres%20Munoz.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN-kS76i-951lQco_OwUwfnpktXTiR-A5oGrJHMQlilT_ceWdrf9InE-e0n7Z01iJBXC7YjQ7jqfSXsPnfl3zwmkD0UytscpD8PjeaeVOCbKoR24hE_pfeyBw4TkZwC6THRSXnJTaZVfPcpOlMcyxDqCRxVTn6q0wZvbdS4gNm-m0rQqBuatyG1FZ/w294-h400/SEA%20Andres%20Munoz.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00cwZWswj8Yf8gzZFsrREMyNu4pMlFDMURQCFQTrAe8E6SbvcZjThfFpp39r01BNakCtPjA4Q5-fXGFyPl9G9M9i9rCHwUSga1gDlKkOeN_HZP4UYNv73unaMCNi60dMdwnfe-eC_Bs9izTjBJvzDEGX-rZgHPyWy4Uwm5DX1DKA2X0r10XTI3tP7/s2220/SEA%20Penn%20Murfee.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00cwZWswj8Yf8gzZFsrREMyNu4pMlFDMURQCFQTrAe8E6SbvcZjThfFpp39r01BNakCtPjA4Q5-fXGFyPl9G9M9i9rCHwUSga1gDlKkOeN_HZP4UYNv73unaMCNi60dMdwnfe-eC_Bs9izTjBJvzDEGX-rZgHPyWy4Uwm5DX1DKA2X0r10XTI3tP7/w294-h400/SEA%20Penn%20Murfee.png" width="294" /></a></div><p>Overall, Seattle comes in at a commendable <b>5590 points</b>. With their additions to the lineup this offseason, let's see if they can push their way closer to 6000 points and a real playoff series victory in 2023! If Kelenic can finally get himself out of the OB 4 cards, they'll have a shot ;)</p></div>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-62175472690590890722023-02-10T09:40:00.003-08:002023-02-10T11:50:02.758-08:00NBA Showdown 2023 Trade Deadline Set<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> What a wild last week it was in the ever evolving drama that is the NBA season. From a Kyrie trade request to a final day of the deadline wake up surprise to Kevin Durant getting moved to the Phoenix suns, the NBA world was in a frenzy.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYdlq7wq20hjJBgLvnSnpGFJz6hJf1SfbERrWmSrZxxBKrK003PYrH-hDVPfofRodBK5vxoDVokd_BM2OKU3o8tN41Pj7-_KlR9KKNRTR5W4waVkBD8cwsFPr-qnlCGVhTLonzFtJR0k-ke7EMDFoeaCCiVPUa3e_Rv9rMrv8EqzymuUYcpeF5T1c/s1050/KD.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYdlq7wq20hjJBgLvnSnpGFJz6hJf1SfbERrWmSrZxxBKrK003PYrH-hDVPfofRodBK5vxoDVokd_BM2OKU3o8tN41Pj7-_KlR9KKNRTR5W4waVkBD8cwsFPr-qnlCGVhTLonzFtJR0k-ke7EMDFoeaCCiVPUa3e_Rv9rMrv8EqzymuUYcpeF5T1c/s320/KD.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /> <span><a name='more'></a></span>I won't ever deny it, the off the court NBA is way more entertaining than the on court NBA, but thankfully for me I love both. The trade deadline is my non playoff favorite time of the year as every move gives teams hope for improvement on their championship or playoff runs. While the sellers it gives hope in the lottery ticket to win the ultimate Powerball Victor Wembanyama. Now since this is a baseball blog, some may not be familiar with the French prospect but he is a 7'4 freak of an athlete that NBA General Managers are salivating over the chances to get him on their team. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://andscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GettyImages-1239272690.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="267" src="https://andscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GettyImages-1239272690.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">(What are you going to do against a guy like this?)</span></div><br />But anyway back to the NBA current script, like <a href="http://greatestmlbshowdown.blogspot.com/2022/02/nba-trade-deadline-2021-2022.html">last year I made a trade deadline set </a>highlighting some of the best moves from around the association. This year however I included every player that was moved that would have qualified for a card, only about 6-8 players didn't receive a trade deadline card. Last year I listed trade by trade, but with the 40+ card that I made I am not going to do that but if you need a link to all of the trades I will link it right <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/2022-23-nba-trade-tracker">here</a>. I will however list the two big trades that sent players around the league<br /><br /><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Suns receive:</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NUUP0cPQW3RntnNK9zMJDvhbF27UJvc8DivCNxIHvmO_fryRuBVrwuV-HTqI4n3RfntFhWiUIllyNE5Ps5cr2iyUlQGvSN7Mxah8vQdWs03ZeqpG3Ra94VMVl3M8I2ZsFLIOLvSEoQZ2RZ4v2yp45SrUUX0jTK2V_t9ebzawmQ-2GMF7MMeqHPIJ/s1050/KD.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">Nets receive:</span></div></li></ul><ul style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_3oIu40-oCyOwN8Yb-I7gLaFGVTVHYq-9CNV0QUEYkybO6WFqQazTiy0-uK4hO2kZ5a7vRNUrS7yN4v_MqvWPmyX9lgMpSTpXIS8ngubBTzgqhiV9tQTJRBWGhZJyu0WajjxBO5SZb1fQ34kL5Q_VPHdE5mg2YISf_TPEK-hYxV8AEwYYo4lWEH7/s1050/mikalbridges.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_3oIu40-oCyOwN8Yb-I7gLaFGVTVHYq-9CNV0QUEYkybO6WFqQazTiy0-uK4hO2kZ5a7vRNUrS7yN4v_MqvWPmyX9lgMpSTpXIS8ngubBTzgqhiV9tQTJRBWGhZJyu0WajjxBO5SZb1fQ34kL5Q_VPHdE5mg2YISf_TPEK-hYxV8AEwYYo4lWEH7/s320/mikalbridges.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; 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box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2023 first-round pick (from Phoenix)</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2025 first-round pick (from Phoenix)</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2027 first-round pick (from Phoenix)</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2028 first-round pick swap (from Phoenix)</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2028 second-round pick (from Milwaukee)</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2029 first-round pick (from Phoenix</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2029 second-round pick (from Milwaukee)</span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bucks receive:</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4M21Zf-gi2YshOB3VWB-bD6xYeBiobW3K8RixRrxSQIcxaIypqRBxYDleRlSKE9TUbd-kjqx5azTyd7lkRdKg3G9Z7ZW4JG2PmZuGTcdoX0jJIOfCJVaIjyZTUugK96WGc1ZNyoiS4OBFs2X5t4bSoaDaHaOIyH-TXS7l0RMwGcLsc41UMaYF04Z/s1099/JAECROWDER2022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="808" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4M21Zf-gi2YshOB3VWB-bD6xYeBiobW3K8RixRrxSQIcxaIypqRBxYDleRlSKE9TUbd-kjqx5azTyd7lkRdKg3G9Z7ZW4JG2PmZuGTcdoX0jJIOfCJVaIjyZTUugK96WGc1ZNyoiS4OBFs2X5t4bSoaDaHaOIyH-TXS7l0RMwGcLsc41UMaYF04Z/s320/JAECROWDER2022.jpg" width="235" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Jae hasn't played this season so heres last year</span></div><br /></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pacers receive:</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-bcBz96BxlhQx0J3QDN6Y7jUxg9Cw0JX5bWwXCzwLoG3qqWlDa7sMIELn82P_C8kMVfwZV8dqg-BDuakMFWiudoce9clpRQaDvybBqTjdqGlBrMSAVMVGKLi42jdeQ2EtiBszUyix8TC3mzBlEVz7SGFYGSa2D0JsScwEalFzuUXe2JEDGFzTYFO/s1050/georgehill.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-bcBz96BxlhQx0J3QDN6Y7jUxg9Cw0JX5bWwXCzwLoG3qqWlDa7sMIELn82P_C8kMVfwZV8dqg-BDuakMFWiudoce9clpRQaDvybBqTjdqGlBrMSAVMVGKLi42jdeQ2EtiBszUyix8TC3mzBlEVz7SGFYGSa2D0JsScwEalFzuUXe2JEDGFzTYFO/s320/georgehill.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><a href="https://www.nba.com/player/201586/serge-ibaka/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Serge Ibaka</span></a></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquI4jfW_r4yIk_94sG5K1_gSKuGkPl-bm1A4OXmoYFwJGpsEPWaF-TOQZiTTyEk6ww7o5kzTYL_CTv7Uh8QAQWWJijZfRTMncjbqEFor3PCgSnr0t0F_F9oKYFAZuVFv7g6JiwqtCeBrjZBbTyUnOqlxo4CW6f8505HUL56YwTmRdXx_56kEK3LfU/s1050/jordannwora.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquI4jfW_r4yIk_94sG5K1_gSKuGkPl-bm1A4OXmoYFwJGpsEPWaF-TOQZiTTyEk6ww7o5kzTYL_CTv7Uh8QAQWWJijZfRTMncjbqEFor3PCgSnr0t0F_F9oKYFAZuVFv7g6JiwqtCeBrjZBbTyUnOqlxo4CW6f8505HUL56YwTmRdXx_56kEK3LfU/s320/jordannwora.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3 future second-round picks (from Milwaukee)</span></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cash considerations (from Brooklyn)<br /><br />When I woke up Thursday morning and saw the news to this I only had one reaction<a href="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BossySpanishIriomotecat-max-1mb.gif"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BossySpanishIriomotecat-max-1mb.gif"></a><a href="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BossySpanishIriomotecat-max-1mb.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BossySpanishIriomotecat-max-1mb.gif" width="220" /></a></div><p style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; line-height: 1.75rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Lakers receive:</span></p><ul style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; list-style: inside disc; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JR4venqPAzBlWQ17v3cVs4apdJ7cWOe9HHkrmyZxm7Dib99QywJ3ukTRkNfg62sTv5LKeD55i29_Y5SabnMd7S1hCzPgBJVkh5j19OmHCwsbKMtj0y1ZxNfRAap8hsnMTJcYA1miYGIqW8s7w-LdHyTrN71Gem6mXOJnTNN41kcZI6WFuyw7c6wH/s1050/dlo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JR4venqPAzBlWQ17v3cVs4apdJ7cWOe9HHkrmyZxm7Dib99QywJ3ukTRkNfg62sTv5LKeD55i29_Y5SabnMd7S1hCzPgBJVkh5j19OmHCwsbKMtj0y1ZxNfRAap8hsnMTJcYA1miYGIqW8s7w-LdHyTrN71Gem6mXOJnTNN41kcZI6WFuyw7c6wH/s320/dlo.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4l72VkbrxG7qGp0XmVjA-ZycTXvENK2qstAVxV75-EeaBOPkZIbiBd9bxFf9cNOBwKjLvoat-g0pMnTdmTTt8ELObT1GpI1a_9vk5poBRWAtlipnywd3Bp3prh-LMKrznNAujt6aYlS4dJUEYBNrJD7uu_NQkOViCEW6XgQ0zWbvU5nh1lecUgYTV/s1050/malikbeasley.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4l72VkbrxG7qGp0XmVjA-ZycTXvENK2qstAVxV75-EeaBOPkZIbiBd9bxFf9cNOBwKjLvoat-g0pMnTdmTTt8ELObT1GpI1a_9vk5poBRWAtlipnywd3Bp3prh-LMKrznNAujt6aYlS4dJUEYBNrJD7uu_NQkOViCEW6XgQ0zWbvU5nh1lecUgYTV/s320/malikbeasley.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx-LFPDsHZ0G0GHnOBKaGnXvNbb11p85F7XKrJla_1eKUb-P24ON3eSYxMjzWHE24VPAKQ0jqC607W4HquP8mi_0kSA7cF9v5RAliJM4Ckp1W6hXzPd-BGS7ukDeBFvR0Xze_EDbbwNQC5tSDrCtiSWhpdTxx0lvYKuBBKx5pMQcz9PgsvSOgYRhp/s1050/jarredvanderbilt.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx-LFPDsHZ0G0GHnOBKaGnXvNbb11p85F7XKrJla_1eKUb-P24ON3eSYxMjzWHE24VPAKQ0jqC607W4HquP8mi_0kSA7cF9v5RAliJM4Ckp1W6hXzPd-BGS7ukDeBFvR0Xze_EDbbwNQC5tSDrCtiSWhpdTxx0lvYKuBBKx5pMQcz9PgsvSOgYRhp/s320/jarredvanderbilt.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li></ul><p style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; line-height: 1.75rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Timberwolves receive:</span></p><ul style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; list-style: inside disc; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJxbXcwRhIT0qdnHS65zeUUcpIMAAhJo-ZQJWevddOafvo4f6AsSCwcsT13XfCo4H2iZ7QiUdQRNXCkf0oPcLfF4Ke3ITt6POanT_dNu6KronGejUVr9mT2J9DEWhX6dQm4Aujm3A2FlSMm_cxonMVH6H_ls4Dc2fyhwrY9jaYFchCIio9g1lmpwS/s1050/mikeconley.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJxbXcwRhIT0qdnHS65zeUUcpIMAAhJo-ZQJWevddOafvo4f6AsSCwcsT13XfCo4H2iZ7QiUdQRNXCkf0oPcLfF4Ke3ITt6POanT_dNu6KronGejUVr9mT2J9DEWhX6dQm4Aujm3A2FlSMm_cxonMVH6H_ls4Dc2fyhwrY9jaYFchCIio9g1lmpwS/s320/mikeconley.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><a href="https://www.nba.com/player/1629638/nickeil-alexander-walker" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit;">Nickeil Alexander-Walker</a></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">2024 2nd-round pick swap (via Lakers)</li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">2025 2nd-round pick (via Jazz)</li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">2026 2nd round pick (via Jazz)</li></ul><p style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; line-height: 1.75rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;"><span style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Jazz receive:</span></p><ul style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; list-style: inside disc; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9k2T3rZrb9OoYcrfCsTfSbyYJxzhlNXkQuj_-MzdSulikfAVTKOJGKl5tMK9VybouwSMwQwzcvP7jY_rpKRHKJ-V7w1O9r-2AGPre9w5QINVh0IXnQViPVhQG5_hDJBh_MAqzXJ71tgJcTWYT2ltmZZKVT_1AcXx0u-2hLSOwQ7-pyMueY7S9grJ/s1050/russwest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9k2T3rZrb9OoYcrfCsTfSbyYJxzhlNXkQuj_-MzdSulikfAVTKOJGKl5tMK9VybouwSMwQwzcvP7jY_rpKRHKJ-V7w1O9r-2AGPre9w5QINVh0IXnQViPVhQG5_hDJBh_MAqzXJ71tgJcTWYT2ltmZZKVT_1AcXx0u-2hLSOwQ7-pyMueY7S9grJ/s320/russwest.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;"><a href="https://www.nba.com/player/1629308/juan-toscano-anderson" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit;">Juan Toscano-Anderson</a></li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Damian Jones</li><li style="border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">2027 1st-round pick (via Lakers)<br /><br /></li></ul></span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the rest of the players that were traded this past week. If you didn't notice already and were unsure of what team the player was traded to, look at the bottom left hand corner of the card for their new teams logo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5frobSheAFI4XbcgSQ5a_N3KPPnnYlWHHg4RNJO6kdsReN9hHA1O1o7fkeqIrGDDb_aO4c_V-3lrEY6fRl_iRq2H4_61n4rGuieBUNH0xXipnROKYbLBbmot9Rm9xM5VQf2BuXRX0ev-S_XX2RffdiqrGS0QfASndT0O05Hx3R6_XWsXg4GmtHjp4/s1050/boneshyland.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5frobSheAFI4XbcgSQ5a_N3KPPnnYlWHHg4RNJO6kdsReN9hHA1O1o7fkeqIrGDDb_aO4c_V-3lrEY6fRl_iRq2H4_61n4rGuieBUNH0xXipnROKYbLBbmot9Rm9xM5VQf2BuXRX0ev-S_XX2RffdiqrGS0QfASndT0O05Hx3R6_XWsXg4GmtHjp4/s320/boneshyland.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYya8FGQYJHjoAtALP1lj8pFUWVZ3_9NaJbWxVsq_JRGMPSKFN79WYlizn9iMegYsPrWnpOP2fnrKhvZ6MwyYGMkwv9m8txROoyy-PyVLlqsHgqCQcXtc-8ObXPmtrayGMJ0fkfXWIO7I0lAsKeo2rTSIXMR95ziivtJTiKbEu0VrIvAAIAvu-p8on/s1050/brunofernando.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I could do this for hours, but figured we will save the teams that stayed relatively the same for the end of the season set. Let me know what you guys think in the comments. All 3 teams were kind enough to keep their lineups below 4000 as the rules state.<br />Suns- 3970<br />Lakers- 3510<br />Mavs- 3380<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWg9vgXv4oIixcVB0hs7o3BAsZxA9YQKpX0_IYX2uz0GErvTBEhNJhbSFBDZCbek6dI97-SqhcD1ChhEmBSYWDoo5p1BTeO6WwCqV_Bsistj8gYL71r-6e8SkIrdiLagBGPA0uCgiqid3jSlch3s8IuZ-bFeoTYFN1I1X1ZGB97wYd4JnzHek6BMD/s1362/newlook5s.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="1362" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWg9vgXv4oIixcVB0hs7o3BAsZxA9YQKpX0_IYX2uz0GErvTBEhNJhbSFBDZCbek6dI97-SqhcD1ChhEmBSYWDoo5p1BTeO6WwCqV_Bsistj8gYL71r-6e8SkIrdiLagBGPA0uCgiqid3jSlch3s8IuZ-bFeoTYFN1I1X1ZGB97wYd4JnzHek6BMD/w400-h234/newlook5s.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Runne130http://www.blogger.com/profile/09493480473081093788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-36259552437411906922022-12-31T11:37:00.045-08:002023-04-04T12:49:56.045-07:002022 Pacific League NPB set<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> The Orix Buffaloes won their second straight PL crown on their way to the championship. They clinched it on the first pennant tie breaker in NPB history, as the Hawks had an identical 76-65-2 record. Masataka Yoshida helped lead them to the championship before requesting to be posted and signing for big money with the Boston Red Sox. The other big departure to the MLB was long-time Hawks ace, Koudai Senga, signing with the NY Mets. But as talent leaves, talent emerges. Roki Sasaki who was poised to blow up after a cup of coffee last season, certainly did just that. You should know about his perfect game by now, but if not <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXqNCChgI6g">here</a>. He can make a claim already as the best pitcher in Japan at just 21 years old. Although, most still give the edge to the 24 year old, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, due to his longer track record and proven ace status. Yamamoto won the PL MVP (again) and the pitching Triple Crown (again). He's as bona fide as it gets. Both will get BIG pay days if/when they get posted to the MLB. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOrQbrkfvGyuMFuw5c9xQfXXjeavFt82k5X6QafnX31aI7bSiMxBwuKLgfa8wFKnw29XI6iIW4dzYJ-jIUsXOQhdMsRCnPbV8tkff5iqiDQZo_IkwnLkhhOcMI8uapTr0ngyY28nOl6ZWTLmiMfjDcUFJjeRnFoIpLgRPN7vs9GtY0WPE7ipL2xFf/s4625/Buffaloes%20Masataka%20Yoshida.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOrQbrkfvGyuMFuw5c9xQfXXjeavFt82k5X6QafnX31aI7bSiMxBwuKLgfa8wFKnw29XI6iIW4dzYJ-jIUsXOQhdMsRCnPbV8tkff5iqiDQZo_IkwnLkhhOcMI8uapTr0ngyY28nOl6ZWTLmiMfjDcUFJjeRnFoIpLgRPN7vs9GtY0WPE7ipL2xFf/w470-h640/Buffaloes%20Masataka%20Yoshida.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="text-align: left;">First place Orix Buffaloes 76-65-2 Won Japan Series<br /></span><br />Yoshida leads the way. Yeah, his defense stinks, but you won't find a better bat outside of Murakami. A nice swan song for Yoshida before he starts his big league career. The offense overall doesn't really wow you, they might really struggle without Yoshida next year (they signed Lions catcher, Tomoya Mori, this offseason to try and fill the void). Yutaro Sugimoto had a breakout 2021, but took a step back this season. Yuma Mune won the Best 9 award at 3B, but that feels more like a reputation pick when you look at his card. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Foils: Masataka Yoshida, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Abe, Yoshihisa Hirano, Yuki Udagawa<br /><br />Probable WBC participants for Japan: Hiroya Miyagi, Yoshida confirmed for the roster, Yamamoto isn't currently listed, but can't imagine he won't be included if he's healthy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUVtbjrnHaJi34qXEOswJPqjogyxizEH2XvPRsP6HVv3pZ3axcd22MdBW_3HeChDBNj2LEL3yXISCcrqmmFeaVhQpfvwKLaT2bwr_4PCYu11bCtJFmwF9_sFOk-6CyADVoG6pe8eh2ZHDbxdyUJ-BG4-i7V3YZuXAiBRCAYC2S6Ui_HoydDVjL_rW/s4625/Buffaloes%20Masataka%20Yoshida%20Alt2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUVtbjrnHaJi34qXEOswJPqjogyxizEH2XvPRsP6HVv3pZ3axcd22MdBW_3HeChDBNj2LEL3yXISCcrqmmFeaVhQpfvwKLaT2bwr_4PCYu11bCtJFmwF9_sFOk-6CyADVoG6pe8eh2ZHDbxdyUJ-BG4-i7V3YZuXAiBRCAYC2S6Ui_HoydDVjL_rW/w470-h640/Buffaloes%20Masataka%20Yoshida%20Alt2.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FW12smGve-HizsbHaSTw2596qk2h0xXD7B4heJkrOv1LrA8vdmVwVmBtJIIGrh9aTNcxQXnnoyPLn_aarU4jzp1M3_9jvl5mUhHPhxRCkZSihVMv4WVvznCEXKjtotYlwMxuwYmCadSfAtxDkesJ_luHou1kO-TNGmxBbJQtpXhRtCCqLefertj6/s4625/Buffaloes%20Keita%20Nakagawa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Yamamoto needs no further explanation, but it's not just him contributing. Hiroya Miyagi is a solid contributor and only turned 21 in August. Taisuke Yamaoka and Daiki Tajima are both great too and only a few years older. And the bullpen has some overwhelming arms. Yoshihisa Hirano is 38, but still getting it done. Shota Abe put up a crazy season with a 0.73 WHIP and 0.61 ERA. Yuki Udagawa only had 22.1 innings in the regular season, but was massively important to the playoff run, with another 8.2 scoreless innings. 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They lose their ace, Senga, to the MLB, however, they just gave out the largest NPB contract ever to, Kensuke Kondoh (you'll see him below), formerly of the Fighters. Outside of Yoshida, Kondoh is considered the best, "pure" hitter in Japan. He's consistently slashing .300/.400/.400. <br /><br />But to focus on 2022, Yanagita might be showing signs of age. But he's still very solid, and took home another Best 9 award. Kenta Imamiya won Best 9 at shortstop and really emerged this season with both the bat and glove. There's a lot of good pennant run options on this team. A lot of younger guys got their shot this season for the Hawks, and played well in the limited roles. Ryoya Kurihara is one of the most exciting young players in Japan, got off to a hot start, but tore his ACL in the 5th game of the year. So his card, is more projection than anything, but I wanted to include him. Takuya Kai won Best 9 again, but look at his card and tell me that wasn't a reputation pick. <br /><br />Foils: Ryoya Kurihara, Yuki Yanagita, Isami Nomura, Kenta Imamiya, Kouya Fujii, Livan Moinelo, Koudai Senga</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: Yanagita (?), Senga(?), Kai, Ukyo Shuto, Shuta Ishikawa</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecE2spNOzP_ZdBtlv4b-cwE9_NV-_lFvfCTCtrB3cQvz8AcIZZM1yOnqabivs2JTEXZ83FxHTm_M1TNKHPaxUlgo7cU9CSGa_OKEAa1vT8Nda_FNTAGrpw5HJPyhfYMZsEVb7bYaSkVKLNJpBCHFxksNDx7Ef7HfW-Z9WW1xC7_1e4k0vj-qT_vN8/s4625/Hawks%20Yuki%20Yanagita.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecE2spNOzP_ZdBtlv4b-cwE9_NV-_lFvfCTCtrB3cQvz8AcIZZM1yOnqabivs2JTEXZ83FxHTm_M1TNKHPaxUlgo7cU9CSGa_OKEAa1vT8Nda_FNTAGrpw5HJPyhfYMZsEVb7bYaSkVKLNJpBCHFxksNDx7Ef7HfW-Z9WW1xC7_1e4k0vj-qT_vN8/w470-h640/Hawks%20Yuki%20Yanagita.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Ishikawa and Higashihama are both on the wrong side of 30, but eat innings and are consistently good (Higashihama had a no hitter this year). Tomohisa Ohzeki looks on the cusp of truly breaking out. Tsuyoshi Wada has been pitching since 2003, and had his best season in years. The bullpen is strong, led by Livan Moinelo putting up another dominant season. Kouya Fujii only gave up an inconceivable 2.9 H/9 (Moinelo was at an absurd 3.8/9 himself). Moinelo and Fujii alone make their bullpen elite. <br /><br />Note: Shinya Kayama only had 27.1 innings pitched in 56 games. He gets the LOOGY treatment. 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His long-time Lions thicc partner in crime, Takeya Nakamura, is definitely showing his age, but is sitting at 466 career home runs. Maybe he'll have a Pujols-esque resurgence next year. As mentioned earlier, they lost Tomoya Mori to the Buffaloes in free agency which will hurt next year. Sosuke Genda is still an elite defensive shortstop, and pairs nicely with Shuta Tonosaki up the middle, but neither is an offensive threat (Tonosaki may bounce back to prior offensive form). This team seems to be on a downward trend overall. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foils: Hotaka Yamakawa, Tomoya Mori, Kaima Taira<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: Yamakawa (?), Taira(?), Tomoya Mori, Genda, Kaito Yoza,</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKaleeVZIPUVyZ21TszrK8li0CyNG1ygv2ibvjTazij2RYSLkYSmyZ-clzgWpReFa7jaCrclmOoGEqdzKKQ0RCcfS0WQuLyHjfuJS3xdGJCKvGxZVm7M3XDCsJH1rTJK-P2teNqgaSgw3DwK8Mf6wMWaIyjIilSEZYMr9ZtUv75bVjLQaI614Noav/s4625/Lions%20Hotaka%20Yamakawa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKaleeVZIPUVyZ21TszrK8li0CyNG1ygv2ibvjTazij2RYSLkYSmyZ-clzgWpReFa7jaCrclmOoGEqdzKKQ0RCcfS0WQuLyHjfuJS3xdGJCKvGxZVm7M3XDCsJH1rTJK-P2teNqgaSgw3DwK8Mf6wMWaIyjIilSEZYMr9ZtUv75bVjLQaI614Noav/w470-h640/Lions%20Hotaka%20Yamakawa.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Most of their top arms are on the younger side. Kona Takahashi took a leap this year (and apparently is talking about getting posted, which seems a bit premature). Kaito Yoza had a really nice season as well. I feel like I say this every set, but Kaima Taira should be the full-time closer, but isn't, although to be fair, Tatsushi Masuda had a very nice season. Apparently, Taira re-signed with the stipulation that he will be moving to the rotation next season. 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Both winning Best 9 awards. Ryosuke Tatsumi is still an elite outfield glove and the offense was step up this season. He'll be an early pick for sure. Haruki Nishikawa was a big acquisition for the Eagles last off-season. He wasn't quite up to his usual self output, though. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foils: Hideto Asamura, Hiroaki Shimauchi, Ryosuke Tatsumi, Masahiro Tanaka, Yuki Matsui</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: None are currently listed on the top team, but have to imagine some of the guys listed above make it</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJCUoaxyHLUtJXIsy0E0RKaVU_zHiI9pYW92x9jVIfWrUlGHngfrGjqIkeqQE23LqeE6y-IDOlwZRkG21tbOsMAEDovQ7Q0-afFG2hgGrgy9-WzZ4uleILp1yfgOPJWwx6K2Lw1_hUBvJceRtbTcy-jEseMtVrDrxi3XnzW85Fkr_-uO0wWr9B5re/s4625/Eagles%20Hideto%20Asamura.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJCUoaxyHLUtJXIsy0E0RKaVU_zHiI9pYW92x9jVIfWrUlGHngfrGjqIkeqQE23LqeE6y-IDOlwZRkG21tbOsMAEDovQ7Q0-afFG2hgGrgy9-WzZ4uleILp1yfgOPJWwx6K2Lw1_hUBvJceRtbTcy-jEseMtVrDrxi3XnzW85Fkr_-uO0wWr9B5re/w470-h640/Eagles%20Hideto%20Asamura.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfyrOYnkUlUg6Vm76LpVD8mJTDAb2DfE2KrFf63gpUdKObp3iK_tZHYf8PZxESFMK7DvE8zy53OyaFPwA5BXsGZGAxbiB2xAJhCeyyhWNPE4HHBGbKwINWsbSYwXlZYJ0YPTzyxxNCK5ywIjmefDM-gHj0MOIDyIvRB51BgqwDL37aT_3K3YfiSO1/s4625/Eagles%20Hiroaki%20Shimauchi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Yuki Matsui is as dominant as they come in Japan. 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text-align: center;">The Marines season was all about Roki Sasaki. On the offensive side of the field, they have a few things to look forward to. Koki Yamaguchi and Hisanori Yasuda are both under 24 and look promising. Takashi Ogino is always very solid, but only played in 89 games last year. Their captain, Shogo Nakamura, had a down year by his standards. Akito Takabe led the league in steals with 44, and gives you plus outfield defense as well. 18 year old rookie, Kou Matsukawa, was an All-Star, but that was due to being catcher for Roki Sasaki, but it's fun to make him a foil anyway. Usually good Brandon Laird and Leonys Martin both took big dips last season. A return to form for each of them would be huge in 2023. Long-time big leaguer, Adeiny Hechavarria, struggled in his first year in Japan (not that he ever hit much in the MLB). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foils: Takashi Ogino, Shogo Nakamura, Kou Matsukawa, Roki Sasaki<br /><br /></div>Probable WBC participants for Japan: Sasaki </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfIgwHYKVoGs4qEu55J0RT1Cazmy9olk_ZSm93QJu7tA4o6oZRjCMxTA41O631SeaAU89cIfcFSD1J6T0F0gz6WPzjFJEwvfVZUkHSg1GbRCv08qpWfIVcguP9jzl_8yyv3L2Xs87T9guHe-V0lKda1D_igqNKB36REgIYi0DAhB2iYCuQWqTrv-o/s4625/Marines%20Takashi%20Ogino.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfIgwHYKVoGs4qEu55J0RT1Cazmy9olk_ZSm93QJu7tA4o6oZRjCMxTA41O631SeaAU89cIfcFSD1J6T0F0gz6WPzjFJEwvfVZUkHSg1GbRCv08qpWfIVcguP9jzl_8yyv3L2Xs87T9guHe-V0lKda1D_igqNKB36REgIYi0DAhB2iYCuQWqTrv-o/w470-h640/Marines%20Takashi%20Ogino.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br />Pennant Run <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MjBWyR44W8mCdP0L3QhO3ykxcdI5pieXSM4978RcgScByz66T_b2vthjXXW4r9SXLhy2z0BmIP-jfMPYPlgyPQUL4waQ1lZDgEA-AEbpU8StCqBzdJeCeVoSmoZ2Dg_OaAsne2T1Yh6Jsj66zFJy28BEY2xuWBUCyKbHiLUSqK0n3KYwww4_hCsP/s4625/Marines%20Seiya%20Inoue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MjBWyR44W8mCdP0L3QhO3ykxcdI5pieXSM4978RcgScByz66T_b2vthjXXW4r9SXLhy2z0BmIP-jfMPYPlgyPQUL4waQ1lZDgEA-AEbpU8StCqBzdJeCeVoSmoZ2Dg_OaAsne2T1Yh6Jsj66zFJy28BEY2xuWBUCyKbHiLUSqK0n3KYwww4_hCsP/w470-h640/Marines%20Seiya%20Inoue.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC0mSttbqm9-NAB4-bIFkNfgjCEwB3QETlggLaBZYisIjvVXaIXq80AO_d99uurVHmav-SfqTszfXl00nTlwtdfFPeoukzSiXeYY5plq7s2tg35e7cYutcHi9ueKm-j47v7nKiFcOWuudZ4IuLsHvCiKHOsaghbkcVpQHlVdus9lWfwpham-fsClK/s4625/Marines%20Leonys%20Martin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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So very late edit here. Roki Sasaki needs no introduction anymore. Honestly, not much to say about the pitching staff beyond Sasaki. 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Cards<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSy4_poEs_Mo28UUys6pu_rVlMc6btKdrJXagvMVK12ghWA47HqLFJYiqMX5TgNz5iO6YfYCfTAsP1WJ3nvO_VOZcAxHt4alswzNHm9GSk5bP0hYN4oavIS9DKqnX-KOMYdx6UgqLkrz4bCpHfgIeYDTkj8iIdh9u0AP6U3VRkX36IROJhbb1R9RH/s4625/Marines%20P%20Roki%20Sasaki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSy4_poEs_Mo28UUys6pu_rVlMc6btKdrJXagvMVK12ghWA47HqLFJYiqMX5TgNz5iO6YfYCfTAsP1WJ3nvO_VOZcAxHt4alswzNHm9GSk5bP0hYN4oavIS9DKqnX-KOMYdx6UgqLkrz4bCpHfgIeYDTkj8iIdh9u0AP6U3VRkX36IROJhbb1R9RH/w470-h640/Marines%20P%20Roki%20Sasaki.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMOP8Q1-2B43VfDFM1DDOYwOsFl3afEh95iryB-hxMAb-CM040rMxp_66Ej-iAWmaaJaAtxrSNB5rcb47L6TScgOV9Z8E-ogc5zKsDD5ptIld4FNmk2crgyHxQI0ElnrRwIQyNPn0giiL8HM3_v_77q0mzxMk2ggCMCTbeteGR0sNg2BJKz_cWc4T/s4625/Marines%20P%20Tayron%20Guerrero%20purple%20ALT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMOP8Q1-2B43VfDFM1DDOYwOsFl3afEh95iryB-hxMAb-CM040rMxp_66Ej-iAWmaaJaAtxrSNB5rcb47L6TScgOV9Z8E-ogc5zKsDD5ptIld4FNmk2crgyHxQI0ElnrRwIQyNPn0giiL8HM3_v_77q0mzxMk2ggCMCTbeteGR0sNg2BJKz_cWc4T/w470-h640/Marines%20P%20Tayron%20Guerrero%20purple%20ALT.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><br />Sixth Place Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 59-81-3 Missed Playoffs<br /><br />New uniform, new manager (Tsuyoshi "Big Boss" Shinjo), same bad results. The Fighters have only made the playoffs once since 2016, when they won the title with Shohei Ohtani (he left after the 2017 season). And as previously mentioned, they just lost long-time star, Kensuke Kondoh, to the Hawks in free agency, so the near future is looking rather grim. They did manage to give a lot of youngsters significant playing time in 2022, so perhaps that will pay big dividends going forward. Kotaro Kiyomiya was a big prospect that has underwhelmed in his career so far, but seemed to find something last year. He's still only 23, so there's a chance he takes another leap forward in 2023. Go Matsumoto took a huge leap, won Best 9, and earned a rare 10 OB. We'll see if that's legit or an aberration. Chusei Mannami is an intriguing prospect, but seems like he has a long way to go before he's a solid contributor. <br /><br />Foils: Kensuke Kondoh, Go Matsumoto, Takayuki Katoh</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Probable WBC participants for Japan: Kondoh, Hiromi Itoh, Katoh (?)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz2WguzNFkAAUgAvRJ04eYtlcDccPy-CsI5UTob0N2ONOWbpPJgO12dKJFDVOy4NMBN2xlr08BCNRWZSDCXaYf28HgSs7Do7TegdXT4fLRvLNJVvM1C5aCL_M2T-C71QWhUulH-bevgGvQ83iJJnJgHSCdyL7-mo6Z7jR4QaSbPL71YkXrC5K-DC2/s4625/Fighters%20Kensuke%20Kondoh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz2WguzNFkAAUgAvRJ04eYtlcDccPy-CsI5UTob0N2ONOWbpPJgO12dKJFDVOy4NMBN2xlr08BCNRWZSDCXaYf28HgSs7Do7TegdXT4fLRvLNJVvM1C5aCL_M2T-C71QWhUulH-bevgGvQ83iJJnJgHSCdyL7-mo6Z7jR4QaSbPL71YkXrC5K-DC2/w470-h640/Fighters%20Kensuke%20Kondoh.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOVz9o8M2p5Abe_RE1ZwKHF-VCaX9fd7UoX5S1ivXRi8L76RzyVs4Sko6lfU9s2hHTTuuzDXnkQ1T8UTMpd__ISvZGfVCBMXIY8_0C2coIKYDOJy7ZD3sO1KxH00ghHiY9QQruRhXNhQNSTKTNHlvBnr-0jncbiUoZOaLSBlkfPnHhphCXh6ZcmOq/s4625/Fighters%20Go%20Matsumoto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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And by far the worst bullpen. Takayuki Katoh throws in the 80s, but gets people out. Hiromi Itoh is solid along with Naoyuki Uwasawa, but it falls far from there. Although, Cody Ponce had a no-hitter in one of his 14 starts, so maybe there is something there going forward. The good news is their pitching staff is all very young, so there's a chance for improvement. I kind of like Koki Kitayama's card, as long as you can tolerate baserunners. 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Cards<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20yCsJ2Thi2S4wooMoNyKP4he-wxLv6fJS5H1hNUtvuxfbofcJdMxtILckZqahM7FWrIW-HOb6Tj_EGWLcI7NOaPXq8w0dkbDd1Wd2wP7sqLDLN5RcXddM-ySB9NG7rw33BSVMdipKo4Jb9aOLCJAx_YZ4uiF-kcYV_TpgdSw_bYs6rljFr9ki0xh/s4625/Fighters%20P%20Naoyuki%20Uwasawa%20ALT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20yCsJ2Thi2S4wooMoNyKP4he-wxLv6fJS5H1hNUtvuxfbofcJdMxtILckZqahM7FWrIW-HOb6Tj_EGWLcI7NOaPXq8w0dkbDd1Wd2wP7sqLDLN5RcXddM-ySB9NG7rw33BSVMdipKo4Jb9aOLCJAx_YZ4uiF-kcYV_TpgdSw_bYs6rljFr9ki0xh/w470-h640/Fighters%20P%20Naoyuki%20Uwasawa%20ALT.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br />That's it! Tell me what you think :)<br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><p></p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01036714674327105335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-3426721835425733092022-12-31T06:57:00.002-08:002022-12-31T07:48:52.341-08:002022 NPB Central League<p style="text-align: center;">While the cards in this post will focus on the Central League, I wanted to briefly discuss the 2022 NPB season as a whole before we get into it. Not unlike the MLB, offense was way down across the board. In April, Roki Sasaki had a 19 strikeout perfect game and then followed it up with another 8 perfect innings (and 14 strike outs) before being pulled due to pitch count. There were 4 other no-hitters, the first time there have been 5 in a season since 1940. The others were by Nao Higashihama of the Hawks, Shota Imanaga of the BayStars, Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Buffaloes, and American Cody Ponce of the Fighters. </p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">The Orix Buffaloes won their first championship since 1996 (back when they were the Orix Blue Waves and Ichiro was leading the team). They defeated the defending champions, Tokyo Yakult Swallows, in four straight games after being down 0-2-1 (yes, there was a tie in Game 2).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of the Swallows, the player that kicked off my fascination (read: obsession) with the NPB all those years ago, Munetaka Murakami, put up a season for the ages. He broke the Japanese-born single-season home run record set by the legendary Sadaharu Oh (if you don't know him by now, please refer to the super seasons card post). He hit an astounding 56 home runs on the season (The Dragons as a team hit 62). He actually had a chance to get the single season overall record, but after tying Oh, the pressure seemed to get to him and he slumped, going 48 straight at-bats without a home run before hitting number 56 on the final day of the season. For good measure, he won the Triple Crown. It was the first offensive triple crown in the NPB since 2004, first in the Central League since 1986 (Randy Bass)Nobuhiko Matsunaka), and he was the youngest to ever win it at 22 years old. He won Central League MVP unanimously as well. This offseason he singed a 3-year deal with the Swallows, which stipulates that he will be posted to the MLB after the 2025 season. So 3 more years of NPB cards, before we see what the Showdown Bot has for him! <br /><br />Quick Note: Generally Pennant Run is for cards that had less than ~250 PAs, and partial seasons for pitchers. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwG0OOW4QnhoG7F20TaWjWVTAiJB-OHhERMPL6VuUtuLpOs1w4I8bQEcX17q0DztykUvBFivyc3fPSG1o89AHjq5CeFjgq_UdBPNVvc6TKzLQ6RYdyctsT5knX7wmUEx-Z01MEOLFgjv49A4_UTiO6h7mSZ7bpJZzi7hRy9I9aDlaZf8FqT2yGpYh7/s4625/Swallows%20Munetaka%20Murakami%20ALT%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwG0OOW4QnhoG7F20TaWjWVTAiJB-OHhERMPL6VuUtuLpOs1w4I8bQEcX17q0DztykUvBFivyc3fPSG1o89AHjq5CeFjgq_UdBPNVvc6TKzLQ6RYdyctsT5knX7wmUEx-Z01MEOLFgjv49A4_UTiO6h7mSZ7bpJZzi7hRy9I9aDlaZf8FqT2yGpYh7/w470-h640/Swallows%20Munetaka%20Murakami%20ALT%203.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First place Tokyo Yakult Swallows 80-59-4. Lost to Orix Buffaloes in the Japan Series<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I won't go on about Murakami anymore here, although I will mention that he's the best hitter in the set by far. Masataka Yoshida (now a member of the Boston Red Sox) is the next closest at 530 points. The offense overall is very solid. They had 2 other Best 9 winners besides Murakami, with Jose Osuna and Yuhei Nakamura. Tetsuto Yamada is no longer the behemoth he once was, but still hits for solid power. Yasutaka Shiomi built off his breakout 2021 with another great season, you'll see him in the WBC. Domingo Santana is a power threat from a set that has very few. <br /><br />Foils: Munetaka Murakami, Tetsuto Yamada, Domingo Santana, Noboru Shimizu, Keiji Takahashi<br /><br />Probable WBC participants for Japan: Murakami, Yamada, Shiomi, Nakamura, Takahashi</div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQy8sa42aJYQAz-lQF7GYWfKAr9ISdyquC5H1b77raYeAhrJkn7SkNOTjIxoBL5ASmZGGs7Wwp1C7kCpPcPyYoj2hojeWT2w0zrcs6_rseizPxfZinGxHwDg-5YSERE5enCHL0Gb-v_qOONnudCqQ1O7aLMwV5sNL46q3s0VPOnSIqvv7VRqWGUVla/s4625/Swallows%20Munetaka%20Murakami.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQy8sa42aJYQAz-lQF7GYWfKAr9ISdyquC5H1b77raYeAhrJkn7SkNOTjIxoBL5ASmZGGs7Wwp1C7kCpPcPyYoj2hojeWT2w0zrcs6_rseizPxfZinGxHwDg-5YSERE5enCHL0Gb-v_qOONnudCqQ1O7aLMwV5sNL46q3s0VPOnSIqvv7VRqWGUVla/w470-h640/Swallows%20Munetaka%20Murakami.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi95drz6hMfQNREGNWKIcHzEjr8pP5XKdXRQDlAfIFE_zKBnc6PIiVBAZkTfWMGsvgqFE_4ds1Po2uA2dV0cC9np_VHYsO3ob13I-eN8pZIT96ZfQPcft2JCN0Xmzx_Irbnta6KwZb2dvXfE_hV21lqSVMQY9n1T5G6qIM4OPiegB84GhTQL0foTgcO/s4625/Swallows%20Domingo%20Santana.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Lost to the Tigers in the first stage<br /><br />Shugo Maki's excellent rookie season was followed up with an almost identical card, and this year he won the Best 9 award. Keita Sano continues to be one of the more consistent and solid hitters, winning his second career Best 9. It's a pretty deep lineup overall, and I could see almost all of them getting drafted. Quick note on the summer jerseys. 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It will be fun to see how his 3 control 19 out card plays. Similarly curious to see how Yamasaki's 4 control 19 out card plays. Former NY Met, Robert Gsellman, had a nice little shortened debut to earn a pennant run card. 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Lost to Swallows in the Climax Series.<br /><br />After starting 1-19, for the Tigers to crawl back and be only 3 under .500 and win a playoffs series was quite the accomplishment. According to Baseball-references' Pythagorean W-L they should have been 78-61, and I think their cards reflect that.<br /><br />After bursting onto the scene last year as a rookie, and then slumping hard in the second half, Teruaki Sato, showed he's a legit player this year and made improvements in OB and strikeouts while maintaining good pop. It'll be interesting to see if he has another level he can get to, as he's still only 23. Koji Chikamoto won his second straight Best 9 award. And shortstop, Takumu Nakano, took home the Best 9 in his second season. I always like Yusuke Ohyama's cards, he's consistently a solid OB and power bat. The legendary Yoshio Itoi's career is coming to a close, but you could do a lot worse for 50 points. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Foils: Yusuke Ohyama, Teruaki Sato, Koji Chikamoto, Koyo Aoyagi, Masashi Itoh, Hiroto Saiki<br /><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: Sato, Chikamoto, Nakano, Atsuki Yuasa<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZV_L3PcG3w7uwa3hmquoFWSvwYb9GYagsNFYRf--aHoqyFBl7OnyamBnWx9unC7D9xjqNK005ks8ZVxl2c23xPkguu7-yUs5hRoAc1-2rE_NvqX6EHgxLe9OxvzyJmJ6YOP4uo0x2Sl7bO2xDCGgRx6yLynyG0UBXd6vKBpTMmo-TIbd3WjctbMhb/s4625/Tigers%20Teruaki%20Sato.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZV_L3PcG3w7uwa3hmquoFWSvwYb9GYagsNFYRf--aHoqyFBl7OnyamBnWx9unC7D9xjqNK005ks8ZVxl2c23xPkguu7-yUs5hRoAc1-2rE_NvqX6EHgxLe9OxvzyJmJ6YOP4uo0x2Sl7bO2xDCGgRx6yLynyG0UBXd6vKBpTMmo-TIbd3WjctbMhb/w470-h640/Tigers%20Teruaki%20Sato.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; 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A big part of their turn around after that brutal start was Koyo Aoyagi's return from injury. Their top 5 pitchers by IP all had ERAs under 2.75, with Aoyagi leadng the way at 2.05. As a staff they had 7 shutouts (2 each from Aoyagi, Yuki Nishi, and Masashi Itoh, and 1 from Hiroto Saiki). Aoyagi earned the Best 9 award for his efforts. The bullpen isn't overwhelming, but has more than enough when you consider how good and how many innings the rotation will throw.<br /><br />Quick mention of Shintaro Fujinami: he has been posted with the chance to sign with the MLB, but is unsigned as of the writing of this post. He was a huge prospect out of high school, and in the 2012 draft he was selected by 4 teams (they do the draft differently there and multiple teams can select a player, it's then a lottery for that player). Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani and Tomoyuki Sugano both were only drafted by a single team, respectively. That gives you an idea of how sought after Fujinami was. Anyway, he put up some strong numbers early on in his career, but never was very consistent. He still has plus stuff (fastball in the upper 90s and can hit 101), so it'll be interesting to see if an MLB team can unlock his full potential.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTSFl5GjAnAFTb78dRVgQ0Qi8_1XW3xytEvsw7BgMESCqqRf2pwQSdqkpP0Lz7LD9G77obYytGsUvwzsYYGrcgwTJZkozfbaPsz1NMMXBd-Bb9PRXIQYx3UhDsDaRMrg_H_zJBsDUeRRHMAj-1SD_0rBbp23KHl66z88lcvDF_rhtvrZRamv7h907/s4625/Tigers%20P%20Koyo%20Aoyagi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTSFl5GjAnAFTb78dRVgQ0Qi8_1XW3xytEvsw7BgMESCqqRf2pwQSdqkpP0Lz7LD9G77obYytGsUvwzsYYGrcgwTJZkozfbaPsz1NMMXBd-Bb9PRXIQYx3UhDsDaRMrg_H_zJBsDUeRRHMAj-1SD_0rBbp23KHl66z88lcvDF_rhtvrZRamv7h907/w470-h640/Tigers%20P%20Koyo%20Aoyagi.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGM2d8RmDvHHhadS9-A_31LHLy-qEyNcjHEPSDUlP5IDq8LlOlGXp6F3CjkDo8pWI5eXyOQ5m7sIbNSzRHQUfWFMbfRJusGy5hU0sL5xbBVXIcFoE5TQuoBhQMS-B1Zn6dXfuaT546dQi5_QXPO7N8LASLC7xohVY6ur9dOjFaifjOP8PMBgvuDK6/s4625/Tigers%20P%20Masashi%20Itoh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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They still have a lot of talent, but it's starting to age and the pitching was not enough for them to make the playoffs (not to mention their OF defense!). They got shut out on Best 9 awards, which is very unusual for them. Kazuma Okamoto continues to be one of the best power bats in Japan, but hasn't reached that next level, he's still only 26 though. Yoshihiro Maru is consistently one of the best bats and at 33 isn't showing too many signs of slowing down. Hayato Sakamoto only had 352 PAs on the year, and had his usually good defense, OB, and average, but the power was limited. We'll see if he can bounce back next season, but age may be catching up with him. Former Pirate, Geregory Polanco, had a nice, but not spectacular NPB debut. And long-time minor leaguer, Adam Walker, put up good power numbers in his debut, but only had 18 walks (and a .306 OBP) on the season. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foils: Sho Nakata, Yoshihiro Maru, Kazuma Okamoto, Hayato Sakamoto, Takumi Oshiro, Shosei Togo, Taisei Ota<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: Okamoto, Shosei Togo, Taisei Ota<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_4nunidVyLGcX797tglNPygExOUFCl-yWRqaPxBQjYBbIMLWm7L7wMeKYz1OUod9MA0e8zBQL7DiinXWTWSnd6GYPoDH5wyQAATsAUDbTQ_6dTewuYc8tnP3-cviR1jdFj08YH68ftUGPOMbQo0-DgG0mnAaFsXANPirMLQzv77BupRs4wY2P5LL/s4625/Giants%20Yoshihiro%20Maru.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_4nunidVyLGcX797tglNPygExOUFCl-yWRqaPxBQjYBbIMLWm7L7wMeKYz1OUod9MA0e8zBQL7DiinXWTWSnd6GYPoDH5wyQAATsAUDbTQ_6dTewuYc8tnP3-cviR1jdFj08YH68ftUGPOMbQo0-DgG0mnAaFsXANPirMLQzv77BupRs4wY2P5LL/w470-h640/Giants%20Yoshihiro%20Maru.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CSqXxuF4BYKyUEU-XRkfShigRgwjqXGWITQnBnixjbv3Ju7Yb09NYs-HEdZByCFNlaXTjSup7ngAFw_plBFPi7ht6uEngrjc6R-16G0WE6ngfWfTi7NtWnxoLFhSyhqzt2aqJbEHp5w5c2A8aFeJ1_wXTpz54XwTv1DgILo7snCx9M1HQaJeQSy3/s4625/Giants%20Adam%20Walker.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Taisei Ota won rookie of the year (and may be the WBC closer) and Shosei Togo is only 22 and had a very strong campaign. But beyond that it's not great. The legendary, Tomoyuki Sugano, seems mortal these days and isn't getting any younger. Matt Shoemaker's debut in Japan after a long, mostly solid MLB career, left something to be desired (lack of beard too). <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOE3l-u-8_i5WwCDXfui0CSnaqMEwUlpSVHDBWb8PJX1AVvMA-b-mz66By48PEpb9XA_Uk4ofwccCbvxNcrMvks7NclMcsbqro3YImxzLqVQSWg5I_QZWw70vvja4a4b8eD1AGDAzmAr3PM2DanawI9YhW7a4kDG7K9ryDt6ut8gvhWlyrgLAi3bHy/s4625/Giants%20P%20Shosei%20Togo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOE3l-u-8_i5WwCDXfui0CSnaqMEwUlpSVHDBWb8PJX1AVvMA-b-mz66By48PEpb9XA_Uk4ofwccCbvxNcrMvks7NclMcsbqro3YImxzLqVQSWg5I_QZWw70vvja4a4b8eD1AGDAzmAr3PM2DanawI9YhW7a4kDG7K9ryDt6ut8gvhWlyrgLAi3bHy/w470-h640/Giants%20P%20Shosei%20Togo.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvDyqZubDHgYDJTDDXGF0dIfNiJHKXg5aCYcELQ30veuC7z6BvE8VZVr39iaXN6ZRISjWEhTmI-HCRUXmfXKYefDbedy8YLb_PCJaopD-CvLa-b7L_crLrtwNQDl72d05bi8m2d9BebWhVGXoWNrwL_C2MKNIP6gLFrSk-fVsMFlwcrWqg_TTEDqb/s4625/Giants%20P%20Iori%20Yamasaki.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Missed playoffs<br /><br />Their first season without superstar, Seiya Suzuki, and the carp floundered (sorry). They still have some talent, but losing Suzuki was too large of a hole to fill. Shogo Akiyama returned to Japan after an unsuccessful try in the US, and was solid in his limited action, but is already 34 years old. Shogo Sakakura (who won MVP in our Showdown 2021 league) put up another solid season. And Ryoma Nishikawa always puts together a really well-rounded card. <br /><br />Foils: Ryoma Nishikawa, Shogo Sakakura, Ryoji Kuribayashi, Hiroki Tokoda<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: Ryoma Nishikawa, Daisuke Moriura (I don't get this selection, especially when Kuribayashi is one the best pitchers in Japan)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_xa3kcQzB7vT6vhF9faXSjp_YQl3UMcij7yDGCYnSco3BVbmr_WQIwYxpv8Lxcl4uNmdn1xvQHVIo3aJomA5EAYxLBnRnPT0Qae1xcZ9et_LpnOzBmvxnb5RzEA0HGZmXbmvwtTA66kD8jze9CLyAqo5_cZpa5YGSLq8VP8Ht7cuqKY0XoH-VApT/s4625/Carp%20Ryoma%20Nishikawa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_xa3kcQzB7vT6vhF9faXSjp_YQl3UMcij7yDGCYnSco3BVbmr_WQIwYxpv8Lxcl4uNmdn1xvQHVIo3aJomA5EAYxLBnRnPT0Qae1xcZ9et_LpnOzBmvxnb5RzEA0HGZmXbmvwtTA66kD8jze9CLyAqo5_cZpa5YGSLq8VP8Ht7cuqKY0XoH-VApT/w470-h640/Carp%20Ryoma%20Nishikawa.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8zj04UVDYS9xa8FPYeuyx7zwT8eTCgTfWgpv6Dy2uywZQ195MLp95kvJ9JG0Sz_0SPawqVIb8F8hMYstSnQdREl8VorUFeNCXNqm7ghu4FThfp6bbeCJLqP_SkLtQcYvuZaFr-u_lZPKj-meOcMa_LedeoE4kYO9VBZWpcYA_xtl7Bm0EZwZA-m2/s4625/Carp%20Takashi%20Uemoto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Led by 25 year old second-year star, Ryoji Kuribayashi. His card last year was almost identical. He actually dramatically cut down on his walks (and WHIP), so 2 walks is probably not super accurate, but since his H/9 was 4.1 and he gave up 0 HRs on the year, it was tough not to make him a Tier 0 control 6. Masato Morishita is an innings eater at age 24 (and declined a WBC roster spot), but his WHIP is a bit too high to be an ace. Daisuke Moriura is on the WBC roster, and I really don't understand why. 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So if you are looking for impact bats, look elsewhere. 20-year old, Yuki Okabayashi, won Best 9 in his rookie season (he had some cups of coffee in the two prior seasons). He played an outstanding outfield, stole some bases, hit for a high average, but hit 0 home runs(he did hit 25 doubles, and 10 triples though), and didn't get on base at an especially high rate. I still see him getting drafted early though. Viciedo continues his run of solid cards, and Ariel Martinez will get some play too. I think most of their other players get rostered as decent punt options too. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foils: Yohei Ohshima, Yuki Okabayashi, Raidel Martinez, Yudai Ohno, Hiroto Takahashi<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Probable WBC participants for Japan: Hiroto Takahashi</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zKe5jRyEa1f2MIWCYFz0kB5_ByC65ISGl8dLHHpcoX1eYtUxRlmNcummjg0LntiTio7MeXNEYa3W21rnOxyWFBgQ-EG0VhSvDDZfQrM19uWUITuDdgQQzMxDgfMNeHzQcFyJTuxlBDLq4Y42XTqThwhTUk1iGpcEvoz2QsMvcLfjVG3y3y2WiWcF/s4625/Dragons%20Ariel%20Martinez.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zKe5jRyEa1f2MIWCYFz0kB5_ByC65ISGl8dLHHpcoX1eYtUxRlmNcummjg0LntiTio7MeXNEYa3W21rnOxyWFBgQ-EG0VhSvDDZfQrM19uWUITuDdgQQzMxDgfMNeHzQcFyJTuxlBDLq4Y42XTqThwhTUk1iGpcEvoz2QsMvcLfjVG3y3y2WiWcF/w470-h640/Dragons%20Ariel%20Martinez.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Perennial ace, Yudai Ohno, put up another very good season. His usual number 2, Yuya Yanagi, took a step back this season, unfortunately. However, there was the emergence of Hiroto Takahashi. Turning 20 in August, this was his first full season and he has shown to be a legit ace already. Expect to see him in the WBC. The bullpen has good arms as well. Raidel Martinez continues his run of dominance in Japan. 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Next post will discuss the Pacific League and the champion Orix Buffaloes. </div><br /></div></div>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01036714674327105335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-23315768248357538092022-12-29T05:43:00.002-08:002022-12-29T05:43:29.548-08:002022 Set -- New York Mets<p> Up next is yet another 101 win NL East team -- the New York Mets! Frontrunners the majority of the year, a cold spell down the final stretch cursed the Mets to tie for the division crown and play in the "wild card" round... resulting in a brutal bouncing at the hands of the Padres! Despite playoff disappointment, the Mets are great in Showdown form, especially with the 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbN5n_gXBWswZdP6TFSif8mKaf6HDxvBzRmXYitWLBuMR9nvfIW2hr_FK-w04nH0ZQdCx-wTA922fjDLdbIc636WydBgYZMl_OD7FZfQcMU3hEZFPId5zW3yr8kTzWfC5VM4TxWfws9ovERvUdq7ZigC4KNSXab3rU_c95wLWojCBKKoClGBBEztg/s2220/393%20Dwight%20Gooden%20(BORDERED).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbN5n_gXBWswZdP6TFSif8mKaf6HDxvBzRmXYitWLBuMR9nvfIW2hr_FK-w04nH0ZQdCx-wTA922fjDLdbIc636WydBgYZMl_OD7FZfQcMU3hEZFPId5zW3yr8kTzWfC5VM4TxWfws9ovERvUdq7ZigC4KNSXab3rU_c95wLWojCBKKoClGBBEztg/w294-h400/393%20Dwight%20Gooden%20(BORDERED).png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Will DeGrom's 2022 card outdo the classic Dwight Gooden from 1985??</span></div><p>Let's get to the 2022 squad!</p><p><b><u><span></span></u></b></p><a name='more'></a><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: The Mets have a lot of nice, high on-base hitters that are going to be targeted in drafts! Similar to the original '00 set, this is a "ping" type lineup. Starling Marte leads off and again has the weird "speed B" with tons of steals, but that's reflected in his 1B+ range. For 320 pts, I like this guy a lot -- singles starting at 7 is a great luxury. Meanwhile, I'm less high on Nimmo, but with the rare OB 9 in this set, he's going to be highly coveted... especially for the same 320 pts. Francisco Lindor is one of the best SS in the set at 340 pts -- he's got some nice 18-20 HR pop, but the draw is his +5 defense. One of the very few OB 10 hitters in this set is Jeff McNeil, who's been underrated since I started making cards for sets in 2018, and he's a card that may be a first rounder in a 12 team draft, especially since he's a stud at a weak 2B position. Pete Alonso feels like a steal for 280 pts with an OB 8, 17-20 HR chart. Cheap HR pop at 1B is a nice luxury in this set. Mark Canha will be VERY popular with his OB 9, 250 pt card (WDR first rounder??). Vogelbach is probably the last draftable player, as Escobar is too expensive for the weak OB... although Nido may have some play as the classic punt catcher thanks to his +8 arm for only 60 pts.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDOEh27e9nk0pO6-MguNH_c6IhkilYzzWiyMgd0pMCAZmWn1VH3d1346jcwUg__ijfblEWXtteGJ7RUPH00mpI7BKyMn8fprdRKfqUlukzytPghAYD-rkhSVk3oO1sV3GKgToMKPyxh6-LYl9dVKgE2REkcGFqMJunh-Ev00LkzSkulBbXzFHPvN8/s2220/NYM%20Starling%20Marte.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDOEh27e9nk0pO6-MguNH_c6IhkilYzzWiyMgd0pMCAZmWn1VH3d1346jcwUg__ijfblEWXtteGJ7RUPH00mpI7BKyMn8fprdRKfqUlukzytPghAYD-rkhSVk3oO1sV3GKgToMKPyxh6-LYl9dVKgE2REkcGFqMJunh-Ev00LkzSkulBbXzFHPvN8/w294-h400/NYM%20Starling%20Marte.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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He's going to be someone's defensive sparkplug/8 hole hitter in a 12 team draft!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFv6tMilDhgyM50oJH9TqgJgKpMn2j2FWw6zDtTKiLVXSF_0_pTFr_XhYWY0WynhBUWBxVOWWPnh4MY5PqOJaTldqe2laDE7hEBhaU_rKn9N4TqrHGSJrfCQyT9t0HAGD6pJzFY90CkJCG4NPtVPOZFJcEqxWNRxdF7TVqLtN4b2Tc1tSf3NvgUG_/s2220/NYM%20Luis%20Guillermo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFv6tMilDhgyM50oJH9TqgJgKpMn2j2FWw6zDtTKiLVXSF_0_pTFr_XhYWY0WynhBUWBxVOWWPnh4MY5PqOJaTldqe2laDE7hEBhaU_rKn9N4TqrHGSJrfCQyT9t0HAGD6pJzFY90CkJCG4NPtVPOZFJcEqxWNRxdF7TVqLtN4b2Tc1tSf3NvgUG_/w294-h400/NYM%20Luis%20Guillermo.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Rotation</u></b>: The Mets truly had a fearsome five-some in 2022, starting with the best individual player in the NL, ace Jacob DeGrom. At 840 pts, he's ridiculous (and partially the product of small sample size, but if you combine his 2021 and 2022 seasons, the card remains unfathomably good. He's a Tier 0 with no doubles here. While he takes up nearly 17% of an entire 5000 pt budget, he may be an early draft pick for some gutsy, "stars and scrubs" manager. DeGrom is backed up by Tier 2 Max Scherzer -- the future Hall of Famer putting up a more easily budgeted 570 pt card, with the type of Control 4, on at 18 with no doubles card that friend of the blog Japes covets! After the dynamic duo, the Mets bring out a trio of solid Tier 3 starters, all with a different control! I like this variety and you know that I'm targeting Walker's standard Control 4, on at 17 card! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ElbWJASEZtkIA2EogjKcor0rlPDI6-cZ-RhhqFrVToFyY170Z7AAtBeSTdsQY2VXChno7QsFtimAoctO7aeahEVWRJl4dNsKHxyU2Wqwe-aF83okCJlzVuSbOT5Zs3dzxQlz2n3JFAJ2jOHinH3OBaapTly0H2Uq0QaiymwjedmQmFZJQOxHIPc3/s2079/NYM%20Jacob%20Degrom%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="1488" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ElbWJASEZtkIA2EogjKcor0rlPDI6-cZ-RhhqFrVToFyY170Z7AAtBeSTdsQY2VXChno7QsFtimAoctO7aeahEVWRJl4dNsKHxyU2Wqwe-aF83okCJlzVuSbOT5Zs3dzxQlz2n3JFAJ2jOHinH3OBaapTly0H2Uq0QaiymwjedmQmFZJQOxHIPc3/w286-h400/NYM%20Jacob%20Degrom%20FOIL.png" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-FZOnkWMP230AcMrDXlpzoBkwMVjk-OM9pas3hxc54fx-z-QevUNHnxKZboQHOu2fs8oKrOaRvnlMApGwFhqbtDcgYvrsFWFtZx_xk_Eh0DqN0wPi6iRVKwaMz0KT-6-237Je5usULx_LhoniJ1jZH0cK5YwMw0AYqi_jfZQROpjaJNVZ2PuGoRN/s2220/NYM%20Max%20Scherzer.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-FZOnkWMP230AcMrDXlpzoBkwMVjk-OM9pas3hxc54fx-z-QevUNHnxKZboQHOu2fs8oKrOaRvnlMApGwFhqbtDcgYvrsFWFtZx_xk_Eh0DqN0wPi6iRVKwaMz0KT-6-237Je5usULx_LhoniJ1jZH0cK5YwMw0AYqi_jfZQROpjaJNVZ2PuGoRN/w294-h400/NYM%20Max%20Scherzer.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV9VuVnyLXcyFjBhg4xScOe4sWokH30exNn-2x52TAAuoNSFCmiV5yg8-V43xBgaSU64TWTmDSTRYjieHBIRIqqfm1liPGtZJk326PBTcSrvzbEd9kLsfEdW1Er1zLbjXKLkzQFhu565SuKhK0PaXciMN2Lq7zOIovVfJg1EmEnuzal5B5GZZkG6n/s2220/NYM%20Chris%20Bassit.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV9VuVnyLXcyFjBhg4xScOe4sWokH30exNn-2x52TAAuoNSFCmiV5yg8-V43xBgaSU64TWTmDSTRYjieHBIRIqqfm1liPGtZJk326PBTcSrvzbEd9kLsfEdW1Er1zLbjXKLkzQFhu565SuKhK0PaXciMN2Lq7zOIovVfJg1EmEnuzal5B5GZZkG6n/w294-h400/NYM%20Chris%20Bassit.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZIx4VAzW06_TTncUa3TX6o9pVVvo6rl6Z5ZIKfnjWSrFHKjueEWYabzhVRkyegCQQL8H8lEV5tXIgmTcP-cxGbxY7nK4yFSzIfc2ZJqBbZryAGU4c338-Fka6HaxsXmXSntvazknehqMuyQYQfcnj3CGbApfnJiQ6NPNvQx6TLwagzkScqYwR5bS/s2220/NYM%20Carlos%20Carrasco.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZIx4VAzW06_TTncUa3TX6o9pVVvo6rl6Z5ZIKfnjWSrFHKjueEWYabzhVRkyegCQQL8H8lEV5tXIgmTcP-cxGbxY7nK4yFSzIfc2ZJqBbZryAGU4c338-Fka6HaxsXmXSntvazknehqMuyQYQfcnj3CGbApfnJiQ6NPNvQx6TLwagzkScqYwR5bS/w294-h400/NYM%20Carlos%20Carrasco.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYJGN8W1uHpbW64eEiX4IgqP2oznGTgG5mjETrxC_yc8ir9X-vDYQnWRElanTa8b3ePbqVwwJHpbBxb547nvw3Aezth5YzyQgZy0JQlG07yfi5QVmALbStGik7HYsbnnNQpsVdPVUB4NGmUFuhAtOBFSy0MJnw0rZ4yrTOJVC7dx4QZL21NUo2pz-/s2220/NYM%20Taijuan%20Walker.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYJGN8W1uHpbW64eEiX4IgqP2oznGTgG5mjETrxC_yc8ir9X-vDYQnWRElanTa8b3ePbqVwwJHpbBxb547nvw3Aezth5YzyQgZy0JQlG07yfi5QVmALbStGik7HYsbnnNQpsVdPVUB4NGmUFuhAtOBFSy0MJnw0rZ4yrTOJVC7dx4QZL21NUo2pz-/w294-h400/NYM%20Taijuan%20Walker.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Bullpen</u></b>: The Mets bullpen is all about one particular star -- Edwin Diaz! The Mets $20 million man was lights out in 2022, putting up a Tier 1, no doubles closer card. Some managers may be afraid of the control 4, but with the cheap reliever prices of the '00 style, I think he's absolutely worth it. Drew Smith is another "bargain" arm that I expect to be snatched up sooner than you'd think, especially with HR on chart pitchers coming into style lately. The remaining Tier 3 pitchers are shoo-ins to be picked too, thanks to their lack of chart doubles.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjPIg1PmOEq8WKkPQJZj_4CkMrlEfTJeH4G6BWz8liQNhqbFb9EnnxmJOV6ICG8bPnwzwfBuZDJWvXwo3gY3Q3JayrIWzLJtNCIMk8cWhhgsK-PnThCy6aWwW8Zu42z9w-8e4G7Dms8jrVl5mCxGdOxxSfU-c-K_TX51d-tdVpqQmbNiZvO1kdgp5/s2220/NYM%20Edwin%20Diaz.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjPIg1PmOEq8WKkPQJZj_4CkMrlEfTJeH4G6BWz8liQNhqbFb9EnnxmJOV6ICG8bPnwzwfBuZDJWvXwo3gY3Q3JayrIWzLJtNCIMk8cWhhgsK-PnThCy6aWwW8Zu42z9w-8e4G7Dms8jrVl5mCxGdOxxSfU-c-K_TX51d-tdVpqQmbNiZvO1kdgp5/w294-h400/NYM%20Edwin%20Diaz.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsuWKm74PZXwLh7FSt93iq-bcYf14HDVVipoAZkC4AFPd2kTqzmqgXzK3kwoN1hxrr-avSl3xBKBx5HNGhfqqRXXrDhd6PJX7THvCgi5PxdtsPGM74KLo_lP7rm-CTSHPS4aSeRNCfgPip0VFcj_DXUtekXyRuL3ZtXpK2NT5xibvChMVYqChQnD5/s2220/NYM%20Drew%20Smith.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsuWKm74PZXwLh7FSt93iq-bcYf14HDVVipoAZkC4AFPd2kTqzmqgXzK3kwoN1hxrr-avSl3xBKBx5HNGhfqqRXXrDhd6PJX7THvCgi5PxdtsPGM74KLo_lP7rm-CTSHPS4aSeRNCfgPip0VFcj_DXUtekXyRuL3ZtXpK2NT5xibvChMVYqChQnD5/w294-h400/NYM%20Drew%20Smith.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoHmdxGi8bh1OLfMNUxSiOuJF9LmH4GLFOz__jNUKma3o-l8tuHqDsNNwbgaEKMr4YhHX6Zn9e65Hyh6o4SgEPcJ_yFnGBQHFnN_3NjK_AyBdRr_eVlNYUjRTQJ80BL43L7BN9qtmbpqPVJBex563yDUd6OHkRin84xAuIORArzSVFjhPEa6CiPHv/s2220/NYM%20Joely%20Rodriguez.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoHmdxGi8bh1OLfMNUxSiOuJF9LmH4GLFOz__jNUKma3o-l8tuHqDsNNwbgaEKMr4YhHX6Zn9e65Hyh6o4SgEPcJ_yFnGBQHFnN_3NjK_AyBdRr_eVlNYUjRTQJ80BL43L7BN9qtmbpqPVJBex563yDUd6OHkRin84xAuIORArzSVFjhPEa6CiPHv/w294-h400/NYM%20Joely%20Rodriguez.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEozGrQjMY5vmsoAZ8uSPe8ClnzoEBl64toSihGzcV0EmZv0HL3E6RiN0lUVJHSMmBSmgvmprewhVWxTNtzba6t9-Biy9FVZgB3EweQfNwxhW0lf0lkTvqjF6BNC1Hy0dYA1gNn6fBl8POxtqXv8qsVpeXfeuQljDNPcacfGNB_7muCWZWS9ALc1Cn/s2220/NYM%20Seth%20Lugo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEozGrQjMY5vmsoAZ8uSPe8ClnzoEBl64toSihGzcV0EmZv0HL3E6RiN0lUVJHSMmBSmgvmprewhVWxTNtzba6t9-Biy9FVZgB3EweQfNwxhW0lf0lkTvqjF6BNC1Hy0dYA1gNn6fBl8POxtqXv8qsVpeXfeuQljDNPcacfGNB_7muCWZWS9ALc1Cn/w294-h400/NYM%20Seth%20Lugo.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><p>So how much value is Cohen getting out of his Mets? Well in 2022, they came in at a respectable <b>6090 pts</b> for 19 players! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-6821205130016948432022-12-27T06:57:00.001-08:002022-12-27T06:57:25.826-08:002022 Set -- Atlanta Braves<p> The National League was extremely top-heavy with THREE teams earning over 100 wins in 2022, including Atlanta, the NL East champion. While none of those teams even advanced to the NLCS, they're all loaded in Showdown -- for Atlanta, even with Acuna performing well below his usual standard due to injury, that means a deep rotation and very, very fun bullpen.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicWZs1ndJxMy0A7uIoSG6CPzUFHlBS1sLrHKviMv8zhfOC26RPTDLgHDEyyAjLzxzg_ZN1CQmBHmjMGysxbqLr43QZLjQXss58wxCqcDDVJCftI2wR6YvkECMywQU4aMHzdd0Tq5rOuEwQ-4-Xt4KDXV8k4NHKw_eZwdKrvWylBnLWrw5feVmvvxk/s2220/Andruw%20Jones-2022-12-17%2017_20_05.154809.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicWZs1ndJxMy0A7uIoSG6CPzUFHlBS1sLrHKviMv8zhfOC26RPTDLgHDEyyAjLzxzg_ZN1CQmBHmjMGysxbqLr43QZLjQXss58wxCqcDDVJCftI2wR6YvkECMywQU4aMHzdd0Tq5rOuEwQ-4-Xt4KDXV8k4NHKw_eZwdKrvWylBnLWrw5feVmvvxk/w294-h400/Andruw%20Jones-2022-12-17%2017_20_05.154809.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">At this point, I'm going to keep sharing fun cards I recently made of old stars...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">So I hope you enjoy this powerful, elite defender -- HOF or no for Jones?</span></div><p>Let's get to the team!</p><p><b><u><span></span></u></b></p><a name='more'></a><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: You can understand how this lineup would be great over 162 games vs a plethora of 3500ish pt teams while also seeing why it didn't perform in the postseason against some nasty Control 3, 1-18 out pitchers in Philly. Acuna had an unfortunate down year, but oddly gave managers a fantastic value pick -- OB 8, 240 pts with xbh starting at 14??? Sign me up! There are no hitters with an OB higher than 8, but they've got five OB 8 guys and most of them are 350 pts or better. Rookie of the Year Michael Harris is an absolute stud, with a 12 to begin the xbh and 18-20 HR mixed with A speed. Riley and (now a Brewer) Contreras bring 360 pt power to the middle of the lineup, along with OB 7 Matt Olsen's all or nothing OB 7, 12-15 2B, 16-20 HR chart. Olsen can absolutely make low control pitching pay, but comparing him to Freeman's card and it's clear Atlanta made a huge mistake letting Freddie walk... we'll see if the same is true with Swanson, but he seems more easily replaced. He had a career year and it resulted in a 350 pt, OB 8 card that will be more sought after because of its +5 defense than expecting him to be a top 4 hitter in a lineup. 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Vaughn Grissom has another OB 8 card that can sub in for Albies and it'll be interesting to see him take Swanson's SS position after a 2B+0 year... can he come close to matching that SS +5? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJWPVEnfLpNQiUf8mt9SOzBWYEjHbRmgiK7e8Do0wyzVOhvQS17HrRBElbpAPvztelZdxtH6uav-4YZMhGvkC-govC1udzq7DdpCDE0yAojA9t5rIQAW-iMTosoMWJDH_uPWo9H_-nKHjQ5RqfEPSom0iLpX9kmS31bkCeVXu-nhy7NITYKJuk-NU/s2220/ATL%20Travis%20D'Arnaud.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJWPVEnfLpNQiUf8mt9SOzBWYEjHbRmgiK7e8Do0wyzVOhvQS17HrRBElbpAPvztelZdxtH6uav-4YZMhGvkC-govC1udzq7DdpCDE0yAojA9t5rIQAW-iMTosoMWJDH_uPWo9H_-nKHjQ5RqfEPSom0iLpX9kmS31bkCeVXu-nhy7NITYKJuk-NU/w294-h400/ATL%20Travis%20D'Arnaud.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlm-nHGq3_Ce3q-P7EYN65CG4egGYX5fomn-uBWyRrNa1PrBjQgdEYzedhoJ3QkfCkemrDoz_ebfRR6OsPf3dC6y9xn1-UcBzHYCMj0AZvirWkjPpr4FWywy9HH42DvRTWeD5Xu65a3eDPR5yV5haelERaXh501oO-BtkjT3kYiZ8e9WT1W8UGc8CH/s2220/ATL%20Vaughn%20Grissom.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlm-nHGq3_Ce3q-P7EYN65CG4egGYX5fomn-uBWyRrNa1PrBjQgdEYzedhoJ3QkfCkemrDoz_ebfRR6OsPf3dC6y9xn1-UcBzHYCMj0AZvirWkjPpr4FWywy9HH42DvRTWeD5Xu65a3eDPR5yV5haelERaXh501oO-BtkjT3kYiZ8e9WT1W8UGc8CH/w294-h400/ATL%20Vaughn%20Grissom.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZymewlIPcAg8ewVZYnGmPDXIeNXkkQdzhsQzY-Y_Zd8NpxjOYntMaD4lNImUHoaD9ilhNWdYannz5IOjza4c-DcEUUHAKgpq8ApAPs7ElDmMartuNBQiQj93zXjJmPx_pP5BUaY7x4DLxy33mkUxjo4xoXnbdcoKJqi-XLoF2feNHUO4CHkX4AM3/s2220/ATL%20Orlando%20Arcia.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZymewlIPcAg8ewVZYnGmPDXIeNXkkQdzhsQzY-Y_Zd8NpxjOYntMaD4lNImUHoaD9ilhNWdYannz5IOjza4c-DcEUUHAKgpq8ApAPs7ElDmMartuNBQiQj93zXjJmPx_pP5BUaY7x4DLxy33mkUxjo4xoXnbdcoKJqi-XLoF2feNHUO4CHkX4AM3/w294-h400/ATL%20Orlando%20Arcia.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4MRERx5IoScZlUI3zPvXZ-QaR1ynaED5VnkfU3jk_4XGIHwm3OD11bg5dc9JNlxzWTzhZ3-M-ZDN-_2b1qKyqfrwt47O6WlsTn6jnVLDUET0dP8IeVjM3DQGkUyXxLinlcWXZ7Q_9szV9o00b0R5Ewtdb9H04lr0ljdU5XPEe-2nvAeB7yF6OOCz/s2220/ATL%20Eddie%20Rosario.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4MRERx5IoScZlUI3zPvXZ-QaR1ynaED5VnkfU3jk_4XGIHwm3OD11bg5dc9JNlxzWTzhZ3-M-ZDN-_2b1qKyqfrwt47O6WlsTn6jnVLDUET0dP8IeVjM3DQGkUyXxLinlcWXZ7Q_9szV9o00b0R5Ewtdb9H04lr0ljdU5XPEe-2nvAeB7yF6OOCz/w294-h400/ATL%20Eddie%20Rosario.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Rotation</u></b>: Another year, another dominate Atlanta rotation. The Tier 2, Control 3 pitcher feels like the most common pitcher in this year's set (at least on these good teams), and Atlanta has their own version in studs Max Fried and Spencer Strider. Neither gives up a double, making them extra enticing from a draft perspective. I think Fried's 9-14 GB range is going to draw more attention, but for my team building constructions, I'm infatuated with Strider's 1-10 K range. Kyle Wright is a Tier 3, Control 3 with no doubles... his card is another great example of why Wins (Kyle was 21-5) are a useless stat, as he was a whole step below Fried and Strider. Charlie Morton rounds out the rotation with the David Cone starter card... sure, he's got higher control, but we all know how frustrating that kind of card can be! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuddogKe1U9J-bWLo0zSsMKJcp7j1RC21dPGOksIvALfUZ4BrGTsR3cDl4uVP1yVDZGry96UDwWrwj0j_qznul7XPjaEUVlIwIZ7qu3RSnABQuZ2QNf7lSK6izJQ8IigFJ-X1O-bsIYVQoab31v8GPjTbuzMlCUkdOUT2Jp3aJMMdMdEfDqjetB9E/s2220/ATL%20Max%20Fried.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuddogKe1U9J-bWLo0zSsMKJcp7j1RC21dPGOksIvALfUZ4BrGTsR3cDl4uVP1yVDZGry96UDwWrwj0j_qznul7XPjaEUVlIwIZ7qu3RSnABQuZ2QNf7lSK6izJQ8IigFJ-X1O-bsIYVQoab31v8GPjTbuzMlCUkdOUT2Jp3aJMMdMdEfDqjetB9E/w294-h400/ATL%20Max%20Fried.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8RZXme99r2USfiJaElOq2SAXS3E52hIdUSGcUouPWD7CrB26WUPo-57Kj9YhfXmos_beBTFjvOY9kBPkgrCkR08SJSLMVIHQO79L7s79n3-MFC7oUiPtCMcPFOEUr9KH2BqWaVEJi6__eH3kGQbAs4PWzH1pz6lsomRJgtazZnx7AaKlnbQC1aGf/s2220/ATL%20Spencer%20Strider%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8RZXme99r2USfiJaElOq2SAXS3E52hIdUSGcUouPWD7CrB26WUPo-57Kj9YhfXmos_beBTFjvOY9kBPkgrCkR08SJSLMVIHQO79L7s79n3-MFC7oUiPtCMcPFOEUr9KH2BqWaVEJi6__eH3kGQbAs4PWzH1pz6lsomRJgtazZnx7AaKlnbQC1aGf/w294-h400/ATL%20Spencer%20Strider%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUx0Ld1Rs30z9YBKiMCVRkytAKd6sjkG6EDbX-vYHjDi1Zxl0KNbhDqNfhh775fyqycnB_hfJnhTNq35W_cn-zDe5JGeONHZcGUvA8jIYkeQICNbi2HcO0Z_GwhhWvJ6YsrCnsyDwk_z212oXDp3Ya5kQzO7yjw4pITyIUceONcQyciahypCCykVrx/s2220/ATL%20Kyle%20Wright.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUx0Ld1Rs30z9YBKiMCVRkytAKd6sjkG6EDbX-vYHjDi1Zxl0KNbhDqNfhh775fyqycnB_hfJnhTNq35W_cn-zDe5JGeONHZcGUvA8jIYkeQICNbi2HcO0Z_GwhhWvJ6YsrCnsyDwk_z212oXDp3Ya5kQzO7yjw4pITyIUceONcQyciahypCCykVrx/w294-h400/ATL%20Kyle%20Wright.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k8hy2tQwlhAQYvuCmHnQC1juMu1vaG8FZV60Jh7daS-xOp3H3WOYSMz5LcDQTnVueUZTXoHARhhnbT7Sj5WGiD4zXluqGpit1X6LzBqoV4rPm8Jsl68rzB7ln1tn1OeMJJshzRzMp6H15u4CAFS0e2rh4vVqF-pG_QqcRzJ_4t_ZPidTr0snmWc5/s2220/ATL%20Charlie%20Morton.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k8hy2tQwlhAQYvuCmHnQC1juMu1vaG8FZV60Jh7daS-xOp3H3WOYSMz5LcDQTnVueUZTXoHARhhnbT7Sj5WGiD4zXluqGpit1X6LzBqoV4rPm8Jsl68rzB7ln1tn1OeMJJshzRzMp6H15u4CAFS0e2rh4vVqF-pG_QqcRzJ_4t_ZPidTr0snmWc5/w294-h400/ATL%20Charlie%20Morton.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Bullpen</u></b>: If that rotation wasn't good enough for y'all, the bullpen should take a weight off your shoulders! We start off with TWO Tier 2 big name closers, including save leader Kenley Jansen. They're supported by a TWO Derek Lowe clones -- what a luxury!! Not only are they Tier 1 studs, but the Control 6 will let them easily pitch multiple innings. Rounding it out is an affordable 160 pt Dylan Lee -- another Tier 2 with no doubles! This bullpen is perfect for a strong regular season and honestly all five should be drafted in a 12 team league!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayaZ11LlF5lAMCWwlwCc0wy2GGuGqm79EFtMaEHwAX2n6ePXDmqJZ0F-u7f1Jf_s78JlanlBjQq4eaJv0-f_p8mpC9qseLBU4XGIPTvEdQ1vlssqDUAvFDcRQtw4dH_1-OSZkBll-pHPKX-GpEGNdiEIOdJSmiRXIlS1zyPKMT0f3ImxGPE05Puow/s2220/ATL%20Kenley%20Jansen%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayaZ11LlF5lAMCWwlwCc0wy2GGuGqm79EFtMaEHwAX2n6ePXDmqJZ0F-u7f1Jf_s78JlanlBjQq4eaJv0-f_p8mpC9qseLBU4XGIPTvEdQ1vlssqDUAvFDcRQtw4dH_1-OSZkBll-pHPKX-GpEGNdiEIOdJSmiRXIlS1zyPKMT0f3ImxGPE05Puow/w294-h400/ATL%20Kenley%20Jansen%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKVNgZWLSALUQNeZfI9Ua-mZSQmyzK0fu6QHjquBFMqdabfpXiesIsw05Id-hgb25QcKex3Dm8_SxBTQyDwIV-NZ4xcABiAl2xvENBo3AdpJ0uvu4hlNNzD-Ywp2jJ20n5805aLm7QUxka-QskXkMggSxqVqUiOZiq5N0vugjEfK9BDIS4igo4muJ/s2220/ATL%20Raisel%20Iglesias.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKVNgZWLSALUQNeZfI9Ua-mZSQmyzK0fu6QHjquBFMqdabfpXiesIsw05Id-hgb25QcKex3Dm8_SxBTQyDwIV-NZ4xcABiAl2xvENBo3AdpJ0uvu4hlNNzD-Ywp2jJ20n5805aLm7QUxka-QskXkMggSxqVqUiOZiq5N0vugjEfK9BDIS4igo4muJ/w294-h400/ATL%20Raisel%20Iglesias.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVEP2eiFKJwoDqWnWjzo0RpfvfY-urFjvmdcqOE0T-iCjo9Ji7_T6Z7EFRLQ2Dmug3pxOXH76A4CdjpfSHle5ARgyrRJhYq6Q6dzUd1G7dGLc4rkHGmJ2PI5ZKX3WPd1GbVML-IrvmL_7V8GX3VMHD5rszLJVcLdDFU_Wboa2jDMQSZsM8VsZgncYe/s2220/ATL%20Collin%20McHugh.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVEP2eiFKJwoDqWnWjzo0RpfvfY-urFjvmdcqOE0T-iCjo9Ji7_T6Z7EFRLQ2Dmug3pxOXH76A4CdjpfSHle5ARgyrRJhYq6Q6dzUd1G7dGLc4rkHGmJ2PI5ZKX3WPd1GbVML-IrvmL_7V8GX3VMHD5rszLJVcLdDFU_Wboa2jDMQSZsM8VsZgncYe/w294-h400/ATL%20Collin%20McHugh.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8gMqaJqE_i3cNDzxkmPogYrkSr9aLN9wTW5Ws8Ot1x9KTgz60hWEe4MBDe4Dds6zyP9THpyGmEOcgVwTfboMUfZ6IASpNthwILZPGI5JqBfQjMmcwb5AnK3wKPFC9fJdV7laL-wSvnIp0a2x5HhaKadKZ9kxFrg8YV12dgPwFtPFWTiWwza3qb8h/s2220/ATL%20AJ%20Minter.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8gMqaJqE_i3cNDzxkmPogYrkSr9aLN9wTW5Ws8Ot1x9KTgz60hWEe4MBDe4Dds6zyP9THpyGmEOcgVwTfboMUfZ6IASpNthwILZPGI5JqBfQjMmcwb5AnK3wKPFC9fJdV7laL-wSvnIp0a2x5HhaKadKZ9kxFrg8YV12dgPwFtPFWTiWwza3qb8h/w294-h400/ATL%20AJ%20Minter.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VlNAHSLonjXdek2HKFUmbbbNuTxH8_1RXK2CWTWBvzWplLPgzXGrXylNhLgeH2lh94I36MA4Jke4Id3NItu_3va_D_Cxm4KucGSkZJHXAVfcrvtoFAHXy9YoHu4vDn_AcuSevX2YkcpC40X7iS6JDOud_o_ZRfS7sukVjrlHCH9B-IEoNg87dLbC/s2220/ATL%20Dylan%20Lee.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VlNAHSLonjXdek2HKFUmbbbNuTxH8_1RXK2CWTWBvzWplLPgzXGrXylNhLgeH2lh94I36MA4Jke4Id3NItu_3va_D_Cxm4KucGSkZJHXAVfcrvtoFAHXy9YoHu4vDn_AcuSevX2YkcpC40X7iS6JDOud_o_ZRfS7sukVjrlHCH9B-IEoNg87dLbC/w294-h400/ATL%20Dylan%20Lee.png" width="294" /></a></div><p>Atlanta's 22 players come in at <b>6230 </b>points. It really feels like they're one big bat away from being as good as the Dodgers (or even Phillies)... but I think that comes not from new catcher Sean Murphy, but Ronald Acuna returning to 500ish pt form. End of the day -- the NL East is going to be a special sort of competitive this upcoming year!</p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-28257166998990580932022-12-22T05:49:00.001-08:002022-12-22T05:49:03.400-08:002022 Set -- Los Angeles Dodgers<p> We're back in the NL for the next team -- the 111 win LA Dodgers, who somehow improved on 2021's 106 campaign... and failed to win the World Series either year. This year, the Dodgers cruised to their incredible win mark due to depth at.... well, basically every position, even sans Max Scherzer. Let's just keep the refrain going -- another year, another "Dodgers would win 120 games and the World Series with me as the manager" post!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFaFO3DWalcggRCbtNT3QwZK3G-MEizvqcTTqVc9mB4Tkr3hWxFktluLw2wYA6OgdYJqhES890wGlbLB8ssY7gfj4cVFrXOdDgQq_V6klKfmRO1w8EgQLmq0qma76qPnFBMqxi1RB_Nojzl32HFkSTAxPUH4L4HNct-WX2sbH5ZWfAhO3utZVwYMJk/s2220/Zack%20Greinke-2022-12-17%2019_45_56.395056.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFaFO3DWalcggRCbtNT3QwZK3G-MEizvqcTTqVc9mB4Tkr3hWxFktluLw2wYA6OgdYJqhES890wGlbLB8ssY7gfj4cVFrXOdDgQq_V6klKfmRO1w8EgQLmq0qma76qPnFBMqxi1RB_Nojzl32HFkSTAxPUH4L4HNct-WX2sbH5ZWfAhO3utZVwYMJk/w294-h400/Zack%20Greinke-2022-12-17%2019_45_56.395056.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nevertheless, the squad could always have found a space for "robbed of a Cy Young" Grienke</span></div><p>Let's check out the squad!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: The Dodgers having EIGHT hitters with OB 8 or higher in the lineup immediately jumps off the screen. It starts with 400 pt Mookie Betts, who's still got 17-20 HR power to go with xbh at 13. He's an interesting case for drafting -- the positional flexibility may be enticing, but it also means you're paying for that 2B+3 AND the LF/RF+1 -- so unless you're planning to use him at second (and admittedly thin position), I'd pass. That said, it's another year that I'm all in on SS Trea Turner. He had a down year by his standards and still put up a great, affordable card with A speed, plenty of xbh pop and singles starting at 7 in a premium position. I'd take him over Correa any day. Of course, the star of the bunch and their prize free agent last offseason hits third and Freddie Freeman did not disappoint in Dodger blue: OB 10, 16-18 double, keeping a B speed... he's honestly right on Goldy's heels card wise and a great value at 470 points to be a #2 hitter for your squad. A pair of OB 8, 18-20 HR guys are next, although Will Smith is MUCH more enticing as a +8 catcher with a lot more "put the ball in play" potential. Justin Turner and Gavin Lux keep the train rolling... tbh I may rather spend 140 pts less to take Lux as my 2B than Betts, although I'm sure I'll be regretting that when I get an advantage down 2 in the ninth, runners on first and second, and inevitably roll a 17. Shockingly, Trayce Thompson is my pick for "first Dodger hitter drafted" -- OB 8 with a great chart and CF+3 for only 360 pts... dude is going to be sought after early in a 12 team draft! Rounding it out is Bellinger, and it's frankly depressing. Here's hoping he gets his consistency back in *checks notes* Wrigley Field and a Cubs lineup where Dansby Swanson is his best protection? 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Year and year, I fall in love with a Chris Taylor OB 7 and I'd draft this guy in a heartbeat. Joey Gallo is a super fun "three true outcomes" guy with a real fun twist thanks to a 14 triple! Honestly may be worth the flier as your 8 hole hitter but I know how much the community detests an OB 6 who can't play elite defense or give elite speed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNdLY63L3qQfqseNBmfjCDNkOfbJWCAq1u9lhhD_tIyBLuZVEJKvkfy8Jm-wXfkem_nX_Ek0J3emwgop0u2zMPl54hAo20TD-2ZYhHsw47qw4Yyeo1uKpAe5jcuAY5xoJwdOCIUuzYM9580bgXJnkRWe_K6jvSxZZ5sXzeAxUuCJkE6FZXyDni8oq/s2220/LAD%20Chris%20Taylor.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNdLY63L3qQfqseNBmfjCDNkOfbJWCAq1u9lhhD_tIyBLuZVEJKvkfy8Jm-wXfkem_nX_Ek0J3emwgop0u2zMPl54hAo20TD-2ZYhHsw47qw4Yyeo1uKpAe5jcuAY5xoJwdOCIUuzYM9580bgXJnkRWe_K6jvSxZZ5sXzeAxUuCJkE6FZXyDni8oq/w294-h400/LAD%20Chris%20Taylor.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxcgd1JbVQcdlP0lS-CytQhzaJBgmGJKpM2PLGcpJvvY59gZy2Fyes8fg4czE0VY4jxaNwF8hqPKEn9jSJtKzkdGtCBwPab_horpRl8gXE96aumGHC734lTxS4q8n4xFU1vNXcQqMFTJJSrI-u9L231GAARTAb8mv1zs52GSGT1SCfJpctxw2k89t/s2220/LAD%20Joey%20Gallo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxcgd1JbVQcdlP0lS-CytQhzaJBgmGJKpM2PLGcpJvvY59gZy2Fyes8fg4czE0VY4jxaNwF8hqPKEn9jSJtKzkdGtCBwPab_horpRl8gXE96aumGHC734lTxS4q8n4xFU1vNXcQqMFTJJSrI-u9L231GAARTAb8mv1zs52GSGT1SCfJpctxw2k89t/w294-h400/LAD%20Joey%20Gallo.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Rotation</u></b>: THE best rotation in baseball belonged to the Dodgers in 2022. Off the cuff, Clayton Kershaw further cemented his legend and Hall of Fame status with yet another Tier 1 campaign. He'll be an early draft target for many managers with that Control 6 card. However, Tony Gonsolin and his 0.845 ERA (2.14 ERA, 16-1 record) get a Pedro-like card for a video game-like season. That gives LAD two Tier 1 pitchers off rip, and they're not done since 0.96 ERA Julio Urias comes in next with a Control 3, on at 19 with no doubles Tier 2 card! Aaaaand then Tyler Anderson, out of nowhere, brings out another Tier 2 card. Rounding it out is a guy by the name of Walker Buehler -- while injuries undoubtedly limited his year, he's still a solid Tier 3 and should be in line for a big 2023 bounce back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy_xTLI0hTTScCPv6QfBJi9yro9bT49KpMqlCmTzPAZgMiGMAcNb2YUaUHysnd7vC0_z1AeiSvM44OFMlVFWwrix0whXMbt13MJw3n9ZrJOuX77HOsAyiwJ-syxptBa-7S_37Gikf59EHVc9mZn1a2FAgLbxbpmF_Vedz4xyTZCWbVPiqn7NQTUFw/s2220/LAD%20Clayton%20Kershaw%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy_xTLI0hTTScCPv6QfBJi9yro9bT49KpMqlCmTzPAZgMiGMAcNb2YUaUHysnd7vC0_z1AeiSvM44OFMlVFWwrix0whXMbt13MJw3n9ZrJOuX77HOsAyiwJ-syxptBa-7S_37Gikf59EHVc9mZn1a2FAgLbxbpmF_Vedz4xyTZCWbVPiqn7NQTUFw/w294-h400/LAD%20Clayton%20Kershaw%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYhU4qDT0omzyAxHSETIs3pqTaoI29H6eyvdQkfN8v-cEyYgQ4jBXw0Z8VfT9NuPn0xJ0UTAPsXB4qARc0OZoP6b9Tppqy9J4A5kl3fEE_VXi0gMSkxeUYvwE-4ReLX41YtSijqtIb-qjgqA-7b_fFNw0Z3QS1vpAn-w-Ly6Kpo_GjPDLfldA5BZ9/s2220/LAD%20Julio%20Urias.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYhU4qDT0omzyAxHSETIs3pqTaoI29H6eyvdQkfN8v-cEyYgQ4jBXw0Z8VfT9NuPn0xJ0UTAPsXB4qARc0OZoP6b9Tppqy9J4A5kl3fEE_VXi0gMSkxeUYvwE-4ReLX41YtSijqtIb-qjgqA-7b_fFNw0Z3QS1vpAn-w-Ly6Kpo_GjPDLfldA5BZ9/w294-h400/LAD%20Julio%20Urias.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5q9I235-V_hSefA63OSozLSKBizhoRy97osLpqQvDGMLw0_U3oxKzU1sSfVGRH7EULQ9In8Ej5r0bgJHrtS71WDBmoqQ_MloXc1X51PONLyngdUYHKfCD9wYOoV5TqU692javjAQpg3Pgt1BFVdfHUY9WpYJOg9vaFknoDaHvWrvpZxBe-KHSZv09/s2220/LAD%20Tony%20Gonsolin%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5q9I235-V_hSefA63OSozLSKBizhoRy97osLpqQvDGMLw0_U3oxKzU1sSfVGRH7EULQ9In8Ej5r0bgJHrtS71WDBmoqQ_MloXc1X51PONLyngdUYHKfCD9wYOoV5TqU692javjAQpg3Pgt1BFVdfHUY9WpYJOg9vaFknoDaHvWrvpZxBe-KHSZv09/w294-h400/LAD%20Tony%20Gonsolin%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSS-uIKtqAzLkzd7u0mXWp94gIYswelK-oEKXxL53CQTP4Jk5eILhVrhZI6lkEzGhhvh3-ByWRgUcWes3R1KMXySCm2GxX3xcWgy71P8CHXExFYWJmfRsc1STf2n_REt-PFkSbbkcwVEK79LZmYnSgOoHyl1OmjGqi4z2aim9HZASNuzI4WMOHdxc/s2220/LAD%20Tyler%20Anderson.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSS-uIKtqAzLkzd7u0mXWp94gIYswelK-oEKXxL53CQTP4Jk5eILhVrhZI6lkEzGhhvh3-ByWRgUcWes3R1KMXySCm2GxX3xcWgy71P8CHXExFYWJmfRsc1STf2n_REt-PFkSbbkcwVEK79LZmYnSgOoHyl1OmjGqi4z2aim9HZASNuzI4WMOHdxc/w294-h400/LAD%20Tyler%20Anderson.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQNmg3AOmBvYncdE0IKiMOTjMKXXM5hfluc30YbqejLO5zSaUcvvqtGrBkhG_v7pK19gzWECfomOuRwF2_ym_Jdsq9tdvzjvELf2W0MfcYAhcgdqWXoqW_B0z57oCiEp_Ud8-1AVh7WOt3fBtrajHsMpAytbngQvsOU-Jqgz0TYC-_kKVkN6_3gAJ/s2220/LAD%20Walker%20Buehler.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQNmg3AOmBvYncdE0IKiMOTjMKXXM5hfluc30YbqejLO5zSaUcvvqtGrBkhG_v7pK19gzWECfomOuRwF2_ym_Jdsq9tdvzjvELf2W0MfcYAhcgdqWXoqW_B0z57oCiEp_Ud8-1AVh7WOt3fBtrajHsMpAytbngQvsOU-Jqgz0TYC-_kKVkN6_3gAJ/w294-h400/LAD%20Walker%20Buehler.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><u>Bullpen</u></b>: This is a fascinating bunch. Similar to Knebel in Philly, we've got a Tier 3, Control 5 closer. Again, that's fine and all but I'd be concerned about letting a David Cone-clone shut the door on teams. That's why more managers will turn to 220 pt Evan Phillips, a TIER 0 with Control 6. Honestly, may be best "bang for your buck" player in the set. Then there's Phil Bickford, a Tier 1 Control 6 that gives up a double at 19 and homer at 20..... WDR is already licking his chops! David Price rounds out the bullpen with a solid Tier 3 card for 140 pts, which may get him drafted to round out someone's pen.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuYDwUsIXojD85V_nYFzpYVMf_ktVrKVs3SXduY73VETGT09lpdNHM1rIaZdxh5GMrB0e4tl8J9g_DxqOmtDn2L5bKrz3GJapWJ4yTw0CVXw9Lfp9ixoWZdw8TN8wip9sXx7vuBxoS6ObBrex8KADtdnRE0-5W1LGIuMbHR2vGxHBsbXjyF16l9sa/s2220/LAD%20Craig%20Kimbrel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuYDwUsIXojD85V_nYFzpYVMf_ktVrKVs3SXduY73VETGT09lpdNHM1rIaZdxh5GMrB0e4tl8J9g_DxqOmtDn2L5bKrz3GJapWJ4yTw0CVXw9Lfp9ixoWZdw8TN8wip9sXx7vuBxoS6ObBrex8KADtdnRE0-5W1LGIuMbHR2vGxHBsbXjyF16l9sa/w294-h400/LAD%20Craig%20Kimbrel.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjseU4apmpyM7-hemwhtE3SiC-oGL2luZg4pth2z8PZkssv4JJHWWu3rR3AuAjXY_7ImxjWdXrZBF0__17b5E4ig2V7qBcTYEbm0Kf71ogpwHxXLF9D3gM1gttTb598Gexh-jSSilDY7B7RKlOfGSNwjQq1ZL-Fo2V_T-1wPmppfDu6ZkBqpG9mu-1/s2220/LAD%20Evan%20Phillips%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjseU4apmpyM7-hemwhtE3SiC-oGL2luZg4pth2z8PZkssv4JJHWWu3rR3AuAjXY_7ImxjWdXrZBF0__17b5E4ig2V7qBcTYEbm0Kf71ogpwHxXLF9D3gM1gttTb598Gexh-jSSilDY7B7RKlOfGSNwjQq1ZL-Fo2V_T-1wPmppfDu6ZkBqpG9mu-1/w294-h400/LAD%20Evan%20Phillips%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Qg5B-Y9QF3hAZK9g8sr00hK9RPkH18cbf5ggsJAmP_Ac7zkTr7mb61nK4WU_VQhzn-2isCpCdkqGccpdjdoIg6t9uB6ipUSbxsnJRtUdLyEeLqGBg3xLRrjvVDbnpPpENavQkExzcUfsqr8xj8SgHlK9f6UgUTgdljGLsiGkFBIXcZ_XSP34F4CT/s2220/LAD%20Phil%20Bickford.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Qg5B-Y9QF3hAZK9g8sr00hK9RPkH18cbf5ggsJAmP_Ac7zkTr7mb61nK4WU_VQhzn-2isCpCdkqGccpdjdoIg6t9uB6ipUSbxsnJRtUdLyEeLqGBg3xLRrjvVDbnpPpENavQkExzcUfsqr8xj8SgHlK9f6UgUTgdljGLsiGkFBIXcZ_XSP34F4CT/w294-h400/LAD%20Phil%20Bickford.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjyfz1BElOT8sP7nVXb8lh94qYuTC7avnPZce-lm48pBoO8_WHMF_M22mev0B7Ddp8nYEBkNmdv_3TN-x13KtOt0jHvxmVo32FvfolB0u2h6Wb6oMKc-hgsm02ih5FsGYZVak52NubV4H4lMZFrEna3-ie70T8iu8G2oBGU9SOwzu8pdKm3VsJD7W/s2220/LAD%20David%20Price.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjyfz1BElOT8sP7nVXb8lh94qYuTC7avnPZce-lm48pBoO8_WHMF_M22mev0B7Ddp8nYEBkNmdv_3TN-x13KtOt0jHvxmVo32FvfolB0u2h6Wb6oMKc-hgsm02ih5FsGYZVak52NubV4H4lMZFrEna3-ie70T8iu8G2oBGU9SOwzu8pdKm3VsJD7W/w294-h400/LAD%20David%20Price.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><p>WHEW... 20 players, <b>6620 points</b>! I expect this will come in as the most expensive team, as expected. After all, this WAS the best team in baseball on paper (arguably best team "on paper" since the '01 Mariners, whom they seemed to share more similarities with when the going got tough than they did with the '98 Yankees). </p><p>But yeah, this team has no overt weakness, as Taylor should easily slide into Bellinger's slot in a full set, "team vs team" league.... honestly, tempted to pull a "Matt sees how the 1995 Cleveland squad would do in modern day" approach to this one and try to prove that I could improve on Dave Roberts. </p><p><br /></p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-77927124054151159772022-12-21T05:49:00.002-08:002022-12-21T05:49:32.174-08:002022 Set -- New York Yankees<p> At one point, it seemed like we were back in 1998: the Yankees had the best record in baseball, the pitching staff was lights out 1-5, the lineup was cruising, and Aaron Judge was the surefire MVP candidate. Unfortunately for the Bronx Bombers (and fortunately for the rest of America), only one of those midseason snapshots was still true by season's end, creating the reason most of you are excited for the Yankees post -- AL MVP Aaron Judge, the new AL home run king! That said, the Yankees still finished with 99 wins and advanced to the ALCS, where they ran into that buzzsaw of an Astros squad.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtf2wKGsBhiZ5xBpa4uVgd_dL5aO3mCay8UxCTptgemN71Iq1PB_as2fv22My0Ar6gOjcLxI5RkQDVkxrmU3S9XspvIEYcpnkE56Fr6LwG3Yj7L8cTOMd89ggE6EQ_OdHAQKSpU6SEPoCguNeKIjTAJf8x4VEuVU93T9pMeQC_vj3rPyJ_jXr7Fzk/s2220/484%20Andy%20Pettitte%20(BORDERED).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtf2wKGsBhiZ5xBpa4uVgd_dL5aO3mCay8UxCTptgemN71Iq1PB_as2fv22My0Ar6gOjcLxI5RkQDVkxrmU3S9XspvIEYcpnkE56Fr6LwG3Yj7L8cTOMd89ggE6EQ_OdHAQKSpU6SEPoCguNeKIjTAJf8x4VEuVU93T9pMeQC_vj3rPyJ_jXr7Fzk/w294-h400/484%20Andy%20Pettitte%20(BORDERED).png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just to keep the rivalry rolling with Houston, here's Pettitte's best Yankees card</span></div><p>Let's get to Judge (and crew)!!</p><p><b><u><span></span></u></b></p><a name='more'></a><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: What can be said about Aaron Judge that isn't already well known -- He's like '01 Bonds with greater defensive versatility. Honestly, I was surprised he wasn't just OF +2 since he's so adept in RF. A sneaky awesome part of his card is the 14 for a 1B+... he's the most expensive hitter in the set at 660 points, but I still expect someone will take him in the first 5 picks, if not #1 overall. <p></p><p>Unfortunately for Yankees fans, the next most expensive hitter in this lineup is DJ LeMahieu's (injured) 280 pt, OB 8 card with great defense and limited offensive potency. Benintendi, Rizzo and Torres provide three 250 point cards of varying appeal for league drafts. Benintendi will be a no-brainer for many managers, especially those that like cheap OB with little meat on the chart, while Rizzo is a 17-20 HR on an OB 8 - the perfect #6 hitter and 1B for many managers. Torres has a lot of xbh pop, but the OB 7 and only +2 at 2B is likely to make managers more wary at the 250 pts than the other two, as he feels like less of a bargain for what you want out of the card. The remaining four lineup slots are all OB 6, which explains why the Astros' amazing rotation mowed them down so easily (especially if you sub in OB 6 Donaldson for LeMahieu). Stanton may find play with his 12-20 HR range, but an OB 6 for 220 pts is VERY hard to roster without any defense or speed. Ironically, I think that's why 210 pt Harrison Bader (speed A, CF +3) finds a spot even at his price point as an OB 6 to be someone's #7 hitter. Kiner-Falefa is dreadful, but Trevino's 150 pt catcher card with a +12 arm may be a first-rounder in a 12 team league if you play with the crazies from discord ;) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FjgBpdoK3cqaJlzVZnltREqoUYBUtMN_zWqfrA9FrOmwkODK2l5i0iCy5Ov8xg3-4R6H0ShZI9YkBQcwKga1h0CO4SqhNcbg4MvtLsASfRQVjhmZ-GToR8hspqIK5xu942tzdmi6z7b99QCXsur48lmBPGR8GpPGoiwPI9PK15zze5T-30OrTB3K/s2220/NYY%20Andrew%20Benintendi%20PR.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FjgBpdoK3cqaJlzVZnltREqoUYBUtMN_zWqfrA9FrOmwkODK2l5i0iCy5Ov8xg3-4R6H0ShZI9YkBQcwKga1h0CO4SqhNcbg4MvtLsASfRQVjhmZ-GToR8hspqIK5xu942tzdmi6z7b99QCXsur48lmBPGR8GpPGoiwPI9PK15zze5T-30OrTB3K/w294-h400/NYY%20Andrew%20Benintendi%20PR.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I slapped a PR symbol on him, but he was crushing the ball at the same 60+ HR rate as Judge! If you let him into the lineup, suddenly they're a lot scarier...... which is why he was brought in during the ALCS, where the whole "small sample size" and "probably still injured" realities caught up to him. If he's used in your league, definitely worth in an early round pick as a middle-of-the-lineup bat!</div><div><br /></div><div>Josh Donaldson obviously started many games for the Yankees (especially after DJ went down), but he finds himself on the bench for this post. Someone may fall in love with that 140 pt card with +3 defense, but it won't be me. Hicks is the kind of cheap OB 7 with B speed that WDR would draft and put in a low lineup slot if he wasn't on the Yankees. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKcDSnALBDweQnNG6zOdEPeba3tMm9cKlZQ13okhqfYX1bPxqG7liGM4FA-2TYWbXO9JGLX8qSYSqR3i2PT-GMHDh_CiQf6u6NG96IP3tDgHC1fAAqUpV3Rx54cv54UiuZT10--_X-eyY9RAJW2ciJsCS-QoiwHSwnP000AGK99p4Zqd6mH58OFg0/s2220/NYY%20Matt%20Carpenter%20PR.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKcDSnALBDweQnNG6zOdEPeba3tMm9cKlZQ13okhqfYX1bPxqG7liGM4FA-2TYWbXO9JGLX8qSYSqR3i2PT-GMHDh_CiQf6u6NG96IP3tDgHC1fAAqUpV3Rx54cv54UiuZT10--_X-eyY9RAJW2ciJsCS-QoiwHSwnP000AGK99p4Zqd6mH58OFg0/w294-h400/NYY%20Matt%20Carpenter%20PR.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gSt0jTazYBVWg-MKNMCibIZw0DUFB4YskyZsKtvpBdvKmb8-bPhsBXi26xVauvaMdCWko-qnfNjWbCtjiuNHtJuE63SOd1FZZkZdircspBR54Bmdw0JSC1XHgza5lnqmxw9iWmzmBIfJ4wTlQavFJKCpoE21-XQiXF0yA4g9qxjT6vwd6EFzxBUW/s2220/NYY%20Josh%20Donaldson.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gSt0jTazYBVWg-MKNMCibIZw0DUFB4YskyZsKtvpBdvKmb8-bPhsBXi26xVauvaMdCWko-qnfNjWbCtjiuNHtJuE63SOd1FZZkZdircspBR54Bmdw0JSC1XHgza5lnqmxw9iWmzmBIfJ4wTlQavFJKCpoE21-XQiXF0yA4g9qxjT6vwd6EFzxBUW/w294-h400/NYY%20Josh%20Donaldson.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKg6UZHMAspgPRaygSkjBoJ8xZWkIzO8K772o8-pRjpDd3O5EGuTzSz-9HCIyDKzhEy_LmP5GlqMrorDuWCSNGkj27KiHKZxxM3ys7J1xDEOCe0mD-hzJOI1YzOeGsOwBPtSkT1justJkJ6au3usbbq6I8ofCYVmSaOGL3v12Y2gR-fUJ_ovy_0XTU/s2220/NYY%20Aaron%20Hicks.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKg6UZHMAspgPRaygSkjBoJ8xZWkIzO8K772o8-pRjpDd3O5EGuTzSz-9HCIyDKzhEy_LmP5GlqMrorDuWCSNGkj27KiHKZxxM3ys7J1xDEOCe0mD-hzJOI1YzOeGsOwBPtSkT1justJkJ6au3usbbq6I8ofCYVmSaOGL3v12Y2gR-fUJ_ovy_0XTU/w294-h400/NYY%20Aaron%20Hicks.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><b><u>Rotation</u></b>: It seems strange to say this for the Yankees, but the rotation was 2022 New York's unquestioned strength. It had enough depth to ship out ANOTHER Tier 2 at the deadline for OF help after all! The leader is Tier 1 ace Nestor Cortes, who put together a brilliant card. At 680 points, he's actually outprices 60+ HR Aaron Judge! The Yankees $300 million arm is next up, with Cole bringing a Tier 2, Control 3 with no doubles card with a massive K range. Luis Severino provides a third ace-level card with a solid Control 4, on at 18 Tier 2 card. The rotation rounds out with a pair of stereotypical Tier 3 guys: Control 3, on at 18, at least three rolls for each outcome on the chart. The "big three" to this rotation matches up equally against anyone else (but the Dodgers) and I expect each of them to be drafted.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vn2c0Gs2qKw5bXxbp3BltGn6tZy00dvAPyzrJQsXnJj_1mkOwyQqHza5V53rRNWRlRVSY-gL7yINN7Bd1PNelylqoo0ePn6NYAjpAazDWYPoLAK3-yNAEhHFO-N7Keael-4PNaXksO1v5yBCAXotyC9d8UqaXmeTdMtnyMcsGqWV5FpaREGr0_v_/s2220/NYY%20Nestor%20Cortes%20FOIL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vn2c0Gs2qKw5bXxbp3BltGn6tZy00dvAPyzrJQsXnJj_1mkOwyQqHza5V53rRNWRlRVSY-gL7yINN7Bd1PNelylqoo0ePn6NYAjpAazDWYPoLAK3-yNAEhHFO-N7Keael-4PNaXksO1v5yBCAXotyC9d8UqaXmeTdMtnyMcsGqWV5FpaREGr0_v_/w294-h400/NYY%20Nestor%20Cortes%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW1PYNgZuPP96hl8lsLo3mH_XmxpUUpSZrvJDm5-5SYzZGnWwx_XXYsyBXBFanYMzPaK7Bnl4gzvIOpLN5rHh5HvbTAYZR5z3rAmyujwTggelWU-ogA6kOilIW64WIH5BsN1c4zw08Z1s2jS-ovMa5yhGYzjnyfIbZ85ipshBWiWc4H10QEdr-oZT/s2220/NYY%20Gerrit%20Cole.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZW1PYNgZuPP96hl8lsLo3mH_XmxpUUpSZrvJDm5-5SYzZGnWwx_XXYsyBXBFanYMzPaK7Bnl4gzvIOpLN5rHh5HvbTAYZR5z3rAmyujwTggelWU-ogA6kOilIW64WIH5BsN1c4zw08Z1s2jS-ovMa5yhGYzjnyfIbZ85ipshBWiWc4H10QEdr-oZT/w294-h400/NYY%20Gerrit%20Cole.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLT_fWS1Pb74CRHqvNOrKHUEgJ3vQr2cvQRmadRVoyVDEeSrQhYrpe1SeIq_jlx3sWKHvICTRJ0LZWOvyPwKAjZ6I-6Y24l89xCCjn9Jus__mhFfHSS-vEprRC1ud3r377Ti6XV6bec2u_NFeADI5TZH0T0Y8GMNh6zvOlf80Np-WPv1UMyE4mkM6W/s2220/NYY%20Luis%20Severino.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLT_fWS1Pb74CRHqvNOrKHUEgJ3vQr2cvQRmadRVoyVDEeSrQhYrpe1SeIq_jlx3sWKHvICTRJ0LZWOvyPwKAjZ6I-6Y24l89xCCjn9Jus__mhFfHSS-vEprRC1ud3r377Ti6XV6bec2u_NFeADI5TZH0T0Y8GMNh6zvOlf80Np-WPv1UMyE4mkM6W/w294-h400/NYY%20Luis%20Severino.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2gcXSAUqN5AQqFH4ehbbtJAialln-Npwyq60GDbXwySa3IA_BCIWd-mk19DCTA_7fkPnRDzTsM_G-5XXs9A76fZys5Ta1_1sGDQMcmxGrkBPjEwaq-AIZYTq8S7A9bFzceJ77GlI2IjVZ1OUHDM8P2ShCQ6pzpsbuavrHyPmvOE_d6wQQ0tG_08R/s2220/NYY%20Jameson%20Tailon.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2gcXSAUqN5AQqFH4ehbbtJAialln-Npwyq60GDbXwySa3IA_BCIWd-mk19DCTA_7fkPnRDzTsM_G-5XXs9A76fZys5Ta1_1sGDQMcmxGrkBPjEwaq-AIZYTq8S7A9bFzceJ77GlI2IjVZ1OUHDM8P2ShCQ6pzpsbuavrHyPmvOE_d6wQQ0tG_08R/w294-h400/NYY%20Jameson%20Tailon.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nK7q9KqB_6tUpdFRoWT072tKZOVP8Sb_RwxmHpFLswwgJuSFMpc6O8bKdMo0xn8r60aVrZYgPj-KnOrnTq9KwHhfZA5nLxbxvdzUVCGwwtGSnmtJdA_9CrRAkfHiH3qSgL_hfdiahf4dVheXK0-8eTtX00NV5VN3pK0XQ_rDtnAf2tEtdb3BxO0t/s2220/NYY%20Frankie%20Montas%20PR.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nK7q9KqB_6tUpdFRoWT072tKZOVP8Sb_RwxmHpFLswwgJuSFMpc6O8bKdMo0xn8r60aVrZYgPj-KnOrnTq9KwHhfZA5nLxbxvdzUVCGwwtGSnmtJdA_9CrRAkfHiH3qSgL_hfdiahf4dVheXK0-8eTtX00NV5VN3pK0XQ_rDtnAf2tEtdb3BxO0t/w294-h400/NYY%20Frankie%20Montas%20PR.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Bullpen</u></b>: Clay Holmes brought a stellar closer card, but I don't think I'd pay 230 pts for him when there's a lot of Tier 1 closers in this set for 220 pts. However, he's perfect for heavy GB builds. Schmidt has the nice IP 2, but even though he's cheap in '00 version, I don't really like a Tier 3, control 3 bullpen arm. I'd much rather take Loasiaga for 100 pts less and no doubles in exchange for 1 less IP. Of course, the guy that I'm targeting is Wandy's Tier 2, Control 4 card for 190 pts. Sure, he's 30 pts more than Doug Brocail, but dang, I love the Brocail chart/card. Luetege is actually super draftable as Tier 4, Control 3 at only 80 pts. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1OaUrIYXTeC_B8kTu1x9DZ2-dHtU2iwNhzccdq1rDYd_oFKk9yFW-KzQZBsLGZo5wtpVZc2zxFMfL-njglGuLsjDVXurqO3j0T22GZQ6cQ4TM5mYG57pR5jWZOVzy14ceoO80oY6ZRa1zLe9fAZ7dkVhEWa9IRRUe6IuQ5KG8dqDXkrVphzz5xIhw/s2220/NYY%20Clay%20Holmes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1OaUrIYXTeC_B8kTu1x9DZ2-dHtU2iwNhzccdq1rDYd_oFKk9yFW-KzQZBsLGZo5wtpVZc2zxFMfL-njglGuLsjDVXurqO3j0T22GZQ6cQ4TM5mYG57pR5jWZOVzy14ceoO80oY6ZRa1zLe9fAZ7dkVhEWa9IRRUe6IuQ5KG8dqDXkrVphzz5xIhw/w294-h400/NYY%20Clay%20Holmes.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrmJcbys3xv59LH2wswXkEAVz2sTxBNTkO7TI692yO0kd7x8C6C71TvcUHCFeUXh5I9uhjpbObfZRiIIXlHAS0GqZodeq8hDvYuWhcfUEAZ70TzUSrz8XDN9Ql8dsZDaFy0qryZgRy-Bd91BnKwkVwGDdkEccux0KsHfxCskrvkRRfh3YHrdPnUMV/s2220/NYY%20Clarke%20Schmidt.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrmJcbys3xv59LH2wswXkEAVz2sTxBNTkO7TI692yO0kd7x8C6C71TvcUHCFeUXh5I9uhjpbObfZRiIIXlHAS0GqZodeq8hDvYuWhcfUEAZ70TzUSrz8XDN9Ql8dsZDaFy0qryZgRy-Bd91BnKwkVwGDdkEccux0KsHfxCskrvkRRfh3YHrdPnUMV/w294-h400/NYY%20Clarke%20Schmidt.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp9HOhZ2quKiLCcJKhg6r2nvLVJoLowKP-e2yzy2dnZhcnuW4dYcGbd81epdP1X_Q3OPRJ9H8rL7A2wjwhVI_qDoMWaOS9WcWaMGTR2iBDWspPghfCjvCqUzbh1gkz92F-GKMhyMuni341W7jDmCeJbXoAnUgSkNhZ2V_HSyj8o2pdDcRX52aOztJ/s2220/NYY%20Wandy%20Peralta.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp9HOhZ2quKiLCcJKhg6r2nvLVJoLowKP-e2yzy2dnZhcnuW4dYcGbd81epdP1X_Q3OPRJ9H8rL7A2wjwhVI_qDoMWaOS9WcWaMGTR2iBDWspPghfCjvCqUzbh1gkz92F-GKMhyMuni341W7jDmCeJbXoAnUgSkNhZ2V_HSyj8o2pdDcRX52aOztJ/w294-h400/NYY%20Wandy%20Peralta.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yYvb7N8zw-OGq4qaisyeJNLc2fKkczvOeLolX-MDu8tCjka8t8Ky9AKAgC2d8VEvTdPtbl1oHALUZPRLQfGcbfGHdJ1Z2drRgO3Ljggj9S60EfmzbuZF4drkumYYZzI9NXvpUToA24j6oirYYmlX5uIzl1Rg25ASsFWeGwLM6DFEBuyxDis0vZAQ/s2220/NYY%20Jonathan%20Loaisiga.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yYvb7N8zw-OGq4qaisyeJNLc2fKkczvOeLolX-MDu8tCjka8t8Ky9AKAgC2d8VEvTdPtbl1oHALUZPRLQfGcbfGHdJ1Z2drRgO3Ljggj9S60EfmzbuZF4drkumYYZzI9NXvpUToA24j6oirYYmlX5uIzl1Rg25ASsFWeGwLM6DFEBuyxDis0vZAQ/w294-h400/NYY%20Jonathan%20Loaisiga.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqONuLCDdSltyBN5OIilOpSHLGJA1XP9SsEgPCLxYaJC0IShBIF7ApUIXXCed_3asGg-vgZwb5AdomXVljlAL0DIwL3NwcopJ0vOR0zaEjewObsRYq_xD7s6-8V__JJRSVO6zGATit7Dr_EE8q4WKAidRa5ssWuGz2F64Uf3784sO_cB8I19zjYwk/s2220/NYY%20Lucas%20Luetge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqONuLCDdSltyBN5OIilOpSHLGJA1XP9SsEgPCLxYaJC0IShBIF7ApUIXXCed_3asGg-vgZwb5AdomXVljlAL0DIwL3NwcopJ0vOR0zaEjewObsRYq_xD7s6-8V__JJRSVO6zGATit7Dr_EE8q4WKAidRa5ssWuGz2F64Uf3784sO_cB8I19zjYwk/w294-h400/NYY%20Lucas%20Luetge.png" width="294" /></a></div><p>The Yankees come in at <b>6800 points</b> for 22 players, with, incredibly, over 35% of those points being allocated to 4 players (and nearly 45% to their best 5 players)! Judge and Cortes alone are just barely under 20% of their team's points -- which is another way of saying, the Yankees absolutely have ELITE starpower, but depth is not their forte. </p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-64511811794122399452022-12-19T19:14:00.002-08:002022-12-19T19:14:19.503-08:002022 Set -- Philadelphia Phillies<p> The National League pennant winner was fortunate to the playoffs expanded to allow 6 seeds... and boy oh boy, did they take advantage! Dominating the Cardinals, powering past the NL East champion Braves and then cruising past their fellow wild card Padres in five games, the 9-2 run to the World Series was a sight to behold! The Phillies are led by their big free agent pickups from the last few seasons - Bryce Harper (duh), Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber. Personally, I'm excited to see if they can build on those 87 regular season wins after signing Trea Turner this offseason and, perhaps, snag their first title since 2008!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJitRUUTvV1rTRVaNp0a1jzhEdoLAWo9Wdi5IuoCxpqgUXbmhGmuTN78qiIkyGmwwl5eYI52dSp_fONZztFJRmURGTW4RQZGXXYM0aU5C9JdmqLM4D52CHu_EZZch2Y1mYmVJH0W0yjnmlj80WyID4ZD8Q_RbNlwCve4sFqTCw46uhbLCqGbAelX-Q/s2220/PHI%20Jimmy%20Rollins.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJitRUUTvV1rTRVaNp0a1jzhEdoLAWo9Wdi5IuoCxpqgUXbmhGmuTN78qiIkyGmwwl5eYI52dSp_fONZztFJRmURGTW4RQZGXXYM0aU5C9JdmqLM4D52CHu_EZZch2Y1mYmVJH0W0yjnmlj80WyID4ZD8Q_RbNlwCve4sFqTCw46uhbLCqGbAelX-Q/w294-h400/PHI%20Jimmy%20Rollins.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Philly phans are hoping Turner churns out a card similar to this classic from Jimmy in 2023!</span></div><p>Now let's get to the 2022 squad!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: This is a true feast-or-famine lineup, which I'm used to as a Brewers fan, and starts off with one of the more interesting 250 pt cards in the set -- Kyle Schwarber's OB 7, speed C, no defense card with a 1-4 K range and 5-12 walk range.... that, oh yeah, also smashes dingers from 14-20! He's certainly in the price range for most manager's #6 hitter, so it'll be interesting to see if his power production overcomes his lack of speed/defense. Likewise, Rhys Hoskins is an affordable hitter without any speed or defensive value that gives managers cheap xbh production -- since he's a 1B, I think he gets drafted as a cheap 6 or 7 hole hitter easily. These two sluggers are supported by the surefire stars -- JT Realmuto (arguably the best catcher in the set) and Bryce Harper. Harper is the only hitter over an OB 8 in the lineup, and he's giving xbh at 14 while playing +2 defense (looks like that injury helped him get a small sample size boost). Realmuto has phenomenal defense, A speed, and xbh at 13!!! Definitely worth the 400 pts in my book!</p><p><br /></p><p>The rest of the lineup is, in a word... brutal. I'd avoid drafting them, although Brandon Marsh is fun as an A speed with +2 CF defense and a ton of singles for a 9 hitter. Oh, and people are going to love the 260 pt OB 8 Segura (we always do ;)). But overall, feels like a step down from Houston's lineup... but hey, those bright spots at the top are FUN!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkq-jOksfXmW8so_N6uoXpO4PhrZH5xxiGIaiEK6JuKvkVfxM2nhoGMgyShtf0wxy_9ULy69ZtoL6h_fyZJnoVVLbCc-W7zf-59kdO_FCrB7fAp983TUl3umHoiHayJvirM1JMp-GS7mvCAuGjewb6PuKkD9_EZGqs_MutQYv4HSUNtKEAp2GWYCf/s2220/PHI%20Kyle%20Schwarber%20FOIL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkq-jOksfXmW8so_N6uoXpO4PhrZH5xxiGIaiEK6JuKvkVfxM2nhoGMgyShtf0wxy_9ULy69ZtoL6h_fyZJnoVVLbCc-W7zf-59kdO_FCrB7fAp983TUl3umHoiHayJvirM1JMp-GS7mvCAuGjewb6PuKkD9_EZGqs_MutQYv4HSUNtKEAp2GWYCf/w294-h400/PHI%20Kyle%20Schwarber%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIqahmtPPOrX7U388oS4-_u8EcsOVe0BcCDLZMVVhlva9n4La3U6qfVPD2wNbUg2D5L74eBBZJ_yc2M85OYfoGeg_jJ5j7L6E5S2xT-6gzTGVqrp7Zq5dpERuhElbUqUSJ1TTXGpkhNPcxGOGX0RD0t7RjgjvX9R0FlYYPwE_Cu374BIXDeeqjepX/s2220/PHI%20Rhys%20Hoskins.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u>Bench</u></b>: Versatile Vierling mans the Phillies' bench -- he's got speed and can play any OF slot for some nice flexibility at 170 pts.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwYYIxDV26VfzFoIOoI9KJN7gH8d63MJICoMAGdyJQaTFcvjtTBXQo4oviDN1xmd_rMCZp0EmRbDQ0TYtbEHqTE5YH2SII9e7zxV9bie-UVDdgCJPXw5P46IsS5i_x4l9HBgpKeNwVEZ04G2h7CyWJNHszC---F2sOU6oh64mQSeRZqi6FcbyTBIir/s2220/PHI%20Matt%20Vierling.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwYYIxDV26VfzFoIOoI9KJN7gH8d63MJICoMAGdyJQaTFcvjtTBXQo4oviDN1xmd_rMCZp0EmRbDQ0TYtbEHqTE5YH2SII9e7zxV9bie-UVDdgCJPXw5P46IsS5i_x4l9HBgpKeNwVEZ04G2h7CyWJNHszC---F2sOU6oh64mQSeRZqi6FcbyTBIir/w294-h400/PHI%20Matt%20Vierling.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u>Rotation</u></b>: Philadelphia has a solid rotation reliant on its two Tier 2, Control 3 aces: Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola. Basically, the Phillies decided to build around '00 Randy Johnson and '00 Kevin Millwood, which is always a bit risky (live and learn managers, we live and learn). That said, in this low OB set, they can absolutely get on a roll and just cruise through 6 or 7 innings. They're backed up by a pair of Tier 3 starters in Ranger Suarez (classic Control 4, on at 17) and trade deadline pickup Noah Syndergaard, who stayed healthy enough to earn a classic Control 3, on at 18 card. Rounding out the rotation was a rough season for Kyle Gibson, who dropped to a Tier 4. 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Most of the time, like with 30 for 30, we'll impose a high salary cap to keep it from getting TOO unbalanced or out of control. To that end, we've fallen into habits for certain teams -- KC likes small ball and power bullpens; the Red Sox love pitching heavy teams that use a lot of valuable, high OB hitters; etc etc etc.... the Phillies ALWAYS punt bullpen. It'll be Brad Lidge or Billy Wagner and a whole 'lotta below-100 pt scrubs while IP 8 Roy Halladay and Curt Schilling team with IP 7 Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee to work horse their way around the weakness. Oddly enough, in the classic "real life mirrors showdown" vein, the Phillies perpetually seemed to need some extra bullpen help in real life too.<br /><br />All that is a preamble to say.... this is a legit bullpen!!! I was SUPER surprised in a good way, and I'm hyped to add these guys to the potential squads in the future -- first, Brewers legend Corey Knebel is a decent Tier 3 closer who's going to garner looks for that 16-18 walk range. However, the addition of David Robertson was clutch, giving them a Tier 2, Control 6 stud too... we know people love the '00 Urbina, so I'm confident he'll be drafting. Philly has another pair of Tier 2 studs helping out afterwards, and both high controls! Rounding out is a real strong Tier 3 that I'm sure will be drafted to fill out a strong bullpen. Here, he'll be helping out Kyle Gibson or Noah when they struggle early-ish in games ;)</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcj2NkB_0lDy-KR3QmwFkS678tLgMkh-VyuhjYSDbAYCmfuNZo5vrC5DmMo-l9KzPa-QCFjAkVrrdTyYJF75jsZUX4gqphW24w-iBL0xgthBehe9iipJDzlVCqIpvDgt6xaASWZ918MukX-3ikNP2CBzqSxwH_nQKFnIgmBMqSAER-SUKoYB9iHzX/s2220/PHI%20Corey%20Knebel.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcj2NkB_0lDy-KR3QmwFkS678tLgMkh-VyuhjYSDbAYCmfuNZo5vrC5DmMo-l9KzPa-QCFjAkVrrdTyYJF75jsZUX4gqphW24w-iBL0xgthBehe9iipJDzlVCqIpvDgt6xaASWZ918MukX-3ikNP2CBzqSxwH_nQKFnIgmBMqSAER-SUKoYB9iHzX/w294-h400/PHI%20Corey%20Knebel.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiING2lfKfSquBKPfkWkpXPQ5TRHMJ1NIulSjYhUZfNWyjVnd1fjvtOZJRfkJLB8ohz-bNMeUzlF0UUIwmpMvLWxn3PQlTmPwCncw7gqtdogIxJ-u10Zp5xMo3GL0GRivpbDhJgumnOV6cMTtuSIM8eH0CCUkG0h8ZjodUzboB0oq8cd98gPhuesZ8n/s2220/PHI%20David%20Robertson.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiING2lfKfSquBKPfkWkpXPQ5TRHMJ1NIulSjYhUZfNWyjVnd1fjvtOZJRfkJLB8ohz-bNMeUzlF0UUIwmpMvLWxn3PQlTmPwCncw7gqtdogIxJ-u10Zp5xMo3GL0GRivpbDhJgumnOV6cMTtuSIM8eH0CCUkG0h8ZjodUzboB0oq8cd98gPhuesZ8n/w294-h400/PHI%20David%20Robertson.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOrmUs0Xsv7bzgDcV4T4iY9maVmTFpqmam3uwE8K5DT8P2Rugjn8QoNRXftfSznSqPdEe54GOzUu37t6znWMI9qz10IpJIQURqvjP4L2Jz_zmf9oI9E4vV_QurjFhmYu0_ghxgfRB_kuoPAJwVD71b5_38XU9OfZD6BvYPAfHoXGRfX3EGInLLOb1/s2220/PHI%20Jose%20Alvarado.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOrmUs0Xsv7bzgDcV4T4iY9maVmTFpqmam3uwE8K5DT8P2Rugjn8QoNRXftfSznSqPdEe54GOzUu37t6znWMI9qz10IpJIQURqvjP4L2Jz_zmf9oI9E4vV_QurjFhmYu0_ghxgfRB_kuoPAJwVD71b5_38XU9OfZD6BvYPAfHoXGRfX3EGInLLOb1/w294-h400/PHI%20Jose%20Alvarado.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRBH5Ph5X2w82MNmrvFyokXqh9Khj30YdqMBYoS0e7bWOyafBY581SOtiVaZI1WTifzjU4K6xSrv3GuYRlgEStMBuK_4XcSru0aAp6YsCdSjC4J3mow740yLJlSmimaX2EP7XT1cpbV04a_KApEJ0MZV1yBisU7e7BfKkPyoQAXQZ7xRz9K1V8rkW/s2220/PHI%20Seranthony%20Dominguez.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRBH5Ph5X2w82MNmrvFyokXqh9Khj30YdqMBYoS0e7bWOyafBY581SOtiVaZI1WTifzjU4K6xSrv3GuYRlgEStMBuK_4XcSru0aAp6YsCdSjC4J3mow740yLJlSmimaX2EP7XT1cpbV04a_KApEJ0MZV1yBisU7e7BfKkPyoQAXQZ7xRz9K1V8rkW/w294-h400/PHI%20Seranthony%20Dominguez.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rjw9UUytwWiND4Oyyktk1f3tiiwCpjqDf9HK884ojxOHE5BbNacc12lLBheJA8WQ7uZaOHWnbuYrJ-3mWVKgQh_Zu3WEZuklsL1cCzfyPQMlshlr7uKH2YVNzvKGFV8QJ1T3eTOQB4mg33FSHUlAM4mORZk1ex0ebPLsk6i-KK0uaGbYyXnHsy8c/s2220/PHI%20Andrew%20Bellatti.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rjw9UUytwWiND4Oyyktk1f3tiiwCpjqDf9HK884ojxOHE5BbNacc12lLBheJA8WQ7uZaOHWnbuYrJ-3mWVKgQh_Zu3WEZuklsL1cCzfyPQMlshlr7uKH2YVNzvKGFV8QJ1T3eTOQB4mg33FSHUlAM4mORZk1ex0ebPLsk6i-KK0uaGbYyXnHsy8c/w294-h400/PHI%20Andrew%20Bellatti.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><p>The Phillies come in at a commendable <b>5590 points</b>. It's not surprising they won't be blowing it out of the water points wise -- after all, the cards are based solely on regular season stats -- but you can definitely see their recipe for success in the postseason: get hot behind their tandem of Tier 2 aces and support them with four shutdown bullpen arms while the low OB lineup takes advantages when (if?) they gain an advantage roll. If Castellanos takes a step forward next season and Turner plays at a 400ish pt level, watch out in 2023 from Philadelphia!</p></div>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-88966724033970877832022-12-18T06:53:00.002-08:002022-12-18T06:53:39.777-08:002022 Set -- CHAMPION Houston Astros<p> After winning 106 games, Houston entered the playoffs as the #1 seed and the unquestioned favorite in the AL... and they lived up to the hype, cruising to their second title in six seasons. As I mentioned in the classics post, we switched to the 00 style for this set, so please enjoy some Houston studs! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWMJbIif0wOY_OqloeR7KHfdP2AGXVFQy1dy9Sf9Jq2RAdExQAV0V7OAoEXrEzw7aHXNubqArNmgzoRaY579K9iIE44zH6W3GZUZ-6TGo2TTSfHla0Wwemvte1h9aFUe9GeQAVQjNMap8DUrWYFqCJrdYBMdu-Xo-oHvOVRjxa47mlsR-kFD7bV0r/s2220/306%20Andy%20Pettitte%20(BORDERED).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWMJbIif0wOY_OqloeR7KHfdP2AGXVFQy1dy9Sf9Jq2RAdExQAV0V7OAoEXrEzw7aHXNubqArNmgzoRaY579K9iIE44zH6W3GZUZ-6TGo2TTSfHla0Wwemvte1h9aFUe9GeQAVQjNMap8DUrWYFqCJrdYBMdu-Xo-oHvOVRjxa47mlsR-kFD7bV0r/w294-h400/306%20Andy%20Pettitte%20(BORDERED).png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another classic Astro that I made recently to enjoy before we get into our first 2022 cards!</div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b><u>Lineup</u></b>: Houston's lineup was powered by two absolute beasts -- 540 pt Jose Altuve and 540 pt Yordan Alvarez, a part of OB 10 machines! Altuve is in the leadoff, with extra bases starting at 15 and an 18-20 HR range. I'd definitely take him and the 20 pts in savings over 00 Alomar or Shumpert. Meanwhile, Alvarez is everything you want in an impactful corner OF bat -- on base at 5, multiple doubles, 17-20 HR range... I love drafting a guy like him in the first round and, frankly, he's a unique card in this set, where high OB and high power is scarce! In fact, I'm fairly certain Houston is the ONLY team with two hitters over 500 pts (unless you count the Matt Carpenter pennant run card for the Yankees with minimal PA) in the entire league, giving them a major advantage. In a 12 (or even 10) team draft, I expect both Altuve and Alvarez off the board in round 1. <br /><br />However, it's not like there are scrubs around them -- Pena may only be an OB 6, but his chart is lethal and he's got speed/defense for days at SS. Bregman put together another VERY draftable card as a 290 pt OB 8, particularly with that +3 defense, while Kyle Tucker's OB 7 card is loaded with xbh results. He should clean up emphatically in some fun "ducks on the pond" situations. Michael Brantley just keeps on keeping on with another CHEAP card with good on base and tons of singles. Trade additions Vazquez and Mancini added some much needed depth with powerful OB 7 cards, love that for this lineup, because with OB 7 Chas at the bottom, there's really no "take a breather" hitter in the lineup, especially for all the Control 3 or 4 pitchers in this set, although it could certainly go quiet for a stretch if the pitcher's rolling even medium, but this is a team designed to take MAX advantage of 2-3 bad rolls and turn them into runs in a hurry!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3oLe8OAgSciXldSp3m9XkL9rykru44rgi4rmAXUu8CFSNKTW6XA0aXgC0IaXDg5eFO4K67oobojPipA1EB2I9Wq3df_SNaAV_LcYTgpqjzdPYA_6J_Jr86OB1AfyXMEutkReEsZtFmECvNuMgY_EEdEngsT1lcDZs8GpgcJoaDulRe7iPW71qnwA/s2220/HOU%20Jose%20Altuve%20FOIL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3oLe8OAgSciXldSp3m9XkL9rykru44rgi4rmAXUu8CFSNKTW6XA0aXgC0IaXDg5eFO4K67oobojPipA1EB2I9Wq3df_SNaAV_LcYTgpqjzdPYA_6J_Jr86OB1AfyXMEutkReEsZtFmECvNuMgY_EEdEngsT1lcDZs8GpgcJoaDulRe7iPW71qnwA/w294-h400/HOU%20Jose%20Altuve%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Yuli shows why they signed Abreu this offseason, but I also see Diaz getting drafted if you're doing 1/5 bench points for his ability to bolster the infield in late inning situations.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoVe_yB5RGd8UYnX6l_yxue9Cny9GwPCQO1Brhj7K49SNGJWNfWQlD66FOhHVQu-5eiUjALdTPzj5m6BKbgFf6Tkq3-_49UMX04luPE5HsHB6wpR1a6kFwf0IQjd47D0McPTtZMlBFyXhREGJrleD8CrWJCKoQu9px16KEoiuDKq8bnMckIsglsx_/s2220/HOU%20Martin%20Maldonado.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoVe_yB5RGd8UYnX6l_yxue9Cny9GwPCQO1Brhj7K49SNGJWNfWQlD66FOhHVQu-5eiUjALdTPzj5m6BKbgFf6Tkq3-_49UMX04luPE5HsHB6wpR1a6kFwf0IQjd47D0McPTtZMlBFyXhREGJrleD8CrWJCKoQu9px16KEoiuDKq8bnMckIsglsx_/w294-h400/HOU%20Martin%20Maldonado.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfjFH3d5OPi4NhkGULZEfwkaKgrzZPpJbHugFYz_Rpd7bqiy91PAkI_1Y2Gn99Je26zRcEjUmYGoU3Lc_HX-xmMBzK5TwESigWY_ouUzWJTafRg01qkaWhKw1-O7xFQbkwT1etChDr6Xcst-n-SNwr7h5ybbCezZgiaTq8oCM2XOopEEWpEoZbYkr/s2220/HOU%20Yuli%20Gurriel.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfjFH3d5OPi4NhkGULZEfwkaKgrzZPpJbHugFYz_Rpd7bqiy91PAkI_1Y2Gn99Je26zRcEjUmYGoU3Lc_HX-xmMBzK5TwESigWY_ouUzWJTafRg01qkaWhKw1-O7xFQbkwT1etChDr6Xcst-n-SNwr7h5ybbCezZgiaTq8oCM2XOopEEWpEoZbYkr/w294-h400/HOU%20Yuli%20Gurriel.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmaWLZ4cMpNTDHN3cRh7RPZcMs2v-orOudyEARD0uUF5nI5BSdvdYyjrNfK8Nh5cmsw2fllLmIJ77-1a_fmveab2MjK_e83EwFMwyq2wQ27g4nG5Jo5wyq6ixTy1ddBcHHcqCDLnV6KIvQEZ7sgLUVw52pan9LKYNGazFnqLiIrcNy_CdUcIx904G/s2220/HOU%20Aledyms%20Diaz.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmaWLZ4cMpNTDHN3cRh7RPZcMs2v-orOudyEARD0uUF5nI5BSdvdYyjrNfK8Nh5cmsw2fllLmIJ77-1a_fmveab2MjK_e83EwFMwyq2wQ27g4nG5Jo5wyq6ixTy1ddBcHHcqCDLnV6KIvQEZ7sgLUVw52pan9LKYNGazFnqLiIrcNy_CdUcIx904G/w294-h400/HOU%20Aledyms%20Diaz.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Rotation</u></b>: What more can be said about Verlander's greatness? He's already a champion, Cy Young winner, MVP and unquestionably cool guy off the field. To bounce back like he did after tommy john was special and, frankly, unprecedented -- 1.75 ERA and 0.829 WHIP in 175 innings, compiling a 18-4 record and a 9.5 k/9 rate. Sensational!!! As a result, Verlander is the team's obvious ace as a Tier 1 starter with no doubles! He's got a full 6 IP and can easily be stretched 7 innings. He's expensive at 720 points, but well worth it for the dominance against low OB hitters in this set.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rotation doesn't fall off too hard after its ace though, and is truly Houston's strength. First team all MLB Framber Valdez brings a no doubles Tier 3 that can eat innings and will be VERY popular among managers that love building around double plays with his 8-14 GB result. Houston then has a PAIR of Tier 2 starters in its 3 and 4 slots!!! Amazing depth to this rotation, with each of the first four starters costing 530 pts or more!! A Tier 3 starter rounds it out, and each of these SP is a likely target in a 12 team draft.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMAGPwlv0snMYZYYqZPvUC-lmPm6TDS28bUlr8WR9AUiWUpJWZ4ek8e94OcyMoCp0he77geDabbmMupRscyeGwxDz91cZfrDbKRNMoEp1LKjUJl9qzNoJROSE9OreE0c8So6gx1rApXj5IeNhTnLW3mK4Sblkl0-i5MTOV4DRI3PWEg6pGbCmB4_G/s2220/HOU%20Justin%20Verlander%20FOIL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMAGPwlv0snMYZYYqZPvUC-lmPm6TDS28bUlr8WR9AUiWUpJWZ4ek8e94OcyMoCp0he77geDabbmMupRscyeGwxDz91cZfrDbKRNMoEp1LKjUJl9qzNoJROSE9OreE0c8So6gx1rApXj5IeNhTnLW3mK4Sblkl0-i5MTOV4DRI3PWEg6pGbCmB4_G/w294-h400/HOU%20Justin%20Verlander%20FOIL.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTmEZ9RFG8zEfe8eJIsu3RlE1f5-Yl22TgcpMACYR7VL7aCE9OwEgbjK0wzAyywuAqI1U0kPO-l6Nb6HPlxse6W3-i_Rme_7ljpHo-S5_fCf67N5h1i8msAPsNejtEs6DsUaOOkJA-CKJgb8YqbgO9OJiCbteDloWzP5OWQs3-0zMfbVOSJjqnK8L/s2220/HOU%20Framber%20Valdez.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTmEZ9RFG8zEfe8eJIsu3RlE1f5-Yl22TgcpMACYR7VL7aCE9OwEgbjK0wzAyywuAqI1U0kPO-l6Nb6HPlxse6W3-i_Rme_7ljpHo-S5_fCf67N5h1i8msAPsNejtEs6DsUaOOkJA-CKJgb8YqbgO9OJiCbteDloWzP5OWQs3-0zMfbVOSJjqnK8L/w294-h400/HOU%20Framber%20Valdez.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiH0jrcAIc0GDyiNtQIfS9VhkjPaqUCt6IzmFuaU5e_oTPYVmkBy4PGWxe68Kybx-lpj-bxzOeX_VyfdpqSkrybqc5CBc4B0hrPFSBAHVfoiW0QE1dvNtWN_0mEePb8GowTcoO-fn-Imkxg3JL5795JV7WUCgkp8D3r0UlKjiXBIqcseENL8IBOj13/s2220/HOU%20Luis%20Garcia.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiH0jrcAIc0GDyiNtQIfS9VhkjPaqUCt6IzmFuaU5e_oTPYVmkBy4PGWxe68Kybx-lpj-bxzOeX_VyfdpqSkrybqc5CBc4B0hrPFSBAHVfoiW0QE1dvNtWN_0mEePb8GowTcoO-fn-Imkxg3JL5795JV7WUCgkp8D3r0UlKjiXBIqcseENL8IBOj13/w294-h400/HOU%20Luis%20Garcia.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRHMuk0eZmnzSA3ZHLmjM0hgsj8Cg4XXgMzrl3aYy0HRDqnVTjajn8kA9UZ84hvUhpq5hunD6M5Xlpp731GjsUuvJO2Gah33cPQriobPMOGK1h2qp5KFttjpvl_eJDcRrxsH4HfoZoeDw4FBH_ZS4Q2VbU_47hmMZPh36WJDQe3ZvwG9V_Cex2UGu/s2220/HOU%20Cristian%20Javier.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRHMuk0eZmnzSA3ZHLmjM0hgsj8Cg4XXgMzrl3aYy0HRDqnVTjajn8kA9UZ84hvUhpq5hunD6M5Xlpp731GjsUuvJO2Gah33cPQriobPMOGK1h2qp5KFttjpvl_eJDcRrxsH4HfoZoeDw4FBH_ZS4Q2VbU_47hmMZPh36WJDQe3ZvwG9V_Cex2UGu/w294-h400/HOU%20Cristian%20Javier.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PDny2lNwFKCb1mmo6wqDzi5ofO0nrmwXyiEIOb92UpQpLajBxdgdxjff53mhkSI6r9WBkmSnRqNyg7qw3qnrN-NZ9AlLKKnNy7difDZo-4Rf_Fu8PsW4zbrwbaT1nHX_Upbt4Ln0lHovnap77Zq9zoi2DM_XgZj3Om8De5w0NyVIh-1YVfw2j0Nb/s2220/HOU%20Jose%20Urquidy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PDny2lNwFKCb1mmo6wqDzi5ofO0nrmwXyiEIOb92UpQpLajBxdgdxjff53mhkSI6r9WBkmSnRqNyg7qw3qnrN-NZ9AlLKKnNy7difDZo-4Rf_Fu8PsW4zbrwbaT1nHX_Upbt4Ln0lHovnap77Zq9zoi2DM_XgZj3Om8De5w0NyVIh-1YVfw2j0Nb/w294-h400/HOU%20Jose%20Urquidy.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Bullpen</u>: The Astros' elite rotation is supported by a strong bullpen. Pressly is a lockdown closer, giving you a Tier 1, no doubles card with fantastic control. Houston has the luxury of leading into him with Control 5, Tier 2 Neris and Control 4, Tier 2 Stanek. With the 7-8-9 innings locked down, Houston can turn to their fourth reliever when needed elsewhere, and although he's a Tier 4, Maton's no doubles chart is sure to get him drafted in most 12 team leagues.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzC4C_sPaKusA7mnw68IKpF93y14S_kas1Zjg97LYUtnUjy-JZ2K3evHDI1wjbkUwacXoDSjU3AudRWdM47rr-slTDOd5Qi4Q3rMHq0W_mbX9yjTADk8Efv1yF5fLpiuS2P3j_TBukXSikeJcgyvDbsE1RzUOSvkt1APnj-s6IdjnAtTC6L0iCyeaq/s2220/HOU%20Ryan%20Pressly.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzC4C_sPaKusA7mnw68IKpF93y14S_kas1Zjg97LYUtnUjy-JZ2K3evHDI1wjbkUwacXoDSjU3AudRWdM47rr-slTDOd5Qi4Q3rMHq0W_mbX9yjTADk8Efv1yF5fLpiuS2P3j_TBukXSikeJcgyvDbsE1RzUOSvkt1APnj-s6IdjnAtTC6L0iCyeaq/w294-h400/HOU%20Ryan%20Pressly.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3De6eIyHql_oHs9YvGO0endq9wf74Wf2TFrdw8E_70vGvaPpxswFMAYiG_sfiKEAOEFIU1szVzoY9bBtpbL6sY31VQh-uZr4cSHtOzuDm3X4u3WGq0l4xrbG1SBNbbLEVTA1vzohEm_bIIiJTh-O_6HW-5n0Muy5XP-3VEiVuSGRI7SRIA4I4rQ-p/s2220/HOU%20Hector%20Neris.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3De6eIyHql_oHs9YvGO0endq9wf74Wf2TFrdw8E_70vGvaPpxswFMAYiG_sfiKEAOEFIU1szVzoY9bBtpbL6sY31VQh-uZr4cSHtOzuDm3X4u3WGq0l4xrbG1SBNbbLEVTA1vzohEm_bIIiJTh-O_6HW-5n0Muy5XP-3VEiVuSGRI7SRIA4I4rQ-p/w294-h400/HOU%20Hector%20Neris.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaGWzE4CK0FIurTuYYHMXNPqjXpdPoYCuPJeKfuHEQmLaGz1eZgyRP1ZBZaS8cNPa4eVMockiQz8bqkRvlVumtNX9qiZfcEUYtV-Cd3m83Ylra0A1ux6R7V5l50m7w_Xnw66gh4a4Xw3iRhXFvDpjM6oTdupiERh4jrzqfOYD9VxnwAtXYYeqWZCF/s2220/HOU%20Ryne%20Stanek.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaGWzE4CK0FIurTuYYHMXNPqjXpdPoYCuPJeKfuHEQmLaGz1eZgyRP1ZBZaS8cNPa4eVMockiQz8bqkRvlVumtNX9qiZfcEUYtV-Cd3m83Ylra0A1ux6R7V5l50m7w_Xnw66gh4a4Xw3iRhXFvDpjM6oTdupiERh4jrzqfOYD9VxnwAtXYYeqWZCF/w294-h400/HOU%20Ryne%20Stanek.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLS_RNDA4SwRb5j0LF5nqWP_OX9HWPuNsiCbmdW-EHk0ctdKRrxzc7sabj5gUnFZeTwQrVsq7FeBQV9ZDPgT1hfJ8MDbMkmhcVXtbJKxd2IwqHLdthKL41dHeHZkS3e2og_zEZMu9EaTxibgIsIZ3xRDfOS010EJKwT7ROeuTOlrfNso9Mg227JvH/s2220/HOU%20Phil%20Maton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLS_RNDA4SwRb5j0LF5nqWP_OX9HWPuNsiCbmdW-EHk0ctdKRrxzc7sabj5gUnFZeTwQrVsq7FeBQV9ZDPgT1hfJ8MDbMkmhcVXtbJKxd2IwqHLdthKL41dHeHZkS3e2og_zEZMu9EaTxibgIsIZ3xRDfOS010EJKwT7ROeuTOlrfNso9Mg227JvH/w294-h400/HOU%20Phil%20Maton.png" width="294" /></a></div><br /><p>Overall, your 2022 champions come in at <b>6400 points </b>for their 21 players. While it's possible the Dodgers will catch them, obviously this is one of the stronger teams of the set. They have no discernible weakness outside of lineup depth, but the potent Alvarez/Altuve combination gives them more than enough bang for their elite pitching staff's buck! </p><p><br /></p><p></p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-18639939570795167522022-12-11T12:07:00.002-08:002022-12-11T12:07:30.196-08:002022 Set: New year, old style (Classic Stars)<p> Matt and I have been working hard to complete a 2022 Set in the original, 2000-style! I'm happy to report that we've finished it, along with a nice assortment of classic stars that we wanted to make as we were going along... I think Matt may have a special plan in store for these cards, the 2022 set, and the OG 2000 set ;)</p><p>Without further ado, let's take a look at some classic stars to re-introduce most players favorite Showdown art style!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP4pG_YcRjv3lhFrAHjpfGfKE5Chw3-Y_VQgy0Dm7yb3pBCkckJK4K3VP7E1Uw7UXUQ8RqLXZCNmzj4zaDYP11O9DjAF-_EFZijKJtx7VUIHbvVoMqK4hqVO1S33Jl1zjw1AALUl5mHRBLpNTFSsnS7vFm6Fle3Qxn0bgdhp5-_xXJt8JhTfEPAd6/s2220/ARI%20Curt%20Schilling.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1632" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP4pG_YcRjv3lhFrAHjpfGfKE5Chw3-Y_VQgy0Dm7yb3pBCkckJK4K3VP7E1Uw7UXUQ8RqLXZCNmzj4zaDYP11O9DjAF-_EFZijKJtx7VUIHbvVoMqK4hqVO1S33Jl1zjw1AALUl5mHRBLpNTFSsnS7vFm6Fle3Qxn0bgdhp5-_xXJt8JhTfEPAd6/w294-h400/ARI%20Curt%20Schilling.png" width="294" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well there you have it -- a great assortment of classic cards from every team!! Now keep your eyes open for the 2022 set, coming soon!</div><p><br /></p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-16187306075304530302022-11-10T05:26:00.000-08:002022-11-10T05:26:14.877-08:00NBA Showdown 30 for 30: Simulation through December<p> Unfortunately, I was too busy to post the update after November, but we're getting a post after the December portion. Now three months into the simulation, get ready for an update on the standings, stats and thoughts on teams!! Let's get started:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBR8_uoYPixrsxqpL9vdJkecPSSPEPtBx5xzDt9h-z8ck7J55z56t4cC-5ho2EOlpBpLtWnhJ1y8YLCGPQN2Ksa-PkZqwFLeeVbSYd1uBnECHkTuR0TnEFVWHFEX7u-vW5M-tPfgpGFAUR1mGmpyYQCLz9foRG6sHNIZhXgmjvkVl93CiSOgMTTZg/s1110/DAL%20Luka%20Doncic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBR8_uoYPixrsxqpL9vdJkecPSSPEPtBx5xzDt9h-z8ck7J55z56t4cC-5ho2EOlpBpLtWnhJ1y8YLCGPQN2Ksa-PkZqwFLeeVbSYd1uBnECHkTuR0TnEFVWHFEX7u-vW5M-tPfgpGFAUR1mGmpyYQCLz9foRG6sHNIZhXgmjvkVl93CiSOgMTTZg/w294-h400/DAL%20Luka%20Doncic.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Luka led the Mavs to an 18-3 start through November and is averaging 28.9/10.8/7.1 through 39 games</span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>STANDINGS</u></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmUUp_3pTX2kFl7c1bdx1hc3f8mrWDJ108DIPTzs1zKgA469AeD2vwHBWgX5nmZFIugSr2ki4Rt9m7pVu14DLVXi5VbmAQhuCYP_1qBR9zcQnXWabd2aZj_6U92P2YtOKa6leOzvltqfRwjsR4NEZPnhAq6RQhShzCxRLMrbpEXXyn-P-EsTwKZEE/s1372/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-05%20at%207.53.45%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1372" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmUUp_3pTX2kFl7c1bdx1hc3f8mrWDJ108DIPTzs1zKgA469AeD2vwHBWgX5nmZFIugSr2ki4Rt9m7pVu14DLVXi5VbmAQhuCYP_1qBR9zcQnXWabd2aZj_6U92P2YtOKa6leOzvltqfRwjsR4NEZPnhAq6RQhShzCxRLMrbpEXXyn-P-EsTwKZEE/w640-h262/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-05%20at%207.53.45%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><u>Best Differentials</u></b><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>New York Knicks 13.8</li><li>San Antonio Spurs 11.9</li><li>Chicago Bulls 10.9</li><li>Minnesota Timberwolves 9.3</li><li>Dallas Mavericks 7.8</li><li>Philadelphia 76ers 7.3</li><li>Oklahoma City Thunder 6.6</li><li>Brooklyn Nets 3.5</li><li>Detroit Pistons 3.3</li><li>New Orleans Pelicans 3.0</li></ol><div><u>Best Offense</u></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>New York Knicks 128.1</li><li>Chicago Bulls 120.6</li><li>Toronto Raptors 120.5</li><li>Denver Nuggets 119.6</li><li>Dallas Mavericks 117.9</li><li>Los Angeles Clippers 116.8</li><li>New Orleans Pelicans 115.4</li><li>Oklahoma City Thunder 115.1</li><li>San Antonio Spurs 114.3</li><li>Washington Wizards 114.3</li></ol></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Best Defense</u></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>San Antonio Spurs 102.5</li><li>Philadelphia 76ers 103.1</li><li>Minnesota Timberwolves 103.4</li><li>Brooklyn Nets 105.8</li><li>Indiana Pacers 108.0</li><li>Oklahoma City Thunder 108.4</li><li>Portland Trailblazers 108.9</li><li>Memphis Grizzlies 109.1</li><li>Miami Heat 109.4</li><li>Chicago Bulls 109.7</li></ol><div>Also, through 555 games simulated, the average score is <b>112.07-111.48</b>. In short, I'm loving the believability of the sim so far (outside the Knicks' early dominance ;)).</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">PLAYER STATS</span></u></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Let's take a look at the leaderboards! I think you can spot that team rebounding seems to be a good predictor of success, as is having two guards with PG eligibility getting huge minutes -- those bonus assists from guys like Luka and Kidd is clutch... although so is both their 7+ rpg!! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRbbRi8z-PsC3whEC2ZpazND4Zf1BZ5mn2RUJSgq1XN3E8vjQUdQOvYzcCSjXeUfPk1PWrkwryLeVoZyvlz34LAvwstsZu_y_IpRPxjmfkqJj6cQM8QIhKUXI_6lvvJCgHkDpWtuoKQddcR84i9I8OE9jHbUqa_OndrOfxWrhheYzbQ6EfuN58hh-/s720/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.10.34%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="678" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRbbRi8z-PsC3whEC2ZpazND4Zf1BZ5mn2RUJSgq1XN3E8vjQUdQOvYzcCSjXeUfPk1PWrkwryLeVoZyvlz34LAvwstsZu_y_IpRPxjmfkqJj6cQM8QIhKUXI_6lvvJCgHkDpWtuoKQddcR84i9I8OE9jHbUqa_OndrOfxWrhheYzbQ6EfuN58hh-/w376-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.10.34%20AM.png" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9KTKKZ4zWqX1rBsjBSODbno7eVD8QQpwAuUu72TQC2N7Gpx8QpJ81HvLeGR8Y8YOb6iPWq1vaK50_kuP9Oj43ZJhW03oLOXP5yOuXKjtkbARD2DR-ghq1zsLi-JFpYb0foEdEYkZtlQfQCQiUhbnnOGFV6Ne5En6yu9fsWiivkxck2R_4gnkrvPJ/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.11.26%20AM.png" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div>Another new, interesting stat that is game specific is a player's "VALUE SCORE" </div><div><br /></div><div>This rating comes from dividing a player's cumulative game score by their points, showing how much game score per point you're receiving... while my value picks of Ewing and Wesbrook are way up there, the Wolves' Michael Beasley is currently on top of this one!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mjbh4e21WdJ-qOz1-YhXmdGNigfFK4h8R35SFw0KQf8WC7aaVcnpaPt37rY7e8IzgXtcfptytitq_Zj2EBmCJ4uxPg-m2sUAxzerIWKkKsWslig4S5IMMp0FUflWNzZsSh_EqhlUjlQjzKUd8EwdxEUsZqbQ8roHBS4g_j1zDm5xjyWXPcVeBfOq/s1028/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.15.51%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="466" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mjbh4e21WdJ-qOz1-YhXmdGNigfFK4h8R35SFw0KQf8WC7aaVcnpaPt37rY7e8IzgXtcfptytitq_Zj2EBmCJ4uxPg-m2sUAxzerIWKkKsWslig4S5IMMp0FUflWNzZsSh_EqhlUjlQjzKUd8EwdxEUsZqbQ8roHBS4g_j1zDm5xjyWXPcVeBfOq/w290-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.15.51%20AM.png" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div>With a current 25-12 record, the Wolves are definitely reaping the rewards of having a sub-500 pt player providing 980 pt value to the starting lineup!!! Carmelo is also playing out of his mind, like a near 2000 pt player, so we'll see (a) if that continues; (b) explains why the Knicks are currently playing out of this world and leading the league in wins, point differential, and offense!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV08jv3dxOJTOQSeqBtmPlgPZd-tcpj36zoto6pF6P_noIyMnn_oHRfQ1g7w2iW0ID1wKhVNjNFXFDKbveaPne6tSDaSvoa948L5TWekOYcK7jeBbl6K2nV_uhc0tFabrkisp0KpXS3eRmCu9tybVth4WjrrCzMKF0GtSyQDgUkRC79Cy1VJT3YYn8/s560/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.20.15%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV08jv3dxOJTOQSeqBtmPlgPZd-tcpj36zoto6pF6P_noIyMnn_oHRfQ1g7w2iW0ID1wKhVNjNFXFDKbveaPne6tSDaSvoa948L5TWekOYcK7jeBbl6K2nV_uhc0tFabrkisp0KpXS3eRmCu9tybVth4WjrrCzMKF0GtSyQDgUkRC79Cy1VJT3YYn8/w300-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-10%20at%207.20.15%20AM.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mr. Value is averaging a ridiculous 22.2 ppg, 5.7 apg, 11.6 rpg in nearly 45 mpg</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you've enjoyed this short update -- we'll be back with January's results and further breakdowns soon! If anything has been surprising you or you've got predictions, let us know!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-42359331566706519612022-10-23T11:30:00.004-07:002022-10-23T11:30:55.893-07:00NBA Showdown: 30 for 30 -- October games<p> The simulation has begun!!! You can check out how the simulator runs <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsvHk19YnGE&list=LL&index=2">here</a>, as commissioner Matt explains the simulation in detail. The video shows the first 30 games played, but now we're over 100 games in -- that's right, all October games have been simulated! Of course, with teams starting play at the backend of the month, that means most teams are only 6 games into the season, but we've already had some fun results.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjZPl9mHqDs1xudN4bHbtv8ctCSTb5bma6doicO_dvoV-r_BYWHzTMH1EMbB2LnnVSBlcOf-cllywRy-p919lcxkxredes3AGfNp_r2LNNjNP3T4AFc_DngUTxvpzLFH46wSxF30ViyzGIx6_sfcWUAerbwCJgvH24jRif_r_PpOH3kjkJZ9zwV-A/s1110/DET-Grant%20Hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjZPl9mHqDs1xudN4bHbtv8ctCSTb5bma6doicO_dvoV-r_BYWHzTMH1EMbB2LnnVSBlcOf-cllywRy-p919lcxkxredes3AGfNp_r2LNNjNP3T4AFc_DngUTxvpzLFH46wSxF30ViyzGIx6_sfcWUAerbwCJgvH24jRif_r_PpOH3kjkJZ9zwV-A/w294-h400/DET-Grant%20Hill.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><p>Now, let's get to the (early) standings!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: medium;">POST-OCTOBER STANDINGS</span></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrG4QXroiC9gbB8qc0YWC3zhgW-wY4hoJIRim5PVe-Owq4x8UjzsbEftNNDKhvOPneEbQJXA0j5NQDkaftrJgg5UXpnxghewrParxKrimKsqYSy7a1Zk9yTgFFMf8_aPyA93zviF-VDwkmPx9WjDw6qB1VtZ1orJcLhH5qg-qPbpwrwjI8fhRbbAY/s1424/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-22%20at%206.25.15%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1424" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrG4QXroiC9gbB8qc0YWC3zhgW-wY4hoJIRim5PVe-Owq4x8UjzsbEftNNDKhvOPneEbQJXA0j5NQDkaftrJgg5UXpnxghewrParxKrimKsqYSy7a1Zk9yTgFFMf8_aPyA93zviF-VDwkmPx9WjDw6qB1VtZ1orJcLhH5qg-qPbpwrwjI8fhRbbAY/w640-h248/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-22%20at%206.25.15%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>Immediately, what jumped out to me was the lack of ANY unbeaten teams. We thought this league would be very evenly matched, and the early games have me confident that'll ring true. That said, the Celtics and Suns look extremely potent thanks to an offensively powerful big three. Especially Boston getting nearly 90 points per game from their big three: Kyrie (26.8 ppg), Pierce (27.8 ppg) and Tatum (30.7 ppg). I don't know how sustainable that is, but I believe those scoring machines can carry them to 60+ wins.</p><p>However, the Sixers seem like the most deadly team in the east to me thanks to the wild rebounding efforts of C Embiid, PF/SF Barkley and PG(!!) Ben Simmons. All that said, the Knicks are rolling out the best point differential through six games... showing that the "Atlantic" division truly is the toughest in the league!</p><p>I don't want to focus too much on W-L early on (as you can see, the vast majority of teams are extremely tightly bunched up) and I think these standings will be very fluid. Case in point -- the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs started 0-3 and were getting smacked down... all because David Robinson, who should easily score at least 24 ppg, was dreadfully underperforming. Low and behold, he starts rolling well and they go on a four game tear, putting them back at 4-3 and with a positive win differential again.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u>POST-OCTOBER PLAYER STATISTICS</u></b></p><p>Now let's look at some of the individual leaders in points, assists and rebound.... But I have to note, right now Russell Westbrook is averaging a triple double (26.1 ppg, 12 apg, 10.4 rpg). Definitely going to be exciting to track his attempt at the "triple double average" across this whole season! Now, let's check out some statistical leaderboards:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUXJFQ5Lmusbk_aE08MBsrinmTWiWnbQoU7s7mlHaYtOl7Et5gDOkykIUW4biTUI1DXgu_Pjj4668DAKx0faXxmZY6nCm8Bo6SSpjcsgYeGPuzkO5GOwyKhGjjGVzWClHM40RQ4Kkq2GdVjg2_6AEyLr922wPoZahneq04kkkWfFI7rxAiX02442s/s560/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-23%20at%2012.55.17%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="560" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUXJFQ5Lmusbk_aE08MBsrinmTWiWnbQoU7s7mlHaYtOl7Et5gDOkykIUW4biTUI1DXgu_Pjj4668DAKx0faXxmZY6nCm8Bo6SSpjcsgYeGPuzkO5GOwyKhGjjGVzWClHM40RQ4Kkq2GdVjg2_6AEyLr922wPoZahneq04kkkWfFI7rxAiX02442s/w400-h323/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-23%20at%2012.55.17%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZjPobMPlZxOFGKfyhRulztRhuiQtkBc5j7KumhvuKjygmbclD5EvD2z235Eowwopuzetwkk_WRLTtUPP1ov4Fr81hyTe2PX6PRld5Ys3vAOq9b5g3c5PjiP3xEASJBh1ZAe7veA-_jKazh9t895Kza7v7rEm0r-paP8t-xDGygx0RawroP7oZgnR/s572/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-23%20at%2012.55.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="572" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZjPobMPlZxOFGKfyhRulztRhuiQtkBc5j7KumhvuKjygmbclD5EvD2z235Eowwopuzetwkk_WRLTtUPP1ov4Fr81hyTe2PX6PRld5Ys3vAOq9b5g3c5PjiP3xEASJBh1ZAe7veA-_jKazh9t895Kza7v7rEm0r-paP8t-xDGygx0RawroP7oZgnR/w400-h270/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-23%20at%2012.55.35%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgGUYykCpbwu6WGqDsl786CUSvQRuXPXN6BNg2y3JcWyFOpA3Dhn5awRTWuJPHaQsU15uQogfmbijYymtzaH9EzZk7RJ7DYhJsEescsKhqMABzz9l58Ri0x-qd7RNbpH4TgM0i5K4UlFSY680K-7M9BJ4eSiiMOIhXBP7DGSxUcA3c-4sXR8Fo5rT/s632/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-23%20at%2012.56.01%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="632" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgGUYykCpbwu6WGqDsl786CUSvQRuXPXN6BNg2y3JcWyFOpA3Dhn5awRTWuJPHaQsU15uQogfmbijYymtzaH9EzZk7RJ7DYhJsEescsKhqMABzz9l58Ri0x-qd7RNbpH4TgM0i5K4UlFSY680K-7M9BJ4eSiiMOIhXBP7DGSxUcA3c-4sXR8Fo5rT/w400-h264/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-23%20at%2012.56.01%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Ok, there's your brief update -- the season is VERY early still! Stay tuned for more thorough updates and analysis as the seasons develops!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-32113113971874760222022-10-13T06:12:00.003-07:002022-12-18T06:11:42.012-08:00NBA Showdown: 30 for 30 League -- PREVIEW<p> If you enjoyed the MLB Showdown 30 for 30 league, then I'm hoping you'll enjoy the NBA Showdown 30 for 30 league!! Same basic premise -- all thirty NBA franchises are in the league, drafting players from the last thirty years. "Governors" could only draft cards from players ON their team. So the Wizards could have selected Michael Jordan, but they could only have used his cards from when MJ was on the Wizards. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ziK-CIfCExBRYVsEK8UtC6JHNn5P7HDDxxw-gepJhFAh9C-0EkSV27GTg6dTEtXkQbDnexpb7cpygNZibNCS2ZXG7rj1S2DFyf0bSnqVjZWWAI-YmaDsZpyB82SA2ZJcOx6Lc2061XRNeNrmqRDXWcujXxu_9vknhiYRkzW2NZlecDUCOQw69l2t/s1126/Bulls%2096%20Michael%20Jordan.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ziK-CIfCExBRYVsEK8UtC6JHNn5P7HDDxxw-gepJhFAh9C-0EkSV27GTg6dTEtXkQbDnexpb7cpygNZibNCS2ZXG7rj1S2DFyf0bSnqVjZWWAI-YmaDsZpyB82SA2ZJcOx6Lc2061XRNeNrmqRDXWcujXxu_9vknhiYRkzW2NZlecDUCOQw69l2t/w294-h400/Bulls%2096%20Michael%20Jordan.PNG" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Available to Bulls only!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxuSawYqiYAuTlI9kwSECMIwdadKD2adJSV-IC7EZOmJtRtvQxuFoCkWsMfH73RXgm83q0-482SsAPj9rR2h5dgC8RCPGjGgPsZ-zHOXygVKX54mGiP6R_gDpnu-lCYcdS17z2uDlK6gCMcCKCO9u63_oqDCgaNfgzY5A0r7comRb55aLnzVRW9Jp/s1110/WAS%20Michael%20Jordan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxuSawYqiYAuTlI9kwSECMIwdadKD2adJSV-IC7EZOmJtRtvQxuFoCkWsMfH73RXgm83q0-482SsAPj9rR2h5dgC8RCPGjGgPsZ-zHOXygVKX54mGiP6R_gDpnu-lCYcdS17z2uDlK6gCMcCKCO9u63_oqDCgaNfgzY5A0r7comRb55aLnzVRW9Jp/w294-h400/WAS%20Michael%20Jordan.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Available to Wizards only!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Just like the 30 for 30 league, the Governors must construct their team within the salary cap -- 4500 points for the five most expensive players on the team, 6000 points total. In a fun wrinkle, teams were required to draft their three most expensive players in rounds 1-2-3 (to prevent too much unfairness, e.g., the Spurs sniping the whole draft only to take Parker-Ginobili-Duncan-Robinson at the end) Teams are ten man rosters. Playing time must be distributed to each of the 10 players. Well, now the teams are all set to go and Matt will be simulating a full 82 game season, with plenty of stats and voting on the way too! <div><br /></div><div>Oh, and I have absolutely no idea how this is going to go. I'm not going to even try to parse out the best from the worst in these team breakdowns, they're honestly all loaded and built well! However, read to the end to see what the different participants voted on for results! Ok, now let's look at the teams:<div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>EASTERN CONFERENCE</u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Atlanta Hawks</b></span></div><div>Governor: Boshwack</div><div><br /></div><div>The first team from the East are the Hawks! They haven't found much success in the past 30 years, but they've still got some fun players to pick from and a variety of styles to build the team with. I like his strategy of building out from solid defensive wings, as SG/SF seems like it'll be the main offensive area in this league. In Round 1, he snagged ISO JOE to play SG and dunking superstar Josh Smith in Round 2. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bWMhAdNb9Nyr-vIRy5Lx7bzBAcC5ZbLsCOdCQqg9yy8-9eCY8xnRppYlNzwpgzh0bU7mTD32HU9cGNNtNJjvTb3sAY6F8PgqiRzl5Z7d3e6a551NUEybeGH3WpqYvZES9AGeFUHWZ3g5iwQYofBHAwWiPOYWD_4WIMPieYoBFFIlsDPym_fbjkg2/s1110/GOAT%20debate%20-%20seasons%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bWMhAdNb9Nyr-vIRy5Lx7bzBAcC5ZbLsCOdCQqg9yy8-9eCY8xnRppYlNzwpgzh0bU7mTD32HU9cGNNtNJjvTb3sAY6F8PgqiRzl5Z7d3e6a551NUEybeGH3WpqYvZES9AGeFUHWZ3g5iwQYofBHAwWiPOYWD_4WIMPieYoBFFIlsDPym_fbjkg2/w294-h400/GOAT%20debate%20-%20seasons%20(3).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">He's 910 points after the BOT update, and definitely a scoring machine at the wing!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>He closed out his big 3 with Atlanta superstar Trae Young, giving him a lot of firepower in the backcourt. Bosh would add Dikembe Mutombo **aggressively wags finger** and Atlanta-only John Collins to play PF. Here's the starting five:</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2020 Trae Young, 1070 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 2009 Joe Johnson, 910 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2008 Josh Smith, 990 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 2021 John Collins, 710 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 1999 Dikembe Mutombo, 810 pts </span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1L3ZSobvzkfrgA8sEEPDFT_gxlaedlh0ZFnK4wqjh3oPFHlpFEI-jDPuL_q3O9rUAdIhyqi1RXA4RzoHIZO5yZob8fAuEAWx8bBHzNyaZTqsegpupfNn8-_28KPjcasGQ4J3t71v3zn2N8b-0dYscZKAGiSiYO73930NckitGZWJjObEODkhHxnM/s1110/GOAT%20debate%20-%20seasons%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1L3ZSobvzkfrgA8sEEPDFT_gxlaedlh0ZFnK4wqjh3oPFHlpFEI-jDPuL_q3O9rUAdIhyqi1RXA4RzoHIZO5yZob8fAuEAWx8bBHzNyaZTqsegpupfNn8-_28KPjcasGQ4J3t71v3zn2N8b-0dYscZKAGiSiYO73930NckitGZWJjObEODkhHxnM/w294-h400/GOAT%20debate%20-%20seasons%20(4).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Strengths -- very solid on the wings and down low defensively, the backcourt is designed to score in bunches and lead the way. Trae Young's 17 offense will be deadly against all the low defense PG in the league.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weaknesses -- Young will be a double-edged sword because he's rocking a 7 defense. The team was designed to function without him, but it hurts my soul not to see Dominique Wilkins on this squad. Of course, Bosh could only afford Young or Dom, and I can't blame him for going for the younger star... but I love me some Dominique.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizScASrWZPGpc85CfWEzSaReBTdmd3dZlqjeFoW8ArPvwk12D3Lcyno1nCASI0y00bfEsiXJ1IkWyOpGHQiN1LkxU-C8tK9xGGKO2XQGoEusBcm-KsIbgjQ6ae06GXves6G2cGaPhZ4p0sraUkz1Cae1bSxyaTJE5vD4s2vGqM59RtdyWlXa-KNJH/s1110/ATL%20Dom%20Wilkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizScASrWZPGpc85CfWEzSaReBTdmd3dZlqjeFoW8ArPvwk12D3Lcyno1nCASI0y00bfEsiXJ1IkWyOpGHQiN1LkxU-C8tK9xGGKO2XQGoEusBcm-KsIbgjQ6ae06GXves6G2cGaPhZ4p0sraUkz1Cae1bSxyaTJE5vD4s2vGqM59RtdyWlXa-KNJH/w294-h400/ATL%20Dom%20Wilkins.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Siri, play Rascal Flatts:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> "What huuuuurts the mooooost... was being soooo clooooose..."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Boston Celtics</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Governor: WDR</div><br /><div>Our resident Bostonian sports guy Greg, aka WDR, came into this with a leg up considering he works in basketball for a living... but he still fumbled the draft ;) Unfortunately, that last part is a lie, as Greg used his knowledge for all things Boston sports and "value picks" to construct a very formidable squad, particularly in its Big Three. He locked down Paul Pierce round 1, stole Kyrie Irving (and his great 2019 card) in round 2, and solidified his squad with 2022 *superstar* Jayson Tatum in Round 3. As a result, he's got a formidable big three.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuANCfbayqFd-LzVT9LOdUDSA5_F3LY47NBKeH2lfJtb2540bsd1G5LkMqhIrz6g0fomKT6tA5kw6eNQoEH6vT0gvvTDLx6gbYLmn9tnKRt0Z7iPCmGJNlX8YYBDkHewyztLIvLKBLwP9wcEbK4ZIyG6bJh4aXaLKALdMnDoujxyITNj3oXFls9ct/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuANCfbayqFd-LzVT9LOdUDSA5_F3LY47NBKeH2lfJtb2540bsd1G5LkMqhIrz6g0fomKT6tA5kw6eNQoEH6vT0gvvTDLx6gbYLmn9tnKRt0Z7iPCmGJNlX8YYBDkHewyztLIvLKBLwP9wcEbK4ZIyG6bJh4aXaLKALdMnDoujxyITNj3oXFls9ct/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(2).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Against all the weak PG defense in the East, dude could easily put up 24+ ppg </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">while limiting opponents with his inexplicable above-average defense</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Boston rounded out its starters with defensive cogs Marcus Smart and Al Horford, giving them an extremely balanced and solid starting five:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> PG 2019 Kyrie Irving, 1080 pts</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span> SG 2017 Marcus Smart, 550 pts</span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> SF 2002 Paul Pierce, 1070 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span> PF 2022 Jayson Tatum, 1120 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> C 2017 Al Horford, 670 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaTFJkZx9NVPu9Sk5jpLaUSRRSTzVaFwQUXlv_8nKUGZFF84ReDTRvVVUeQ_U8cn1OYy_Ln8mgN6vZNYyplEX1yh9gkuJJtdda1uwtol3bhdQv21tfR1eOeyWu8FyFE976thAZEhe6dN1DdvJeeS0GFzdN8bbAYdWzFH9k0JwvR6_0Ps6oH3dt1Ie/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaTFJkZx9NVPu9Sk5jpLaUSRRSTzVaFwQUXlv_8nKUGZFF84ReDTRvVVUeQ_U8cn1OYy_Ln8mgN6vZNYyplEX1yh9gkuJJtdda1uwtol3bhdQv21tfR1eOeyWu8FyFE976thAZEhe6dN1DdvJeeS0GFzdN8bbAYdWzFH9k0JwvR6_0Ps6oH3dt1Ie/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(3).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Strengths: Its big three. At 3270 points, it takes up 72.67% of the budget for its five most expensive players and, frankly, I expect it'll score 70+% of Boston's points. The defense from that group + the defenders placed around are nice. Seems like a team built with real basketball dynamics in mind.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weaknesses: Smart and Horford are definitely players expected to average points in the low-to-mid teens. If they're against a team that gets hot, I don't know if the Celtics can score enough to keep up.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Brooklyn Nets</span></b></div><div>Governor: Jorge</div><div><br /></div><div>The Nets had a tough choice to make Round 1: Jason Kidd or Kevin Durant? I think they went the correct route by selecting Kidd, one of the best assist-men in the game (with a 13 defense to boot) who can play PG or SG, thereby allowing them to stack the assists with another PG! A really savvy selection that paid off when the Nets added Kenny Anderson to the squad too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpRieGY23f3hAL-hAsoYQfVdFYobQPBtKYZreRTc0IkwMalxK4oEMrNMu1FEFwXhFqooQVNhJ-peMKYMy0CWMsYJiGJfXfibb7fb_8j-9EoqehqYar-g4rQ8n11P-Hewi2RW8zRFIDoW9gORCpMsfGdsC8SqfqWMl79KZjq51CqL8gcsyeAfLiGfr/s1110/NJN%20Jason%20Kidd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpRieGY23f3hAL-hAsoYQfVdFYobQPBtKYZreRTc0IkwMalxK4oEMrNMu1FEFwXhFqooQVNhJ-peMKYMy0CWMsYJiGJfXfibb7fb_8j-9EoqehqYar-g4rQ8n11P-Hewi2RW8zRFIDoW9gORCpMsfGdsC8SqfqWMl79KZjq51CqL8gcsyeAfLiGfr/w294-h400/NJN%20Jason%20Kidd.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div>The other member of the Nets' big three is center Derrick Coleman. Brooklyn added rebounding stud Kenyon Martin at PF and then, doubling down on the boards, grabbed more-famous-for-his-off-the-court-marriage Kris Humphries to man the SF position. The Nets are definitely going to be trying to win on the rebounding/assist margins, a laudable and different strategy!</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 1994 Kenny Anderson, 980 points</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 2003 Jason Kidd, 1140 points</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2011 Kris Humphries, 560 points</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 2004 Kenyon Martin, 830 points</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 1994 Derrick Coleman, 960 points</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo2MvWaZQZMwwQTwKYL7brD29EAMCyzbYwcV9vU1mfHkpnX0-fNXvGHZWijOnwH48WpqoJqx5X910L4hlwKOEJ5yfHQv-GZPvzu_Dzb_Mal3_XiNQbsKC3hykIJ7rDT0mbW85FDFAJsxd_C3Jll9jK-DRYSRZDuA5Tmlqul_SineJIm4KikdfGTpyp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="582" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo2MvWaZQZMwwQTwKYL7brD29EAMCyzbYwcV9vU1mfHkpnX0-fNXvGHZWijOnwH48WpqoJqx5X910L4hlwKOEJ5yfHQv-GZPvzu_Dzb_Mal3_XiNQbsKC3hykIJ7rDT0mbW85FDFAJsxd_C3Jll9jK-DRYSRZDuA5Tmlqul_SineJIm4KikdfGTpyp=w293-h400" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Strengths: Nets have THREE players in the starting lineup who averaged double-digit rebounds per game, as well as two point guards with a ton of assists. They're going to be boosting the backcourt and winning the battle of the boards for extra points! With stellar defense too, this is a team built for early 00s scores and style.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: Will the rebounding margin be enough to make up for the lack of PPG from the starting five? Coleman is the only player who averaged over 20 per game on his card (20.2). In a league where many teams have 4+ starters who averaged 20+, I'm worried they may get blown out.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Charlotte Hornets</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Governor: Fragrant Olives</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div>With the Bobcats to pick from too, our resident OG-game master F.O. put together a team that's got a little bit from every era of Charlotte basketball in the last 30 years. In Round 1, he locked down the best player the Hornets have had to this point, PG Kemba Walker. He then built around him with C Al Jefferson (surprising monster down low) and perhaps the most forgotten victim in Space Jam, Larry Johnson. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ubA6dU1a5Ks8EnyqnUivyX0k33b-y5sWl7gYs0tvfchhRatxfpoMPbwlkxkrV31DFNQgSIkuSCjk5UalyyV1IHWFmd1tf8oTussMUWn_mYcvwkqtsIIxgV7hqlfUu3_pVPH-2BFE-BaszjVN-wEFoMKz3-_mwMHsQJVUi_w8ivS9WYhTuJ2Ya_6u/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(6).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ubA6dU1a5Ks8EnyqnUivyX0k33b-y5sWl7gYs0tvfchhRatxfpoMPbwlkxkrV31DFNQgSIkuSCjk5UalyyV1IHWFmd1tf8oTussMUWn_mYcvwkqtsIIxgV7hqlfUu3_pVPH-2BFE-BaszjVN-wEFoMKz3-_mwMHsQJVUi_w8ivS9WYhTuJ2Ya_6u/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(6).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The starting five was rounded out with solid SG/SF Stephen Jackson and versatile PF/SF Anthony Mason. This is definitely another team that'll be highly competitive on the glass! Notably, the Hornets also have Glen Rice (and nearly 20 ppg) off the bench, along with Dell Curry to give them a psychological edge if they have to play the Warriors in a finals. But here's the starters:</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2019 Kemba Walker, 1060 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 2010 Stephen Jackson, 840 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2000 Anthony Mason, 670 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 1993 Larry Johnson, 960 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 2014 Al Jefferson, 970 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPDIgoyllqPEg8ZULDcu6qXiCleJXrjD0tpqkhzbsyrIgqR_ncExkudHmPDc6_4ZTHgCWL0hXt-xlFY4LX2_uOerkSDaQaueBax9GNe3lIx2YTQqLGHkZJ-oh73uhG6VfPwL8Cm222ZOX1C6-7ZCrxTuCs5f06691jBNR6QsFdUkx9ZWWYjPQjqX5/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPDIgoyllqPEg8ZULDcu6qXiCleJXrjD0tpqkhzbsyrIgqR_ncExkudHmPDc6_4ZTHgCWL0hXt-xlFY4LX2_uOerkSDaQaueBax9GNe3lIx2YTQqLGHkZJ-oh73uhG6VfPwL8Cm222ZOX1C6-7ZCrxTuCs5f06691jBNR6QsFdUkx9ZWWYjPQjqX5/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(4).jpg" width="294" /></a></div></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Strengths: Great rebounding, solid enough defense (with 14 D MKG on the bench to help Larry), and some great top-end scoring possibilities from Kemba. I think the team is built around Kemba in a really balanced way, and we're going to see if he can embrace his UCONN legend in this amazing league! </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: As with most rebound-heavy teams, I think it'll come down to whether they have the firepower. The top end scoring is there, despite the inclusion of two starters from the Bobcats ;) However, I worry that the low-scoring floors for the starters may come back to bite them. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV-d1B6ge_j6EpJyoAkBcvdrO-YR3YQO1mHgwB2dWzkoEUfRfrWNyPmOZdvE81m3ajBa-kPQD4rHIWjyfXs1GSoiNEV2xOGnmYYMKsVbMkYNj4l2alLS9QNRs6lAB5TkQQLddB1JrVYmdTDJJsB17d60sJYqGCLv5Dpw2vX-FdvIu0ogQVkjLhs7La/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV-d1B6ge_j6EpJyoAkBcvdrO-YR3YQO1mHgwB2dWzkoEUfRfrWNyPmOZdvE81m3ajBa-kPQD4rHIWjyfXs1GSoiNEV2xOGnmYYMKsVbMkYNj4l2alLS9QNRs6lAB5TkQQLddB1JrVYmdTDJJsB17d60sJYqGCLv5Dpw2vX-FdvIu0ogQVkjLhs7La/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(5).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Chicago Bulls</span></b></div><div>Governor: John Potts<br /><div><br /></div><div>After being extremely nervous about the Wizards' first-round selection, the Bulls wasted no time locking in Michael Jordan in Round 1. Yes, Jimmy Butler was still on the board but John was (a) worried about chemistry issues with Jordan; (b) worried Minnesota may take Rose in Round 3; (c) wanted to send a message to the entire league -- I've got the GOAT, and I'm taking him where he belongs.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs27vYGB6tWMIJZy5GY8pyGL5V6e0yJ_FbCIhwvdexNLwynhbiFN37LKHBR8KIc28JhDDluD-fxMrpfRiW9rLm-m6QPMXQnAw2tQipLZleVrQvsMXrd4bCXx2s31ObamqUHra0JACc7ABNFtmZ19QcMH0f51Ogrr2EiredTVFNc4Vmiu4mVtfZQXOu/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(7).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs27vYGB6tWMIJZy5GY8pyGL5V6e0yJ_FbCIhwvdexNLwynhbiFN37LKHBR8KIc28JhDDluD-fxMrpfRiW9rLm-m6QPMXQnAw2tQipLZleVrQvsMXrd4bCXx2s31ObamqUHra0JACc7ABNFtmZ19QcMH0f51Ogrr2EiredTVFNc4Vmiu4mVtfZQXOu/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(7).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">In order to accommodate the other superstars in this lineup, MJ is "only" 1180 pts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nevertheless, a 28+ ppg average should be a breeze for this card.</span></div><br /><div>Jordan was joined in Rounds 2 and 3 by MVP Derrick Rose and his ever-present Robin, Scottie Pippen. However, Pippen will be the 1130 pt version from 1994, giving them one of the most dynamic wing duos in the entire league... all set up by an MVP point guard! However, this staggering investment (3350 points, or 74.44% of their "best five budget") results in some savings in the front court -- 570 pt Toni Kukoc and 560 pt Joakim Noah. These are two of John's favorite Bulls, so it's all gravy in his eyes! </div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2011 Derrick Rose, 1040 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 1997 Michael Jordan, 1180 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 1994 Scottie Pippen, 1130 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 1999 Toni Kukoc, 570 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 2009 Joakim Noah, 560 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA_hcUhesnFcbTtFRiNcnabLUjQGNDPrJQOIT4hJ-u5f2Ndg7BPMGBfJl07kMXzYtmbWeG8pT_y1gH90dwh0-zkZtz-T0rILJoeSq8fyqgXPoDfVfafQjqi17loOuYrezsPb_HrVBapHk4Nv0p6Z487aZ5AG38obJcv2g3NNB5I9nnV8sbgNpKjpp/s562/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%205.51.16%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA_hcUhesnFcbTtFRiNcnabLUjQGNDPrJQOIT4hJ-u5f2Ndg7BPMGBfJl07kMXzYtmbWeG8pT_y1gH90dwh0-zkZtz-T0rILJoeSq8fyqgXPoDfVfafQjqi17loOuYrezsPb_HrVBapHk4Nv0p6Z487aZ5AG38obJcv2g3NNB5I9nnV8sbgNpKjpp/w296-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%205.51.16%20PM.png" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pippen is a two-way GOD for the Bulls. Not only should their wings easily put up close to 60 points per night, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">but MJ's 12 defense and Pippen's 14 defense will really force other teams' wings into a tough spot!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Strengths: Definitely the biggest names for the frontcourt in the league: Rose-Jordan-Pippen. What's not to love about that trio, especially all over 1000 points. We also pair the elite "no MJ" Pippen card from 1994 with an elite-level MJ card, giving both of these NBA All-50 players 1100+ pt cards. Their success will be fully dependent on how far these 90s legends take them... although I love that Kukoc should pretty easily hit 20 ppg since he gets 5 pts in a quarter at a 7 roll! The defensive impact of MJ/Pippen on opponent's wings shouldn't be underestimated either!</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: The frontcourt looks extremely vulnerable, especially with 9 defense Kukoc manning the PF spot. The other weakness was his WEAK WILL in not snagging Jimmy Butler in Round 1, thereby robbing the Heat on their best LeBron substitute, and taking MJ, who was guaranteed to be there in Round 2. I understand wanting to lock down Rose before the TWolves got two cracks at him, but man... Jordan-Butler would've been a dynamic father-son combination! </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cleveland Cavaliers</span></b></div><div>Governor: Jeff</div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone's favorite Showdown podcaster, including on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxU1k357_l4&t=8s">NBA Showdown</a>, drafting his hometown Cavaliers! Jeff was blessed with the most no-brainer first round pick in the draft -- taking LeBron before the Heat and Lakers had a chance to steal him away. He's as amazing as you'd expect:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTYDlnmHH-cwQjtdDFRXvI46OhLhLj-UJRJfQRR4gW_iDbEVY-e5guH5tuSE-Bsk1zsyri3i_SSHaPfm4Hgf6N18oykTSExNONUv8is-_Y3258D2PFDMEt99VdQg6G2KWe3h2iHfVxw_UhCFBusu_4ElBvtM0s_95sKM60R50Q92YcQdNrSSC4yMD/s1110/CLE-30for30-Lebron%20James.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTYDlnmHH-cwQjtdDFRXvI46OhLhLj-UJRJfQRR4gW_iDbEVY-e5guH5tuSE-Bsk1zsyri3i_SSHaPfm4Hgf6N18oykTSExNONUv8is-_Y3258D2PFDMEt99VdQg6G2KWe3h2iHfVxw_UhCFBusu_4ElBvtM0s_95sKM60R50Q92YcQdNrSSC4yMD/w294-h400/CLE-30for30-Lebron%20James.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LeBron is the second-most expensive player in the league!!</div><br /></div><div>With LeBron taking up over 31% of the "best five budget" by himself, Jeff had to surround him with contributors... and he did exactly that in Rounds 2 and 3 by selecting point god Mark Price and versatile big man Kevin Love. The stellar role players were then added, with the Cavs adding 650 pt Bob Sura, 550 pt Larry Hughes and 540 pt Anderson Varejao. </div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 1994 Mark Price, 920 pt</span><br /></div><div><span> SG 2000 Bob Sura, 650 pt</span></div><div><span> SF 2009 LeBron James 1430 pt</span></div><div><span> PF 2016 Kevin Love, 930 pt</span></div><div><span> C 2010 Anderson Varejao 540 pt</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Strength:</span> LeBron is the absolute stud of this team and . Putting an incredible assist man at PG in Price is fantastic. With his 19 offense and likely 2+ assists boosting him each quarter, LeBron should easily be putting up 32-9-9 lines on the opposition. Their frontcourt defense is very strong too, helping them shut down teams that went big.</div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Weakness: Missing out on stealing Sean Kemp's 20ish ppg at 900 pts in the third round, then adding a 700ish pt Kevin Love in Round 4. Would've loved that combo, if only for the nostalgia. As it is, they're relying a ton on LeBron but aren't too intimidating in the back court. Guard-heavy teams could put up huge numbers against the Price/Sura combo. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Detroit Pistons</span></b></div><div>Governor: Matt R (aka The Commish)</div><div><br /></div><div>The guy who made the simulation, made the BOT/formulas for the cards, and is organizing the league drafted for the Detroit Pistons - one of the final teams left behind by selecting players. Obviously, this is going to be a favorite by virtue of the most experienced/knowledgable player drafting... and he went with a super strong Grant Hill in Round 1. Keeping with the theme of elite wing pairings, Matt took Jerry Stackhouse in Round 2, giving the team two wings who could very well average 28 ppg. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ccjFsTHSv_DVEoXzgiCievtRN-7cWFPUIt3GaZhPCzuwml-QSSBihjSloKSNxD-QFrFK5iGmgbJpSL_hlVuO0SDP4cJb0fxrYkBTtYTNi6Cn_ybD5aZ0TlbPc0z_zwxmouGoVw2u1wih4MDK24GO28ZrNhN20kfIld0v6yGSDuQvUqxGaw-dPoGV/s1110/DET-Grant%20Hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ccjFsTHSv_DVEoXzgiCievtRN-7cWFPUIt3GaZhPCzuwml-QSSBihjSloKSNxD-QFrFK5iGmgbJpSL_hlVuO0SDP4cJb0fxrYkBTtYTNi6Cn_ybD5aZ0TlbPc0z_zwxmouGoVw2u1wih4MDK24GO28ZrNhN20kfIld0v6yGSDuQvUqxGaw-dPoGV/w294-h400/DET-Grant%20Hill.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hill is do everything superstar, definitely worthy of a #1 pick</div><div><br /></div>The Pistons surprised a lot of folks with their Round 3 pick of Andre Drummond, a rebound machine (6 rebounds in a quarter at a 13 roll!) with 12 defense at C. Detroit rounded out a very balanced lineup with 800 pt Rasheed Wallace and 800 pt Isaiah Thomas. They've also got fan favorite/enemy Bill Laimbeer off the bench with 12 defense, a potential 13-pt quarter in Saddiq Bey on the bench, and potential triple-double, former #1 pick Cade Cunningham ready to roll off the bench. Definitely a fun roster!<div><br /></div><div><span> PG 1993 Isaiah Thomas, 800 pt</span></div><div><span> SG 2001 Jerry Stackhouse, 950 pt</span></div><div><span> SF 1997 Grant Hill, 1110 pt</span></div><div><span> PF 2004 Rasheed Wallace, 800 pt</span></div><div><span> C 2016 Andre Drummond, 840 pt</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGAy3nyjaTjX98cJTOT6JEJCw47SlIycYdPaU7KwREx65FU0JZBnf0vyC3_uO_2x96vRfPWBvE13fxtDGYEFpsYXQxvviC4qYYjpXMrJuYOzgtKJAMjluVRGyba97d4sxj-4LHt2QwLEwypwNjdriokIPL2cVrnq7wBhEF4NIbllW-nEK5zSziaW2/s568/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%206.46.39%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="414" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGAy3nyjaTjX98cJTOT6JEJCw47SlIycYdPaU7KwREx65FU0JZBnf0vyC3_uO_2x96vRfPWBvE13fxtDGYEFpsYXQxvviC4qYYjpXMrJuYOzgtKJAMjluVRGyba97d4sxj-4LHt2QwLEwypwNjdriokIPL2cVrnq7wBhEF4NIbllW-nEK5zSziaW2/w291-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%206.46.39%20PM.png" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jerry is almost an automatic 20 points... and gets to 44 points scary fast! Definitely love this UNC/Duke pairing on the wing.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Strength: Stackhouse and Hill are elite scorers and are supported by a pair of 12 defense guys in the frontcourt. Honestly, with the weak defenses at PG around the East, Isaiah has a great shot of consistently reaching a 14 roll... at which point he'll have 8 points and 4 assists in the quarter, absolutely bolstering his two wings. When that happens, it's hard to see the Pistons losing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: Not pairing Drummond with another rebounding monster like Dennis Rodman or Ben Wallace. Would've been extremely fun watching the Pistons put up 30-40 points per game in rebound margin alone ;) Stackhouse's 9 defense, especially if he's playing the 3, may be exploited as well by someone like LeBron or Pippen to massive pain for Detroit.<br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Indiana Pacers</b></span></div><div>Governor: Murillo</div><div><br /></div><div>Our local Indiana resident and Pacers super fan, Murillo put together an elite 1-2 punch immediately in this draft, snagging Paul George in Round 1 and Victor Oladipo in Round 2. Their high scoring attack + elite defense (13 D for PG-13, 14 D for Oladipo) + positional flexibility made them the perfect building blocks. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjRo3RtKZYk3ofyK095TElHqxC0xu7FeT4vdqWZ5BthOY6wjkSR19woK34wbBIikSqMp-YiR4H77cYOwuasIwP3l8lr2hmPG8Fr56fNcyBrT9qf5v69QwPSD4ZJH7DHwRnZqDGSbtNQ7XQ33GrS4Aa5aKJGN3RP4VTNc1ATBswTYmU3WTO3aFjtAf/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(9).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjRo3RtKZYk3ofyK095TElHqxC0xu7FeT4vdqWZ5BthOY6wjkSR19woK34wbBIikSqMp-YiR4H77cYOwuasIwP3l8lr2hmPG8Fr56fNcyBrT9qf5v69QwPSD4ZJH7DHwRnZqDGSbtNQ7XQ33GrS4Aa5aKJGN3RP4VTNc1ATBswTYmU3WTO3aFjtAf/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(9).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PG-13 is everything the Pacers could want in a star, and should put up massive numbers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The big question came in Round 3 -- who would be the third big star that Murillo would invest points in? Would he go SF with Danny Granger or Ron Artest? PF with David West? C with Roy Hibbert or Antonio Davis? PG with George Hill, Malcolm Brogdon, Jalen Rose? Legendary SG Reggie Miller? In the end, he picked the bedrock of the early 00s title contenders: PF/C Jermaine O'Neal, thereby continuing the roster's flexibility and adding more defense (another 13 D player). The Pacers then added a newer star to the squad, 780 pt Tyrese Haliburton. He's the first below-average defender (9), but still has the potential to put up buckets and his good assist numbers should boost Oladipo, in turn boosting PG13. The Pacers also added 15 defense (!) Myles Turner at Center... and their sixth man is none other than Reggie Miller, coming in at 540 points from 2002 but still ready to drop 16 ppg with only rolls of 9 or higher (with 14 offense to boot). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> PG Tyrese Haliburton, 780 pt</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span> SG Victor Oladipo, 1090 pt</span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> SF Paul George, 1100 pt</span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span> PF Jermaine O'Neal, 900 pt</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> C Myles Turner, 570 pt </span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcgjL4MN2nUPcmWYROX3FVZU1sWE9WX0aH6vCi7O9C8bTaY0GpozpCYdmDFEEvE8UHI7xMkBCHfNsTQ97_ATR6Rx_RMRccpZK6Kv1WyygF2eDxlt-8sgH6Rjb5p04wfH-HU82u_2jIfdisbRYzVCi2tS8ZjP7l8kB1zK6pmA1HLw1aLG5nOja82EqL/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(8).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcgjL4MN2nUPcmWYROX3FVZU1sWE9WX0aH6vCi7O9C8bTaY0GpozpCYdmDFEEvE8UHI7xMkBCHfNsTQ97_ATR6Rx_RMRccpZK6Kv1WyygF2eDxlt-8sgH6Rjb5p04wfH-HU82u_2jIfdisbRYzVCi2tS8ZjP7l8kB1zK6pmA1HLw1aLG5nOja82EqL/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(8).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Honestly, I think Oladipo may be the best value in the league... he's the perfect piece at SG.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Strength: Defense at key positions on the wing without sacrificing any scoring, while still bringing in defenders with 13 and 15 at PF/C. Amazing defense there... and all those guys can score too! Victor and PG13 seem like easy 24+ ppg players, while O'Neal should be above 20 ppg. Reggie off the bench provides instant additional offense too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Weakness: The only real flaw is the PG defense -- definitely concerned about that 9, especially against high offense Eastern PG we've already seen: D-Rose, Kyrie, Trae Young, Kemba and Kenny Anderson. It's not going to get much easier ahead, so they're going to need Tyrese to step up in a big way on D (and on offense to curtail any bleeding).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Miami Heat</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Governor: Mikey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As thanks for being Best Man in his wedding, Mikey took control of my favorite team (the Bucks) and one of the best teams from a talent standpoint out there, the Miami Heat. With LeBron off the board, Mikey was crossing his fingers and hoping against hope that his main target -- SG/SF Jimmy Butler -- would fall to him at pick 25... and his faith was rewarded! Interestingly enough, Shaq was also available but Mikey didn't want to recreate the 2006 magic between DWade/Shaq in this league. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Coming in at 1010 points, the 14/11 Jimmy Butler gives the Heat an easy 20+ ppg scorer with solid defense at either wing spot. In the second round, the Heat had a big decision point -- go with SF Glen Rice or PG Tim Hardaway. A sucker for Timmy, Mikey chose to go with the 1997 PG option, therein moving his third round selection of D-Wade to his natural SG slot and Butler to the SF position. Together, the Heat's big three come in at 3180 points, making them another team to invest over 70% of their "big five budget" into three players. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZf8xXg-HyZ9TXt_HuhtxGzlh_4kppIpq3PWu_KaMuxKkpxbp1FUripgFzVcr-c0-tV1JPXhBy2MqSVoHKNsGoMPsdnpklOOHFghfSZaKI6WmQIB7kw8cwRY36vZ7jX_87bmgdPLFT8j2dQZv9MtOyWhpJ1H-xaJuyx0HCYoiRjslLYxbozvVQ-Osu/s564/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%207.37.14%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="414" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZf8xXg-HyZ9TXt_HuhtxGzlh_4kppIpq3PWu_KaMuxKkpxbp1FUripgFzVcr-c0-tV1JPXhBy2MqSVoHKNsGoMPsdnpklOOHFghfSZaKI6WmQIB7kw8cwRY36vZ7jX_87bmgdPLFT8j2dQZv9MtOyWhpJ1H-xaJuyx0HCYoiRjslLYxbozvVQ-Osu/w294-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%207.37.14%20PM.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I would've taken the 960 pt Glen Rice, but it's hard to argue with the easy 20+ ppg and 8+ apg of Tim Hardaway,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> with above-average defense mixed with 15 offense!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Heat filled out their back court with 420 point Alonzo Mourning (robbing Charlotte in the process) and 900 pt Bam Adebayo to round out the squad. Antoine Walker and Gary Payton were fun steals from other teams hanging out on Miami's bench, along with Wisconsin native Tyler Herro (knew Mikey would have to take him, even if he did betray our beloved Badgers). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> PG 1997 Tim Hardaway, 1010 pts</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span> SG 2006 Dwyane Wade, 1160 pts</span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> SF 2020 Jimmy Butler, 1010 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span> PF 2021 Bam Adebayo, 900 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> C </span></span></span></span></span>2006 Alonzo Mourning, 420 pts</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRT1ZFHXbB6SywvO1z6-Q1TeCKwdT9Ql1OLYu2-a_UFSDc5_dRsgxjFiHxeUI1N24O-_VIDjOOgvn-7-Ykzp_CnX0hOG3C2yFBQ-xdBnCWA_z_Gsversh5THczqySMuDyI97xxbl4dAnlTKkeZKGgQ_v89OaWwoBtSiFiw9-bVr3dKWCYIq6hiJH2h/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(11).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRT1ZFHXbB6SywvO1z6-Q1TeCKwdT9Ql1OLYu2-a_UFSDc5_dRsgxjFiHxeUI1N24O-_VIDjOOgvn-7-Ykzp_CnX0hOG3C2yFBQ-xdBnCWA_z_Gsversh5THczqySMuDyI97xxbl4dAnlTKkeZKGgQ_v89OaWwoBtSiFiw9-bVr3dKWCYIq6hiJH2h/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(11).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Obviously wish he could be paired with LeBron, but D-Wade did win on his own before... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">let's see if he can do it again!</div><br /><div>Strengths: The backcourt is one of the best in the business. Every player in the lineup has at least 11 defense too, which is a first so far. D-Wade is a deadly 16/13 combo and should be a sneaky MVP candidate. They've got four players who should score over 20 ppg, and Mourning is a very good center punt thanks to that 13 defense. </div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: I would've loved to see Rice (and his 10 pts in a quarter at 17 roll) card at the SF slot. I guess point production from the frontcourt, but with highend defense and Bam still scoring 20+ pretty dang easily, it's hard to find an obvious flaw unless Mourning's lack of production is truly more limiting than I think it will be.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Milwaukee Bucks</span></b></div><div>Governor: Mikey</div><div><br /></div><div>Another Mikey squad (no one had more than two franchises), and this time it's our mutual favorite team. He knew he was going backcourt heavy for this squad too, which made Round 1 very interesting: would he steal Gary Payton (had a VERY good Bucks card) or go the more conventional route with Ray Allen? In the end, Mikey wanted to secure our childhood favorite, and Ray Allen came home to Milwaukee (much to Seattle and Boston's chagrin).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhHJzDbcfjezNwfcAcRygBg5d3NHk4OMQ5e0f19E_ij_1HU9XdLDJwY71tkFvAVxMFZTfzlREZpEDWOR4LJmhg0Q2Pk_H2lkLopYb5kaAz2QutKPuyEi9y-ahSMpN7DDE-XyjZ3iEnlaxYFZVdAtxcsB0aQfv6MA_Wxhu5PlFabpRKw4h6BwgR-zj/s1110/MIL%20Ray%20Allen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhHJzDbcfjezNwfcAcRygBg5d3NHk4OMQ5e0f19E_ij_1HU9XdLDJwY71tkFvAVxMFZTfzlREZpEDWOR4LJmhg0Q2Pk_H2lkLopYb5kaAz2QutKPuyEi9y-ahSMpN7DDE-XyjZ3iEnlaxYFZVdAtxcsB0aQfv6MA_Wxhu5PlFabpRKw4h6BwgR-zj/w294-h400/MIL%20Ray%20Allen.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Bucks went with one of the cheaper versions of Ray Allen, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">who should still be a 20+ ppg player, to build around their MVP candidate </span></div><div><br /></div><div>With Giannis untouchable for other teams, the Bucks were able to take another star guard with their second round pick, taking Jrue Holiday two picks before NOLA had a shot at this underrated stud. For Giannis, Mikey took the 2020 MVP and is playing him at SF! This is going to give the Bucks a HUGE stepup in the rebounding battle without sacrificing any scoring from the wing position. Indeed, Giannis is a scoring fiend! The Bucks round out the lineup with a 20 ppg Vin Baker at the 4 and, in super sneaky fashion, the last eligible Moses Malone at center! For only 540 points, that Malone is an average defender while still scoring plenty! Really, really love that "punt" pick for the squad.</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2021 Jrue Holiday, 890 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 2002 Ray Allen, 950 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2020 Giannis Antetokounmpo, 1320 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 1996 Vin Baker, 780 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 1992 Moses Malone, 540 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: GIANNIS and his absolutely ridiculous points/rebounds combination at the wing. Also, taking Allen over Payton... we saw what happened to the Bucks when they let Allen go for Payton in the past - very smart avoiding that mistake!</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEcXqc2NfGAkvHNQsHM9oZ4bVMQbe1DyFmzig-DQyz51zCZdNuKrMuzzAy1fwqXnw_CrRW62s8sS7eLZIhHqkC4JptBkLHpsrgVZ9Pfd6wcuW33iEZPyfBvXsEw9WXUDv16hooKRH_iAzB1l9s0uucr4-m_prknj7TFqxqksJx1eVRr3L7VV7evjd/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(10).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEcXqc2NfGAkvHNQsHM9oZ4bVMQbe1DyFmzig-DQyz51zCZdNuKrMuzzAy1fwqXnw_CrRW62s8sS7eLZIhHqkC4JptBkLHpsrgVZ9Pfd6wcuW33iEZPyfBvXsEw9WXUDv16hooKRH_iAzB1l9s0uucr4-m_prknj7TFqxqksJx1eVRr3L7VV7evjd/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(10).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Giannis is absolutely ridiculous -- getting 28 and 12 should be an easy proposition for this card, just ridiculous talent here. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">He's my (admittedly biased) MVP pick.</span></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: Frontcourt defense is what jumps out, as they've got two 10 defense players at PF and C. However, I think the 12+ rpg from Giannis should help negate any rebounding disadvantage caused by the weak-ish defense at PF/C. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">New York Knicks</span></b></div><div>Governor: Booyakuhhsha</div><div><br /></div><div>Led by the man whose Discord profile picture is the Knicks logo, the Knicks are certainly in loving hands! Those hands have given them one of the most dynamic, potent scoring lineups in the league. Round 1 was an obvious pick -- SF/PF Carmelo Anthony! He's joined in the big three by a pair of big men, Patrick Ewing and Julius Randle. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9u_vzSiwhkpkHNQU5Ba_fIZPaWswhNqFQl23aDWdI-Y4QbX2VXCmXU1tewy01XVfOEL-Y5jRwZFK1xtHxlAARQp36AqCL72MIsSe6X5DCT8nQCaP-yzBUj3FYUIyouQKxgq07CSLQ-2Bcxulj21GU-eXS0RxnBx8gGkYuw2CYVUP8J48KejaT5EPW/s1110/NYK%20Carmelo%20Anthony.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9u_vzSiwhkpkHNQU5Ba_fIZPaWswhNqFQl23aDWdI-Y4QbX2VXCmXU1tewy01XVfOEL-Y5jRwZFK1xtHxlAARQp36AqCL72MIsSe6X5DCT8nQCaP-yzBUj3FYUIyouQKxgq07CSLQ-2Bcxulj21GU-eXS0RxnBx8gGkYuw2CYVUP8J48KejaT5EPW/w294-h400/NYK%20Carmelo%20Anthony.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Knicks are sadly using a lesser 'Melo, but I want to celebrate this ridiculous card!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The backcourt has another super scorer at PG in sneakerhead legend Stephon Marbury. SG is going to be platooned between 500 pt RJ Barrett and 540 pt Jamal Crawford. Here's the starting five:<br /><br /><span> PG 2004 Stephon Marbury, 940 pts<br /></span><span> SG 2006 Jamal Crawford, 540 pts<br /></span><span> SF 2013 Carmelo Anthony, 950 pts<br /></span><span> PF 2021 Julius Randle, 1080 pts<br /></span><span> C 1996 Patrick Ewing, 980 pts</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Strength: Definitely their firepower -- this is a team built to score 125+ points every time out there. Ewing may be the best value card in the East, as he's going to drop around 24 and 12 a night while giving 14 defense for under 1000 pts! Love that card, love that pick for the Knicks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFfIRlRTPG_uZ7mplmEvJlpQ2DXa8FtRnyLChYtsQSlTo5EQj36N8wVld0EcXQ56bJwALQd2dyXvzLld94gYwYjWI3lO7pd2z3MWZBDm2isxxoYawkKCyHm8T0QvYvonV04w5MxBpjUfuQeacK_7aJpH-jvXtAP1AiXdfzBt9U6nrdLWIKI5YRi_d/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(12).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFfIRlRTPG_uZ7mplmEvJlpQ2DXa8FtRnyLChYtsQSlTo5EQj36N8wVld0EcXQ56bJwALQd2dyXvzLld94gYwYjWI3lO7pd2z3MWZBDm2isxxoYawkKCyHm8T0QvYvonV04w5MxBpjUfuQeacK_7aJpH-jvXtAP1AiXdfzBt9U6nrdLWIKI5YRi_d/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(12).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">His offense number is low, making this INSANE chart super affordable</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weakness: Definitely backcourt defense. The Knicks are going to score A LOT, but they could absolutely give up 75-80 points to the PG/SG combo of a team like the Bulls or Celtics with the subpar defense!</div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Orlando Magic</span></b></div><div>Manager: Murillo</div><div><br /></div><div>The second squad from Murillo, the Magic had one of the biggest dilemmas of round 1 -- Shaq or T-Mac? The Magic decided to bet on their frontcourt depth and take one of the best wings in the game, snagging McGrady before the Rockets had a chance to take him. However, things looked dour in Orlando when the Rockets shocked the world by taking Dwight Howard in Round 2. Nevertheless, things remained bright for the Magic when they added 1090 pt Penny (I'm hyped for some Penny v. Tim action when the Florida rivals face off) and then 1090 pt Nikola Vucevic in Round 3.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jlh1XIdDGlS-wbd_GwYCQgbzCisSyD5-zw1X6GkzfptygwvMhbpJjt-mflP4AYrA7ONGpfF_GnYJR5yF-Mu0DBmlLWYW_FbIbo15wII6TYLjYBfd5Gm2pZrNpQH_HksRGDtE6xrb17e1RZL_-1o3jwt44FF5R6INgGiFwIDQ2GN4mEa1-VRhZK-J/s786/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.21.45%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jlh1XIdDGlS-wbd_GwYCQgbzCisSyD5-zw1X6GkzfptygwvMhbpJjt-mflP4AYrA7ONGpfF_GnYJR5yF-Mu0DBmlLWYW_FbIbo15wII6TYLjYBfd5Gm2pZrNpQH_HksRGDtE6xrb17e1RZL_-1o3jwt44FF5R6INgGiFwIDQ2GN4mEa1-VRhZK-J/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.21.45%20PM.png" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Should be an EASY 32 ppg from the 18 offense McGrady. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Definitely a contender for the league scoring title in Orlando's first rounder!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The Magic are filling in the spaces around their big (expensive) three with rookie Franz Wagner and a solid-enough Aaron Gordon at the four. Really, it's all going to come down to a very unconventional big three, which seems weird to say about a team relying on a big VUC! season.</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 1996 Penny Hardaway, 1090 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 2003 Tracy McGrady, 1140 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2022 Franz Wagner, 650 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 2017 Aaron Gordon, 510 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 2019 Nikola Vucevic, 1090 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKp_ehccD29yjuuyCOMz-Q8EtaV6ZFTWpQOtkNBNgKPckCG4BmPzi34dE2J4-9BrdMXrtFEUk-NraZvuhK4rEl60hazy2dhek4wfi0yepsQrjyVtdVzx1Aq3kHVybx_ACzYYMOqWoxdTtmlIcDBNlAjCbBbyx6y7vEPuAg41tB4ud4SQwtUYIhcRfY/s782/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.27.40%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKp_ehccD29yjuuyCOMz-Q8EtaV6ZFTWpQOtkNBNgKPckCG4BmPzi34dE2J4-9BrdMXrtFEUk-NraZvuhK4rEl60hazy2dhek4wfi0yepsQrjyVtdVzx1Aq3kHVybx_ACzYYMOqWoxdTtmlIcDBNlAjCbBbyx6y7vEPuAg41tB4ud4SQwtUYIhcRfY/w291-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.27.40%20PM.png" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The supersized backcourt in Orlando NEEDS to be in the conversation for best in the east.</span></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: The Magic backcourt may very well be the best in the business, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Penny/TMac combine for 55+ ppg. Every player in the starting lineup is at least a 10 on defense too, so there are no obvious holes for opponents to exploit. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: Wagner/Gordon could both be shut down, especially Wagner against the superstar defenders. Even with TMac going nuts, the Magic will severely struggle during any games where those two are shut down.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Philadelphia 76ers</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Governor: Matt R.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Our creator/simulator Matt is back with his second squad, an absolutely beastly Sixers squad. With the #5 overall pick, the Sixers started out the surprises in the draft by passing on the obvious Allen Iverson selection to snag the Round Mound of Rebound for the SF position, taking an INCREDIBLE Charles Barkley card!</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmc78X3DR4Y-U5qktkwOCdaDHtKUXjKe_YnBayGx1ZZptG6UjdgCZTOqBygLoJ7LvuHttwMEVQUQkwOxxA8aweEAVoa8iiw8z9AadFVVgCIfNxBTIUqXKunfStsgQu7XUlz3nGeMj1bqwxI4-zm1uB3wsSpNjkPsFVicYKmLSiCHGWH-5AIWpwL6s/s784/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.36.08%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="784" data-original-width="578" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmc78X3DR4Y-U5qktkwOCdaDHtKUXjKe_YnBayGx1ZZptG6UjdgCZTOqBygLoJ7LvuHttwMEVQUQkwOxxA8aweEAVoa8iiw8z9AadFVVgCIfNxBTIUqXKunfStsgQu7XUlz3nGeMj1bqwxI4-zm1uB3wsSpNjkPsFVicYKmLSiCHGWH-5AIWpwL6s/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.36.08%20PM.png" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Barkley should average about 24/12 for the Sixers... from the SF slot!!</span></div><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>The Sixers weren't done adding rebounding power, taking PG Ben Simmons (~8-9 rpg) and C Joel Embiid (12 rpg) to round out their big three. However, things get thin quickly afterwards. Iguodala has great defense (12), but his chart is fairly weak and he may struggle to get to 20 points. Meanwhile, they're full-on punting their last slot by taking 380 pt Robert Covington at the PF slot. He's around a 16 ppg player, so the Sixers have to hope, but he could struggle to reach that mark. But with MVP-level Embiid leading the way and supported by a superstar Barkley, the Sixers look like they'll be in fine shape.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span> PG<span> 2021 Ben Simmons, 980 pts</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 2012 Andre Iguodala, 760 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 1992 Charles Barkley, 1080 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2015 Robert Covington, 380 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span> C 2022 Joel Embiid, 1280 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi119yZwr8k59J7S8B2FCTyKualfVITAPVWV7lrG1tgV4dSZ_qemfGmgs23A-Vi7y62SRLoo7XqNEWLcsOlXlwgWtgGwO35NRHwm5qQQN-CAv19M-jZn2q7g3lnZF-CvDbJ9CKaXrTAJwZDPkCNJc52LKP_lZfNoXLi30zGhL6_pRe5lvbPvlAI3Noc/s790/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.38.18%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi119yZwr8k59J7S8B2FCTyKualfVITAPVWV7lrG1tgV4dSZ_qemfGmgs23A-Vi7y62SRLoo7XqNEWLcsOlXlwgWtgGwO35NRHwm5qQQN-CAv19M-jZn2q7g3lnZF-CvDbJ9CKaXrTAJwZDPkCNJc52LKP_lZfNoXLi30zGhL6_pRe5lvbPvlAI3Noc/w294-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%208.38.18%20PM.png" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(A) LOVE this card image selected by Matt; (B) Definitely an MVP frontrunner with this insane chart</span></div></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strengths: REBOUNDING... and from unconventional positions! Very possibly the coolest/best synced big three in the league with Simmons-Barkley-Embiid. I think Embiid has a shot at the scoring crown, even with all the strong defensive centers in the league, while Simmons looks like a triple-double machine. Their high defense is generally stout too, with the only "weak link" at PF, which seems like a position that's often where teams are stashing a non-top 3 player. I like having a cheap-ish Iguodala giving 12 defense at the SG slot.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: </span></span></span></span></span></span>Having 390 pt Covington at PF (without many rebounds) may neuter this otherwise lethal attack. Indeed, if Iggy and Covington struggle to put in buckets, the squad may find themselves out-scored from time to time.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Toronto Raptors</span></b></div><div>Governor: YOURS TRULY</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, we reach the clear cut best team in the East ;) The Raptors are my second-favorite NBA team, thanks to being a huge Jurassic Park/dinosaur fan as a 4 year-old when the franchise came into existence. After suffering through decades of irrelevance, I finally got to enjoy a championship in 2019... and that's when I knew I had to select Kawhi Leonard in Round 1. Obviously, his card is celebrating the most epic shot in the history of basketball (source -- me) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCbYbLbLoLhAG7KxJ37kEkUSjYKkhdirKnE8Kmbuj4lfYDIgY12CvJUBw4b8EqmTBRveIadhKdVcjgJIXqJjIqsIBTXrLspoX-afFuiYgtJJaNE1emTHY13yvPyIU81Q69G7dQ-KJ1lUHkzpJuAy5zY-4rsbYaKE7dnLLxMJqoi8c86QOR2knA2FI/s1110/TOR%20Kawhi%20Leonard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCbYbLbLoLhAG7KxJ37kEkUSjYKkhdirKnE8Kmbuj4lfYDIgY12CvJUBw4b8EqmTBRveIadhKdVcjgJIXqJjIqsIBTXrLspoX-afFuiYgtJJaNE1emTHY13yvPyIU81Q69G7dQ-KJ1lUHkzpJuAy5zY-4rsbYaKE7dnLLxMJqoi8c86QOR2knA2FI/w294-h400/TOR%20Kawhi%20Leonard.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Since I picked seventh and the Nets picked sixth, I was set up perfectly to take my childhood hero in Round 2 -- Vince Carter!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iqJTNAo9inRkQjQPgh6E-RouJYOLEcBdNWLB72WKILvlGlmhFs2jTFncouz7mTxQ9AEvwzWKXFH2yUqeD3f73N-RONWYSTo0abQLMkW-cTVSfuXL8T-fNxo88X0m4drN6GLs5XWVdfN2n6T5XIJOUXr3m9Q4gsMuNSw034QOVmIHaRuer41IckyU/s1110/TOR%20Vince%20Carter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iqJTNAo9inRkQjQPgh6E-RouJYOLEcBdNWLB72WKILvlGlmhFs2jTFncouz7mTxQ9AEvwzWKXFH2yUqeD3f73N-RONWYSTo0abQLMkW-cTVSfuXL8T-fNxo88X0m4drN6GLs5XWVdfN2n6T5XIJOUXr3m9Q4gsMuNSw034QOVmIHaRuer41IckyU/w294-h400/TOR%20Vince%20Carter.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So yeah, things were going as perfectly as possible on paper for the first two picks... and the Heat didn't take Chris Bosh, giving me the exact big three that I wanted!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE2BcSk-dzvEwH-JudghSY_HCNUIpS2-okFdurk1ttZXMJc-h7fHPGUu2ohlB5fpf9oIa31iUqaH6x4mFcmclzdLE7E6G-uM36k7fh26Q-d7f0HJrmnx_MfC-F2JopCJ-wQmvshgzGNoNPuHsMVCtLk1yCNDieZF6ZpP6H2BGEvUi-Gi9qrWpCSIZ/s1110/TOR%20Chris%20Bosh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE2BcSk-dzvEwH-JudghSY_HCNUIpS2-okFdurk1ttZXMJc-h7fHPGUu2ohlB5fpf9oIa31iUqaH6x4mFcmclzdLE7E6G-uM36k7fh26Q-d7f0HJrmnx_MfC-F2JopCJ-wQmvshgzGNoNPuHsMVCtLk1yCNDieZF6ZpP6H2BGEvUi-Gi9qrWpCSIZ/w294-h400/TOR%20Chris%20Bosh.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>However, things took a bad turn in the third round, as the Rockets shocked the world by leaving Hakeem on the shelf in favor of (all the PG) KYLE LOWRY. Suddenly, my team was in flux and rather than take a poor-scoring-but-well-defending Fred VanVleet, I took the Raptors first star, Damon Stoudamire. While he could easily score 20+ ppg, that 8 defense looks very, very, very bad against all the superstar PG in the East.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bCtILUT7alFgsCtsk-wx9jv8wS95nJsrfMi2Kd8M0A6sv9NgfQfd-xbxnf9HW80_swOaW_YQFcfSx5xuPXs2qqizMAHrjD9fJmKFsJJBWlOE-NbqHbmYBdjNHMrLMGELhfaSatwZrc6CqYTolvNv-j-VsWHuzrw6DbqYtGcqD0oRHGBB2Dm8xHFi/s1110/TOR%20Damon%20Stoudamire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bCtILUT7alFgsCtsk-wx9jv8wS95nJsrfMi2Kd8M0A6sv9NgfQfd-xbxnf9HW80_swOaW_YQFcfSx5xuPXs2qqizMAHrjD9fJmKFsJJBWlOE-NbqHbmYBdjNHMrLMGELhfaSatwZrc6CqYTolvNv-j-VsWHuzrw6DbqYtGcqD0oRHGBB2Dm8xHFi/w294-h400/TOR%20Damon%20Stoudamire.jpg" width="294" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My final star player doesn't help the defensive lapses, as I'm rocking the 9 defense Pascal Siakam in the PF slot.... indeed, I am embracing the philosophy of Mark D'Antonio in Game of Zone: "Half the defense, double the offense"!!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_rDD_cZuPQ3RQlK0xfykS6ZXSyUpOYcULfqYV16E9-NhOxqeIUHKGcKK_PmsU5q6eMRSPKo5_Hz7kRUuozTag48yBwL7GYgU6ZpSHNRvj1tJ4gWWymcW9EGlcbg4cQjZZvjKBGgKWgjyYDDQmktvPurKvTrpO7sJj0wUohnsu1A720FRsohIyM03/s1110/TOR%20Pascal%20Siakam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_rDD_cZuPQ3RQlK0xfykS6ZXSyUpOYcULfqYV16E9-NhOxqeIUHKGcKK_PmsU5q6eMRSPKo5_Hz7kRUuozTag48yBwL7GYgU6ZpSHNRvj1tJ4gWWymcW9EGlcbg4cQjZZvjKBGgKWgjyYDDQmktvPurKvTrpO7sJj0wUohnsu1A720FRsohIyM03/w294-h400/TOR%20Pascal%20Siakam.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My bench continues this scoring emphasis, because I've got 23 ppg DeMar DeRozan and 21 ppg Andrea Bargnani coming off the bench! However, both these players are DREADFUL defenders.... except for J-Lin, who may get significant playing time to stop the bleeding at PG... and yes, I made all the cards for my team, so I'm sharing all of them with you!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-6XMAaJA5b9_FaOumUgoLxYcBjkayt3L1R-aHvGwrFK6BE0EsndYUaUvBAzt9hcI8tV9C9yTOvu13gachOBCldjV_BbBCjV-Cxwa0QSEqWy2Mv_RN9G0fxdFUUCaLK3vsKocuGD2gcIxPNEccs5A9MosWS1757qQxGxNIQPIfWYpfvFRJsLFSjlt/s1110/TOR%20Jeremy%20Lin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-6XMAaJA5b9_FaOumUgoLxYcBjkayt3L1R-aHvGwrFK6BE0EsndYUaUvBAzt9hcI8tV9C9yTOvu13gachOBCldjV_BbBCjV-Cxwa0QSEqWy2Mv_RN9G0fxdFUUCaLK3vsKocuGD2gcIxPNEccs5A9MosWS1757qQxGxNIQPIfWYpfvFRJsLFSjlt/w294-h400/TOR%20Jeremy%20Lin.jpg" width="294" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMzz1s5gedg4pABuvd1upSXEwtPioN4KArJUz6GPQ0A-1khmM__I0u23tulX5RQSKenFMaefk3lPNPqQxmFO7-x2bd1P2mw427kQTJ7jUGVG2OphD_AJNIashRUIR93UnIj-68Z4fZ3_wLndVGRyhAMTwuaKjmtvHz02h63LLdm2g_uGfW_OC3beK/s1110/TOR%20DeMar%20DeRozan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMzz1s5gedg4pABuvd1upSXEwtPioN4KArJUz6GPQ0A-1khmM__I0u23tulX5RQSKenFMaefk3lPNPqQxmFO7-x2bd1P2mw427kQTJ7jUGVG2OphD_AJNIashRUIR93UnIj-68Z4fZ3_wLndVGRyhAMTwuaKjmtvHz02h63LLdm2g_uGfW_OC3beK/w294-h400/TOR%20DeMar%20DeRozan.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8Oc9-iUQDowcJFjWcugyIdMe_eL3OuZ3sEcpyMZEFzhd8_TwSRCCenwZVHoBafCDXf37SbT7p0DB8P3cDAYi7eO3a54kLmYtB7s63KCgpgOLXbxGD6J1j1EaFpJq9izeYpoG92r0SNAr9NBeMxAoWSdHDt2Zbrbsrkr5VycAmi1aieQAvLQ5mxUR/s1110/TOR%20Terrence%20Ross.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8Oc9-iUQDowcJFjWcugyIdMe_eL3OuZ3sEcpyMZEFzhd8_TwSRCCenwZVHoBafCDXf37SbT7p0DB8P3cDAYi7eO3a54kLmYtB7s63KCgpgOLXbxGD6J1j1EaFpJq9izeYpoG92r0SNAr9NBeMxAoWSdHDt2Zbrbsrkr5VycAmi1aieQAvLQ5mxUR/w294-h400/TOR%20Terrence%20Ross.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc93VhSvTF61rCDaHEMqbKKqTUu6Ae2t7s3vpg-SROfJ5HiWN5Q5-IjHCtVTdIHrWTEVpvjkdke_jjmEo_NFJVBLfFhm9WXigMpqnZTgVYU2cJ6KcUzZYn5FuCuckUF3eugzaKLbDiprNNiCTmj2UAJlRH8o_AEumOvAmipuVd1DAENSIeidcWazmt/s1110/TOR%20Tyler%20Hansbrough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc93VhSvTF61rCDaHEMqbKKqTUu6Ae2t7s3vpg-SROfJ5HiWN5Q5-IjHCtVTdIHrWTEVpvjkdke_jjmEo_NFJVBLfFhm9WXigMpqnZTgVYU2cJ6KcUzZYn5FuCuckUF3eugzaKLbDiprNNiCTmj2UAJlRH8o_AEumOvAmipuVd1DAENSIeidcWazmt/w294-h400/TOR%20Tyler%20Hansbrough.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33wZKDoYzetTEyeCjZsWzA43P9FMvw5dKjeXhNky3l2qRnc05GGAnGnVhCKQfcdzX-9uG8t_6whMPOqoPdiNUNkxmLEA5luMyFf_v-Bx0ZDQzxg1QeVN7gzFnGWJrOu4raRMS6QMSo9GVHzdGKT6Y4uorWvLxZnnXCW9Jnhg_U1CcPIeFRAwqkfsa/s1110/TOR%20Andrea%20Bargnani.png.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33wZKDoYzetTEyeCjZsWzA43P9FMvw5dKjeXhNky3l2qRnc05GGAnGnVhCKQfcdzX-9uG8t_6whMPOqoPdiNUNkxmLEA5luMyFf_v-Bx0ZDQzxg1QeVN7gzFnGWJrOu4raRMS6QMSo9GVHzdGKT6Y4uorWvLxZnnXCW9Jnhg_U1CcPIeFRAwqkfsa/w294-h400/TOR%20Andrea%20Bargnani.png.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Strength: Offense, obviously. This is a team with SIX players who averaged over 20 ppg and a seventh who averaged 19 and has a card set up for 20+ ppg. Definitely going to be a team with some entertaining stat lines. Also, Jeremy Lin's card looks awesome and may be a good luck charm! If the benches really do get a shot to play significantly, these dudes can outscore the other benches.... but the weakness is glaring!</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: Defense, obviously. At basically every position, as Kawhi is surprisingly only an 11 defense in Toronto. While I earnestly believe this team may set the highest single game points mark, I think other teams are going to have FIELD DAYS and my team, overall, will end up below .500 as a result. Reaaaaaally could've used that 910 pt Lowry with 11 defense that I was eyeing, really killed my plans!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Washington Wizards</span></b></div><div>Governor: Orioles881</div><div><br /></div><div>Not going to lie, many a mock draft saw Orioles881 taking MJ in Round 1 (and I thought he might shock the world with the 2020 Russell Westbrook), but he wisely went the most prudent route by taking superstar PF Chris Webber as the #2 overall pick in the draft! C-Webb is a monster PF with a 14/11 card for 1070 points... and he's going to score in bunches, especially helpful in a (generally) weaker PF field.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUl1yjedWdY9U5gCayn7OiQ1DXUN4_KND1IMcFshIQyYx5_J34HEhkwYiHZvQCNHiT9jH4KWxtzw8rTSpSkODSUFOItl09mrengvZReMM9TQXaL80vCkxFFf2QMUYcKTgrQdqDJwUm1Q288Uc3ShKSwE2DCVR8de934vLYeSFayJMr4nLP480r-WA/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUl1yjedWdY9U5gCayn7OiQ1DXUN4_KND1IMcFshIQyYx5_J34HEhkwYiHZvQCNHiT9jH4KWxtzw8rTSpSkODSUFOItl09mrengvZReMM9TQXaL80vCkxFFf2QMUYcKTgrQdqDJwUm1Q288Uc3ShKSwE2DCVR8de934vLYeSFayJMr4nLP480r-WA/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Webber looks like an almost automatic 24 ppg, and that 3 pt quarter floor is going to be a godsend to prevent disastrous outings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Wizards then put together a potent trio in the backcourt with Wall-Beal-Butler. Wall's a 1090 pt beast at PG, although he's another sub-10 defender at the PG slot. Wall is an 880 pt scoring machine, while the 980 pt Butler SHOULD score 20 ppg too. The starting lineup is rounded out by Nene and his 450 pt card for center. They're definitely counting on their big four scoring enough while Nene holds down the fort down low (although he should add 12 ppg).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span> PG 2017 John Wall, 1090 pts</span></div><div><span> SG 2018 Bradley Beal, 880 pts</span></div><div><span> SF 2008 Caron Butler, 980 pts</span></div><div><span> PF 1996 Chris Webber, 1070 pts</span></div><div><span> C 2015 Nene, 450 pts</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnn43SFxb-3c0I6jBjeFJIFdadWFQUr9jaGG1x4Ax12s8SGO2JH6CCNgr_wLWPe1VNDZ-30rxiFGNUEiRWZR8N86R4p6LyR8OeBvdnPby5k20u6glhu4tRRqTPKBsB-WBzap4192GrpKLiz0iQwBgG7H38cceGQI8rfcWgcUHXlKpW02-HKWQ8zGyz/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(13).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnn43SFxb-3c0I6jBjeFJIFdadWFQUr9jaGG1x4Ax12s8SGO2JH6CCNgr_wLWPe1VNDZ-30rxiFGNUEiRWZR8N86R4p6LyR8OeBvdnPby5k20u6glhu4tRRqTPKBsB-WBzap4192GrpKLiz0iQwBgG7H38cceGQI8rfcWgcUHXlKpW02-HKWQ8zGyz/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(13).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">As this explosive, potential 24/12 card goes, so will the Wiz!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Strengths: FIREPOWER from the backcourt, as well as Webber's explosive scoring from the PF slot. He could feast on players like Siakam for 28ish ppg.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: PG Defense and the low scoring fifth member of the lineup (familiar refrain at this point for teams). Honestly, the biggest issue is probably the lack of rebounding from Webber and Nene (needs at least 17 for a 3 rebound quarter). That could end up biting them in close games.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">FIRST ROUND SELECTIONS</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Let's take a break from the team breakdowns for a look at how the first round of the draft went:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Tthuk-qktuRmuhzBto66i8lZM3_0XH_F_-zj18opmJBqrO0hEYXh8FkpcQjR7bVt-Ez5ld3eofvrviES-Wh_I1zsLN2_Ol8mEmuXh8aPSUhfGni6dWNGmIPo9Gt2_BdwfgBsX3RaYK7-k6Of1I7eyh0T08Fy-7jXYWmPrK7mLhYexwTDQClXY2yT/s1102/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%209.25.00%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="992" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Tthuk-qktuRmuhzBto66i8lZM3_0XH_F_-zj18opmJBqrO0hEYXh8FkpcQjR7bVt-Ez5ld3eofvrviES-Wh_I1zsLN2_Ol8mEmuXh8aPSUhfGni6dWNGmIPo9Gt2_BdwfgBsX3RaYK7-k6Of1I7eyh0T08Fy-7jXYWmPrK7mLhYexwTDQClXY2yT/w576-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%209.25.00%20PM.png" width="576" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">WESTERN CONFERENCE</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Dallas Mavericks</span></b></div><div>Governor: Sittch</div><div><br /></div><div>With two obvious picks in Rounds 2 and 3 locked-and-loaded, all eyes were on Dallas' first overall pick. Since the Nets took Kidd, many wondered if they'd go with Nash or perhaps Chandler or Marion, but I like that they went with SF/SG Finley at 960 pts. Considering Luka's PG/SG eligibility, this gave him great flexibility to approach rounds 4 and 5!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnxBRQIO1fUok0o9KoaVcAQFHoDK8JLL4_LafJ6mQUAUyXaVP3E89hPVDUj9PjXTwCORNIrLgKx4qY2DCWh_nanmGVTqic7V6wkcuLDoj3UgAd4nDLzubwVuq6NCYbLfE-AqqD9_V7DekJpN0ptnFrgT81Jhly_vHBzqpW4ZKJ74QyqtRnhrvHJsu/s1110/DAL%20Michael%20Finley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnxBRQIO1fUok0o9KoaVcAQFHoDK8JLL4_LafJ6mQUAUyXaVP3E89hPVDUj9PjXTwCORNIrLgKx4qY2DCWh_nanmGVTqic7V6wkcuLDoj3UgAd4nDLzubwVuq6NCYbLfE-AqqD9_V7DekJpN0ptnFrgT81Jhly_vHBzqpW4ZKJ74QyqtRnhrvHJsu/w294-h400/DAL%20Michael%20Finley.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, shouts to Finley for being a Badger legend!!</div><div><br /></div>No one can fault Dallas for locking down its two legends in the next couple rounds, snagging 2021 Luka and 2005 Dirk for a combined 2260 points!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-CM6evIZ1ltduQA9XlC57F9R6tCMjEk69lExIngsca9akNkm9YJ4wNpNUw_wfbY9iWSJxtuAUEg_cTA1NQ9P3OKp4jL9Sj1Tr-AHr1F1rHohGpMO3QulENFAsgOihpKurvfdmxLT3JqHCfTORm_zh9wvD9Jt83xAkl4Pd9vbAyqnXEx5lU0OsoAa/s1110/GOAT%20debate%20-%20seasons%20(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-CM6evIZ1ltduQA9XlC57F9R6tCMjEk69lExIngsca9akNkm9YJ4wNpNUw_wfbY9iWSJxtuAUEg_cTA1NQ9P3OKp4jL9Sj1Tr-AHr1F1rHohGpMO3QulENFAsgOihpKurvfdmxLT3JqHCfTORm_zh9wvD9Jt83xAkl4Pd9vbAyqnXEx5lU0OsoAa/w294-h400/GOAT%20debate%20-%20seasons%20(5).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With so many points locked into their big three, the Mavs made one of the best picks of the draft in Round 4 by snagging Rajon Rondo, which broke John's heart because he was targeting him as the Bulls backup PG with LITERALLY the next pick (which would've been one before Boston, who was ALSO looking into taking Rondo). They rounded things out by securing Kristaps Porzingis, a sweet scoring machine for under 850 pts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> PG<span> 2015 Rajon Rondo, 440 pts</span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> SG<span> 2021 Luka Doncic, 1130 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2000 Michael Finley, 960 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2005 Dirk Nowitzki, 1130 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2021 Kristaps Porzingis, 840 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: The big two of Luka/Dirk will be incredible, and Rondo's decent assist ranges + 10 defense is all you can ask of a punt starter while the rest of the lineup looks to go nuts. I also love the 12 defense of Fat Lever off the bench at PG. Really, really well thought out depth with all sub-440 pt players on the bench. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weakness: PG is a black hole despite being the strength of many other teams. Luka has 9 defense, leading to potential weaknesses on D against good backcourts. Really, really riding their top 4 and little help if one of those guys has a bad game.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Denver Nuggets</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Governor: Riley!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another of my old college Showdown buddies appears with his first team, the Denver Nuggets! His one mission -- take one of the MVP Jokic cards and build a team around it. With a 1440 pt card in tow, the most expensive card in the league, Riley built a stout squad, starting with his First Round selection of Allen Iverson. At only 980 points, this scoring machine (with adequate defense) gave Denver a great PG foundation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-qUU_EBstgWU4MmXlCOnmQs2WeS6ve31l2K9YD3Go80tJltZq30LQr2vInRgme71AlmD98RbraK_GsimDhNZvhkapltppREIwTHyGiyCUj-uFZYivVpyhQvRxKd2iEW3GaK9imydVixeaSEFpZXzqLtJ15PZe-pCi_W-pq6hTjgauDCsnXofCMtk/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-qUU_EBstgWU4MmXlCOnmQs2WeS6ve31l2K9YD3Go80tJltZq30LQr2vInRgme71AlmD98RbraK_GsimDhNZvhkapltppREIwTHyGiyCUj-uFZYivVpyhQvRxKd2iEW3GaK9imydVixeaSEFpZXzqLtJ15PZe-pCi_W-pq6hTjgauDCsnXofCMtk/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(1).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Should be an automatic 20 points from AI, and I expect him to average at least 28 ppg with that chart!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Riley then turned his attention to taking another 20+ ppg scorer to surround Jokic with... turns out, the Nuggests have not had many players like that in the last 30 years. However, he found one with PF (and OG NBA Showdown classic) Antonio McDyess. Another low floor player, he should put up at least 20 ppg. Of course, round 3 was where he selected the 1440 pt beast at center... yes, there was a 1670 pt version that he by-passed to his chagrin, but he needed a competitive roster around Jokic lest the Nuggets suffer the same fate they did in the 2022 playoffs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNW-JaOSy1JcpskduuykImMvHDn7d3KT0JHCDSwYfRRPOCf_tgi6MetNcNNk-8fPOzaJC215epF9a5Lo-NwWuQP6V89r-g0aJSp_8CrDHlzfvOoi_ywvqv9eVoGSXYnXEHyh04SkDHgsWCCVAFEA7bC9rEUT-VInn1ICfRlaAaI-6S6quRlSRUEU9/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNW-JaOSy1JcpskduuykImMvHDn7d3KT0JHCDSwYfRRPOCf_tgi6MetNcNNk-8fPOzaJC215epF9a5Lo-NwWuQP6V89r-g0aJSp_8CrDHlzfvOoi_ywvqv9eVoGSXYnXEHyh04SkDHgsWCCVAFEA7bC9rEUT-VInn1ICfRlaAaI-6S6quRlSRUEU9/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(2).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rounding out the starting lineup was fourth rounder JR Smith at SF and team-controlled Jamal Murray's 520 pt card. It'll be interesting to see how much of a difference Jokic's assists make in increasing their production. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> PG<span> 2008 Allen Iverson, 980 pts</span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> SG<span> 2019 Jamal Murray, 520 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2009 JR Smith, 750 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 1999 Antonio McDyess, 800 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2021 Nikola Jokic, 1440 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Strength: Jokic's triple-threat card is the obvious foundation, and I think the Nuggets have surrounded him with scoring threats all around him. If these cards can give/utilize boosts with Jokic at the team's core, they could be lethal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPXtscR7u6x4cnEntk4cBVpJDunFzqBUh0KgVsNa1B4LmpL_YzLrn9K6Nps3nN6SWmMB1X-UHL8VhMbJR3yOrqe0t1CnvaUps2nQe505tiXri0n9-JUgoxhQh31_x4RYgsf8VvGpQzaqh0JWzj_RVj6Qg1rLlmEUMqvDqgAjQzfFYyrkXp6cXK-s9/s1110/DEN%20JR%20Smith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPXtscR7u6x4cnEntk4cBVpJDunFzqBUh0KgVsNa1B4LmpL_YzLrn9K6Nps3nN6SWmMB1X-UHL8VhMbJR3yOrqe0t1CnvaUps2nQe505tiXri0n9-JUgoxhQh31_x4RYgsf8VvGpQzaqh0JWzj_RVj6Qg1rLlmEUMqvDqgAjQzfFYyrkXp6cXK-s9/w294-h400/DEN%20JR%20Smith.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weakness: Defense, easily.... especially at SG, where they're counting on an 8 defense Jamal Murray despite the west featuring *checks notes* KOBE BRYANT and LUKA and HARDEN and... well, you get the picture. I feel like they'll have to play AI at the 2 come playoff time or they're cooked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Golden State Warriors</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Governor: Orioles881</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second team for Orioles, and it's one of the few that had an actual dynasty in the last 30 years. In a move that shocked the world, GSW stuck to their plans when the Nets passed on Durant and allowed him to continue falling, instead locking up 2016 unanimous MVP Steph Curry with their first pick. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKmsr55UV5d-V8PLuvbVi3zMgGyzIz2JbhRmkuJ5yZ-m8LQowDCcJMkZsKmSdNBo8EuU_I4Vj5aYHcagXbVhFBNolt_i8WIUwUXp91ipFjUwFVRDLHRkI9Qa9CZggMeKET-ALO2OBZxOmdRimdfCiMz2oXiKEN2o-Lu09QmYVwiFNCyt4u_jtahN7/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(16).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKmsr55UV5d-V8PLuvbVi3zMgGyzIz2JbhRmkuJ5yZ-m8LQowDCcJMkZsKmSdNBo8EuU_I4Vj5aYHcagXbVhFBNolt_i8WIUwUXp91ipFjUwFVRDLHRkI9Qa9CZggMeKET-ALO2OBZxOmdRimdfCiMz2oXiKEN2o-Lu09QmYVwiFNCyt4u_jtahN7/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(16).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The only 20 offense player in the league (with 12 defense too), this Steph card is almost a lock for 30+ ppg</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Warriors rounded out their big three by picking the other members of... well, their dynastic big three, locking up defensive maestro Draymond Green and Steph's splash brother, Klay Thompson. Another Golden State legend joins the Big Three in Chris Mullin, the team's SF and another potential 20+ ppg scorer, which they need to help pick up the slack left by Draymond's middling scoring numbers (although his outstanding defense will be HUGE in limiting wings). Rounding out the lineup is cheap center Ronny Turiaf and his 11 defense.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJO9cuO7T6yHbM3x-xSrwcuAel6vw5CDODLCl92ZiPR-HRnmuYLApd5TdigF8Cm5Yjz9HDXqs188bOIvJ7GbSjGVECQadVEmAKGcm9jph1uk-xGNGggx0HzyzKmbay5M7VPmvwI5flraVx7Iv5CqpMLkk11abgfa_fKTe-D3kWIt0LJDPcZLzyslM/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(14).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJO9cuO7T6yHbM3x-xSrwcuAel6vw5CDODLCl92ZiPR-HRnmuYLApd5TdigF8Cm5Yjz9HDXqs188bOIvJ7GbSjGVECQadVEmAKGcm9jph1uk-xGNGggx0HzyzKmbay5M7VPmvwI5flraVx7Iv5CqpMLkk11abgfa_fKTe-D3kWIt0LJDPcZLzyslM/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(14).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This Splash Brother is an easy 24 ppg, with a shot at 40+ points with assist help</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> PG<span> 2016 Steph Curry, 1350 pt</span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> SG<span> 2017 Klay Thompson, 910 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 1993 Chris Mullin, 860 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2016 Draymond Green, 1070 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2009 Ronny Turiaf, 300 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Strength: Steph Curry, perhaps the most lethal offensive weapon in this league, and his fellow splash brother. With Mullin adding scoring fire too, their defense combo of Green/Turiaf may be the perfect balance in the West, especially against teams that rely on a PF like the TWolves (Garnett) or Spurs (Duncan). Curry could easily end up the MVP.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BWgrVwiZDDNqu6DieEydtNo8zbDszZ_JXAPKjE9dtbpIayc-zm-G2polopLelaup0t3fdExyEQWA0VZEhPdo7FSENB-V9OLZWFxy4TzTpbreG1G_hITbCWza7nW3oxLe45Ki3oiQtpexuY6l6eEclXb9QQwGg9Ixe5BObU0dleyhCqMjFVIJZPlg/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(15).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BWgrVwiZDDNqu6DieEydtNo8zbDszZ_JXAPKjE9dtbpIayc-zm-G2polopLelaup0t3fdExyEQWA0VZEhPdo7FSENB-V9OLZWFxy4TzTpbreG1G_hITbCWza7nW3oxLe45Ki3oiQtpexuY6l6eEclXb9QQwGg9Ixe5BObU0dleyhCqMjFVIJZPlg/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(15).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm extremely curious how this card will perform for its value. The defense is amazing and he gets +4 offense, with valuable assists/rebounds... but he's going to struggle to average even 15 ppg. I'm very curious how that goes in this simulation!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weakness: For a top heavy team - 4190 pts in four guys - it seems rough that one of them can't score in bunches. Draymond does everything else well though, so it'll be fascinating to watch how it plays out. I would've liked to downgrade Klay to his 670 pt version, draft him in a later round, and have Durant instead to play the four, allowing Draymond to therefore lock down opponent's SF and giving them an extra ~200 pts to play with at center. But in the end, you gotta see how THE big three do at their peaks, so I'm all in for this squad!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Houston Rockets</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Governor: Sittch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Rockets had a sneaky deep assembly of 1000+ talent to choose from, and their governor CLEARLY did his research because he put together an impressive squad, built to complement its superstar, 1300 pt James Harden. I fully expect this monster to average around 35 ppg, and as set forth above, the Rockets are wisely playing him at SG to (a) maximize his rolls by having a true PG roll ahead of him; (b) maximizing his contributions to other players by letting his boosted assist total go towards another scorer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtuHeDcQVkcOSbojvRuK-oSKHwmTghPvRyME2sQyQs_KMF2CjWyVSeJUzaB9w4T98RvVcIS4z_enwxrV1tMRyLrgG-VdDeSlg9yF32VY8GlCggByu4EWj4orSKqqhxIDnJmJDY6gb0vKUxbUZkNgTZ4wJX1XedLeR2pCXiVs72q3C2pZPa_kFpSXJ/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(17).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtuHeDcQVkcOSbojvRuK-oSKHwmTghPvRyME2sQyQs_KMF2CjWyVSeJUzaB9w4T98RvVcIS4z_enwxrV1tMRyLrgG-VdDeSlg9yF32VY8GlCggByu4EWj4orSKqqhxIDnJmJDY6gb0vKUxbUZkNgTZ4wJX1XedLeR2pCXiVs72q3C2pZPa_kFpSXJ/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(17).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">With a 6 point quarter coming from a 2 roll against a 10 defender, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">fully expect this guy to surpass 35 points early and often this season!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That PG ended up being Kyle Lowry, devastating my Raptors in the process. Lowry is a 910 pt stud, 13/11 with 4 assists in a quarter starting at 16. But the swipe of the draft was probably taking Dwight Howard in the second round, just before the Lakers got the chance to take him. This created a true domino effect that ended up screwing over my second team, the Clippers. Indeed, Sittch was unwillingly out to get me ;)</div><div><br /></div>But the Rockets weren't done adding extreme talent, as they have 900 pt Yao Ming sliding in as their center! All told, Houston's got what looks like a 35 ppg SG, 20 ppg/12 rpg PF, 20 ppg/12 rpg C teaming up with a 15 ppg/10 apg PG to set the table. Then they've got a 12ish ppg Chandler Parsons bringing 11 defense to SF. If Parsons can consistently score double digits to support their big three, and if Lowry can average more than 12 ppg/6 apg, I think this team may be a Western frontrunner!</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 2011 Kyle Lowry, 910 pts</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 2018 James Harden, 1300 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2012 Chandler Parsons, 450 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2014 Dwight Howard, 930 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2008 Yao Ming, 900 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Strengths: Maybe the most impressive big three, and Harden is a bonafide MVP candidate. Love how they built around his strengths and love the steady 11 or better defense across the starting lineup. Also loved the creativity in building their stars, they took players that I hadn't even bothered to make cards for outside of Harden because I was expecting a more conventional PG Steve Francis/C Hakeem Olajuwon approach!! Nice work :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: Obviously the fifth member of the starting lineup, just by virtue of the cost of the big four... the key will be if Kyle Lowry can carry his weight, which I think comes down to him averaging close to 10 apg to really prop up Harden's MVP candidacy. This team is going to ride-or-die on Harden, and how many additional points he gets to his roll via assists could be giant!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Los Angeles Clippers</span></b></div><div>Governor: ME AGAIN<br /><div><br /></div><div>Welcome back to one of my teams -- of course I was going to take two, I love drafting! The Clippers had the seventh overall pick and I was faced with a tough decision: building around PG Chris Paul or building around SF Kawhi Leonard. Considering the depth of superstar PG in the West (Steph, Russ, Harden), I went with Chris Paul, banking on Lamar Odom making it back to me.... this did not happen.</div><div><br /></div><div>If I had it to do over, I'd probably take a different SF in order to afford the 1250 point Chris Paul that has 14 defense, but I'm ready to ride with my 2016 Chris Paul. I fully expect him to average approx. 23 ppg and put up 10 apg. While the 12 defense isn't going to slow down Steph or Russ too much, it means Steph needs a truly absurd roll to get his max. So I'll take what I can get!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZErXbkUo26SyUh_AI2JjMbs3KvqnNQpnh6gqzxqFjnEg3TWRZ32wA8vuzDhp46-s_AvZyjzi3ManV-5rzwloN863rWOw6fgA3ZrbCKZrZOTzYLC2BEWN1FHG1Ay7KGX2CZPA5n9Fnxoo4jOltV_Duwp9qh1GaCrFK2BaeAYL2s96ERncdT_oyNWId/s1110/LAC%20Chris%20Paul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZErXbkUo26SyUh_AI2JjMbs3KvqnNQpnh6gqzxqFjnEg3TWRZ32wA8vuzDhp46-s_AvZyjzi3ManV-5rzwloN863rWOw6fgA3ZrbCKZrZOTzYLC2BEWN1FHG1Ay7KGX2CZPA5n9Fnxoo4jOltV_Duwp9qh1GaCrFK2BaeAYL2s96ERncdT_oyNWId/w294-h400/LAC%20Chris%20Paul.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div>So for reasons explained in the Lakers section, Lamar Odom ended up being their fallback second round selection. But before I took my SF, I locked down a PF... I was torn between Blake Griffin and Elton Brand, but the pull of LOB CITY was too strong to resist. I actually really love a 950 pt Blake card, but based on later selections, I took this versions rebounding for 1010 pts and moved Blake to center.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uJ7uSrzCQMaWQr196tR6rlz1vLomFtk86ji0xJ4VFyX3BRZImaDT-hEVgzpw8Et9xRyz8Y6ckaG07Qqg35xpMCUCIwYKdk9nwx5-8l8VE1mBOhRWtVHf3IwgIG9FZd72GsowSzwrnv2ZhXW8ii4xtH908HaSJ0GssTxVOxZyNF_hQzBLSwUqlx5s/s1110/LAC%20Blake%20Griffin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uJ7uSrzCQMaWQr196tR6rlz1vLomFtk86ji0xJ4VFyX3BRZImaDT-hEVgzpw8Et9xRyz8Y6ckaG07Qqg35xpMCUCIwYKdk9nwx5-8l8VE1mBOhRWtVHf3IwgIG9FZd72GsowSzwrnv2ZhXW8ii4xtH908HaSJ0GssTxVOxZyNF_hQzBLSwUqlx5s/w294-h400/LAC%20Blake%20Griffin.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then in Round 3, I went for a little steal of my own and took Dominique Wilkins... who the Hawks had already passed twice and took two SF eligible players instead. But I'll admit, I'm seduced by his 26 ppg and the ability to put up a THIRD guy that I fully expect will score far more than 20 ppg in the lineup... even with that 9 defense. Can you send a pattern with my (flawed) strategy?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhryV70GHHbGGip3ETDEMmIwF_vwXMDDRJrlELeuhqZ1rY3yXpuV74vGL6w51xlcNxchK2MCv4HS6jAyJKILs_6DnvwYhT8vsPO6Th8a8dofCu9971oL5zAbsTPQcED40jqfX4LqaiGC_FN1UwpDgcQoz8Pf4ryfotEwJPA7o_WXKL66qYvY0-bGd/s1110/LAC%20Dom%20Wilkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhryV70GHHbGGip3ETDEMmIwF_vwXMDDRJrlELeuhqZ1rY3yXpuV74vGL6w51xlcNxchK2MCv4HS6jAyJKILs_6DnvwYhT8vsPO6Th8a8dofCu9971oL5zAbsTPQcED40jqfX4LqaiGC_FN1UwpDgcQoz8Pf4ryfotEwJPA7o_WXKL66qYvY0-bGd/w294-h400/LAC%20Dom%20Wilkins.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next up, I locked down my solid SG in Ron Harper. Affordable at 770 pts with above-average defense and an average over 18 ppg, Harper was a key target to keep my squad stout. With a 5 pt quarter at a 9 roll, getting to 20 ppg is certainly within reach!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdGqnTl1Zc2t3Pyc5Ym14MYMUocdGvLS1U7OvyUOjpmQlQ8jgmivLXEPYdWF_nGfsf8M4KKW1edlIdNZ5-Lzh48O7vxycB5bWEDagE8OHa9is4sKZlB_1HjqCoVYwmS5h5TW87sJSwhj9CzGeXzi874kyAm5yPZOTT_KPJeIDmhVc8FmHZiv22Q8g/s1110/LAC%20Ron%20Harper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdGqnTl1Zc2t3Pyc5Ym14MYMUocdGvLS1U7OvyUOjpmQlQ8jgmivLXEPYdWF_nGfsf8M4KKW1edlIdNZ5-Lzh48O7vxycB5bWEDagE8OHa9is4sKZlB_1HjqCoVYwmS5h5TW87sJSwhj9CzGeXzi874kyAm5yPZOTT_KPJeIDmhVc8FmHZiv22Q8g/w294-h400/LAC%20Ron%20Harper.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Pick five was, I think, where I screwed up. I could've taken DeAndre Jordan at 670 pts, which would've allowed me to get the 1250 Chris Paul as a true superstar with 14 defense. That extra rebounding would've also been nice, especially since Dominique isn't doing a lot of rebounding at the 3. But instead, again seduced by the power of points, I took 22 ppg Danny Manning to be my PF. Now, that does give me an incredibly explosive lineup (with better defense than Toronto), but I regret not having a more balanced build.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdqLAmbPaRzxl_lXpmJgn3t4BESu3Y-2hMPoqqjjZKUiV1Mkjmk5sdfRCY4CP9U_Gr95GEw4hFrzvSXAeR2V6WF4Mki58ZiNHILF-Ba-EpVG-NWOgLBCheQVrrxxB___gU-_8hVr8ZLUoD4t7itePEtTTFqE5hkEzErBUebefGKau4Ayzf_euxQ8Q/s1110/LAC%20Danny%20Manning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdqLAmbPaRzxl_lXpmJgn3t4BESu3Y-2hMPoqqjjZKUiV1Mkjmk5sdfRCY4CP9U_Gr95GEw4hFrzvSXAeR2V6WF4Mki58ZiNHILF-Ba-EpVG-NWOgLBCheQVrrxxB___gU-_8hVr8ZLUoD4t7itePEtTTFqE5hkEzErBUebefGKau4Ayzf_euxQ8Q/w294-h400/LAC%20Danny%20Manning.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">On paper though, looks like an easy 24 ppg out of this card too!!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The bench features a guy I probably could've had at SF if I picked his 750 point season, an alternative way to afford 1250 pt Paul, Corey Maggette. He's joined on the bench by 17+ PPG Maurice Taylor (for only 70 pts!), scoring machine even as a rookie Eric Gordon (IU legend), and All Star Chris Kaman, who the analytics hated despite putting up massive numbers in 2010. I also took Doc's son to draw the illusion that he's coaching this squad, hoping it helps me make a run to the playoffs... even if my coaching dooms me to a first round exit.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_oT5vMS-hJiqZvXKsKGT7641ypMG3RcaQJujIh8fxRXVY1Wv-JT-_6VOrqBPZmF2HyAzMw0AE6k6tTKq1c1sufBB_mGMHDgzlsttyxhz3qCgPly-7QPKje3YTsgSDnMGSs68y22VRw-GCLUAL5Isr2iLqoQy7L-NbWIgv81O7lntjVN1NWHqevfzC/s1110/LAC%20Austin%20Rivers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_oT5vMS-hJiqZvXKsKGT7641ypMG3RcaQJujIh8fxRXVY1Wv-JT-_6VOrqBPZmF2HyAzMw0AE6k6tTKq1c1sufBB_mGMHDgzlsttyxhz3qCgPly-7QPKje3YTsgSDnMGSs68y22VRw-GCLUAL5Isr2iLqoQy7L-NbWIgv81O7lntjVN1NWHqevfzC/w294-h400/LAC%20Austin%20Rivers.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-XTj_fZ31UgzkEcpKnMs1tEMPiZYmngnqigtBuqMuMeZji-NCzU-MeUKn--AHVQUua2JY0fRalJ6WB5YXyKq-IlPrhePwlLFqKPNY3caYTOOD1RdS9c-mjWVNfj_5euHqeo2GvY5hRwuaOUvjf1MGi3L4U42guuGp4Gy_9wiuH8pGW4glYxdcGiz/s1110/LAC%20Chris%20Kaman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-XTj_fZ31UgzkEcpKnMs1tEMPiZYmngnqigtBuqMuMeZji-NCzU-MeUKn--AHVQUua2JY0fRalJ6WB5YXyKq-IlPrhePwlLFqKPNY3caYTOOD1RdS9c-mjWVNfj_5euHqeo2GvY5hRwuaOUvjf1MGi3L4U42guuGp4Gy_9wiuH8pGW4glYxdcGiz/w294-h400/LAC%20Chris%20Kaman.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVziwp2shOybBG42zX1GNwTBVsOJJkquPxrDllepCWFrsLIUf3-rX393KDJPb50wazyyYqSBJnkDEe_LUeCjBQfP9f2baFCAfrrX_TQvBudEd29gKLQ4rjO9yShSUtaQHAW7ALWHV1a5DOaRtPycmjQvwYWnZvnNuf5we36Br8A-Raj_HAeBOeXvt/s1110/LAC%20Corey%20Maggette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVziwp2shOybBG42zX1GNwTBVsOJJkquPxrDllepCWFrsLIUf3-rX393KDJPb50wazyyYqSBJnkDEe_LUeCjBQfP9f2baFCAfrrX_TQvBudEd29gKLQ4rjO9yShSUtaQHAW7ALWHV1a5DOaRtPycmjQvwYWnZvnNuf5we36Br8A-Raj_HAeBOeXvt/w294-h400/LAC%20Corey%20Maggette.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFtO8bd8sjYOxj4yoWag73ZdY1zzmKXzAelHI8ZCGYcP06xZVrUtf_-sQSPlkm1ES21oYp4PPAzSjhO_twQ09v4uPwFrfjPVLbJ0Q09hRSMYY6bV_EAwtxqgFdp6aP1HnFD5XaAsoAz41ZFTVewQQHV89vtqKMAIIcwrel8Mscq2YBDJgXVfk9Ov9/s1110/LAC%20Eric%20Gordon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFtO8bd8sjYOxj4yoWag73ZdY1zzmKXzAelHI8ZCGYcP06xZVrUtf_-sQSPlkm1ES21oYp4PPAzSjhO_twQ09v4uPwFrfjPVLbJ0Q09hRSMYY6bV_EAwtxqgFdp6aP1HnFD5XaAsoAz41ZFTVewQQHV89vtqKMAIIcwrel8Mscq2YBDJgXVfk9Ov9/w294-h400/LAC%20Eric%20Gordon.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrdWw8KqAbiez4v_sjd6uaCq6XtErkoOEb1QD_SVIl8IWvz8kevIghOMGRMH9VsLktc7CNjSWtmvdVm52hHFXs7cxVQ34wP9jfSjihyNIdzrbONzc6x33zlcw7gH-pRoqwoYu4X3_4mx9448pg2-9iFhkvw2hK2yJyz2NlV5_KQlzE_7Niy10hWNc/s1110/LAC%20Maurice%20Taylor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrdWw8KqAbiez4v_sjd6uaCq6XtErkoOEb1QD_SVIl8IWvz8kevIghOMGRMH9VsLktc7CNjSWtmvdVm52hHFXs7cxVQ34wP9jfSjihyNIdzrbONzc6x33zlcw7gH-pRoqwoYu4X3_4mx9448pg2-9iFhkvw2hK2yJyz2NlV5_KQlzE_7Niy10hWNc/w294-h400/LAC%20Maurice%20Taylor.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Strength: Scoring talent... this may be the only lineup where every player SHOULD average 20 ppg. And the defense is fine in most places, especially with 12 defense Paul and 11 defense Griffin holding down the PG/C slots. With some elite bench scorers too, I'm hoping that Lob City is in full effect and the Clippers can win a lot of 135-125 type games.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Weakness: Everything outside of scoring -- I think the SF defense is trouble, as well as the total lack of bench defense. I worry about Manning holding up against Duncan/Garnett, and I really worry that I get destroyed on the glass, outweighing whatever scoring advantage I have in a heartbreaking manner. Overall, I'm not optimistic about either of my teams!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Los Angeles Lakers</span></b></div><div>Governor: RAGEonomiks</div><div><br /></div><div>Round 1 was a dream come true... until it wasn't. At the onset, the Lakers knew they'd be in a tough spot, obviously picking near the end of the First Round. In fact, they had the #26 pick... and they knew it would be likely that star players such as Shaq, Pau, LeBron, and Anthony Davis would all be selected before their first pick. But in a great stroke of luck, Shaq fell all the way to #26 and, without hesitation, the Lakers snapped him up.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydc815DPt-a49Q7hmQ4mNjfUhnMFyyGFY4l10NPb-uTX4Nc0IrB0KTeOcYcs2RPBop2Nq6iR10q-5JI8J8KtXIPiGJn-swJP1FRwhoGQQMCy404-0XxqI1Zy3bHpHitRBbukBrHgHfzYg3jJIhByvqcycrYXnhXHcATP9jdGH8tppL9yiC_Zu9gK_/s788/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%2011.11.37%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydc815DPt-a49Q7hmQ4mNjfUhnMFyyGFY4l10NPb-uTX4Nc0IrB0KTeOcYcs2RPBop2Nq6iR10q-5JI8J8KtXIPiGJn-swJP1FRwhoGQQMCy404-0XxqI1Zy3bHpHitRBbukBrHgHfzYg3jJIhByvqcycrYXnhXHcATP9jdGH8tppL9yiC_Zu9gK_/w293-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%2011.11.37%20PM.png" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This card is TERRIFYING for opponents, as Shaq looks like he's going to put an easy 28/12 up every night!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>This was a mistake because LA had been targeting PF/C Dwight Howard. And while Shaq would've been available in Round 2 based on teams 27-30, Howard was very much on the Rockets draft board. And so, the Lakers got the Big Man they could scarcely hope to obtain, but needlessly lost the one that was all but guaranteed as well. Why am I salty about this? Because the Lakers then turned to their next logical pick, the absolute stud of a PF/SF Lamar Odom card they had open to them in Round 2, thereby crushing my Clippers hopes at SF. But honestly, what a fantastic pick by the Lakers, as 950 pt Lamar is a do-everthing beast!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju58Xywe7fEnum8k1qfl-yrM-BsmQrx3XBhnjkIhmqW1mbLyqBp9am2p4-flfZ5vNbcnEXQaM8OcpYZtb_rJku_J8JiGHUSehJFupIbVC6_Dumz211-8SgGhYgFhFX_df2jH7zTqj-96mhql0HrHOddZ1vbLX4DJh__958r5yitJof1pNBD3FiM7hF/s792/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%2011.10.33%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="582" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju58Xywe7fEnum8k1qfl-yrM-BsmQrx3XBhnjkIhmqW1mbLyqBp9am2p4-flfZ5vNbcnEXQaM8OcpYZtb_rJku_J8JiGHUSehJFupIbVC6_Dumz211-8SgGhYgFhFX_df2jH7zTqj-96mhql0HrHOddZ1vbLX4DJh__958r5yitJof1pNBD3FiM7hF/w294-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%2011.10.33%20PM.png" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, Round 3 could only be one man -- the Black Mamba himself, KOBE!! The Lakers will be running his 2007 card, which should put up over 30 ppg easily. Indeed, the Lakers are looking like they've picked an almost perfect Kobe/Shaq combo to build around (plus the elite defense of Odom)... and we know how well that recipe worked for LA in the past!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjwNI9V6RtFb8_K63a5f_jWeX7Vp3jliguyy16Y5UWCo2FETC9bMGUW9h3uQoI1doqbV3D-luA34HbpbsRPwmcOazbCjoqzte93uay-FbChxx5mDVHgUzfMNzE6G3gv144Q4s6MiGRCVlu-24wtWSDhiDDzk8fb9bqBHFuNkduWQO1-lboO2YaXoj/s788/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%2011.14.50%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjwNI9V6RtFb8_K63a5f_jWeX7Vp3jliguyy16Y5UWCo2FETC9bMGUW9h3uQoI1doqbV3D-luA34HbpbsRPwmcOazbCjoqzte93uay-FbChxx5mDVHgUzfMNzE6G3gv144Q4s6MiGRCVlu-24wtWSDhiDDzk8fb9bqBHFuNkduWQO1-lboO2YaXoj/w293-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-12%20at%2011.14.50%20PM.png" width="293" /></a></div><br /><div>With their big three secure, the Lakers also added a score-first PG in Nick Van Exel (650 pts)... however, I'm definitely worried about how his 8 defense will hold up against Curry, Paul, Russ, etc. Rounding things out is another Lakers legend, James Worthy! While his 1993 self is old, he can still put up buckets. </div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 1996 Nick Van Exel, 650 pts</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 2007 Kobe Bryant, 1120 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 1993 James Worthy, 430 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2009 Lamar Odom, 960 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2001 Shaquille O'Neal 1140 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strength:<span> The Kobe/Shaq duo is as elite as they come in this game. It's very, very hard to bet against these two, especially with a versatile Odom as the third banana.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness:<span> Can Odom score enough as the third player and/or can Van Exel outscore his opponent PG enough with that 8 defense? With Kobe/Shaq, Lakers probably only need to win 1/3 of the other position matchups to take games, but it may be close with this support staff.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Memphis Grizzlies</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Governor: Kevin</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>The creator/commissioner of the amazing NPB Showdown leagues, Kevin took on the challenge of the Grizzlies! With the #3 pick overall, Kevin locked down the elder Gasol brother before LA could take him. Just like that, Memphis had a 1000 pt big man manning the interior!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6Z7RHf_j20rYNKc7wmw35Scw06n75fv_hZEUTIZ68hv_R7V2on32dVxqL8j5cyCle1pTo7ttDle8c16_OHSDm6Qtl51exmMJul34-F2tvXpCEh6AZpCNWSx_AMydo1BPxh5Qj8i6WFRVWxr_PCHFSoI7CorChmKcja5ltGl6oKSa1i8cybDzj7ti/s1110/MEM%20Pau%20Gasol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6Z7RHf_j20rYNKc7wmw35Scw06n75fv_hZEUTIZ68hv_R7V2on32dVxqL8j5cyCle1pTo7ttDle8c16_OHSDm6Qtl51exmMJul34-F2tvXpCEh6AZpCNWSx_AMydo1BPxh5Qj8i6WFRVWxr_PCHFSoI7CorChmKcja5ltGl6oKSa1i8cybDzj7ti/w294-h400/MEM%20Pau%20Gasol.jpg" width="294" /></a></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>In Round 2 and 3, Memphis rounded out its big three by going for the two guys at the heart of the "Grit N Grind Grizzlies", star PG Mike Conley and C Marc Gasol. I LOVE that the Grizzlies have the Gasol brothers manning the paint together. While its no Spurs frontcourt, it's definitely one of the best in the west!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsw5fiRa01aY1-_4GIjNnqn5LQ5mdol8Q2eM4DNHVG3jJ0UXPynE6kzB0XH1Brz5S2HhaGXkxK-fzfS3dxe31wIFskGbAM96iK6sVMi0j8G34sdySJlUivGmsiEMyh4YCADyMb0iLBRIl6qr9UrGym0imoX9EnKkVYdtpBOUKN1LXIO4LS1Ae25Yq/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsw5fiRa01aY1-_4GIjNnqn5LQ5mdol8Q2eM4DNHVG3jJ0UXPynE6kzB0XH1Brz5S2HhaGXkxK-fzfS3dxe31wIFskGbAM96iK6sVMi0j8G34sdySJlUivGmsiEMyh4YCADyMb0iLBRIl6qr9UrGym0imoX9EnKkVYdtpBOUKN1LXIO4LS1Ae25Yq/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(3).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>With their big three down low and manning the point, the Grizzlies went with two affordable role players in the SG and SF positions, including one of my all-time favorite players, Rudy Gay at SF. This gives the Grizzlies a lineup without any clear weak point, even if they lack a big time, star scorer. With 15 defense Tony Allen on the bench, it's clear they're going to try to hold opponents down and win in the low 100s/high 90s if they can. Honestly, Gay may end up being their leading scorer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PG<span> 2017 Mike Conley, 1070 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> SG<span> 2022 Desmond Bane, 780 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2012 Rudy Gay, 690 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2006 Pau Gasol, 1000 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2013 Marc Gasol, 920 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: Solid players at every position and good defense across the board. They aren't going to beat themselves and have a stout big three that's supported by role players who can score without being revolving doors on defense.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXRkiwAJXHdH0nz11_pWdm2VGD8m0wZvSblLdIv28foMeiQapRyYG-s1LuR-8Z-iQV-n-bnlzUg3K0-Clu4WG7FRZqjF7BFFPMqdJMW3i_vBKYvOVC9-C-qe1hUw1jI6valpQZPWbVgNPuUpKkIq9OLDzbBXETCVwqBuQkQU8GkwIW7s9bN95oKx-/s1110/MEM%20Mike%20Conley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXRkiwAJXHdH0nz11_pWdm2VGD8m0wZvSblLdIv28foMeiQapRyYG-s1LuR-8Z-iQV-n-bnlzUg3K0-Clu4WG7FRZqjF7BFFPMqdJMW3i_vBKYvOVC9-C-qe1hUw1jI6valpQZPWbVgNPuUpKkIq9OLDzbBXETCVwqBuQkQU8GkwIW7s9bN95oKx-/w294-h400/MEM%20Mike%20Conley.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: Lack of elite offensive talent. While a couple guys may end up over 20 ppg, I highly doubt anyone hits 25 ppg, let alone 30 like some teams have. While the floor is high for all the players, I worry that over a seven game series, they just wouldn't be able to keep up with teams that have a ton of firepower/low defense.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Minnesota Timberwolves</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Governor: Namba 48ers</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>The Wolves were always going to be a tough team to draft because they've been (easily) the worst NBA franchise in the last 30 years. This landed them the #1 overall pick, which also put a TON of time in between their first and second picks... but dang, they really seemed to nail their draft! The big decision at the beginning was whether to take PF/C Garnett, PF/C Love or SF/SG Butler? Frankly, any would be great pieces to build around, but I think they made the smartest call by taking a two-way stud (and the most famous player in team history) in Garnett.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUSPyNfE2DtTuDodiKic0Bm404WAEwqaaYqXmxjh4AdRkKHG_pVXjyTw-j8Ko2WU3yihxBCwjSAzawUpSl4MPxdSC7duaj4ULA4Hd7piH8dAcZInhx5ZABRPhH25j5lQj-g8yScq0C6Od8eWO2Jnq3aEJSqwBlNvDYbmL7ZpYuooxUiALJjxF0q3q/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUSPyNfE2DtTuDodiKic0Bm404WAEwqaaYqXmxjh4AdRkKHG_pVXjyTw-j8Ko2WU3yihxBCwjSAzawUpSl4MPxdSC7duaj4ULA4Hd7piH8dAcZInhx5ZABRPhH25j5lQj-g8yScq0C6Od8eWO2Jnq3aEJSqwBlNvDYbmL7ZpYuooxUiALJjxF0q3q/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(4).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Elite defense and upper ranges he should easily hit with that 14 offense -- absolute monster!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The Wolves then solidified the squad with two Minnesota-only players, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. Minnesota also had the unique team building of the squad with THREE #1 overall picks as their three most expensive players. Unfortunately, Wiggins was not the fourth rounder; instead, PG Ricky Rubio joined the squad alongside #2 overall pick Michael Beasley. This gives the Wolves a strong defensive/assist-heavy PG with a scoring machine/low defense SF to go with three potent players in the big three -- definitely a strong construction!</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 2016 Ricky Rubio, 830 pts</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 2022 Anthony Edwards, 860 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2011 Michael Beasley, 490 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2004 Kevin Garnett, 1190 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2020 Karl-Anthony Towns, 1130 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5eJWIHozzkeGvxod7QXqKA_K3ZXek8lY5EHCIw59txxNpVMPW1q5aCUV8darW_SZNgNMdhL47SGU8ep5lDfNKYdXsOtgz35nGv-q_XPKCH7hofy-Ptkk0P-SFx-qeEV50oZlJRyiUq8YwgBHC48l1IRYXgRlIgEnNxb8Xyw3SIta8gLb7zHvBxIq/s1110/MIN%20ANT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5eJWIHozzkeGvxod7QXqKA_K3ZXek8lY5EHCIw59txxNpVMPW1q5aCUV8darW_SZNgNMdhL47SGU8ep5lDfNKYdXsOtgz35nGv-q_XPKCH7hofy-Ptkk0P-SFx-qeEV50oZlJRyiUq8YwgBHC48l1IRYXgRlIgEnNxb8Xyw3SIta8gLb7zHvBxIq/w294-h400/MIN%20ANT.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Such a fun young player... and one that should easily put up 20 ppg in this league!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Strength: Definitely the backcourt, where the Wolves spent 2320 points (over half their 4500). When Towns and Garnett are hitting their high rolls, that combo of points/rebounds is a recipe for victory! I also love Beasley as the punt player, since he's a surefire 20+ ppg guy for under 500 pts and the 9 defense isn't uncommon (albeit risky)</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: I think it's all going to come down to how well Rubio performs. The lower part of his chart leaves some room to be desired and if he's not clicking, the offense could stall out just enough to lose games. Going to be an interesting player to watch!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">New Orleans Pelicans</span></b></div><div>Governor: Malford</div><div><br /></div><div>Our resident Louisiana native started off NOLA's draft with a no-brainer (since the Clippers removed Chris Paul from board), taking PF/C Anthony Davis. The Brow is an absolute monster at 1190 pts, with 15 defense to go with an almost surefire 24 ppg card. In brief summation of how good he is... Shaq gets +0 against him while he gets +3 on Shaq!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBtKVvT3Ku7ZpSOLvtJxd3WHQ3ZAWmue18zL8UIZ1fcUa0H1L1ORiZkWYN__U0ueMGK0NBIfl9as99NTVZMwVC6DCEo5dUipfpioZ8RZz9MAjdOCgna3I0cP9EbEjpfhADl-0cDpkB_2R7BjcL1BLzgSf3qFY7b2jFcFaw8sN7L5TOw7NIw1ECBvy/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBtKVvT3Ku7ZpSOLvtJxd3WHQ3ZAWmue18zL8UIZ1fcUa0H1L1ORiZkWYN__U0ueMGK0NBIfl9as99NTVZMwVC6DCEo5dUipfpioZ8RZz9MAjdOCgna3I0cP9EbEjpfhADl-0cDpkB_2R7BjcL1BLzgSf3qFY7b2jFcFaw8sN7L5TOw7NIw1ECBvy/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(5).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>However, target Jrue Holiday was picked by the Bucks before they got their second pick, but NOLA pivoted to selecting the New Orleans Hornets first superstar, PG Baron Davis. At 1040 pts, Davis is another guy expected to average around 24 ppg, with 12 defense to boot! The big three is rounded out with #1 overall pick (and budding superstar) Zion Williamson at the PF position. NOLA went the big four route, adding SF Brandon Ingram (Zion's star pairing currently) to add another jolt of offense! The starting five rounds out with 400 pt E'Twaun Moore -- a defensive worry, but with high potential on offense.</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 2004 Baron Davis, 1040 pt</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 2018 E'Twaun Moore, 400 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2020 Brandon Ingram, 890 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2021 Zion Williamson, 970 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 2015 Anthony Davis, 1190 pt</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: Another team with electric offensive firepower, especially down low. AD is a legit MVP candidate, and Baron Davis will be a great scoring PG. Zion should be in the 24 ppg range, and Ingram should put up around 20 ppg too. Definitely a team that, when they get hot, will put up LOADS of points on the opponent.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: Definitely the defense. While PG and C is locked down pretty well, the other three starting positions have 9 defense guys on the floor. It's hard to imagine giving that kind of advantage in THREE spots and the opponent not taking advantage of it, especially over the course of a playoff series.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uTDCbsFBwQ6uA7D6nu_51TpTGlwHDnubtRAzhyHutuWfmMVEpPCslOit-QTI_5IaQXHZtfUQsPJ2XNAeeTw5f5W5mHGi6nELbpDwkpEY_z5WgoW0sLq6ljWQjJTMJdt62oEUWNDLp_q_Xnd5FzyrWu-LIuemtBeRI2OWfoI1tRdSgH7TmK9Ry-QI/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(18).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uTDCbsFBwQ6uA7D6nu_51TpTGlwHDnubtRAzhyHutuWfmMVEpPCslOit-QTI_5IaQXHZtfUQsPJ2XNAeeTw5f5W5mHGi6nELbpDwkpEY_z5WgoW0sLq6ljWQjJTMJdt62oEUWNDLp_q_Xnd5FzyrWu-LIuemtBeRI2OWfoI1tRdSgH7TmK9Ry-QI/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(18).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Seattle Supersonics (OKC Thunder)</span></b></div><div>Governor: Riley!</div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div>In the most fortunate turn of events of the draft, Kevin Durant slipped past both the Nets and Warriors to fall back to the Thunder, who snagged him in Round 2. That selection paired KD with his old partner-in-crime, Russell Westbrook! Now, this isn't the 1420 triple double Westbrook... this is the best value card in the game in my opinion, the 2018 triple double Westbrook for ONLY 1080 points.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqv-d_jl73lz2fUmxBO62HL_RtaSGIEQYk1FH7kh-ofsdRgSc0gIshAJcuMLRQsA2x60JT5Of1jCNom-Tima8EwSqiurdx7m9pDCnUrUVKPCw12W4taTf4b1YHWXYfFGZ_YsUyJWLDtmDuNYR_UzZcCmIYy6l4lJRNFO4X4AN80wCYz1K_LIERmm7Z/s1110/SEA%20Russell%20Westbrook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqv-d_jl73lz2fUmxBO62HL_RtaSGIEQYk1FH7kh-ofsdRgSc0gIshAJcuMLRQsA2x60JT5Of1jCNom-Tima8EwSqiurdx7m9pDCnUrUVKPCw12W4taTf4b1YHWXYfFGZ_YsUyJWLDtmDuNYR_UzZcCmIYy6l4lJRNFO4X4AN80wCYz1K_LIERmm7Z/w294-h400/SEA%20Russell%20Westbrook.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This card looks like a surefire 24 ppg/12 apg/12 rpg at only 1080 pts</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Having this points/assists/rebound machine lead into KD's 32 ppg card is simply absurd, but Seattle/OKC makes it happen for one of the most dynamic 1-2 punches in the league. Riley pondered over the next pick VERY closely, but knowing he probably had Serge as another option at center, he took Seattle's Rashard Lewis at 770 points to be his #3 player. This is insanely good value too, as Rashard looks like he'll average 20 ppg while also having 11 defense. </div><div><br /></div><div>Everything worked out AGAIN for Riley, as Shawn Kemp fell back into his lap in Round 4, allowing him to scoop up the 760 pt C, another guy who should easily get at least 20 ppg... giving them a 30+ ppg scorer and three 20+ ppg scorers that all have 10 or better defense. Needless to say, Riley was thrilled. His lineup rounds out with the 700 pt Dennis Schroder -- 12 defense at the SG slot for 700 pts, with another expected 20 ppg. Dang, I love this team.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgq7irmS0rTzXOqRLPGU_bH2e8ZlndPoq6vA1x75IKdhurusGMlfuuXmeHlPVgBPEum8E6vZKtKPuO78UCrpaEeLsYanblowiLE54bb0oPVUSXCx6eq6znXFAJBc64D43h6Sg8HSx6dADoR4tH1-gkYAslDRFMxWGvErNXMQx8UuxuIwoaV3dEb51/s1110/SEA%20Dennis%20Schroder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgq7irmS0rTzXOqRLPGU_bH2e8ZlndPoq6vA1x75IKdhurusGMlfuuXmeHlPVgBPEum8E6vZKtKPuO78UCrpaEeLsYanblowiLE54bb0oPVUSXCx6eq6znXFAJBc64D43h6Sg8HSx6dADoR4tH1-gkYAslDRFMxWGvErNXMQx8UuxuIwoaV3dEb51/w294-h400/SEA%20Dennis%20Schroder.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2018 Russell Westbrook, 1080 pts</span></div><div><span> SG<span> 2020 Dennis Schroder, 700 pts</span></span></div><div><span> SF 2005 Rashard Lewis, 770 pts</span></div><div><span> PF 2014 Kevin Durant, 1140 pts</span></div><div><span> C 1997 Shawn Kemp, 760 pts</span><br /><div><br /></div><div>Strength: Definitely its Westbrook-Durant core, which seems perfectly set up to boost Durant to averaging well over 30 ppg. I'd be surprised if Westbrook doesn't average a triple double too. Then I have to credit the three 700 pt guys surrounding them -- they're all average or better defenders who should also contribute a bunch of points. This is an insanely balanced team, at least the way that I'm looking at them. I'm EXTREMELY jealous that they seem to score as well (or better) than my Raptors/Clippers without the glaring defensive struggles.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVtinyKunkLGZYdcLSTxe_iu93wJxkzAnXq0Rt-NxuWGDGl6hjoKTDTuzvxyeKjTTLVfzagQht4XQmoPbSFJdPvhx2vQZTv8VU2e6gvpPcTYl7QKUFagFzhbvzT3XGAzQ4g80J9mV6-rK4XywnNbX1GXTjBbZSGVqDf0N6oiSdurpmT0iVZ2BzB3e/s1110/SEA%20Kevin%20Durant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVtinyKunkLGZYdcLSTxe_iu93wJxkzAnXq0Rt-NxuWGDGl6hjoKTDTuzvxyeKjTTLVfzagQht4XQmoPbSFJdPvhx2vQZTv8VU2e6gvpPcTYl7QKUFagFzhbvzT3XGAzQ4g80J9mV6-rK4XywnNbX1GXTjBbZSGVqDf0N6oiSdurpmT0iVZ2BzB3e/w294-h400/SEA%20Kevin%20Durant.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: I guess their weakness will be on the glass, whether Durant/Kemp can grab enough rebounds to survive against teams like San Antonio, Memphis, Sacramento or Minnesota. Definitely could be the fatal flaw during simulation that I didn't anticipate during this review.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Phoenix Suns</span></b></div><div>Governor: Booyakuhhsha</div><div><br /></div><div>The Suns had a dramatic draft thanks to a misunderstanding of eligibility rules... but until that moment, things were playing out pretty well for Phoenix. Well, not SO well because their top target SF/PF Charles Barkley was snatched up by Philly before they got the chance to pick. As a solid consolation prize, the Suns took MVP Steve Nash to set the table/boost the other offensive studs that would soon be on their way.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI88RBiib_wLaBAw6DE7ZkmSgiLnX4Ch1uNVwABOMYk1th3sCpHvbqd3b0fYHp3KDt6eLpjhmKdnE_hD33b_OuzmS3bmKpin3zmp5_AlhLAWrndjCMq3lvAM6NMtCwOW_mgenrUhPBe1SOmP9Yu409qm-FtN1TxLQ5qCBND2JnidGP4x5b_0Tw_e5/s1110/PHO%20Steve%20Nash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI88RBiib_wLaBAw6DE7ZkmSgiLnX4Ch1uNVwABOMYk1th3sCpHvbqd3b0fYHp3KDt6eLpjhmKdnE_hD33b_OuzmS3bmKpin3zmp5_AlhLAWrndjCMq3lvAM6NMtCwOW_mgenrUhPBe1SOmP9Yu409qm-FtN1TxLQ5qCBND2JnidGP4x5b_0Tw_e5/w294-h400/PHO%20Steve%20Nash.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With the speedy PG in place, Suns locked down defense on the wing/PF slot with Shawn Marion (another 1080 pt stud). The Suns then took scoring machine Devin Booker at SG, setting up for a lethal offense... following Booker was Amare Stoudamire, giving them the whole D'Antonio Suns trio + DBook.... but then things fell apart when Phoenix selected Oliver Miller, unaware that his only eligible season was a 770 pt card with extremely limited offensive upside. And thus, Amare was downgraded to a 370 pt benchwarmer. 590 pt Mikal Bridges entered the starting lineup instead, filling in at SF. However, DBook had to be downgraded as well to make the points work... as a result, the Suns backcourt is a 9 defense and 7 defense. WOOF. However, he can still score 60 pts in a game!</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2007 Steve Nash, 1080 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 2019 Devin Booker, 940 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2021 Mikal Bridges, 590 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 2006 Shawn Marion, 1080 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 1994 Oliver Miller, 770 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqEJFtqntorL_f8s9ro5q4KJDPTtXFpjb4NLkxNemH3mQ92dC8ymERiP-Sab8QgLzmWXC2vS69azFoLTqElInWwPQQn9zshIE8Fddzykfm9gTGs3lCYEVxxci_JgcpubXwov1CwdLd5s5SUIM7OWA1Gvc73rv_HIzYDpke_i1Afee9ZH16GESJAwF/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqEJFtqntorL_f8s9ro5q4KJDPTtXFpjb4NLkxNemH3mQ92dC8ymERiP-Sab8QgLzmWXC2vS69azFoLTqElInWwPQQn9zshIE8Fddzykfm9gTGs3lCYEVxxci_JgcpubXwov1CwdLd5s5SUIM7OWA1Gvc73rv_HIzYDpke_i1Afee9ZH16GESJAwF/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(3).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: Steve Nash boosting the already high charts of the other players -- Phoenix will be able to score in bunches. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: Backcourt defense -- morning, noon and night. Kobe is going to be +9 as a 16 offense... Harden is going to be +12. Things could get ugly for Phoenix when facing a SG with an offense of 12 or more. Also, Oliver Miller will struggle to average double digits, which hurts for a 770 pt player.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Portland Trailblazers</span></b></div><div>Governor: Fragrant Olives</div><div><br /></div><div>Checking in again is FO, bringing another team with a dynamic point guard to the table. However, the Blazers first rounder was a PF/C, as they secured LaMarcus Aldridge before the Spurs could have a crack at him. Portland surrounded their resident big man with a phenomenal backcourt next -- PG Damian Lillard and SG Clyde Drexler, arguably the two most famous Portland players from the last 30 years. And with 18 offense and 16 offense, what a perfect combo they are for 2180 combined points!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvzvNYEjoQZ1hIrsFFmI-I4eTBrhSFsdszZgv_jOFU8ojoe5QLr5Ps0ALHH3j1daczDZTYqkleFrmqKC41dXebx4wGa7zd2OW3b6IQKwTPtnE3gmn92Ya2UaQRDfzSxTvqvmj2JhFUWHKPgVFuXOI4_2ayXyVUp6CAFI17a0EY2UtoSxuq6IFlEH3/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(20).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvzvNYEjoQZ1hIrsFFmI-I4eTBrhSFsdszZgv_jOFU8ojoe5QLr5Ps0ALHH3j1daczDZTYqkleFrmqKC41dXebx4wGa7zd2OW3b6IQKwTPtnE3gmn92Ya2UaQRDfzSxTvqvmj2JhFUWHKPgVFuXOI4_2ayXyVUp6CAFI17a0EY2UtoSxuq6IFlEH3/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(20).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Clyde seems like he's going to be snagging an easy 24 ppg while contributing on both ends</span></div><br /><div>With their big three secure, Portland snagged SF Cliff Robinson -- a 20 ppg type player with 12 defense for a mere 660 points... I know that I said Westbrook is the best value, but Cliff's certainly a contender for second place! Cliff's affordability helped the Blazers squeeze in their final selection -- the legendary Arvydas Sabonis, bringing 13 defense to the C position and ready to teach his son a lesson in a Blazers v. Kings grudge match.</div><div><br /></div><div>Off the bench, the Blazers have a couple fun players -- 300 pt CJ McCullom (11 defense), Jerome Kersey at 470 pts (12 defense), and the legendary Zach Randolph as a 9 off/8 def that can easily put up 20 pts.</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 2020 Damian Lillard, 1080 pts</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 1992 Clyde Drexler, 1100 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 1994 Clifford Robinson, 660 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2011 Lamarcus Aldridge, 930 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 1999 Arvydas Sabonis, 730 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Strength: Backcourt offense -- Lillard, Drexler and Robinson will score in droves. I also gotta credit PF scoring, as Aldridge and backup Randolph will pour it on. This should be a team with some impressive high scores. The defense in positions 3-5 is also very stout.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwFtgosf9iZfHY7zZfGTsxgV0KMzGIAA5KRNzDe9W16CXEEq3_pIyExeR7YN42-a24ycugqlozrPaS2mfzAm7XjR2CYndPCQ3u-4CdmXGWw3SLpADwlF1hzQtKNKs4P0mCRZ024663_AArb75TycwK9CaN6ubF9rnFkNhK361HvJAXc1sk0pUMSP0/s1110/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(19).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwFtgosf9iZfHY7zZfGTsxgV0KMzGIAA5KRNzDe9W16CXEEq3_pIyExeR7YN42-a24ycugqlozrPaS2mfzAm7XjR2CYndPCQ3u-4CdmXGWw3SLpADwlF1hzQtKNKs4P0mCRZ024663_AArb75TycwK9CaN6ubF9rnFkNhK361HvJAXc1sk0pUMSP0/w294-h400/NBA%20SHOWDOWN%20-%20UPDATE%20(19).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: I'm sure this is a broken refrain, but PG defense and rebounding. This is a weakness in many teams, so it'll be interesting if it's such a widespread team-building approach that it doesn't really come back to bite these squads. Plus, with the way Lillard can pour it on from his 18 offense card, that 8 defense probably won't matter much!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sacramento Kings</span></b></div><div>Governor: Boshwack</div><div><br /></div><div>Despite the #4 overall pick, the Kings best player (Webber) was already off the board by the time Sacramento picked. Wisely, they secured their second-best player, the beastly DeMarcus Cousins. He essentially has a 12 point floor on his worst day, and should easily average 24/4/12 -- definitely all you can ask to receive from a 1080 point, 14 defense card!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXXYB9Vr9Qk1K2hQXrydCSigaPKXJJl3gVGz9OsK7IKf6p-AiKi-IebzwBRtDiZwhzetHvPSpfWKCOs2l_9IMtSt_HxAaWv8Y3kjdlcjW1UIpYJkpcdJXTfexJzB_pSnsHgJLbOjQtm7ds0-UTx-KZxyRqIN4QQ1Vys-kW1GR1OMbKaQW2gidQAgz/s1110/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXXYB9Vr9Qk1K2hQXrydCSigaPKXJJl3gVGz9OsK7IKf6p-AiKi-IebzwBRtDiZwhzetHvPSpfWKCOs2l_9IMtSt_HxAaWv8Y3kjdlcjW1UIpYJkpcdJXTfexJzB_pSnsHgJLbOjQtm7ds0-UTx-KZxyRqIN4QQ1Vys-kW1GR1OMbKaQW2gidQAgz/w294-h400/30%20for%2030%20NBA%20Showdown%20(4).jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I love how easily he can snag an 8-2-5 quarter too</span></div><br /><div>Bosh then wisely paired Cousins with the Sabonis' son, giving the Kings a pair of 1000+ giants who should easily average over 20 pts and 10 boards per game. The frontcourt monsters gained a PG to funnel them the ball with Bosh's third selection, as 890 pt Mike Bibby joined the squad. The Bibby-Sabonis-Cousins trio should all individually average 20 ppg, and I love the rebounding edge that the frontcourt gives to Sacramento.</div><div><br /></div><div>Rounding out the starting lineup is Mitch Richmond, another score-first player at the SG position that should be good for 20 ppg, and the affordable final option in Tyreke Evans. I honestly see Evans, despite being under 600 pts, being a strong candidate for ~18 ppg too. This gives the Kings a lethal offense without having any sub-10 defenders!</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG 2005 Mike Bibby, 890 pts</span><br /></div><div><span><span> SG 1996 Mitch Richmond, 850 pts</span><br /></span></div><div><span><span><span> SF 2013 Tyreke Evans, 590 pts</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span> PF 2022 Damontas Sabonis, 1040 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> C 2015 DeMarcus Cousins, 1080 pts</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkLRdryqtGi5jVTpgXbdQ_Nu2M2O0ON9TzlasPrvUp_y_64WpQFAiU8w3U9qDniSUIg4P7FTwqRo0SLC-U2Lu6KKKB4ZwU2AThTA34Zms96iQGOKkcA_tq9JairgZewzQp2Pw2q0_pv7R-nZQEUi1dpNqJXozwGMM9hSYj83xP3OyeECh2fPoN-Dt/s566/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%207.24.40%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="418" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkLRdryqtGi5jVTpgXbdQ_Nu2M2O0ON9TzlasPrvUp_y_64WpQFAiU8w3U9qDniSUIg4P7FTwqRo0SLC-U2Lu6KKKB4ZwU2AThTA34Zms96iQGOKkcA_tq9JairgZewzQp2Pw2q0_pv7R-nZQEUi1dpNqJXozwGMM9hSYj83xP3OyeECh2fPoN-Dt/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%207.24.40%20AM.png" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Considering the weak defenses of PG in this league, averaging more than 20 ppg is not out of the question for Bibby, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">which would be huge for his assists too!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Strength: A very well-balanced offensive attack. I love that it's been built inside-out and can see them winning a lot of rebounding edges. There's no gaping hole on defense. Even the punt will score. Looks like a potential surprise team, despite lacking the more well-known star names on other teams.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: Bibby needs a pretty big quarter to get to 3 assists and Sabonis/Cousins' both having 11 offense means they don't get a big advantage without assists boosting their rolls. Accordingly, there may be games where the Kings struggle to score with cold-markers... however, I think that'll be neutralized by the sheer number of great scoring options across their starting 5.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">San Antonio Spurs</span></b></div><div>Governor: Kevin Potts</div><div><br /></div><div>I think we could've all predicted this would be an amazing team since they can count on their big four of Parker-Ginobili-Duncan-Robinson right off the cuff. Brother of the Bulls' Governor, Kevin may be notorious for rolling horribly irl (I recently beat the 2014 Spurs with 2013 Heat by over 50 points thanks to Kevin's horrible rolling), but the sim will remove that weakness from the equation! Since Kawhi went to the Raptors, the Spurs did the sensible thing with the #30 pick and took Tim Duncan, then turned around at #31 and took David Robinson. We've seen a lot of amazing PF/C combos in this league, but the 1130 pt Duncan and 1180 pt Robinson take the cake. </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNf7G3MUr81Cr8HTULtcBhGaU5nRqnQQDlkxqGpzy4QloizXMKo7Rg3q5o1IKJyDul48ctrylnoKopIhZunzbQ3nJ87fyFzfN1YtVrRSBTsmQlVMTxNMOCZSjMO64_lqGnwE6egt6_Fpmk_yaqhRNsYjwmg7hr5YwiWVVke9PTOs6AWlIJr68leoj/s786/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%207.47.42%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNf7G3MUr81Cr8HTULtcBhGaU5nRqnQQDlkxqGpzy4QloizXMKo7Rg3q5o1IKJyDul48ctrylnoKopIhZunzbQ3nJ87fyFzfN1YtVrRSBTsmQlVMTxNMOCZSjMO64_lqGnwE6egt6_Fpmk_yaqhRNsYjwmg7hr5YwiWVVke9PTOs6AWlIJr68leoj/w295-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%207.47.42%20AM.png" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paired with The Admiral's 14/15 card, it's almost unfair what the Spurs have down low!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Kevin definitely played with adding the 1390 pt, 1994 Robinson instead, but it would've neutralized Ginobili and Parker too much, whereas this 1996 version will do just fine anyway. Both of the Spurs' legendary big men should average over 24 ppg and at least 12 rpg. Kevin decided on Ginobili as the third banana on this team, giving him a 16/13 SG with a 12-pt quarter upside. Parker comes in at 730 points, with a 10 defense, and honestly should still put up 20 ppg. I'd be worried about Parker's poor assist range, but Duncan/Robinson don't need it with their 14 offenses to put up dominate stat lines!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU8-O1yn0LqGurUTOH5moHCSI55KsxDM_pGQzuWJmqsfCWgjK2_7bzRhTqkqXaj8sXH3Z1XDJ1zeKLGEDIBicQX-_3BEE7_aVD6_JHStZnw5AfjvDlROe1AadTqWIOjjEqWZwne3QlHTAd-SbGOzrD-V6vXMse-RFkL1DY-oEVepd3Q005rUXdZKy/s786/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%207.48.02%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="582" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU8-O1yn0LqGurUTOH5moHCSI55KsxDM_pGQzuWJmqsfCWgjK2_7bzRhTqkqXaj8sXH3Z1XDJ1zeKLGEDIBicQX-_3BEE7_aVD6_JHStZnw5AfjvDlROe1AadTqWIOjjEqWZwne3QlHTAd-SbGOzrD-V6vXMse-RFkL1DY-oEVepd3Q005rUXdZKy/w296-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%207.48.02%20AM.png" width="296" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Rounding out the starting five will be a combo of Bruce Bowen (14 defense) and Robert Horry (13 defense) at the SF position. Neither will score much -- but their sole job is to limit the production of opposing SF. With those defensive numbers, they're in great shape to do so. The bench also features some Kevin favorites, such as Jakob Poeltl (of the word game fame) and Avery Johnson (who he insisted be drafted early to ensure he was a Spur).</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 2007 Tony Parker, 730 pts</span></span><br /></div><div><span><span><span> SG<span> 2005 Manu Ginobili, 1040 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span> SF<span> 2006 Robert Horry, 420 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> PF<span> 2002 Tim Duncan, 1130 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> C<span> 1996 David Robinson, 1180 pts</span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strength: Obviously the backcourt, but more so the way the team is built around their expensive top 4. Parker can still score in bunches, which helps the streakier Ginobili, while the punt piece is designed to clamp down on the opposing SF. The Spurs know their big four can score and without options to put 15-20 ppg up for around 400 pts, they decided to clamp down and limit the opponents. I'm excited to see if the sim rewards this move or if they get outscored!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Weakness: This team looks great, but the obvious weakness is SF scoring. If opponent wings dominate Horry/Bowen in pt differential, it may be too much for the Spurs since Ginobili may struggle to get over 16 ppg consistently.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Utah Jazz</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Governor: Davy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>If you've read all this, congratulations -- you've reached the final team summary! Similar to the Spurs, the Jazz were loaded with team-controlled options in the draft. This team is centered around defense and, foregoing known-pedophile Karl Malone, built a very sturdy team that's built to win games in the high 90s/low 100s. In Round 1, they secured a needed offensive weapon down low in Carlos Boozer. Better known to me for his days in Chicago (and horrible fake hair during one game, google that monstrosity), he was absolutely a scoring machine in the mid-00s for the Jazz, and his card here should score over 20 ppg.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitob2TBafNr817OZUWs76qqkznvZZQHn8kZq2bhG-4bjZOB7cYi8u-42LVpepWfQ91T0nm7-TIw87_UKv2WiFku_ZZo077WfnDweJzD_Db0qg_5WTehHJT35gv_ycsXzjC9Q2PebZRJNGNE59qKFC-XxC0sgR8FJ-aGTKq2kOdas16YBMedjzvl0ox/s1110/UTA%20Carlos%20Boozer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitob2TBafNr817OZUWs76qqkznvZZQHn8kZq2bhG-4bjZOB7cYi8u-42LVpepWfQ91T0nm7-TIw87_UKv2WiFku_ZZo077WfnDweJzD_Db0qg_5WTehHJT35gv_ycsXzjC9Q2PebZRJNGNE59qKFC-XxC0sgR8FJ-aGTKq2kOdas16YBMedjzvl0ox/w294-h400/UTA%20Carlos%20Boozer.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Not going to lie, I love the purple backgrounds and love how this card came out. Easy 12 rpg for Boozer too!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, he's going to be bolstered by the third-rounder, PG John Stockton. Stockton has 18 offense and 12 defense, and he's looking at an easy 12 assists per game... potentially more with a 5 assist quarter starting at 20. I love him running the show and boosting the other scorers. But the other key weapon is a defensive machine at SF, the classic Russian Andrei Kirilenko. AK-47 has amazing defense and should average somewhere in the 18 ppg range. The goal, like the Spurs, will be to limit teams best weapon on the wing, but with a lot more OOMPF than Bowen/Horry can provide.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KZuZw7DhDyM-_G88JJlj53cG10RoISi622zcvqg8_vKX8Nn3CD10_D9MlTGvjA1cS89xr_hJ2xDOG5gci9MNNFJoAIBNPIDZnF3ZVZPCeeg7GBq4Ky8aG6MqeKvKxoW0mxgyvD_eB4HwbQJIlcRj_JI9LyFHiEFq7Lx7ol2CG2peqLe1R3moB-nA/s1110/UTA%20AK47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KZuZw7DhDyM-_G88JJlj53cG10RoISi622zcvqg8_vKX8Nn3CD10_D9MlTGvjA1cS89xr_hJ2xDOG5gci9MNNFJoAIBNPIDZnF3ZVZPCeeg7GBq4Ky8aG6MqeKvKxoW0mxgyvD_eB4HwbQJIlcRj_JI9LyFHiEFq7Lx7ol2CG2peqLe1R3moB-nA/w294-h400/UTA%20AK47.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Rounding out the starting five is 90s Finals team third star Jeff Hornacek (another 16 ppg type player) and center Hassan Whiteside, who should provide plenty of rebounding for his 12 defense and 530 pts. I'm worried Whiteside will average closer to 8 ppg/8rpg than 16 ppg/16 rpg though.</div><div><br /></div><div><span> PG<span> 1992 John Stockton, 1110 pts</span></span></div><div><span></span><span> SG<span> 1994 Jeff Hornacek, 800 pts</span></span></div><div><span></span><span> SF<span> 2005 Andrei Kirilenko, 1080 pts</span></span></div><div><span></span><span> PF<span> 2007 Carlos Boozer, 980 pts</span></span></div><div><span></span><span> C<span> </span></span> 2022 Hassan Whiteside, 530 pts</div><div><br /></div><div>Strength: Great defense across the board and maybe the best PG card funneling the ball to the stars. Built to win bruising games. I think AK47 adds strong rebounding contributions to the mighty Boozer and strong enough Whiteside.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weakness: I'm worried they won't score enough, as the only guy who seems like he'll put up over 20 ppg is Boozer. If the defense falters, they could be in trouble in catchup mode.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">PREDICTIONS</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, so that's all 30 teams!!! 11 governors submitted their predictions for the season, and here they are:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeEHL5T2nQKZHWyesCYpF2YZERecbkXLanbC4Zed5fESgvBd0Ed-qdduGDAlsLjJFJE8wI2YGx_WeHhxVsRS5v16g7jPp06YJrDqVi1FZVR0FBMWDQZku0acTmKbZwlAl7ls9s-NR8RtW6Ii8joKTFto5jp3NaDjRxFvxuw7T_F5hh-NTieqFhxOV/s1230/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%208.05.51%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="1230" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeEHL5T2nQKZHWyesCYpF2YZERecbkXLanbC4Zed5fESgvBd0Ed-qdduGDAlsLjJFJE8wI2YGx_WeHhxVsRS5v16g7jPp06YJrDqVi1FZVR0FBMWDQZku0acTmKbZwlAl7ls9s-NR8RtW6Ii8joKTFto5jp3NaDjRxFvxuw7T_F5hh-NTieqFhxOV/w640-h270/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%208.05.51%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="1236" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWx2f9amoP0F5dMo1QmIim__BzGbxo39I_NJ4cPkIQN2oWIJxr1muEREDTn8g43dfpeshItF7NYgGe7Zk4dMr_NSSFumbl05ANTLacJd11BgYjEgyBuX__Nk_0loK5Cez_Y7wKAmONULjbbJHGv_ijhsX8EdWQ2-ezzi_46dVfMtDeZXvaNLZOz-Q/w640-h268/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-13%20at%208.06.21%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Eastern Conference champion voting</span></b>-- the governors overwhelmingly selected the Bulls to win the East, giving them 7/11 votes</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bulls, 7 votes</li><li>Bucks, 2 votes</li><li>76ers, 1 vote</li><li>Knicks, 1 vote</li></ul></div><div> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Western Conference champion voting</span></b> -- the governors were more split here, but the Warriors and Spurs are the favorites at this juncture</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Warriors, 3 votes</li><li>Spurs, 3 votes</li><li>Lakers, 2 votes</li><li>Rockets, 1 vote</li><li>Trailblazers, 1 vote</li><li>Nuggets, 1 vote</li></ul></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">WHO WILL WIN IT ALL??</span></u></b></div><div>We've got a wide variety of votes for the NBA Champion:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bulls, 4 votes</li><li>Lakers, 1 vote</li><li>Rockets, 1 vote</li><li>Nuggets, 1 vote</li><li>Bucks, 1 vote</li><li>Spurs, 1 vote</li><li>Knicks, 1 vote</li><li>Supersonics, 1 vote</li></ul><div>Yes, apparently one manager selected a team they didn't pick to win the West to win it all -- maybe they meant "win the West" as get the one seed. Anyway, let me know your predictions for the year and stay tuned for the simulation to begin soon!!</div></div>David Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440779745754793584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994008708347689926.post-85686027514239777042022-09-28T21:13:00.000-07:002022-09-28T21:13:00.045-07:00KBO Top 40 players of all-time<p> I recently stumbled across <a href="https://www.koreabaseball.com/Anniversary/Legend40.aspx">this article</a> where the Korean Baseball Organization put out their list of the Top 40 players of league history (it's the 40th anniversary of the league this year). I know <i>almost </i>nothing about Korean baseball, but I thought the artwork was too well done (regrettably, I haven't been able to find who the artist is to credit them yet), and fit the Showdown cards too well to not make a fun little mini set. <br /><br />Defensive stats are non-existent (or at least I wasn't able to find any) so I basically gave them great defense if they won the Gold Glove that season. Although, I learned rather late in the game that the Golden Glove Award in Korea is more equivalent to NPB's Best 9 (best player at each position) rather than the MLB Gold Glove which only awards defense (although we know that's not always true). Anyway, I wasn't too concerned about defense for this mini set, just something to bear in mind. <br /><br /><br />I think they turned out really fun and there are a few players with MLB and/or NPB experience so there may be a few familiar names and faces. <br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">40. Chang-yong Lim - Pitched 6 games for the Cubs in 2013<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5EJHQ9zgotlLXSUEKXpmkgaJIsQVKhs_mITYGO7qFEQ1hW4GiELJVQnZ4_wDVqhNXr8CRKCR1Uvml1uLaIioBSakLx92a2-ByYiriSZViaC4npMI6zYkIslnX0f_NzMlZeczxiHMjzI0-Bc96Tur9HgkvMAz7rUQ3SebKgaqiQqlTEKfi_JCa7Tc/s4625/chang-yong%20lim%201999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5EJHQ9zgotlLXSUEKXpmkgaJIsQVKhs_mITYGO7qFEQ1hW4GiELJVQnZ4_wDVqhNXr8CRKCR1Uvml1uLaIioBSakLx92a2-ByYiriSZViaC4npMI6zYkIslnX0f_NzMlZeczxiHMjzI0-Bc96Tur9HgkvMAz7rUQ3SebKgaqiQqlTEKfi_JCa7Tc/w470-h640/chang-yong%20lim%201999.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">39. Yong-soo Kim<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgffmqrNKP-IEIcc15ThDKs-YRdNzJDySdCGg-6lGhk7R6Qk2TMxOVCcii8r-ynB7AX6TFLKXa8u0GGFjtF-ba9gpQTQJhSkueT49_S0ohzvWac4nxzDjM8WoVopVxjbesveYnDGfT0ZZetueuuuB1FD40dc9otnU1pywTzEb5LvgxLe4u1thPwY7/s4625/yong-soo%20kim%201994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgffmqrNKP-IEIcc15ThDKs-YRdNzJDySdCGg-6lGhk7R6Qk2TMxOVCcii8r-ynB7AX6TFLKXa8u0GGFjtF-ba9gpQTQJhSkueT49_S0ohzvWac4nxzDjM8WoVopVxjbesveYnDGfT0ZZetueuuuB1FD40dc9otnU1pywTzEb5LvgxLe4u1thPwY7/w470-h640/yong-soo%20kim%201994.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />38. Mets legend - Dae-sung Koo <br /><br />This <a href="https://youtu.be/XRoKDDKkKoc">play </a>is legitimately legendary (especially with the commentary at the beginning). Unfortunately, the slide injured him and pretty much ended his career. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcEATWUdj6hHdffhldDblPh2I32k3a-yFaf6RSl8T2m6RukqjbAhH0uqf0X2iVxMVJ7IfOgg0wXyiEp_w_KFGkqHSa3QAq3LbXTp2mTL757fww_DQ6AD-gJjfNTkuZSw50M_Dq5pm9jnTgZn_7JfkUCWhNDxcU5xy30SQcgUWpgOIn0EhNxCzUjCZ/s4625/dae-sung%20koo%201996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcEATWUdj6hHdffhldDblPh2I32k3a-yFaf6RSl8T2m6RukqjbAhH0uqf0X2iVxMVJ7IfOgg0wXyiEp_w_KFGkqHSa3QAq3LbXTp2mTL757fww_DQ6AD-gJjfNTkuZSw50M_Dq5pm9jnTgZn_7JfkUCWhNDxcU5xy30SQcgUWpgOIn0EhNxCzUjCZ/w470-h640/dae-sung%20koo%201996.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />37. Jin-woo Song- all-time KBO wins leader (210) and strikeout leader (2048).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4HcPvu1LzLd5m1s23rccaHHhFWwi8hyjZ0IEyBAQAXnA_Em3d82NdqACjSeFydc96CD-BNw165C_xeoPHkTtHoDfOcKuEI6jlRLHKqwTSMknts2snq-Z0LJWOybMOucWXLLOfAEAaHCj1IY6h_OCrwRQtmocHfhhywvGOk7QvNDEq_9bNOtWuta9/s4625/jin-woo%20song%202002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4HcPvu1LzLd5m1s23rccaHHhFWwi8hyjZ0IEyBAQAXnA_Em3d82NdqACjSeFydc96CD-BNw165C_xeoPHkTtHoDfOcKuEI6jlRLHKqwTSMknts2snq-Z0LJWOybMOucWXLLOfAEAaHCj1IY6h_OCrwRQtmocHfhhywvGOk7QvNDEq_9bNOtWuta9/w470-h640/jin-woo%20song%202002.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />36. Ty Woods. A familiar face from the NPB Super Season set. He first raked in Korea before doing more damage in Japan. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0CSUExNg_aMwVjggCZuLEACQ3ksuLuZhmJ2r8-qQDIB1XQI2r3q_t65Jn8K6JfA354FXIcL9VKotkZzF9drsqhjqLrLLN-SgvLR1i6r8_0-RB3ae1e9ngXrMwd-dKiRUthXVmeVkbh9XRjjQPVMTyurSyNWGzGxrpeEWtkWijKmwa8ekjCg3bpCA/s4625/ty%20woods%202000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0CSUExNg_aMwVjggCZuLEACQ3ksuLuZhmJ2r8-qQDIB1XQI2r3q_t65Jn8K6JfA354FXIcL9VKotkZzF9drsqhjqLrLLN-SgvLR1i6r8_0-RB3ae1e9ngXrMwd-dKiRUthXVmeVkbh9XRjjQPVMTyurSyNWGzGxrpeEWtkWijKmwa8ekjCg3bpCA/w470-h640/ty%20woods%202000.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />35. Jung-soo Shim - 5 time KBO champion. 6th on the all-time homer run list<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5thyrmgtY5B64iyLke_5ZO9iqDwrXqoENt1cdqwE2pMXFXo1ZuD1Up8-Zivjk_VspKzBjSGLq0YDBMnCEk5D-6SLKN9asWBwLDQmRZIZd35mmvQpz7pjlFWzMkP8Ycad_hX7qiF7cr0hAs4RX-KHj5hwg102kChygphn4-tt7qtU7FRJwFlVma5aj/s4625/jeong-soo%20shim%202003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5thyrmgtY5B64iyLke_5ZO9iqDwrXqoENt1cdqwE2pMXFXo1ZuD1Up8-Zivjk_VspKzBjSGLq0YDBMnCEk5D-6SLKN9asWBwLDQmRZIZd35mmvQpz7pjlFWzMkP8Ycad_hX7qiF7cr0hAs4RX-KHj5hwg102kChygphn4-tt7qtU7FRJwFlVma5aj/w470-h640/jeong-soo%20shim%202003.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />34. Dong-joo Kim<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs7GnrcDuiX_S_jnvr8K_CbXWEv2vsjMLpfXBicG1mSgcytfh0f5xOjafYXKrGP4KOp7D8V8rDyQVkDINX84nDCG6ntm6cV2JU_-65Xli0GAVfyp9SCDSeeakJeoDZpF4vI50R3sWgKPAxjO_D8hFGur6XuQlIJZsuOG4XYRT0p9N58KPUlG36Kv5/s4625/dong-joo%20kim%202003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs7GnrcDuiX_S_jnvr8K_CbXWEv2vsjMLpfXBicG1mSgcytfh0f5xOjafYXKrGP4KOp7D8V8rDyQVkDINX84nDCG6ntm6cV2JU_-65Xli0GAVfyp9SCDSeeakJeoDZpF4vI50R3sWgKPAxjO_D8hFGur6XuQlIJZsuOG4XYRT0p9N58KPUlG36Kv5/w470-h640/dong-joo%20kim%202003.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />33. Jong-hoon Chang</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhhCO92U9lYc_AGnskR6hR6vUASLt2EvmadtbjHTxpbjzmr-aHDaRVb3f6u9LY7eZfMGLWuQLqKyovQhnO9Acv8DzeROiZNC5yjAxpleJq--r58UUVef6LyCFEztxhuh5pE7XgO-mtyykQ_UWCyLoNkqH1N_2BzgVa9XPRYLDkKHX23hfoTkmJaT8/s4625/jong-hoon%20chang%201991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhhCO92U9lYc_AGnskR6hR6vUASLt2EvmadtbjHTxpbjzmr-aHDaRVb3f6u9LY7eZfMGLWuQLqKyovQhnO9Acv8DzeROiZNC5yjAxpleJq--r58UUVef6LyCFEztxhuh5pE7XgO-mtyykQ_UWCyLoNkqH1N_2BzgVa9XPRYLDkKHX23hfoTkmJaT8/w470-h640/jong-hoon%20chang%201991.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />32. Ki-tai Kim - regarded as KBO's best designated hitter ever<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizF9JnxrLjZgeOv5y-aHyODjMkjLe9KLV7jKxWDZHIgeEvNcyXgjAXVW632ilBHdk-gDM5kq5gybM4eItHK59VjU6d8rJewbFvwVdwllNbhxbKAdmLmXtZNLQZAEpECbFMYeOCzQdc4EdWqlfyEfwfM2sTL6AMnGWj8QzxAIr6pRNprSRO0n8QLoF7/s4625/ki-tai%20kim%201991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizF9JnxrLjZgeOv5y-aHyODjMkjLe9KLV7jKxWDZHIgeEvNcyXgjAXVW632ilBHdk-gDM5kq5gybM4eItHK59VjU6d8rJewbFvwVdwllNbhxbKAdmLmXtZNLQZAEpECbFMYeOCzQdc4EdWqlfyEfwfM2sTL6AMnGWj8QzxAIr6pRNprSRO0n8QLoF7/w470-h640/ki-tai%20kim%201991.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />31. Byung-kyu Lee<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUlVhZ2uTshYVwUZPvxwKvoaaUYZk5DXGqtCBQw_wIIXh-WbH6SleWCFvwmT0ggo5RXifsbOlKyTTMNDPGfcmGBiU3VgvvjTvi36ltN1S0YGnUVc01zij-VW7W3Qx3nR3I2Zp3pJ1J7y_JDrgzhCnth5jB2Byhhex-MAtmm81OKLWG7_C5Z5LbsVF/s4625/byung-kyu%20lee%201999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUlVhZ2uTshYVwUZPvxwKvoaaUYZk5DXGqtCBQw_wIIXh-WbH6SleWCFvwmT0ggo5RXifsbOlKyTTMNDPGfcmGBiU3VgvvjTvi36ltN1S0YGnUVc01zij-VW7W3Qx3nR3I2Zp3pJ1J7y_JDrgzhCnth5jB2Byhhex-MAtmm81OKLWG7_C5Z5LbsVF/w470-h640/byung-kyu%20lee%201999.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />30. Yong-taik Park - Korea's all-time hit leader with 2,504.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSX5nl3beHD4xrgh-9I_NzVnXurafstRdx6GHDQQxjP1Syvj8Su6jOU3uV1KBavYfKiUpTOtm1aSa_CUThgqsVvmLcVm2z0iWamBY0t-mT_dYe6H4rrCOVlg6BzUz9qf_UaeHh4C-kIYBuE7SYmOX_pyKkmy1n2PCkk-LpZUENbbnW4MdT4UNRZQCs/s4625/yong-taik%20park%202009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSX5nl3beHD4xrgh-9I_NzVnXurafstRdx6GHDQQxjP1Syvj8Su6jOU3uV1KBavYfKiUpTOtm1aSa_CUThgqsVvmLcVm2z0iWamBY0t-mT_dYe6H4rrCOVlg6BzUz9qf_UaeHh4C-kIYBuE7SYmOX_pyKkmy1n2PCkk-LpZUENbbnW4MdT4UNRZQCs/w470-h640/yong-taik%20park%202009.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />29. Joon-hyuk Yang - Known by the nickname, "Yangshin" (양신, 梁神), or "God, Yang". Which is pretty cool, I guess. 5th on the all-time homer list with 351.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7Vmj1kFPdQOnRFX05Jy-zrlRqHH-5O9hg2SsopsRBUo4XWJmtRKF2eKP1BBx7aC6TRMrJPPEJcp_Kot2emRXre4DVNMn3_PYK7BSZYPN_CasddSt2reyuZhWp7kZpmekG_cniczozep9SpeG2EDavSkvTGvc1eprFj6hz-c710wAQgLIRc3dQ5bJ/s4625/joon-hyuk%20yang%201997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7Vmj1kFPdQOnRFX05Jy-zrlRqHH-5O9hg2SsopsRBUo4XWJmtRKF2eKP1BBx7aC6TRMrJPPEJcp_Kot2emRXre4DVNMn3_PYK7BSZYPN_CasddSt2reyuZhWp7kZpmekG_cniczozep9SpeG2EDavSkvTGvc1eprFj6hz-c710wAQgLIRc3dQ5bJ/w470-h640/joon-hyuk%20yang%201997.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />28. Jin-man Park - part of the 2008 Gold Medal winning Olympic team<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PVtyCliiHPmDrgWiiXWpzcDbuapuiZScprcIGmCgKEELuCRAPQBFWAEDGs0XnnTJdN02D-iRSGbkZw9HqLbb1MlIEEdT97QWXcsQti70qDjuk7JcOpO5FWMoXhY6e5hjenvhnU_F6u--q-FyG6_tC4th1KY20mqlX0n_u7ifUDVJhZa3whLa2tvQ/s4625/jin-man%20park%202001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PVtyCliiHPmDrgWiiXWpzcDbuapuiZScprcIGmCgKEELuCRAPQBFWAEDGs0XnnTJdN02D-iRSGbkZw9HqLbb1MlIEEdT97QWXcsQti70qDjuk7JcOpO5FWMoXhY6e5hjenvhnU_F6u--q-FyG6_tC4th1KY20mqlX0n_u7ifUDVJhZa3whLa2tvQ/w470-h640/jin-man%20park%202001.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />27. Keun-woo Jeong - the article's headline described him as "the devil's second baseman" and I don't really know why. But pretty dope. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq2QK-HlGoLOR99VMwuXT1umKh-oTBoP2jN-A9joo_NdvLT3whWSZUdVy8EsyPA5f7FlNvYEmfwjvbrKN0MSoVCOFZgqIPJ88dErUTX54ouhgiDLYtYCZLG_0jiyJFXVdFBYkKvRn0S9a4yviq6QWdhIY7DPntkfhh1vIdXRS47jFlw15OT94JVtH/s4625/keun-woo%20jeong%202009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq2QK-HlGoLOR99VMwuXT1umKh-oTBoP2jN-A9joo_NdvLT3whWSZUdVy8EsyPA5f7FlNvYEmfwjvbrKN0MSoVCOFZgqIPJ88dErUTX54ouhgiDLYtYCZLG_0jiyJFXVdFBYkKvRn0S9a4yviq6QWdhIY7DPntkfhh1vIdXRS47jFlw15OT94JVtH/w470-h640/keun-woo%20jeong%202009.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />26. Soon-chul Lee<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1CfxkPRpN7tcn7AWypDzfr9i7_96odZJcTseaVXA1nw4LNwS4PJ0JXGK57VFkjUD5Cu7GtFAC0z2bLA4m0F8d8FDQctqPo_IzbX70dDD3GLLjfOLVHaFJm0WbTC5ImONUc76q-UQGm8lKhdBXy2WQnJP0409jVHHNhsjH4VuEo2nyZJ4N5_wJ5i5/s4625/soon-chul%20lee%201988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1CfxkPRpN7tcn7AWypDzfr9i7_96odZJcTseaVXA1nw4LNwS4PJ0JXGK57VFkjUD5Cu7GtFAC0z2bLA4m0F8d8FDQctqPo_IzbX70dDD3GLLjfOLVHaFJm0WbTC5ImONUc76q-UQGm8lKhdBXy2WQnJP0409jVHHNhsjH4VuEo2nyZJ4N5_wJ5i5/w470-h640/soon-chul%20lee%201988.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />25. Jun-ho Jeon - KBO's all-time stolen base leader with 550. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jizdmWimO2oMZER5-D4ZD2yjPtXzNft0Ld6QfsFWpYbQ5ro0niOHWUXGeNiy4WFMv8aTuWV0ghnUi7vFglwJYLJRWLENecDK3QA7czNKhc51cdEl5M3-OtNGx2cb3OeEaLBc-qARjCBUuCMKc1F0jbLypHSDsnrDe8rTx4whRl6xcugFr32tIwMB/s4625/jun-ho%20jeon%202004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jizdmWimO2oMZER5-D4ZD2yjPtXzNft0Ld6QfsFWpYbQ5ro0niOHWUXGeNiy4WFMv8aTuWV0ghnUi7vFglwJYLJRWLENecDK3QA7czNKhc51cdEl5M3-OtNGx2cb3OeEaLBc-qARjCBUuCMKc1F0jbLypHSDsnrDe8rTx4whRl6xcugFr32tIwMB/w470-h640/jun-ho%20jeon%202004.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />24. Sun-heon Hong<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnPG-FM20RsT2l7mVBpwlYc-WCjn8L5KrBvJTId9KDT_M8PHrCbd90Lz-XHvUmifZcA4_QBcHkVh5PYzJVaxeQGj6mYFp1LB2kqc-mh9YAKJFrr-bhgQTAKhV-a_jRjJ6QMUiiXHiPYaxDhiu6-4ghC_RCeqCcmZOzDaomh5PsOjB441e2ye_sTa2G/s4625/sung-heon%20hong%202010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnPG-FM20RsT2l7mVBpwlYc-WCjn8L5KrBvJTId9KDT_M8PHrCbd90Lz-XHvUmifZcA4_QBcHkVh5PYzJVaxeQGj6mYFp1LB2kqc-mh9YAKJFrr-bhgQTAKhV-a_jRjJ6QMUiiXHiPYaxDhiu6-4ghC_RCeqCcmZOzDaomh5PsOjB441e2ye_sTa2G/w470-h640/sung-heon%20hong%202010.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />23. Kyung-hwan Park <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaJSZMspi2igylPl5KKg71bmJ5QH91U_NC2zH1wONpITzW1A-QFym5tQNJsdoE9NRCdQPdqeIaLBvz9vezDjZYFh2YbcfyqcLeEKfe4iDk1E8CapvkKvaIm_WRer-WQjPAwEeYckrRQae8uERBuLP4al-1GMuWI-847skraYR8F5Qv9wPrgGQlIdk/s4625/kyung-wan%20park%202000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaJSZMspi2igylPl5KKg71bmJ5QH91U_NC2zH1wONpITzW1A-QFym5tQNJsdoE9NRCdQPdqeIaLBvz9vezDjZYFh2YbcfyqcLeEKfe4iDk1E8CapvkKvaIm_WRer-WQjPAwEeYckrRQae8uERBuLP4al-1GMuWI-847skraYR8F5Qv9wPrgGQlIdk/w470-h640/kyung-wan%20park%202000.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />22. Jae-hong Park - 1996 was his rookie year and he went 30-30. The first baseball player to ever do so until Mike Trout did as well in 2012. His 1997 was even better, but had to honor his stellar rookie year. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC3DKv5xF47MakjedNsRxpQ3TfYfiPih-BXfUd7Di3N_tYOa4lLakaq5ryG3aRKkWg0cG3h_1eEwVac13c6smeeGd3S0a2RHQG4qNrmspVsgs4dWV6OEUt44Vb2MVNDL2kkuXi-_BcwtiqIukStCf2MB-D0cV5lSZtA-cYVO5_L0a5e9g7HC2xU4s/s4625/jae-hong%20park%201996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC3DKv5xF47MakjedNsRxpQ3TfYfiPih-BXfUd7Di3N_tYOa4lLakaq5ryG3aRKkWg0cG3h_1eEwVac13c6smeeGd3S0a2RHQG4qNrmspVsgs4dWV6OEUt44Vb2MVNDL2kkuXi-_BcwtiqIukStCf2MB-D0cV5lSZtA-cYVO5_L0a5e9g7HC2xU4s/w470-h640/jae-hong%20park%201996.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />21. Tae-gyun Kim<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbsvCFLbd_mjBmKMzxZl5v4wf04O4uJT1JxWFH-bGgpfwvtKyXLO2rpTmX9pcCaM_0BQuouimI8cHSc-QaeQOocV7jk83xjoNtySIZt9WTQvkPUDvE0lZrDVIPBYPwZVeeXkmtvLImF2aYohdnIw7Rz6sLma9Hz0AQob6r5lpRBNgGvGFnH0DIcsj/s4625/tae-kyun%20kim%202016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbsvCFLbd_mjBmKMzxZl5v4wf04O4uJT1JxWFH-bGgpfwvtKyXLO2rpTmX9pcCaM_0BQuouimI8cHSc-QaeQOocV7jk83xjoNtySIZt9WTQvkPUDvE0lZrDVIPBYPwZVeeXkmtvLImF2aYohdnIw7Rz6sLma9Hz0AQob6r5lpRBNgGvGFnH0DIcsj/w470-h640/tae-kyun%20kim%202016.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />20. Gye-hyun Jo<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrcL1StSxAGhC0pK3dE5kqXHkswhHQUscrfSMYZY-osUloO0gkKLMUdFyv3dyXXn_Rw2TlIUnZHRm8c_wE9mpWb7Cvt9jXRQaUsG0YQaHOhcT40ySYRP-0lnUhI4ewWQpFOhWXjYO_IVlKNF4UIVR-9sPl6b9XKBsKYU6n9V2uffDnAa5Fquw5VGh/s4625/gye-hyun%20jo%201993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrcL1StSxAGhC0pK3dE5kqXHkswhHQUscrfSMYZY-osUloO0gkKLMUdFyv3dyXXn_Rw2TlIUnZHRm8c_wE9mpWb7Cvt9jXRQaUsG0YQaHOhcT40ySYRP-0lnUhI4ewWQpFOhWXjYO_IVlKNF4UIVR-9sPl6b9XKBsKYU6n9V2uffDnAa5Fquw5VGh/w470-h640/gye-hyun%20jo%201993.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />19. Min-tae Jung<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUdmDE3Cgwq0n2E1Ue2uBWHNDGiGdeSpRo7xlb3cLrpwhId5LtPZGQuCFSJCJMVwTJ1Gw120xx8P8yZYFNeK01ZPfqi5D4apQdLEyrUd2XW4pwm5TxAbEeCZ_rLJIQmIYkRwuXtlOL0futpkRbR-OqEn4hzqQOmxXuAnFUuvxj2-PkG4NcWkKm-Xn/s4625/min-tae%20jung%201999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUdmDE3Cgwq0n2E1Ue2uBWHNDGiGdeSpRo7xlb3cLrpwhId5LtPZGQuCFSJCJMVwTJ1Gw120xx8P8yZYFNeK01ZPfqi5D4apQdLEyrUd2XW4pwm5TxAbEeCZ_rLJIQmIYkRwuXtlOL0futpkRbR-OqEn4hzqQOmxXuAnFUuvxj2-PkG4NcWkKm-Xn/w470-h640/min-tae%20jung%201999.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />18. Min-cheul Jung<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEWO-dp1arS4_gQIwtOFqH9KKuJ5QYgRILl95VQBtd1uW8SfkWPaETiipaxzBcbZLmJqJ4vjoc58O3FCRXAq2fJh8I6o_OrQaO-Rva1hF2GMrhdff5MU42V51SN014kORgqliRh3bZxz0QpjXj1KVlesTrlQYjPT8Ers7ZNRIIzPZ04CBWmT8jXej/s4625/min-cheul%20jung%201994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEWO-dp1arS4_gQIwtOFqH9KKuJ5QYgRILl95VQBtd1uW8SfkWPaETiipaxzBcbZLmJqJ4vjoc58O3FCRXAq2fJh8I6o_OrQaO-Rva1hF2GMrhdff5MU42V51SN014kORgqliRh3bZxz0QpjXj1KVlesTrlQYjPT8Ers7ZNRIIzPZ04CBWmT8jXej/w470-h640/min-cheul%20jung%201994.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />17. Kang-Cheol Lee - was briefly the all-time strikeout leader before being surpassed by Jin-woo Song later in that same season. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVniY4QDE5mv7s84nZ_Y0XHun51XqDRefta6QTa21F7X95fUI5YYEjp6huglC2gaO-TMzQQ4UBJ_xfXtMfGOKx9y0drnzmIWYZcXTCnkbpnncnu-N-LXAFGJWK5DUTDAznanPcswjfdKfMNLTco00ZwmX7ODN7nmsTjYG-TC_NWO0UNiN0Vp2lyMOF/s4625/kang-chul%20lee%201991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVniY4QDE5mv7s84nZ_Y0XHun51XqDRefta6QTa21F7X95fUI5YYEjp6huglC2gaO-TMzQQ4UBJ_xfXtMfGOKx9y0drnzmIWYZcXTCnkbpnncnu-N-LXAFGJWK5DUTDAznanPcswjfdKfMNLTco00ZwmX7ODN7nmsTjYG-TC_NWO0UNiN0Vp2lyMOF/w470-h640/kang-chul%20lee%201991.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />16. Jae-bak Kim - nicknamed the "Ground Fox"<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcIXl4iw7Yj73Gqy4RSXU01y5jA--lKQOp5wKgVqccq0yxxyxDOaaCR4cWAoh1XVPZANkantA_qDSsRuueRI5zv_cy9WE9LQU4wn_nO7U0O6VEM4aGRMR0UuxdKd_zHGKnyPOGbiYhuZOwIrCTwvPT3czTNMAoGw48isH647iiTHQEo2byx2gwxfs/s4625/jae-bak%20kim%201985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcIXl4iw7Yj73Gqy4RSXU01y5jA--lKQOp5wKgVqccq0yxxyxDOaaCR4cWAoh1XVPZANkantA_qDSsRuueRI5zv_cy9WE9LQU4wn_nO7U0O6VEM4aGRMR0UuxdKd_zHGKnyPOGbiYhuZOwIrCTwvPT3czTNMAoGw48isH647iiTHQEo2byx2gwxfs/w470-h640/jae-bak%20kim%201985.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />15. Dae-hwa Han - 8-time Golden Glove winner (again, best all-around player at his position in a given year) and 5-time champion. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwaJdepIKViM71SLG_MXHLRnJELFeg8_NzQiec6v-vPuwre8tI72Ac6oTe00FGq6ct3MAhPR4ZJPKxEeZOivxhvQobXf8S1-dYsf95OQQ7JYNbbRC8GjB8eaCrn5CNpCyiC4_p0w1HYKZYm4dhQSEBg1IRroA0Xk543Z3KNR-UG3weB_Ty-RMm6RJ/s4625/dae-hwa%20han%201990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwaJdepIKViM71SLG_MXHLRnJELFeg8_NzQiec6v-vPuwre8tI72Ac6oTe00FGq6ct3MAhPR4ZJPKxEeZOivxhvQobXf8S1-dYsf95OQQ7JYNbbRC8GjB8eaCrn5CNpCyiC4_p0w1HYKZYm4dhQSEBg1IRroA0Xk543Z3KNR-UG3weB_Ty-RMm6RJ/w470-h640/dae-hwa%20han%201990.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />14. Si-jin Kim<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e_ojUD6c1obsX_oyJ90pFj1sx4aQhq3dwhQyjzpmXo72WSErIrXqZCKywI0giTNuL0u1OkIWx7jZXiQ1dg3f6T5GUqHCHELObJ5-ikMbldZ_hg6RqBKUt9g0tN2mFa6R4z5Mmt_HCltUJh0PlWjNPa7qA7XymYjLWLREr9ZvQts59jERka2D-qUy/s4625/si-jin%20kim%201985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e_ojUD6c1obsX_oyJ90pFj1sx4aQhq3dwhQyjzpmXo72WSErIrXqZCKywI0giTNuL0u1OkIWx7jZXiQ1dg3f6T5GUqHCHELObJ5-ikMbldZ_hg6RqBKUt9g0tN2mFa6R4z5Mmt_HCltUJh0PlWjNPa7qA7XymYjLWLREr9ZvQts59jERka2D-qUy/w470-h640/si-jin%20kim%201985.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />13. Hyo-jo Jang - In 1983 won the batting title as a rookie (first KBO player to achieve that feat), but lost rookie of the year to Jong-hoon Park in what is considered a very controversial decision.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwimAKOiVLRk-974BxBq3M44G1SSa3_4sPjFBgOjbCT_aoAwwwPGIS9emLy0_oZjptByzWvclNMuqpN5p-RkEK9_j2nBw572cYAhm-utR_13jJ9qM8iLYiYc9WoN73U5iWqrpBBjIOcBnt6EZGMjz-bHFSjbEG1teyzGcpuGAhHCM0mt4__IApqI4/s4625/hyo-jo%20jang%201983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwimAKOiVLRk-974BxBq3M44G1SSa3_4sPjFBgOjbCT_aoAwwwPGIS9emLy0_oZjptByzWvclNMuqpN5p-RkEK9_j2nBw572cYAhm-utR_13jJ9qM8iLYiYc9WoN73U5iWqrpBBjIOcBnt6EZGMjz-bHFSjbEG1teyzGcpuGAhHCM0mt4__IApqI4/w470-h640/hyo-jo%20jang%201983.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />12. Young-soo Bae - 2004 MVP<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zhyKxuTFu0sUSfUDtgJBlEJIUa8E_BNsSMi3zQdIxK4kYMV8kbadS3mWmkvNx1ayE-5s5L0a1x6Dqc7ibPEdCuobxhqnrqsYS-sEWHhU6cgOY1Pf__KYOBhlV_eDPLJs6y49djvqKyWVnGEmvqH_lhfLEDsvokqKYCj9dhCJwkeohxr81Iqio0Ik/s4625/young-soo%20bae%202004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zhyKxuTFu0sUSfUDtgJBlEJIUa8E_BNsSMi3zQdIxK4kYMV8kbadS3mWmkvNx1ayE-5s5L0a1x6Dqc7ibPEdCuobxhqnrqsYS-sEWHhU6cgOY1Pf__KYOBhlV_eDPLJs6y49djvqKyWVnGEmvqH_lhfLEDsvokqKYCj9dhCJwkeohxr81Iqio0Ik/w470-h640/young-soo%20bae%202004.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />11. Dustin Nippert - Pitching rather poorly in the Bigs for 6 years (Diamondbacks and Rangers) before finding himself in Korea. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyIjM4062dHu_4m4q6PNqleqIbZ7D9Mc1f7kQ0vKzpz5q4g0S2m2nyWqXK6-Tk4zp3glQU-MGFRvTprfJxj7oeWUNWLkPCgP-dm9xIAl1ChGUF8-Pr8YEKc7TlBinkPk3HGzkxGPGUdkowt2BwY9wI3NKI30lEQSibaO1y1YY-0VJRnksWeAxNz78/s4625/dustin%20nippert%202011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyIjM4062dHu_4m4q6PNqleqIbZ7D9Mc1f7kQ0vKzpz5q4g0S2m2nyWqXK6-Tk4zp3glQU-MGFRvTprfJxj7oeWUNWLkPCgP-dm9xIAl1ChGUF8-Pr8YEKc7TlBinkPk3HGzkxGPGUdkowt2BwY9wI3NKI30lEQSibaO1y1YY-0VJRnksWeAxNz78/w470-h640/dustin%20nippert%202011.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />10. Jeong-tae Park - 5-time Golden Glove winner, most by a second baseman in KBO history.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKWy4jnvpOqvKGpFKSeQD8vPsPkfhwcgOS_Pu09JKrDJElWJKpgLh1bOtvj_Bse5sS6B93qbnqv7HXZ9sy9JULJTI08wrJp3U85V_rSMyVqQSqaAWal8u7a8WyeL8RPvxWzTUxtUmFRbnV6i7xStSrAlylNkRrxCbYwqSwne_DQXWEWt7Fsz8X9cR/s4625/jeong-tae%20park%201988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKWy4jnvpOqvKGpFKSeQD8vPsPkfhwcgOS_Pu09JKrDJElWJKpgLh1bOtvj_Bse5sS6B93qbnqv7HXZ9sy9JULJTI08wrJp3U85V_rSMyVqQSqaAWal8u7a8WyeL8RPvxWzTUxtUmFRbnV6i7xStSrAlylNkRrxCbYwqSwne_DQXWEWt7Fsz8X9cR/w470-h640/jeong-tae%20park%201988.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />9. Sang-hoon Lee - Pitched one year (11.2 innings) for the Red Sox in 2000. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherQ-c5IcKHV6-AlJCgMtF243IpyK5LeESHJUKnrwnteDqeGP93sUr0BZF5-Bs2QOX0x13isOQxuSumjYquNubQ0xcaMQAOogxC6ikD512ZWu953Lh6477KUvsggfBQhAZD6dCtSu3tekGIuH2MTVJaauYOM1ZY-o_wC3HAlrKcCcLsU0ivYAMjftj/s4625/sang-hoon%20lee%201995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherQ-c5IcKHV6-AlJCgMtF243IpyK5LeESHJUKnrwnteDqeGP93sUr0BZF5-Bs2QOX0x13isOQxuSumjYquNubQ0xcaMQAOogxC6ikD512ZWu953Lh6477KUvsggfBQhAZD6dCtSu3tekGIuH2MTVJaauYOM1ZY-o_wC3HAlrKcCcLsU0ivYAMjftj/w470-h640/sang-hoon%20lee%201995.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />8. Seong-han Kim - 2-time MVP (1st to achieve that and only one of 5 players ever to). 5-time Golden Glove winner and 7-time champion. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuwZu4N2cvryhEomMrSePisOd_EMAD97-ZoocVUAKWMcUEe2PLYREsez2vY53axY6ZQGkOHxe87Np4VyoVZvMnjIGBEWK9v6toQX1alBKnEL3M4JA-3kD-hBKm6id02bdP1SC-NNnShrz660I07pxEAPUI9sMPfWNQ4bBHF7UY7vPEDLPEhmPsprh/s4625/seong-han%20kim%201988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuwZu4N2cvryhEomMrSePisOd_EMAD97-ZoocVUAKWMcUEe2PLYREsez2vY53axY6ZQGkOHxe87Np4VyoVZvMnjIGBEWK9v6toQX1alBKnEL3M4JA-3kD-hBKm6id02bdP1SC-NNnShrz660I07pxEAPUI9sMPfWNQ4bBHF7UY7vPEDLPEhmPsprh/w470-h640/seong-han%20kim%201988.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />7. In-chun Baek - Won a batting title in 1985 in Japan, he had a very long (19 seasons) and successful career there before coming home to Korea when the KBO started in 1982. His 1982 season is considered legendary (although it was only 71 games and 298 plate appearances) as he hit .412 for the season. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xmRd7e4HVOY9WVVz6Z7VhAhmb7tHPFNxN_hPyEUNQzgOkC_PK8KkP90y4Z9Njzz5wtzIRRx1JMGBeSCU_w870JVJO05I_GnmiZPklZSmQdnrQ3hO7FR70VWmqm55EkXJDNArmqCHQPyT9-UgXAHxUnFt1m5zHRWaCfqYHAOV91iqPzXxFqVy-60X/s4625/in-chun%20baek%201982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xmRd7e4HVOY9WVVz6Z7VhAhmb7tHPFNxN_hPyEUNQzgOkC_PK8KkP90y4Z9Njzz5wtzIRRx1JMGBeSCU_w870JVJO05I_GnmiZPklZSmQdnrQ3hO7FR70VWmqm55EkXJDNArmqCHQPyT9-UgXAHxUnFt1m5zHRWaCfqYHAOV91iqPzXxFqVy-60X/w470-h640/in-chun%20baek%201982.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /></div><br />6. Man-soo Lee- Was on the coaching staff for the White Sox World Series winning team in 2005, so for that alone he's my GOAT (also first Korean coach in the MLB). He was nicknamed "Hulk" and "Babe Ruth of Korea" and retired as the all-time home run leader (since broken several times, he ranks 19th now). <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l9sl6ItqBfvh8yPIXNxqUTCaLfSW5ZlUb-J_UShYT9JevAO0J_vOtgWM9yjXc1xSjQdXpTf9jkpDCuSkrqTILSGRyNlGmK2hIUo_nIfV-HSUxz2j9N6LYOv6faZeTqrajaTTs6Hgg7scqhofuJtaDVjurGMU2eXvA8qARNtjIIUgeOoMx5xd1inS/s4625/man-soo%20lee%201984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l9sl6ItqBfvh8yPIXNxqUTCaLfSW5ZlUb-J_UShYT9JevAO0J_vOtgWM9yjXc1xSjQdXpTf9jkpDCuSkrqTILSGRyNlGmK2hIUo_nIfV-HSUxz2j9N6LYOv6faZeTqrajaTTs6Hgg7scqhofuJtaDVjurGMU2eXvA8qARNtjIIUgeOoMx5xd1inS/w470-h640/man-soo%20lee%201984.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />5. Chul-soon Park - The 2nd player from Korea to sign with a MLB team (Won-kuk Lee was the first) although neither made the Majors. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9Qq_tJlCmROD4QaMR00uQujdXo5A6A5sPqdIF7LXFK4mOg2d0EMU2UT-6f4-WKThluISupZ3pR0UMMyVDkHPUibAbWJk3Z3KPaC5gmUzEOKm4fI4i8Tn-lwvligupReSkJIfhSiEWsJlrrCI9FYtq6xyb6x6G_2cDUK-A8yV8NOlo0HkzneGJdQq/s4625/chul-soon%20park%201982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9Qq_tJlCmROD4QaMR00uQujdXo5A6A5sPqdIF7LXFK4mOg2d0EMU2UT-6f4-WKThluISupZ3pR0UMMyVDkHPUibAbWJk3Z3KPaC5gmUzEOKm4fI4i8Tn-lwvligupReSkJIfhSiEWsJlrrCI9FYtq6xyb6x6G_2cDUK-A8yV8NOlo0HkzneGJdQq/w470-h640/chul-soon%20park%201982.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />4. Seung-yeop Lee - He holds both the single season home run record with 56 and he is the all-time KBO home run leader with 467 career home runs. On top of that, he hit another 159 home runs in the NPB. 646 career dingers in all. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MuZkMlXi2aV5-RYbh8907J3bihrSZ-LJK01LFqwfoCEyTAMhfdH0qrmY5lXBIKRd9TBBC6RyCODfd7YjY4oPMMsoZ1QQMFE3ajnymdPUC94wfVHdbJ3AkVRBXT0NDk8ZYWaAYR8mnCAPp7TmGdfq62_uepRZS-qs69vgEqrv3axs3zJ9W6GKz7mQ/s4625/seung-yuop%20lee%202003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MuZkMlXi2aV5-RYbh8907J3bihrSZ-LJK01LFqwfoCEyTAMhfdH0qrmY5lXBIKRd9TBBC6RyCODfd7YjY4oPMMsoZ1QQMFE3ajnymdPUC94wfVHdbJ3AkVRBXT0NDk8ZYWaAYR8mnCAPp7TmGdfq62_uepRZS-qs69vgEqrv3axs3zJ9W6GKz7mQ/w470-h640/seung-yuop%20lee%202003.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />3. Jong-beom Lee - Nicknamed, "Son of the Wind" for his speed. Also, "Baseball Genius" and the "Korean Ichiro". He has a long list of accomplishments, but that is to be expected in the #3 slot. He batted .393 in 1994 with a league-record 84 stolen bases. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkfZAlGkQx8LQ7DcE3sdpYHoD7Xgyo7nIIiCC1YS2nzmQ1MhAkf9tE4OoXEAYWOD13zNAczuH_LkSaZ-Db_CVlnqbBWPQk-zlsJRRtIGR1fGp3rcOahZCcQ6zPk04jdFh_PJ_NMwS-LdIQYdXpxbIb3V6uu3mz0zjepSs4BHMVQvTBjCM-lFWJbN/s4625/jong-beom%20lee%201994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkfZAlGkQx8LQ7DcE3sdpYHoD7Xgyo7nIIiCC1YS2nzmQ1MhAkf9tE4OoXEAYWOD13zNAczuH_LkSaZ-Db_CVlnqbBWPQk-zlsJRRtIGR1fGp3rcOahZCcQ6zPk04jdFh_PJ_NMwS-LdIQYdXpxbIb3V6uu3mz0zjepSs4BHMVQvTBjCM-lFWJbN/w470-h640/jong-beom%20lee%201994.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />2. Dong-won Choi - From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choi_Dong-won">Wikipedia</a>: "The Blue Jays' scouts went to see Choi six times before signing him to a major league contract reportedly worth around $250,000. Meanwhile, South Korea was in the process of forming its own professional baseball league. When the government discovered Choi was heading to Toronto, it threatened to jail the scouts if they tried to leave the country with the contract.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Blue Jays planned on bringing Choi to Blue Jays' spring training for the 1983 season, but the government intervened again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Choi was given a choice: Serve a mandatory military commitment before going to Canada, or pitch in the Korean professional league and have his military service waived. Choi eventually opted for the latter, declaring for the KBO Draft after the 1982 Amateur World Series."<br /><br />His stats are funny. He has 14+ complete games a season and then a handful of saves a season too. A true iron man. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XRL3r8HPpcLUqHATeyg6SoIdeEn4X47kTwid2l3MYSP-L9orS59btQ_FGqsJrIm4SzA7FuNgHS3vP2XcIadQGIMCw7kJW-m58D0HJsS8h2W54qEo2YgejJw_4mZZ_nuUcWyO1n0ysOwTbH0j-q4jtifnvsC79QLY5JMbp-0ZuhxAkdTGPXa51jnn/s4625/dong-won%20choi%201985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XRL3r8HPpcLUqHATeyg6SoIdeEn4X47kTwid2l3MYSP-L9orS59btQ_FGqsJrIm4SzA7FuNgHS3vP2XcIadQGIMCw7kJW-m58D0HJsS8h2W54qEo2YgejJw_4mZZ_nuUcWyO1n0ysOwTbH0j-q4jtifnvsC79QLY5JMbp-0ZuhxAkdTGPXa51jnn/w470-h640/dong-won%20choi%201985.jpg" width="470" /></a><br /><br /><br />1. Dong-yol Sun - Also featured in the NPB Super Season set. Sun was outright dominant for his whole career. I could have easily picked his insane 1986 season where he went 24-6 with a 0.99 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with 19 CGs and 8 shutouts. But I thought this bonkers reliever card would be more fun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His WHIP in 1993 was 0.54 and he gave up 3.4 H/9. <br /><br />Sun won the pitching triple crown 4 times, 6 Golden Glove awards, MVP 3 times, has the 3 lowest ERA seasons, lowest career ERA (1.20), 3rd all-time in strike outs. recorded the top three lowest single-season ERAs in KBO League history<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HmynO8zYMpSyFzEY6yIz-CwNdMPWQebNuWa0rQYi5LehtaBH96XFe9x0Q_ON7dxZhxgJsCDywrekMfXy_iRNJ8VnKeqxHYLOR_3f1q2RQWxjZY2jQtPCvzMSy55m1_hIgrLHRP9Ue_dE-UigjXomKlYhkUVTHDLcMsDsPHOuDZpQc6bgAfh18MMQ/s4625/dong-yol%20sun%201993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4625" data-original-width="3400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HmynO8zYMpSyFzEY6yIz-CwNdMPWQebNuWa0rQYi5LehtaBH96XFe9x0Q_ON7dxZhxgJsCDywrekMfXy_iRNJ8VnKeqxHYLOR_3f1q2RQWxjZY2jQtPCvzMSy55m1_hIgrLHRP9Ue_dE-UigjXomKlYhkUVTHDLcMsDsPHOuDZpQc6bgAfh18MMQ/w470-h640/dong-yol%20sun%201993.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01036714674327105335noreply@blogger.com0