Steve Alexander has confirmed in his rotoworld.com
article that Josh Smith is no longer a secret.
The best thing about drafting J-Smoove this year, regardless of how high you take him, is as soon as you make the pick, everyone in the draft room groans. The typical comments are "I was taking him with my next pick" or "I thought I could get him in the next round," which is also followed closely by "Great pick." If he hits the threes like he did late last year and continues to block shots, he has second- or third-round value, simple as that. And he's going to play power forward, so the blocks could even go up, which is scary.
Drafting J-Smoove is now expensive. In my NBA fantasy group, he was taken in the second round. And my immediate comment was "Great pick. Let's trade."
He had this statline a few days ago against the Wizards: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 2 threes. His free throw percentage looks improved too. His downside right now though is his high turnover.
If he plays power forward, his rebounds should go up, so should the blocks. He'd also be guarded by slower fowards which could mean more half-court points. This would be really good for his development. He is quickly developing an all around game. As he matures, the turnovers should come down. And in a couple of years he should be an All-Star.
Update: Marvin Williams is out for a few weeks on an injury. JSmoove will be at SF for the time being.
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Monday, October 30, 2006 at 6:21 PM. article that Josh Smith is no longer a secret.
The best thing about drafting J-Smoove this year, regardless of how high you take him, is as soon as you make the pick, everyone in the draft room groans. The typical comments are "I was taking him with my next pick" or "I thought I could get him in the next round," which is also followed closely by "Great pick." If he hits the threes like he did late last year and continues to block shots, he has second- or third-round value, simple as that. And he's going to play power forward, so the blocks could even go up, which is scary.
Drafting J-Smoove is now expensive. In my NBA fantasy group, he was taken in the second round. And my immediate comment was "Great pick. Let's trade."
He had this statline a few days ago against the Wizards: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 2 threes. His free throw percentage looks improved too. His downside right now though is his high turnover.
If he plays power forward, his rebounds should go up, so should the blocks. He'd also be guarded by slower fowards which could mean more half-court points. This would be really good for his development. He is quickly developing an all around game. As he matures, the turnovers should come down. And in a couple of years he should be an All-Star.
Update: Marvin Williams is out for a few weeks on an injury. JSmoove will be at SF for the time being.
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Around the League: October 24, 2006
Rotoworld.com:
J.R. Smith exploded for 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting on Tuesday night.
He got hot and knocked down eight 3-pointers on the night, but had zero assists, steals and blocks to go with his one rebound and one turnover. He's already seriously flirting with George Karl's doghouse, but this game may have pulled him out of his funk. We have cooled on him recently, but it's possible he gets it turned around and starts the season as Denver's shooting guard.
fantasysports.aol.com:
Shooting guard J.R. Smith scored 26 points on Tuesday and hit eight of 13 three-pointers in the Nuggets' preseason loss to the Jazz.
The eight threes were certainly impressive, but the fact that Smith's stat-line was all zeros outside the points category (except for one rebound) shows his fantasy value is limited to scoring only. He will still need to improve his defense in order to get more than 20-25 minutes per game.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:35 PM. Rotoworld.com:
J.R. Smith exploded for 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting on Tuesday night.
He got hot and knocked down eight 3-pointers on the night, but had zero assists, steals and blocks to go with his one rebound and one turnover. He's already seriously flirting with George Karl's doghouse, but this game may have pulled him out of his funk. We have cooled on him recently, but it's possible he gets it turned around and starts the season as Denver's shooting guard.
fantasysports.aol.com:
Shooting guard J.R. Smith scored 26 points on Tuesday and hit eight of 13 three-pointers in the Nuggets' preseason loss to the Jazz.
The eight threes were certainly impressive, but the fact that Smith's stat-line was all zeros outside the points category (except for one rebound) shows his fantasy value is limited to scoring only. He will still need to improve his defense in order to get more than 20-25 minutes per game.
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Team Sleeper Season 2006-2007 draft lineup:
S. Marion
T. McGrady
Z. Ilgauskas
K. Hinrich
J. Nelson
P. Gasol
S. Claxton
P. Brown
J. Tinsley
J. Childress
J. Smith
E. Griffin
With Lebron, Kobe, and KG out, I had no choice but to pick Marion. I was torn between him and Dirk. But my friend Yabbit was picking next and he badly wanted Dirk. Yahoo's analyst Matt Buser says "The Matrix" should be number 1. Taking him at 4th overall isn't bad.
McGrady was still available at #28. People were passing up on T-Mac because of recent injuries. But he's still 29 years old, appears healthy, and could make a monster come back after last year's dismal outing.
I was planning to take Josh Smith in this round with the 35th pick. But Yokozuna took him already in the second round. Boozer was already taken as well. I needed a center and took Z.
Raymond Felton was on my radar for the fourth round. He was taken two picks before me. So I took Kirk Hinrich. And then I took Jameer Nelson for a back to back point guard picks.
Round 6. This was my make or break decision. I took the injured Pau Gasol who was still on the board. My info was that he was returning from injury this December. Obviously my info was wrong, he's returning January. But if I could hang around while Gasol heals, my team could be really strong come February.
I took a couple more point guards, stock piling on the position so I could have one to trade for need.
My sleeper picks were JR Smith who blew up with 8 3-pointers today. And Eddie Griffin who could breakout if Casey finally gives him his minutes.
I'm not sure if I made the right choice on drafting the injury prone Tinsley. I realized I couldn't afford another injured player on my bench. Childress was a panic pick and I'd probably trade or drop him by November if he doesn't help my team.
I didn't get any player from my wish list: Josh Smith, obviously. Last year I traded for him at a high price. I don't think I could do the same this year. Boozer, damn MUDAFUKAZ took him early. Raymond Felton and Deron Williams, I have a feeling both these guys are breaking out in a big way this season.
Overall I'm happy with my team. I'm probably assured of a top 8 finish. But I doubt the lineup could bring me to the top. But with a couple of good trade, who knows, what the season brings. Sleepers could never be discounted.
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at 9:40 PM. S. Marion
T. McGrady
Z. Ilgauskas
K. Hinrich
J. Nelson
P. Gasol
S. Claxton
P. Brown
J. Tinsley
J. Childress
J. Smith
E. Griffin
With Lebron, Kobe, and KG out, I had no choice but to pick Marion. I was torn between him and Dirk. But my friend Yabbit was picking next and he badly wanted Dirk. Yahoo's analyst Matt Buser says "The Matrix" should be number 1. Taking him at 4th overall isn't bad.
McGrady was still available at #28. People were passing up on T-Mac because of recent injuries. But he's still 29 years old, appears healthy, and could make a monster come back after last year's dismal outing.
I was planning to take Josh Smith in this round with the 35th pick. But Yokozuna took him already in the second round. Boozer was already taken as well. I needed a center and took Z.
Raymond Felton was on my radar for the fourth round. He was taken two picks before me. So I took Kirk Hinrich. And then I took Jameer Nelson for a back to back point guard picks.
Round 6. This was my make or break decision. I took the injured Pau Gasol who was still on the board. My info was that he was returning from injury this December. Obviously my info was wrong, he's returning January. But if I could hang around while Gasol heals, my team could be really strong come February.
I took a couple more point guards, stock piling on the position so I could have one to trade for need.
My sleeper picks were JR Smith who blew up with 8 3-pointers today. And Eddie Griffin who could breakout if Casey finally gives him his minutes.
I'm not sure if I made the right choice on drafting the injury prone Tinsley. I realized I couldn't afford another injured player on my bench. Childress was a panic pick and I'd probably trade or drop him by November if he doesn't help my team.
I didn't get any player from my wish list: Josh Smith, obviously. Last year I traded for him at a high price. I don't think I could do the same this year. Boozer, damn MUDAFUKAZ took him early. Raymond Felton and Deron Williams, I have a feeling both these guys are breaking out in a big way this season.
Overall I'm happy with my team. I'm probably assured of a top 8 finish. But I doubt the lineup could bring me to the top. But with a couple of good trade, who knows, what the season brings. Sleepers could never be discounted.
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The Hawk's starting five according to NBA Live 2007
C Shelden Williams
F Marvin Williams
F Josh Childress
G Joe Johnson
G Speedy Claxton
Obviously they've got it wrong. Josh Smith will start over J-Chill. And Pachulia would probably continue to start, at least until the rookie center-forward proves himself coming off the bench.
In the game NBA Live, Steve Kerr praises Smith after every dunk: "Josh Smith is one of the highest leapers this league has ever seen"; "We know Josh Smith can dunk the ball and score down low. If he develops his outside shooting, he'd be unstoppable". But this is what he has to say whenever JSmoove is sent to the foul line: "It's probably a good foul Marv. This guy's free throw troubles is well documented" :(
The good about being in between jobs is that you have all the time to play games. NBA Live 2007. Need For Speed Underground. Freecell. Spider. Whoaa!
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Friday, October 13, 2006 at 1:24 AM. C Shelden Williams
F Marvin Williams
F Josh Childress
G Joe Johnson
G Speedy Claxton
Obviously they've got it wrong. Josh Smith will start over J-Chill. And Pachulia would probably continue to start, at least until the rookie center-forward proves himself coming off the bench.
In the game NBA Live, Steve Kerr praises Smith after every dunk: "Josh Smith is one of the highest leapers this league has ever seen"; "We know Josh Smith can dunk the ball and score down low. If he develops his outside shooting, he'd be unstoppable". But this is what he has to say whenever JSmoove is sent to the foul line: "It's probably a good foul Marv. This guy's free throw troubles is well documented" :(
The good about being in between jobs is that you have all the time to play games. NBA Live 2007. Need For Speed Underground. Freecell. Spider. Whoaa!
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The NBA Fantasy 2006 Season is on. And it started with the draft lottery held at the Vienna Cafe on September 30. And these are the results:
Jonas - 8.5.12.8.15.10.1.14.12.1.15.8
Jojo - 12.6.5.2.11.6.14.3.7.11.5.15
Calvin - 9.14.1.15.3.15.10.4.16.2.11.9
Marvin - 4.12.3.16.8.13.3.12.6.15.1.14
Jonex - 6.9.11.5.12.4.16.8.5.8.10.2
Gobok - 11.7.10.7.9.7.11.6.8.3.16.1
Kenrick - 3.16.7.11.4.11.6.10.13.7.9.4
Gerard - 7.10.9.14.1.14.2.15.4.10.8.5
Jonjay - 1.15.8.10.6.3.7.11.14.6.7.11
Stanley - 10.8.6.13.5.12.5.5.3.14.14.3
Clement - 2.13.4.9.13.5.8.7.11.13.2.16
Dilbert - 5.11.2.12.2.16.4.16.2.12.6.13
Dicky - 16.1.14.3.16.1.9.13.1.16.4.12
Ting - 13.2.15.6.10.8.15.1.15.4.13.6
J.Lo - 14.3.16.1.14.2.12.9.9.5.3.10
Yuhann - 15.4.13.4.7.9.13.2.10.9.12.7
JJ gets the number one overall pick. Clemy and KenKen gets 2nd and 3rd. But very importantly I get the 4th pick. Last year I used my number 3 pick on Garnett. Who will I get this year? If KG somehow falls to 4th, I'd happily take him to carry my team again. What round should I have to take #5? Will this $9.99 draft kit do me (and Stan) any good? And will this be my breakout year?
Draft day is on October 17 at the Gothong Manor.
Stan, you owe me $5.
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Monday, October 02, 2006 at 3:24 AM. Jonas - 8.5.12.8.15.10.1.14.12.1.15.8
Jojo - 12.6.5.2.11.6.14.3.7.11.5.15
Calvin - 9.14.1.15.3.15.10.4.16.2.11.9
Marvin - 4.12.3.16.8.13.3.12.6.15.1.14
Jonex - 6.9.11.5.12.4.16.8.5.8.10.2
Gobok - 11.7.10.7.9.7.11.6.8.3.16.1
Kenrick - 3.16.7.11.4.11.6.10.13.7.9.4
Gerard - 7.10.9.14.1.14.2.15.4.10.8.5
Jonjay - 1.15.8.10.6.3.7.11.14.6.7.11
Stanley - 10.8.6.13.5.12.5.5.3.14.14.3
Clement - 2.13.4.9.13.5.8.7.11.13.2.16
Dilbert - 5.11.2.12.2.16.4.16.2.12.6.13
Dicky - 16.1.14.3.16.1.9.13.1.16.4.12
Ting - 13.2.15.6.10.8.15.1.15.4.13.6
J.Lo - 14.3.16.1.14.2.12.9.9.5.3.10
Yuhann - 15.4.13.4.7.9.13.2.10.9.12.7
JJ gets the number one overall pick. Clemy and KenKen gets 2nd and 3rd. But very importantly I get the 4th pick. Last year I used my number 3 pick on Garnett. Who will I get this year? If KG somehow falls to 4th, I'd happily take him to carry my team again. What round should I have to take #5? Will this $9.99 draft kit do me (and Stan) any good? And will this be my breakout year?
Draft day is on October 17 at the Gothong Manor.
Stan, you owe me $5.
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The UST Growling Tigers are the Season 69 UAAP Champions. They beat the Blue Eagles in overtime, 76-74.
;(
In more important news, Schumacher wins the Chinese Grand Prix. With Alonso taking the second podium step, the point total of each driver is locked at 72. But Schumacher's 7 race wins to Alonso's 6 gives him the lead in the Championship.
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at 3:16 AM. ;(
In more important news, Schumacher wins the Chinese Grand Prix. With Alonso taking the second podium step, the point total of each driver is locked at 72. But Schumacher's 7 race wins to Alonso's 6 gives him the lead in the Championship.
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