Sleepers this year in fantasy

[Daws1089]

Anbody want to offer some suggestions this yr for break out players or diamonds in the rough? I follow nba but not as close as i do other sports.

[Underdog88]

Not sure if it's a diamond in the rough as he should be pretty well-known by now, but I like Gerald Wallace to have a very productive year for the Bobcats. Teams will be forced to put bodies on Okeafor underneath. Now the Bobcats have a threat at sg with JRich, & I think that will benefit Wallace. Morrison won't be playing, so Wallace will likely have a ton of minutes all season long.

[Ming the Merciless]

I like Brandon Roy for Portland. He will be much better this year, IMO.

[AddictedToBetting]

Michael Redd
Carlos Boozer
Marcus Camby
Luis Scola
Kevin Durant

I can't think of anyone else on top of my mind. I'll back to post a few more for ya...

[CuseFan10]

Originally Posted by AddictedToBetting

Michael Redd
Carlos Boozer
Marcus Camby
Luis Scola
Kevin Durant

You guys need to read up on what a sleeper is. How is Michael Redd, a guy who scored 26ppg last year a "sleeper"?

And ATB, those guys you listed aren't "sleepers" either except Scola who is a GREAT sleeper pick. Boozer and Camby are late 2nd/early 3rd round picks, and everyone in the world knows who Durant is and he's going in the 4th round (sometimes higher in drafts).

Some REAL sleepers (7th round or later) for you are: Al Horford ATL, Rajon Rondo BOS, Walter Herrmann CHA, Tyrus Thomas CHI, Nene DEN, Jason Maxiell DET, Marco Belinelli GS, Luis Scola (love this guy) HOU, Al Thornton LAC, Darko Milicic and Rudy Gay MEM, Corey Brewer MIN, Martell Webster POR, Nick Collison SEA, Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani TOR, Ronnie Brewer UTAH.

With the exception of maybe Gay and Bargnani, none of these guys are getting drafted before Round 7 and they are all soild players that can really help your team.

I would particularly go after Herrmann, Thomas, and Scola if you can get them

[Q-Unit]

Originally Posted by CuseFan10

You guys need to read up on what a sleeper is. How is Michael Redd, a guy who scored 26ppg last year a "sleeper"?

And ATB, those guys you listed aren't "sleepers" either except Scola who is a GREAT sleeper pick. Boozer and Camby are late 2nd/early 3rd round picks, and everyone in the world knows who Durant is and he's going in the 4th round (sometimes higher in drafts).

Some REAL sleepers (7th round or later) for you are: Al Horford ATL, Rajon Rondo BOS, Walter Herrmann CHA, Tyrus Thomas CHI, Nene DEN, Jason Maxiell DET, Marco Belinelli GS, Luis Scola (love this guy) HOU, Al Thornton LAC, Darko Milicic and Rudy Gay MEM, Corey Brewer MIN, Martell Webster POR, Nick Collison SEA, Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani TOR, Ronnie Brewer UTAH.

With the exception of maybe Gay and Bargnani, none of these guys are getting drafted before Round 7 and they are all soild players that can really help your team.

I would particularly go after Herrmann, Thomas, and Scola if you can get them

don't forget Kobe Bryant

[CuseFan10]

Originally Posted by Q-Unit

don't forget Kobe Bryant

I hear that Garnett guy who went to Boston is due for a breakout type season too

[GamblinMan03]

JJ Redick
Shane Battier
Corey Maggette
Chris Duhon
Josh McRoberts
Shavlik Randolph
Shelden Williams
Grant Hill

[CuseFan10]

Originally Posted by GamblinMan03

JJ Redick
Shane Battier
Corey Maggette
Chris Duhon
Josh McRoberts
Shavlik Randolph
Shelden Williams
Grant Hill

Ha... See, that's a good post. Made me laugh, nice job.

[GamblinMan03]

Originally Posted by CuseFan10

Ha... See, that's a good post. Made me laugh, nice job.

lol i figured you would have a laugh out of that one

[Q-Unit]

Originally Posted by GamblinMan03

lol i figured you would have a laugh out of that one

is Danny Ferry still the only Duke player to win an NBA title?

[Underdog88]

I guess Gerald Wallace doesn't fit the sleeper mold, but I do think he has a big year, & may be slept on as he plays for the Cats. Also I think Bargnini will have a huge role this season in T-Dot.

Originally Posted by GamblinMan03

JJ Redick

WTF is up with this guy? I don't know if anyone has been watching the preseason, but I watched a little the other day- he looks lost out there. Just a very bad defender, no way can he check the better guards in the league- I would go so far as to call him a defensive liability. The thing that shocked me is he had a wide open look & missed badly. Like embarrassingly bad. although I didn't think he would be a starter, I did think he could be a good specialty shooter off the bench, but he can't seem to stay healthy. Looks as if he's sidelined again with a hand contusion. Best player out of that group right now IMO is Battier. I'm sure many will disagree & say Maggette/Duhon, but I think Battier is a top 5 defender in the league. That wrinkly headed bastard is solid as they come defensively, & can score too. Grant Hill is probably my all-time fave Duke player, so sad to see him sidelined so pften due to injuries....

[Underdog88]

I'm not sure how scoring goes for NBA fantasy (I've never done it), but I think Tyson Chandler will have a very productive season for the Hornets. He's likely going to average a double double for the season. Last season he averaged 9.5 ppg & 12.3 rpg. Great rebounder, & should get plenty of tip ins, not to mention a great guard in Chris Paul. He is also very efficient, as he shot over 62% fgs for the season.

[Q-Unit]

Originally Posted by Underdog88

I'm not sure how scoring goes for NBA fantasy (I've never done it), but I think Tyson Chandler will have a very productive season for the Hornets. He's likely going to average a double double for the season. Last season he averaged 9.5 ppg & 12.3 rpg. Great rebounder, & should get plenty of tip ins, not to mention a great guard in Chris Paul. He is also very efficient, as he shot over 62% fgs for the season.

rotisserie or head to head?

IMO Chandler is indispensable in a rotisserie league

[AddictedToBetting]

My bad Cuse. When he said sleepers, I thought he meant underrated players.

I consider these guys as sleepers...

Devin Harris (Dallas Mavs)

Luke Walton (LA Lakers)