Comments on: As the Point Guard Turns

by: DM

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:32:00 +0000

Good lord, do not drop Shaq. As long as you have even one bench spot, wait it out. You’re a rookie at fantasy, you drafted Shaq, you should stick with him all year. That’s the tough-love approach to realizing that he shouldn’t ever be on your team after this season. Well, if you are playing roto scoring, at least.

by: Anonymous

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 18:48:00 +0000

what should i do with shaq? i’m kinda new to this whole fantasy basketball league thing and i’ve always been a big fan of shaq. but if his injury is hindering my team’s performance, should i have send him off to the waivers and pick up a replacement for him? or should i weather the injury and hope he gets back into shape?

by: Anonymous

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 06:41:00 +0000

thanks a lot for the great article

by: DM

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:43:00 +0000

Well he certainly doesn’t fit into the PG conversation, that’s for sure. He’s averaged barely 2 apg per 40 in his career, a very low number. Bell’s a good scorer, but his lack of another standout skill keeps his upside limited for fantasy purposes, even on the high-scoring Suns. And with Leandro Barbosa and Boris Diaw emerging as solid players off the bench (in addition to Jim Jackson), his PT could be inconsistent. It’s already dropped each game so far this season — 49-39-28-26. BasketballReference.com has DeShawn Stevenson as one of his highest comparables, another player who’s a good-not-great scorer who doesn’t do much else. So I’m pretty lukewarm, but would give the situation a few more weeks to shake out before making a final decision.

by: Anonymous

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:16:00 +0000

where do you think raja bell fits into all of this? is he good enough to keep? will he make a defensive (steals, boards) presence or score enough points (15) throughout the year? great job btw with the site. hopefully it’ll help me rule my roto league with an iron fist (keyboard).

by: Anonymous

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:56:00 +0000

good stuff *thumbs up

by: bv

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:15:00 +0000

i’d say drop nelson. he’s only playing 22.7 mpg with Keyon Dooling injured - and Dooling should be back soon, possibly in the magic’s next game. That can only mean even fewer minutes for Jameer.

by: DM

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:03:00 +0000

If you’ve got a big bench I’d hold on to Nelson. But otherwise, he’s just not worth having around right now. In my 12-team, 13-roster spot league, I wouldn’t consider him worth having around right now, for instance. DeShawn Stevenson hasn’t done anything to lose his starting job yet, but if the Magic keep losing they may look for ways to shake things up.

by: artanis_84

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:56:00 +0000

What do I do with Nelson since Francis is still runnin the point?
I know he can put up the numbers - but will he ever get the chance? Numbers arent too flash after averaging 20mins off bench