Comments on: Why I Picked Up Marcus Banks http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/ A Fantasy Basketball Blog. Surprise. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:30:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Fantasy Basketblog » Blog Archive » Transaction Reaction http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-3024 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:35:13 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-3024 [...] Pickup: Marcus Banks Drop: Jason Williams BV had his preemptive strike on this one back on Wednesday. Williams had a decent little run – and that’s all it was, a decent little run – and has fallen to injury again. If he gets healthy for a stretch run, don’t forget about him. [...] […] Pickup: Marcus Banks Drop: Jason Williams BV had his preemptive strike on this one back on Wednesday. Williams had a decent little run – and that’s all it was, a decent little run – and has fallen to injury again. If he gets healthy for a stretch run, don’t forget about him. […]

]]> by: JM http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2996 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:55:58 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2996 JagoJago, I agree with your assessment on Roy. I've been to a bunch of Blazers games in person this year, and watch most of the others on TV. Roy is the real deal. He's certainly looking like a 4th/5th rounder for 9-cat fantasy leagues for years to come. I see him in the tier of SGs a cut below the superstars, yet still worrth an early-to-mid round pick. Others in this tier: Ginobili, Terry, Deng, Iguodola, Hamilton. One thing that I'd add is that Roy has been getting very little respect from the refs on his drives to the rim, i.e. For someone who plays as agressive as him and has such good head fakes he should be averaging 7-8 FT attempts/game. But since he's apparently "paying his dues" as a rookie, he's averaging 4.6 fT attempts/g for the season. I'm guessing that will increase next year. The fantasy implications are that his FG% will improve and the extra FT attempts will increase his already stellar value in FT%. If the Blazers end up trading Zach this summer and becoming an up-tempo team (to take advantage of Aldridge,Rodriguez,Roy,etc.) Roy's value could increase further...to maybe a 3rd rounder in 3-4 years... JagoJago,
I agree with your assessment on Roy. I’ve been to a bunch of Blazers games in person this year, and watch most of the others on TV.

Roy is the real deal. He’s certainly looking like a 4th/5th rounder for 9-cat fantasy leagues for years to come.

I see him in the tier of SGs a cut below the superstars, yet still worrth an early-to-mid round pick. Others in this tier: Ginobili, Terry, Deng, Iguodola, Hamilton.

One thing that I’d add is that Roy has been getting very little respect from the refs on his drives to the rim, i.e. For someone who plays as agressive as him and has such good head fakes he should be averaging 7-8 FT attempts/game. But since he’s apparently “paying his dues” as a rookie, he’s averaging 4.6 fT attempts/g for the season. I’m guessing that will increase next year. The fantasy implications are that his FG% will improve and the extra FT attempts will increase his already stellar value in FT%.

If the Blazers end up trading Zach this summer and becoming an up-tempo team (to take advantage of Aldridge,Rodriguez,Roy,etc.) Roy’s value could increase further…to maybe a 3rd rounder in 3-4 years…

]]> by: JagoJago http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2992 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:20:11 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2992 I like Brandon Roy. He looks to be emerging as Portland's definitive #2, sometimes #1 option as Roy is evolving into a star player. He has great FT% is taking freaking 9.7 FT @ 86.2% in 3 February games, low TOs, scoring 20+ ppg, gets a decent amount of steals...with the way Roy's been improving it's hard to place your finger on where he's going to settle and when you can expect certain type of #s, but it looks like Roy can easily be a 18/5/4 on 45/85, a 3PT a game with ~1.5 steals and 1.5 TOs. I'd say those type of overall numbers might land Roy as a 4th/5th round value, although I might be off since it's my first year playing fantasy. I like Brandon Roy. He looks to be emerging as Portland’s definitive #2, sometimes #1 option as Roy is evolving into a star player. He has great FT% is taking freaking 9.7 FT @ 86.2% in 3 February games, low TOs, scoring 20+ ppg, gets a decent amount of steals…with the way Roy’s been improving it’s hard to place your finger on where he’s going to settle and when you can expect certain type of #s, but it looks like Roy can easily be a 18/5/4 on 45/85, a 3PT a game with ~1.5 steals and 1.5 TOs.

I’d say those type of overall numbers might land Roy as a 4th/5th round value, although I might be off since it’s my first year playing fantasy.

]]> by: MIKE http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2987 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:31:05 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2987 Off topic-- how great is Brandon Roy ? -- wonder where he'll great drafted next year. Looks like he could be a Star. Off topic– how great is Brandon Roy ? — wonder where he’ll great drafted next year. Looks like he could be a Star.

]]> by: OB http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2985 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:37:50 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2985 Although Gordon for T-Mac is not a fair trade, gordon has been playing a lot better this year and with more consistency than last year. And when yao is close to returning, maybe T-Mac will go away for rest again... But the fact that the trade got accepted right away, shows you that you could probably have got more for T-Mac. Maybe Gordon and some other player who will play big in second half...but its too late... I am in a deep league, I am just wondering if I should hang onto richard jefferson or not??? Although Gordon for T-Mac is not a fair trade, gordon has been playing a lot better this year and with more consistency than last year. And when yao is close to returning, maybe T-Mac will go away for rest again…

But the fact that the trade got accepted right away, shows you that you could probably have got more for T-Mac. Maybe Gordon and some other player who will play big in second half…but its too late…

I am in a deep league, I am just wondering if I should hang onto richard jefferson or not???

]]> by: DM http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2984 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:22:42 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2984 did i really type "right" instead of "write"? i don't even think i was (too) drunk when i typed that! did i really type “right” instead of “write”? i don’t even think i was (too) drunk when i typed that!

]]> by: Matt http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2983 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:23:10 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2983 31/8/7 is not a quiet night. Admittedly, the guys is a beast. But I was surprised the other day to not see T-Mac getting injured in the Stone-Cold Locks column. Also, as I said, I didn't think the guy would accept that fast. I thought I'd get the advice first. Anyhow, it upped me in areas where I need to move up (FT%, PTS, 3PTS) and kept my rebounds and assists close to constant (in 1st in REB and 2nd in AST) without taking on greater injury risk - which I already took on with Amare. So, I'm feeling good and, sorry to say CBASS from Houston, hoping T-Mac gets injured. Later dude. 31/8/7 is not a quiet night. Admittedly, the guys is a beast. But I was surprised the other day to not see T-Mac getting injured in the Stone-Cold Locks column.

Also, as I said, I didn’t think the guy would accept that fast. I thought I’d get the advice first. Anyhow, it upped me in areas where I need to move up (FT%, PTS, 3PTS) and kept my rebounds and assists close to constant (in 1st in REB and 2nd in AST) without taking on greater injury risk - which I already took on with Amare.
So, I’m feeling good and, sorry to say CBASS from Houston, hoping T-Mac gets injured.

Later dude.

]]> by: CBass http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2982 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:03:04 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2982 Matt, Just read that you already pulled the trigger. You should probably ask for advice BEFORE you make trades rather than afterwards. In my league, Gordon went in Rd 8, pick 95. McGrady? Rd one, pick 11. McGrady averages 42 fantasy points per week in my standard league, Gordon averages a barely startable 29. Many players are injury risks, but you just can't take such a hit in production because you're worried about injuries. I live in Houston, and last night McGrady put up something like 31/8/7 on a quiet, average night. Gordon put up 11/2/2 with 3 TOs on Monday! I'm just sayin... Matt,

Just read that you already pulled the trigger. You should probably ask for advice BEFORE you make trades rather than afterwards. In my league, Gordon went in Rd 8, pick 95. McGrady? Rd one, pick 11. McGrady averages 42 fantasy points per week in my standard league, Gordon averages a barely startable 29. Many players are injury risks, but you just can’t take such a hit in production because you’re worried about injuries. I live in Houston, and last night McGrady put up something like 31/8/7 on a quiet, average night. Gordon put up 11/2/2 with 3 TOs on Monday! I’m just sayin…

]]> by: Matt http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2981 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:57:51 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2981 There are no star struck owners in my league. This is the problem. Everyone has a pretty good handle on value (although it's possible I'm overestimating them). There are no star struck owners in my league. This is the problem. Everyone has a pretty good handle on value (although it’s possible I’m overestimating them).

]]> by: CBass http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2980 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:40:29 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2007/02/07/why-i-picked-up-marcus-banks/#comment-2980 Matt, TMac is a big name. He puts up huge numbers. Find a star-struck owner in your league who sees the numbers he's putting up right now and deal him for a star if you're worried about his health. Don't settle for a Gordon or a Hinrich. Matt,

TMac is a big name. He puts up huge numbers. Find a star-struck owner in your league who sees the numbers he’s putting up right now and deal him for a star if you’re worried about his health. Don’t settle for a Gordon or a Hinrich.

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