Fantasy Sleeper: Joe Johnson

 

I was one of the fortunate people to grab Joe in the past couple years, as he was overlooked by many of the “expert” rankers.  This year, as I gear up for another crazy year of fantasy basketball, I notice in my yahoo rankings that they have placed Joe as the #37 ranked player.  This doesn’t seem unreasonable at first glance, considering all the great players in the league these days.  It does seem unreasonable, though, when you take a look at some of the guys in front of him.  One spot in front was Brandon Roy.  Although he was a super rookie, it seems many experts are predicting him to have an outstanding year!  I know I’d take Joe Johnson on my team anyday before Roy.  Further up the list is Jason Richardson at #29.  I agree that JRich should move up the list this year now that he’s with a new team, and has a more primary role.  Unfortunately, I don’t see this guy one the same level with Johnson.  Richardson is more of a plain scorer, where as Johnson really does have an all-around game.  Finally, and most shocking to me, was Gerald Wallace at the #24 spot.  Although these two play completely different positions, I can’t see how Wallace will put up better numbers than Johnson.  In the world of fantasy ball, it’s all about the stat line.  In this case, do these guys actually think that Gerald Wallace is due to out-produce Joe Johnson?  Making the rankings is no easy job, but hey, some of it is common sense to me.  Joe Johnson, once again, has been overlooked, and will be a HUGE steal in many fantasy drafts.  Happy drafting!

Giving Marion Some Love…With A Little Shawn Kemp!

…I feel a little badly about calling that guy an idiot.  He really is one, but I can still appreciate his athletic abilities.  As I browsed around, I found a little video featuring Marion vs. Shawn Kemp!  Ya, the old and athletic Shawn Kemp.  When it comes to who is/was more entertaining, I would have to (hands down) give the prize to Kemp!  Anyways, check out the couple minute vid (some bad language in it, so beware!)

Complete Idiot(s), Volume 2: Varejao and Pavlovic

I know lately I’ve been calling a lot of people names that aren’t so polite, so instead of ditching my rudeness, I figured I’d just put a little title on it so I can refer back to previous Idiots.  Everyone loves a good idiot.  Anyways, word on the street is that Varejao and Pavlovic of the Cleveland Cavliers have yet to show up to Cavs training camp.  To be quite honest, I think these guys are IDIOTS (bet you didn’t see that one coming).  Clearly the main problem here is money.  I know these two think they’re worth more than they’re being offered, but I truly don’t think either of the two are that great of players.  I genuinely believe the Cavs will not be back in the Finals, let alone the East finals.  Their title run last year was pretty fluky.  I still can’t believe they even got past the Pistons.  The boys from Motown really melted down, and seemed a little unusual how they kept losing those games.  Maybe a little Tim Donaghy style scam happened?  Probably not.  Back to the two clowns.  Even as the Cavs made it to the Finals, Pavlovic was garbage!  Both he and Larry Hughes were pretty useless, and it proved so in the actual Finals series again the Spurs.  As for Varajao, he is one of those up tempo energy players, but that’s about it.  He’s pretty physical, but all in all, not worth $10 milllion per season.  He’s a little full of himself for now, and needs a little kick in the ass.  With his clone Joakim Noah in the league, Varejao will likely get overlooked this season, as he rightfully should!  If Cleveland was smart, they would have used the money they were allotting to these guys, and searched for some more valuable talent and aggressively pursued it.  Instead, they’re stuck with two garbage players who think they’re 1000% better than they actually are!  Good work…idiots!