My Picks in the TBJ All Time Draft

by Jeff Clark on Sep 29, 2011 9:16 PM EDT in CelticsBlog

The kind folks at The Basketball Jones asked me to participate in a draft of all time NBA players with some other bloggers. Here was the thought process behind my first pick (9th overall).

The all-time fantasy draft, starring some of your favorite bloggers | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com

This was a fun exercise in discovering just how much of a homer I am. Heading into the draft I was pretty sure I could come out with more than one Celtic, since there was such a large pool to pick from. However, I did want to stay somewhat subjective and pick the best players available, regardless of team affiliation. I had the ninth pick, so I had to watch with agony as Bill Russell and Larry Bird were both picked before I could get them. My first choice was essentially between Shaq and Tim Duncan. Centers were flying off the shelves quickly, so I decided to take the most dominant big man of the modern era. I was hoping to game the system by getting Timmy on the wrap around 12th pick, but Greene wisely snatched him up before I could.

Click the link to see the rest of the results. So, how do you think I did? Who do you think ended up with the best squad?

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I dont know who ended up with the best

but with the spot you were picking at I dont think anyone could have done much better.
I noticed you wanted Iverson. These questions are for you Jeff. Do you think there is a chance that Iverson could have a place on this team next season? Would you like to see him come in and try to help raise the trophy? I for one would love to see it happen because I dont think he is as bad as he acts, and I think when Jordan had a problem with him everyone else just jumped on board. What do you think about this? He comes off the bench and Doc tells him to get everyone out of his way and BE Allen Iverson. Could it work, could he be the scoring punch we need off the bench? How about a non- guaranteed contract and if he cant cut it then he gets sent packing? A team with Pierce, KG, Rondo, Allen, and Iverson how could anyone not want that?

by CoachBullins on Sep 29, 2011 11:56 PM EDT reply actions

Good picks

I noticed you picked Elgin Baylor above Kobe but I can see your reasoning for that :)

Did you consider picking Havlicek instead of Baylor? I’m unsure who the better player is but it is interesting.

The only other thing is, where’s Pierce?!?

by Ruben Wolkowyski on Sep 30, 2011 2:35 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Ignore that question

I just checked Baylor’s stats and he’s a beast:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bayloel01.html

38ppg and 18rpg in a season! Wow!

by Ruben Wolkowyski on Sep 30, 2011 2:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

yeah, I was surprised by some of the stats for the "old timers"

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by Jeff Clark on Sep 30, 2011 5:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I honestly think you have the second best team there.

Shaq, Baylor, Cousy, Mchale and Pistol Pete is about the best you could do with the 9 pick. Applause all around for those picks.
That being said, Mike Prada’s team looks absolutely dominant.

by seytonmanning on Sep 30, 2011 4:07 AM EDT reply actions

I love your team

but I wonder if two point guards of that calibre on your first team could co exist…would be an amazing team if they could.

by thirstyboots18 on Sep 30, 2011 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

Well Done, Jeff!

Especially with that PG of yours :)

SS & R Ultimate Draft 2011:

C - David "The Admiral" Robinson / Arvydas Sabonis
PF - Kevin "Big Ticket" Garnett / Dave Cowens
SF - Tracy McGrady / Eddie Jones
SG - Paul "The Truth" Pierce / Reggie Lewis
PG - Bob "Hardwood Houdini" Cousy / Maurice "Mo" Cheeks

by Celtics18and19 on Sep 30, 2011 11:00 AM EDT reply actions

I liked the teams that avoided picking small guards.

That Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Scottie Pippen perimeter trio is absolutely ferocious. The damage they could do defensively with their length and activity would be amazing. As would their vastly superior perimeter rebounding + ability to create mismatches against all those teams with small backcourt players. The Wade, Drexler and Durant trio was another one that I liked. They also had Olajuwon and Barkley as their bigs. Great strength one through five.

The Magic Johnson led team was very impressive too. LeBron James. Dirk Nowitzki, Sabonis and Ray Allen. Lots of shooting at the 2, 4 and 5. High quality passers with well rounded offensive games. Really impressive.

The Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett team is probably my favourite out of the squads with dominant big men. Adding Julius Erving and Rick Barry to that squad gives them real strength.

Those four teams stood out to me.

by Who on Sep 30, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions