Comments on: 2008-09 NBA Draft Kit: Top 25 Centres

By: New Orleans Hornets Fantasy Report | RotoRob

New Orleans Hornets Fantasy Report | RotoRob — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:17:34 +0000

[...] year, but if his fall were limited to scoring, it would be only half bad. Heading into the season, we had Chandler pegged a shade below top 10 centre status, but thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness, he’s barely in the top 50 now, and to wit, has been [...]

By: Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's best team | RotoRob

Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's best team | RotoRob — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:04:45 +0000

[...] We had Andrew Bynum pegged as a top 10 centre this season, but so far, he’s barely cracked the top 20. That may be changing, however. The big kid has really picked up his offensive game of late, punctuated by a serious explosion Wednesday night to the tune of a career-high 42 points on 17-of-24 shooting with 15 rebounds and three blocks. Bynum has been getting more touches as the season has progressed and it’s really beginning to pay off in his offensive totals. Unfortunately, his blocks and boards haven’t seen the same increase; in fact, his numbers in both these areas have been a disappointment so far this season, even though he’s finally remained healthy and has been given more PT. Obviously his huge game Wednesday provided a glimpse of what Bynum is capable of, so I’d suggest that the opportunity to buy low may close soon as I expect him to be one of the most valuable fantasy centres in the second half. [...]

By: NBA Today: Pistons Look to Get Back on Track | RotoRob

NBA Today: Pistons Look to Get Back on Track | RotoRob — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:54:47 +0000

[...] When we ranked Rasheed Wallace as the 12th best centre heading into the season, we expected his PT to continue to decline in a deeper Detroit frontcourt. Well, that hasn’t happened, yet Wallace’s overvalue has slipped anyways, and he’s now barely a top 20 centre. While Sheed enjoyed a decent game on Monday (13 points, eight boards, three steals, two assists), his outside shooting has gotten worse and worse as the season has progressed. He’s sunk just 7-of-27 from beyond the arc over the past four games, dropping his 3-point percentage down to 26.5 for January. As I mentioned, Wallace is getting more action this season, and he’s done a fantastic job from the line, but owners are aghast at the fact his FG percentage, steals, blocks, assists and scoring have all dropped. Sheed currently ranks third in voting among Eastern Conference centres, and he’s definitely outplayed No. 2 Samuel Dalembert, but I’d buy it if Jermaine O’Neal (currently fourth in voting), despite his injuries, was ahead of Wallace. [...]

By: NBA Today: Jazz Clinging to Playoff Spot | RotoRob

NBA Today: Jazz Clinging to Playoff Spot | RotoRob — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:00:55 +0000

[...] We expected Mehmet Okur to be a top 10 centre this season, and he’s been pretty damn close. Okur was asked to carry a larger offensive role earlier this season with the Jazz dealing with so many injuries. He also did a good job of being aggressive, getting to the line more often than usual. Lately, his touches are down, but he’s maintained his value by being incredibly efficient when he gets the chance. On Saturday, for instance, he nailed 8-of-15 from the floor and canned two treys on his way to a double-double. The thing is, Okur won’t be able to continue shooting at a 56 per cent clip as he has so far in January and, with his diminishing touches, he could be a good sell-high candidate. If you’re strong in rebounding and FG percentage, I’d recommend trying to flip Okur to a team that’s weak in those areas. Maybe you can try to buy low on Rudy Gay, if you believe he’s going to turn things around. If it’s scoring upside you’re seeking, Jamal Crawford might be another player to target. [...]

By: RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Who Needs Superman?

RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Who Needs Superman? — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:07:47 +0000

[...] against San Antonio, losing three straight and 11 of its past 14. By the way, speaking of Howard, when we ranked him No. 4 on list of the top 25 centres, we told you he’d be blocking more shots this season. Uh yeah…he’s nearly doubled [...]

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:46:59 +0000

Hey Don,

I qualified that within the commentary for each, but my criteria for where to put each player was based on the position at which they made the most starts last season. For my money, given the paucity of quality centres, I’d much rather use a big-time PF like Brand or Amare as my C if he qualifies there, and plug in someone else at the four. It just makes more sense.

By: Don

Don — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:41:19 +0000

Crazy stuff. I’d put them more like this.

1. Howard
2. Yao
3. Oden (wait and see – he may be 1 soon)
4. Bynum
5. Canby
6. Chandler

A lot of the guys you have on the list are really power forwards – don’t belong on this list.