Team Ellis269:
PG - Damian Lillard / Cory Joseph
SG - Rodney Hood / Kent Bazemore
SF - Joe Ingles / Aaron Gordon
PF - Derrick Favors / Dario Saric
C - Rudy Gobert / Jonas Valanciun
Team elan_prodigy:
PG - John Wall / Donovan Mitchell
SG - Jrue Holiday / Nick Young
SF - Harrison Barnes / Brandon Ingram
PF - Blake Griffin / Amir Johnson
C - Myles Turner / Thon Maker
Ellis269's Case:
Starters
Rudy Gobert
Derrick Favors
Joe Ingles
Rodney Hood
Damian Lillard
Bench
Jonas Valanciunas
Dario Saric
Aaron Gordon
Kent Bazemore
Cory Joseph
I decided to surround the Wasatch Front with guys who can shoot and space the floor. Jingles still provides a level of perimeter defense and passing, while Lillard, Jingles and Hood focus on playmaking and outside shooting. I'm counting on a jump from Favors, Jingles and Hood replacing Hayward's offensive production. My bench was built to support my starters and offer lineup flexibility. Several guys can play multiple roles and fit well together allowing me to focus on matchups and mismatches. I have guys who can shoot, defend, pass and run the floor in transition.
[video=youtube_share;Ig5U6xMPoow]https://youtu.be/Ig5U6xMPoow
[video=youtube_share;igIaL7hqLhg]https://youtu.be/igIaL7hqLhg
[video=youtube_share;tbG1uBikvxw]https://youtu.be/tbG1uBikvxw
[video=youtube_share;cnrkrA8fdlc]https://youtu.be/cnrkrA8fdlc
[video=youtube_share;sowOLE-Zl3Q]https://youtu.be/sowOLE-Zl3Q
elan_prodigy's Case:
Ellis269 has a great team, a great Jazz team. I don't have the heart to dissect this match-up as I hope all of his starters (even Lillard) play up to their potential next year.
Never the less, I have an All-NBA team. A team that possesses 4x Franchise players who are all #1 scoring options on their respective teams, a team with elite defense and offense prowess, rim protection, play-makers all over the court and a bench consisting of NBA veterans mixed with the best young talent in the NBA.
You all know my guys and what they can do but here is a little hype up.
Starters:
John Wall (PG): Optimus Dime
"In transition, Wall is probably the best player in the NBA finding teammates running for dunks and early three-pointers and has played a tonne of solid defense as well."
Jrue Holiday (PG/SG): One of the best 2-way guards in the league who can defend 1-3 (even in the post). Holiday gets the start purely on his defensive prowess with his play-making and scoring just a bonus.
"terrific passing vision, hounding on-ball defense and the ability to create his own shots off the bounce."
Harrison Barnes (SF/PF): After a season figuring out how to be 'the man', Barnes has shown that he can be the #1 option on a team. Learning to navigate through double teams and opposition game planning against him, he's set for an even bigger year this year. Now put this 'new' Harrison Barnes back into a #3 option role... domination.
"Highly athletic and brings a nice two-way game: a hard-working and underrated defender, and a good shooter with great one-on-one moves"
Blake Griffin (PF): My darkhorse for MVP this coming season. Griffin will no longer have to sacrifice his role and is set for a career year.
"A uniquely phenomenal athlete, especially for his size: amazingly explosive and coordinated, and can run the floor like a guard. Has great low-post footwork, outmuscles most opponents, and regularly jumps over centers for monster dunks. Shows nice hands, great passing ability for a big man, and is clutch"
Myles Turner (C): Turner is one of the best big men in the league, A fierce defender, elite rim protector and a developing offensive arsenal, Turner is Lethal at the Center position.
"In his second season, Turner improved every part of his versatile skillset as a big man. He extended his jump shot to the three-point line, improved his scoring efficiency and defensive impact. Opponents shot just 49.3 percent at the rim with Turner defending the play, and Turner defended more plays at the basket than anyone not named Rudy Gobert"
Bench:
Donovan "Spider" Mitchell (PG/SG): Utah's young dynamo fits perfectly with my side and just needs to bring his defensive intensity to contribute.
Nick Young (SG): Big shot maker, one of the best perimeter shooters in the league. His play-making and defense will surprise everyone next year, GS is going to bring out the best in Swaggy P.
Brandon Ingram (SG/SF): An excellent passer/play-maker, underrated defended and elite offensive skill-set.
Amir Johnson (PF/C): Toughness, Bball IQ, rim protection, grit, heart. He does all the little things.
Thon Maker (C): Exceptional talent who is my pick to take out MIP honors. Defense, rim protection, rebounding and a legit stretch 5.
"You can quote me, right now, Thon Maker's gonna be the best 7-foot player in this league. He's going to. He's that good." - Jabari Parker
Rotations:
PG: Wall/Holiday
SG: Holiday/Young/Mitchell/Ingram
SF: Barnes/Ingram
PF: Griffin/Johnson/Barnes
C: Turner/Maker/Johnson
PG - Damian Lillard / Cory Joseph
SG - Rodney Hood / Kent Bazemore
SF - Joe Ingles / Aaron Gordon
PF - Derrick Favors / Dario Saric
C - Rudy Gobert / Jonas Valanciun
Team elan_prodigy:
PG - John Wall / Donovan Mitchell
SG - Jrue Holiday / Nick Young
SF - Harrison Barnes / Brandon Ingram
PF - Blake Griffin / Amir Johnson
C - Myles Turner / Thon Maker
Ellis269's Case:
Starters
Rudy Gobert
Derrick Favors
Joe Ingles
Rodney Hood
Damian Lillard
Bench
Jonas Valanciunas
Dario Saric
Aaron Gordon
Kent Bazemore
Cory Joseph
I decided to surround the Wasatch Front with guys who can shoot and space the floor. Jingles still provides a level of perimeter defense and passing, while Lillard, Jingles and Hood focus on playmaking and outside shooting. I'm counting on a jump from Favors, Jingles and Hood replacing Hayward's offensive production. My bench was built to support my starters and offer lineup flexibility. Several guys can play multiple roles and fit well together allowing me to focus on matchups and mismatches. I have guys who can shoot, defend, pass and run the floor in transition.
[video=youtube_share;Ig5U6xMPoow]https://youtu.be/Ig5U6xMPoow
[video=youtube_share;igIaL7hqLhg]https://youtu.be/igIaL7hqLhg
[video=youtube_share;tbG1uBikvxw]https://youtu.be/tbG1uBikvxw
[video=youtube_share;cnrkrA8fdlc]https://youtu.be/cnrkrA8fdlc
[video=youtube_share;sowOLE-Zl3Q]https://youtu.be/sowOLE-Zl3Q
elan_prodigy's Case:
Ellis269 has a great team, a great Jazz team. I don't have the heart to dissect this match-up as I hope all of his starters (even Lillard) play up to their potential next year.
Never the less, I have an All-NBA team. A team that possesses 4x Franchise players who are all #1 scoring options on their respective teams, a team with elite defense and offense prowess, rim protection, play-makers all over the court and a bench consisting of NBA veterans mixed with the best young talent in the NBA.
You all know my guys and what they can do but here is a little hype up.
Starters:
John Wall (PG): Optimus Dime
"In transition, Wall is probably the best player in the NBA finding teammates running for dunks and early three-pointers and has played a tonne of solid defense as well."
Jrue Holiday (PG/SG): One of the best 2-way guards in the league who can defend 1-3 (even in the post). Holiday gets the start purely on his defensive prowess with his play-making and scoring just a bonus.
"terrific passing vision, hounding on-ball defense and the ability to create his own shots off the bounce."
Harrison Barnes (SF/PF): After a season figuring out how to be 'the man', Barnes has shown that he can be the #1 option on a team. Learning to navigate through double teams and opposition game planning against him, he's set for an even bigger year this year. Now put this 'new' Harrison Barnes back into a #3 option role... domination.
"Highly athletic and brings a nice two-way game: a hard-working and underrated defender, and a good shooter with great one-on-one moves"
Blake Griffin (PF): My darkhorse for MVP this coming season. Griffin will no longer have to sacrifice his role and is set for a career year.
"A uniquely phenomenal athlete, especially for his size: amazingly explosive and coordinated, and can run the floor like a guard. Has great low-post footwork, outmuscles most opponents, and regularly jumps over centers for monster dunks. Shows nice hands, great passing ability for a big man, and is clutch"
Myles Turner (C): Turner is one of the best big men in the league, A fierce defender, elite rim protector and a developing offensive arsenal, Turner is Lethal at the Center position.
"In his second season, Turner improved every part of his versatile skillset as a big man. He extended his jump shot to the three-point line, improved his scoring efficiency and defensive impact. Opponents shot just 49.3 percent at the rim with Turner defending the play, and Turner defended more plays at the basket than anyone not named Rudy Gobert"
Bench:
Donovan "Spider" Mitchell (PG/SG): Utah's young dynamo fits perfectly with my side and just needs to bring his defensive intensity to contribute.
Nick Young (SG): Big shot maker, one of the best perimeter shooters in the league. His play-making and defense will surprise everyone next year, GS is going to bring out the best in Swaggy P.
Brandon Ingram (SG/SF): An excellent passer/play-maker, underrated defended and elite offensive skill-set.
Amir Johnson (PF/C): Toughness, Bball IQ, rim protection, grit, heart. He does all the little things.
Thon Maker (C): Exceptional talent who is my pick to take out MIP honors. Defense, rim protection, rebounding and a legit stretch 5.
"You can quote me, right now, Thon Maker's gonna be the best 7-foot player in this league. He's going to. He's that good." - Jabari Parker
Rotations:
PG: Wall/Holiday
SG: Holiday/Young/Mitchell/Ingram
SF: Barnes/Ingram
PF: Griffin/Johnson/Barnes
C: Turner/Maker/Johnson
