Already explained my reasoning on Jokic and Embiid - fun start.
I drafted Brand in the third round - probably a slight reach - because I wanted to ensure I locked down good frontcourt D to cover Jokic and also get a guy who could possibly rotate at the 4/5 with Embiid and Joker. Brand gave me that, and also the flexibility to possibly end up at SF if a good frontcourt player made it back in the 4th. Turns out they didn't, so Brand will be starting at the 4.
Getting Penny and Grant at the round 4/5 turn was a pretty big coup in my opinion; kept my defense above water while still getting me what I needed in other areas (rebounding, assists, and low towels). I don't think I could have asked for better picks there.
As my round 6 picks approached I realized I actually had a real salary crunch and couldn't afford the 3-and-D wings i most wanted. Connaughton and Konchar give me about 3/4 of a solid low-usage SG platoon, though, and I think I've managed to make things fit salary-wise. Unless my planned bench reserves get drafted in the last few picks.
4/25/2022 8:15 AM (edited)