Well...I really don't know about this team. It's undoubtedly the strangest one from my several seasons in the ODL, and has the potential to easily be my worst one. I'm really worried about the fact that the usage on this squad is sky-high, almost certainly too high. I planned from the 3rd round on for this to be an uptempo squad, but I still think the usage will be too excessive. But I've begun to wonder in recent seasons if defense isn't maybe a little bit overvalued, so we'll put that theory to the test with a relatively weak defensive squad. So here it is:
PG John Stockton 91-92 - 8.0
52.7% efg, 44% ast. 3.5% stl, 80 def
Never used him, always wanted to. What can you say? The biggest assist guy around...should have a good shot at leading the league in uptempo system. Also kicks in great steals, some threes. Unfortunately only 97% at SG, though.
SG Jason Richardson 07-08 - 5.9
52.4% efg, 243 3pm, 21.8 ppg, 59 def
A three point monster and the main perimeter threat to keep people from doubling down on the big boys. He's here to pour it in from outside, but also contributes some assists and rebounds and doesn't turn it over or foul too much. This guy could be key for the squad.
SF Dolph Schayes 53-54 - 5.6
9.5% orb, 23.9% drb, 556/672 ft, 13.7% ast, 53 def
This guy is interesting - he does a lot of things that most guys at his price can't, like play a lot of minutes, rebound well, and get to the line a ton (while making most of them). He doesn't turn it over too much, and isn't too fouly for an old-school big guy. Even throws in some steals, assists, and blocks for good measure. But will his 38% shooting kill me? We'll just hope his 102 fg%+ actually means something. In uptempo (and with other guys taking defensive attention) I think he'll shoot at least 40% - but if he shoots 45% or so (which I optimistically think is possible) this could be a killer pick.
PF Dan Issel 70-71 - 6.9
29.5 ppg, 2.0 bpg, 9.0% orb, 20.1% drb, 51 def
Has this guy ever been used in the ODL? I don't think he has recently...should be interesting. The good first: he's a scoring monster (a lot of it from midrange too), chips in steals and blocks, and gets to the line over 700 times, making 80% of them. All that for just under 7 million. But the bad? He doesn't play great defense, is a poor rebounder %-wise, and commits a pretty high amount of fouls. Which side of him will influence this team more? I really have no idea, but it'll be fun to find out.
C Tim Duncan 02-03 - 9.6
51.5% fg, 9.5% orb, 25.4% drb. 4.4% block, 94 def
What can I say? Timmy does it all. Efficient, defensive stud, solid rebounder, gets to the line, few assists for good measure...total package. Not great to have this guy as my best rebounder, but hopefully the four frountcourt guys all over 20% will work alright. My only worry is that his efficiency becomes overshadowed by the usage of Issel, Richardson, and Dolph...in that case the 9.6 is wasted. But hopefully he'll lead these guys well.
PG/SG John Kuester 77-78 - 1.7
Not much here besides some filler minutes with solid efficiency and some assists. Couldve used some more defense with this pick, maybe, but oh well.
PF/C Reggie Evans 05-06 - 2.7
Defense and rebounding, a great bench guy who won't get in the way of the scorers. My team might be better when he's in instead of Issel, TD or Dolph.
I'm a mad scientist for sure on this one, but am I a mad genius? I somewhat doubt it, but one thing I like about my ODL teams is that they seem to take on a somewhat different personality every season. Here's hoping for the best!