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NBA 2K11 Fantasy Draft -- Scouting for Success

09:26 PM - January 11, 2011 by RaychelSnr

Dwyane Wade in LA. Carmelo under the bright lights in MSG. LeBron to the Suns. The landscape of the NBA is changed at the click of a button, the stars of the league realigned.

A fantasy draft in NBA 2K11 may be one of the most entertaining things you can do to liven up your Association mode. NBA 2K’s AI general managers also draft intelligently, selecting the league’s youngest and brightest stars early in the draft to build around. Rondo, John Wall and Derek Rose are all consistently chosen within the top 10 of the draft.

When building your draft boards, some of us dream about the luxury of having a CP3 or Dwight Howard available to us. But sometimes the ping-pong balls just don’t fall in your favor, and you may find yourself drafting towards the end of the first round.

Regardless of your draft position, you can still build a strong foundation of a team around players not named Kobe, LeBron or Durant. Here are some players to build around when the superstars are no longer on your draft board.

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# 21 SBartlett @ 01/13/11 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ


	Afflalo has really become a top-tier defender. I remember being upset when the Nuggets couldn't re-sign Dahantay Jones, who was a beast defensively when the Nuggets made it to the Western Conference Finals, and thinking Afflalo was a downgrade. Turns out Denver upgraded the position as Afflalo is just as good defensively and has come into his own (and is capable of more, I believe) offensively. If the Melo trade ever goes down, I'd look for Afflalo's scoring to go up. He's got a good stroke and can attack the rim. ------------------------- OK, back to the fantasy draft. Steve, you've got some sharpshooters on your bench. That will come in handy, for sure. I like Brandon Bass and Nene is really good in the paint in 2K.

Yeah, my shooters are nice on the wings. I found in last year, and in 2k9, the offense would set itself up and run screens for shooters naturally if you hold the ball with the pg at the top of the arc. This year, you have to call the plays for them, which I find frustrating. Sometimes teammates will set picks and some screens on occasion when I don't call for it which is great, but not far too seldom. Does anyone know how to get them to run the basic offensive system without calling plays?

I am trying to develop Martell Webster a bit as he has great athletic ability. I need somebody who can get to the cup other than Williams. Another player I love in 2K is CJ Miles. He can shoot it, and he is one big athletic wing player. I might have to trade for him because Michael Redd keeps getting back spasms...lol.

I do remember watching Dahntay Jones D up Kobe well, too. It'll be interesting to see if Melo leaves. That Nuggets team has enough to win it all with him. It's worth one more shot in my opinion for him to finish the season there, but who knows what he's thinking.

# 22 Shield @ 01/13/11 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGFOOT999


	Props on choosing to pick last, and rearranging the teams. it looks good. But you are going to regret picking up Rashard Lewis's contract. Badly.

But all contracts are skewed aren't they? every time i do a draft no one has the same contract they do in real life which is bogus.

# 23 iwish40 @ 01/13/11 02:45 PM

i did my fantasy draft today and i have the raptors, i got the 8th pick in the draft

Starters
PG-Derrick rose
SG-Andre Iguodala
SF-Dorell Wright
PF-Lamarcus Aldridge
C-Marcus Camby

Bench
PF-Al Harrington
PG-Jose Calderon
SF- Andres Nocioni
SG-Thabo Sefolosha
C-Joel Przybilla
SF-Jamario Moon
PG-Eddie House
SG-Sonny Weems

# 24 UTAllTheWay @ 01/13/11 02:52 PM

I've tried many a strategies of going "young" for the fantasy drafts, but this time I decided to switch it up and actually take the 2nd pick in the draft (using Rashidi's roster).

My train of thought has always been to get a low-post offensive threat first, then worry about the wing players. Either that, or just go pure defense. Well, that changed this time. I wanted wing scorers, so here's what my team turned out to be:

PG - Nelson / Bibby
SG - Joe Johnson / JET / Charlie Bell
SF - LeBron James / Pietrus / Korver
PF - Ibaka / McDyess
C - Dalembert / Turiaf / N'Diaye

It took a while, but I finally got the hang of using LeBron, and since then, it has been incredibly easy to score points on offense. And Jason Terry is ridiculous. It's like an automatic 15+ points off the bench.

# 25 mrclutch @ 01/13/11 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UTAllTheWay


	I've tried many a strategies of going "young" for the fantasy drafts, but this time I decided to switch it up and actually take the 2nd pick in the draft (using Rashidi's roster). My train of thought has always been to get a low-post offensive threat first, then worry about the wing players. Either that, or just go pure defense. Well, that changed this time. I wanted wing scorers, so here's what my team turned out to be: PG - Nelson / Bibby SG - Joe Johnson / JET / Charlie Bell SF - LeBron James / Pietrus / Korver PF - Ibaka / McDyess C - Dalembert / Turiaf / N'Diaye It took a while, but I finally got the hang of using LeBron, and since then, it has been incredibly easy to score points on offense. And Jason Terry is ridiculous. It's like an automatic 15+ points off the bench.

I don't see how you got Lebron and Joe Johnson even with the first pick you must have had. Looks like a 70 win season for you.

# 26 UTAllTheWay @ 01/13/11 03:39 PM

Joe Johnson is 81 ovr in Rashidi's roster, and doesn't have much potential.

# 27 DJ @ 01/13/11 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SBartlett


	Yeah, my shooters are nice on the wings. I found in last year, and in 2k9, the offense would set itself up and run screens for shooters naturally if you hold the ball with the pg at the top of the arc. This year, you have to call the plays for them, which I find frustrating. Sometimes teammates will set picks and some screens on occasion when I don't call for it which is great, but not far too seldom. Does anyone know how to get them to run the basic offensive system without calling plays? I am trying to develop Martell Webster a bit as he has great athletic ability. I need somebody who can get to the cup other than Williams. Another player I love in 2K is CJ Miles. He can shoot it, and he is one big athletic wing player. I might have to trade for him because Michael Redd keeps getting back spasms...lol. I do remember watching Dahntay Jones D up Kobe well, too. It'll be interesting to see if Melo leaves. That Nuggets team has enough to win it all with him. It's worth one more shot in my opinion for him to finish the season there, but who knows what he's thinking.

I agree 100% with you about the Nuggets. If this team could ever get healthy, I've thought all along that they would be the Lakers' biggest threat in the West, although San Antonio is blowing the doors off the conference right now. But, the motivation isn't there on a nightly basis with the Nuggets right now and I doubt it will be b/c of the Melo situation.

I understand Melo isn't coming back to Denver after this year, but I don't think settling for New Jersey is the answer, either. Bill Simmons on ESPN brought up a good point about how the Clippers would actually be an appealing spot for Melo to play if he can't go to to the Knicks.

As for your question about getting your guards shots without calling plays, I have no clue. If I just stand with the ball, the only thing that seems to happen is guys will post up or a post guy will come and set up a pick-and-roll.

# 28 SBartlett @ 01/13/11 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iwish40


	i did my fantasy draft today and i have the raptors, i got the 8th pick in the draft Starters PG-Derrick rose SG-Andre Iguodala SF-Dorell Wright PF-Lamarcus Aldridge C-Marcus Camby Bench PF-Al Harrington PG-Jose Calderon SF- Andres Nocioni SG-Thabo Sefolosha C-Joel Przybilla SF-Jamario Moon PG-Eddie House SG-Sonny Weems

Yeah. You are right. San Antonio is playing a new style of ball. Richard Jefferson has really helped them change the way they play, along with the other role players they have on the wings. I just don't see them staying healthy and playing at that level all season. Ginobli or Duncan can't go at that pace. If they can be healthy for playoffs and play at that pace then watch out, but for now, the regular season is just that - regular season. Not many teams will show up to play and/or be talented enough to beat the Spurs playing at that level in the reg. season. Many teams coast.

I do agree that the Nuggets are losing that fire, and it's a shame. It's because Melo isn't 100% there. I'm not sure about the Clippers lol. Bill Simmons just loves them because he lives in LA and hates the Lakers.

Man, I wish I could get them to set screens for wingmen to get them open J's. Anybody else have any idea?
I might have to try and reach Rob Jones : )

Iwish40, nice draft! That looks like a championship contender right there. My Kings are very avg. when it comes to their overall team ratings. It would be cool if we could all get an online league fantasy draft going. I don't think OS Matchup is ready for setting that up just yet.

# 29 iwish40 @ 01/14/11 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by iwish40


	i did my fantasy draft today and i have the raptors, i got the 8th pick in the draft Starters PG-Derrick rose SG-Andre Iguodala SF-Dorell Wright PF-Lamarcus Aldridge C-Marcus Camby Bench PF-Al Harrington PG-Jose Calderon SF- Andres Nocioni SG-Thabo Sefolosha C-Joel Przybilla SF-Jamario Moon PG-Eddie House SG-Sonny Weems

i just played my first game with them and al harrington is the perfect 6th man he went 9 for 9 with three 3s
d.rose scored 35 and 15 dimes. iggy had about 28 points camby had 5 blocks and 12 rebounds,wright had 15 pts and aldrige had 20 pts and 10 rebounds

# 30 parker987 @ 01/14/11 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mrclutch


	I don't see how you got Lebron and Joe Johnson even with the first pick you must have had. Looks like a 70 win season for you.

He is using Rashidi rosters not the 2k ones

# 31 Jarbeez @ 01/14/11 11:33 AM

I typically pick up a PF, SG, and PG (not necessarily in that order) with my first few picks. Typically I then like to get Kendrick Perkins and Rashard Lewis to round out my lineup. I don't know if his release point and shot rythm just fits me or what, but Lewis is someone I can really score with from any spot on the court, and his length makes it easy to contest shots on the perimeter. I got "dissappointed" once and settled for Kendrick Perkins at Center, and fell in love with him in 2K11, the dude is a beast defensively and on the boards, and is horrible on offense real close to the basket.

# 32 MikeRo72 @ 01/14/11 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeRo72


	I restarted my fantasy league with my NY Knicks and gave myself the 30th Pick. Put all the traditional powers towards the top (Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Jazz, etc) and the bottom feeders towards the bottom of the draft order (Nets, Clippers, Warriors, Wizards, etc). I've mocked a couple of drafts and for the first time Yao Ming fell to me @ 30. I prefer to pick dead last every round because it obviously makes it more difficult to assemble a quality team. Here are the results of my draft. 1-C Yao Ming 2- PF Kevin Love 3- SF Andre Kirelenko 4- SF Rahard Lewis 5- PG Michael Bibby 6- SG Aaron Afflalo 7- PF Boris Diaw 8- SG Thabo Sefolosha 9- SF Kyle Korver 10- C DeAndre Jordan 11- PG Boobie Gibson 12- SF Donte Green 13- PG AJ Price I then signed Blake Griffin's twin brother and Joe Alexander (of West Virginia Univ fame) and sent them to the D-League. Thabo then became unhappy when I had to demote him from Sixth Man to Bench Warmer. His defense impressed me so I then promoted him to Role Player but his moral was still in the dumps so I turned around and traded Sefolosha and AJ Price for Chris "Bird Man" Anderson. His contract expires at the end of the season so It should give me room to free up space to re-sign Aaron Afflalo to a multi-year deal. Another thing fellas....make sure to edit all the generic D League players to 44 or 45 years old so that they retire after season 1 and the 2nd season of your association will have 90% real NBA journeymen and real prospects from the draft class. Lastly (actually do this before starting the Assoc) I created a pretty accurate Ricky Rubio and added him to the existing 2012 draft class I uploaded from 2k share as I was reading he should be stateside next season.

Team has started off hot.....2-0 so far. Rashard Lewis has proven to be a defensive liability (Ben Gordon torched him for 34 and Gerald Wallace for 28) but the kid can stroke it over most 2 guards EASY. Afflalo is streaky but his D is great.... Boris Diaw on the other hand...WOW! Virtual Diaw has a SWEET jumper, from EVERYWHERE on the floor...he's a BEAST. He has been the SPrite player of the game both times coming off the bench for 21-8 and 18-6. He is shooting lights out @ a 64% clip. I am certainly waiting for the crash any game now but so far so good. He pulls other PFs away from the rim and he plays passing lanes well. Very impressed so far.

# 33 longranger @ 01/14/11 04:33 PM

Who have most of u went with the 1st pick, prince James, Kobe, durant??

www.sportstalk4us.blogspot.com

# 34 Twix @ 01/14/11 06:49 PM

Nice scouting!

The team you propose to draft looks very interesting ...

PG Tyreke Evans / Baron Davis / Jerryd Bayless
SG Arron Afflalo / Michael Redd
SF Wilson Chandler (Rudy Gay) / Bench?
PF Lamarcus Aldrige / Bench?
C Greg Oden / Bench?

So now, what kind of offense suits this team? What coach settings would you use? What are the optimal plays for each player?

What do you think of the 90s hawks playbook? Especially with Rudy Gay (=Dominique Wilkins

) as the SF on the team.

# 35 DAVDAVZACH @ 01/15/11 08:06 PM

This guide is useless cause if u warp your team to the #1 pick, You can take CP3 cause he's young then in the second round I got Andrew Bogut who is the 3rd best center but guys like Shaq got tooken before him. Bogut is 25-26 still with potential and Shaq will retire in 1-2 years cause he's 38. So 2k should make drafts specific to not the best player but the best potential. Like if you take John Wall ahead of Kobe you have much more to look forward to. Cause Kobe is 32 and Wall is 19, Wall has great potential. It's smart to do this:
1.CP3/John Wall
2.Andrew Bogut
3.PF/SF
4.Whichever was not picked above
5.SG
Then just pick a decent roster of outside or inside shooters, rebounders, and young guns like Gordon Hayward or Ekpe Udoh. Thats why it this is a smart strategy. Keep your team team skilled and young. I prefere at least two of all above, cause two three point shooters off the bench can save you late in games. Rebounders are good and you can combine them like Ed Davis is young and a good rebounder. You need to pick a center in the second round cause there's only three centers in the 80's and the first two go in the first round as well as all the high to mid 70's so Bougut is the only decent center in the second round. I went with shooting guard last cause it is the skilled postion in the game. I bet if u go with this in at least your third year u will have a championship unless you trade all your good guys for guys like Lebron and D-Wade. though 2 97's r nice, keep your all around team cause by the third year all your yound players like CP3 and Ed Davis or Gordon Hayward will have higher overall like u can expect Davis to be at least a mid 70's type of guy unless he gets hurt. So stay young and simple and you might be challengeing the lakers for a 3-peat!

# 36 Vitch @ 01/16/11 05:02 PM

I pick my team, then run with whichever pick they get. I got the 10th pick with the Nets. Then once the draft has finished, I quit out, edit the roster for my team and start the association. This way, all the teams bar my own stay the same (except for my 15 players). This way I know which teams are good/average/poor and take advantage of the downloaded rosters/coach sliders that people make.

My line up(rated 80 overall):
PG: D Collinson
SG: M Ginobli
SF: G Wallace
PF: L Aldridge
C: B Haywood
6th: A Blatche (PF)
Role: D James (SF), R Alston (PG),
Bench: G Henderson (SG), K Humphries (PF)
Filler: W Warren (PG), D Cook (SG), S Graham (SF), C Hunter (C)

I did draft M Beasley, but traded him for Wallace (with a SG swap as well). I usually rotate Blatche in at C then PF and get him 30 mpg. I am currently 3-2 after picking up wins against Detroit, Sacramento & Charlotte. I lost to Orlando and Miami (Double OT).

What I think my team needs is a good back up SG to take the pressure off Manu. I need to keep Manu's minutes down cos he takes longer to recover fatigue due to his age. Anyone got any ideas of a good back up SG I could move for?

# 37 cubsball899 @ 01/16/11 05:13 PM

for some late round contributors..

Soloman Alabi.
Donte Green.

# 38 jonmchugh007 @ 01/16/11 11:51 PM

Just did a draft using the Cavs and got the 9th pick. Here is my lineup:

Rose / Baron Davis / Eric Maynor
Monte Ellis / Vince Carter
AI 2 / backup
Troy Murphy / Matt Bonner
Okur / back up C

I gotta good team. I started out 0-2 but now I am 4-2 in my 29 game association. I have the 5th rated offense and like 19th rated defense. I love playing with this team. Love having Carter and Davis coming off the bench. Love backup up smaller PGs with Davis. Thoughts on my team?

# 39 Shield @ 01/17/11 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DAVDAVZACH


	This guide is useless cause if u warp your team to the #1 pick, You can take CP3 cause he's young then in the second round I got Andrew Bogut who is the 3rd best center but guys like Shaq got tooken before him. Bogut is 25-26 still with potential and Shaq will retire in 1-2 years cause he's 38. So 2k should make drafts specific to not the best player but the best potential. Like if you take John Wall ahead of Kobe you have much more to look forward to. Cause Kobe is 32 and Wall is 19, Wall has great potential. It's smart to do this: 1.CP3/John Wall 2.Andrew Bogut 3.PF/SF 4.Whichever was not picked above 5.SG Then just pick a decent roster of outside or inside shooters, rebounders, and young guns like Gordon Hayward or Ekpe Udoh. Thats why it this is a smart strategy. Keep your team team skilled and young. I prefere at least two of all above, cause two three point shooters off the bench can save you late in games. Rebounders are good and you can combine them like Ed Davis is young and a good rebounder. You need to pick a center in the second round cause there's only three centers in the 80's and the first two go in the first round as well as all the high to mid 70's so Bougut is the only decent center in the second round. I went with shooting guard last cause it is the skilled postion in the game. I bet if u go with this in at least your third year u will have a championship unless you trade all your good guys for guys like Lebron and D-Wade. though 2 97's r nice, keep your all around team cause by the third year all your yound players like CP3 and Ed Davis or Gordon Hayward will have higher overall like u can expect Davis to be at least a mid 70's type of guy unless he gets hurt. So stay young and simple and you might be challengeing the lakers for a 3-peat!

How do you get John Wall in the 3rd round? I've never seen that happen.

# 40 Shield @ 01/17/11 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin.kariya


	How do you get John Wall in the 3rd round? I've never seen that happen.

^^^Nevermind thispost, i wasn't reading correctly...Lapse!

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