JDL88 31 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) Back to back years of 75 games so durability seems to be getting better. Post all star break numbers of 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.5 blocks, 0.6 3, 52 FG% and 84.5 FT% Is he the number 1 overall pick this year? Edited August 16, 2018 by JDL88 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samtal33k 166 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Hands down. I guess Harden is v close 2nd but Brow for me any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorgeous George 424 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Monster season 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Auction>Snake 408 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Harden is his equal because of his durability, but if Davis somehow puts in a full season it will likely go down in the fantasy history books as the greatest season ever by an individual. Don't play it safe, take him #1 it's worth the gamble. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedros2507 21 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Yes he is. Horrible playoff schedule tho 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saucy 198 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 First pick and it should't be close. IMO I think Harden as player 2 is closer to player 7 or 8 than he is to AD. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StifleTower2 2,525 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Saucy said: First pick and it should't be close. IMO I think Harden as player 2 is closer to player 7 or 8 than he is to AD. I agree and I think metrics support that conclusion. The difference between Harden and AD is .33 standard deviations which is about difference between Harden and players on the turn of the 1st/2nd. Actually if I could gaurantee they would play 75 games and assuming I wasn’t punting FG/To I would take Curry or Durant over Harden. This is one reason why I hate snake. I would much rather have AD and whoever is available at 24 than the best other combination of a first/second that I can find (assuming it’s roto and I’m not punting anything). To make things even more unfair you then get to select first in the third as well! If it’s H2H you can draft Harden and punt To or draft LBJ/Giannis and Drummond and punt FT. Assuming you’re punting FT Drummond is probably the closest you’ll get to AD. He’s close in stocks and he might add .6 threes this year. Drummond gets more rebounds too. The biggest downside other than punting FT is AD gets almost twice the points. So considering you need to punt Ft and spend a second round pick to get even a reasonable approximation of AD who isn’t nearly as good in points I’d say picking first in snake is an unfair start which is why I tend to avoid it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greatestmetfan 486 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hands down #1 pick and a solid chance he wins MVP this season. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
javin 1 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Now that Boogie is gone and that the Pelicans have fully embraced the small ball offense, he'll be a beast as long as he's healthy. He's my #1 pick for sure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BetterCallHinkie 531 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/16/2018 at 7:20 PM, JDL88 said: Is he the number 1 overall pick this year? Better question: Will he crack $100 in auctions this year? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saucy 198 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 3:04 PM, BetterCallHinkie said: Better question: Will he crack $100 in auctions this year? That be something else. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StifleTower2 2,525 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 9:04 PM, BetterCallHinkie said: Better question: Will he crack $100 in auctions this year? I remember a few years ago TOAA bid over $100 for him in one of our leagues. He was super hyped back then. That season was a let down and he had a couple of seasons in which he missed games. But I think that’s behind him and he’s the best fantasy player by far. Let’s put it this way: the only leagues I cashed last season were leagues in which I had him. How much am I willing to bid? As much as it takes. Finally, drafting first in a snake dynasty is just unfair. The person who takes him is a lock to cash for years to come unless he drafts poorly the rest of the draft or AD gets injured. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BetterCallHinkie 531 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 17 hours ago, StifleTower2 said: How much am I willing to bid? As much as it takes. we should do a mock to truly answer that question... 17 hours ago, StifleTower2 said: Finally, drafting first in a snake dynasty is just unfair. The person who takes him is a lock to cash for years to come unless he drafts poorly the rest of the draft or AD gets injured. that's why I'm off snakes this year. or maybe roll the dice on just one lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StifleTower2 2,525 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 3 hours ago, BetterCallHinkie said: we should do a mock to truly answer that question... that's why I'm off snakes this year. or maybe roll the dice on just one lol Theoretically there’s a point where it would no longer make sense to bid on AD. The question is are you willing to find out where the stopping point is for me? You may get stuck with a $99 AD bid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rage2021 188 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 MVP and #1 fantasy player and its not even close (metrics/analytics also support this). High usage player. The kids only 25. If you get 75 games out of him your looking pretty to win a championship. He single handily brought me from 2nd last place due to other injuries late in the season to a championship. Unreal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post TheOneAboveAll 1,287 Posted August 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 8:14 PM, StifleTower2 said: I remember a few years ago TOAA bid over $100 for him in one of our leagues. He was super hyped back then. That season was a let down and he had a couple of seasons in which he missed games. But I think that’s behind him and he’s the best fantasy player by far. Let’s put it this way: the only leagues I cashed last season were leagues in which I had him. How much am I willing to bid? As much as it takes. Finally, drafting first in a snake dynasty is just unfair. The person who takes him is a lock to cash for years to come unless he drafts poorly the rest of the draft or AD gets injured. I was way ahead of my time. I was like Bruno Caboclo. 2 years away from being 2 years away. 7 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FantasyBallFan 471 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Planned on targetting this guy at all costs but that H2H playoff schedule has changed my mind a bit At the very least we can expect no rest days as they’ll be competing for a playoff spot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thezing1 1,813 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 16 hours ago, FantasyBallFan said: Planned on targetting this guy at all costs but that H2H playoff schedule has changed my mind a bit At the very least we can expect no rest days as they’ll be competing for a playoff spot. The Pelicans have very little margin for error and are a very top heavy roster, but it is much better than last season. If they lose Jrue or AD for any stretch of time I do not see them being in the playoff race. And it isn't like those two guys are models of health. Just consider the health risk for the team and their playoff chances. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quazza 2,215 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 #1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikhov 574 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Pels are deeper this year with the capable additions of Payton, Randle and maybe Okafor/Diallo if he develops vs just Jrue, Moore and Miro (when cousins went down) 2nd half of last They shouldnt affect his numbers much but that’s still more mouths to feed as a whole as AD should be able to slot in alongside all of those guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fantasyvirgin 64 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Even with boogie, he was a top 3 player .. Randle is a downgrade on boogie and Payton a downgrade on rondo.. the only doubt about AD is his health, but he is #1 pick and it’s not even fair! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
apatas 431 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) This topic is even "unnecessary" this season because it seems nobody doubts about AD being No1. And I am the last person who doubts, because he was before last season my rank No2 (after Durant) and I would have been drafted him before KAT and Giannis. Edited August 29, 2018 by apatas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rage2021 188 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Mikhov said: Pels are deeper this year with the capable additions of Payton, Randle and maybe Okafor/Diallo if he develops vs just Jrue, Moore and Miro (when cousins went down) 2nd half of last They shouldnt affect his numbers much but that’s still more mouths to feed as a whole as AD should be able to slot in alongside all of those guys. disagree, less mouths to feed. boogie was a huge mouth to feed. Payton and Randle are steps down from outgoing Rondo/Boogie. AD is my pick to win MVP but they got to win like ~55 games, I am not worried about his eligibility stat wise. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ballr3 90 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 What's everyone's projection for this animal? I'd say around 27-28...11.5-12...2.7 blocks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judicious 197 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Giannis and AD seem to be my top 2 targets when I have the first or 2nd pick. Giannis is more helpful in a build where you don't want to tank assists, AD is great for that same build where you focus more on FT% and blocks and less on assists. I am excited to see what those two do this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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