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2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards 1-20 | SGs 21-40
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Dwyane Wade, Heat
The question since The Big 3 joined forces in South Beach is how would they balance out their productivity playing on the floor together? Wade will not have to shoulder the load like he did the past couple seasons so I would expect his numbers to slightly decrease, but not by much since the Heat has so much to prove.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 25.0 ppg, 6.0 apg, 5.0 rpg, 1.75 spg, 85 3PTM, 50.0 FG%, 77.0 FT%
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Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Kobe is as steady as they come in fantasy basketball. He will do a little bit of everything on the floor and put up numbers every night. He and Wade are really a 1A and 1B at shooting guard in my opinion so go with your gut (or whom you dislike less) if you are deciding between the two.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 27.5 ppg, 4.5 apg, 5.0 rpg, 1.50 spg, 120 3PTM, 46.5 FG%, 83.0 FT%
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Tyreke Evans, Kings
Evans was a guy I targeted in my fantasy draft last season because I felt he had stud potential written all over him� and well, I was right. He joined Wade and LeBron as the only three players in the league to average 20 points, five boards and five assists. He now has a talented big man in DeMarcus Cousins which should help his assist numbers even more. If he can improve his outside shooting and cut down on his massive amount of turnovers, he will be even more valuable this season. Plus he has the PG/SG label which I always like having on my roster.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 22.5 ppg, 6.5 apg, 5.5 rpg, 1.75 spg, 40 3PTM, 47.5 FG%, 76.0 FT%
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Monta Ellis, Warriors
Ellis flourished last season playing in the same backcourt as Steph Curry. I am not sure he will post the same scoring numbers he did a year ago now that David Lee is aboard, but Ellis is still a high commodity on draft night. Plus, he probably has the PG/SG label which, allow me to repeat, I am a huge fan of having on my team.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 22.0 ppg, 5.0 apg, 4.0 rpg, 2.00 spg, 85 3PTM, 46.5 FG%, 80.0 FT%
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Joe Johnson, Hawks
Johnson cashed in this offseason on a monster deal but will that help or hurt his motivation? The Hawks are pretty much the same team they were last year so expect similar production but I will say this, chemistry was an issue for Atlanta down the stretch last season so part of me cannot help but think this team might implode in 2010-11.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 21.0 ppg, 5.5 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.00 spg, 140 3PTM, 44.5 FG%, 82.5 FT%
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Andre Iguodala, 76ers
Two things to ponder when thinking about Iguodala; 1- He played this summer for Team USA at the World Championships so he really has not much of a basketball break this off-season. 2-Evan Turner is now on board in Philly and Jrue Holiday will be better in his second season so how will that effect Iggy’s numbers? He is still a great fantasy weapon due to his versatility, but I would not over-value him.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 17.0 ppg, 4.5 apg, 6.0 rpg, 0.75 spg, 85 3PTM, 45.5 FG%, 74.0 FT%
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Brandon Roy, Blazers
I am concerned by the bodies Portland has at shooting guard this season. They signed Wesley Matthews, drafted Elliot Williams, and still have a disgruntled Rudy Fernandez. What will that mean for Roy’s minutes? He is clearly the best of that group and will still get his, but with recent injury concerns, Roy might get a little more rest this season to keep him healthy.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 21.0 ppg, 4.5 apg, 4.0 rpg, 0.75 spg, 90 3PTM, 48.0 FG%, 80.5 FT%
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Eric Gordon, Clippers
�The Basketball Judas� as an Illinois fan friend of mine calls him, was awesome for Team USA this summer. He looked impressive as a scorer and a defender. If he can carry that over to the Clippers, Gordon should make a pretty significant jump this season especially with Baron Davis hitting the down slope of his career. Blake Griffin’s presence inside should also open up more opportunities for Gordon on the perimeter.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 20.0 ppg, 3.5 apg, 3.0 rpg, 1.25 spg, 155 3PTM, 47.0 FG%, 81.0 FT%
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Stephen Jackson, Bobcats
Jackson was great for Charlotte after getting traded their nine games into the season. He immediately became the team’s go-to scorer and should have more opportunity to handle the ball with the Cats’ point guard play a bit questionable. His field goal percentage and high amount of turnovers are a concern though.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 20.0 ppg, 4.5 apg, 5.0 rpg, 1.50 spg, 120 3PTM, 42.0 FG%, 79.5 FT%
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Jason Richardson, Suns
Two things are in J-Rich’s favor this season; he is in a contract year and someone will need to pick up the production left behind by Amare. He could also possibly see more minutes with Leandro Barbosa no longer in town (though Josh Childress is now in Phoenix but I think he will cut more into minutes at the three than the two.)
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 19.5 ppg, 2.0 apg, 5.5 rpg, 0.75 spg, 175 3PTM, 46.0 FG%, 75.0 FT%
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Gilbert Arenas, Wizards
To be honest, I would not touch Arenas in the first half of my draft. His injury history and loose cannon tendencies scare me more than Chloe Kardashian’s face. Remember, this guy has only played in 47 games the past three seasons. If, and this is a big if, Agent Zero and John Wall can feed off each other the potential is there for a bounce back season. I would just much rather make a safer pick and let some else gamble on Arenas.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 22.0 ppg, 4.5 apg, 4.0 rpg, 1.25 spg, 140 3PTM, 43.0 FG%, 77.5 FT%
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Manu Ginobli, Spurs
Ginobli proved to be healthy last season and returned his usual productivity. Manu could see more time in the starting line-up this year which would likely mean more minutes. On a side note, �Manu’s Bald Spot� would be an outstanding fantasy team name.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 17.0 ppg, 4.5 apg, 4.0 rpg, 1.25 spg, 130 3PTM, 45.0 FG%, 87.5 FT%
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O.J. Mayo, Grizzlies
Mayo’s numbers took a slight hit last season due to the addition of Zach Randolph. Still, he is a solid fantasy option who will specifically help your steal and three-point numbers.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 18.0 ppg, 3.0 apg, 4.0 rpg, 1.25 spg, 140 3PTM, 46.5 FG%, 84.0 FT%
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Kevin Martin, Rockets
The thing about Martin is that he is a scorer and that is about it. With Yao back inside in Houston, he will demand more touches. Plus the Rockets acquired Courtney Lee who could cut into Martin’s minutes a bit.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 19.0 ppg, 2.0 apg, 3.0 rpg, 0.75 spg, 125 3PTM, 44.5 FG%, 86.0 FT%
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Marcus Thornton, Hornets
When you look at Thornton’s production in the second half of the season you can understand why he is ranked this high. His monthly point average in Januray, Februrary, and March was 18.8, 19.9, 21.7. New Orleans does not have a lot of depth on the wing so expect him to log major minutes alongside CP3.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 17.0 ppg, 2.5 apg, 3.5 rpg, 1.00 spg, 145 3PTM, 46.5 FG%, 83.0 FT%
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Ray Allen, Celtics
Allen just keeps plugging away. His three-point shooting ability hasn’t teetered off at all but his scoring is in a steady decline mostly due to the development of Rajon Rando at the point. He might be over-looked a bit on draft day because he is a “safe” pick but he can still be very valuable on your roster.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 16.0 ppg, 2.5 apg, 3.0 rpg, 0.75 spg, 155 3PTM, 48.0 FG%, 92.5 FT%
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Jason Terry, Mavericks
Terry is a fairly one dimensional fantasy player who will provide scoring and three-pointers. Roddy Beaubois might cut into Terry’s minutes a bit, but he is still a solid mid-round value who might get over-looked on draft day.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 16.0 ppg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 rpg, 1.00 spg, 125 3PTM, 44.5 FG%, 87.5 FT%
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Vince Carter, Magic
As expected, VC’s numbers drastically dropped last season in his new environment. He does have a team option worth $18 million on his contract after this season so he might have a little extra motivation. I just cannot see him getting any more touches with the Magic roster pretty much identical from last year’s team.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 16.0 ppg, 2.5 apg, 4.5 rpg, 0.75 spg, 110 3PTM, 43.5 FG%, 82.5 FT%
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John Salmons, Bucks
Salmons came up clutch down the stretch for Milwaukee, replacing the always-injured Michael Redd. With Andrew Bogut returning and the additions of Corey Maggette and Chris Douglas-Roberts on the wing, his production will dip a little bit.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 16.5 ppg, 3.0 apg, 3.5 rpg, 1.00 spg, 110 3PTM, 46.5 FG%, 84.0 FT%
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Ben Gordon, Pistons
Gordon was atrocious last year finishing with a career-low in points and three-pointers which are his two biggest fantasy assets. He cannot possibly get any worse than he was though the question still remains how his minutes will be split with Richard Hamilton since we never got that answer last year due to injuries to both players.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 16.5 ppg, 3.0 apg, 2.5 rpg, 0.75 spg, 125 3PTM, 43.0 FG%, 87.5 FT%
2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards 1-20 | SGs 21-40
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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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