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For the interested (I'm guessing no one) here are the top 50 players from last year under our fantasy system, on a per game played value.

1-10
Garnett,Kevin
Artest,Ron
Nowitzki,Dirk
Marion,Shawn
Stoudemire,Amare
Miller,Brad
Kirilenko,Andrei
James,Lebron
Duncan,Tim
Brand,Elton

11-20
Johnson,Joe
Nash,Steve
Carter,Vince
Camby,Marcus
Ming,Yao
Billups,Chauncey
Stojakovic,Peja
Pierce,Paul
Lewis,Rashard
Hill,Grant

21-30
Marshall,Donyell
Simmons,Bobby
Abdur-rahim,Shareef
Mobley,Cuttino
Terry,Jason
Wade,Dwyane
Marbury,Stephon
Gasol,Pau
Ilgauskas,Zydrunas
Thomas,Kurt

31-40
Webber,Chris
Gooden,Drew
Jones,Damon
Arenas,Gilbert
Bosh,Chris
Miller,Mike
Ginobili,Manu
Wallace,Ben
Korver,Kyle
Hughes,Larry

41-50
Bibby,Mike
Allen,Ray
O'neal,Jermaine
Haslem,Udonis
Howard,Dwight
Brown,P.j.
Kidd,Jason
Lafrentz,Raef
Knight,Brevin
Boozer,Carlos

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I did not think Rashard was ranked that high. Interesting. Plus Artest, wow. I still think the Pacers beat the Pistons this year with Ron.

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Wow, was Marshall really that good? I remember him being very good 2 years back, but it looks like he got a lot worse.

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I did not think Rashard was ranked that high.

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He gives you a little of everything, which is important. 1.0 stl, 1.0 blk, low turnovers at 1.7 and all while hitting over 40% from 3pt while taking a lot of them (over 6 attempts/game).

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Wow, was Marshall really that good? I remember him being very good 2 years back, but it looks like he got a lot worse.

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He was almost top 10 last year. He's another who does a lot of everything. Similar line to Lewis, but a higher 3pt% and an astounding 0.6 TO/game. Fewer points though.

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Awesome.

Some known players who are about to break out:
Dwight Howard
Chris Bosh
Ben Gordon
Tyson Chandler

Sleepers:
Devin Harris, 22- Great young PG, and now that Dirk has Jason Terry on his shitlist, I expect Harris to get plenty more time to shine. Go Badgers.

Al Harrington, 25- Playing for the Hawks again, getting comfortable as a leading scorer, he's going to put up big numbers.

Udonis Haslem, 25- Hopefully he doesn't get a bloated contract, or let go. He had solid stats this year, and will probably improve next year.

Caron Butler, 25- Great stats this year, and he will only improve under Jackson.

Luke Walton, 25- Not going to be a big time player, but he will get a lot more PT this year because of the return to the triangle offense.

Luke Ridnour, 24- Great shooter, great assist to turnover ratio. He's all upside.

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Some known players who are about to break out:
Dwight Howard
Chris Bosh
Ben Gordon
Tyson Chandler


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Don't most consider Gordon and Chandler very good players already? FWIW, I think Chandler will be as good if not better as Wallace next season.

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I think Devin Harris is going to have a good 2nd year at Dallas. Jason Terry isn't a true point gaurd, and isn't nearly as quick or as good as a defender as Harris. Plus Avery Johnson borught him along slowly last year as he didn't want a rookie PG in his 1st season as a coach, but I think that will change next year as Harris reminds me of Steve Nash, perfect for Dallas.

A huge sleeper is Ndudi Ebi of the t-wolves. They got a new coach and are cleaning house this year. I think they are going move to a younger quicker lineup and with the wolves salary cap sitatuion Ebi a former 1st rounder might be one of there few options. Plus, I know it was garbage time but he played the last two games last year and look good (avg 15pts 8 Boards)


Also what about Reggie Evans of Seattle. He is a monster on the boards?

Btw the way your centers are trash. Well, I guess all centers in the league suck, so on second thought nevermind.

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Phoenix beat me to Devin. [censored]'em Bucky.

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If they keep Gordon on the bench next year I'll eat my hat. Last year was the introduction, next year is going to be his coming out party. He will become an elite player next year, whereas he was more of a second or third tier star this year.