2012-2013 Champions League Draft Commentary

[Rounders Block]

The draft orders are inverse for both leagues. Draw first pick in H2H, you get the last pick in ROTO.

Yup. Huge deal for you and me there. It's a game changer.

[ardilla]

I strongly considered Lillard at 6.02 but went with Lin due to his contract and hype. Was a weird draft pick as I think Lillard is the better player but the Rockets (and the NBA) have far more incentive to give Lin the ball (and the call) to ensure he has stats to justify his contract and likely all-star pick. I have my doubts whether Lin can stay healthy for many games with high usage and really hesitated here but I need to take some PG risks after taking all centers and forwards to start.

[Fenris-77]

Yup, you just fell down the round 4-5 PG dropoff.

*edit* I'm off to work, Sent my Hth draft list to Red and Rounder, and my roto draft list to Red.

[DamnLies]

The 6th and 7th picks... brutal! I vote for randomness from now on!

[Fenris-77]

The 6th and 7th picks... brutal! I vote for randomness from now on!

I'm with you, but it's only us doodes in the middle that feel slighted.

[dcdoorknob]

Well at least the lack of a consensus provides for a non-boring mid-first round. Can't say I was entirely expecting either Kyrie at 6 or JSmoove at 7 (in roto).

Seeing as how I managed to get Kyrie at 15th in h2h, I'm rooting for him to live up to that #6 pick though.

I said it before, but I do agree that 1 top 4 pick (with one 9-12) was preferable to 2 picks 5-8. That said, not sure if random for both would really be better, spotting someone 2 top 4 (or even top 2) picks could certainly happen if completely randomized and that would be a nice little advantage for that guy imo.

[Rounders Block]

I said it before, but I do agree that 1 top 4 pick (with one 9-12) was preferable to 2 picks 5-8. That said, not sure if random for both would really be better, spotting someone 2 top 4 (or even top 2) picks could certainly happen if completely randomized and that would be a nice little advantage for that guy imo.

Yeah we tossed a few options around when we came up with the rule, and inverse just seemed to be the fairest way to go. As you said, randomizing both could result in two top-3, top-4 picks, and unless that manager drafts terribly, would pretty much assure he at least advance to next year's Champions League. Or the other way - two picks in the 10-12 range and you have a ton of ground to make up if you want to challenge for first (or even compete). As someone who drew a pick in the middle, I don't mind it. It's far more preferable than drawing two at the bottom, and it doesn't necessarily mean you end up with the same players either.

[sabonis]

just as I said on the draft topic, I wanna trade away pick 7.03

if you want it, shoot offers at cankori at g-m-a-i-l dot com

[Rounders Block]

George is clearly punting GP with Wade/Steph.

[geodbear]

George is clearly punting GP with Wade/Steph.

Yep, I thought so myself after I picked Steph. Kind of boom or bust with those first two picks.