Last Updated: 10/24/07 6:45 pm EST
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| Rk | Player | Pos | Team | 2007 Notes |
| 1. | Kevin Garnett | PF | Boston | Dominated his position in the West… who in the East can stop him? |
| 2. | Kobe Bryant | SG | LA Lakers | Look for another 30-5-5 season plus threes, steals and an occasional block. Fantasy player’s dream. |
| 3. | Lebron James | SF | Cleveland | Improved a part of his game every season… Here’s to hoping this year it is FT’s (69.8% in ’06). |
| 4. | Shawn Marion | F | Phoenix | #’s dropped off slightly, but Marion still filled up the box score (1 Trey, 2 Blocks, 1.5 Steals) |
| 5. | Dirk Nowitzki | PF | Dallas | Fewer 3-balls in ’06 helped him to 50% on his FGs. There is now nothing Dirk can’t do. |
| 6. | Steve Nash | PG | Phoenix | 18 points, 11+ Assists? Impressive. Percentages (53% FG – 90% FT – 45% 3pt)? Unmatched. |
| 7. | Gilbert Arenas | PG | Washington | Scoring (28.9 PPG) and Threes (2.8 3PM/G) not the only things Agent Zero does well… how about 5 Boards, 6 Assists and 2 Steals? |
| 8. | Amare Stoudemire | C | Phoenix | Showed his knee was 100% playing all 82 games during an impressive 20-10 season, not to mention a steal and nearly 1.5 blocks/game. |
| 9. | Yao Ming | C | Houston | Love 25-10-2 including 86% from the line from the center position, but health has to be questioned after last two seasons. |
| 10. | Chris Paul | PG | New Orleans | Great ’06, averaging 17 pts, 9 Ast and 2 Stls… All of that WITH a sore foot and WITHOUT Peja. |
| 11. | Dwayne Wade | SG | Miami | One of the most explosive players in the game sidelined to start the season (shoulder surgery)… Great upside getting a guy like this late 1st or early 2nd. |
| 12. | Tim Duncan | PF | San Antonio | Nearly a lock for 20-10 and 2+ Blocks, but weighs you down significantly in the FG% category (63.7% in ’06). |
| 13. | Jason Kidd | PG | New Jersey | No more wondering if he’s lost a step… Kidd is a triple-double machine. |
| 14. | Pau Gasol | C | Memphis | Played only 59 games, but all were at Center… 20-10-3 plus 2 blocks, imagine what he could do with some help under the basket. |
| 15. | Chris Bosh | PF,C | Toronto | Whether or not he qualifies as a center, I will take his 22-11-2… Athletic ability shines through in Toronto’s fast paced Offense. |
| 16. | Paul Pierce | G, F | Boston | With the cavalry arriving in Beantown, Pierce’s 26 PPG could take a hit. But, look for his assists and FG % to rise at the same rate. |
| 17. | Chauncey Billups | PG | Detroit | Mr. Big Shot is like a fine wine, getting better with age… 17 points, 7 assists and countless game changing plays in ’06. |
| 18. | Rashard Lewis | SF | Orlando | With Dwight Howard cleaning up down low, Lewis should be able to improve on his already impressive 22 PPG and 2.5 3PM/g. |
| 19. | Andre Iguodala | G, F | Philadelphia | Only thing missing from his arsenal is Threes (0.6/game)… Makes up for it with 18-6-6, plus 2 steals per outing. |
| 20. | Vince Carter | G, F | New Jersey | Appears to be healthy and rejuvenated in 2+ seasons with the Nets… Averaging about 26-6-5 since the trade. |
| 21. | Ray Allen | SG | Boston | Easy for me to say, but off-season surgery on both ankles should not be a problem… His role in Boston could give him even more three’s per game. |
| 22. | Josh Smith | SF | Atlanta | What is lost at the free-throw line (69.3%), is made up for with defensive prowess (3 blocks/1.4 steals). |
| 23. | Marcus Camby | C | Denver | Human double-double also combined for over 4.5 steals/blocks per game last season… More amazing? He managed to play in 70 games. |
| 24. | Deron Williams | G | Utah | Getting better everyday, averaging 16 points and more than 9 assists per game in his 2nd season. A better stroke from the stripe would make him an elite fantasy PG. |
| 25. | Michael Redd | SG | Milwaukee | PPG up for seventh straight season in ’06. With no assists or rebounds, you have to count on Redd’s high scoring (26.7 PPG) and deadly 3-point shot (38%; 2.2 3PM/g) |
| 26. | Al Jefferson | PF,C | Minnesota | Instantly becomes the man in Minny… As with most big men, FT% is a liability, but 16 and 11 to go along with a block and a half in under 34 MPG should help ease your mind. |
| 27. | Caron Butler | SF | Washington | Looks to pick up where he left off before broken hand… Butler was having a career year with 19-7-4 plus 2 steals. |
| 28. | Carlos Boozer | PF | Utah | Posted a 21-12-3 season while shooting 56% from the field… Unfortunately Boozer is erratic from the line (68%), and seemingly never blocks a shot (0.28 per game). |
| 29. | Allen Iverson | PG | Denver | Points took a slight hit after the trade to Denver, but Iverson should still get his numbers in the high octane Nuggets offense… could be a steal this late in a draft. |
| 30. | Tracy McGrady | SG | Houston | 1st round talent in the 3rd round? That’s what you get when you combine McGrady’s mix of points, assists, rebounds, steals, threes and of course, injuries. |
| 31. | Dwight Howard | C | Orlando | Usually not a good sign when you are shooting better from the field (60%) than you are from the free throw line (58%). Regardless, Howard is a beast and figures to atleast maintain his 17 and 12 output from a season ago. |
| 32. | Kevin Martin | SG | Sacramento | Averaged 20 points and 1.6 3PM with a 47% mark from the floor. Look for Martin to continue his rise as the Kings continue rebuilding. |
| 33. | Joe Johnson | SG | Atlanta | 25 Points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 2 threes, and a steal had fantasy owners drooling... the number Johnson wants to forget? 25 games missed due to injury. |
| 34. | Baron Davis | PG | Golden State | Davis continues to put up big numbers (20 points 8 assists and 2 steals), but missed games are adding up… Davis has missed atleast 15 games for 5 straight seasons. |
| 35. | Jermaine O’Neal | PF | Indiana | No matter where he is playing when the season starts, you are almost guaranteed a shot at 20-10 and more than 2 blocks per game with O’Neal. |
| 36. | Gerald Wallace | F | Charlotte | Despite being slowed by injuries, Wallace still managed to combine for 3 steals/blocks per contest. That number, mixed with 18 points and 7 rebounds is a recipe for roto-stardom. |
| 37. | Emeka Okafor | PF,C | Charlotte | After a half-season at Center, Okafor looks to be settling in fine averaging 14 and 11 with 2.5 blocks in ’06. |
| 38. | Kevin Durant | G, F | Seattle | The Sonics are starting over with Durant as the centerpiece... Long and athletic, Durant figures to play most of his time at the SF position, while showing off his range and ball handling skills. |
| 39. | Josh Howard | G, F | Dallas | Howard continued to fill up the box score in ’06 with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 1.3 3PM, and combining for 2 steals/blocks per game. |
| 40. | Ron Artest | SF | Sacramento | A possible trade keeps his true value in question, but as long as he keeps his attitude in check, Artest can do a little bit of everything (18.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 3.4 APG, 2.1 SPG, and 1.3 3PM/g) |
| 41. | Luol Deng | F | Chicago | 19-7-2, 51.7% FG, plus a steal per contest…hard to find a flaw in Deng’s game. |
| 42. | Jason Richardson | G, F | Charlotte | #1 scoring option on a young, talented team. Look for J-Rich to get back to 20+ points to go along with his 2.2 Threes and 5 rebounds. |
| 43. | Carmelo Anthony | SF | Denver | Numbers dropped slightly with the arrival of Iverson. Will likely go higher based on name alone, but a great pick up at this point in the draft. |
| 44. | Manu Ginobili | SG | San Antonio | Limited to less than 28 MPG, Ginobli still managed 16+ points plus a steal and a half. Don’t expect this trend to change. |
| 45. | Antwan Jamison | F | Washington | Great 2006, averaging 20 and 8 to go along with two 3PM, a steal and a half block. |
| 46. | Zach Randolph | PF | New York | New team, new city, same old Randolph. Should be able to match his impressive ’06 stats… 23-10-2, 82% FT, plus nearly a steal and two blocks. |
| 47. | Tyson Chandler | C | New Orleans | Offense may slide (9.5 PPG, 62% FG in ’06), but rebounds (12.4), and blocks (1.77) should hold true. |
| 48. | Brandon Roy | SG | Portland | Outstanding rookie campaign with 17-4-4, plus a three and over a steal per contest. |
| 49. | Leandro Barbosa | G | Phoenix | Coming into his own as a scorer… 18 Points, 2.4 Threes, 47.6% FG, 43.4% 3Pt, 84.5% FT… 1.2 steals is a nice bonus. |
| 50. | Lamar Odom | F | LA Lakers | 16-10-5, one steal and one 3-pointer per contest… Imagine what he could do in an offense that doesn’t center on Kobe. |
| 51. | Ben Gordon | SG | Chicago | Gordon stepped up in ’06, averaging more than 21 points, including two treys in 33 minutes per night. |
| 52. | Mike Miller | SF | Memphis | Threes should continue to rain down in this offense… Career year in ’06 with 18.5 Pts, 5.4 Reb, 4.3 Ast and 2.9 3PM. |
| 53. | David West | PF | New Orleans | A healthy West could mean big numbers… 18 and 8 a season ago, but also missed 30 games to various injuries. |
| 54. | Kirk Hinrich | G | Chicago | All-around game finally started to pay dividends in roto-world… 16.6 Pts, 6.2 Asts, 1.25 Stls and 1.8 3PM in ’06. |
| 55. | Rasheed Wallace | PF | Detroit | Look for Wallace to bounce back… Even in a down year (12 PPG, 7RPG), he still racked up at least one steal, block and trey per night. |
| 56. | Richard Hamilton | SG | Detroit | Never an exciting pick, but Hamilton will almost always net you a 20-4-3 night, just don’t expect much else. |
| 57. | Tony Parker | PG | San Antonio | 18 Points and 52% from the floor are nice from the PG spot, but where are the Assists (5.5), Threes (0.2) and FT % (78 %)? |
| 58. | Memet Okur | PF,C | Utah | Makes up for lack of blocks (0.4) and boards (7.2) at the Center postion, with 3-pointers (1.6) and FT % (78%). |
| 59. | T.J. Ford | PG | Toronto | As a starter, Ford should have no trouble matching lat season’s 14 Pts, 8 Asts, and nearly 1.5 steals… now if he could only hold off Jose Calderon. |
| 60. | Nenad Kristic | PF | New Jersey | Tough to get a read after only 26 games in ’06 followed by knee surgery… One thing is for sure, Jamaal Magloire wasn’t brought in to sit the bench. |
| 61. | Andre Miller | PG | Philadelphia | Numbers took a hit after the trade from Denver, but they should improve as his young teammates develop. |
| 62. | Corey Maggette | SF | LA Clippers | 22-7-4 as a starter in ’06… Coach Dunleavy has already said Maggette will start this season. |
| 63. | Maurice Williams | PG | Milwaukee | Solid fantasy game with room to grow… Averaged 17 Points, 1.2 Treys, and 1.3 Steals in 2006-07. |
| 64. | Mike Bibby | PG | Sacramento | Even in a down year, Bibby was able to rack up 17 points, 2 treys and a steal. |
| 65. | LaMarcus Aldrige | C | Portland | With Magloire and Randolph moving on, and Oden missing his rookie season, Aldridge should be unchallenged at center. |
| 66. | David Lee | PF | New York | Even with Zach Randolph taking his projected starting job, Lee should still get his 30 minutes per game, and could easily match his 10 and 10 from a year ago. |
| 67. | Andrew Bogut | PF,C | Milwaukee | Solid year, going for 12-9-3… Great passer could net you 5+ assists from Center with a healthy team around him. |
| 68. | Raymond Felton | PG | Charlotte | Addition of J-Rich and subtraction of Brevin Knight should mean an increase from his 7 Assists last season… Shooting (38% FG) still a concern. |
| 69. | Randy Foye | G | Minnesota | Will need to adjust his scoring mentality to thrive at the point… The Wolves apparently see no problems, parting ways with Mike James and Troy Hudson. |
| 70. | Richard Jefferson | SF | New Jersey | With Kidd and Carter running the show, R.J. takes a bit of a back seat… Look for similar output to last year’s 16-4-3 campaign. |
| 71. | Eddy Curry | C | New York | Sharing the low-post with Randolph could hurt his fantasy value… then again, less touches = less opportunity to turn it over (3.6/game). |
| 72. | Danny Granger | SF | Indiana | Somewhat of a fantasy enigma… size and athleticism screams of potential, but 4+ rebounds and 1.5 combined steals and blocks screams of disappointment. |
| 73. | Andrei Kirilenko | SF | Utah | One of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory averaging 8-5-3… Kirilenko still managed more than 2 blocks and a steal per outing. |
| 74. | Zydrunas Illgauskas | C | Cleveland | The Big Z just keeps on ticking… 12 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG, and 80% FT last season. |
| 75. | Monta Ellis | G | Golden State | Ellis showed had the goods, scoring 16.5 points on 47.5% shooting… Throw in 4 Assists and 1.7 Steals and you can see how J-Rich became expendable. |
| 76. | Al Harrington | F,C | Golden State | Versatility could finally become an asset with a full season under coach Don Nelson… 16-6-2, plus 1.6 Threes… Center eligibility is a nice bonus. |
| 77. | Samuel Dalembert | C | Philadelphia | Finished off his breakout campaign with 10 PPG, 9 RPG, 2 BPG, and 54% FG. |
| 78. | Rudy Gay | SG | Memphis | After a slow start, finished his rookie season with just under 14 points and 6 rebounds following the All Star break. |
| 79. | Larry Hughes | G | Cleveland | Has yet to find his groove in two seasons with the Cavs… Can’t see him improving much on his sub15-4-4 numbers from a year ago. |
| 80. | Brad Miller | C | Sacramento | Never hit his stride in ’06, averaging just 9 Points, 6.4 Rebounds and 3.6 Assists while missing 21 games with a foot injury. |
| 81. | Peja Stojakovic | SG | New Orleans | Classic case of risk and reward… 18 Points, 4 Assists and 2.6 Treys were great, but only lasted 13 games due to a back injury. |
| 82. | Jameer Nelson | PG | Orlando | 13 Points and 4 Assists won’t cut it at the point… Worse yet, new coach Stan Van Gundy will slow everything down which works against Nelson’s game. |
| 83. | Rajon Rondo | PG | Boston | With all of the scoring options in Boston, Rondo may be able to fill his box score without showcasing his putrid jumper… Managed 3.7 boards, 3.8 dimes and 1.6 steals in only 23 minutes. |
| 84. | Stephen Jackson | SF | Golden State | Jackson was honored by being named a Warriors captain… With more playing time, he just may become the Warriors MVP. |
| 85. | Mike Conley Jr. | PG | Memphis | Quickness and vision will go a long way in the Grizzlies’ up-tempo system. |
| 86. | Ricky Davis | SG | Miami | 17 Pts, 4 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 1.5 3pM, 47% FG, 84% FT, 40% 3P… All-around game can’t be matched this late in the draft. |
| 87. | Ben Wallace | C | Chicago | Nearly 11 Boards and 3.5 combined Blocks and Steals in ’06, but 6 PPG and 40% from the stripe tend to take away from those numbers. |
| 88. | Andris Biedrins | C | Golden State | In 29 minutes per game, Biedrins tallied 9.5 Points. 9.3 Rebounds, 2.5 Blocks/Steals combined, and 60% FG… One drawback was his 52% from the line. |
| 89. | Stephon Marbury | PG | New York | With all of the traffic down low, Marbury will again be forced outside where he made 1.7 treys on a career high 4.7 attempts (36%) per game last season. |
| 90. | Andrea Bargnani | F | Toronto | Minutes and stats began to rise as the season wore on… Finished off 2006-07 with 3 playoff starts in which he averaged 17 Points, 5 Rebounds and 1 Steal in 40 Minutes per contest. |
| 91. | Shaquille O’Neal | C | Miami | A line of 17-7-2 with 59% FG and 1.4 Blocks, sounds great… Unfortunately Shaq did this over the course of only 40 games in ’06. |
| 92. | Boris Diaw | G, F | Phoenix | This ranking comes with some projection in mind… 9 points, 4 boards and 5 assists aren’t enough to get Diaw in the Top 101, but versatility and potential are. |
| 93. | Andrew Bynum | C | LA Lakers | Phil Jackson doesn’t have to like his young center’s work ethic, but this year he does have play him… Bynum is the only healthy center on the roster heading into the season. |
| 94. | Chris Kaman | C | LA Clippers | Neanderthal or not, Kaman is a solid fantasy option… 10 and 8 with a block and a half per game, plus more chances on the boards with Brand out. |
| 95. | Devin Harris | G | Dallas | Is this the year Harris shows his Top-5 draft pick talent? With no long range game, Harris will rely on his speed for most of his production. |
| 96. | Kyle Korver | SF | Philadelphia | Philly’s sixth man averaged 14 Points, 1.8 Treys and 91% FT… If only he could stop losing minutes. |
| 97. | Tayshaun Prince | SF | Detroit | His game isn’t pretty but you know exactly what you are getting… 14-5-3 with the occasional three-ball, steal and block. |
| 98. | Stephen Jackson | SF | Golden State | Jackson was honored by being named a Warriors captain… With more playing time, he just may become the Warriors MVP. |
| 99. | Acie Law IV | PG | Atlanta | There are a lot of different opinions on Law… I think he will surprise some people with 12 point, 7 assist type year. |
| 100. | Darko Milicic | PF | Memphis | Beginning the season as a starter for the first time in his career, Milicic appears to be in the right system to finally show why he was a #2 Pick. |
| 101. | Elton Brand | PF | LA Clippers | Will miss the first half of the season, but why not take a flyer on potential second half dominance? |
Drafting To Win Your Basketball League - Part One
