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NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Small Forwards (SF) 2009-10

Posted: 14th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
When you're scouting the small forward position in fantasy basketball, you want a guy who can do it all.á You may even be willing to sacrifice a few points if it means getting some blocks or steals in return.James is still King, but there are a few princes going after the SF crown.Rankings: PG | SG | PF | CThe Top 101. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers It's pretty tough to poke ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards (SG) 2009-10

Posted: 14th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
The first thing you want from your fantasy basketball shooting guard is scoring, but thatÆs not enough for most fantasy owners.If you canÆt pass, rebound, hit the three, and steal a few balls you wonÆt be on my fantasy roster.á Rankings: PG | SF | PF | CThe Top 101. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heatá The Heat didn't get a whole lot better in terms of talent this summer, which means Wade ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Point Guards (PG) 2009-10

Posted: 13th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
Picking the point guards for your fantasy basketball team can make or break your season.á These are the guys responsible for most of your teamÆs assists, but if you only get a guy who dishes the rock, you may come up short on other categories.Follow these rankings and be sure to align the PGs strengths with the overall makeup of your team. Rankings: SG | SF | PF | C ...

10 NBA Rookies Making a Difference from Day One

Posted: 12th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
Some NBA players will tell you how tough it is to adjust to the NBA. Other players will tell you it was a fairly smooth transition.The difference between the two usually has to do with how successful players are as rookies.In the 2008-09 season the rookies got off to a hot start and many finished strong. Here are 10 rookies who should have the same impact. 1. Tyreke Evans, Sacramento ...

The NBA’s Top 10 Coaches Heading Into 2009-10

Posted: 8th October 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
What does it take to be one of the best coaches in the NBA? The first thing you look at is whoÆs winning titles, but to be honest Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich have been doing most of that. From there you must be a winner, itÆs not enough to get your team to the playoffs, you must have a sustained history of winningùso that means a career winning percentage above ...

Fantasy Football Week Two Starts N’ Sits for Success

Posted: 17th September 2009 by John Lorge in NFL
In all fantasy sports it takes three S’s to have a successful season--stars, starters, and sleepers.  In fantasy football you always have to make that tough decision on who you will play and who will ride the pine.After you’re done with the three S’s be sure to watch my starts n’ sits YouTube video and also watch my Week Two Pick’em video while you’re at it!StarSit: Jay Cutler Vs Pittsburgh ...
Before the rings, the records, the orange Gatorade, and the Nikes, Michael Jordan was a fan.Like any young athlete aspiring to be good at what he or she does, Jordan looked up to the elites of his sport: Julius Erving, David Thompson, Walter Davis, and Elgin Baylor. Of those names, Jordan most admired the player who you might guess the last.  David Thompson went by the nickname Skywalker—his 48-inch vertical leap was ...