Round #3/ Pick 102:
via FaDi Derrick Coleman
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Derirck Coleman is the player that is the best fit for my need as well as one of the best talents available. I wont make the bold statement he's the BPA, because frankly I have no idea who IS the BPA. Similar to my EJ writeup, I'm going to list DC's accomplishments; follow it up with his stats; than detail my team plans.
*Note here I traded up to get him, since I felt this addition to my team was essential. I felt he was one of the top PFs available and would not be around 17 picks later. Perhaps I am right, otherwise I cost myself a valuable asset later.
Team BobboFitos:
PG -
SG - Eddie Jones
SF -
PF - Derrick Coleman
C - Shaquille O'Neal
Derrick Coleman was a 15 year veteran, at 6'10 and a (playing!) weight of 230lbs. A former all star in 1994, Coleman also won Rookie of the Year honors in 1990-01, and 2 all-NBA teams. (Which is somewhat odd/funny, because it's generally harder to make an all-NBA team than it is to make an all star team, 15 spots vs 24)
Derrick Coleman ("DC") was a 23 year old rookie, where he put up 18.4/10/3/2.2 (17.6 PER) but this doesn't count. That's fine! He blossomed from there, earning marks of... 7 of the next 9 years PER was 17.3 or higher, with a peak 25/26 of 21.2/21.4. (110 and 111 ORtg, 101 and 102 DRtg)
DC is not one to play a full season. In fact, the one big knock on him (well, 2 really!) are that he was injury-prone (never played a full season, and generally missed 25% of his games) and liked breaking the law. (Numerous encounters that are considered illegal) I have no defense for this, but plan on approaching the regular season as a warming up period where both Shaq and DC will get their rest, so that they can power me through the playoffs. (If it's any consolation, DC barely missed any playoff games) I am also on Shaq being the alpha dog to keep DC in line. He certainly adds an element of imbalance, which can either propel a team or detract it.
No writeup would be correct without listing defensive stuff, as well, since that was a major reason for my pick. At 6-10, I have a very tall front court (with the 7'1 Shaq at the 5 spot) and a good combination of strength and speed. DC has a career DRtg of 103 (including his best defense years of 99 twice, 100 twice, than 101 3 times). Career-wise, averaged 1.3 bpg and .8 spg, but only 2.6 fouls/game.
Even though I
want Eddie Jones to be my #2 option, DC will likely claim the 2nd spot in shot attempts. With a career usage rate of 23.8, (peaking @27 yrs old, 26.4%) he is no stranger to shouldering a load. Since I plan on being an inside-outside team, his post game will complement Shaq. (He can hit the midrange, pnr, and more importantly, was an OK passer).
Note that I also like drawing fouls, especially as a way with the 9-man roster of countering Shaq. One of DC's biggest strengths is that he averaged for a career 5.5 fta, peaking @ 8.8 a game as a 27 yr old.
Alright, lets move into more in depth how he fits in with both Shaq and EJ. Although I haven't decided the direction of my team, I am pretty sure I will implement an inside focused offense, which will mean funneling the ball into either Shaq or DC, and letting them pick off the weaker post man. Since I don't want teams to be able to double Shaq inside, this required me to select a postman with moves. DC fits the bill. Further, I also wanted someone who is an adept passer who doesn't turn the ball over much; although DC is not
strong in either category, he also does alright. (2.5 apg vs 2.6 TOpg, roughly 1:1 A/TO, for a PF that's OK) Being able to free up my outside shooting (thus far, just EJ) is essential too.
Defensively, I have my post defense set. DC is a very competent 1on1 defender, who is quick enough to rotate to the perimeter if the situation calls for it. With both Shaq and DC, my opponents shouldn't be getting many offensive boards, as well. Although DC isn't a master shot blocker, he was solid enough in that regard to be a slight positive for me there.
Going back to my overall philosophy (balance) I think DC at this spot offers me a good #2 post option that is +EV, will draw many fouls, and wont allow teams to double down on Shaq. Defensively he will be another anchor, so I will continue my quest to build a complete offensive AND defensive team.
Clark, you are on the clock.[/QUOTE]