Comments on: 2010 Fantasy Team Preview, Indiana Pacers

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:13:32 +0000

Paul George should have a nice year for them.

By: brad

brad — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:07:26 +0000

I think Curry and Lee drop a little. Like maybe I take Nash or Stoudamire or Horford or even Tyreke over them now.

Ellis takes a major hit in my rankings. To me he’s Brandon Jennings without the assists now (read O.J. Mayo.)

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:18:59 +0000

@BALLIN: I might move Curry down a notch or two. Same with Ellis and perhaps Lee. Nellie wasn't much of a coach that's why individual players' stats were so bloated, yet the team never won. If the new coach does anything to make Golden State play some form of organized game, it will be an improvement. @longbeach yo: Oh, I think Don Nelson's departure is a great thing for the organization. But as far as player output from a fantasy standpoint, it's going to be near impossible for Monta Ellis and Curry to improve from last year if they're forced to incorporate an offense. I just don't see the Warriors' big three on the floor 40 mpg this time around. Good for the Warriors, bad for the Big Three's individual stats.

By: longbeach yo

longbeach yo — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:48:57 +0000

Are you serious??? I think you are the ONLY person in the fantasy basketball world to ever say ANYTHING positive about Nellie’s coaching style… Ya, sure, he rides the hot hand and gives them plenty of playing time. But heaven forbid one of them get in his doghouse…

Posts from the news….

“Don Nelson will reportedly resign as head coach of the Warriors on Monday and assistant Keith Smart will take over the position.
It’s likely that Nellie has coached his last NBA game and will retire to Maui. As for what guys like Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis and David Lee will look like under Smart, it’s anyone’s guess. And ours is that the team will generally play the same style, but with more emphasis on defense. For now, don’t drop the aforemenetioned studs in your rankings, and expect the Warriors to employ a more reasonable rotation under Smart.”
Source: CSN Bay Area

“Don Nelson will reportedly get the full $6 million he was scheduled to make this season, despite “resigning” as head coach of the Warriors.
We have no idea how he does it, but things always seem to work out in Nellie’s favor. It was difficult to feel sorry for him when news of his departure broke, and impossible to have any sympathy for him now, as he prepares to retreat to his home in Maui with all of the upcoming season’s salary in his pocket.”
Source: Contra Costa Times

Like I said… I think you are the only one who’s going to be “missing” Nellie.

By: BALLIN

BALLIN — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:32:43 +0000

@Adam: I agree with you. I'm a bit worried for sure with the new coach. Were there games where Smart coached the entire game? Do you still consider Curry a first rounder?