My first introduction to hip hip was The D.O.C. Then came N.W.A., 2Pac, Too Short, and Cypress Hill. I was strictly Westside. I then moved out to the east coast for college, which is when the Notorious B.I.G, Nas, Mobb Deep, KRS-One, Wu-Tang, and Tribe Called Quest all started making noise. It was a glorious time. In addition, I was exposed to the Beastie Boys, De La Soul, and the OGs like Grandmaster Flash and Run D.M.C. West coast boy and east coast music melded together beautifully, even with all that stupid drama back then. Anyways, the world was all about West Coast vs East Coast, but then Andre 3000 came onto the scene with his southern funk and swag. It was fantabulous. I always admired Andre 3000 because he adapted, changed, and was diverse, as he was not just a music star, but became an actor and fashion entrepreneur. That’s how I think about Andre Drummond. When he started get full run in the NBA, he was a straight beast. Accumulating double-dubs (points and rebounds) and provding those D stats. But the free throw shooting was worse than atrocious and dimes? Fuhgeddaboudit. He improved in both categories, though, last season. Upping his free throw shooting to 60%, after languishing in the 38% range, and the assist number vaulted up to 3, after being around the 1 mark. Outlier? Possibly, but at least he’s shown that it’s within the range of outcomes. As for last night…..
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 26 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11/17 | 4/6 |
Andre 2622.
Beep….Boop….Bop. By the way, the Stocktonator loved him last night, as it had Dre as the fifth best play on the slate.
Here’s what else I saw last night:
James Harden will miss two games due to a strained left hamstring. Hope he has a Good Neighbor.
James Ennis will also miss two games due to a hamstring strain as well. It sounds like Carmelo Anthony has been “busy” this week. He and Gerald Green will soak up more minutes.
Bobby Portis is out 4-6 weeks with a MCL sprain. Has Jabari Parker been “busy” as well?
Luke Kennard suffered a shoulder sprain. Who cares?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 26 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4/5 | 9/13 | 4/5 |
Holy shit balls! That’s three consecutive games with a block for Blake. And he notched his first steal of the season. Now I know this season is cuckoo.
Langston Galloway
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 3/6 | 1/2 |
Played 27 minutes and looked to be the main beneficiary of the Kennard injury. Who cares?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3/8 | 4/12 | 5/10 |
Only played 23 minutes. I’m sorry Ms. Jackson, Reggie wasn’t going to shoot lights out every night. He did have some foul trouble last night, but the turnovers have been low and the assists have been nice.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2/4 | 4/7 | 0 |
Played 26 minutes. I wish Ish continues to swish so we can flourish and not look foolish to relish a sweetish finish
Kevin Love did not play so Channing Frye got the start and played 21 minutes. Do I need to continue?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 1/8 | 0 |
Played 30 minutes. He’s 10-for-35 in his last three games. Not great, Bob. With that said, he’s still grabbing boards, dishing out dimes, and has a steal in every game.
Larry Nance Jr.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5/8 | 1/2 |
Played 28 minutes. Just play him!
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 8/12 | 0 |
I’m kind of disappointed at the one rebound and one steal. He must’ve fell down and the ball landed on top of him for the rebound. As for the steal, someone must’ve tripped on a wet spot and the ball ended up in his hand.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4/7 | 7/10 | 3/3 |
Why is he still on this squad? Oh yeah. He has one more year left on his contract at $7.5 million. That’s a lot of Quicken Loans.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 1/5 | 2/4 |
It’s gonna take time guys.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1/3 | 8/18 | 7/7 |
Played 34 minutes and led the team in shot attempts. There are movies that end up having an all-star cast organically, usually because those stars weren’t stars yet. But there have been many movies that mish mashed a bunch of A-list stars and wrote a script around that concept. Always felt weird watching those movies. Anyways, during those movies, it always took time for the hierarchy to get established. That’s what this Celtics team reminds me of. Is Tatum the leader of the pack?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 | 7/16 | 2/2 |
Love and marriage. Love and marriage.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2/6 | 6/13 | 1/4 |
Please refer to the Tatum blurb.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 1/8 | 4/6 |
Played 24 minutes. Remember that UPS commercial, What can Brown do for you? Well, Jaylen is shitting all over my optimism for him from last season.
Marcus Morris
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 7/8 |
Played 30 minutes. That’s two big nights for Morris this month. I think his quota has been satisfied. See you in a few weeks.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 2/5 | 0 |
Played 25 minutes. Just one more rebound. Geez, just one more.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 | 4/10 | 1/1 |
Got the start…finally…and played 31 minutes. Pat Pat got his chance and didn’t do much with it. This should be Grant’s job going forward.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5/10 | 2/6 |
Don’t fret. Al always gives him a hard time.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 13 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0/5 | 5/20 | 3/5 |
Second game back and the Celtics play good D, like #1 in defensive rating good. He’ll be messing around on a nightly basis soon. So far, I basically faded all the wrong players this season. Guess who else was on that list?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1/3 | 4/10 | 1/2 |
Dennis is going to be menace, as he played 24 minutes last night, which could be where he settles into.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/7 | 0 |
Played 20 minutes, after playing 21 the prior game. Could be carving out a little niche for himself.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/4 | 2/10 | 0 |
Played 30 minutes and is a reliable source of rebounds. Didn’t shoot well last night, but is a 36% shooter from downtown and will usually provide close to 10 points a game.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0/2 | 7/14 | 4/7 |
Played 30 minutes and has posted a double-dub in back-to-back games. Nurkic has the ability to do it all, except provide threeecolas. His issue is inconsistency. Anyone know a guy?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 41 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/10 | 13/23 | 10/12 |
Lillard had 7 points at halftime.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 7/7 | 1/1 |
Played 18 minutes. Looks to be the future. The question is when is the present?
Evan Turner
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/5 | 0 |
Played 28 minutes and seems to be the lead dog for the second unit. There’s value in that, even though ET kind of sucks.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0/2 | 4/8 | 2/2 |
Played 30 minutes. Slowly but surely. It’s happening.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2/5 | 6/11 | 3/6 |
Has all the tools to be a superstar. Inconsistent, though, which makes me want to fade him. But then, I realize that he’s still only 23 years old. I’m curious to see if he can reach his ceiling, and what that exactly would be.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 24 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2/3 | 10/16 | 2/2 |
#9 player on Basketball Monster. Mic drop.
Mohamed Bamba
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 | 4/5 | 0 |
Played 20 minutes. Nice to see him getting a consistent 19-20 minutes of run each game without being overwhelmed. Sure, there will be ups and downs but that’s to be expected from a rookie. Ceiling is limited, though, as the front court in Orlando is packed.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5/9 | 8/14 | 0/1 |
It’s appropriate that his last name is Ross, as the price is always cheap, and once in a while you will find something great, but most of the time you end up getting what you paid for.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0/2 | 3/9 | 0 |
Continues to struggle. At some point, we are going to stop being Poor Saps right?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 24 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1/5 | 6/17 | 5/5 |
Great line for most. A Jokic for Nikola.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 22 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/5 | 8/17 | 5/7 |
It was only a matter of time. He’s too good. Plus he received an uptick in usage without Barton.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 20 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2/2 | 6/9 | 6/6 |
A full Monte. Played 27 minutes after receiving 29 the game before. Back-to-back games with 3 rebounds and 7 assists. The main beneficiary of the Barton injury?
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 28 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 10/17 | 7/10 |
79-3!!!! If LeBron messes around on a nightly basis like last night…..<insert shrug emoji>.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 21 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10/16 | 1/1 |
Played 32 minutes!!! I’ve been to too many craps tables that have been scorching hot, where I wait…and wait…and wait…then finally place a bet and then….SEVEN OUT! So, when I’m at a table and I decide to sit out a shooter, but said shooter goes on a heater, I just have to sit back and take one for the team. You’re welcome.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 12 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2/5 | 5/10 | 0 |
Played 33 minutes. Zo is going to be so good. Defense. Offense. You name it. Could be messing around on a nightly basis sooner rather than later.
Johnathan Williams
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 |
Someone to monitor, as he’s been the only “big” off the bench. Has played 14, 20, and 12 minutes so far. But, if JaVale is going to play 30 minutes every night? Fuhgeddaboudit.
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 | 0 |
Played 12 minutes. Balled out in the Summer League, but struggled during the preseason. He’s someone to keep an eye on as the season progresses, though, because he’s a lights out shooter who is also athletic enough to take it to the rack and play some D. Svi for 3!!!
Lance Stephenson
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 5/11 | 0 |
Lance’ll make you dance. Taking advantage of the minutes afforded him due to the suspensions to Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo. Should be doing less dancing and more sitting very soon.
Hey Son,
Who do you like more Myles Turner or Jarret Allen?
And would you rather own Turner and Jamal Murray or Draymond and Malcolm Brogdon?
I’m alright on blocks and looking to up my steals and counting stats.
Thanks for the wisdom
@pattymillsismyhomeboy: I would personally rather own Murray and Turner, in fact I do, so I guess I am biased. Having said this, and based on he few games that have been played, I would like to see more hustle from Turner and more assists from Murray.
@pattymillsismyhomeboy: Myles.
These comparisons always depend on team context. Dray/Brod should give more rebounds, assists, and steals, while Turner/Murray will give more points, 3pt, blocks, slightly lover turnovers, and much etter FT%
Hi Son,
Would you drop Danny green for Hart?
I love what hart is doing but not sure if he can keep the same production once BI and Rondo returns..
Yes
Yo Son, I’d like to open up a streaming spot on my team. I’m in a weekly 14er points league with no 3s. The end of my bench is Favors, Len and Dedmon. Are any of them droppable or should I wait to see how their situations play out? Thanks!
@Steve: Favors
“He must’ve fell down and the ball landed on top of him for the rebound”
LOL
Nice recaps Son!
Ha! Thanks Blint!
aYo!
Sup Son ?!
The biggest news for me yesterday was Charlottes coach talking about –
“Changes to his lineups & rotations”
FREE WILLY! (prayer hands emoji)
@Mr. Blast: aYo!
What we talking bout?! Ha! I’m skeptical on the FREE WILLY, but we shall see
@Son:
You mean, FREE BRIDGES!
Possibly. Maybe FREE MONK!!!!???
@Bryce Krispie Treats:
@Son:
FREE THEM ALL !
@Mr. Blast: Ha! The good Doctor would be proud
Does that make Blake Griffin the Piston’s Big Boi? Doesn’t do it all like Andre but is incredible at what he does (rapper/funk, points/boards). Hootie hoo!
@miles proudfoot: Ha! On point
Hello!
I’m in a 12 team H2H Points. Is it worth burning waivers priority (I’m 2nd atm) on Larry Nance Jr? I know he’s good for categories leagues but he can fill up the stat sheet when given enough minutes.
Depends on league and team context
Hey Son. In a 10 team, 9-cat league do you like Monte Morris or Zach Collins more than my Evan Fournier? I have 4 centers already with Jokic, Allen, Ayton and Collins on IL. PG I’m not so deep with Lillard, Rubio,and Fox but I also have Levert and josh Richardson. Thanks.
Fournier over both
Hi Son,
What do you think on John Collins injury? I’m in a 10 team 9 cat league with no IR? Woud you hold?
I’m inclined to hold but it depends on who is available
@Son: Hi son, Notable bigs on FA are WCJ, Favors, Bamba and Nance. None of them seems better specially for long term. What do you think should I do?
https://youtu.be/N1NupxasQWs
@Son: hahah. It’s reassuring when it comes from you. Thanks a lot
Ha! Thanks. Just remember that utilizing the George Constanza has been very profitable as well.
Would you trade Love for Draymond straight up?
@stevie: no
AyyyyO!
Willy did not get free’d.. And now I must free Willy to the deep blue free agent sea.
Who are you picking up for Willy out of – Burke, Wes Mathews, Miles Bridges, Tucker, Monte ?
Squad –
Russell/Tyreke/Ish/Dunn (No I.R)
P. George/Tobias/Prince/Levert/Saric/Osman
Embiid/Ayton/Gibson/Bamba/ -Willy
Thanks
@Mr. Blast: I’d take a chance on Bridges
@Son: I been holding Willy AND Bridges but released Willy back to the deeps of the waiver pool a few days ago. Held Bridges annnnd 26 minutes tonight! Thanks for preaching patience Son! Not my strong suit.
What do you think…worth spending my #2 faab waiver pick on Bogdan? He is coming off waivers tonight..i love his game…but would also have to hold him injured for more than a week while keeping Barton stashed (and Boogie on my IL). Basically would bankrupt my chances at winning next week’s matchup. But might land me a nice asset.
@Court Vision: Ha! Patience grasshopper actually worked!!! I kid. It’s prudent, especially so early in the season. With that said, a lot of things can change. As for Bogdan, so tough because I like him a lot but I worry about the injury itself and the minutes allocations. The Kings have been utilizing 2 distinct lineups. One for competitive games and one for blowouts. I lean towards not using your #2 waiver but I wouldn’t hate it if you did. Nice hedge huh?
@Son: Hey you cant be wrong if you don’t take a stand. I kid! Yeah i hear you though. I already have De’aron Fox who was a late round flier and so far is looking every much improved. But im even worried about his consistency minutes wise with Hield and Bogdan coming back. I drafted Marvin the Third too but dropped him thinking the logjam in the front court was gonna make owning him a pain the ass.
I guess maybe the best course of action is to not use the waiver bid and see if he goes unclaimed and i can grab him while keeping my high level pick. If i lose him..so it goes. Lotta fish in the sea. Still gotta then soldier through a matchup and a half with 2 hurt players but im sitting in 1st right now and winning week 2 so i could prob afford it. Thanks for the thoughts Son! Enjoy the weekend.
@Court Vision: Yeah, that’s what I would do. Try to pick him up without using that waiver wire asset.
Anytime my man. Have a good weekend as well
Drop Forbes, Ellington or warren for Bjelica, oubre, or bridges?
@J: I’m actually cool with all 3
Hi Son,
May I ask on your thoughts on this?
Lonzo/Tobias for Irving/Otto
Otto’s owner is getting impatientnandntrying to sell low on Otto. Trying to get Irving and feed on his impatience. You thinks it’s good?
It is. Irving/Otto side should be better in the percentages, turnovers, 3s, and points. Lonzo/Tobias should be better in assists, rebounds, and blocks
Hi Son!
I once again come seeking your counsel .
After trading McGee for Poeltl (move that I made before real games started) I am trying to revamp my team at a 14 team league.
PG/SG/SF: I picked Dotson and Burke as they both could find substantial minutes and usage. Obviously I know more about Burke, who was benched yesterday and looks inefficient but is Frank Nitty going to start at PG from now on? FAs: SGA, Sexton, Monk, Frank Nitty, Augustin, Joseph, Hezonja or even Bridges, Bembry, Knox (no IR spot sadly)
PF/C: Picked Henson, who is surprising me considerably so far. Also picked Lyles, since Barton is out and Millsap does not seem safe from injuries. However, I owned him in the past and is hard for me to believe he will stick around. Possible alternatives are (they just picked Z Collins): Zeller, Olynyk, Robinson, Gortat, Bam, Noel, Jamychal Green, Poeltl, Willy,
What do you think? I am not sure at all who to drop in the first case, I like SGA, Sexton or Bridges/Knox. In the second case, I would more likely drop Lyles for Olynyk/Bam or Robinson.
@Taurean: Sup Taurean!
SGA and Sexton for me. I like Bridges too.
For big men, Zeller and Robinson
@Son:
So who would you drop Dotson and/or Burke for SGA and/or Sexton/Bridges?
As for the PF/C, I am not a huge fan of Zeller… I would prefer Robinson whom I drafted but dropped. However his chances are not so clear for now or you think he will be getting time regularly soon.
Thank you !
@Taurean: Burke for SGA. I’d drop Dotson for Sexton as well. I’m not a fan of Zeller either but he should be the “guy” in CHA. Doesn’t look like Willy is going to be freed. I like MRob as well, if you can hold him. Upside is there and he didn’t seem overwhelmed. Kanter is still there though
hi son,
9cat league, which sides woud you choose?
Lonzo or Otto
Horford or Ayton
Otto and Ayton
Son, need rebounds
Hold Ingles or drop for Dedman?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1NupxasQWs
Hi Son,
Please rank players below.
WCJ, John Collins, Millsap, Gay, Otto
Otto, Millsap, Collins, WCJ, Gay
Hi Son,
What do you think of trade between..
Ayton+Ball for Bledsoe+Horford
Prefer Bledsoe/Horford side
@Son: thanks son. Who’se the best player on this trade for you?
Depends on context