With the first half of the lockout shortened season complete, let’s take a look back at some players that impacted the fantasy world. We all know Kevin Durant was going to put up big numbers and Dwight Howard would grab a bunch of boards, so let’s take time to focus on some under the radar players heading into the season who shined for owners that drafted them.
Focused on players with an ADP above 50 according to ESPN fantasy leagues. Stats are shown as a Per Game Average.
Best Available was found taking the highest ranked player in each category available in a majority of ESPN fantasy leagues.
Points
Brandon Jennings (MIL) – 18.4
League Rank: 17 ADP: 58.4
Best Available: Anthony Morrow (13.0 ppg)
Rebounds
DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) – 11.3
League Rank: 5 ADP: 55.3
Best Available: Marcus Camby (9.5 rpg)
Assists
Jose Calderon (TOR) – 8.9
League Rank: 3 ADP: 88.9
Best Available: Ramon Sessions (5.5 apg)
Steals
Mike Conley (MEM) – 2.47
League Rank: 1 ADP: 73
Best Available: Iman Shumpert (2.0 spg)
Blocks
Serge Ibaka (OKC) – 3.21
League Rank: 1 ADP: 51.4
Best Available: Bismack Biyombo (1.68 bpg)
Field Goal %
Tyson Chandler (NYK) – .703%
League Rank: 1 ADP: 68.5
Best Available: DeJaun Blair (.520%)
Overall (With Fantasy Rank and ADP)
8. Marc Gasol (MEM) – 59.3
11. Greg Monroe (DET) – 61.3
13. Tyson Chandler (NYK) – 68.5
15. James Harden (OKC) – 69.6
16. Marcin Gortat (PHX) – 56.9
18. Ricky Rubio (MIN) – 102.3
20. Mike Conley (MEM) – 73.0
21. Ryan Anderson (ORL) – 119.0
Who shined for your team and has your interest for the 2nd half of the season?
