Jeff just made his best post yet. There was nothing delusional or extreme in his post. In fact, it was some great advice. I am probably going to send Jeff a percentage of my paycheck to invest for me. Even though I enjoyed his post and hope he continues to stick with his own advice and blogs about what he knows (finance not drafting a basketball team), I want to get back to basketball. So here are some preseason awards (I went ahead and included everyone).
McKinney- Best 3% percentage- Here’s a guy that won’t force the three ball, and let the defense get so bored they forget he’s playing for 4 minute stretches at a time. This is when he knocks down 2 straight wide open threes. He will be middle of the pack for 3PA but at the top for percentage.
Cum- Comeback Player of the Year- In a tight contest with Wes Murray, this guy pulls it out (no pregnant) even while playing at 90%. This guy knows his role and fits in perfectly with his new team.
Bruise- Highest FG%- This guy will get to the FT line a lot. He will also finish inside at a good rate. Also, he will win the unofficial award for most 3rd person references on the court.
Pitto- Most 3’s made- It was either this or most times being shocked when his man scores on him. I went with the better of the two. With Josh and Brian’s movement on offense, BC and Scott who pass well out of the post, and Joe helping stretch the D, I see Pitto open a little too much from three point land.
Beas- Best Newcomer – Not much of a competition here considering the stat keepers were the only ones competing for this, and let’s be honest, no crew will ever be as good as the one in Lexington. Beas comes out strong, only to fade due to the physical demand that all first year people struggle with. Overall solid first time for Beas is expected.
AHop- Best Screener- Obviously there is no way to judge this so I will give myself it. Also up for most on court freakouts with Bruise, best hair with Beas, and most missed layups with McKinney.
Danny- Best A/T Ratio- Daniel is a safe guy on the court. Does not turn the ball over, doesn’t take bad shots, and communicates better than anyone. High basketball IQ that refuses to get free throws. I expect a line along the lines of 2.1 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3.8 RPG, and 0.8 TO. Eat your heart out Jordan Farmar.
Scotty- Best Looking- Duh. In a vote of 15-1 Scott takes this, with Danny being the only one to not vote for him (after the tourney it is corrected to a unanimous vote when we ask Kelsey to vote in place of a blinded DK). In a stat that does not exist yet, he also makes the most dagger plays, that end up keeping Team Legs Feed Kittens from going on a run to cut the lead down.
Jeff- Most Minutes- Most times pushing the ball up the court is too obvious, but if anyone didn’t know, he gets in shape for this thing. After he gets over being disappointed that the rest of his team did not show up in the best shape of their lives, he logs major minutes and filling up stats.
Joe- Most Assists- The game comes so easy to this guy especially when playing with his boy BC (the Father Ryan version of Nash and Amare). Not only does he find people at the right time, he makes it look damn good. I remember one time when he drove middle, came to a stop, pulled the pants down of the guy guarding him, and elbow passed on the dot to a cutting Dylan Lynch for a perfect jump stop, shot fake, power layup. Also, gets snubbed for All Tourney.
Wes- Best Blockout- This guy will knock you to the ground if you pursue a rebound. Sure he gets called for a foul 1 out of 3 times, but his opponent thinks before he jumps to get a rebound. Will also win unanimously of fewest emails throughout the year, as he is refuses to get a laptop, tablet, library card, or use how to use his smart phone.
BC- All Tourney- BC is where the mismatch is. A guy like him can stretch the floor, attack the basket, post up, rebound, guard multiple people, and is a great passing big man. He makes the game easier for everyone. This year, with TLFK concentrating on shutting Josh and Joe down, and Brian creating easy baskets for him, BC averages a solid 14 and 9. Also wins Best Smile.
Ben- All Tourney- In a farce of a vote, Ben “I hate being called BMW” Wilson, gets chosen over the Doctor for All Tourney and The Legs team decides they need at least one victory over the weekend. Even though he scores the most points all weekend, he will also set the PCTI record for most FGA. Nobody will benefit more from a 4 game weekend than Benji.
Josh- All Tourney- In a no brainer, Josh is All Tourney again. The energy and mismatches he brings to the table set him apart. While he might take a bad shot or have a terrible turnover, his team will win again. Also, wins in a landslide with highest BAC.
Smo- DMVP- Rim protector. Blocks. Steals. This is what this guy brings to the table. While he struggles through the weekend trying to guard Team Breaking Sabin’s big men who pull him out to the perimeter, he still averages 1.5 blocks and .8 steals. This on top of nobody wanting Sabin to botch another draft, pushes him to Defensive MVP for the weekend.
Brian- MVP- For a second time in PCTI history, Brian Eskildsen wins MVP. Brian also plays in all the games. He gets people to the right place on offense, penetrates and dishes for easy buckets, can lock down on D, and rebound with the best of them.
make that 14-2 for Scotty
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