Forum NBA Mock Power Rankings

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

This is based on what I value in terms of building an NBA team. It was much harder than expected because of how good each team is with all the talent that was available. The banned west coasters are not accounted for. Feel free to debate with me. 

 

Overall Power Rankings:

1. Sizzlebshu - I like everything about this team. You took one of the players hardest to build with (Josh Smith) and put him in a great position to succeed. Well done sir.

2. -Truth- - Coming in with Lebron you had an advantage, but you did a great job of surrounding him with players who complement, but can also shine themselves. Shot block city.

3. Gabefergy - I love the starting lineup. All of these players would be fantastic with Rondo at the point. Defense off of the bench is excellent, only thing that concerns me is the lack of players who can create their own offense consistently (especially on the bench). 

4. Stm85 - Excellent job of surrounding Melo with players who aren't ball dominant, but can still contribute on offense. With Melo drawing double teams, Tim Duncan will do a lot of damage. The defense is there, and you have your leadership. I like this team a lot. 

5. Baltimoreflacco - The paint is mine. A rotation of Howard, Bynum, Monroe, Splitter, and Hill (if needed) should be extremely difficult for other teams to handle on all fronts. I've also surrounded these guys with very good dribble penetrators, finishers, and a surplus of 3 pt specialists. Perimeter defense and turnovers could be my downfall.

6. EdReed_20 - Though I personally don't like several players on this team, it's hard to point out flaws. Just make sure Jennings doesn't take away from Durant on offense lol.  

7. Geving - Easily one of the best starting lineups. The bench is what keeps this team out of the top 5.

8. SecretAgentMan - This was very hard to rankl. Excellent big man rotation, a few oldies, and a lot of up and coming guys who could potentially push this team to elite status. 

9. CARavensfan - The starting front court is something. Excellent enforcer in Hibbert, and a great scorer and rebounder in K Love. I love AA and Batum is an excellent wing player. If Dragic keeps improving at such a rate and MCW works out (I'm skeptical), this is a top level team.

10. Horus13Corvineus - This team is hard to rank because the starting lineup is full of excellent players and includes great spacing. The bench is full of foreign guys and excellent front court players, but who is going to handle the ball? Defense is also a concern, but come playoff time when your starters are playing big minutes and you need bigs off of the bench for fouls this is one of the better teams. 

11.Ray the Day - Excellent defense and very strong inside. You seem to be modeled after the Bulls, and just like them, scoring outside of Rose and the bench are my main concerns. 

12. Codizzle - Got a steal getting Blake where you did. A lot of youth in the starting lineup, a lot of veteran leadership on the bench. You have your enforcer and good post option, but I don't like OJ as your number #1 scoring option in the half court. 

13. Yatagarasu - This team is interesting because on any given night you can shoot the lights out. When this team gets hot there's nothing you can really do. My main concerns are defense and those nights where the shooters aren't so hot. 

14. Paraydise - I'm sure many will disagree with me here, but this team is full of good, but overrated players. I like D Will (though not as much as others do), but I'm not so sure he fits with Monta and Iggy. There's not a whole lot of scoring help from the front court either. The bench should provide a spark. 

15. Seahawk/Calvin Smoke - This is a tough team to rank. Depending on how certain players progress (John Wall, Waiters, Bradley, Vucevic) this team could be elite. As of now there's definitely a lot of upside

16. Flaccopoe - This team did the best job of creating a team for the future while still being able to win some games now. They won't contend for a while, but If Oladipo and Olynyk look as good as they did in Summer League watch out. 

17. Ravens <3 -  This team is banking on the future. Beal, Leonard, Robinson, Lamb, and Cole is a very nice core for the future. Parker, Allen, Collison, Battier, and Perkins are very nice pieces to help get them there. 

18. Miami Hurricane - Also banking on the future, there are very few proven players on this team. If guys like MKG, GA, Mclemore, TMitch, and Isaih pan out to go with Lillard, this team could be top notch going forward.

 

Best starting 5: 

1. Sizzlebshu 

2. Gabefergy 

3. stm85 

4. -Truth-

5. Ray the Day/Geving 

 

Best bench:

1. Sizzlebshu

2. Horus13Corvineus

3. Baltimoreflacco

4. -Truth-

5. Codizzle

 

Best outside shooting:

1. Yatagarasu

2. Horus13Corvineus

3. Geving

4. Flaccopoe/Stm85

5. BaltimoreFlacco

 

Most Powerful:

1. Baltimoreflacco

2. -Truth- 

3. Ray The Day/SAM

4. Codizzle

5. EdReed_20//CARavensfan

 

Dominates the Boards:

1. BaltimoreFlacco

2. CARavensFan

3. SAM

4. Ray the Day

5. Yatagarasu/EdReed_20

 

Best Defense:

1. -Truth-

2. Ray the Day

3. CARavensfan

4. Gabefergy

5. Codizzle/Stm85/SAM

 

"Stay out of my paint":

1. -Truth-

2. BaltimoreFlacco

3. Codizzle

4. CARavensfan

5. Ray the Day

 

Best Tempo Pushers:

1. Flaccopoe

2. Geving/Sizzlebshu

3. Codizzle/Paraydise

4. Truth

5. Gabe 

 

Best Half Court Offense:

1. Stm85

2. EdReed_20/Gabe

3. Yatagarasu

4. Horus13Corvineus 

5. SAM

 

Best Future Core (Can't really order this):

 Geving

 Miami Hurricane

Calvinsmoke/Seahawk

 Flaccopoe

 Ravens<3

 

Most Technical Fouls: 

1. Gabe

2. Ray The Day

3. SAM

4. Horus

5. Geving

[SecretAgentMan]

It says I'm 9, but there is no 8...

I'm confused?

[flaccopoe]

Yay, I've got tempo, outside shooting and a future! :banana1:  :229031_cheer:

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

It says I'm 9, but there is no 8...

I'm confused?

 

I did a lot of moving around, messed the numbers up. My bad. 

[Sizzlebshu]

My power ranking is irrelevant because Im just gonna get Lebron'd anyway lol

 

In all seriousness, this is a team I really wish I could replace Smith with Melo because I feel it is the type of system that can really take advantage of Melo offensively. 

[codizzle]

Well I'll let you have ur your opinions but my god I don't have the 13th best team

[SecretAgentMan]

If Porter becomes the player I think he will(Elite Defender who could put up 13-8 a night), then I plug him into the starting lineup over Wallace.

That's the reason I got him.

Wallace will be the starter in the meantime.

[flaccopoe]

One thing: I think you really overlooked the strength of my Cs.   Olynyk, Mingming, Gobert, Zeller...  I'l be able to do a LOT of damage in the paint.

[codizzle]

One thing: I think you really overlooked the strength of my Cs. Olynyk, Mingming, Gobert, Zeller... I'l be able to do a LOT of damage in the paint.

In the 22 and under league yea

[flaccopoe]

In the 22 and under league yea

 

Olynyk is the best healthy C in this year's draft.  He's been called the best draft prospect by Summer League scouts.  I have another Top 3 C in Zeller to bolster him.  Gobert's raw, but with a 9'7" reach, there's little to worry about.  Sun Mingming is a behemoth who propelled his team to the 2012 CBA Championship.

[Ed_Reed20]

While I feel my team deserves to be higher, #6 is more than solid.

 

Who are the players you don't like on my squad?

[Gordo52]

Pssshhhh, my teams the best.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

While I feel my team deserves to be higher, #6 is more than solid.

 

Who are the players you don't like on my squad?

I don't like Jennings, West, or Drummond but I understand why they appeal

[gabefergy]

Between Kyle Lowry, CJ McCollum, and Mo Williams I don't think I will lack in ability to create points off the bench. Thanks foe the nice rating though, I do think my team is very talented.

[-Truth-]

Thank you for the complements. I did my best in attempting to build around the MVP, and I'll take a Top 5 spot any day of the week. If I may, however, I would like to make the argument that my team deserves a spot on the, "Best outside shooting," category. With accordance to their last seasons, Steve Nash (43.8%), LeBron James (40.6%), Wesley Matthews (39.8%), Vince Carter (40.6%), Wilson Chandler (41.3%), Courtney Lee (37.2%) and Brandon Rush (45.2%) were all threats from beyond the arc. Though he finished with 32.2%, Kemba Walker showed to be more than capable of knocking it down from downtown, and even Serge Ibaka shot 35.1% in a limited amount of attempts. I'd add Dennis Schröder as an honorable mention, since he's struggled with the outside shot in a few games during the Summer League. Though he did shoot 40% while overseas. That being said, I'll likely have at least two dependable outside shooters on the floor at all times, with up to 5 in my Small Ball looks, especially when Nash enters the line up. The above-mentioned players should be a deadly combination. Just my opinion.

[SecretAgentMan]

One thing I really do like about my team is that a lot of the members have NBA finals experience

Dwayne Wade: 4 appearances.
Pau Gasol: 3 appearances.
Jason Terry: 2 appearances
Jameer Nelson: 1 appearance
Jordan Farmar: 3 appearances
Glen Davis: 2 appearances.

6/15. Over one third of my team has been there. 5 of them more than once all of them except Nelson have won at least one of them.

Does it mean my team is older? Yes, but every team needs some experience to be good

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

i'm feeling good about my ranking, was aiming at a very young explosive team on which i can build upon for the future

[Yatagarasu]

Sometimes, the best defense is a good offense.

 

My team will be pushing 110+ points per game with Curry and Lawson leading the way.

[Geving]

I think my team should've been a little higher. But I'm biased of course...

I explained why in the other thread, were I went a little more in depth on my players and on what their role would be and what they are capable of. 

It's not going to be a 15 man rotation. I think my bench consist of some great young players, and some experts that can step up in certain situations, be it needing 3 pointers, going big, going small, defense etc.

But great job, I really like reading how other people rank my team.

[Ed_Reed20]

I don't like Jennings, West, or Drummond but I understand why they appeal

 

While he jacks up too many shots in real life, he's a capable passer and on the team I've built, he would have no choice but to distribute more or cede major minutes to Bledsoe and Billups. 

 

Beyond age, there's little to not like about West; he's capable scorer from all areas within the arc, rebounds well and plays tough D. 

 

As for Drummond, his game clearly needs refinement (chiefly his FT shooting), but his per-36 average lines of 13.8 points, 60.8% shooting, 13.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.8 blocks and his averages over 10 games as the starting C (11.1 points, 67.1 % shooting, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks illustrate his potential, especially when you consider he was the youngest player in the league. 

[-Truth-]

While he jacks up too many shots in real life, he's a capable passer and on the team I've built, he would have no choice but to distribute more or cede major minutes to Bledsoe and Billups. 

 

Beyond age, there's little to not like about West; he's capable scorer from all areas within the arc, rebounds well and plays tough D. 

 

As for Drummond, his game clearly needs refinement (chiefly his FT shooting), but his per-36 average lines of 13.8 points, 60.8% shooting, 13.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.8 blocks and his averages over 10 games as the starting C (11.1 points, 67.1 % shooting, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks illustrate his potential, especially when you consider he was the youngest player in the league. 

 

Good point about having Bledsoe and Billups to keep Jennings in check. West is a top tier post-up scorer, a very good mid-range shooter and a terrific defender. There's very little to dislike, like you've said. And Drummond's flat out dominance in the Summer League could certainly be a sign of things to come, especially with how well he played in just over 20 minutes per contest this past season.

[Geving]

While he jacks up too many shots in real life, he's a capable passer and on the team I've built, he would have no choice but to distribute more or cede major minutes to Bledsoe and Billups. 

 

Beyond age, there's little to not like about West; he's capable scorer from all areas within the arc, rebounds well and plays tough D. 

 

As for Drummond, his game clearly needs refinement (chiefly his FT shooting), but his per-36 average lines of 13.8 points, 60.8% shooting, 13.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.8 blocks and his averages over 10 games as the starting C (11.1 points, 67.1 % shooting, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks illustrate his potential, especially when you consider he was the youngest player in the league. 

I really like your trio of Durant, West and Drummond.

Thabo is meh and Jennings I just wouldn't want on my team. A capable passer yes, but he's the kind of player that thinks much more about himself and his worth than what it really is. I suspect he would take a lot of ill advised shots, when Durant and West should be number one and number two on your team. I don't like his decisionmaking at all, and if you gave minutes a lot of minutes to Bledsoe and Billups, I'm sure there would be rumblings.

[Ed_Reed20]

Good point about having Bledsoe and Billups to keep Jennings in check. West is a top tier post-up scorer, a very good mid-range shooter and a terrific defender. There's very little to dislike, like you've said. And Drummond's flat out dominance in the Summer League could certainly be a sign of things to come, especially with how well he played in just over 20 minutes per contest this past season.

 

Fully agreed. Drummond will have his growing pains next season but I think he'll firmly be in the discussion as one of the league's best center by the following season.

 

I really like your trio of Durant, West and Drummond.

Thabo is meh and Jennings I just wouldn't want on my team. A capable passer yes, but he's the kind of player that thinks much more about himself and his worth than what it really is. I suspect he would take a lot of ill advised shots, when Durant and West should be number one and number two on your team. I don't like his decisionmaking at all, and if you gave minutes a lot of minutes to Bledsoe and Billups, I'm sure there would be rumblings.

 

Thabo's a top-5 defender at this position and has shot over 40% from deep over the past two seasons. He's more than "meh". lol Regardless, just as his role and minutes were dictated by match-ups when OKC had Harden, it would be the same with my squad. Pierce, Foye, Bledsoe and Johnson are all capable of playing SG and the former three all offer more offensively while still being plus defenders.

 

As for Jennings, his presence won't prevent K.D. and West from being the primary options. If the rumblings were loud enough, he would simply be traded. I've got a PG behind him in Bledsoe with a higher ceiling.

[Geving]

 

 

Thabo's a top-5 defender at this position and has shot over 40% from deep over the past two seasons. He's more than "meh". lol Regardless, just as his role and minutes were dictated by match-ups when OKC had Harden, it would be the same with my squad. Pierce, Foye, Bledsoe and Johnson are all capable of playing SG and the former three all offer more offensively while still being plus defenders.

 

As for Jennings, his presence won't prevent K.D. and West from being the primary options. If the rumblings were loud enough, he would simply be traded. I've got a PG behind him in Bledsoe with a higher ceiling.

Thabo is known for his defense true, but as an overall player, I don't think he's good enough to be a starter. Definition of a meh player. But that's just my opinion. Obviously you have a different opinion since you drafted him and put him in as a starter in a 20 team league.

And yes, I think he would prevent KD and West. Because he would jack up shots and make poor decisions. Thinking he's a world beater. Sure, you could trade Jennings if it comes to that. But when putting together a team like this, I would think about chemistry and how players fit together. I can't say I like how Jennings fits in that group.

[Ed_Reed20]

Thabo is known for his defense true, but as an overall player, I don't think he's good enough to be a starter. Definition of a meh player. But that's just my opinion. Obviously you have a different opinion since you drafted him and put him in as a starter in a 20 team league.

And yes, I think he would prevent KD and West. Because he would jack up shots and make poor decisions. Thinking he's a world beater. Sure, you could trade Jennings if it comes to that. But when putting together a team like this, I would think about chemistry and how players fit together. I can't say I like how Jennings fits in that group.

 

Truth be told, I had my eye on a number of other SGs but a defender and shooter of Thabo's quality as a starter in a 20-team league is nothing to scoff at. With Durant, I didn't need a scorer at SG and again, him being the starter doesn't mean he would log the most minutes. Like any non-superstar in the NBA, his role is match-up based. 

 

:lol: So despite him turning just 24 this year, there's no chance he would become a smarter player and defer more to clearly better players than the ones he plays with in real life? Come on. I thought a lot about chemistry during the draft but you're not always going to have players that fully get along in sports, nor can you always have players whose style doesn't clash. Still, good teams find ways to make it work. Durant has played with a trigger-happy PG his entire career and hasn't struggled to get buckets or lead his team to success. It would be the same with my team.

[Geving]

Truth be told, I had my eye on a number of other SGs but a defender and shooter of Thabo's quality as a starter in a 20-team league is nothing to scoff at. With Durant, I didn't need a scorer at SG and again, him being the starter doesn't mean he would log the most minutes. Like any non-superstar in the NBA, his role is match-up based. 

 

:lol: So despite him turning just 24 this year, there's no chance he would become a smarter player and defer more to clearly better players than the ones he plays with in real life? Come on. I thought a lot about chemistry during the draft but you're not always going to have players that fully get along in sports, nor can you always have players whose style doesn't clash. Still, good teams find ways to make it work. Durant has played with a trigger-happy PG his entire career and hasn't struggled to get buckets or lead his team to success. It would be the same with my team.

Sure, he can become smarter. But I wouldn't bet on it. This is the guy that went overseas to cash in before joining the NBA instead of going to college, now after a couple of seasons of inconsistent play wants max money. There's a reason even the Bucks didn't give him an extension and let him be a RFA instead. He thinks he's all world, when he clearly isn't. Westbrook is trigger happy, and Durant will get his points anyways yes. But Westbrook is much more effective and makes better decisions than Jennings. Even tough Westbrook can be a bonehead too.

 

I don't see Jennings meshing with your team, playing third fiddle. That's all. I would take him on my team, only if I was severely lacking plaers that could create their own shot. I see drama in this teams future ;)

[SecretAgentMan]

One thing: I think you really overlooked the strength of my Cs.   Olynyk, Mingming, Gobert, Zeller...  I'l be able to do a LOT of damage in the paint.

*In 4-5 years

[flaccopoe]

*In 4-5 years

 

Olynyk and Mingming are ready to go now.  Gobert can guard the rim and rebound at a second's notice.

[SecretAgentMan]

Olynyk and Mingming are ready to go now.  Gobert can guard the rim and rebound at a second's notice.

Put Olynyk up against Dwight Howard. Marc Gasol. Bynum. Both of the Nikola's. Any good defensive center .He'd get eaten alive.

 

Mingming has never played NBA before. You have to have some degree of skill to be a successful center in the NBA.

[flaccopoe]

Put Olynyk up against Dwight Howard. Marc Gasol. Bynum. Both of the Nikola's. Any good defensive center .He'd get eaten alive.

 

Mingming has never played NBA before. You have to have some degree of skill to be a successful center in the NBA.

 

To ber fair, Olynyk is more of an offensive C, but he's defended well in the Summer League, too.  Mingming is fresh off of a CBA Championship, so he'll manage well.  I'm using him more as a situational C; i.e. guarding the rim on key plays, rebounds for 2nd-chance opportunities, shot-blocking, the occasional dunk.