Thursday, November 5, 2009

Who is the Premier Fantasy Basketball Player?

By Pat Lansing

With the basketball season about to start, many fantasy basketball leagues have begun to form. Some are in the midst of drafting as we speak. If yours is coming up, I hope you should be lucky enough to end up with a top pick. If you are, there are some great options this year.

There are great players to choose from, there's no doubt about that. However, I see how it can be a difficult decision, and I'd like to help you out a bit. Let's take a look at the potential contenders at number one this year.

First and foremost, many owners are taking Chris Paul with their first picks. Paul is an elite fantasy stud, and the best point guard in the sport. He's also been the number one ranked fantasy player for two straight seasons.

Paul's well rounded game gives you stats that you'll typically get out of no other point guard. The most assists in the NBA, the most steals in the NBA, and a point guard who shoots over 50% are all really hard to pass up on.

You might appreciate the versatility of LeBron James though. Having a forward who gets you 7+ assists per game is a rare thing, and it gives you a lot of flexibility at the guard position.

LeBron can also score points as well as anyone in the league, and even shoots a number of threes. This is generally hard to get from someone at the forward position, especially considering the fact that he blocks shots too.

Others might prefer someone like Dwyane Wade or Kobe Bryant. Both of these players are extremely well rounded, score a ton of points, and give a huge boost to any fantasy basketball team.

Some may even choose to go with a sleeper pick like Kevin Durant or Danny Granger, both fine options as well. Ultimately, the decision is yours and it all depends on the stat categories you're going after and who appeals to you. As they say, go with your gut.

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