If you follow my business here, you would know I was in Mexico. Actually, it was a full-service resort, and if you’ve ever been there, you’ll notice the efficiency. The mess is swept up unnoticed. The food is ready and plentiful. The rooms are somehow always clean.
Your fantasy team needs that kind of efficiency, too. Everyone knows the high usage, the high turnover and the low percentage of boys. Competitions are won on the margins. Here are some guys helping out that way.
Aaron Nesmith
Nesmith has had a shortened season due to injury. He’s back now, but you may not have noticed because he was on the 6-31 Indiana Pacers. With only 31% ownership in Yahoo leagues, Nesmith (G and F eligible) needs to be owned by more teams.
Nesmith’s efficiency numbers have dropped this season, leading to a 38% FG percentage on the season. Positive regression is likely; his previous seasons were 51% and 49%. The dip this season is fueled by a second percentile shooting season at the perimeter (43%), which could be due to a certain NBA point guard missing the season. I wish this would come back if Nesmith gets healthy again this season and gets a new role.
The Pacers forward won’t be a league winner, but he will be a steady contributor. The rebounds will be about 5 per game, the shares 1.5 combined, and a few assists. The biggest advantage, however, is the turnover figures. Nesmith historically doesn’t turn the ball over. Even this year, with extra ball responsibilities due to the team’s situation, he’s in the 90th percentile for turnover rate. Averaging just one turnover per game is a big help in this category.
Projected Stats: 15 PPG, 6 RB, 2 AST, 2 Stocks, 50% Shooting, 2:00-3:00 PM
Three Jones
The Chicago Bulls are missing point “guard” Josh Giddey, who gives the keys to the offense to Tre Jones. The Duke product has a very different profile than Giddey, one that will be useful to owners in Giddey’s place. Jones is a low-end scorer and a low-volume three-point shooterbut is solid in percentages, steals and helps your revenue category.
Jones’ assist numbers are elite (94th percentile) and with just one turnover per game, his play is a coach’s dream. In his last three games, all as a starter and playing 27 minutes per game, he has committed a total of four turnovers. Add in almost a steal per game and Jones is a valuable player.
The Chicago Bulls are a team to watch as the deadline approaches. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu have expiring contracts and can be dealt, giving Jones more minutes and opportunities. His consumption is 17%, both as a starter and as a reserve, so this is an opportunity for later volume. He’s helpful now and should have more upside as the trade deadline approaches in a month.
Projected stats: 12 PPG, 6 ast, 1 steal, 1 TO, 3 RB, and hope and pray he hits three pointers
Must be owned by all 12-14 team leagues, ten teams using it until Giddey returns.
Day’Ron Sharpe: Only 6.5% owned
At first glance, Sharpe does not fit this theme. He’s not a low-turnover guy, and as an F/C that’s detrimental. But those nice, nice percentages! 91st percentile at the perimeter and 89th overall in real shooting! In his last two games he has started (due to Nic Claxton’s absence), he is averaging 15.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.5 AST, and 4.5 shares in 32 minutes. Ball security efficiency also increases; Sharpe averaged just 1 TO/game in December and January. When you look at his 61% shooting percentage, the North Carolina native has a lot to offer.
The question then is: will he get that chance? Right now he’s just a streaming option. However, the team context matters. These are the Nets, who will certainly want to increase their lottery odds as the season progresses. Sharpe could get more minutes in that case, especially if Claxton is moved up at the deadline.
Add Sharpe in deeper divisions if you can hide him, otherwise jump when you see him playing.
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