[2quick4uParticipant]

Here’s a top 10 list of players that i think could be sleepers in the fantasy draft.

But i mean real sleepers, not players that have a low "ADP" but everyone is aware of and will draft much higher.

So in this list you won’t find players like Russell, G.Harris, R.Hood, Hardaway jr., Lavine, Oladipo, Murray or Ingram…

1. A.Gordon: some people may say he doesn’t belong here as he already has a name, but truth is most people is tired of waiting on him and is even being labeled as a bust already.

I personally believe this will be his break out year plus he is on contract year, and could rise his numbers big time.

.projected stats: 18ppg/7’5rb/ 2’5ast/1.2st/.8bl/1’2 3P/48% FG/78% FT

2. B.Hield: some people have their eyes on him and will be selected higher than the ranking he has, but i think he will perform even better than those people think..he’s a scoring machine and SAC needs points and shooting..remember this guy averaged 25ppg with a 50%FG in college.. 

.projected stats: 17’5ppg/ 3’5rb/ 2ast/ 1st/2’5 3P/46% FG/85% FT

3. L.Markkanen: he may be the least hyped rookie in this heavy class but i think he has the talent and the chance to put up very good numbers in a very bad bulls team. He comes from playing a huge eurobasket. he might start slow behind Mirotic though.

.projected stats: 15ppg/6’5rb/1 ast/1bl/1.7 3P/47% FG/83% FT

4. T.Prince: Prince is gonna have all the minutes in the world, as he can play 3&4 and can contribute in many ways. He could become a defensive force.

.projected stats: 12ppg/6rb/2ast/1.3st/.8bl/1.2 3P/46% FG/80% FT

5. Dedmon: another hawk player that should get plenty of time and will get the start; besides his defensive numbers, he can score some and seems like he’s willing to shoot 3’s.

.projected stats: 11ppg/9rb/.8st/1’4bl/.5 3P/55% FG/70 FT

6. B.Bogdanovic: Bojan is gonna start for the pacers and he’ll be the main shooter on that team. The guy is gonna be throwing bombs as he is the only real and effective shooter on the team. He might have a Gallinari type of role.

.projected stats: 17ppg/4rb/2ast/.5st/2’5 3P/44% FG/90% FT

7. B.Marjanovic: SVG said Boban will get more min. this year, and Boban doesn’t need much time to produce..18-20 min will be enough to get a high production.

.projected stats: 12ppg/7’5rb/.9bl/56% FG/82% FT

8. S.Labissiere: Cauley-Stein will also have a high rise in production, but i think most people is aware of him and will be selected much higher than his actual ranking. Skal in the other hand might be the hidden one on the team, but i think he could be the real steal. He’s starting to shoot 3’s too.

.projected stats: 12’5ppg/6rb/1bl/.7st/.7 3P/53% FG/77% FT

9. J.Holiday: another bulls player that should get plenty of time and offers a lot of potential in many categories; depending on LaVine’s absence, his numbers could increase drastically..

.projected stats: 11’5ppg/3.5rb/2ast/1.4st/.7bl/1.9 3P/43% FG/82% FT

10. T.Maker: Maker will increase his role this year and could get the starting job soon due to his length, athleticism, mobility and 3P shot. The potential could be big here…

.projected stats: 9ppg/5rb/1ast/.6st/1’2bl/1 3P/45% FG/79% FT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 Thon has a lot of upside, even if he comes off the bench.  Should give you an interesting combo of blocks plus 3’s.

I have Skal in one of my leagues, and WCS in the other.  

I actually dropped Lauri for Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma might put up better shooting stats and hit more total 3’s, even if Lauri gets more minutes of a bad, rebuilding Bulls squad.  Although Lauri is currently out with a back injury, and might not get big minutes until late in the year.  I wouldn’t expect a ton of rebounds (or blocks) from either one of them though.  

I can see Kuzma realistically going for 10-12 points and 4-5 rebounds off the bench with enough assists, steals, and blocks to keep you interested.  Also highly capable of going for a random 25 point outing with 6 long balls.  He might ACTUALLY be the most explosive scorer from this draft class given his 3 point shooting ability, overall versatility with solid athleticism, and his being on an up-tempo New Look Lakers team.  It’s guys like him who can help you win your fantasy league — guys who get the minutes and the green light deep into the NBA season when the top veterans are getting some more rest, and the teams in the middle are jockeying for playoff position, and the teams at the bottom are jockeying for lotto balls.

 

 

 

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

A few other names to watch without naming rookies.

  Enes Kanter, Kris Dunn, Jeremy Lamb, Milos Teodosic, Dejounte Murray, Josh Richardson, Justice Winslow, Jaylen Brown, Bobby Portis, Stanley Johnson, Norman Powell, Allen Crabbe.

[BallerScriptParticipant]

"A few other names to watch without naming rookies."

I’m guessing that you’re not counting Milos as a rookie because of his international experience

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Nope. Just made a mistake. It happens thanks for pointing it out.

[Andrew1984Participant]

 I drafted four of the 10 in my 12-team league about a month ago =)

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