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Post by nets on Jan 23, 2008 11:54:08 GMT -5
I was just curious as to what GMs think the best number of guys to have in your depth chart is. What I mean by that is how many guys should be good to great players and how many can be anyone since they will play garbage time anyway or like 6 minutes and not matter much?
Basically, what do you think the formula to win is in terms of having this many players that are worth while on your team vs. just filler players that you get from anywhere for cheap.
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Post by Detroit Pistons Sports Group on Jan 23, 2008 12:10:25 GMT -5
i voted 9 but could be 8 as well.... I like to have or would like to have 5 GOOD starters and 3 or 4 solid bench guys... say a guy that can play the PG a guy that can do SG/SF then guy playing the 4 and then one playing the 5. If can have one main backup playing the 4 and 5 then that put you at 8. So 8 or 9 for me but not sure what the "RIGHT" answer really is.
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Post by cobrafitz on Jan 23, 2008 12:26:47 GMT -5
Depth is important in the event of injuries or foul trouble, but very little importance beyond that.
I think it's important to have a strong player that can play PF/C and one that can play maybe G/SF. More important at PF/C because of foul trouble. I think trading Eddy Curry hurt me this year because I was soft if Howard went out .
In the end though it all comes down to the starting five. Your bench is just insurance.
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Post by jazz on Jan 23, 2008 12:28:53 GMT -5
i went with nine. thats how it is for me at least. most upper tier teams i think can go with 8. the more star type players you have the more they should play. say 3 stars playing 38-40 minutes. all depends on team makeup i guess, but for me i think 9 is most effective
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Post by nets on Jan 23, 2008 13:53:38 GMT -5
Depth is important in the event of injuries or foul trouble, but very little importance beyond that. I think it's important to have a strong player that can play PF/C and one that can play maybe G/SF. More important at PF/C because of foul trouble. I think trading Eddy Curry hurt me this year because I was soft if Howard went out . In the end though it all comes down to the starting five. Your bench is just insurance. This has been my thought. I think a good SF/SG can backup both those spots and a good big man should be able to backup PF/C. I like to have someone capable of handling the ball to play backup PG. So that makes 8 which is what I voted. If you have big man that get in foul trouble then definetly 9.
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Post by dingles87 on Jan 23, 2008 13:57:45 GMT -5
8.5 is my answer
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Post by dajason on Jan 23, 2008 14:22:53 GMT -5
I second that.
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Post by NBL President on Jan 23, 2008 14:57:22 GMT -5
I think 8, but it can fluctuate depending where your strengths are. For instance, a backup PG is necessary unless you have a complete stud who plays 40+ MPG. I think an adequate SG or SF can work, as many times they are interchangeable. Finally, a big man who can either rebound OR block shots off the bench. Obviously 5 good backups would give you more options, but I usually aim for 3.
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Post by Iceman on Jan 23, 2008 17:46:23 GMT -5
i voted for 10 especially with the type/size of my team that i have, putting in a reliable back-up in every position for my DC..
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Post by Sonics GM on Jan 23, 2008 19:03:34 GMT -5
Im playing about 8 i think.
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Post by Thaaa BUCKS! on Jan 23, 2008 19:28:06 GMT -5
it all really depends on your team. If you've got 5 superstars, then play five or six guys. If you don't, but you're deep, use as much of it as you can. There's no set way to do it, really.
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Post by CHANGEME on Jan 24, 2008 0:41:30 GMT -5
I put 8
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