Liberty Ballers Official Fantasy Basketball League

by Tanner Steidel on Dec 18, 2011 10:05 AM PST in Site Stuff

There's been huge demand for the Liberty Ballers Fantasy Basketball League to continue for a third year for the upcoming 2011-2012 NBA season. Since we at LB are all about pleasing you guys, the league is BACK!

I was unsuccessful in retaining my crown from the first year as I collapsed in the finals, landing myself in the shameful position of runner-up. I'm ready and will do everything in my power to get back on top (TWSS?). You've all been forewarned.

Just like in years past, our friends and cuddle buddies at Yahoo! and their fancy computer machines will be scoring the league. Since the season is starting a week from today, I've set the draft up for this upcoming Thursday (December 22) at 7:00 PM EST. There's a possibility to push the time back for the west-coasters if we get enough requests to do so. With 20 spots in the league, we obviously will not be able to please everyone but we'll do our best (not).

League ID, password, rules and a couplet after the jumpy.

League ID: 108795

Password: lequan

Teams: 20 (maximum allowed)

Draft type and time: Live Auction - Thursday, December 22 at 7:00 PM EST

Scoring Categories: FG%, FT%, 3-pointers made, Points Scored, Total Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocked Shots, Turnovers

Roster Spots (Totals 10): PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, Util, Bench (2)

Scoring Type: Head-to-Head

Roster Deadlines: Daily

Playoff Teams: 8

Last Place Punishment: You must "Skip-It" for 45 minutes straight.

Division Names: Looking for Suggestions of Old Sixers Players

Couplet: Everybody excited for the season to start? Jubilation is leaking out of me like a silent fart.

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I am interested

But if i’m the only west coaster, I’ll pass due to being unable to make the eastern time draft start

I couldn’t make anything earlier than 9 pm eastern, unless you wanted to do it on the 23rd, which i’m off early.

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by JohnHasADHD on Dec 18, 2011 10:06 AM PST reply actions

Haven’t played in a while but am considering it even though I’m on the Best Coast I can most likely make it at 4pm

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by The Legend on Dec 18, 2011 10:09 AM PST reply actions

I’m actually good for the time because that’ll be my first day back in Philly on vacation. Sweeeeeet.

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by Michael Levin on Dec 18, 2011 10:33 AM PST up reply actions

Done

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Dec 18, 2011 10:14 AM PST reply actions

If I don’t come in last place, can I Skip-It anyway?

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by Michael Levin on Dec 18, 2011 10:25 AM PST reply actions

skip-it party while watching a game next week?

"I'm a beast ready to be unleashed." -- Paul George

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by Tanner Steidel on Dec 18, 2011 10:43 AM PST up reply actions

I’m already there.

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by Michael Levin on Dec 18, 2011 10:45 AM PST up reply actions

Ok it’s official I’m in figured I can’t pass up on a league with that great of a password

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by The Legend on Dec 18, 2011 10:29 AM PST reply actions

Doing a mock auction draft since I’ve never done that kind

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by The Legend on Dec 18, 2011 10:35 AM PST reply actions

It’s da best.

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by Michael Levin on Dec 18, 2011 10:45 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah it's a lot of fun

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by The Legend on Dec 18, 2011 10:50 AM PST up reply actions

I'm in

And looking for redemption after giving up on my awful LB fantasy football league.

"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus

by joe_digiacomo on Dec 18, 2011 10:53 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions

Also

Division suggestions: Vonteego Cummings, Calvin Booth, Rodney Buford, and my 2nd favorite Cincinnati Bearcat of all-time Kenny Satterfield.

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"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus

by joe_digiacomo on Dec 18, 2011 10:58 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

went with Amal McCaskill and Rodney Buford; two all-time greats

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by Tanner Steidel on Dec 18, 2011 11:05 AM PST up reply actions

Great choices. To be honest, I actually had to look up McCaskill but Buford was one guy I always had an irrational love for.

"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus

by joe_digiacomo on Dec 18, 2011 3:18 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

Registered. I love auction drafts, this will be a blast.

Best of luck to all.

I’m taking Lou Will in the first round

by The Mad Hopper on Dec 18, 2011 10:54 AM PST reply actions

I would if I wasn’t already in one. I should probably save myself the embarrassment, though.

"If Iguodala were a legitimate "true" 17 PPG scorer, we’d be a better team. When at least 8 of those points come off the fast break, his true offensive production is a reality: 8-11 PPG." - LeQuan Glover

by jefu on Dec 18, 2011 11:08 AM PST reply actions

After winning Durant & Wade it’s been a while for me to get somebody

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by The Legend on Dec 18, 2011 11:10 AM PST reply actions

I’m already in one and spend far too much time on it. Sorry.

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by 76ersloyal on Dec 18, 2011 11:41 AM PST reply actions

How is it already full?

#SWAGGG

by secondroundpick on Dec 18, 2011 12:05 PM PST reply actions

My team sucked the past two years. I just don’t check it enough to do it.

by Ben16 on Dec 18, 2011 1:13 PM PST reply actions

Just tried to join, but it looks like the league is full. Frowny face.

by grego314 on Dec 18, 2011 1:23 PM PST reply actions

The scrimmage is online live stream

Any chance for a “scrimmage thread?”

http://www.nba.com/sixers/live_stream.html

by tk76 on Dec 18, 2011 2:29 PM PST reply actions

Can’t join now, obviously. But I’m pretty sure Todd Carlyle MacCulloch should be a division.

by J.P.Melle on Dec 18, 2011 3:01 PM PST reply actions

I see it is full, but I probably would not have done it anyway. I don’t know enough about the game in terms of players in the league and stats so I would have taken up a spot anyways. If you want old Sixers you should have the Kevin Ollie Division. He always looked 20 years older than he really was IMO.

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Dec 18, 2011 4:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions

2nd Liberty Ballers league

I don’t have any experience in a fantasy basketball league, but I’ve played a lot of fantasy football. Anyone interested in starting/playing in a 2nd league?

by PhillyWarrior on Dec 18, 2011 5:01 PM PST reply actions

Me neither, but I’d be down.

by J.P.Melle on Dec 18, 2011 5:34 PM PST up reply actions

i would

also be in if no spots open up in the main one. I do have some BB experience, but I’m just looking for a league.

by Saul on Dec 20, 2011 5:44 AM PST up reply actions

Went to the Sixers open practice tonight at the Palestra.
My thoughts from what I saw…

-I was impressed with Silas’ shooting form. He looks like he has a solid shot, and also decent handles. I’d like to see the him get signed as a backup PG.
-Speights just looks lost out there. He seems so talented, but has one too many screws loose. He also looks out of game shape. Everyone already knew this, I’m just restating it after observation from close-up.
-Iguodala clearly looks like the best player on the team. He was hitting a lot of his shots tonight, so that’s at least a good sign. Most of the jumpers he took tonight were plays set-up when his feet were set. If he’s going to take jumpers, I’d like to see them taken in this way.
-I was impressed with a bunch of Jrue’s playmaking and driving. However, he seems to struggle when he tries to drive and gets cut-off with a double-team. Something I’ll keep my eyes on when I watch them play for real.
-Brand was Brand, Meeks was Meeks, and Hawes was Hawes. Hawes, though, did have one bizarre fast-break dunk. Not too many teams would allow this to happen.
-Thad hit some jumpers, but I still wasn’t convinced that he can hit them consistently.
-Voose looks lost. He did have a block on Hawes. Funny to see too relatively unathletic centers try to defend each other.
-Collins basically sat there and let the other coaches run the show. I liked this. If, in the past, he used to wear on the players by getting on them all the time, taking a more passive role like he was should help to alleviate whatever tension might build-up over time.

by jefu on Dec 18, 2011 7:09 PM PST reply actions

Also, defense on both sides looked solid. It was interesting to see Iguodala guarding Lou. Lou got past him on a couple of drives, although he didn’t get into the lane and Brand helped pretty well to push Lou to the baseline.

Brackins played at the three and struggled guarding Iguodala.

Silas struggled guarding Jrue. Definitely a difference between the bench players trying to defend and the starters. Regardless, there was enough cohesion to convince me that they look ready to start the season strong.

by jefu on Dec 18, 2011 7:14 PM PST up reply actions

I’m big on Vuc. I’ll be really disappointed if he ends up not doing well all season. (I know he played only one game so far and it is very early)

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Dec 19, 2011 4:29 AM PST via mobile up reply actions