From Deep: 3 super weird fantasy basketball stats to know

The three-ball has become arguably the staple of scoring in the NBA — so we figured we’d take some shots from way downtown, too. Here, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus will break down three things fantasy managers need to know each week. Or, he’ll break down multiple three-point pieces of advice, analysis and more — it just depends on how open he is From Deep.

Today, I’m breaking down three weird fantasy nuggets that have stood out to me as we pass the midway point of Week 4.

The Golden State Warriors have zero players averaging over 30 minutes per night

Many wrote off the Dubs before the season got underway but the Warriors are off to an impressive 9-2 record to begin the year. Much of their success is drawn from their deep roster, composed of youth and overlooked vets who have seemingly bought into Steve Kerr’s philosophy of having fluid rotations as long as it’s translating to wins.

And it is!

But the weird part is, for how well this team is playing, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga — no one — is averaging over 30 minutes per game. Even in the load management era, having seven players average at least 20 minutes per game but none exceeding 30 minutes a night is unprecedented. Draymond Green is a top 100 player in 27.5 minutes, while Curry and Buddy Hield make up two-thirds of the non-centers whose production under 30 minutes provides fantasy managers with top 40 or better per-game value. Given Curry’s age, it’s probably best he’s not playing minutes like Kevin Durant (36), who’s already on the shelf with a calf injury.

Curry’s playing the fewest number of minutes since his third NBA season, yet his efficiency and productivity make him one of the top 10 players in fantasy right now. While unconventional in today’s game, Kerr’s introducing a unique wrinkle to his rotations, allowing his players enough playing time to be effective. He could also be setting up for a possible trade scenario down the line.

However the Warriors decide to move, they’re a well-oiled machine right now that’s getting contributions from nearly everyone up and down the depth chart.

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Publish date : 2024-11-14 15:35:00

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