Fantasy Basketball Player Rankings & Projections
2009 Shooting Guard Preseason Preview
Joe Johnson
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7. Joe Johnson - Atlanta
The Hawks almost did the unthinkable and knocked off the Celtics
but the 2009 Hawks are a much different group, a group that has
lost key players. Fortunately, they still have Mr. Do-it-all,
Joe Johnson. He will need to be counted on for more scoring and
I would not be surprised if he reach into the high 20s with his
scoring.
2008 Statistics:
21.7 Pts - 4.5 Reb - 5.8 Ast
2009 Projection:
24.2 Pts - 5.1 Reb - 5.1 Ast
8. Jason Richardson - Charlotte
Richardson averaged just about 3 3-pointers per game and shot
them at a 40% clip. That alone will help any owner in need of
3 pointers. Richardson also chips in over 5 boards a game but
his assist total is pretty low considering he can just throw it
down low to Okafor for some easy assists.
2008 Statistics:
21.8 Pts - 5.4 Reb - 3.1 Ast
2009 Projection:
20.2 Pts - 5.4 Reb - 2.8 Ast
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9. Kevin Martin - Sacramento
I was disappointed in Martin's ability to stay healthy last season
but with Artest and Bibby gone, he is the King's only scoring option.
Martin will take the step and become an All-Star caliber player.
Thus, making him an option to pick up within your leagues first
3 rounds. His assist total is low and I do not foresee an increase
but I would not be surprised if he evolved into a 25PPG/5RPG/5APG
kind of player.
2008 Statistics:
23.7 Pts - 4.4 Reb - 2.1 Ast
2009 Projection:
26.4 Pts - 4.8 Reb - 2.4 Ast
10. Manu Ginobili - San Antonio
Ginobili is going to be the only substitute, he started only
23 games, on this whole preview. This is the year he will eclipse
the 20 PPG plateau. He will also help you in the 3-point department
with just over 2 per game. Ginobili had a great Olympics and that
play should carry into the regular season. The Spurs are becoming
his and Parker's team.
2008 Statistics:
19.5 Pts - 4.8 Reb - 4.5 Ast
2009 Projection:
21.5 Pts - 4.7 Reb - 4.2 Ast
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Shaquille O'Neal - Phoenix
Shaquille O'Neal - Phoenix
Shaquille O'Neal - Phoenix
Shaquille O'Neal - Phoenix
