Busy, Busy, Busy...

It's been 2 weeks since my last post. Sorry boys. It's been a very busy March. Can't believe it. I've hardly had any time to check on the JBL these last couple of weeks. Hopefully, over the next 10 days or so, things will get back to normal.

The JBL title race is super duper tight! I think there are still 5 teams that can win it. Sorry Arctic and Bangkok - you guys haven't shown me the 850ish potential that the other 5 teams have over the last 2 weeks. This stretch run should be awesome as teams jockey for position. Not many teams have much money left for Free Agents (myself included) so it looks like some of us will have to go with what we have.

My team has been hit by the injury bug over the last couple of weeks. I have lost man games to Bosh, Rose, and Luol Deng. My over-achievers (Collison, Delfino, and CJ Watson) have all come back down to earth and suddenly my team doesn't look so hot.

Those Seoul Brothers, once thought to be an after-thought in the title race, continue to impress. French Lick is looking very strong and his roster probably has the most "names" on it. Chilliwack and Juan de Fuca continue to be in the hunt as well. For Juan, this has been very impressive as he has been hit hard by the injury bug over the last month or so. Plus, he's getting Chris Paul back for the last couple of weeks.

Idaho has dropped to 12th and his team simply blows. Both Brook Lopez and Brandon Jennings will be back in the draft and Idaho will be starting from scratch. I just don't see how he improves with the group he has at the moment. Plus, he has $0 free agent dollars.

The most interesting team to follow down the stretch just might be the Brussels squad. He has 2 of the best keepers going (Tyreke and Durant) and it looks like he could finish 11th - which would mean he could only keep 1 player. Who would he choose? Who should he choose? Who would I choose?  Let's see how Boston and Belgrade do down the stretch because I know Timbo will be following this closely.

Oh, Belgrade, if you're reading this...I'm still waiting for your cheque to arrive. Anytime my good man, anytime.

If I had to choose 4 keepers for my team next season today...I think I would go with Aaron Brooks, Luol Deng, Josh Smith, and maybe Carl Landry. 

Brooks has become an absolute gunner and is now averaging 20ppg on the season. Yes, I'm aware that Yao comes back next season and Brooks will not average 20ppg. However, he should up his assists total and he should get more open 3-point looks with the big man kicking it out. Maybe a 16 and 7 season could be in order and the Rockets could be VERY scary next year with a starting 5 of Brooks, Martin, Ariza, Scola and Yao. And their bench would be scary too with the likes of Lowry, Battier, Budinger and others. Look out for the Rockets in 10/11.

I think I would keep Luol Deng just because he's so cool. Despite me cursing his current injury he's had a pretty good season. He does it all really and he's one of the blackest players in the league. Plus, he can play for Great Britain in the World Championships. All that for $17 bucks - ya, why not.

Josh Smith for $48 is really pushing it now. But I love his 'ticks'. Look at those steals and blocks. Yum Yum, I wanna get some. Unreal. It seems like he's been around forever (well 7 years) and yet he's not even 25 years old yet. The biggest positive for him this season was shot selection - he doesn't shoot 3's anymore.

And there's Carl Landry. The $5 dollar last second pickup who no one wanted in a trade. He's still averaging 16 and 6 while shooting 54% on the season. He's now in Sacramento where he is part of the rebuilding program. He's taken over for Jason Thompson. He's the #2 guy behind Tyreke. He's not outstanding but he could be worth a look at $10 dollars.

Who will the Seoul Brothers keep? I'm guessing Bogut (who really has shown that he can be a big game center), Nene, maybe Corey Brewer and maybe Marcus Thornton. If Philly Woo wins the JBL title that will be 3 wins in 5 years. Holy Cow will we all hear about that. And I can imagine the happiest person will be Timbo.

The Chilliwack squad is loaded for next season as well as he will bring back Marc Gasol, Bargnani, Andrei Kirilenko and ???? I don't know if you guys see it but I think Benny should build the all-white guys team. He's well on his way. Come on now, nothing would be more fun! Theme team! Theme team! Come on Benny, do it!

Juan de Fuca is likely keeping Monta, Zach, G-Wallace, and Gallinari. A bit pricey to keep all of them but man, what a nucleus. He would have two 20+ PPG guys; Wallace brings his 6 category game and Gallinari could be the 3-point gunner in what should be a whole new Knicks line-up next season. Of course, Benny should think of getting Gallinari for his squad. 

Who will French protect for next season? His roster is balanced and deep and is built for this year - not the next one. I'm sure Chris will find some bargains in there. It will be nice to be able to go after Rajon Rondo next year. Again, as previously stated, I love the kid's Fantasy game.

Ok boys, that's all for now.