The MeFi 2012/2012 "Hookers And Blackjack" Fantasy Basketball League

October 24, 2012 10:41 AM

After some discussion here, it appears that A) there is a desire among MeFites to play fantasy basketball and B) although there may or may not be a league this year already, in either case there is clearly interest for fantasy basketball that is not satisfied.

So who wants to play some fantasy basketball (presumably using Yahoo)? So far thecjm and myself are down. I'll set up a Yahoo league once we've got eight.

posted by mightygodking to MetaFilter-Related at 10:41 AM (42 comments total)

Yes please.
posted by davidjmcgee at 10:52 AM on October 24, 2012

Yeah, I'm down.
posted by Navelgazer at 10:55 AM on October 24, 2012

I'll hastily cobble together a team then ignore it half the year so that you guys have someone to beat.
posted by Devils Rancher at 10:57 AM on October 24, 2012 [1 favorite]

Can we play some real basketball? Like maybe a charity game vs reddit?
posted by cashman at 10:58 AM on October 24, 2012

AKA Gary's Tavern.
posted by shakespeherian at 11:03 AM on October 24, 2012 [2 favorites]

Count me interested on two conditions:

Weekly or twice-a-week macthups.

Fantasy point scoring as opposed to rotisserie.
posted by jkafka at 11:04 AM on October 24, 2012

a charity game vs reddit?

Do it in NY and I can guarantee victory.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:04 AM on October 24, 2012

Count me interested on two conditions:

Weekly or twice-a-week macthups.

Fantasy point scoring as opposed to rotisserie.

Also that there's a buy in. It can be 5$ or less. But free means some folks just wont bother to really compete.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:05 AM on October 24, 2012

I am down for it!
posted by Dick Laurent is Dead at 11:16 AM on October 24, 2012

Also that there's a buy in.

Any buy-in would have to be on-the-side rather than done through Yahoo, as otherwise it means only Americans can play in the league.

But I'm fine for a commitment of five to ten bucks, personally.
posted by mightygodking at 11:19 AM on October 24, 2012

I've only ever been in two money leagues and both had members who lost interest. Just saying money's not that great a motivator, especially not $5 or $10. I always chuckle when someone says their league is more competitive because it has a money reward.
posted by jkafka at 11:34 AM on October 24, 2012

I'm in although rather not have pay $, with student loan payments staring down at me.

People will lose interest regardless if it costs $ or not. For some, it just means that they lost $10, ya dig ?
posted by fizzix at 11:41 AM on October 24, 2012

Okay, league set up. League ID is 106751, or just go here. Password is "mgkisthebestest".
posted by mightygodking at 11:48 AM on October 24, 2012

Also: draft currently set for Friday at 8:30 pm, but we can change that as needed, obviously.
posted by mightygodking at 11:52 AM on October 24, 2012

830pm EST on Friday? That's Halloween party o'clock. Can we do it earlier? Or daytime during the weekend?
posted by thecjm at 12:01 PM on October 24, 2012

Like I said: we can change it. I just picked a time offhand.
posted by mightygodking at 12:05 PM on October 24, 2012

In as the Fedora Wearers. I'm all about the edgy humor.
posted by Ghostride The Whip at 12:12 PM on October 24, 2012 [1 favorite]

How about $5 to the charity for the charity of the winner's choice from all participants? Not trying to be greedy, I'm just really into bars for entry and bars for exit and pretty much any types of bars.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 12:14 PM on October 24, 2012

I think a charity donation agreement is a great idea.
posted by mightygodking at 12:16 PM on October 24, 2012

I am poor, but I can promise to send Potomac Avenue $5 if I lose interest.
posted by davidjmcgee at 12:19 PM on October 24, 2012

I'm in as Manute Bogues
posted by thecjm at 12:22 PM on October 24, 2012 [1 favorite]

If I have my way the poor will all be sent to work camps on Mars by May any how, so indigent are welcome!

MONOPOLYMAN2012
posted by Potomac Avenue at 12:25 PM on October 24, 2012

Also, yes, Friday night is pretty suboptimal. Sometime on Sunday? Monday evening?
posted by davidjmcgee at 12:28 PM on October 24, 2012

I am in as Omphaloskepsis Squad.
posted by Navelgazer at 12:34 PM on October 24, 2012

Looks like this weekend should be good for me except between 1 and 5 eastern on Sunday.

-Bad Boys 2012
posted by jkafka at 12:36 PM on October 24, 2012

Draft changed to Saturday at 3pm EST/12pm PST. Again: can be changed more if need be.
posted by mightygodking at 12:39 PM on October 24, 2012

I am more than willing to set up autodraft, but if we're aiming for 100% attendance, I would not be available on Saturday before 5pm EST.
posted by davidjmcgee at 12:43 PM on October 24, 2012

I'm traveling/attending a wedding all day Saturday, but I can autodraft if need be.
posted by Navelgazer at 12:47 PM on October 24, 2012

Moving draft availability/scheduling discussion to the Yahoo messageboard, guys.

And for everybody else: six slots left!
posted by mightygodking at 1:12 PM on October 24, 2012

The other league is ID# 27838

I'm not the commish but I think we do have 2 slots left. The pw is 'green'. The draft is 10/27 at 11am central.
posted by mullacc at 2:17 PM on October 24, 2012

How does fantasy basketball work? Like, focusing on the main stat line would hurt, say, Dirk Nowitski. Is it like some fantasy hockey leagues with +/- points?
posted by klangklangston at 2:35 PM on October 24, 2012

I prefer sci-fi basketball.
posted by Eideteker at 2:42 PM on October 24, 2012

klang:

the stat categories are: Field Goal Percentage (FG%), Free Throw Percentage (FT%), 3-point Shots Made (3PTM), Points Scored (PTS), Total Rebounds (REB), Assists (AST), Steals (ST), Blocked Shots (BLK), Turnovers (TO)

You go head-to-head with another team each week. The goal is to win as many categories you can against your opponent.

So there aren't any fancy stats but the category selection is broad enough that I think the top fantasy players pretty decently reflect the top actual players.
posted by mullacc at 2:52 PM on October 24, 2012

Oh great. Two leagues? Now I have to kick twice as many asses? Okay.
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 3:45 PM on October 24, 2012

Cuidado, alla viene Los Rancheros!
posted by Devils Rancher at 4:06 PM on October 24, 2012

Currently we have five openings left. They're going fast!
posted by mightygodking at 8:44 PM on October 24, 2012

holla!
posted by liza at 9:29 PM on October 24, 2012

i'm in (assuming the draft actually happens ... we're currently unable to draft in the other mefi league due to a buggy yahoo). i'm "123 magic"
posted by beukeboom at 9:13 AM on October 27, 2012

Is the league full? Did the draft already happen? I wants to play :C
posted by Potomac Avenue at 9:24 AM on October 28, 2012

You missed it! It was a blast -- I got called a homer for drafting Kawhi Leonard in the 6th or 7th round. Kid is gonna have a breakout year! Then, after I drafter Derrick Rose, I found out he's maybe still out for the year. I'm oblivious sometimes.
posted by Devils Rancher at 5:08 PM on October 28, 2012

Tearz.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:16 PM on October 28, 2012

Well I'm going to make my OWN fbball league, with with PINOCHLE. And NUNS.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:18 PM on October 28, 2012