Just Hoop, No Excuse: Draft Recap (Volume 7)
The draft board has been finalized, and the talent distribution across the “Just Hoop, No Excuse” league is incredible. With the corrected roster assignments and the removal of the Timberwolves, here is the updated league landscape.
Draft Roster Summary
| User | Team | Key Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| MoneyMaine035 | 76ers | Cade Cunningham (96 OVR) |
| RollinZa | Bucks | Bam Adebayo (89 OVR) |
| Suppressor37 | Bulls | LeBron James (92 OVR) |
| Hellrell1523 | Cavaliers | Jayson Tatum (93 OVR) |
| DeanMachine8754 | Celtics | Anthony Davis (92 OVR) |
| MoSwervoTV | Clippers | Paolo Banchero (88 OVR) |
| FluffyKatdaJedi | Grizzlies | Joel Embiid (92 OVR) |
| Deion n0sanders | Hawks | Victor Wembanyama (97 OVR) |
| MattiexBoyyy187 | Heat | Kyrie Irving (90 OVR) |
| Coulterboy37399 | Hornets | Jamal Murray (89 OVR) |
| Xoko | Jazz | Anthony Edwards (96 OVR) |
| BigZa Rello | Kings | Jalen Brunson (96 OVR) |
| ItzDEE x STB | Knicks | Giannis Antetokounmpo (97 OVR) |
| bhayes21 | Lakers | Kevin Durant (93 OVR) |
| Ansel_Tae_216 | Magic | Jalen Williams (87 OVR) |
| qToly | Nuggets | Nikola Jokic (98 OVR) |
| SPPxHLM | Pacers | Stephen Curry (95 OVR) |
| Stringfellow121 | Pistons | Cooper Flagg (88 OVR) |
| Tcagle1 | Raptors | Luka Doncic (98 OVR) |
| PeeJayy11 | Rockets | Devin Booker (93 OVR) |
| SoS x Cnice | Spurs | Donovan Mitchell (93 OVR) |
| Aguamannn | Suns | Tyrese Haliburton (93 OVR) |
| Coop Horsed Yew | Thunder | Jaylen Brown (95 OVR) |
| ASAPGNASTY | Trail Blazers | Kawhi Leonard (95 OVR) |
| TikiTD | Warriors | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (98 OVR) |
Draft Analysis: League Standouts
The competition is fierce, and these specific team-builds have separated themselves as the ones to watch this season:
- The “Defensive Anchor” Winner: Deion n0sanders (Hawks)
Building around Victor Wembanyama (97 OVR) gives the Hawks an immediate defensive identity that is nearly impossible to counter. His length and perimeter/interior defensive versatility will be a nightmare for opponents. - The “Elite Guard” Winner: TikiTD (Warriors)
Pairing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (98 OVR) at the point provides a lethal offensive engine. In a league that emphasizes on-ball defense and high-stakes play, having a primary creator with his OVR is a massive win. - The “Floor General” Winner: Tcagle1 (Raptors)
Securing Luka Doncic (98 OVR) is a game-changer for the Raptors. His rare combination of size, elite court vision, and his unique ability to manipulate the pace of the game—constantly shifting between fast and slow to keep defenders off-balance—makes the Raptors’ offense a “cheat code” that can dictate the outcome of any matchup.
Given these elite anchors, do you think we will see more teams leaning into defensive juggernauts like the Hawks, or high-octane offensive machines like the Warriors and Raptors this season?
