It's the last Sunday without setting a lineup for at least 20 weeks. And to accommodate an early bed time as managers prep for phone-refreshing-season, The Mamba Monitor (TMM) is going to go brief with the draft analysis.
Below are updated odds to win it all, along with a five word description of each team's draft night haul. But first...
The Great BDubs Fiasco
For nearly a decade, World Draft Headquarters for the Mamba Invite (formerly the Roc Nation Invite) has been the palatial BDubs on Merle Hay Road. Tucked into the back patio, often without heat, it has allowed us to be loud, get up and move around, and generally have a great time sipping on modestly priced flat beer and mediocre wings.
On Friday night that all went up in smoke. Kees sensed tension early in the day when he called to give the team at BDubs a heads up that we were coming in to use the patio. Phone girl was good with it. Manager was not. When Unc and Little Unc arrived, they refused to seat us outside. Offered us a couple picnic tables inside, but that wasn't going to cut it. Reasoning ranged from not having servers (there were like 20 people there) to it being too cold out (we've been out there in subzero temps in the past). Whatever. Props to Powers for pulling a quick venue change to Felix & Oscars out of the hat.
Going forward, that is the new HQ. We aren't telling Angelo, but the rest of us are on board. We have use of the party room, wide selection of beverages, some of the best wings on the planet. No brainer going forward.
And with that we move on to...
THE TMM Draft Night Recap ... in 5 Words
To kick off the season we are giving everyone a five-word recap on their draft, their draft night vibe and picking one player that is poised to play above their draft number. We have also updated odds to win it all and are presenting teams here from the longest of the long shots to the fave. Let's get it on!
Unc (+5000)
Draft Analysis: You serious with that, Pops?
Vibe Analysis: Yes, I'd love Crown Apple!
Best Value Pick: Norm Powell
Anti-snake coalition (+5000)
Draft Analysis: That is an interesting strategy.
Vibe Analysis: Do we know who's drafting?
Best Value Pick: Melton
Slate (+5000)
Draft Analysis: I'll catch y'all next draft.
Vibe Analysis: I'LL CATCH Y'ALL NEXT DRAFT.
Best Value Pick: Miles Bridges
Ruff Riderz (+3500)
Draft Analysis: Ohhhhh, I need a Herro...
Vibe Analysis: Decided to ditch the suit.
Best Value Pick: Siakam
Lucas (+2500)
Draft Analysis: Who's got Jalen Green? Anyone?
Vibe Analysis: Gotta check the schedule, homie.
Best Value Pick: Reed Sheppard
Panther P (+2500)
Draft Analysis: 3 and D for P.
Vibe Analysis: Heard there'd be Crown. True?
Best Value Pick: Westbrook
Deandre (+1250)
Draft Analysis: Sneaky build might just work.
Vibe Analysis: Not hearing it on Mariah.
Best Value Pick: Trigga Trey
Powers (+1000)
Draft Analysis: Why you sweating with Wemby?
Vibe Analysis: Immaculately antsy as per usual.
Best Value Pick: Rudy Gobert
Baley (+1000)
Draft Analysis: Lol, he snagged Jimmy Buckets.
Vibe Analysis: Adam Morrison is about business.
Best Value Pick: Tyus Jones
Lil Unc (+1000)
Draft Analysis: Well worth making the drive.
Vibe Analysis: Staying out of vocalist arguments.
Best Value Pick: Kawhi
Jared (+900)
Draft Analysis: Jokic is a cheat code.
Vibe Analysis: Let's all squash the beef.
Best Value Pick: Deni Avdija
Trent (+750)
Draft Analysis: Solid squad. Made the photo.
Vibe Analysis: Fellas, let's get a pic.
Best Value Pick: PG
Kees (+750)
Draft Analysis: Frontrunner ... if it was 2014.
Vibe Analysis: Commish doing commish type things.
Best Value Pick: Jeremy Sochan
Nasty Nate (+250)
Draft Analysis: Ran circles around us. Again.
Vibe Analysis: Trophy really looked at home.
Best Value Pick: Dame
Good luck this season, fellas. It's gonna be a 20-week rollercoaster ride.
And, in closing ... REMEMBER TO SET YOUR LINEUP.
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