Sleeper Power Forward - February 2008
Luis Scola, Houston Rockets
After playing well in a reserve role, Luis Scola is now starting for the Houston Rockets. Chuck Hayes began the season as the team’s starting power forward but Scola has taken over due to his myriad of skills. He has shown to be a capable scorer, rebounder and even passer. His fantasy value could rise greatly if he starts to average big minutes.
Al Thornton, Los Angeles Clippers
Al Thornton has been in and out of the starting lineup for the Clippers. As the season wears on and the Clippers fall further and further out of the playoff picture, Thornton’s role on the team is bound to increase. He has shown explosive ability as a scorer on the NBA level. He can also rebound a bit and chip in with steals and blocks.
Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors
It sounds like Chris Webber has been guaranteed a starting spot on the Warriors. With that in mind, keep an eye on his production. He’s still talented enough to put up numbers if the Warriors are to feed him the ball enough. Webber isn’t too far removed from being a fantasy stud. Don’t expect great numbers but if he’s going to start and play big minutes, he’ll be fantasy relevant really fast.
Amir Johnson, Detroit Pistons
Flip Saunders has promised that Amir Johnson will finally be part of the Pistons’ rotation. Johnson is a big time talent who will one day be a very good fantasy player. He’s very athletic and has good timing. At some point in the future he’ll be a starting bigman who will put up big numbers, specifically in the rebounding and blocked shots departments.
Kwame Brown, Memphis Grizzlies
Try not to laugh. I know Kwame Brown is horrible but now that the Grizzlies have gutted their roster, Brown is one of the few bigman options left. If he is eventually given a starting spot, the Grizzlies will miss enough shots that Brown could pull down a healthy amount of rebounds. Don’t pick him up just yet but definitely keep an eye on him in case his minutes skyrocket.
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