From: jbeverly@adobe.com (Jamie D. Beverly)
Subject: FBA Week 1
Followup-To: rec.sport.basketball.misc
Organization: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 21:09:13 GMT

The second year of the Fantasy Basketball Association has begun, and it
looks to be just as competitive as last year's league.

Here is a rundown of the teams:

THE ADMIRALS:
   Last year's defending champions return to attempt a repeat. David
Robinson is back to anchor the team, with Shawn Kemp and Kendall Gill also
returning. Newcomer Lionel Simmons looks to show his superstar qualities,
and Billy Owens looks to improve on his rookie year. Nick Anderson is ready
to play after an injury plagued 91-92 season. A solid bench, including Rony
Seikely and Chris Jackson make THE Admirals a strong conteder

Die Hards:
   This is the second year for the Die Hards, who had a disappointing
playoff last year. Injuries to Dominique and Charles Smith, along with
Hakeem's lack of "excitement", took them to a first round exit at the hands
of THE Admirals. THis year's team is led by Lil' Timmy Hardaway. Jeff
Hornecek, Micheal Williams, and Drazen Petrovic make up the guards, and
they are potent. With Dikembe in the middle a question mark, the Die Hards
will be relying on Kevin Willis and Detlef Schremph to bolster their strong
guard group. look for the Die Hards to make a trade for a power forwarda
early in the year.

The Bricks:
   Th Bricks return Reggie Lewis from last year's squad, with Reggie being
the only bright spot. No playoffs for the bricks last year, but they look
hungry and powerful this time out. Let's add one name to the team;  Micheal
Jordon. Now we add Chris Mullin, Glen Rice and the Shaq, and you have quite
the powerhouse.The bricks have arguably the toughest starting five and 6th
man in the league, but no depth. Only Sedale threatt is nay help for them.
An injury could put them in trouble quick. A healthy season should mean a
trip to the FBA Finals.

The Pummelers:
   A first year team with a ton of potential. Derrick Coleman, Danny
Manning, and Pervis Ellison make up their front line, with K.J leading the
team. Scottie Pippin will be spending time at both gaurd and forward for
the Pummelers. A suspect bench is the problem here, with only Jeff Malone
as a constant source of points. Look for the Pummelers to finish near the
top.

Hounds of Rebound:
   Last year's Hounds team owned the cellar, and they do not want to repeat
this year. A rebuilt lineup features John Stockton and Larry Johnson,
rookie Christian Leattner, and Problem player Hakeem. If Hakeem gets his
act together, and Blue Edwards is more than a one month phenom, the Hounds
should do well. The big question mark is how Alozo Mourning will play after
sitting out so much of the early going. A mid round playoff exit looks
likely for the Hounds.

BallMeisters:
   First year team and looks it. Except for Charles Barkley, this team has
that middle of the road look. Chuck Person and Ron Harper are bright spots,
but you need to do more than jsut score points in this league. Maybe next
year for the BudMeisters

Slam Drunks:
  The Drunks came on strong last year, only to lose in the conference
finals. Returning players Brad Duagherty and Clyde Drexler want nothing
t=less than the championship this time around. With Dominique and Micheal
Adams supporting them, the Drunks should fare well, but I don't see a
championship ring on their fingers this year. Larry Nance will do all he
can, but will it be enough?

Courier:
   Karl Malone and Mark Price return from last year's squad, but little
else, Rik Smits and Derek Harper will keep them in some games, but look for
Courier to be as bland as their name.

Bench Boys: 
  Their name fits. Most of their players would be riding pine on any other
team. PAtrick Ewing, and then a black hole. Dan Majerle and Hersey Hawkins
will not be even close to enough for this team to find it's way out of the
cellar.

Overall, it looks to be a hard fought year. THE Admirals are the returning
champions, but plenty of teams are ready to dethrone them.


Jamie D. Beverly
Adobe Hounds of Rebound
Real Basketball 
All-Time Leading Scorer