Dunkest NBA Fantasy Captain Picks: Leonard keeps pushing
Here are our captain role tips for your Dunkest NBA Fantasy Basketball teams
As always, here we are to take a look at the best captains for your teams from a Dunkest NBA Fantasy Basketball perspective: here are our picks.
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Dunkest NBA Fantasy Tips
Here you’ll find our tips, position by position, to tackle the best way Round 53 of NBA Dunkest Fantasy Basketball.
Round 53, Turn 1
Kawhi Leonard Vs SAC
When Kawhi’s path has crossed with the Kings, he has already proven more than decisive, posting two performances worth 43.6 and 49.6 FPT. Sacramento’s situation hasn’t improved and they remain among the worst teams in the league at defending wings – and not only – making Leonard the ideal Tier 1 option to target.
Round 53, Turn 2
Jalen Brunson Vs GSW
The possible return of Karl-Anthony Towns could help him more than hurt, giving him back an offensive partner who could also help him rack up a few more assists. Over his last four games he has always scored more than 20 points, and in the last three he has been close to 30. In every case he has been just a handful of assists away from a double-double that would push him beyond 40 FPT.
Round 53, Turn 3
Josh Giddey Vs MEM
In five of his last six games he has gone over 43 FPT, including two performances above 60 and a triple-double with averages of 23.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 11.8 assists. Against the Grizzlies – or what remains of them – the scoring potential looks almost guaranteed, and in Tier 3 he represents the perfect anchor.
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