Over-30 Legends Spring 23 Preseason Preview & Power Rankings

by Jason on Apr. 26, 2023

By CHAS BELLS

Here we go boys after a ‘LONG” layeoff, a whole week we are back at it, our old bodies can hadle it we are LEGENDS. We lost plenty of legends this past off, season, but added some back, and hopefully a new session with be the birth over more Over 30 Legends as this wheel keep on turning.I want to shout out last years CHAMPION my team Hot Goyle Winter, shows the regular season dont mean shit, if you belive and keep playing the right way, you can be having youre celebration drinks with the boys in glory. The league will have its chance to knock off Hot Golye Dojo as they go for a 3 peet, I a sure we will have a elephant size target on our back, we are ready!!!!

1. Pick 1 Joel trades to 1 and takes Ray Joel gets his man, he gave up a lot to get him but he really didnt have a choice, pulled the trigger and got his boy. Ray will be a PROBLEM for this league as he bring it on both ends. Grade A
2. Pick 2 Harry takes Mcpherson Harry did his CAC networking thing and after he turned over every stone he nabbed to could be super star Mchpherson. We have seen the strategy of taking an unknown rookie backfire, but we have also seen the Myers of the world come in and turn the league on its head. I think either way this was the right pick, def worth the gamble Grade A
3. Pick 3 Slick trades up for Cavano Slick stayed put last session but gets aggressive and goes and gets one of the most versatile player in the lague. Everyone knows I am the head of the Cavano fan club, he just wins so much, and he should be very good in this league, maybe getting his MVP back. Grade A
4. Pick 4 Chas runs it back with Weinstein Weinstein easilyy seen as a top guard in this league, and there really was not too many, slim pickens. Mike has shown time,and time again that when the lights are the brightest he flips a switch, and is a true CHAMPION. Grade A
5. Pick 5 Randal takes Dany There was some size here, but IMO Dany was the best guard left, and the gap after him was sizabable. He could have went Frano here, and possibly could have traded back, and gathered some assets as people were foaming at the mouth watching him fall, but Dany was a rock solid team building pick here. Grade B+
6. Pick 6 S.Mul takes J.Mul The brothers are back!!!!! They had a solid squad last session but ran into my squad in the semis, losing a tough game. If my brother was in this league I would take him at 1 so I am def jealous of this sibling love.Johny will have to reward his brothers confidence, and try and get back to his domina form. Grade B
7. Pick 7 Hanks takes Frano 1st steal of the draft as Frano could have gone top 4. Frano showed that even without Kap last session, that he can put a team on his back, and be very competitive. Great start for Hanks Grade A+
8. Pick 8 Skelley takes Kielley Skelley already traded his 8th pick, but if Kielley was going to be his pick he prob should have explored trading back again. I love Kielley but he has nver been a true number 1 before, can he step into that role? There were other players that I would have gone here, but the positive vibes will be on point. Grade D
9. Pick 9 Chas gets his basketball husband Evan-/Weinsten It happened !!!!!! I was going through a bunch of different mocks/scenarios/back up plans as I fully expected someone to fuck me and take Evan, but people just keep on passing on him, giving him the chip/motivation he needs to keep balling on you fools. Grade A+
10. Pick 10 Hanks takes Matty O-Frano Hanks coming out hot with the big vertsile combo!! This was another steal as he was my 2nd best player left on the board at this point. This team now has size/skills that will cause mismatch issues. Grade A
11. Pick 11 S.Mul takes Frongi /J.Mul This pick prob had Joel punching walls as I strongly believe he wanted Frongi at 13. S.Mul saw his guard pool was slim pickens and he gets th guy who had a rocket up his ass in the playoffs/finals. If Frongi can keep gaining confidence in this league, he could really take this team past the hump. Grade A-)
12. Pick 12 Randal takes Civale -/Dany O Joey lands had his man Murphy on the board but says “im blowing it up!!!!”, and takes the sharp shooting big man Civale. Best pure scorere availble you cant really knock this pick, i do worry about this teams defense so far. Grade B+
13. Pick 13 Joel takes Jefferies / Ray Tough pick for me to analyse because I have never seen this guy play. I have heard mixed reviews that hes more of a passer than a scorer, and others have tell me that he can shoot as well. Toss uo here, but I would have gone in other directions. Grade C-
14. Pick 14 S.Mul takes Cody/ J.Mul-Frongi  Putting together a rock solid starting 4 here. I thought Cody could have gone 3 picks before this, as he has shown when healthy he can light up the score board. I like the team construction of he, and Frongi being abe to find mismatches as there arnt many great guards this session. Grade A-
15. Pick 15 Harry brakes my heart and takes Bohnaker /Mchpherson Mannnnnnnnnnnnn, I saw the board and I thought I was going to get James, but Harry said no soup for you. James will bring his championship pedigree, and is very underrated at finding in game adjustments, and hits big time 3’s. Not going to lie i was surprised with this pick, with the playoff absence looming, thought Harrywould go another way, which hurts the Grade B.
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17. 17 Skelley takes Dutton and Worth/ Keilley Skelley taking bro ball to a new level, as he just wants to get out and run with his best friends, you have to admire it. Is this a formula for a great team? I am not seeing that, but I have ate crow many time before. I am not seeing the scring they will need. Grade B-) Dutton Grade C+-Worth
18. Pick 18 Harry reaches for Ian /Mchpherson/Bohnaker I love Ian, hes a smart effective player, but IMO there were def better players on the board here. Over 30 brings alot of buddy ball, but Harry should have tried to trade if this was going to be his pick, honestly I would have traded alot to get to 18. Grade C
19. Pick 19 Ej takes Ghost /Cavano Like this pick, there was another person i would have traded up for, so Slick should have tried to trick me, again I was willing to trade up. Ghost was the right pick , and you really cant go wrong, as he lit up B draft last session. Grade B
20. Pick 20 Chas takes Legend Roberts / Weinstein/Evan Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh babay reuinited and it feel so fucking good!! The Minotaur and I were a dangerous duo in the SDL, and look to add that chemistry to an already magical team. Honstely could nothave been happier, I would have taken Roberts top 12 easily. Team contruction really coming togther. Grade A+
21. Pick 21 Randal gets the falling Murphy /Dany/Civale Over-30 Legends 5v5 Winter 23 Monday Nights CHAS BELLS & CHRIS HANKS This was a great friggin pick, as I thought Joey was going to take Ian with pick 12. Great job be patient and allowing the draft to work for him. They will be a little slow footed on D but I see them getting great mismatches, and easy buckets. Grade B+
22. Pick 22 Ej takes Big Lu/ cavano /Fraher Ej gets exactly what he needed , and gets the ever improving power house in Big Lu. The tune has totally changed on him, and he had a tremendous session,and was Franchise finals MVP, he will look to continue is upward direction. Grade B+
23. Pick 23 Hanks takes Hull/Frano/Matty O Tough call on this pick, but the bio def had me intrigued. I have a feeling he will be a baller, and its not great for the league that he 6’0 200 pounds who post, he should find some good mismatches as Team Hanks is big AF. I like the gamble here Grade B
24. Pick 24 Chas takes Goldenstein/ Wein/Kodra/Roberts I know there is a narrative on Jake for being a bit of a loose canon, but this dude is a ballaholic and bring the passion/fire every game. He should have gone 9 picks before this with his defensive verstilty. He had 33pt on a tough B draft team in the CAC cup just showing what his ceiling is. Grade A.
25. Pick 25 Joel takes Danner /Ray/Jefferies Just like Tommy loved Walter, I LOVE Danner. Super smart, plays good D, and brings those positive vibes. If he can can get his 3 ball going of people overhelping on Ray , this coud be a tremendous pick for this squad. Grade B+
26. Pick 26 Hanks takes Peteet /Frano/Matty O/ Hull Peteet is sneaky good, and helped the Skelley team win this ship. I think i woud have looked at Dias here as he played HS ball or even Clarke for some size. Grade C
27. Pick 27 EJ Takes Dias/Cavano/Ghost/Big Lu This could be a pick we look back on and said that it changed the league. Slick needed a ball handler and why not gamble ona highschool combo guard. This was the right pick here. Grade B+
28. Pick 28 Joey takes Clarke/Danny/Murphy/Civale Really liked this pick here as I feel that Clarke fell 3 or 4 spots. Clarke is getting better, and if he can keep hitting 3’s will help this team immensely. Like the idea of dany finding him on smaller players. Grade B+
29. Pick 29 Skelley Takes Lane/Keilley/Dutton/Worth Buddy ball to it truest form!!! Skelley told me himself that Mr.Lane has a ways to go to egt himself up to speed. Grade C-
30. Pick 30 S.Mul takes ItsButterbaby!! / J.Mul/Frongi/Cody/ Best player available situation, Butter will bring the fire and hustle. Grade B
31. Pick 31 Harry takes Pizza!!/ Mecherson/Bohnaker/Ian This late , you cant go wrong with the pizza man, he brings the positive vibes/rebounding/ and shot making. Grade B
32. Pick 32 Joel takes Feinstein /Ray/Jefferies/Danner No clue here as this is Joels buddy, and told me hes not very good. Joel seems likes hes a mission to fuck me, so hes prob nasty. Grade B
33. Pick 33 skelley takes Lindsey /Kielley/Dutton/Worth/Lane Skelley gets Lindsey the most interesting man in the worl/secret agent/ diplomat. This man doesnt even have a phone or email, he just shows up and balls. Grade B
34. Pick 34 Harry takes Amir /Mchpherson/Bonaker/Cundall /Pizza Harry gets his basketball husband. You gota love it Grade A
35. Pick 35 Ej Takes Stull Cavano/Ghost/Big Lu/Dias God damnn you ejjjjjjjjjjj!!!!!!! I thought for sure I get Amir/Stull and you ruined my planning!!! Grade A
36. Pick 36 Chas takes Marlier/Wein/Evan/Roberts/Goldenstein Wow I never thought he would fall this far. I had Ian in the Butter range, I was sure glad to add a 6 ft plus rebounding .defender here late. Grade A
37. Pick 37 Randal Takes Choa/ Dany/Civale/Murphy/Clarke This was my favorite pick in the draft A+++++++
38. Pick 38 S.Mul takes Tomar- fine pick here, sucks hes missing time for chemisty purposes
39. Pick 39 Hanks Takes Paul- Late steal here , he can o brd, and hit open 3’s
40. Pick 40 Joel Takes Rich “Mr. 3 ballsex”- Rich is a legend will provide 3’s and ll the positive vibes

Power Rankings

#8 Team Skelley aka Overhated & Underrated - Hate to be the dick, and pick on the obvous slection here but it is what it is. Kielley has never been a number 1 and they will need him to take a GIANT load on. Dutton/Worth will have to bring the pickup versions of themselves. Just to many big jumps to project to see this team makign any real noise. I have been wrong before !!

#7 Team Randall aka Drop Step Murphy's - The scoring will be there its no doubt, but I worry about this teams defense, as they seem like they will be quite slow a foot. I think they will be in most games, but will fade down the stretch on most nights.

#6 Team Joel aka Asterisk Champ - The trade hurt this team very badely. Theres just no other way to look at it other than Ray will ned to be a god damn super hero every night. It will work agaisnt some teams, but the depth of others will grind this team out .

#5 Team EJ - This team hangs largely on the Dias pick IMO. Slick can not rely on himself as a PG even though he wanst t think he is, and will need a facilitator to get the ball to Ghost on time, and often. Big Lu could be the steal of the draft and saving grace, if he continues his upward direction , this team will be moving up.

#4 Team Harry aka Amir Mortals - Unlike Joels squad Harry was able to put some good pieces around the stud Mchpherson. Better hope MCHPH is a facilitator as I think this team is lacking this piece going in, but this man could put the league bac in its heels. Add in Bohnaker bridging his winning mindset , they have a squadrent here. 

#3 Team Hanks- LOVE LOVE LOVE what he did with his draft. He didnt have to trade up for Frano, let Matty O fall to him, and gambled on a rookie with size/atheltism . There starting 4 is going to be a problem IMO

#2 Team S.Mul aka Brothers Over Banners - Got the Brother band back together, and then surrounded them with two great scorers , who can score in many different ways. I think they will be able to matchup well with any team. I think they will be in the finals when its all said and done with.

#1 Team Chas aka Hot Goyle Dojo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! come get us!!!!!!!!

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