ESPN Points League Mock Draft: Breaking Down Round 2
Fantasy basketball points league managers know the struggle.
Fantasy basketball points league managers know the struggle. There’s plenty of fantasy content available, but finding analysis created specifically for points leagues can be much harder.
On this episode of Bleav in Fantasy Basketball, Robbin breaks down the second round of a recent 12-team ESPN points league mock draft, looking for value, upside, potential reaches, and players he wants nothing to do with at their current price.
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The round opens with Scottie Barnes at No. 13, and Robbin believes Barnes may be getting undervalued. After finishing 19th in points leagues last season according to Hashtag Basketball, his combination of scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks remains especially valuable in ESPN’s standard points scoring.
Tyrese Maxey follows at No. 14. Robbin expects the additional offensive options around Maxey to affect his production, but he isn’t ready to push him dramatically down draft boards. He still views Maxey as a late-first to early-second-round target.
One of the most intriguing selections is Cooper Flagg at No. 15. Unlike established stars whose fantasy ceilings are more predictable, Robbin believes Flagg still has significant room to grow. After his huge finish to last season, that second-year upside makes Robbin comfortable considering him even earlier.
Alperen Şengün is another favorite. After finishing 16th in points leagues last season, Şengün going at No. 17 could represent solid value. Robbin also sees Domantas Sabonis at No. 18 as a potential bounce-back candidate and likes Amen Thompson’s upside, although No. 19 may be slightly aggressive.
The round closes with Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden. Robbin remains high on Mitchell but would prefer to wait until the third round for Harden.
🎙️ ROBBIN’S TAKE
Kawhi Leonard in the second round? Robbin wants no part of it.
“I want no parts of Kawhi Leonard. He would have to fall down to the sixth or seventh round for me to even bat an eye at him.”
The upside has never been the question with Leonard. The issue is how much draft capital fantasy managers should risk on a player with major availability concerns.
At No. 23 overall, Robbin believes that risk is simply too high. Between Leonard’s history of missed games and the uncertainty Robbin discussed surrounding his situation with the Clippers, there are too many unanswered questions to justify spending a second-round pick.
In points leagues, availability matters. Huge per-game production only helps so much when one of your first two selections isn’t consistently available for your lineup.
For Robbin, Leonard would need to fall several rounds before the potential reward outweighs the risk.
👀 PLAYERS TO WATCH
Cooper Flagg: The second-year leap could be significant, and Robbin is willing to pay for the upside.
Alperen Şengün: Coming off a 16th-place finish in points leagues, getting him at No. 17 could provide value without requiring a major statistical leap.
Domantas Sabonis: Last season’s disappointment shouldn’t erase his track record. At No. 18, Robbin sees legitimate bounce-back and league-winning potential.
Amen Thompson: The upside is undeniable, but Robbin would feel more comfortable drafting him somewhere in the 20s rather than at No. 19.
Donovan Mitchell: A second-round target Robbin is comfortable taking throughout the round, depending on roster construction.
📣 WANT THE ENTIRE MOCK DRAFT?
We already broke down Round 1, and Round 2 is only the beginning.
If you want Robbin to continue breaking down the entire mock draft, round by round, let us know. The goal is to create a complete collection of points league draft analysis to help you prepare for the upcoming NBA fantasy basketball season.
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