The 2013 NBA season is right around the corner, and that means that a lot of people are trying to build up the best roster possible. One of the best ways to do this is to get solid role players in fantasy basketball for money to round out the roster. Perhaps the best players in this new style of NBA is the rise of the three and D guy.
When a person is described as a three and D type of player, that means that the wing player is able to shoot well from three point land, while also providing a lot of value on the defensive end. In fantasy basketball for money, the stress is put on offense, but defensive stats such as steals and blocks are also included.
As the NBA continues to become more and more spread out on the court, teams need guys who can hit three pointers. The corner three is perhaps the most lethal of them all, as it is the highest percentage shot from behind the arc. Offenses run plays that allow their three and D guys to slide down to the corner, where they are usually able to get
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Perhaps the resident three and D guy right now is Shane Battier. Although he has slowed down a bit and might not be the best fantasy basketball for money option any longer, the younger guys are looking to get to his level. So who are a few young guys in the middle rounds to take a look at?
For starters, Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls has really come on strong. In his second season, he emerged as a starter for a team who needs scorers. Kawhi Leonard is another youngster who appears to be coming along. Playing for the Spurs, he has more superstar potential, but both guys are going to get enough opportunities to score quite a bit in 2013.