Fantasy Basketball Stock Up, Stock Down: Wemby flourishes while Jokić takes a hit
A look at the fantasy "stocks" of some players as the first round of the playoffs concludes.
Given the difference between the regular season and the playoffs, reading too much into a player's production when considering their fantasy outlook for the following season can be a fool's errand. However, there is room to praise some players and express concern about the fantasy futures of others. Below are a few players whose stocks have either improved or declined based on how they've played in these playoffs.
Stock Up C Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs The Spurs received excellent contributions from multiple players in their first-round series against the Trail Blazers, including De'Aaron Fox . However, the Trail Blazers' inability to "solve" Wembanyama factored into their shooting just 40. 3 percent from the field in the five-game series.
In the four games he appeared in, the 7-foot-4 phenom blocked four shots per game while also averaging 21. 0 points, 8. 8 rebounds, 2.
0 assists, 1. 0 steals and 1. 8 three-pointers and shooting 58.
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