Sure. It could have been better. But at some point in your (fantasy) life you have to settle for less than perfect. And even then, it can give you enough satisfaction (and a few dough, in this case) to last until the next battles.
The stats and facts (and i promise, more to come in later entries):
All in all, i joined nine (9) leagues this year. Four of them money-leagues (of each below), 2 of them semi-serious leagues (Because of sentimental reasons and because i feel they are 2 of the most competitive ones i joined since time immemorial) and the other three, the funtasy leagues--- against friends/officemates/random people who are either fantasy virgins or managers who just don't have the guts yet to spend a little cash to spice things up.
While, it would be fun to analyze what happened in the funtasy leagues, it won't offer much insight to what really transpired because well, it was all for fun. (A note for Enteng and Jao, who placed 1st and 2nd respectively.)
The other semi-serious leagues? Let's just say i won't talk about those because i pretty much sucked again as in the past seasons in these leagues. That's a lot of mad props to the members of the Solar Forums as the managers in these leagues are from the community--- i can now say the basketball addicts in that forum are in a class of their own, fantasy-wise. Now, the question is would the results have been better if it involved money? Hmmmm. That's difficult to say, but i am pretty sure i would have worked doubly hard (And that's not to discredit them, because i know they'd be pushing the envelope as well)
And the money leagues? Let's just say i outdid myself this season. i joined four of them and finished in the money in three. Not bad, eh? If last year brought (bought) me this one:
This year brought (bought) something a LITTLE bit better:
Damn right. Fantasy basketball--- it's more than just a hobby now, it's business. (But heck, you won't win anything if you remove the "fun" part. Believe me.)
3 comments:
money isn't everything...pride counts too. haha
Haha. People, JDRiley here is one of 'em funtasy league managers. Be afraid, he just grabbed a silver trophy.
Come to think of it, last year was more satisfying financially but it was off two leagues only, and with the head to head format. This year i finally proved to myself i can contend in roto leagues so i guess, fantasy skill-wise i think i have improved. :D
belated happy wedding / birthday palan Jao. :)
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