a post I made in Yahoo answers basketball section (This will make you really think)

I've been hanging out in Yahoo Answers basketball section alot lately. The other day someone asked just for fun name your All NBA team, but I decided to take a different approach. I looked to put together a true "team" one that wouldn't be completely outrageous. I think what I came up with is fairly realistic, but feel free to disagree and send me your ideas at realfantasynba@gmail.com or in the comments space provided below..

From Yahoo Answers:
I'm not going to pick an All Star team (an NBA team averages around 80 field goal attempts a ballgame, most of the lists I've seen compiled the players average over 150 attempts a game it's not realistic)... picking an All Star team really doesn't make you think and it doesn't produce the best team either. I'm going to try and get a team that defends well, shoots a high percentage at the free throw line, and has defined roles for each player so there's not alot of turmoil in the locker room.

Starters
PG Jason Kidd (I'm tempted to go with Steve Nash, but I can't give up that much on the defensive end. Nash would provide better shooting, but Kidd also rebounds better than any guard. I took a second look at Deron Williams, but Kidd has the edge again in defense and free throw shooting)

SG Andre Iguodala (Since I'm going with Dirk at the PF I didn't want the traditional #1 scoring option at SG. So that eliminated Ray Allen. I thought about Kevin Martin, but Iguodala is able to give more in the way of assists and rebounds plus he plays better defense)

SF Shane Battier (You can argue Josh Howard, Caron Butler, or Lebron James here, but Battier is the ultimate role player, he's just so good in his role it's hard to leave him off.

PF Dirk Nowitzki (Thinking defense first it was hard to go with Dirk over the likes of KG, Elton Brand, or Tim Duncan. Dirk has upgraded his defense from horrible to below average and that's a big improvement. What's more impressive his transformation from All Star to MVP)

C Marcus Camby (Ben Wallace was the only other center I even considered. Camby when healthy is the more complete player. He rebounds, blocks shots, shoots the ball better than Wallace, and even registers a few assists)

Bench:
Jerry Stackhouse (The most important role on the bench is your 6th man, nobody is better at it than Jerry Stackhouse. He pretty defines class with his team first attitude, plus he's tough as nails and instant offense)

Kyle Korver (Every team needs a pure shooter and I can't think of many better than the former Creighton Bluejay)

Tony Allen (Before his knee injury Allen was really having a breakout season. He's always had a little something. I like his range of skills a good defender and very explosive on the offensive end)

Alonzo Mourning (I don't think there is any question Zo is the best backup center in the League)

Quinton Ross (an exceptional defender, Ross blends speed and quickness with nice size at 6-6. He's pretty much the perfect defender to call on if you want to give guards like Kobe Bryant or Tracy McGrady another look)

Nick Collison (With noted injury concerns regarding Camby and Mourning you have to have another Center with at least decent ability on your roster. Collison is also able to spell Dirk some minutes at Power Forward)

Devin Harris (Arguably the best defensive guard in the Western Conference. Harris has made major strides this season defensively, but also understanding the offense and how to run it effectively)