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Jul 22
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Stop Trusting 9-Cat Totals Rankings! Bui...

Josh Lloyd, Locked On Podcast Network
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Yahoo’s default 9-category totals rankings are tanking NBA fantasy drafts. Josh Lloyd breaks down why Yahoo’s system is fundamentally flawed—rewarding games played over real impact—and shows how players like Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, and Malik Beasley end up criminally overrated.

Learn how the DURANT System flips the script by weighing categories and replacement value properly, giving you the edge Yahoo’s outdated totals can’t. Whether you play H2H or roto, stop falling for inflated rankings that ignore context. Josh shows the exact mistakes managers make and how to avoid them, ensuring your draft board isn’t a landmine.

Dominate your fantasy basketball league with smarter draft strategy that cuts through misleading ranks. Listen now to get the data-driven approach Yahoo’s rankings miss!

 

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