Small Forward: Cheat Sheet Rankings Fantasy Basketball 08-09

Welcome to the Fantasy Basketball Season! All fantasy basketball small forward rankings below are based off of a standard fantasy basketball scoring system including: FG%, FT%, 3 point field goals, points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, turnovers. Good Luck to Everyone This Fantasy Basketball Season!

SMALL FORWARD RANKINGS

1. LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers
If he can improve on his free throw percentage he will be the clear #1 fantasy basketball pick for years to come.

2. Shawn Marion - Miami Heat
Marion is the type of player every fantasy basketball team needs, as he excels in every statistical category.

3. Danny Granger - Indiana Pacers
Matrix II. (ie. Shawn Marion). Granger emerged into a complete package for fantasy basketball owners last year, expect more of the same this season.

4. Caron Butler - Washington Wizards
Great guy if you want steals in your fantasy basketball league. And he offers great free throw percentage to boot.

5. Rashard Lewis - Orlando Magic
Lewis offers an exceptional roto-game in fantasy basketball leagues, but in head-to-head leagues he just doesn't get enough stats on a nightly basis.

6. Andre Iguodala - Philadelphia 76ers
Iguodala's all-around game is perfect for teams in fantasy basketball head-to-head leagues.

7. Paul Pierce - Boston Celtics
Another SG/SF switch player with a great all-around game.

8. Josh Smith - Atlanta Hawks
If you can stomach his low free throw percentage and high turnover totals, then his combination of blocks, steals, points, and rebounds are a great asset to any fantasy basketball team.

9. Antawn Jamison - Washington Wizards
Not many SF/PF's can match Jamison's combination of 3's, points and rebounds.

10. Rudy Gay - Memphis Grizzlies
Gay emerged last year as a great fantasy basketball player who can fill nearly every stat category.

11. Vince Carter - New Jersey Nets
Vince is the veteran in NJ with Kidd and Richard Jefferson gone.

12. Carmelo Anthony - Denver Nuggets
Increased his rebound total last year which was a bonus. Melo is emerging into a dependable 20-10 guy in fantasy basketball leagues.

13. Jason Richardson - Charlotte Bobcats

14. Michael Redd - Milwaukee Bucks
Master of the 3 and excellent free throws, but doesn't offer much of anything else to fantasy basketball teams.

15. Ron Artest - Houston Rockets

16. Gerald Wallace - Charlotte Bobcats

17. Mike Miller - Minnesota Timberwolves
Excellent source of 3-pointers and great free throw percentage.

18. Andrei Kirilenko - Utah Jazz
Comeback year for Kirilenko last season has people back on his bandwagon this year.

19. Lamar Odom - Los Angeles Lakers

20. Josh Howard - Dallas Mavericks

21. Corey Maggette - Golden State Warriors

22. Peja Stojakovic - New Orleans Hornets

23. Stephen Jackson - Golden State Warriors

24. Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder
Great scoring option, but field goal percentages aren't up to par yet.

25. Hedo Turkoglu - Orlando Magic

26. Luol Deng - Chicago Bulls
After an absolute horrible season last year, Deng enters 08-09 as a bounce-back sleeper candidate who should have a big year in store.

27. Richard Jefferson - Milwaukee Bucks
Should post a 20 plus point season in Milwaukee.

28. Tracy McGrady - Houston Rockets
McGrady is one big constant injury waiting to happen. In other words, he just can't be counted on for fantasy basketball teams.

29. Mike Dunleavy - Indiana Pacers

30. Michael Beasley - Miami Heat
Beasley should post very good fantasy basketball numbers as a rookie.

31. Francisco Garcia - Sacramento Kings

32. Ronnie Brewer - Utah Jazz
Great option in head-to-head fantasy basketball leagues for steals.

33. John Salmons - Sacramento Kings

34. Rashad McCants - Minnesota Timberwolves

35. Anthony Parker - Toronto Raptors

36. Marvin Williams - Atlanta Hawks

37. Tayshaun Prince - Detroit Pistons

38. Shane Battier - Houston Rockets

39. Amir Johnson - Detroit Pistons
It's looking more and more likely that this may be the year Amir finally gets a starting job in Detroit. He has tremendous block potential.

40. Ricky Davis - Los Angeles Clippers

41. Hakim Warrick - Memphis Grizzlies
If he gets starters minutes, Warrick should put together some great fantasy stats.

42. Jamario Moon - Toronto Raptors

43. Andres Nocioni - Chicago Bulls

44. Thaddeus Young - Philadelphia 76ers

45. Al Thornton - Los Angeles Clippers

46. Ryan Gomes - Minnesota Timberwolves

47. Charlie Villanueva - Milwaukee Bucks

48. Nick Young - Washington Wizards
Great sleeper pick who could emerge in his second year.

49. Grant Hill - Phoenix Suns

50. Travis Outlaw - Portland Trailblazers

51. Martell Webster - Portland Trailblazers

52. Mickael Pietrus - Orlando Magic

53. Kelenna Azubuike - Golden State Warriors
Azubuike could be an early season gem with Monta Ellis out and Baron Davis no longer in town.

54. Wilson Chandler - New York Knicks
Played outstanding to end the season last year. If it can carry over, Chandler will be a great scoring option in NY.

55. Tyrus Thomas - Chicago Bulls

56. Jeff Green - Oklahoma City Thunder
With a year under his belt, Green could emerge as a very reliable fantasy basketball option this season.

57. Kyle Korver - Utah Jazz

58. Adam Morrison - Charlotte--- Bobcats

59. Corey Brewer - Minnesota Timberwolves

60. Bobby Simmons - New Jersey Nets

61. Keith Bogans - Orlando Magic

62. Linas Kleiza - Denver Nuggets

63. Jason Kapono - Toronto Raptors

64. Matt Carroll - Charlotte Bobcats

65. Matt Barnes - Phoenix Suns

66. Wally Szczerbiak - Cleveland Cavaliers

67. Jared Dudley - Charlotte Bobcats

68. Dorell Wright - Miami Heat

69. Danilo Gallinari - New York Knicks

70. Luke Walton - Los Angeles Lakers

71. Leon Powe - Boston Celtics
Powe is a great backup player who can give the starters a break and actually play like a starter himself.

72. Brandan Wright - Golden State Warriors

73. Brandon Bass - Dallas Mavericks

74. Damien Wilkins - Oklahoma City Thunder

75. Rodney Carney - Philadelphia 76ers

76. Thabo Sefoloshia - Chicago Bulls

77. Tim Thomas - Los Angeles Clippers

78. Trevor Ariza - Los Angeles Lakers

79. Darrell Arthur - Memphis Grizzlies

80. Julian Wright - New Orleans Hornets

For additional fantasy basketball rankings, check out the individual position rankings listed below. Also listed below is a free printable fantasy basketball cheat sheet, that you can print out and use at your fantasy basketball draft this year. Let the 08-09 Fantasy Basketball season begin!

2008-2009 FANTASY BASKETBALL RANKINGS

PF - Power Forward

C - Center

FREE PRINTABLE CHEAT SHEET