The offseason shuffle has given some wily old veterans a new lease on NBA life—or so many of us are hoping.
Some of these guys may not be the ones at the top of the heap when your fantasy basketball draft day rolls around, but that doesn't mean that they aren't going to make an impact in 2012-13, whether it's off the bench or in a starting role.
Here are some of the veteran guards you should contemplate drafting, even if they aren't the biggest names on the board.
PG Raymond Felton (New York Knicks)
There are several things working in Felton's favor in 2012-13. One is that he seems to be much more prepared physically this preseason than he was last year, when the lockout abruptly ended and he was way out of shape. Another is that he has a lot to prove to the fans as Jeremy Lin's replacement. If he's a competitor, he'll respond well to that.
According to The New York Times, Felton has been in the gym for weeks preparing for the regular season. Everyone is well aware that he achieved the most success in his career when he was a member of the Knicks. Last year, with the Trail Blazers, he shot about 41 percent from t ...
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Fantasy Basketball Sleepers 2012: Veteran Guards Who Are Worth Gambling on
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