All posts by Ivan Yau

Ivan is a basketball fanatic and has been playing fantasy sports since 2002. Ivan is also a part-time poker player, writer, and iGaming consultant. Check out www.oddsandpots.com or follow on Twitter @crazyivan24.

Best Basketball Shoes for Concrete Courts

There's nothing like a good old fashion streetball game. It's basketball in its purest form and when it's time to step on the concrete, you want to make sure you're prepared. There's no better way to prepare than by making sure you have the right shoes before going out there but in order to have the right shoes you need to know exactly what makes a great outside basketball shoe. In this guide, we're going to break down and review the best basketball shoes for concrete courts, so you can feel confident Read More

2020 NBA Fantasy Basketball MVP Discussion: LeBron James’ 5 Best Stat Lines Of The Season

It's hard to determine who the MVP of 2020 Fantasy Basketball but there are at least SIX who are in the conversation, in my opinion. These are James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic, James Harden, and Luka Doncic. Doncic missing games is an issue but still, he is a force to be reckoned with 52.61 fantasy points per game, according to NBA's official fantasy scoring system. But we will get to Luka at another time. This article is about LeBron James, AKA The Washed King, AKA Read More

5 NBA Players Who Pledged Money For People Affected By Covid-19

The Corona Virus disease (Covid-19) pandemic delivered brutal blows to the sports world but on the other hand, it gave athletes a chance to show their human side and help the less fortunate ones. Here are a list of professional athletes who pledged money for the people affected by the virus and the ongoing battle to eradicate it: 1.) Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans The Duke product was the very first NBA player to pledge money in order to cover the salaries of the workers of the Smoothie Read More

Best Basketball Shoes for Big Guys

When you step on the court, you are the center of attention. Clearly, you're bigger than everyone else, so maybe you feel like you have something to prove. Big guys can ball too, but just like regular sized players, big guys need the right type of shoes. More importantly because you run the risk of injury if you don't. That's why in this article we'll be diving into the best basketball shoes for big guys and breaking down exactly what you should be looking for in regards of not just your shoe, but Read More

Best Basketball Shoes for Middle School: Keep Your Kid Comfy With These Top Picks.

You're on the hunt for the perfect pair of basketball shoes for your middle schooler. You've seen some but you're not sure which are the best for them. This isn't something you have to stress about or have a tough time coming to a decision on, it's just a matter of spotting certain attributes and understanding what type of player your child is. In this guide, we not only give you a list of the best basketball shoes for middle school students but exactly what attributes you need to look for in Read More

Best Basketball Shoes for a Point Guard – These Shoes Will Have You Breaking Ankles On The Court

All eyes are on you. You are carrying your team on your back and you are responsible for making some big plays. Being a point guard, it's important for you to have shoes that are extremely reliable and durable because you're going to be constantly running, moving in different directions and driving to the basket. Not having them could mean potential injury and no one wants that. That's why in this guide we'll be reviewing the best basketball shoes for a point guard. The Top 5 Best Basketball Shoes Read More

Best Basketball Shoes for Ankle Braces: Our Top Picks And buying guide

So, you're ready to ball on the court and break a couple of ankles but there's just one problem, you have on ankle braces. When it comes to choosing a specific basketball shoe, it can be a difficult decision to make, given all of the different models and sizes but when you factor in an ankle brace, it can just make the decision that much harder. In this guide, we'll be not only covering how to spot the best basketball shoes for ankle braces but we'll also give you the scoop on how to choose sneakers Read More

Best Basketball Shoes For A Center: These shoes will have you dominating the paint

Being a big man in the game is becoming more and more important especially in today's style of play. We are starting to see centers do more than ever before and with players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid it's becoming more and more common for big men to become the center pieces for their team. With that being said, you're going to need some basketball shoes that can handle all of the consistent movement while still being comfortable and durable enough to play in, that's why in Read More

3 players to build your DraftKings lineup around. Jan 3rd.

Friday Picks Thank God 2019 is over. The start to this season has been my worst stretch of DFS Basketball I have had since I started playing. I couldn’t get anything going, I would be so comfortable and confident with a lineup and then watch it shit the bed over and over again. I’m going to turn it around in 2020, I have too, there is no possible way I could do any worse. The 3 players I pick have been pretty good, I will miss on the occasional player, but for the most part they have been Read More

3 players to build your DraftKings lineup around. Dec 31st

Monday Recap Nikola Vucevic 41 FPTs 27P/6R/1A/2S Joe Ingles 24.75 FPTs 10P/5A/5R/1B Kendrick Nunn 21 FPTs 14P/3A/2R Orlando Pinstriped Post Vucevic had a good game in a surprise loss to the Hawks. He scored 27 points but he failed to reach his average rebound mark, he only had 6 boards. I am happy with Nikola’s production, 41 fantasy points is right on his average. Ingles reached his fantasy average Monday night, but he had a bad game. I was worried this game was going Read More