Punting in head-to-head formats is certainly a well-versed strategy. For those that aren’t experienced in punting, Dave Sun has you covered with his piece on How To Punt And Win. I have won numerous leagues when employing a punting strategy. In fact, on occasions, I have punted up to four out of nine categories. That being said, managers are generally implored to punt only one or two categories.
Given the ins-and-outs of punting have been covered, this article is a simple tool for those less experienced in the art of the punt. Managers should keep in mind, of course, that punting is typically suited to head-to-head formats only. I will list players that are relevant in standard formats to ensure consistency. Where relevant, I will also list players in statistically compatible positions. For instance, when punting rebounds, I will list centers and forwards as opposed to guards.
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Players With Increased Value When Punting
Points
- Mitchell Robinson – New York Knicks
- Kevon Looney – Golden State Warriors
- Larry Nance Jr. – Cleveland Cavaliers
- Mikal Bridges – Phoenix Suns
- Draymond Green – Golden State Warriors
- Robert Williams – Boston Celtics
- Kyle Anderson – Memphis Grizzlies
- Marcus Smart – Boston Celtics
- Jakob Poeltl – San Antonio Spurs
- Lonzo Ball – New Orleans Pelicans
Rebounds (Centers, Forwards)
- Nerlens Noel – Oklahoma City Thunder
- Daniel Theis – Boston Celtics
- Harrison Barnes – Dallas Mavericks
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Memphis Grizzlies
- Al Horford – Philadelphia 76ers
- Brook Lopez – Milwaukee Bucks
Assists (Guards)
- Seth Curry – Dallas Mavericks
- Eric Gordon – Houston Rockets
- Buddy Hield – Sacramento Kings
- Gary Harris – Denver Nuggets
- Joe Harris – Brooklyn Nets
- Landry Shamet – Los Angeles Clippers
Steals (Guards, Small Forwards)
- Joe Harris – Brooklyn Nets
- Ish Smith – Washington Wizards
- Tobias Harris – Philadelphia 76ers
- Collin Sexton – Cleveland Cavaliers
- C.J. McCollum – Portland Trail Blazers
- Dwayne Bacon – Charlotte Hornets
Blocks (Centers, Power Forwards)
- Kevin Love – Cleveland Cavaliers
- Enes Kanter – Boston Celtics
- Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets
- Domantas Sabonis – Indiana Pacers
- Bobby Portis – New York Knicks
- Julius Randle – New York Knicks
Field Goal Percentage (Centers, Forwards)
- Kevin Love – Cleveland Cavaliers
- Lauri Markkanen – Chicago Bulls
- Myles Turner – Indiana Pacers
- Kristaps Porzingis – Dallas Mavericks
- Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
- Blake Griffin – Detroit Pistons
- Brook Lopez – Milwaukee Bucks
- Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
- Jonathan Isaac – Orlando Magic
- Marc Gasol – Toronto Raptors
Free Throw Percentage (Guards)
- Ben Simmons – Philadelphia 76ers
- Russell Westbrook – Houston Rockets
- Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
- Lonzo Ball – New Orleans Pelicans
- Jaylen Brown – Boston Celtics
- De’Aaron Fox – Sacramento Kings
- Justise Winslow – Miami Heat
- Jrue Holiday – New Orleans Pelicans
- DeJounte Murray – San Antonio Spurs
- Caris LeVert – Brooklyn Nets
Three-Pointers (Guards)
- Ben Simmons – Philadelphia 76ers
- DeJounte Murray – San Antonio Spurs
- DeMar DeRozan – San Antonio Spurs
- Jimmy Butler – Miami Heat
- Ricky Rubio – Phoenix Suns
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder
- Derrick White – San Antonio Spurs
- De’Aaron Fox – Sacramento Kings
- Tomas Satoransky – Chicago Bulls
- Derrick Rose – Detroit Pistons
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