Little Short for a Pivot... but Whatever

In fantasy baseball, there are always a couple of players who have a chance of qualifying at an alternate position and increasing their value tenfold. There’s a chance, however slight, that Brandon Inge will get in enough games to slot in at catcher…

The fantasy basketball equivalent: anyone on the Golden State roster. Our latest example: in a game on March 30, swingman Kelenna Azubuike was officially listed as the Warriors’ starting center, as coach Don Nelson went with an ultra-small lineup in an attempt to match up with the Nuggets.

Depending on how liberal your league’s position requirements are, Azubuike might qualify now at shooting guard – and in the middle. At this time of year, that sort of roster quirk could be very useful, especially if Azubuike contributes more lines like his output on April 4 against Memphis: 40 minutes, 15 points, 10 boards, 6-12 from the field, 2-2 from three.

How many centers can give you numbers like that?

Story continues on NBA.com...

Troy Murphy moves to Center

The NBA is a better place with Don Nelson in it.

Now, I don't think Nellie is going to win anything with the Warriors... one could actually make the argument that he's become the Buck Showalter of the NBA -- he can get teams pointed in the right direction, but it's his successor that'll get a ring.

That said, it takes a known noncomformist like Nelson to do something truly earth-shattering... like setting up a starting lineup that puts the best five guys on the floor, regardless of the positions listed on their basketball cards.

(Do they still make basketball cards?)

SI.com: Murphy moves to center for new-look Warriors