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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For January 4

By Brendan Galella

Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo ($10,500) vs. New York Knicks
  2. C.J. McCollum ($8,000) vs. Golden State Warriors
  3. Josh Richardson ($6,000) vs. Sacramento Kings
  4. Kyle Korver ($4,200) vs. Orlando Magic

Rationale:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo was astonished to find out just how great a player his coach, Jason Kidd, was during his 19-year NBA career. The same kind of amazement can be applied to Antetokounmpo over his last 12 games. The 22-year-old has averaged 27.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Antetokounmpo is likely heading to his first All-Star appearance and has become one of the most reliable FanDuel NBA performers this season, averaging 48.2 fantasy points per game.
  • Consecutive eight-assist performances from Miami guard Josh Richardson has increased his value in FanDuel NBA leagues. His cost to be placed on a roster increased by $500 since his last game, largely as a result of his consistent performances. Over the past five games, Richardson is averaging 30.8 fantasy points per game, nine more than his season average, with totals of 14.6 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game during the run.