Jameer Nelson's sporadic playing time this season -- 26.4 per game with just 20 starts -- has limited his price tag in DFS to just $5,300 or less, but when given a chance for extended playing time, he has excelled.
| Player | Games | Games ≥ 5.5X | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameer Nelson | 56 | 20 | 35.70% |
In the 20 games in which the Denver Nuggets' point guard has reached optimal tournament value, 18 times he has played at least 26.5 minutes. In the last 14 games, as the regular starting point guard, Nelson has seven games with at least 6.3 FanDuel points per $1,000. As a starter, he is averaging 12.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.
Even with his price tag climbing over $5,000 in his last two games, the 13-year veteran has averaged 35.0 FanDuel points in those two games -- or 6.8 FanDuel points per $1,000. Overall, in the 10 times his salary has surpassed $4,400, he has scored 5.5 FanDuel points per $1,000 three times.
If Nelson remains in the starting lineup, expect his price tag to keep rising. Even if it does, he will continue to be one of the most explosive tournament plays.