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Originally Posted by Kris Verdeyen
Every argument here makes me think that the number 1 seed should get the first two picks in alliance selection. They earned it, right?
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Isn't that old nag well and truly beaten to death by now?
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Has someone analyzed how often 1-2 seed alliances have prevailed in 2015 finals, to date?
Anecdotal experience of my own team: we have had the opportunity to make the first pick (#1 AC) twice in our history, and it has resulted in blue banners both times. We did not pick the #2 seed either time, although they were definitely worthy competitors. Instead we picked partners that better complemented our team's capabilities (read: helped overcome our team's deficiencies). In both cases the partners we picked proved to be stronger competitors than we were, later in the season.
I think #1 seeds should continue to have the option to pick #2 seeds, but I don't think this is always the best pick to make, given the serpentine draft order.
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