After each month of the NBA season we will compile our NBA All-Fantasy teams comprised of the top fantasy performers at each position along with a few honorable mentions that might break into the starting lineup next month.

For this month’s Eastern Conference All Fantasy Team we have a few surprises in store for you. Many people projected that Deron Williams, Dwayne Wade or even Monta Ellis would be top of the class for point guards. Truth of the matter is that it is a lightly known and even lighter-owned fantasy guard that has those three players beat.

At forward we have a familiar name, one that I would expect to see hold the spot for the duration of the year; while his frontcourt running mate might come as a shock to a few who were expecting Paul Pierce or maybe Carmelo Anthony to have earned the spot. Instead we have the ‘Wild Thing’ who is proving that Brazilian basketball is alive and thriving.

There is a void in the Eastern Conference of traditional centermen. With Dwight Howard in the West and Andrew Bynum in the infirmary it has opened up the competition to those non-traditional sorts and this European import is anything but traditional.

The player rankings used are from ESPN.com Fantasy Sports and are based on a fantasy point per game production.

Here is the November edition of the NBA All-Fantasy Team for the Eastern Conference.

Jrue Holiday - Philadelphia 76ers

This UCLA product drafted 17th overall in the 2009 NBA entry draft is having himself a coming out party this season. He currently ranks third in the league in assists per game and has emerged as a bona-fide leader for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jrue’s on court contributions mean more to the 76ers than any other point guard in the league; when you factor in points scored and baskets assisted on Jrue accounts for 43% of his team’s total points this season, more than any other player league wide. Jrue’s averages so far this season of 17.7 ppg, 9.0 apg, 2.9 rpg, 1.4 steals per game all have propelled him into the realm of must own fantasy players. Jrue is the second highest ranked guard coming out the Eastern Conference behind only the next man on our list.

Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have themselves a new leader and that person is Rajon Rondo. Rondo has set himself apart as being the fantasy guard to own coming out of the Eastern Conference. He leads the league in assists with 12.8 per game average and he chips in 13 ppg and 5.1 rpg to compliment his playmaking skills. To top it off from a fantasy perspective he just recorded his first triple double of the season and has on two occasions came within a single rebound of recording two more. A truly dynamic player who gives you huge fantasy production at the guard position. So long as he keeps his head screwed on right and doesn’t feel that he needs another vacation in Mexico, then Rondo will likely be a staple on the All-Fantasy team for the remainder of the season.

LeBron James – Miami Heat

This one is a no-brainer, arguably the best basketball player in the world continues to dominate and be an absolute fantasy stud. Although his averages this season are down a little bit from the career numbers, as a fantasy GM I’ll take the 25.1 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 6.9 apg and 1.3 steals per game. Currently James is ranked slightly behind Kevin Durant as the best fantasy forward in the league but only by the slightest of margins. For fantasy owners, James’ production is practically automatic; he rarely has off-nights and on any given night can just go off grab a triple double for you.

Anderson Varejao – Cleveland Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao has parlayed a tremendous start to the season into what now appears to be a sustainable stat line. This Brazilian Beast of the boards is hauling them down at a near epic rate of 15.2 rpg. This season’s averages are literally double Varejao’s career numbers, in addition to the rebounding he is scoring at a 14.5 ppg clip and giving up 3.3 apg. For a fantasy GM these stats have Varejao ranked as the third best forward in the league behind only Lebron James and Kevin Durant. As is the case with most star players on bottom feeding teams; the trade rumours are swirling around Varejao and the Cavaliers. He is under contract for another two seasons after this at a very affordable $9 and $10 million per; this will entice many teams come trade deadline particularly those looking to make a run at a title. Unfortunately for fantasy owners a trade will decrease his value as a new system equates to less shots, less familiarity and less minutes; so until a trade goes down keep Varejao on your roster.

Joakim Noah – Chicago Bulls

Once considered a defensive player by trait, Joakim Noah is showing off his full repertoire this season. In the absence of Derrick Rose the Chicago Bulls were looking for someone to step up and Noah has done so with a vengeance. He has been rewarded for his hard work as he is seeing close to 40 minutes of action a night and producing ridiculous averages of 13.7 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.3 blocks per and 1.4 steals per game. Noah is the fourth highest ranked centerman in the league; however, his fantasy point per game production actually moves him into second spot behind only Tim Duncan. A great fantasy value here as Noah’s production is consistent night in and night out and the blocks and steals are a great kicker to boost your fantasy points. 

Honorable Mentions:

Deron Williams – Brooklyn Nets

Deron Williams is not off to the start many thought was going to come with a revamped Brooklyn Nets lineup. Maybe the expectations were too high for Williams as it appears as though he has reached the glass ceiling as far as production averages go. His stat line this year is pretty much right in line with the career numbers which is somewhat of a let-down as the potential for more seemed to be there. There are at least a dozen guards in the league who are producing more statistically for fantasy rosters than Williams is currently. Look at dropping him and picking one up with better upside. 

Carmelo Anthony – NY Knicks

Carmelo just missed out on cracking the starting five here, if not for the production of Anderson Varejao he would be in. Anthony is having a really good year as he has raised his point per game average; however, if he really wants to break into the realm of elite he must improve on those mediocre rebounding numbers and it couldn’t hurt to dish a few assists either. Anthony’s fantasy ranking is fifth overall; however, his fantasy points per game average would put him in a tie for fourth.

Greg Monroe – Detroit Pistons

Monroe seems to be in a bit of a funk of late in Detroit, some malcontent with the offensive schemes and lack of playing time has led to decreased production. His season averages are still pretty solid; 15.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg and 3.4 apg which are decent but not great. Monroe’s fantasy ranking is sixth overall for centermen but that is a bit misleading as his fantasy point per game production drops him into ninth spot. It will be tough for Monroe to hang onto this honorable mention spot as his Eastern Conference foes in Al Horford and Tyson Chandler are coming on strong.