Bill Simmons once labeled Yi Jianlian "The Chinese Brad Lohaus" while lamenting the possibility of his Celtics drafting the little known player. Lohaus had a nice 10-year career, but the comparison wasn't meant as a compliment. The original European version of Lohaus averaged 4.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game during his rookie year for the Celtics. Ironically, Yi was inevitably drafted (against his will) by the Bucks, another Brad Lohaus home.

I understand that fandom makes you say crazy things. As a Packers fan, I will always find ways to point the blame for a Green Bay loss at anyone other than Brett Favre. Four interceptions? Receivers cut off their routes. Should have run the ball more. No protection from his offensive line. It was too cold. Aliens. I understand. So my assumption was that when Simmons made the comparison to Lohaus, his scouting eye was blinded by his love for the Celtics and fear of the unknown.

Simmons granted me an NBA Cares Celebrity League post-draft interview back in October. Wondering if he'd changed his opinion on Yi now that he's a member of the Bucks. His response: "That would be no."

Why does this matter? Because I was a bit shocked when I discovered on Friday that Simmons had added the Chinese Brad Lohaus to his roster. In fact, I became concerned. Has someone hacked into his account? The league is at risk! Is he ok? Is he getting enough sleep? Has he gone nuts?

I reached out to Simmons to make sure that everything was on the up-and-up. His response? "[Yi] had five games this week, I couldn't resist!"

Don't screw with the karma gods, Bill. After one day, it's advantage Karma. Simmons could have started either Monta Ellis or Al Harrington, who each scored more than 20 fantasy points on Monday. Yi scored 10. Keep a close eye on this one.

Week 12 was all about closely contested battles and the rise of the underdog. Zach Gilford took down Samuel L. Jackson by about a point. Tony Potts lost to Donald Faison by eight. The most shocking? Kenny Smith defeated Bill Simmons by 15. That's three games decided by a total of about 24 fantasy points. That's right, I'm good at math.

Since Simmons and Potts both went down this week, Simmons remains the league leader. However, the top of the standings became a bit more crowded as George Lopez and Zach Gilford pulled to within a game of the top spot, while Jackson and Faison are only two games back.

Let's take a jaunt through this week's match-ups, shall we?

Bill Simmons (9-3) vs. Samuel L. Jackson (7-5)
This will be an interesting battle. Samuel L. Jackson has a one game advantage, but Simmons' game total is padded by five from Yi -- which is really like three or four from your typical fantasy player. Jackson has four or more games from all of his players, including five from Michael Redd. Simmons has three from his best player, Dwyane Wade. Simmons currently leads by about five points after one day, but he also had an additional game played. This is lining up for Mr. Jackson.
Prediction: Jackson wins and Yi finds his way back on the scrap heap on Friday.

Tony Potts (9-3) vs. Kenny Smith (6-6)
Kenny has proven to be a team to reckon with, winning five consecutive games to pull to .500. Of course, this also means he is due to lose, and facing off against Potts would be a logical time for his streak to end. Like Simmons, Potts has not taken advantage of his early game advantage. After one day, Kenny leads Potts by three points despite playing one fewer game. Kenny has the lead and a three game advantage the rest of the week. Could Kenny Smith really win for the sixth straight week?
Prediction: Sure, why not? Both of our league's top teams go down again.

George Lopez (8-4) vs. Donald Faison (7-5)
A Simmons and Potts loss would open the door for George Lopez, who continues to fly under the radar despite the league's highest fantasy point total and an 8-4 record. In a week packed with games, Faison has three players with only three games while Lopez doesn't have a player with fewer than four.
Prediction: Uh, duh. Lopez keeps rolling.

Zach Gilford (8-4) vs. Bernie Mac (5-7)
I've knocked Gilford for being lucky before, and last week's one-point victory continues the trend. I had checked in Sunday night after all games had completed, and it was Jackson who was displayed as the one-point victor. Of course, live stats are not official, and Amare Stoudemire must have been discredited with a rebound. Considering Gilford had the three-game advantage, there is cause for concern in Chi-Town that this game was as close as it was. Each team is dealing with the same number of games this week, so the best team will theoretically win. After one day on which Gilford had a full-nine and Bernie only six players, Gilford has a 30-point lead. What does that mean? It means that Bernie has a veritable two-game advantage the rest of the way since 30 points can be made up by a single player on one good night.
Prediction: Bernie Mac wins. Or Gilford gets lucky again. You make the call.

Will Ferrell (5-7) vs. Spike Lee (4-8)
After losing seven of eight games, Will Ferrell has rebounded to win his last two. He may have won ugly (he beat Bernie by three points and Denton by 62, despite having the second lowest fantasy point total for that week), but he's winning nonetheless. That might just be enough against Spike Lee this week. Spike continues to be ravaged by injuries and under performing Knicks.
Prediction: Will wins in the week's lowest scoring match-up. Again.

James Denton (3-9) vs. Adam McKay (1-11)
This is where I try to hype up a game that will have no significance in the standings. Denton has lost five straight and six of seven. I guess you can also say he's lost nine of 12. McKay has lost nine straight and is 1-11 on the season. Someone has to win!
Prediction: McKay finally gets his second win.