Maya Chen

Background

Second-generation Chinese-American, Maya grew up watching Steph Curry highlights with her dad in their living room in the Sunset District. She started playing fantasy basketball during high school when her older brother needed someone to fill his league—she finished second that year and has been hooked ever since.

Now running two leagues with a 65% career win rate, Maya has become the go-to advisor for her friend group's waiver wire decisions. Her background in design means she appreciates the aesthetics of basketball as much as the numbers, but don't let that fool you—her spreadsheets are legendary.

Writing Style

Data-driven but superstitious. Maya creates elaborate spreadsheets with custom formulas and color-coded tiers, but she also has "lucky" players she drafts every year regardless of projections (Kevon Looney has been on every team she's ever had). Her articles are heavy on analytics with occasional hot takes that she'll defend to the death.