NBA 2K11 Association Mode

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

My Player and Jordan Mode have their own threads, so I think that Association mode should have one.

I don't have the game yet, but I will in a few days, and I have some questions;
Can you retire numbers in this game? When you win a championship, does a banner go up? Is the "defending champions" bug fixed(where no matter what year it is in association, the pre-game announcer says that the Lakers are still the defending champs, even though they may not have won in years)? Are there no more dark silhuottes as pictures for in-game drafted rookies when you look at rosters?

[m y t i n]

My Player and Jordan Mode have their own threads, so I think that Association mode should have one.

I don't have the game yet, but I will in a few days, and I have some questions;
Can you retire numbers in this game? When you win a championship, does a banner go up? Is the "defending champions" bug fixed(where no matter what year it is in association, the pre-game announcer says that the Lakers are still the defending champs, even though they may not have won in years)? Are there no more dark silhuottes as pictures for in-game drafted rookies when you look at rosters?

I don't know about the retired numbers, championship banners but I do know that the defending championships bug is fixed. There's no more dark silhouettes in the rosters but when you are playing, like making a sub the in-game rookies have a silhouette.

Something I like in the Association is that the simulated stats really reflect real life stats a lot better than NBA 2K10 imo but the only problem is that assists are way too low. Chris Paul had like 9, D-will had 8, Rondo JUST had 9 and Steve Nash had like 8. Nobody in the NBA cracked 10 assists per game with simulated stats.

Other than that everything is great, a lot more new features like the draft day where you it is presented as an actual draft and its also possible to trade picks. Trades are easier to make now with player finder and the 'trading block' in previous 2K games is gone and the new addition is the trade finder. Just pick a player and instantly there is many suggestions for a possible trade.

Gameplay is as good as ever and Association is a lot more addictive than My Player as well. My Player is so hard this year, so I'm going to keep playing Association until I get the hang of the game, like at the end of the year.

[KelticForce1349]

I don't know about the retired numbers, championship banners but I do know that the defending championships bug is fixed. There's no more dark silhouettes in the rosters but when you are playing, like making a sub the in-game rookies have a silhouette.

Something I like in the Association is that the simulated stats really reflect real life stats a lot better than NBA 2K10 imo but the only problem is that assists are way too low. Chris Paul had like 9, D-will had 8, Rondo JUST had 9 and Steve Nash had like 8. Nobody in the NBA cracked 10 assists per game with simulated stats.

Other than that everything is great, a lot more new features like the draft day where you it is presented as an actual draft and its also possible to trade picks. Trades are easier to make now with player finder and the 'trading block' in previous 2K games is gone and the new addition is the trade finder. Just pick a player and instantly there is many suggestions for a possible trade.

Gameplay is as good as ever and Association is a lot more addictive than My Player as well. My Player is so hard this year, so I'm going to keep playing Association until I get the hang of the game, like at the end of the year.


I luv the fact that if you win a championship you see the team at the White House and get pictures taken with President Obama! YES!!!! 2K really did an amazing job this year! :bowdown:

[PowerGlove]

Team:Raptors

Goal: Eastern Conference Finals(It doesnt take me seasons to rebuild in association mode.)

My plan? God knows where I start. I want to make Bargnani a legit 1st/2nd option in this season. I traded calderon+a draft pick for Mo Williams. I traded some two scrubs(cant remember his name) for a draft pick. Signed Alston and Dampier.

After a couple games, I now know for a fact that bargs needs help. The Young Guns are cool, but when they are in, there is no one to kick it out except Mo. No space or options for Bargs.

Now I'm deciding whether I should try to take on Gilbert Arenas' contract because Washington is open to trading him for not that much.

My starting lineup right now...

PG-Mo Williams
SG-Demar Derozan
SF-Kleiza(2k f*cked me over, he should be 70+)
PF-Bargs
C-Dampier


I want a little more scoring off the bench though, that is where I need to clean house and get some capable players.

[Kobe8]

Team:Raptors

Goal: Eastern Conference Finals(It doesnt take me seasons to rebuild in association mode.)

My plan? God knows where I start. I want to make Bargnani a legit 1st/2nd option in this season. I traded calderon+a draft pick for Mo Williams. I traded some two scrubs(cant remember his name) for a draft pick. Signed Alston and Dampier.

After a couple games, I now know for a fact that bargs needs help. The Young Guns are cool, but when they are in, there is no one to kick it out except Mo. No space or options for Bargs.

Now I'm deciding whether I should try to take on Gilbert Arenas' contract because Washington is open to trading him for not that much.

My starting lineup right now...

PG-Mo Williams
SG-Demar Derozan
SF-Kleiza(2k f*cked me over, he should be 70+)
PF-Bargs
C-Dampier


I want a little more scoring off the bench though, that is where I need to clean house and get some capable players.


Trade Bargs and Kleiza , Your System doesnt make any sense.

[statman32]

BTW Association has a lot of bugs right now, like generated rookies being too good and having too much potential that causes the CPU not to trade after year 1 or 2. HCA is ridiculous as teams sans a couple have ridiculously bad road records in the regular season and playoff series's usually end up going 7 with each home team winning huge. A lot of good free agents are left unsigned. Just a bunch of crap.

[PowerGlove]

I'm *holds fingers up* this close to being done with the game. Play association on superstar for a while and you will see how defense is still trivial in this game.

When playing Miami, Bosh was 11/13(the two he missed I blocked) with 33 pts. I had everyone from AK47 to Ben Wallace on the dude, he couldn't miss.

Anomaly?

Hell no.

Any good post player can drop 40/20/10 at will on my New Orleans Hornets. Double teams dont affect the shot, contesting doesnt decrease the percentage at all.:rolleyes:

My new team:

PG:CP3/ Pargo
SG:Thornton/Ariza
SF:AK47/ Miles
PF:West/ Admunson
C: Okafor/Wallace

That is a great team. Overall 90. I've been simming and we are 8-19.:facepalm

Look at all those defenders, we are a middle of the road defensive team even though our weakest defenders are either West/Miles. SMH.

I've been trying sliders and I cannot find good ones. I cant believe I still have to do this shit.

[Fatal9]

why can I only control one player when I play the game? is that supposed to happen? When I go to play my game (with Thunder) it doesn't let me switch players, the only one I can be is Sefolosha. It's kind of like My Player, but I thought you got to control the entire team in this mode.

[JerzeyBlaze]

I haven't gotten the game yet, but out curiousity, did they make the option avaiable for you to create your player in myplayer mode and have your player be able to play in associate mode? i was asking them to have the option to pickup my player as a free agent or undrafted rookie made available in association mode.

[Rake2204]

why can I only control one player when I play the game? is that supposed to happen? When I go to play my game (with Thunder) it doesn't let me switch players, the only one I can be is Sefolosha. It's kind of like My Player, but I thought you got to control the entire team in this mode.
Hey man, this happened to me last year sometimes. Somehow, in 2K10, my "preferred position" would get switched from "none" to any other given position (in your case, "shooting guard"). This can be changed somewhere in the options but I cannot recall exactly where (maybe Controller Options). You just need to keep out for a tabbed called "Preferred Position" then click it to none.

I hope that helps.

[Al Thornton]

why can I only control one player when I play the game? is that supposed to happen? When I go to play my game (with Thunder) it doesn't let me switch players, the only one I can be is Sefolosha. It's kind of like My Player, but I thought you got to control the entire team in this mode.

go to your settings, i can't remember which and change your preferred position to all. same happened to me after playing my player. its nice that its back though, was fun to use in 2k8 and they didn't have it in 2k9 or 2k10

[Kobe8]

2nd Season , GS Warriors Rebuilded the TEAM , Traded alot of players and signed alot of players, if this team existed in the NBA , it would beat the mess out of the lakers and HEAT.

I didnt Use Forced Trade And ETC that gets good players,

Roster :

Monta Ellis
John Wall
Amare Stud
Ekpe Udoh
Jerryd Bayless
Wes Mathews
Matt Barnes
Glen Davis
James Posey
Marquis Daniels
Tyson Chandler
Chris Andersen
Ammo


I have alot of ROLE PLAYERS I might have to trade them though , I need to keep my Roster Solid but I need to get rid of Tyson and Marquis or who ever , I need to limit my Role Player to 3-4 or Even 5.


I need some advice!

Trade Bayless and BUMP Mathews To PG?
Put Barnes or Posey To SG and Keep AMMO On SF?

I need to think ahead and have a plan before I Start making decisions.

Im kinda stuck right now , tryna get some decent players.

I only get players that I know how they play.. like MY BACK COURT RIGHT NOW IS OFF THE CHAIN.

I Traded David Lee And Biedrins for Amare which was kinda stupid.

[m y t i n]

I'm *holds fingers up* this close to being done with the game. Play association on superstar for a while and you will see how defense is still trivial in this game.

When playing Miami, Bosh was 11/13(the two he missed I blocked) with 33 pts. I had everyone from AK47 to Ben Wallace on the dude, he couldn't miss.

Anomaly?

Hell no.

Any good post player can drop 40/20/10 at will on my New Orleans Hornets. Double teams dont affect the shot, contesting doesnt decrease the percentage at all.:rolleyes:

My new team:

PG:CP3/ Pargo
SG:Thornton/Ariza
SF:AK47/ Miles
PF:West/ Admunson
C: Okafor/Wallace

That is a great team. Overall 90. I've been simming and we are 8-19.:facepalm

Look at all those defenders, we are a middle of the road defensive team even though our weakest defenders are either West/Miles. SMH.

I've been trying sliders and I cannot find good ones. I cant believe I still have to do this shit.

Yeah I play on Superstar as well and whenever I verse the Heat, Chris Bosh always lights me up on god-like efficiency but he's never scored more than 30 on me. Maybe it is because I lowered his shot tendency and touches. I noticed that they always run this particular play where bosh gets the mid-range J due to an off ball screen and it is always money when I don't contest it.

I have no idea why your simulated wins are so low. My Sacramento Kings seem to be fine. First season, was like 38-44 and my second season was 49-33 and they were roughly an 80+ team overall. Is it just me? Or is the simulated wins are unusually low for good teams? Heat won like only 50 something games and they were the number 1 seed.

[PowerGlove]

Yeah I play on Superstar as well and whenever I verse the Heat, Chris Bosh always lights me up on god-like efficiency but he's never scored more than 30 on me. Maybe it is because I lowered his shot tendency and touches. I noticed that they always run this particular play where bosh gets the mid-range J due to an off ball screen and it is always money when I don't contest it.
I have no idea why your simulated wins are so low. My Sacramento Kings seem to be fine. First season, was like 38-44 and my second season was 49-33 and they were roughly an 80+ team overall. Is it just me? Or is the simulated wins are unusually low for good teams? Heat won like only 50 something games and they were the number 1 seed.
That f*cking play is the GOAT play. I've been messing the sliders because even when it was contested he was making it. It's all good now.

Now my team is 30-22 and the fifth seed in the West. 7.5 games back of the number one seeded lakers and I'm coming for that spot. If I would have adjusted the 3pt shooting earlier I would have been 31-21.:facepalm

I'm playing against the C's in Boston and I am getting eaten alive by Pierce and Allen in the first half. It was like 50-27 at halftime and I come all the way back. It's 74-74 with 32 seconds left and Allen hits a clutch three beating the shot clock. 74-77. So I have eight seconds left. My plan is to get a three up immediately and try to get the offensive rebound if I miss. CP3 comes off the screen beautifully and get the ball right at the top of the key. Perfect release. Money right? Wrong, he bricked it but hold on a minute Okafor slams it in with 4 secs left. 76-77. I try to deny Ray Allen the ball, didnt work, I foul him and he makes them both. 76-79.Timeout. Same play again, CP3 wide open, Rondo got crushed by Okafor's screen. Brutal. Perfect release and another brick to end the game.

[PowerGlove]

Had a cinderella run, lost in the Finals to the Heat in 6.

I beat UTAH, SA and OKC in seven games each(this game is no easy thing) and got demolished by the heat.:cry:

I know the player roles and morale is nothing new, but those are destroying my team.

Delonte West/AK47/Gray/Wallace all want out. Actually, Wallace retired. Three of my best defenders are going to be gone.

[m y t i n]

Had a cinderella run, lost in the Finals to the Heat in 6.

I beat UTAH, SA and OKC in seven games each(this game is no easy thing) and got demolished by the heat.:cry:

I know the player roles and morale is nothing new, but those are destroying my team.

Delonte West/AK47/Gray/Wallace all want out. Actually, Wallace retired. Three of my best defenders are going to be gone.

I had another shot at the heat. Before it was my Sacramento Kings after one season of simulation and now with the Celtics. I got beat down. I couldn't make a bucket.. lols

[AJ2k8]

Started a 29game association and took the 30th pick fixed fantasy draft. Managed to pick up:

C: Kaman
PF: Boozer
SF: Budinger
SG: Kevin Martin
PG: Felton
6: Foye
7: Ridnour
8: Korver
9: Hickson
10: Gray

.. and a few others.

After a few games of trying to get used to Luke Ridnour's light speed release i decided i'd had enough and shipped him, foye and this years 1st for Stephen Jackson. Think i'm 5-4 now but don't really have a backup point...

[Go Getter]

Started a 29game association and took the 30th pick fixed fantasy draft. Managed to pick up:

C: Kaman
PF: Boozer
SF: Budinger
SG: Kevin Martin
PG: Felton
6: Foye
7: Ridnour
8: Korver
9: Hickson
10: Gray

.. and a few others.

After a few games of trying to get used to Luke Ridnour's light speed release i decided i'd had enough and shipped him, foye and this years 1st for Stephen Jackson. Think i'm 5-4 now but don't really have a backup point...


No offense but that team looks pretty crappy...How are you enjoying playing with them?

[AJ2k8]

No offense but that team looks pretty crappy...How are you enjoying playing with them?

Eh i don't mind it to be honest, I like putting together a below average team because it makes me think about what i'm doing more each trip down the court. I managed to find K-Mart's release point which has helped a great deal and Kaman and Boozer can hold their own against most front courts, i say most because a couple of games the rebounding has been ugly.

I recommend Chase Budinger to just about anyone's team, he's just one of those swingmen with a easy to read jumpshot and can shoot from just about anywhere.

Only played one game with Stephen Jackson so far but he adds some firepower from what i can tell and also bumps my overall rating up a little, previously was 72:hammerhead:

[Go Getter]

Eh i don't mind it to be honest, I like putting together a below average team because it makes me think about what i'm doing more each trip down the court. I managed to find K-Mart's release point which has helped a great deal and Kaman and Boozer can hold their own against most front courts, i say most because a couple of games the rebounding has been ugly.

I recommend Chase Budinger to just about anyone's team, he's just one of those swingmen with a easy to read jumpshot and can shoot from just about anywhere.

Only played one game with Stephen Jackson so far but he adds some firepower from what i can tell and also bumps my overall rating up a little, previously was 72:hammerhead:


Nice. I can respect that.

Lol@ Kevin Martin's form I just played against him in myplayer mode and it looks like a WNBA player's.

[AJ2k8]

Nice. I can respect that.

Lol@ Kevin Martin's form I just played against him in myplayer mode and it looks like a WNBA player's.

Yeah i went into shootaround to figure out his shot and i must've got red on the first 30 odd shots but once i found it it's not so bad.

[Go Getter]

Yeah i went into shootaround to figure out his shot and i must've got red on the first 30 odd shots but once i found it it's not so bad.


I have to admit i would have never taken the 30th pick like you I start it over and over until I get a top pick.:D

[AJ2k8]

I have to admit i would have never taken the 30th pick like you I start it over and over until I get a top pick.:D

You can switch picks around using the Y button can you not? :D

[Go Getter]

You can switch picks around using the Y button can you not? :D


I didn't know that...never heard of that.:confusedshrug:

Every time I did the fantasy draft in the past you had to start it over to get a higher pick--I haven't done a fantasy team yet for 2k11.

If I got first through third I'll keep it but no way do I get the 30th pick in my "fantasy."

[AJ2k8]

I didn't know that...never heard of that.:confusedshrug:

Every time I did the fantasy draft in the past you had to start it over to get a higher pick--I haven't done a fantasy team yet for 2k11.

If I got first through third I'll keep it but no way do I get the 30th pick in my "fantasy."

hahah yeah fair enough, i remember 2k5(last 2k i played excessively) didn't have the switch order option in it so maybe it's new to 2k11:confusedshrug:

I have trouble getting into association mode when it's the default teams so i tend to do a lot of fantasy drafts instead.

[AJ2k8]

Well i was about 15ish games into the season and i accidently overwrote my file with an association i'm doing with a mate..fml:facepalm

[bdreason]

My favorite Association team is:

Start with Warriors.

Trade Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins to Bobcats for Stephen Jackson, Gerald Wallace, and a 1st round pick.

Then trade Brendan Wright and two 1st round picks (one is from the Bobcats) to Memphis for Marc Gasol.

Starting lineup:

Steph Curry
Stephen Jackson
Gerald Wallace
David Lee
Marc Gasol

Reserves:

Jeremy Lin (rookie)
Charlie Bell
Dorrell Wright (6th man)
Reggie Williams
Epke Udoh (rookie)
Louis Amundson
and Dan Gadzuric



Team kicks ass.

[Kobe8]

Tell Me why , im on my 4th season and You wont beleive whos on the Free Agency Market?

This with Warriors
--
Amare efin stoudemire!
Monta Ellis!

Both rated 90
------------

And I guess when you come to your 4th season , its pretty easy to get All-Star caliber players.

Tell me why I ended up wit

John Wall
Paul Pierce
Carmelo Anthony
Ekpe Udoh - Rated 89!!!
Dwight Howard!!!
---
6 - Glen Davis
7 - James Posey
8 - I 4got cuz when i acquired those 4 I was like SCREW THIS. it got boring..

my record started like 36-0 and the Mavs beat us.. ( I know out of all the teams)

I got each All-star's year by year, it took me a lot of Player sacrifices.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

^ Why is it that for the first two seasons Monta Ellis averages 29 PPG and always gets Second team All-NBA?

[Wally450]

^^ Paul Pierce is still in the league after 4 years??

[Kobe8]

^ Why is it that for the first two seasons Monta Ellis averages 29 PPG and always gets Second team All-NBA?
i hav no idea why lol.

i traded his ass tho hes so small... he doesnt fit in my TEAM , I like a half-court style... ..... ,, Why is it that LeDiva always gets the MVP award?? !@1st I WAS LIKE WTF?!?!?!?!

[Kobe8]

^^ Paul Pierce is still in the league after 4 years??


yeaa mayneee... im not surprised tho.

[Kobe8]

i just remembered that i signed Amare and traded him 4 1st rounders.. lol somewhere in the east divisions.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

\,, Why is it that LeDiva always gets the MVP award?? !@1st I WAS LIKE WTF?!?!?!?!
Yeah, It happens so many times that I have to tune down his stats. I get sick of watching him win it every year.

[Kobe8]

Yeah, It happens so many times that I have to tune down his stats. I get sick of watching him win it every year.

im sayin , I mean , When he got traded to the Heat , I was like FINALLY NO MORE LEBRONS FACE in the Off-season!! I mean , it would be ok if it was d-wade cuz he's not cocky as lebrons.

[Semi]

got the team I wanted right now with the knicks after 2 offseasons without playoffs. had to give up to talented players i drafted and a few good players in the process but in the end i landed what i wanted. still not really have a stacked bench but i will focus on that during the season and next offseason. here's my team:
pg: chris paul
sg: eric gordon
sf: danilo gallinari
pf: amare stoudemire
c: greg oden
on my bench i got dragic, turiaf, a 72 rated sf and a 76 rated pf.

oden is a beast on the defensive end, got defensive player of the year honors last season. i hope i can play with paul alright, because he is the key to my first playoff run, i hope :)

[Fatal9]

^ I paired up Oden and Paul too.

Paul
Harden
Batum
West
Oden

Bench: Bellinelli, Korver, Turiaf, Pryzbilla

Oden probably going to get defensive player of the year, in a race with Howard. Wanted to get Steph Curry on the team but Paul/Curry is too small of a backcourt (reason I got rid of Thornton).

[Semi]

man, I only played one game but it's hard to play with paul. sure I crack the assists up, but he's getting blocked every time he drives to the hoop. need to get his jumper-release as this will be the only way to get points with him.

[Semi]

1-4 people. didn't quite figure it out right now :banghead:

[Brujesino]

Started one with the warriors currently 3-1 in second place to the.......Kings:lol Lakers are 1-4 with one of those loses coming to me.Serves them right in my game agianst them Stephen curry in the first minute of the game got hurt when kobe fouled him but there was no call?!?!?! lost him for 1-2 weeks with a back strain monta ellis then whent on to kill them.

[KG215]

Wish I could settle on one team to get rolling with in Association mode.

I keep going back and forth between the Thunder and Celtics. I have a dynasty going with both, but would like to just focus on one and really get going.

What's everyone playing on difficutly wise and slider wise? I started on All-Star/Sim, but gone blown out in my first couple of games and went back to Pro/Sim, and won my next game by 15. On All-Star/Sim I would just go on too many long shooting droughts and couldn't defend to save my life.

[irondarts]

Finally settled on playing with the Wizards in Association mode. John Wall is a beast and Arenas is nasty in the game as well. Blatche is good as well, Hinrich is kind of sucking it up for me. Overall though i like playing with this team a lot. Hopefully i don't get bored with this and go back to just playing the my player mode.

[Go Getter]

I luv the fact that if you win a championship you see the team at the White House and get pictures taken with President Obama! YES!!!! 2K really did an amazing job this year! :bowdown:


They copied Madden...but yeah, it is kinda nice.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

:facepalm
So annoying when LeBron wins MVP while averaging 23/7/7 :facepalm

[RapsFan]

Anyone been able to deal Melo to the Magic to play with Dwight?

[AJ2k8]

Hadn't played 2k11 for a few weeks but decided to get back into it a lil... Told me niece and nephew to choose a team each and i'd see what i could do with them. One chose the Bulls and the other chose the Pistons, now i thought for sure that the Bulls would be better now and in the future but i hit the trade screens and absolutely destroyed a couple of other teams.

Heres a few of the trades i made with the pistons:

Prince+Hamilton+Two 1st rounders for Amare Stoudemire and Landry Fields
Greg Monroe+Ben Gordon+2nd round pick for Monta Ellis and David Lee
Ben Wallace+T-mac+Charlie V+Jerebko for Stephen Jackson and fillers

I could've made the last one better but pulled the trigger without thinking, still my lineup with them stands at:

PG: Rodney Stuckey
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Stephen Jackson
PF: Amare Stoudemire
C: David Lee
6: Jason Maxiell
7: Will Bynum
8: Terrico White
9: Austin Daye
10>:Scrubs

[BankShot]

I'm 1/3 through my first season in Association Mode as the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Here are a couple of trades done by other teams so far:

Steve Nash & Earl Clark for Jermaine O'Neal and Nate Robinson :eek:

Carl Landry & Dalembert for Ben Gordon and Ben Wallace

Duhon & Ryan Anderson for Rafer Alston

Sasha Vujacic for DJ White and Thabo Sefolosha

I like how active the CPU is so far.

[BankShot]

Elton Brand for Tyson Chandler and Ian Mahinmi

Brand/Chandler also happened in My Player

[BankShot]

Wow, wow, wow, more blockbusters.

Baron Davis for Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla

T-Mac for Rudy Fernandez

[magnax1]

What's the online franchise like in here? Can you play multiple seasons, or just one?

[irondarts]

Finally settled on playing with the Wizards in Association mode. John Wall is a beast and Arenas is nasty in the game as well. Blatche is good as well, Hinrich is kind of sucking it up for me. Overall though i like playing with this team a lot. Hopefully i don't get bored with this and go back to just playing the my player mode.
Got bored of the Wizards. Finally settled on the Bucks.

My starting 5 is:
Brandon Jennings
Lance Stephenson
John Salmons
Corey Maggette
Andrew Bogut

Bench:
Michael Redd
Willie Warren
Drew Gooden

i'm 4-4 right now. Have lost 4 in a row. However, trading for Lance Stephenson was great, he is incredible in this game. Right now hes averaging 22, 7 and 7. He's already had 2 triple doubles, he's been nice as hell. Gooden is useless, Redd is averaging almost 20ppg off the bench. Bogut's offense is bad so far.

[RandyOrton]

How are online leagues in 2K11? PS3

[SEEBASS1234]

Tell Me why , im on my 4th season and You wont beleive whos on the Free Agency Market?

This with Warriors
--
Amare efin stoudemire!
Monta Ellis!

Both rated 90
------------

And I guess when you come to your 4th season , its pretty easy to get All-Star caliber players.

Tell me why I ended up wit

John Wall
Paul Pierce
Carmelo Anthony
Ekpe Udoh - Rated 89!!!
Dwight Howard!!!
---
6 - Glen Davis
7 - James Posey
8 - I 4got cuz when i acquired those 4 I was like SCREW THIS. it got boring..

my record started like 36-0 and the Mavs beat us.. ( I know out of all the teams)

I got each All-star's year by year, it took me a lot of Player sacrifices.
you clearly adjusted the contracts...You have around 3-4 max contracts and that doesn't work

[adamikuno]

Most everyone realizes Kobe is past his prime. Hes a step slower, hes dealing with multiple injuries, his numbers have dropped dramatically. Hes still better than 99 of NBA players. Any team except maybe Miami would be crazy not to trade for him if the deal was on the table. No ones bashing Bryant yet.

[JrueHoliday11]

How are online leagues in 2K11? PS3

not bad since after that patch

[NY-Knicks]

Had a good roster but fcked up a couple of trades. I had Al Horford but traded him away, don't know why. I play really uptempo. I hardly play in a halfcourt set and when I do I get buckets thanks to Amar'e. Don't really need a center but have a solid big man rotation. Regret trading away Bill Walker, Terrence Williams and Landry Fields. Especially Williams, going to try to get him back later. Used him to get OJ Mayo. I won't trade Mayo, Chandler or Amar'e.

After three games with the Knicks in this mode (3-0) this is my roster:

PG: Jrue Holiday / Lance Stephenson (play him at the 1) / Acie Law
SG: OJ Mayo / Arron Afflalo / JJ Redick
SF: Wilson Chandler / Dorrell Wright / DeMarre Carroll
PF: Amar'e Stoudemire / Ekpe Udoh / Tyler Hansbrough
C: Greg Oden / Nene

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Started an association to try and revive the 76ers. After some trade magic this is what I came up with. I want this team to be an overall balanced team with guys who can play multiple positions with a lot of frontcourt depth.

1. Jrue Holiday/Sherod Collins - Lou Williams is a good backup and can score in bunches when he gets hot but I needed someone who wouldn't dominate the ball as much since I have Evan Turner playing PG mostly when Holiday is on the bench.

2. Evan Turner/Chris Douglas-Roberts - Turner is going to be the star of this team so I needed to get rid of Igoudala to give him that role. Douglas-Roberts was acquired in a trade with Milwaukee to give me some scoring off of the bench.

3. Gerald Wallace/Thaddeus Young/Darington Hobson - G Wall is a great defender that can get to the line and rebound. He also can shoot the 3 which helps when Holiday or Turner is penetrating or I posting up with my bigs. Thad Young is a great sixth man and is an overall solid player. Hobson was just used to make salaries match but he is a decent 3 point shooter.

4. Antawn Jamison/Tim Duncan/Darnell Jackson - I originally got Jamison and Varejao from Cleveland by trading Lou Williams and Elton Brand. I know Jamison is old, but he provides rebounding with good 3 point shooting and he has a pretty decent post up game on here. I got Timmy by trading Iggy for him earlier in the season (I know the Spurs are idiots :hammerhead: )

5. Tim Duncan/Samuel Dalembert/Tony Battie/Hassan Whiteside (res.) - I desperately needed a low post scorer that can defend the paint and rebound and who better than the Big Fundamental? I know he is old, but he is still very effective. I had Varejao, but he didn't want to play a bench role so I traded him to Sacramento for Dalembert and the young rookie Hassan Whiteside and a 1st Round Pick (I know the Kings are idiots:hammerhead: ) I don't need my bench bigs to be a scoring threat I just need them to defend and rebound which Dalembert is very good at. He also has only 1 year left on his contract which gives me some leverage in case I need to trade for another big.

We are currently a league best 24-2 and #1 in power rankings our 2 losses coming from Atlanta and Cleveland (yes you read that correctly. Mo Williams had a career night he was like Jordan incarnated out there) *On a side note the Spurs are somehow 22-4 and apparently Iggy wants out lol

[knickballer]

Needs a bump.

My second yr with NJ, new rosters, draft class

PG: D-Will/Farmer/Vujacic
SG: Affallo/Bellini/Vujacic
SF: Gallo/Battier/Morrow
PF: Sullinger/Wright
C: Lopez/Plumlee

I basically traded Dominque James and like 2 1st rounders for Gallo(one future)
I drafted Sullinger with my 1st overall pick
Signed Affallo and Battier to good contracts. Both are great players.. Battier lock down defender and Affallo is a good defender who's extremely sufficicent.

My team is beasting right now.. Good mix of everyting, balanced, good shooting, good size. And I have a nice bench mob.

[BankShot]

I recently started a Miami Heat association.... 12 min quarters, no trade override, Hall-of-Fame difficulty, injuries on.... ya know, the works.

I traded Bosh/Chalmers for Odom/Bynum, Miller for Dorell Wright, and signed my generic defensive big-man I created a while back and always forget to delete until after i started an association (Boomer Newton) Also, somewhere along the line I was able to trade for Aaron Aflalo.... don't really remember the exact trade.

I also acquired a bunch of 2nd rounders, which I combined with my 2011 1st rounder to move up to the 21st pick, and I grabbed a slashing SG (Kirkland).... and signed Mike Taylor to the minimum in the offseason, and will likely build him up to be a solid back-up PG.

PG: Wade/Bibby/Taylor
SG: Afflalo/Kirkland/House
SF: James/Wright/Jones
PF: Odom/Haslem
C: Bynum/Newton/Ilgauskas

I won 61 games the first season... currently on pace for 62 games. As of now, my plan is to resign Odom in the offseason as a 6th man, and promote Boomer to the starting PF spot. He's 6'11" and a good rebounder, and a great big-defender and shot blocker with good hands.

What do ya think

[BankShot]

Needs a bump.

My second yr with NJ, new rosters, draft class

PG: D-Will/Farmer/Vujacic
SG: Affallo/Bellini/Vujacic
SF: Gallo/Battier/Morrow
PF: Sullinger/Wright
C: Lopez/Plumlee

I basically traded Dominque James and like 2 1st rounders for Gallo(one future)
I drafted Sullinger with my 1st overall pick
Signed Affallo and Battier to good contracts. Both are great players.. Battier lock down defender and Affallo is a good defender who's extremely sufficicent.

My team is beasting right now.. Good mix of everyting, balanced, good shooting, good size. And I have a nice bench mob.

Actually a very well balanced squad right there. Really the only thing you're missing is a wing that can create his own shot off the dribble. Other than that, you're pretty much set for the present and future.

[irondarts]

Needs a bump.

My second yr with NJ, new rosters, draft class

PG: D-Will/Farmer/Vujacic
SG: Affallo/Bellini/Vujacic
SF: Gallo/Battier/Morrow
PF: Sullinger/Wright
C: Lopez/Plumlee

I basically traded Dominque James and like 2 1st rounders for Gallo(one future)
I drafted Sullinger with my 1st overall pick
Signed Affallo and Battier to good contracts. Both are great players.. Battier lock down defender and Affallo is a good defender who's extremely sufficicent.

My team is beasting right now.. Good mix of everyting, balanced, good shooting, good size. And I have a nice bench mob.


I'm nearing the finish of my season, wondering what the draft is like, who went First overall? i have the imported class from NBADraft.net.

[BankShot]

I'm nearing the finish of my season, wondering what the draft is like, who went First overall? i have the imported class from NBADraft.net.

Assuming the player ratings for the incoming draft class are relatively accurate, I too am quite curious as to not only who was the first pick, but how the draft ended up playing out.

[D12"Magic"]

PG-D-Will/Farmar
SG-Courtney Lee/Morrow
SF-Tayshaun Prince/Outlaw/Rookie
PF-Bosh/Tyler Hansbrough/Rookie
C-D.Jordan/Rookie

Need more depth at the center position and im still trying to get rid of Outlaw. But a Great starting 5. Bench is not that bad Morrow good scoring shooter. Farmar great when you need a quick 3. Hansbrough is a great player and should be starting but Bosh is better. And these rookies suck so I rotate the C position with Jordan and Bosh sometimes.

[Bandito]

I am with the Bucks and this what I have from my starting 5


Jennings (88)
Redd(75)/Salmons(79)/Childress(72)
Carmelo(I don't remember got him for the FA)
Gooden(Don't remember, like 68? He's a beast in this game from some reason)
Bogut(I don't know his rating but he sucks in this game)
Bench
Maggette
Dooling
Dalembert
Scrubs...

[dukeblue4life]

My goal is to make the Charlotte Bobcats into contenders. This basicly resulted in shipping many key players out and starting over from scratch as the current system doesn't work

Current Roster

PG: Stephen Curry, Daniel Gibson

SG: Gerald Henderson, Kelenna Azubukie, Anthony Parker, Kyle Korver

SF: Al-Faruq Aminu,

PF: Serge Ibaka, Eduardo Najara

C: Joel Pryzbilla, Solomon Alabi, Anjinca?

This team is heavily dependent on the 3. We literally live and die by the three. However, Curry is good enough to dish the ball to get it inside if he can't hit threes so that helps.

Been without Ibaka for 2 weeks so I had to move Aminu to the PF and rotate guys in for stretches based on need for size from time to time. Still yet to lose sitting at 8-0 right now. However, living by the 3 results in blowing one team out by 30 one night, and going to OT and edging a team by a few points.


Overall its a really fun and really young team. We're 17.6 Mill under the salary cap and will have 30 mill to use over the off season with the core of the starters and scorers all returning. Also have one pick in the draft, 1st round from the Trail Blazers. This team is going places in a hurry!

What do you guys think of this team?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I started a new Association with the Trailblazers. They are really a deep team especially after the Gerald Wallace trade.

I made a trade to dump Andre Miller and get D.J. Augustin, a player I think has a lot of potential and I love his game and he really fits with what I'm trying to do with this team.

Brandon Roy is an absolute beast in this game. There isn't anything he can't do. He can score inside and out, he can handle the ball well, and he can defend.

Gerald Wallace is a great defender/rebounder and a great 3rd option. He is so athletic and great at getting to the line. He has underrated range also.

LaMarcus Aldridge is a great 1b option and a beast down low. He can take a lot of bigs off the dribble and he is automatic from 18ft and in with his sweet, quick jumper. Great free throw shooter as well. His post defense could use a little work but he has so much upside.

Greg Oden is young and injury prone but when healthy is an absolute BEAST. There is hardly anyone that can stop him on the low block. He doesn't have a refined post game, but his sheer size and strength make up for it. And his best quality is his defense which is stellar. Great shot blocker and post defender.

This is my team:

D.J. Augustin/Patrick Mills/Armon Johnson
Brandon Roy/Wesley Matthews/Rudy Fernandez
Gerald Wallace/Luke Babbit
LaMarcus Aldridge
Greg Oden/Desanga Diop/Jarron Collins

I had to let Camby and Batum go because they didn't want to come off of the bench. It sucks because I really like Batum :hammerhead:

This team has great shooters. We don't live by the 3, but we can really stroke it when we need to. Matthews is a great spark off of the bench as a Sixth Man. There was even one game where he had 28 points off of the bench in only 28 minutes when no one else on our team could make any shots. LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy are my 1a/1b. I usually go to Aldridge early and let Roy take over in the 3rd and close teams out. I just love how balanced this team is and how we get contributions from everywhere. Anyone can have a 20+ point game. After coming back from injury, D.J. Augustin had a 29 point game :oldlol: We are currently 10-1 because we lost to the Celtics

[AJ2k8]

Ay Dukeblue4life, 8-0 is a pretty good record with that, considered changing difficulty?:D Anyway decent team to build a future with, would try and steal a draft pick more though.

That portland team is good and will beast in years to come, Aldridge was one of my favourite PF's when i played with him and Patty Mills can catch fire from range off the bench.:cheers:

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Ay Dukeblue4life, 8-0 is a pretty good record with that, considered changing difficulty?:D Anyway decent team to build a future with, would try and steal a draft pick more though.

That portland team is good and will beast in years to come, Aldridge was one of my favourite PF's when i played with him and Patty Mills can catch fire from range off the bench.:cheers:

Yeah it's a really good, young team with a lot of upside. La is such a great player and great finisher down low and a really well rounded PF. And Patty Mills can get hot quickly. One time he came in and hit 4 threes in like 5 minutes :oldlol: He could be a little more consistent but he's a really good backup. He did really well when Augustin went out with back spasms

[dukeblue4life]

Ay Dukeblue4life, 8-0 is a pretty good record with that, considered changing difficulty?:D Anyway decent team to build a future with, would try and steal a draft pick more though.

That portland team is good and will beast in years to come, Aldridge was one of my favourite PF's when i played with him and Patty Mills can catch fire from range off the bench.:cheers:

You won't believe it but it is HOF difficulty. The record could very easily be 5-3 because the I rallied on a 10-2 run to force OT against the Pacers( awful game, steff started like 1-12) then beat the Heat on a last second shot by Ibaka cutting to the basket in a game where we couldn't miss. I forget the other game that was close but we only won by 4. Had we not been home it may have turned out different.

My defense really is the difference. When you time the shot block right you can throw guys off and get them cold. When you have Serge Ibaka who is finally healthy, and Aminu down low, then you can throw shots and get gaurds icy to where they won't hit. This team has surprisingly good defense.

And to the Trailblazers association, I am a huge Bobcats fan( lol sad but true ) and DJ and Crash are my two favorite players. I was crushed when they traded Crash. Killed our playoff hopes right there.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

You won't believe it but it is HOF difficulty. The record could very easily be 5-3 because the I rallied on a 10-2 run to force OT against the Pacers( awful game, steff started like 1-12) then beat the Heat on a last second shot by Ibaka cutting to the basket in a game where we couldn't miss. I forget the other game that was close but we only won by 4. Had we not been home it may have turned out different.

My defense really is the difference. When you time the shot block right you can throw guys off and get them cold. When you have Serge Ibaka who is finally healthy, and Aminu down low, then you can throw shots and get gaurds icy to where they won't hit. This team has surprisingly good defense.

And to the Trailblazers association, I am a huge Bobcats fan( lol sad but true ) and DJ and Crash are my two favorite players. I was crushed when they traded Crash. Killed our playoff hopes right there.

Same here. I get such good games on HOF difficulty in this association. The defense really is the key. Most of the wins I have had have been blowouts. A few have been close. You just shut the other team down and pound it inside and the buckets will come. Plus having a team full of shooters with two 7ft-ers down low makes it a little easier :oldlol:

But I get realistic games for the most part. Of course the CPU still cheats to score and win games, but it's expected. I don't feel like I lose directly because of cheating. The only game I felt slightly cheated in was in the game I lost against the Hawks in OT. We were tied at 108 and Joe Johnson missed a jumper. There was about 4 seconds left so I sprinted up the floor with Roy and pulled up for a WIDE OPEN mid range shot. It missed wide right :facepalm

I felt I was cheated there cuz Roy had been stroking it all game but we went to overtime so I still had a chance to win. When we get in overtime, the Hawks don't miss a shot. I'm contesting EVERYTHING. Hinrich is hitting contested 3's in traffic. Horford hitting jumpers with Greg Oden in his face. Crawford hitting fadeaway 3's with Brandon Roy in his face. Meanwhile, we can't buy a bucket. I'm getting very good looks with perfect releases and missing shots I was making all game. I swear they had more points in overtime than they did in the 4th quarter :oldlol:

[dukeblue4life]

Same here. I get such good games on HOF difficulty in this association. The defense really is the key. Most of the wins I have had have been blowouts. A few have been close. You just shut the other team down and pound it inside and the buckets will come. Plus having a team full of shooters with two 7ft-ers down low makes it a little easier :oldlol:

But I get realistic games for the most part. Of course the CPU still cheats to score and win games, but it's expected. I don't feel like I lose directly because of cheating. The only game I felt slightly cheated in was in the game I lost against the Hawks in OT. We were tied at 108 and Joe Johnson missed a jumper. There was about 4 seconds left so I sprinted up the floor with Roy and pulled up for a WIDE OPEN mid range shot. It missed wide right :facepalm

I felt I was cheated there cuz Roy had been stroking it all game but we went to overtime so I still had a chance to win. When we get in overtime, the Hawks don't miss a shot. I'm contesting EVERYTHING. Hinrich is hitting contested 3's in traffic. Horford hitting jumpers with Greg Oden in his face. Crawford hitting fadeaway 3's with Brandon Roy in his face. Meanwhile, we can't buy a bucket. I'm getting very good looks with perfect releases and missing shots I was making all game. I swear they had more points in overtime than they did in the 4th quarter :oldlol:

I agree. HOF is the only way to play because the defense is the most realistic. Other levels let you take silly ill-advised shots and let you score a lot. In HOF mode, you have to work to set guys up for shots or you will have a brick fest and 10 points at half time.

The big thing is, you have to work to finish off an opponent so that the lead is big enough to be maintained. If you keep it too close then the other team starts becoming super human and making crazy shots. Plus you have to let your star take clutch shots late in the game or your guys will choke under the pressure. Its a real realistic game overall. I love association mode.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I agree. HOF is the only way to play because the defense is the most realistic. Other levels let you take silly ill-advised shots and let you score a lot. In HOF mode, you have to work to set guys up for shots or you will have a brick fest and 10 points at half time.

The big thing is, you have to work to finish off an opponent so that the lead is big enough to be maintained. If you keep it too close then the other team starts becoming super human and making crazy shots. Plus you have to let your star take clutch shots late in the game or your guys will choke under the pressure. Its a real realistic game overall. I love association mode.

Yeah Association mode is great. I just love my team. We have no weaknesses. Now My Player on HOF is a whole different story :oldlol: You can only control one guy so you can only do so much about the cheating. I can only play on All-Star on My Player.

One thing I don't like about Association mode though is how the CPU tries to low ball you in trades. Sometimes they ask for too much in return for just one player that's not even a star. I know rebuilding teams will be more aggressive in their trade demands but even championship teams will demand too much in a trade and try to rip you off.

[AJ2k8]

All this talk of association mode made me want to make a new one:D

Picked a random team and came up with the Kings, decided i didn't like some of their lineup and made some quick changes.. New lineup is..

Flynn
'Reke
Mike Miller
K-Love
DeMarcus Cousins

Udonis Haslem
Casspi
Jeter
Krstic

So the starting lineup is alright but the rest is average, anyway had fun playing the first game and am very impressed by DMC and Flynn. Reke had an ugly game but i think i'll find his niche' or spot in the team as i play along:cheers:

[dukeblue4life]

All this talk of association mode made me want to make a new one:D

Picked a random team and came up with the Kings, decided i didn't like some of their lineup and made some quick changes.. New lineup is..

Flynn
'Reke
Mike Miller
K-Love
DeMarcus Cousins

Udonis Haslem
Casspi
Jeter
Krstic

So the starting lineup is alright but the rest is average, anyway had fun playing the first game and am very impressed by DMC and Flynn. Reke had an ugly game but i think i'll find his niche' or spot in the team as i play along:cheers:


I like this team overall. I bet playing with a back court of Reke and Flynn is fun. A lot of speed there. You also have some perimeter game with K-Love and Flynn. The bench isn't great but still solid. Haslem off the bench is nice for foul trouble possibilities. I always liked playing with Casspi too.

Whats your pick situation? How many and what rounds? What about cap space for building the team up in the future.

Great team, whats your record?

[dukeblue4life]

Yeah Association mode is great. I just love my team. We have no weaknesses. Now My Player on HOF is a whole different story :oldlol: You can only control one guy so you can only do so much about the cheating. I can only play on All-Star on My Player.

One thing I don't like about Association mode though is how the CPU tries to low ball you in trades. Sometimes they ask for too much in return for just one player that's not even a star. I know rebuilding teams will be more aggressive in their trade demands but even championship teams will demand too much in a trade and try to rip you off.


Definitely. They also rob you of picks even when their player is worse then the one you are trading. They still want a first round pick and it makes no sense. I am careful to hold onto picks or offer later round picks or ones in the future.

As for my season I finally lost today to an 11-2 Suns team :confusedshrug:


I got off to a slow start and found myself down 19-9 in the first quarter with everyone out of rhythm. I held my own in the second quarter but was still down by a bunch. The team really stepped up in the second half and finally tied it up with one minute to go. We had an awful possession after a great defensive stop and then I blew it coming off a screen and gave Hill an open 3. Korver missed a potentially tying 3 with 1 second left off the inbound and lost. Now 12-1 so still great.

I love this game, its so realistic and guys step up when they are needed. Its just like it is in real life.

[AJ2k8]

I like this team overall. I bet playing with a back court of Reke and Flynn is fun. A lot of speed there. You also have some perimeter game with K-Love and Flynn. The bench isn't great but still solid. Haslem off the bench is nice for foul trouble possibilities. I always liked playing with Casspi too.

Whats your pick situation? How many and what rounds? What about cap space for building the team up in the future.

Great team, whats your record?

I had to ship my 2012 first rounder to get flynn and love but that didn't bother me too much, might do if i end up playing through 2 seasons.. Used the 2nd rounders in packages elsewhere so now i've got my 1st rounder for the current season which will be high up because i've decided to get my ass kicked on HOF until i get used to it and the Celtics 1st rounder next season which could be half decent depending on how they go. I usually play on just All Star because i have a tendency to play gimmicky offence and undisciplined defence which would breed inconsistency but i figure if i make a concerted effort to play properly i could have some fun aswell:cheers:

Anyway in terms of cap space i don't know the exact figure but i'm reasonably sure it'll be 20 odd million under the cap because i've shipped off most of the bad contracts that the kings had and have mostly team options on the youngsters..

0-3 currently but am starting to get used to how i'm gonna have to play to win, doesn't bother me if i lose all 29 games this season, will only guarantee a better draft pick:D

[dukeblue4life]

I had to ship my 2012 first rounder to get flynn and love but that didn't bother me too much, might do if i end up playing through 2 seasons.. Used the 2nd rounders in packages elsewhere so now i've got my 1st rounder for the current season which will be high up because i've decided to get my ass kicked on HOF until i get used to it and the Celtics 1st rounder next season which could be half decent depending on how they go. I usually play on just All Star because i have a tendency to play gimmicky offence and undisciplined defence which would breed inconsistency but i figure if i make a concerted effort to play properly i could have some fun aswell:cheers:

Anyway in terms of cap space i don't know the exact figure but i'm reasonably sure it'll be 20 odd million under the cap because i've shipped off most of the bad contracts that the kings had and have mostly team options on the youngsters..

0-3 currently but am starting to get used to how i'm gonna have to play to win, doesn't bother me if i lose all 29 games this season, will only guarantee a better draft pick:D

Sounds good. Keep on working with HOF mode because once you get the hang of it, its the most realistic game play on the game. It forces you to set guys up which will be easy for you with Reke and Flynn dishing it. Also get fluent with the shooting motions of every shooter that way you can develop a rhythm and score threes back when the CPU decides to let a silly drive result in 2 points. Thats how I play, force 2 pointers and answer with 3s. I live and die by the 3, but you have to almost on HOF mode. 12-1 suggests pretty legit shooting. Just have to get your team to that point and you'll be fine. Sounds fun

[AJ2k8]

Got destroyed by the Bulls, couldn't quite handle Deng early on and my transition D could be improved.. Faced the Bucks and was looking like heading into OT before my player fouled a 3pt jumpshooter even though i wasn't moving towards him when he shot it, just pressed the block button and for some reason he got the call so lost that by 2 points but all is looking good..:cheers:

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Had a crazy game against Miami. Firstly, D Wade got injured after only playing 6 minutes. It was weird because he didn't even get fouled. Someone just made a jumper and then 5 seconds later he was subbed out of the game even though the ball wasn't dead :oldlol: (so many glitches in this game). Then I got LeBron in early foul trouble...and Ilgauskas...and Bosh :oldlol: I ended up shooting 38 free throws in the game. We won 118 -108. Gerald Wallace held LeBron to 12 points on 5-16 shooting. Aldridge had 29 points on 11-18 and Roy had 23 on 9-18

[dukeblue4life]

[QUOTE=Mr. I'm So Rad]Had a crazy game against Miami. Firstly, D Wade got injured after only playing 6 minutes. It was weird because he didn't even get fouled. Someone just made a jumper and then 5 seconds later he was subbed out of the game even though the ball wasn't dead :oldlol: (so many glitches in this game). Then I got LeBron in early foul trouble...and Ilgauskas...and Bosh :oldlol: I ended up shooting 38 free throws in the game. We won 118 -108. Gerald Wallace held LeBron to 12 points on 5-16 shooting. Aldridge had 29 points on 11-18 and Roy had 23 on 9-18[/QUOTE

Wallace is actually a really good matchup for Lebron. He is physical and quick enough to keep pace with him all game. I got the chance to see this matchup live when Wallace was still a Bobcat. It was a competitive game. I really wish he was still with the Cats. Wouldn't make much sense to go after him currently with the setup of my team.

I really want Toney Douglas as a solid backup PG because he can shoot. The CPU is demanding way too much. Has anyone else realized how good a 3point shooter Douglas is?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Wallace is actually a really good matchup for Lebron. He is physical and quick enough to keep pace with him all game. I got the chance to see this matchup live when Wallace was still a Bobcat. It was a competitive game. I really wish he was still with the Cats. Wouldn't make much sense to go after him currently with the setup of my team.

I really want Toney Douglas as a solid backup PG because he can shoot. The CPU is demanding way too much. Has anyone else realized how good a 3point shooter Douglas is?

Yeah Wallace has great size, quickness and length to bother LeBron. He can focus more of his energy on defending him also because he isn't the main option on my team (He's 3rd or 4th). I love throwing alley-oops to him. It's so fun playing with a guy that's so athletic and such a good defender.

And Toney Douglas is a solid backup PG that can play the 2 also. He's a great shooter and good on ball defender. He may not want to play that role though. When I had my Knicks association I had to make Toney Douglas the 6th Man because he got mad being a Role Player :oldlol:

[BankShot]

Just started a Golden State Warriors association

Traded Biedrins/Filler for Tyson Chandler

Somehow swapped first-round picks with the Wizards, and won the lottery.... and drafted an offense-oriented PF to take over for David Lee and next to Chandler.

Interesting offseason move by the CPU:

Sacramento signs Carmelo Anthony AND Zach Randolph

(Tyreke/Melo/Z-Bo/DMC :eek: )

[dukeblue4life]

Just started a Golden State Warriors association

Traded Biedrins/Filler for Tyson Chandler

Somehow swapped first-round picks with the Wizards, and won the lottery.... and drafted an offense-oriented PF to take over for David Lee and next to Chandler.

Interesting offseason move by the CPU:

Sacramento signs Carmelo Anthony AND Zach Randolph

(Tyreke/Melo/Z-Bo/DMC :eek: )


Wow thats definitely a step in the right direction for the Kings. They do have a lot of cap space and favorable contracts on Reke and Cousins as they are both on their rookie contracts. Its a fun team to use if you are looking to have fun building a team. Reke is one of my favorite players too.

I like the pick swap too. Chandler for Beidrens is a plus too. I have Steff Curry on my Bobcats association and love his shot. Monte Ellis' shot is good too. Hows the record?

[dukeblue4life]

Yeah Wallace has great size, quickness and length to bother LeBron. He can focus more of his energy on defending him also because he isn't the main option on my team (He's 3rd or 4th). I love throwing alley-oops to him. It's so fun playing with a guy that's so athletic and such a good defender.

And Toney Douglas is a solid backup PG that can play the 2 also. He's a great shooter and good on ball defender. He may not want to play that role though. When I had my Knicks association I had to make Toney Douglas the 6th Man because he got mad being a Role Player :oldlol:

Haha I have never had this problem because I tend to use Toney way more then I should because I am a huge ACC fan and he was my favorite non Duke player to watch when he was at FSU. He is usually a starter for my teams :oldlol:

[AJ2k8]

Well made a slight change to my Kings team.. well slight changes midseason.

Firstly the bench was starting to frustrate me so i made a couple more moves for some veterans. Seeing that Derek Fisher is always unhappy in LA i took advantage and packaged together some players for him to backup flynn and then signed Jerry Stackhouse to the vet's min. My bench is now D-Fish, Stackhouse, Omri Casspi, Haslem, Krstic; more shooters much more experienced.

Then i copped a small injury to Jonny Flynn so i decided to start him on the bench and start Derek at the 2 and run the point with Evans and wow he is much better. Quickness and handles etc. seem to be about the same but passing out of double teams Reke isn't as bad as Flynn, finishes a little bit better inside and defences pay more attention to him in the screen and roll. So i headed to the Trade Finder to see what i could get for him and the Celtics 1st pick, turns out the Clippers were offering Eric Gordon who's on the same contract, same age, same potential but 10 ratings higher and would allow me to play Reke at the point. So did that and managed to take their first rounder at the same time, found out why though, they're currently 5-0 and the Celtics are 1-4:lol... Hoping that balances itself out come the end of the season.

[dukeblue4life]

Well made a slight change to my Kings team.. well slight changes midseason.

Firstly the bench was starting to frustrate me so i made a couple more moves for some veterans. Seeing that Derek Fisher is always unhappy in LA i took advantage and packaged together some players for him to backup flynn and then signed Jerry Stackhouse to the vet's min. My bench is now D-Fish, Stackhouse, Omri Casspi, Haslem, Krstic; more shooters much more experienced.

Then i copped a small injury to Jonny Flynn so i decided to start him on the bench and start Derek at the 2 and run the point with Evans and wow he is much better. Quickness and handles etc. seem to be about the same but passing out of double teams Reke isn't as bad as Flynn, finishes a little bit better inside and defences pay more attention to him in the screen and roll. So i headed to the Trade Finder to see what i could get for him and the Celtics 1st pick, turns out the Clippers were offering Eric Gordon who's on the same contract, same age, same potential but 10 ratings higher and would allow me to play Reke at the point. So did that and managed to take their first rounder at the same time, found out why though, they're currently 5-0 and the Celtics are 1-4:lol... Hoping that balances itself out come the end of the season.


I would definitely say that is an improvement. I like the strategy for going for experience off the bench. I have absolutely no experience on my team. We are a group of young shooters and defensive minded rebounders. Thats all. Experience is something I may look for though because I have Pryzbilla( A+ rebounder) but no solid back up center who can rebound that good. May look to add another A- or better rebounded who doesnt have to be a big scorer (Reggie Evans comes to mind) Should be a favorable contract and I will use my draft pick to draft a rebounder too.

Really loving working with this team. 2K11 association mode is seriously the best game mode on the game IMO.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Had a great game against Philly. G Wall finished with 31 points on 11-14 shooting and went 3-5 from beyond the arc. He even hit a crazy deep last second 3. He finished with 31/6/2/2/2 and no turnovers in about 34 minutes. La was in foul trouble the entire game but finished with 22 points. He had 10 in the first half but most of those points came in garbage time :oldlol: same with Roy who finished with 20. Augustin had a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists. Oden was in foul trouble the entire game as well :oldlol:

Thad Young was killing us he had like 30 points but we shut everyone else down. Honestly I don't even know how he had that many points I don't remember him scoring that much lol

But this game shows how balanced of a team we are. Anyone can go off for 30+ point games like G Wall did. So that makes us 10-2 in 2nd place behind the Mavericks. Roy better be an All-Star this year. He is going to get in as a reserve I think. I hope La does too. They both deserve it. One of them better make one of the All Defensive teams as well. They all play great defense

[dukeblue4life]

Had a great game against Philly. G Wall finished with 31 points on 11-14 shooting and went 3-5 from beyond the arc. He even hit a crazy deep last second 3. He finished with 31/6/2/2/2 and no turnovers in about 34 minutes. La was in foul trouble the entire game but finished with 22 points. He had 10 in the first half but most of those points came in garbage time :oldlol: same with Roy who finished with 20. Augustin had a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists. Oden was in foul trouble the entire game as well :oldlol:

Thad Young was killing us he had like 30 points but we shut everyone else down. Honestly I don't even know how he had that many points I don't remember him scoring that much lol

But this game shows how balanced of a team we are. Anyone can go off for 30+ point games like G Wall did. So that makes us 10-2 in 2nd place behind the Mavericks. Roy better be an All-Star this year. He is going to get in as a reserve I think. I hope La does too. They both deserve it. One of them better make one of the All Defensive teams as well. They all play great defense

I am loving this franchise. This is a great idea and honestly I am hating that I had to part ways with DJ Augusitne in my association. He is my favorite real Bobcat now that Crash is gone. The fact that you combined the two again on a solid team is great. I also like Diop in the back up center role. Charlotte is stuck trying to get contributions from him and that is really not his role. How much are you getting out of him? Great to see the franchise going so well. Keep us posted

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I am loving this franchise. This is a great idea and honestly I am hating that I had to part ways with DJ Augusitne in my association. He is my favorite real Bobcat now that Crash is gone. The fact that you combined the two again on a solid team is great. I also like Diop in the back up center role. Charlotte is stuck trying to get contributions from him and that is really not his role. How much are you getting out of him? Great to see the franchise going so well. Keep us posted

Yeah they are great together and I LOVE throwing alley-oops to Wallace with Augustin.

Diop is solid in the backup center role. I don't really ask too much of him except to block shots, rebound and protect the basket. He does that pretty well. They only thing is that he struggles MIGHTILY at the line. He's lucky to hit 1 free throw out of 6. He doesn't get fouled too often but still, you hate to leave points at the line. Other than that, he's a very good backup. I don't need much offense from my bench bigs. I just need them to play defense really. The only times they score are from garbage points (putbacks, wide open looks under the basket) and free throws.

[dukeblue4life]

Yeah they are great together and I LOVE throwing alley-oops to Wallace with Augustin.

Diop is solid in the backup center role. I don't really ask too much of him except to block shots, rebound and protect the basket. He does that pretty well. They only thing is that he struggles MIGHTILY at the line. He's lucky to hit 1 free throw out of 6. He doesn't get fouled too often but still, you hate to leave points at the line. Other than that, he's a very good backup. I don't need much offense from my bench bigs. I just need them to play defense really. The only times they score are from garbage points (putbacks, wide open looks under the basket) and free throws.

Thats cool. I love players that don't have to score to contribute. I had to part ways with Diop in a deal for Serge Ibaka I believe. Him and Tyrus Thomas got shipped out with a pick. This was a good deal, but hearing about this franchise makes me miss the true Bobcats I've let go haha. I however replaced Diop's role with Soloman Alabi, a former FSU standout who has a true upside. He is very physical and able to grab some rebounds. Scoring is tough sometimes, but Curry can get him going by cutting to the rim and dishing it off to him. The center usually gets several good looks per quarter in my offense. Curry's leading the league in assists by dropping it to the bigs and kicking it out to Korver, Boobie Gibson, and Henderson( mid-range) Got to play this game more. Hadn't played a game in days haha

[AJ2k8]

I would definitely say that is an improvement. I like the strategy for going for experience off the bench. I have absolutely no experience on my team. We are a group of young shooters and defensive minded rebounders. Thats all. Experience is something I may look for though because I have Pryzbilla( A+ rebounder) but no solid back up center who can rebound that good. May look to add another A- or better rebounded who doesnt have to be a big scorer (Reggie Evans comes to mind) Should be a favorable contract and I will use my draft pick to draft a rebounder too.

Really loving working with this team. 2K11 association mode is seriously the best game mode on the game IMO.

Joel Anthony's another you could look at, pretty sure he's one of the best shot blockers in the game at the moment, could probably pick him up cheap.

[dukeblue4life]

Joel Anthony's another you could look at, pretty sure he's one of the best shot blockers in the game at the moment, could probably pick him up cheap.

Very true. I have cap space to make things happen too. I might go all out for him and Reggie Evans to get 4 solid bigs that can rebound great because with a team that fires away from beyond the arc, we're going to need some bigs that can grab some boards if we miss. Moves will be made soon and I'll keep you guys posted as they happen

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Thats cool. I love players that don't have to score to contribute. I had to part ways with Diop in a deal for Serge Ibaka I believe. Him and Tyrus Thomas got shipped out with a pick. This was a good deal, but hearing about this franchise makes me miss the true Bobcats I've let go haha. I however replaced Diop's role with Soloman Alabi, a former FSU standout who has a true upside. He is very physical and able to grab some rebounds. Scoring is tough sometimes, but Curry can get him going by cutting to the rim and dishing it off to him. The center usually gets several good looks per quarter in my offense. Curry's leading the league in assists by dropping it to the bigs and kicking it out to Korver, Boobie Gibson, and Henderson( mid-range) Got to play this game more. Hadn't played a game in days haha

Yeah I love players like that too. That do small things and play good defense. Omer Asik is a guy that comes to mind. I love his hustle and defense. I don't usually score with Diop because I get so much production with Roy and Aldridge especially off of pick and rolls. Roy is deadly from mid range. Honestly that's how I score most of my points with him.

The only thing I might consider doing is moving either Armon Johnson and/or Diop to get a young backup PF that can guard the rim. Sometimes La can get in real foul trouble and although that usually gives me advantage on offense by sliding Crash down, it can be a liability on defense sometimes. Any suggestions? They need to play a Bench role

[dukeblue4life]

Yeah I love players like that too. That do small things and play good defense. Omer Asik is a guy that comes to mind. I love his hustle and defense. I don't usually score with Diop because I get so much production with Roy and Aldridge especially off of pick and rolls. Roy is deadly from mid range. Honestly that's how I score most of my points with him.

The only thing I might consider doing is moving either Armon Johnson and/or Diop to get a young backup PF that can guard the rim. Sometimes La can get in real foul trouble and although that usually gives me advantage on offense by sliding Crash down, it can be a liability on defense sometimes. Any suggestions? They need to play a Bench role

Reggie Evans? I feel like his rebounding ability and size will fill your needs well, and he won't expect to play anything more then a reserve role so it shouldn't affect morale. I reccomend him, and it may give you a little cap relief too. I know Diop's a little expensive.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Reggie Evans? I feel like his rebounding ability and size will fill your needs well, and he won't expect to play anything more then a reserve role so it shouldn't affect morale. I reccomend him, and it may give you a little cap relief too. I know Diop's a little expensive.

OK I'm gonna check him out. And yeah Diop is a little expensive and we don't have any expirers for a while except Oden, who should re-sign with us but he's still not made up his mind yet :oldlol: I mean my starting 5 is pretty much set with

Augustin
Roy
Wallace
Aldridge
Oden

I just need quality role players mostly at the 4 and 5

[dukeblue4life]

OK I'm gonna check him out. And yeah Diop is a little expensive and we don't have any expirers for a while except Oden, who should re-sign with us but he's still not made up his mind yet :oldlol: I mean my starting 5 is pretty much set with

Augustin
Roy
Wallace
Aldridge
Oden

I just need quality role players mostly at the 4 and 5

Not going to lie. You may want to rework your roster to try to get some rookies or youth because you may be able to steal some talent with favorable deals and team options. That will give you some cap space which may allow you to bring in some talent in the free agent signing period. Just a suggestion. My team is built around it. Rookie contracts and team options keep the cap space low and I keep the guys who don't play much to 1 year deals so I can drop them and free up more space in hopes of landing a big FA

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Not going to lie. You may want to rework your roster to try to get some rookies or youth because you may be able to steal some talent with favorable deals and team options. That will give you some cap space which may allow you to bring in some talent in the free agent signing period. Just a suggestion. My team is built around it. Rookie contracts and team options keep the cap space low and I keep the guys who don't play much to 1 year deals so I can drop them and free up more space in hopes of landing a big FA

Yeah I thought about doing that, but honestly the reason I haven't is because my starters, and my team in general is young with lots of potential. I mean the oldest person in my starting 5 is Wallace and he's only 28 going on 29. Still lots of room. And if need be, I can trade him for a quality 3. I've already gotten lots of offers for him but I wanted to keep him.

But that's an effective and smart way in which you run your association. I might have to start doing that in the future

[dukeblue4life]

Yeah I thought about doing that, but honestly the reason I haven't is because my starters, and my team in general is young with lots of potential. I mean the oldest person in my starting 5 is Wallace and he's only 28 going on 29. Still lots of room. And if need be, I can trade him for a quality 3. I've already gotten lots of offers for him but I wanted to keep him.

But that's an effective and smart way in which you run your association. I might have to start doing that in the future

I don't blame you for keeping him. It will be tough to replace him with one player who can match him on everything he brings to the table. There are players that are a little better than him on some attributes, but all around he is tough to beat. Plus with your team, you don't want a SF that wants to be the main scoring option or their might be some morale troubles. I feel like he is a perfect match for your group.

What players are on your bench? There may be some relief that you can get if you have some you are willing to let go of. No need to do so if you feel you don't have to and the starting 5 is solid. But the bench may be able to benefit from this method.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I don't blame you for keeping him. It will be tough to replace him with one player who can match him on everything he brings to the table. There are players that are a little better than him on some attributes, but all around he is tough to beat. Plus with your team, you don't want a SF that wants to be the main scoring option or their might be some morale troubles. I feel like he is a perfect match for your group.

What players are on your bench? There may be some relief that you can get if you have some you are willing to let go of. No need to do so if you feel you don't have to and the starting 5 is solid. But the bench may be able to benefit from this method.

Yeah he's perfect for what I need. But he got injured in my last game with a broken ankle so he's gonna be out for 6-8 weeks :facepalm To make matters worse, I started Wesley Matthews in his place then he got injured with a severe ankle sprain so he's out for 2-4 weeks :facepalm So I'm gonna be starting Luke Babbit for a while.

My bench is like this:

Pattrick Mills/Armon Johnson
Wesley Matthews/Rudy Fernandez
Luke Babbit
Jarron Collins
DeSagana Diop

Sometimes Fernandez and Johnson get garbage minutes and Fernandez will get a alot more minutes since both Wallace and Matthews will be out.

[dukeblue4life]

Yeah he's perfect for what I need. But he got injured in my last game with a broken ankle so he's gonna be out for 6-8 weeks :facepalm To make matters worse, I started Wesley Matthews in his place then he got injured with a severe ankle sprain so he's out for 2-4 weeks :facepalm So I'm gonna be starting Luke Babbit for a while.

My bench is like this:

Pattrick Mills/Armon Johnson
Wesley Matthews/Rudy Fernandez
Luke Babbit
Jarron Collins
DeSagana Diop

Sometimes Fernandez and Johnson get garbage minutes and Fernandez will get a alot more minutes since both Wallace and Matthews will be out.


I had crap luck today too. Stephen Curry got hurt in the second of a back to back series with the Knicks. He scored 20 points in the first half because I was going all out with him since we came up short in NYC, and the Knicks couldn't stop him. He fell and got injured after his second made shot of the 3rd quarter.

Then Boobie exploded :pimp:

Boobie Gibson came in off the bench and him and Azubuke were going crazy from behind the arc. Boobie finished with 27 points and 4 assists in one half. We finally edged the Knicks in that game but fell just shy in our first game without him to the Rockets. Boobie and Azubuke/Korver represent a still solid back court in terms of perimeter scoring, but Curry is really missed.

I picked up Joey Dorsey(A- rebounder) for a scrub center( C+ rebounder ) so I feel like I took a step in the right direction. I am still working with the big man rotation but Solomon Alabi has been getting some minutes and has had 3 blocks in both of the last two games so I'm happy. Him and Ibaka swat shots all game long. Currently 13-3 so still looking good.

Tough 1 to 2 weeks coming without Curry tho

[AJ2k8]

Did you's use the drafts that are downloadable or just a random one? I used to like the realism of the downloadable ones but the problem is you already know around about how good the players are gonna be so i've stuck with random generated ones now.

Anyway doing some scouting on upcoming players i've found a top 5 prospected C who is 7'6" and can supposedly shut down opponents down low and is a beast on the low block so i'm thinking of bringing him on board with my first pick and then packaging kevin love with the Clipper 1st rounder for a decent SF and then moving Cousins to the PF:cheers:

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Did you's use the drafts that are downloadable or just a random one? I used to like the realism of the downloadable ones but the problem is you already know around about how good the players are gonna be so i've stuck with random generated ones now.

Anyway doing some scouting on upcoming players i've found a top 5 prospected C who is 7'6" and can supposedly shut down opponents down low and is a beast on the low block so i'm thinking of bringing him on board with my first pick and then packaging kevin love with the Clipper 1st rounder for a decent SF and then moving Cousins to the PF:cheers:

I usually use downloadable drafts because generated rookies are too highly rated sometimes. I like the realism

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Well with only 9 games left in the season (I'm doing 29 game seasons) we are 0.5 games behind the Spurs and Rockets for 1st place in the Western Conference. I want to at least get the 2 seed because if things stay the way they are now I'll have to play the Lakers in the first round which I do NOT want. The last time we played they beat us decisively. Kobe shot poorly but kept getting to the line. I would rather play the Warriors first.

I think Roy and Aldridge are gonna get snubbed for All Star selections but at least D.J. Augustin looks like he's gonna win MIP :rockon:

Also, I have a question for PS3 users. Does anyone else have the problem of only being able to save 1 association? Like I can create as many as I want, but when I go to save it, it doesn't have the "Create New Save" option, it only shows the previous save from the last association I was playing. I have a Knicks association but I haven't been playing it because when I go to save, it only shows the save data from my Blazers association (which I'm doing now). It didn't used to do this. Even if I turn autosave on it just overwrites my other association.

[dukeblue4life]

I have an xbox360 so I can't help you there.


Heres an update on my association. I am currently 18-5, one game up on the Celtics for 1st place in the East. we slumped after a strong 11-0 start due to curry getting injured and a pick up in tough back to back gms. we went one and four without curry but the one we won was on the road in new orleans. big win. we then got curry back in time for aminu to get hurt along with ibaka, AGAIN. stef picked up right where he left off and led his team to a five gm win streak before losing a close one to boston. curry was player of the month and has won player of the wk every wk but the one he was hurt in. hes the real deal. i aquired shane battier too for added defensive help and we are now rated number eight in defense. not bad for a young team


i have a question. when i schedule weekly practice my ratings go up and down for some reason. for example i schedule practice focusing on mid long range shooting and currys ratings go down? why is this?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I have an xbox360 so I can't help you there.


Heres an update on my association. I am currently 18-5, one game up on the Celtics for 1st place in the East. we slumped after a strong 11-0 start due to curry getting injured and a pick up in tough back to back gms. we went one and four without curry but the one we won was on the road in new orleans. big win. we then got curry back in time for aminu to get hurt along with ibaka, AGAIN. stef picked up right where he left off and led his team to a five gm win streak before losing a close one to boston. curry was player of the month and has won player of the wk every wk but the one he was hurt in. hes the real deal. i aquired shane battier too for added defensive help and we are now rated number eight in defense. not bad for a young team


i have a question. when i schedule weekly practice my ratings go up and down for some reason. for example i schedule practice focusing on mid long range shooting and currys ratings go down? why is this?

Sounds good. Steph is a beast. I've always tried to get him in my associations but i could never get the right pieces to trade for him :oldlol: He's one my favorite players though.

Well, as for me. We finished the season on a 12 game winning streak and our record was 24-5. Good enough for best in the league. It's a good thing we got that 1 seed because we get to play the Thunder in the 1st round instead of the Lakers. Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden all made the All-Star team. Crash didn't make it because he was injured.

As for the season awards, they went like this:

MVP: LaMarcus Aldridge
ROY: John Wall
SMOTY: Marcus Thornton
DPOY: Josh Smith
MIP: D.J. Augustin
COTY: Nate McMillan

Yes you read that correctly. My boy La won MVP over LeBron. He averaged 24/9/2 on 58% shooting. And D.J. Augustin won MIP while putting up 14/3/8. Pretty good for a 3rd-4th option that has to share ball handling responsibilities with Brandon Roy.

Now to start the playoffs against the Thunder. Should be a good series. We beat them in our previous matchup

And to answer your question, when you schedule a practice, the stat increase only lasts for a little while. So when you schedule another practice, depending on how much time has passed your players ratings will be up or down. And the higher your team chemistry the more effective practice is

[AirTupac]

I feel like I'm done my player. I can win any game when i feel like it and i can drop any amount of points. So i started my first association.

My draft went alright.

I'll add more later.

[GSW1984]

I started a Dynasty with the Toronto Raptors It took a plethora of Roster moves and a Player I Created with my height and weight kinda modeled to my style of play I started him as a 59 Rating he is a 6'4'' 225 pound Shooting Guard 3point specialist. In my 3rd Season I won the NBA Finals after a dismal first season and a 4 seed second round exit my second season. My Championship line up was.....

PG Aaron Brooks
SG Dru Anderson(my created player who is a 81 rating now)
SF Wilson Chandler
PF Jared Sullinger
C Andrew Bogut
PG Jared Bayless
PG JJ Barea
SF Tobias Harris(From Tennessee)
PF Tristan Thompson (From Texas)
C Robert Sacre (of Gonzaga)
C Samuel Dalembert
SG John Jenkins (of Vandy)

I tured Wilson Chandler into a Defensive Stopper and my created Player averaged 23.1 a game, Aaron Brooks gave me 18 and 7 a game and Sullinger was solid with 14 and 9rebs a game.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

I created a messiah to see how great he'd make his team.

Team: Dallas Mavericks

PG: Jason Kidd
SG: Jason Terry
SF: Caron Butler
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Dominic Crawford(the "messiah", college: Army)

Dominic Crawford averaged 32/13/7 on 57% shooting and 50% 3 point shooting, lead his team to a 69-13 record, won the MVP, ROY, & DPOY and the Mavs have swept the first two rounds in the playoffs(Hornets & Lakers). They are now facing the 3rd seeded Spurs, and in the ECF, it's Bulls vs Heat.

Haha, I actually really like doing this. I'll play more tomorrow.

[AirTupac]

Damn. I can't play on Hall of Fame with this mode. Finally, a nice challenge from 2k11.

I traded for Ray Allen but he got injured. I need a legit star on my team, Conley isn't good enough lol...

Going to trade like half my team for someone I can rely on.

Players I'm willing to trade: - Trevor Ariza / Richardson / Korver / Ray Allen

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Damn. I can't play on Hall of Fame with this mode. Finally, a nice challenge from 2k11.

I traded for Ray Allen but he got injured. I need a legit star on my team, Conley isn't good enough lol...

Going to trade like half my team for someone I can rely on.

Players I'm willing to trade: - Trevor Ariza / Richardson / Korver / Ray Allen

Yeah HOF takes some getting used to in Association mode but it gets a lot easier after a while but not too easy. I still get good challenges. I get such good, realistic games for the most part on HOF.

What team do you have? Did you do a fantasy draft? Because it sounds like you did.

The first thing you need to consider is what kind of team you want. Do you want a young, run and gun team that pushes the tempo with athleticism? Do you want a team with deadly shooters? Do you want a team that plays in the half court and relies on bigs to open to floor up?

[AirTupac]

Yeah HOF takes some getting used to in Association mode but it gets a lot easier after a while but not too easy. I still get good challenges. I get such good, realistic games for the most part on HOF.

What team do you have? Did you do a fantasy draft? Because it sounds like you did.

The first thing you need to consider is what kind of team you want. Do you want a young, run and gun team that pushes the tempo with athleticism? Do you want a team with deadly shooters? Do you want a team that plays in the half court and relies on bigs to open to floor up?

Well I got raped 5 times. We started 0-5 cause as soon as I got Ray Allen, he got injured for 4 weeks. Then Conley (my star) got injured. So i simulated a week because I wanted Ray and Conley back. As soon as they got back, we started dominating. Ray Allen makes a way better impact than ****ing Richardson. I wanted to build my team around Conley :P.

PG: Conley (Got him to 82 Overall so far)
SG: Ray Allen
SF: Ariza
PF: Ibaka
C: Marc Gasol

Team Lakers.

Bench - Fisher, Frye, Richardson, Korver, Powe, Anderson

We started 0-5 but now we're 5-7. Hall of Fame is definitely harder on Association. They make everything and steal everything. :oldlol:

I have a fairly young team which is what i wanted. I want to get rid of Korver and Powe but I have to wait. They don't get playing time anyways.

I can't believe I never used this mode before. It's fun and challenging. BTW MrRad do you breeze by teams now? Or is it challenging nonstop? Cause I know in My player, hall of fame gets really simple after your player is maxed out

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Well I got raped 5 times. We started 0-5 cause as soon as I got Ray Allen, he got injured for 4 weeks. Then Conley (my star) got injured. So i simulated a week because I wanted Ray and Conley back. As soon as they got back, we started dominating. Ray Allen makes a way better impact than ****ing Richardson. I wanted to build my team around Conley :P.

PG: Conley (Got him to 82 Overall so far)
SG: Ray Allen
SF: Ariza
PF: Ibaka
C: Marc Gasol

Team Lakers.

Bench - Fisher, Frye, Richardson, Korver, Powe, Anderson

We started 0-5 but now we're 5-7. Hall of Fame is definitely harder on Association. They make everything and steal everything. :oldlol:

I have a fairly young team which is what i wanted. I want to get rid of Korver and Powe but I have to wait. They don't get playing time anyways.

I can't believe I never used this mode before. It's fun and challenging. BTW MrRad do you breeze by teams now? Or is it challenging nonstop? Cause I know in My player, hall of fame gets really simple after your player is maxed out

Okay I see you have quite a few shooters on your team. Marc Gasol and Conley would work great in a pick and roll setting since Gasol can pick and pop. And with Conley, Allen and Ariza and Ibaka you could push the tempo a little bit and get some transition 3's.

Well sometimes I breeze by teams. Like I'll just completely blow them out. Sometimes the CPU decides they want to win and I'll get stomped. But for the most part I win by an average of like 10 points. The games are usually decided at the end though. I don't usually have the game wrapped up in the 3rd quarter or something. But I mean the CPU will challenge you on HOF. They cheat A LOT but you just have to adjust. Here are some tips:

Just be prepared for them getting EVERY loose ball
They get a LOT of offensive rebounds
Making fadeaway three pointers with guys in their faces
Bench players playing like stars
When the game is close late in the 4th quarter and they are up, they will rarely miss
When they make 4 or more shots in a row. CALL A TIMEOUT! When the CPU goes on runs you are at a huge disadvantage because they make everything and you miss everything. They will do this to you as well. When you go on an 8-0 or 10-0 run, they will call a timeout to cool you down.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Just finished Game 1 against the Thunder and they don't have Kevin Durant :wtf:

Like he isn't even injured he just isn't on the roster for some reason.

But anyway, we started off slow and the Thunder came out charging. They had 30 points in the 1st quarter to our 23. But we put the clamps down in the 2nd quarter and exploded offensively for 34 points while holding them to only 18. LaMarcus Aldridge was destroying them early on but he got in foul trouble and didn't play most of the 3nd quarter. B Roy started off slowly too.

To make things worse, in the 3rd quarter they went off for 37 points and held us to 23. But in the 4th we put clamps on them again and Roy went off in the 2nd half. Oddly enough this is the first game I think we've missed every 3 pointer we took. No one on the team made a 3 lol

Here are the stats from my starters:

LaMarcus Aldridge: 30/7/1 13-17 FG 4-4 FT

Brandon Roy: 27(21 in the 2nd half)/3/6/1/5 (Yes he had 5 blocks) 11-18 FG 6-7 FT

Gerald Wallace: 12/9/2/2/1 5-13 FG 2-3 FT

D.J. Augustin: 11/2/5/1/4 (He had 4 turnovers) 5-10 FG 1-1 FT

Greg Oden: 9/9/1/2/7 (Yes he had 7 blocks lol) 3-10 FG (He shot very poorly this game) 3-5 FT

[AirTupac]

Okay I see you have quite a few shooters on your team. Marc Gasol and Conley would work great in a pick and roll setting since Gasol can pick and pop. And with Conley, Allen and Ariza and Ibaka you could push the tempo a little bit and get some transition 3's.

Well sometimes I breeze by teams. Like I'll just completely blow them out. Sometimes the CPU decides they want to win and I'll get stomped. But for the most part I win by an average of like 10 points. The games are usually decided at the end though. I don't usually have the game wrapped up in the 3rd quarter or something. But I mean the CPU will challenge you on HOF. They cheat A LOT but you just have to adjust. Here are some tips:

Just be prepared for them getting EVERY loose ball
They get a LOT of offensive rebounds
Making fadeaway three pointers with guys in their faces
Bench players playing like stars
When the game is close late in the 4th quarter and they are up, they will rarely miss
When they make 4 or more shots in a row. CALL A TIMEOUT! When the CPU goes on runs you are at a huge disadvantage because they make everything and you miss everything. They will do this to you as well. When you go on an 8-0 or 10-0 run, they will call a timeout to cool you down.

Oh yeah and centers will make every shot, every guard will make Kobe Circus shots etc.

This game just got fun all over again. I'm trying to build Conley up as a superstar :rockon:

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Oh yeah and centers will make every shot, every guard will make Kobe Circus shots etc.

This game just got fun all over again. I'm trying to build Conley up as a superstar :rockon:

Yeah when Centers post up..it's pretty much 2 points automatically. It doesn't matter who it is. I've had Ben Wallace, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and even Darko Milicic post up and drain 18 foot fadeaways.

And I'm trying to do the same with D.J. Augustin...turn him into a star :rockon:

[AirTupac]

Had a buzzer 3 with J.Richardson against the Raptors.

Conley moved to 82 overall :pimp:
Ray Allen dropping 3's everywhere
Ariza finally stepping up
Ibaka blocking left and right
Gasol doing it all.
Korver sucks my ass
Anderson broke his foot or some shit
Frye pretty good when i need a quick 3
Fisher makes all his 3's in this game

6-8 record oh snap! :pimp: I was so mad when i started this game yesterday. 0-5 and I got smacked by 30-40 points in 1 of the games. I traded Aflalo and Shannon Brown for Ray Allen and it turned my season around.

[AJ2k8]

I agree on the centers posting up business, i usually reach in and then force them baseline but even when they are there they can score rather easily, not as unguardable as when they decide to pull a turn around J..:banghead:

[KG215]

I agree on the centers posting up business, i usually reach in and then force them baseline but even when they are there they can score rather easily, not as unguardable as when they decide to pull a turn around J..:banghead:

This was in My Player mode, but I was playing against the Thunder, and Kendrick Perkins was hitting 12 foot turn-around jumpers. Needless to say, I lost the game.

Question for anyone, how much improvement in ratings do you see in your roster via daily practices on your off days?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

This was in My Player mode, but I was playing against the Thunder, and Kendrick Perkins was hitting 12 foot turn-around jumpers. Needless to say, I lost the game.

Question for anyone, how much improvement in ratings do you see in your roster via daily practices on your off days?

Yeah he hits them too. It gets really annoying in My Player because I can't guard the Center/Power Forward

But as far as practices go, On average I see about a +2 in overall ratings. Over time, guys ratings naturally get higher with progression, team chemistry and development. For example, Brandon Roy is naturally an 87 in my Association, but it shows 89 because my chemistry is at 100% and my guys get +2. Also, your players' Potential determines how much better they will get and how quickly they get better

[AirTupac]

Hall of Fame is super gay. They don't miss. I dropped 21 3's with my team and still lost. 60% on 3pt as a team.

Ray had 38
Conley had 30

Ray dropped 5 3's at the end of the game to try and tie it up but they won by 2. Can't wait till Conley gets even better so I can drop a 100 with him.

Ray went up to 84 overall
Conley is at 82 / 83 (keeps moving back and forth)
Marc Gasol almost at 80, same with Ariza and Ibaka.

[BankShot]

I just had to post this one.

So i decided to do a Miami Heat association to see how many consecutive championships I could win.... my goal was five.

For the record, I simulate pretty much the entire 82-game season, unless my team is in the midst of a 5- to 8-game losing streak where a win would do wonders.... or a decisive game in the playoffs

Anyways, after making some roster adjustments:

Bosh for Bynum/Barnes
Season-long development of Bynum into a serious force
Chalmers/Dampier for Brand/1st-round-pick
Free agent signing of Allen Iverson
Trash for Rafer Alson
Other random trades

PG: Iverson/Alston
SG: Wade/Miller/JodieMeeks
SF: James/DonteGreen/Jones
PF: Brand/Haslem
C: Bynum/Ilgauskus

I ended up in a Game Seven for the NBA Championship at the Rose Garden in Portland, OR, against a Blazers squad that featured the following lineup:

PG: SteveNash/Mills/AntonioDaniels
SG: Roy/Matthews/Fernandez
SF: Wallace/GrantHill/Batum
PF: Aldridge/Babbit
C: Camby

Game Seven went into three overtimes, where I finally won 149-147

Lebron James: 67 points - 12 boards - 12 dimes - 7 blocks

[AirTupac]

Ray Allen went up to 85 overall.
Conley got injured for a week.

I can edit Ray Allen and make him 19 years old and keep him for a while. :oldlol:

Anyways, Ray had a perfect game, literally.

29 points, 11/11 FG 7/7 3PT 2/2 FT

I forgot the exact numbers but it was 100% all around.

[AJ2k8]

On a 6 game winning streak at the moment with 2 game saving blocks to seal them both with my 7'6 big man out of the draft. First one was on the wing with Stephen Jackson trying to tie the game with a 3 and the 2nd he met Marcus Thornton at the top and sent him back when he thought he could jam his team to a victory:D

Found out that my big man is not loyal though so will likely pull a lebron on me in 4 years once his contract ends... Might have to trade him to avoid losing him but will see in time:cheers:

[AirTupac]

I wanna edit Ray Allen and make him 19 and sign him to a bigass contract. He's so good in this game.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Game 2 of the playoffs and we win. It was closer than last time but we survived the Thunder's late surge. We were blowing them out in the beginning of the game all the way to the middle of the first half. Then, like the CPU always does they made a huge run to bring the game close. But we ended up winning 109-99. Aldridge struggled in this game while B Roy flourished and G Wall stepped up nicely.

Stats for my starters:

Brandon Roy: 29/5/3 11-20 FG

Gerald Wallace: 20/8/2 7-10 FG

LaMarcus Aldridge: 18/7/1 8-18 FG

D.J. Augustin: 10/4/12 5-12 FG

Greg Oden: 8/8/1 3-7 FG (He also had 5 blocks)

Brandon Roy went off in the 4th quarter and La had a clutch steal then Roy made a layup with 1 minute left that pretty much sealed the game

[dukeblue4life]

Hey all, its been awhile but I am back with a new association.

I was playing a friend tonight who used to be a huge Cavs fan but moved on after he left, but cheers hard against Lebron since he left the Cavs. We were talking and were hoping that the Cavs could somehow win the title before the Heat do.

My new association is born...:rockon:

I started off with the Cavs tonight. 8 min quarters, HOF, Default Sliders CPU and Player, with automatic subs to work through the rotation. Here are the results.

Game 1: vs Boston

Current Cavs Roster, except traded Baron Davis to Dallas for an expiring contract of Tyson Chandler and the Mavs 2011 1st rounder. Tyson's not happy about coming off the bench but I don't plan on resigning him :oldlol:

Daniel Gibson( favorite player on the Cavs ) starts at PG and is lighting it up from behind the arc. He ends up with 58 points and 18 3's! No lie! However, there was absolutely no other scoring option so Boobie kept them close while he was in but as soon as he sat out the C's went on a rampage. We ended up losing by 12.

So I went to the trade finder in search of a second perimeter scoring option. I found this in Toney Douglas( favorite non-Duke ACC player of all time when he was at FSU ) and picked up him in a trade for Sessions.

Game 2 @Toronto

Toney was exactly what we needed. The offense was able to flow perfectly as the Raptors were unable to cover both him and Boobie on the perimeter and this resulted in a shower of 3's. Gibson finished with 48 and 7 assists, and Toney finished with 32? and 8 assists. The offense was jiving all night long.

So we're sitting at 1-1 now with the Kings up next coming to Cleavland. Should be a winnable game but 2k always makes it close. I really am looking to add a solid post guy with a super mid range game that is within my capability of getting. I would LOVE Al Jefferson, but I doubt Utah will deal him away. I feel like this may be worth trading a 2011 Cavs 1st rounder if I can get quality.

Any suggestions for a big with solid mid range game?

Will keep you guys posted.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Hey all, its been awhile but I am back with a new association.

I was playing a friend tonight who used to be a huge Cavs fan but moved on after he left, but cheers hard against Lebron since he left the Cavs. We were talking and were hoping that the Cavs could somehow win the title before the Heat do.

My new association is born...:rockon:

I started off with the Cavs tonight. 8 min quarters, HOF, Default Sliders CPU and Player, with automatic subs to work through the rotation. Here are the results.

Game 1: vs Boston

Current Cavs Roster, except traded Baron Davis to Dallas for an expiring contract of Tyson Chandler and the Mavs 2011 1st rounder. Tyson's not happy about coming off the bench but I don't plan on resigning him :oldlol:

Daniel Gibson( favorite player on the Cavs ) starts at PG and is lighting it up from behind the arc. He ends up with 58 points and 18 3's! No lie! However, there was absolutely no other scoring option so Boobie kept them close while he was in but as soon as he sat out the C's went on a rampage. We ended up losing by 12.

So I went to the trade finder in search of a second perimeter scoring option. I found this in Toney Douglas( favorite non-Duke ACC player of all time when he was at FSU ) and picked up him in a trade for Sessions.

Game 2 @Toronto

Toney was exactly what we needed. The offense was able to flow perfectly as the Raptors were unable to cover both him and Boobie on the perimeter and this resulted in a shower of 3's. Gibson finished with 48 and 7 assists, and Toney finished with 32? and 8 assists. The offense was jiving all night long.

So we're sitting at 1-1 now with the Kings up next coming to Cleavland. Should be a winnable game but 2k always makes it close. I really am looking to add a solid post guy with a super mid range game that is within my capability of getting. I would LOVE Al Jefferson, but I doubt Utah will deal him away. I feel like this may be worth trading a 2011 Cavs 1st rounder if I can get quality.

Any suggestions for a big with solid mid range game?

Will keep you guys posted.

If you just need a big with a nice jumper you could try and go after Jason Thompson of the Sacramento Kings. He has great range and isn't too expensive. He has a ton of potential as well and is great on the offensive glass. The only downside is that he doesn't have a ton of game with his back to the basket

[Burgz]

Damn. I can't play on Hall of Fame with this mode. Finally, a nice challenge from 2k11.

I traded for Ray Allen but he got injured. I need a legit star on my team, Conley isn't good enough lol...

Going to trade like half my team for someone I can rely on.

Players I'm willing to trade: - Trevor Ariza / Richardson / Korver / Ray Allen

what i usually do is unload expirers at the draft to get draft picks if you know the draft is strong

that way i get star potential easier

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Just finished another thriller against OKC

Aldridge bounced back from that subpar performance he had in Game 2 and Roy just continues to shine. G Wall stepped up late as well.

Just like Game 1, the Thunder came out of the gate charging. They had a 31 point 1st quarter. But we started to slow them down in the 2nd quarter. We struggled offensively in the 3rd but exploded in the 4th to take the lead and the game.

We ended up winning 110-101

Here are the stats for my starters:

Brandon Roy: 29/9/3/2 9-17 FG 10-13 FT He also had 5 turnovers

LaMarcus Aldridge: 26/7/1/1 12-19 FG

Gerald Wallace: 15/9/2/3/1 5-10 FG He didn't have any turnovers and 10 of his points came in the 2nd half

D.J. Augustin: 13/3/9/6 He had 6 steals 3-10 FG He also had 4 turnovers

Greg Oden: 12/9/2/2/4 He had 4 blocks this game lol 5-9 FG

We are now in prime position for the sweep. Hopefully we can close this team out as soon as possible because these games are getting closer and closer.

[dukeblue4life]

If you just need a big with a nice jumper you could try and go after Jason Thompson of the Sacramento Kings. He has great range and isn't too expensive. He has a ton of potential as well and is great on the offensive glass. The only downside is that he doesn't have a ton of game with his back to the basket

Awesome, I will look into this. I picked up Ryan Anderson from the Magic and that was the right move. We played the best game of the year against the Kings with Toney, Boobie, and Anderson all scoring consistently. I lost focus down the stretch and commited some silly fouls that ended up costing me the game. We lost by 3, and it was a heartbreaker because boobie through up a long 3 that went in a split second too late. Oh well, we're 1-2 with the Hawks coming to town. Got a solid practice in so we should come out firing. Should be a good game and has the potential to be the best win of the year for us.

Currently Boobie Gibson is averaging 45.7 ppg!:rockon:

[KG215]

I wanna edit Ray Allen and make him 19 and sign him to a bigass contract. He's so good in this game.

I did something similar with Tracy McGrady several months ago when I was bored. I edited McGrady to make him more like prime T-Mac, made him 21 or 22 years old and started an Association with 29 game seasons. I didn't play all of the games but got several seasons deep. It was pretty fun.

Even at 34 or 35 Ray Allen is a beast on the game. I was browsing Operation Sports and was reading someone's dynasty thread. He edited the classic Sonics team on the game, edited Ray Allen to his prime at like 22 or 23 years old, and built up the Sonics around him. He completely dismantled the classic roster, so he wasn't playing with Payton-Allen-Kemp. He started off with Allen and bunch of scrubs. It looked like a lot of fun.

[AirTupac]

Ray just dropped 48 points. I really wanna edit it him but it won't be fun to me knowing I cheated. Still sticking to Conley as the new superstar. He dropped 31 for me on efficient shooting percentages. He's coming around nicely.

I hate the injuries with this team. I simulate games so I can get the player back.

Conley had a wrist injury for a week.
Ibaka had a 6 week injury
Anderson had a 4 week injury
Allen had a 2 week injury.

**** that, I simulated that shit.

[KG215]

In the spirit of the draft lottery I decided to start a dynasty with the Cavaliers. With one little wrinkle, I created myself as a shooting guard. I didn't make myself a "messiah" or anything, though. I started off year one as a 74 overall with high 80's potential. I'm basically a Ray Allen type player. I tried to create a player pretty similar to the type of player I was in high school and college. I'm 6'5" 195 with a sweet three point stroke and a solid mid-range jumper.

I downloaded a 2011, 2012 and 2013 draft class off of 2K Share and simulated the first three seasons to accumulate draft picks and young stud prospects. In year one we finished with the 3rd worst record in the league, but we did win the lottery. I also dumped a few contracts in trades and also had the 5th overall pick. I did what I think may happen in real life for the 2011 draft. I took Kyrie Irving #1 overall and Enes Kanter with the 5th pick. So, for the 2011-2012 season I had a very nice young foundation to build around...

PG Kyrie Irving
SG Me
SF Alonzo Gee
PF J.J. Hickson
C Enes Kanter

I was still pretty awful in year two because, well, all of my guys didn't have great ratings but the potential rating of everyone was pretty high. We finished the second season with the worst record and won the lottery. So, with a big need at SF I took Harrison Barnes with the 1st pick of the 2012 draft. I also made a trade for the 15th pick and took Reggie Bullock to get a solid back-up SG with good potential. I had also shed a ton of salary and had close to $20M in cap space. I signed Roy Hibbert to a 5yr/$65M contract and traded Varejao and some other players/future draft picks for a first round pick for the 2013 draft where I wanted to get a good back-up PF

After simulating the 2012-2013 season we finished 15-14 and got the 8th seed in the East. I have no idea how but, I simulated the playoffs, and we won the NBA Championship as an 8 seed. Go figure. Of course, at this point I had several 80+ overall players and a mess of mid 70's overall guys on the bench. In the 2013 draft I ended up with the 8th and 15th picks via Toronto and Indiana. I took Isaiah Austin with the 8th pick to get my back-up PF. I also used the rest of my cap-space to sign Johnny Flynn as my back-up PG. He was up to an 83 overall at this point.

So, entering the 2013-2014 season this is my rotation...

Starters
PG: Kyrie Irving (84 OVR) 3rd season - 22 years old
SG: Me (88 OVR) 4th season - 22 years old
SF: Harrison Barnes (85 OVR) 2nd season - 21 years old
PF: J.J. Hickson (84 OVR) 6th season - 25 years old
C: Enes Kanter (83 OVR) 3rd season - 22 years old

Bench
PG: Jonny Flynn (83 OVR) 5th season - 24 years old
SG: Reggie Bullock (74 OVR) 2nd season - 21 years old
SF: Chase Budinger (72 OVR) 5th season - 25 years old
PF: Isaiah Austin (75 OVR) 1st season - 19 years old
C: Roy Hibbert (82 OVR) 6th season - 26 years old

Team Rankings
Offense: 13th
Defense: 2nd
Overall: 4th

I played the Clippers in game one of the 2013-2014 season and they were stacked. They were ranked 1st in the NBA in overall, 1st in offense, and 2nd in defense. They had a really nice starting lineup of Brandon Jennings-Austin Rivers-Gerald Wallace-Wilson Chandler-Blake Griffin. It was at Cleveland and we won 124-114, but it was closer than that. I made FT's down the stretch when they were intentionally fouling to make it a wider final margin of victory. I'm playing 9 minute quarters with downloaded sliders and on All-Star.

My Guy: 38 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Barnes: 25 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Irving: 18 points, 14 assists, 4 rebounds
Kanter: 10 points, 6 rebounds
Austin: 12 points, 3 rebounds (in just 12 minutes of play off the bench)

I'm thinking about trading Hickson because I couldn't do anything with him. I only scored 2 points on 1/5 shooting and only had 2 rebounds with him in the game. It looks like Austin is going to be a stud, so I can start him and trade Hickson and his contract for a cheaper back-up PF. I'm also thinking about bumping it down to 8 minute quarters if I score that many points in my next game or two. It was a very challenging game I just don't want to be scoring 115-125 points every game.

[dukeblue4life]

You guys have inspired me to start up an association bringing back a legend to his prime. I want to bring back Shaq at his prime and maybe put him back in phoinex to see if he and Nash can win the title


Any suggestions of how to alter shaqs ratings to represent shaq in his prime?

[KG215]

You guys have inspired me to start up an association bringing back a legend to his prime. I want to bring back Shaq at his prime and maybe put him back in phoinex to see if he and Nash can win the title


Any suggestions of how to alter shaqs ratings to represent shaq in his prime?

I did prime Shaq with Penny last year on 2K10 and ran with the Magic. I never had a favorite team as a kid but, like every other "90's kid" I pretty much worshiped Michael Jordan. But, i also always really liked the Shaq/Penny Magic teams. In fact, I probably actually liked the Magic more as a team in the 90's than the Bulls.

You can probably find a pretty good CAP prime Shaq on 2K share if you just go on there and and search for "Shaquille O'neal" or "Shaq". That's how I downlaoded a bunch of classic players on 2K10 last year when they didn't have all of these classic teams.

If you don't want to do that, then here's what I would suggest.


1. Obviously, make him younger -- 21-24 years old.

2. Knock his weight down to the 300-310 pound range. I believe he was around that weight when he entered the league.

3. Google pictures of Shaq from when he was in Orlando and alter his hair/accessories accordingly. I know he went bald pretty early in his career but, if I recall correctly, he used to have a fade or something.

4. As for ratings: up his vert, quickness, low post offense, shot low-post, shot close, dunk, standing dunk, shot in traffic, and put his potential in the 90's.

I made the Shaq I downloaded off 2K Share 22 years old (his age at the start of his 3rd season) and altered some ratings to make him about a 92 or 93 overall. With his potential, though, he was up to high 90's in just a couple of seasons.

This is one thing I have a lot of fun doing. I get bored playing just one dynasty all the time but, as has been the case for awhile, I don't get completely tired of the actual game until after the playoffs. Last year I went through 2K Share and downloaded a bunch of different classic players. I just went to the "Player DNA" section, sorted by highest rated, and downloaded the players I thought were the closest to their real-life counterparts. I think in the end I had 30-35 classic players including about every great center: KAJ, Wilt, Russell, Shaq, Hakeem, Ewing and Robinson. I didn't include Michael Jordan but did download players like Pippen, Barkley, Malone, Reggie Miller, C-Webb, Mark Price, Julius Erving, Bernard King, Isiah Thomas, Moses Malone, Latrell Sprewell, Mitch Richmond, Dan Marjele, Kevin Johnson, Clyde Drexler, and James Worthy to name a few.

I made them all free agents and did a fantasy draft. I can't remember the exact team I played with, but I gave myself the 7th or 8th pick, did a 'serpentine' style draft, and ended up with Hakeem, Bernard King, and Mark Price. There were a lot of loaded teams since I added 25 HOF caliber players and another 5-10 former all-star caliber players.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Just finished Game 4 against the Thunder in the 1st round and we completed the sweep :rockon:

This was our largest victory with a score of 112-92. But don't let the score fool you, this game was the toughest yet. The CPU came out firing on all cylinders. Russell Westbrook even hit a 60ft buzzer beater on me :oldlol:

My best players got into foul trouble (Roy, Aldridge, Oden). Roy only got to play 30 minutes because of fouls, but he came through in the 4th quarter to close out the Thunder.

Here are the stats from my starters:

Brandon Roy: 24 (8 points in the 4th quarter)/4/5/2/1 He had no turnovers this game 8-15 FG

LaMarcus Aldridge: 22/4/3/1/2 (He had 1 turnover) 10-18 FG

Gerald Wallace: 19/7/0/3/4 (He had 3 turnovers) 7-11 FG

D.J. Augustin: 18/0/3/2/1 (He had no turnovers this game) 7-13 FG

Greg Oden: 6/1/1 (He had 1 turnover) He had bad stats because he only played 15 minutes due to foul trouble

He isn't a starter but I have to mention him. My Sixth Man, Wesley Matthews. He's been struggling in this series, but he came to play in this game. In 26 minutes of play here are his stats:

Wesley Matthews: 17/4/4/1/2 (He had no turnovers this game) 6-17 FG 3-6 3PT

Now I know he didn't shoot too well, but he made shots when they counted. He really helped provide a spark for us and helped us stretch the lead in the 4th quarter so B Roy could come and close.

Well now it's on to Round 2 where we'll most likely face the Suns who have a 3-1 lead against the Rockets

[AirTupac]

Conley , 20 minutes, 36 points, 10 assists, 15/27, 6/14 3pt
Allen, 20 minutes, 35 points, 12/19, 11/17 3pt

[AirTupac]

Just beat the best team in the league by 3.

Conley dropped 41 (really coming good now, 83-84 overall)
Ray Allen dropped 27 (86 Overall)

[AJ2k8]

Made a new association yesterday arvo, was kinda bored with Gordon, Reke, DMC and 7'6 beast but might go back to it.

Anyway, chose the lakers and did a serpentine draft and gave myself the 5th pick in the hope that Wade or Bron would stick around because i wanted to build a fast break team. Anyway, they didn't but i got KD out of it and team looks like this:

Ibaka
Durant
Wright
Ray Ray
Felton

Brad Miller
Channing Frye
Korver
Peja
Webster
Mills
Carney

Ratings wise it's pretty average but Durant can light it up and all of them can make the 3 besides Ibaka but i needed some sort of interior D :D

Lost game one thanks in part to Steve Nash doin his usual thing and Yi Jianlian playing out of his skin, couldn't stop him:facepalm but won game 2 by double digits.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

Anyone else get bothered when elite teams don't bring back their coaches?
This happens all the time for some reason. The Bulls don't bring back Tom Thibodeau, Celtics don't bring back Doc Rivers, Miami doesn;t bring back Spoelstra even though they have 60+ win seasons... It annoys me.

[dukeblue4life]

I did prime Shaq with Penny last year on 2K10 and ran with the Magic. I never had a favorite team as a kid but, like every other "90's kid" I pretty much worshiped Michael Jordan. But, i also always really liked the Shaq/Penny Magic teams. In fact, I probably actually liked the Magic more as a team in the 90's than the Bulls.

You can probably find a pretty good CAP prime Shaq on 2K share if you just go on there and and search for "Shaquille O'neal" or "Shaq". That's how I downlaoded a bunch of classic players on 2K10 last year when they didn't have all of these classic teams.

If you don't want to do that, then here's what I would suggest.


1. Obviously, make him younger -- 21-24 years old.

2. Knock his weight down to the 300-310 pound range. I believe he was around that weight when he entered the league.

3. Google pictures of Shaq from when he was in Orlando and alter his hair/accessories accordingly. I know he went bald pretty early in his career but, if I recall correctly, he used to have a fade or something.

4. As for ratings: up his vert, quickness, low post offense, shot low-post, shot close, dunk, standing dunk, shot in traffic, and put his potential in the 90's.

I made the Shaq I downloaded off 2K Share 22 years old (his age at the start of his 3rd season) and altered some ratings to make him about a 92 or 93 overall. With his potential, though, he was up to high 90's in just a couple of seasons.

This is one thing I have a lot of fun doing. I get bored playing just one dynasty all the time but, as has been the case for awhile, I don't get completely tired of the actual game until after the playoffs. Last year I went through 2K Share and downloaded a bunch of different classic players. I just went to the "Player DNA" section, sorted by highest rated, and downloaded the players I thought were the closest to their real-life counterparts. I think in the end I had 30-35 classic players including about every great center: KAJ, Wilt, Russell, Shaq, Hakeem, Ewing and Robinson. I didn't include Michael Jordan but did download players like Pippen, Barkley, Malone, Reggie Miller, C-Webb, Mark Price, Julius Erving, Bernard King, Isiah Thomas, Moses Malone, Latrell Sprewell, Mitch Richmond, Dan Marjele, Kevin Johnson, Clyde Drexler, and James Worthy to name a few.

I made them all free agents and did a fantasy draft. I can't remember the exact team I played with, but I gave myself the 7th or 8th pick, did a 'serpentine' style draft, and ended up with Hakeem, Bernard King, and Mark Price. There were a lot of loaded teams since I added 25 HOF caliber players and another 5-10 former all-star caliber players.


I decided to keep the ratings as they were and just drop his age so he wouldn't retire at the end of this year, because he ALWAYS does

So I started a Phoniex Suns association, 8 min quarters, HOF, and default sliders. The current lineup looks like this

PG: Steve Nash, Aaron Brooks, Daniel Gibson

SG: Vince Carter, Jared Dudley

SF: Grant Hill, Mikael Peitrus,

PF: Brandon Bass, Gani Lawal

C: Shaq, Gortat, Siler?

This team is unreal. We have the second rated offense in the league and scoring points is what we do. However, I have geared the offense around an inside out attack where Shaq bullies down on the low block until the team reacts by double teaming him and then dishing it out to a shooter. This offense works great and leads to a lot of open looks. Once the other team tries to adjust again to try to contain the shooters, I run pick and rolls with Shaq and Bass and that leads to and ones and open layups. All of our front court is strong( strength rating of 85 or higher ) so we can usually muscle the shots in even with contact. This is great considering Shaq is currently shooting 40 percent from the line. So we are currently 6-1, tied for number one with Dallas.

Our loss to the Jazz was due to the fact that the Jazz played a great game and was willing to get guys like Jefferson and Milsap in foul trouble to stop the Shaq attack. When they fouled, they fouled hard and Shaq never got hot so he would miss contested jump hooks enough to mess with our rhythm. I probably went to him too much but he had put 36 points up in the first game so I was hoping to get him going again. Raja Bell went crazy and could not miss a shot. He hit several threes during a stretch when we were struggling and the lead grew to double digits. We made a strong run but it was not enough in the end. We were 1-1 at that point, so I reworked the offense and worked a system for 1 outside shot and one drop down to Shaq every two times down the court. This keeps both options open and keeps the D off balance.

One thing that is great about this team is they close so good! We have been tied going into the fourth or even behind by a bucket in three games and we always finish the last 3-4 mins strong and always outscore the other team in the 4th quarter. Shaq is super clutch and when the other team tries not to foul, a jump hook on the low block is money. I love this team!

Right now we hold the Cavs 1st round pick, and our 1st round pick for the 2011 draft. We will have 32 million to work with this off season, but we also have spaces to fill. VC is a FA, along with Peitrus, and Aaron Brooks. This plus a potential lottery pick will eat up cap space but bringing the current team back will be great for me. I hope to do just that.

Currently Shaq is leading the league with 36.3ppg! The Shaq attack is back! Its all due to the shooters though. Without that threat, a simple double team would stop him. This team should make a strong run at a title.

What do you think of this team? Any suggestions, I am always looking to improve it

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Just finished Game 2 against the Suns in Round 2 and it was a nailbiter

I simmed the first game and we won. But this game the Suns came to play. We were killing them at first but they kept getting offensive rebounds and making crazy shots so they eventually took the lead. This was a very high scoring game. LaMarcus Aldridge had tied the game at 113-113 after a pass from Roy. The Suns then inbounded it to Steve Nash who took a fadeaway 3 in D.J. Augustin's face but luckily he missed it.

So we go to overtime and it's a slugfest. Both teams going back and forth. Eventually we pulled it out thanks to some BIG plays from Roy. He did no wrong this game. He scored, he assisted, he rebounded he did it all. We ended up winning with a final score of 141-137

Here are the stats from my starters:

Brandon Roy: 39/6/14 ; 15-25 FG ; 4-5 3PT

LaMarcus Aldridge: 34/7/3/6/5 ; 16-29 FG

Greg Oden: 23/8/5/0/3 ; 9-14 FG

Gerald Wallace: 18/4/2/1/3 ; 7-11 FG

D.J. Augustin: 18/6/6/3/1 ; 5-18 FG

Vince Carter also went off for 42 points. Dude couldn't miss.

[dukeblue4life]

Association is going great. The Suns are 15-2, and have the highest rated offense in the league. We have beaten the Lakers twice, the Magic on the road, the Heat on the road, and the Blazers at home. I really feel that this team will make a solid run for a title, and that our bench is deep enough to absorb any injuries, and keep on winning.

Was this a good trade??

:confusedshrug:

Blazers Get:
Mikael Peitrus
Grant Hill
1st round 2011 Suns

Suns Get:
Gerald Wallace
58 rated Center, 914k salary, 1 year deal

[Slum Village11]

I decieded to start my first association on 2k11 after having owned the game since release day. I decided to start with Cleveland to try and rebuild them after LeBron left.

11 games into my 29 game season, I'm sitting on 8-3 after wins against the Wizards, Bobcats, Suns, Nets, Bulls, Portland, Houston and the Lakers at Staples Center. Lost to Boston, Denver (by almost 40 tried a game on all-star) and San Antonio. I'm playing on pro, as I'm not very good at this game something the Nuggets game proved. All the games have been really close, except for the game against Phoenix.

The game against L.A went down to the wire and I found myself down by 17 at the start of the 4th. Some epic three point shooting by Jameer Nelson and Dorrell Wright and Wesley Johnson putting up 37 for the game brought me back into it and Kobe got blocked by JJ Hickson at the buzzer for the win.

My line-up is as follows:
Jameer Nelson/Daniel Gibson/Rafer Alston
Wesley Johnson/Anthony Parker
Dorrell Wright/Jamario Moon/Christian Eyenga
JJ Hickson/Louis Amundson
Anderson Varejao/DeAndre Jordan/Ryan Hollins

At the start I thought I was gonna find myself at the bottom of the conference and I tried to trade away some bad contracts and adding some cheap perimiter shooting aswell. My first trade was:

Antwan Jamison, Joey Graham
for
Tyler Hansbrough, Mike Dunleavy

Wanted a young big guy who could share minutes with JJ Hickson and possibly develop into an all-star PF in the future. I then dealt Baron Davis and Ramone Sessions to the Magic for Jameer and Jason Richardson. I really liked this trade, as it gave me a huge expirer and a point guard better than Baron Davis who shoots the three very well. I'm not planning on staying with Nelson and I'm thinking of trying to deal him and my 1st round pick for a possible top 5 pick in the draft.

Then I traded Mike Dunleavy and Semih Erden to the Clippers for DeAndre Jordan and Jamario Moon. Basically adding another center who can rebound and block shots and perimiter shooting, athleticism and defense in Moon.

After a while I found out that Moon didn't really fit my starting 5 so I made a move for Dorrell Wright and Louis Amundson for Tyler Hansbrough and Alonzo Gee. Adding yet again a guy who can shoot the three pointer very well and also has turned out to be a decent rebounder.

My last trade was when I dealt my '12 1st round pick and Jason Richardson to the Wolves for Wesley Johnson. I couldn't get J-Rich's release and I figured I didn't need the 1st round pick in 2012 if Johnson developed and I'm able to get a high pick this year. Johnson has turned out to be the best player on my team averaging 21 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5 assist and making a run for rookie of the year.

I think I need a new point guard and I'm aiming for Irving in the draft if I strike lucky, if not I will try to draft Derrick Williams or Enes Kanter (if I strike lucky with a trade) and make a deal for a PG or wait and see if I can get CP3 to Ohio.

What you guys think? I know it's a bit unrealistic to make a push for the top 4-5 seed with the Cavs, but it would be boring to be blown out everyday on all-star since my defense as a player sucks.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Finished Game 4 against the Suns and it's another sweep :rockon:

Overall this series has been a very high scoring one. But Roy and Aldridge continue to play great. Roy and Aldridge carried the team this game and made excellent plays to close out the Suns who were fighting hard this game. We were struggling early on and it seemed like only Roy and Aldridge could get anything going.

Here are the stats from my starters:

LaMarcus Aldridge: 37 (24 points in the 1st Half)/10/4/2/2 (He had 1 turnover this game) 15-25 FG

Brandon Roy: 36/7/9/3/4 (He had 0 turnovers this game) 15-23 FG 5-9 3PT

D.J. Augustin: 18/1/9/4/0 (He had 1 turnover this game) 8-17 FG

Gerald Wallace: 7/1/4/1/1 (He had 1 turnover this game) 3-9 FG

Greg Oden: 4/6/0/0/4 (He had 0 turnovers this game) 1-6 FG

As you can see Wallace and Oden struggled and Oden was in foul trouble as usual.

There was one play that really turned the game around for us. Patty Mills had the ball, and ran a pick and roll with Aldridge off of a botched play. The Suns were scrambling, and out of nowhere I saw Brandon Roy wide open in the corner. He stepped back, and hit a huge 3 that gave us the lead. We never looked back after that.

So now we're heading to the Conference finals :cheers:

[Cairns_Baller]

Hey guys,

First time poster and also new to 2K11. Played a bit of 2K10 and really enjoyed it, so finally made the decision to get the game yesterday. My knowledge of the NBA - in terms of talent is quite shocking living down here in Aus as well.

Anyway I've decided to start a association mode with New Orleans, I build the team around Paul, but I'm keen to put some youth into the squad as well for the future. A complete rebuild you could say. As I said my knowledge is not great, and from what I've read on this thread you guys have great experience. I haven't got xbox live yet so I'm starting with the default rosters that come with the game.

Has anyone got any trade, free agent advice to build my team? I'm looking to run a balanced team, quick on the counter, not live or die by the 3 but have a few marksman. Also want someone who is a beast in the back court.

I want to keep it as realistic as possible. I'm starting from scratch so any help would be awesome.

Cheers

[Cairns_Baller]

Hey guys,

First time poster and also new to 2K11. Played a bit of 2K10 and really enjoyed it, so finally made the decision to get the game yesterday. My knowledge of the NBA - in terms of talent is quite shocking living down here in Aus as well.

Anyway I've decided to start a association mode with New Orleans, I build the team around Paul, but I'm keen to put some youth into the squad as well for the future. A complete rebuild you could say. As I said my knowledge is not great, and from what I've read on this thread you guys have great experience. I haven't got xbox live yet so I'm starting with the default rosters that come with the game.

Has anyone got any trade, free agent advice to build my team? I'm looking to run a balanced team, quick on the counter, not live or die by the 3 but have a few marksman. Also want someone who is a beast in the back court.

I want to keep it as realistic as possible. I'm starting from scratch so any help would be awesome.

Cheers

Anyone?

[Slum Village11]

Try to package a deal for one or more of these players JJ Hickson, JaVale McGee, Jason Thompson, Samuel Dalembert, Nick Young, Wesley Johnson, Paul George or any other young talent you can find. Try using the trade finder, it's good sometimes. You can always try and get Dwight Howard aswell.

I would try to deal Okafor and other contracts thats bad, keep West and Ariza and tank for a high pick. If you'd have XBL you could've downloaded draft classes and drafted Enes Kanter or something to help you out at the 5. Then you would have a pretty decent starting 5 with Paul - random SG here - Ariza - West - Kanter.

Try to go after JR Smith or Afflalo in the free agency and get good rebounders and shooters off the bench and you might win already in the second season.

My team with the Cavs at the start of my second season is:

Kemba Walker/Boobie Gibson/Earl Boykins
Wesley Johnson/JR Smith/Brandon Rush
Chris Singelton/James Posey/random guy
JJ Hickson/Markieff Morris/JaJuan Johnson
Roy Hibbert/Nicola Vucevic/Zaza Pachulia

[AJ2k8]

Hey guys,

First time poster and also new to 2K11. Played a bit of 2K10 and really enjoyed it, so finally made the decision to get the game yesterday. My knowledge of the NBA - in terms of talent is quite shocking living down here in Aus as well.

Anyway I've decided to start a association mode with New Orleans, I build the team around Paul, but I'm keen to put some youth into the squad as well for the future. A complete rebuild you could say. As I said my knowledge is not great, and from what I've read on this thread you guys have great experience. I haven't got xbox live yet so I'm starting with the default rosters that come with the game.

Has anyone got any trade, free agent advice to build my team? I'm looking to run a balanced team, quick on the counter, not live or die by the 3 but have a few marksman. Also want someone who is a beast in the back court.

I want to keep it as realistic as possible. I'm starting from scratch so any help would be awesome.

Cheers

I'd start off by playing a few games and deciding which players suit your style, the sleeper talents on your team who may not be very high rated but could easily play a role.. Once you've done that and you have an idea of how your record will be over the next 2 seasons you can decide what you want to do. If you're gonna have a bad first season then try to hold onto your first pick for the 2011 season or if you're thinking you could contend with the current team then you could try shipping off your first pick in a package with players you don't play with well for better complimentary players for Paul.

Trade finder is your friend, you can package up to 3 players/picks and see what each team will give you in return. Seeing as you're building around CP3 you'll probably need a good big man, having a good defensive anchor is a must and i'm not sure Okafor is that, have never used him myself though.

Anyway have a play around with the team and use trade finder to see what you can get, having a look at player contracts wouldn't hurt either, never want a player to walk out on you for nothing because you don't own their bird rights..

[Rose]

Anyone?
Play a few games with the team and see what guys you like for your style. Personally I love having West and Ariza. Ariza for his key defense and I'm a great scorer with him. West I like because he's cheap, and really efficient. Then I usually try and flip Emeka for another defensive center, Dalembert would work well for you since you want to rebuild and he should resign for cheap. Then I'd go for Rudy Fernandez. After that see what you can do with that kinda weak bench.

[Rose]

Started a Bulls association flipped Boozer, Noah, and Scal for.....

Zbo, Marc Gasol and Xavier Henry. Swear to God this works. Try seeing what you can get for Boozer/Noah. Then Zbo/Henry pops up, then scroll through the other grizzlies trade offers and it's the last one if you include Scalabrine you get Marc:roll:

Sent out Bogans for a clippers second round pick

Traded Korver and my first for Joey Graham and the Cavs FIRST.
and second.
Flipped Joey Graham for a second rounder. traded my 2012 second, Clippers second, and Cavs second for the Hawks first rounder
.
Then in a new deal traded CJ Watson and my second for Tony Allen and Greivis Vasquez.:applause:

Giving me

Rose-TA-Deng-Zbo-Gasol
Vasquez-Henry-Brewer-Taj-Asik/Kurt.

I also dropped Pargo and sent Lucas to the d-league.:banana:

We're 6-2 the Nuggets destroyed me by 20.:lol

[Cairns_Baller]

I'd start off by playing a few games and deciding which players suit your style, the sleeper talents on your team who may not be very high rated but could easily play a role.. Once you've done that and you have an idea of how your record will be over the next 2 seasons you can decide what you want to do. If you're gonna have a bad first season then try to hold onto your first pick for the 2011 season or if you're thinking you could contend with the current team then you could try shipping off your first pick in a package with players you don't play with well for better complimentary players for Paul.

Trade finder is your friend, you can package up to 3 players/picks and see what each team will give you in return. Seeing as you're building around CP3 you'll probably need a good big man, having a good defensive anchor is a must and i'm not sure Okafor is that, have never used him myself though.

Anyway have a play around with the team and use trade finder to see what you can get, having a look at player contracts wouldn't hurt either, never want a player to walk out on you for nothing because you don't own their bird rights..

Thanks for the reply and the advice mate, much appreciated. Can't multi quote whilst using my phone so thank you to Rose and Slum for there input as well. Only had a few games so far but it is so challenging.

Played a few quick matches with NO and got a good feeling of the team. But I thought I'd get more of a reading if I started a trial association. As exhibition is one off thing where as this wil show me consistency etc. Basically I can use this mode to test my target trades that I am thinking of for when I begin my actual association.

Being a trial association, I decided I would put trade overide on, that said I wouldnt normally but this wil give me the chance to see which players really suit my system. As I said I'm looking to completely rebuild the side with youth so did a few trades and this is what my side looked like.

PG - Paul / Iverson (free) / Mills
SG- Evans / George / Created players
SF - Ariza / Clark / Hobson (free)
PF - West / Hickson / Thompson
C - Okafor / Hibbert / Sanders

I know some of these aren't even realistic, and I know I've cheated to get some of them but as I said, I'm just using it as a trial.

Anyway first game at home against the Bucks, playing on pro (newbie) and 10 min quarters. Took me a while to get into the game and it ended with them winning 87 - 79. I really struggled to find a style, still getting used to the controls etc. I really struggled with Paul as well, only ended up with 9 points and 3 assists. Iverson was suprisingly best scorer with a mere 13 and 5 assists.

Jennings killed me with 23 points and 6 assists. Just couldn't shut him down. Maggette was really effective for them as well. Salmon went off injured in the second quarter.

As I said still struggling to find a style, wasn't really impressed by George or Hibbert but Clarke and Hickson look awesome. I'm gonna depend on Paul alot so need to figure how to get the best outta him.

[AJ2k8]

By the way if you haven't got live and havent done any updates then try and get a hold of Chase Budinger, guy was an absolute beast when the game first came out. He's jumpshot is easy to read and he can make it rain from range if you know his release point and along with that he has good athleticism etc. so he's a very good swingman at a rating of 70 odd.

Also if you want a shooter before any updates then get Korver, he can make just about anything with an inch of space prior to any updates and his rating is 66 or something:lol

[Cairns_Baller]

By the way if you haven't got live and havent done any updates then try and get a hold of Chase Budinger, guy was an absolute beast when the game first came out. He's jumpshot is easy to read and he can make it rain from range if you know his release point and along with that he has good athleticism etc. so he's a very good swingman at a rating of 70 odd.

Also if you want a shooter before any updates then get Korver, he can make just about anything with an inch of space prior to any updates and his rating is 66 or something:lol

Cheers again, probably should have mentioned that I managed to get online today and download current roster and new draft. I was hoping Paul and Evans would put down the three's but haven't been very successful so far.

Might look at trading George out and seeing if I can bring in a spec 3 shooter. No idea who, will have to research I guess.

I missed alot of FT's as well. Couldn't get the timing especially for Paul.

Thanks again mate.

[Cairns_Baller]

Second game at home to the Nuggets in my trial Association.Blew me of the court in the first half and had a lead of 23 at one stage. But I rallied in the last quarter. Ended up losing 88 - 85 but geez it was an exciting last quarter. Being a newbie didn't know late fouling was on and it wasn't for giving FT's around I might have won it. Had the chance with Iverson to win pretty much clean on then break but missed the lay up at 83 80. Got fouled on the way up too so if I hit that and the two FT which I did, might have held on.

I know now too turn late fouling off. Iverson again topped scored for me with 18 and 6 assists. I still can't seem to get it right with Paul who ended up with 13 and 3 assists - 2/11 FG (shocking). Got FT's down now 8/8.

Nene smashed it for them with 24 and Smith behind him with 19. Still not liking George and I'm thinking of trading him and testing someone else at SG. I want someone young and who has a decent shot on them. Evans is good but I want someone to help Paul out and get the best outta him. Anyone ever used a good Paul / SG combo?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Second game at home to the Nuggets in my trial Association.Blew me of the court in the first half and had a lead of 23 at one stage. But I rallied in the last quarter. Ended up losing 88 - 85 but geez it was an exciting last quarter. Being a newbie didn't know late fouling was on and it wasn't for giving FT's around I might have won it. Had the chance with Iverson to win pretty much clean on then break but missed the lay up at 83 80. Got fouled on the way up too so if I hit that and the two FT which I did, might have held on.

I know now too turn late fouling off. Iverson again topped scored for me with 18 and 6 assists. I still can't seem to get it right with Paul who ended up with 13 and 3 assists - 2/11 FG (shocking). Got FT's down now 8/8.

Nene smashed it for them with 24 and Smith behind him with 19. Still not liking George and I'm thinking of trading him and testing someone else at SG. I want someone young and who has a decent shot on them. Evans is good but I want someone to help Paul out and get the best outta him. Anyone ever used a good Paul / SG combo?

Well I've never used CP3 with a SG cuz I've never really played with CP3, but one SG that you can try to get back is Marcus Thornton. He's young, athletic, and can score like crazy. He can drive, shoot, and he has an easy release (Textbook). He got traded to the Kings for Carl Landry but most of the time I play Association the Kings are looking to deal him. He has good potential too. He's very cheap as well still on his rookie contract

[Cairns_Baller]

Well I've never used CP3 with a SG cuz I've never really played with CP3, but one SG that you can try to get back is Marcus Thornton. He's young, athletic, and can score like crazy. He can drive, shoot, and he has an easy release (Textbook). He got traded to the Kings for Carl Landry but most of the time I play Association the Kings are looking to deal him. He has good potential too. He's very cheap as well still on his rookie contract

Thanks for the feedback mate, traded George for Thornton. He seems alot better, though I might try to get Matthews for Portland.

Played my third game away to Spurs and got dominated 80- 71. I'm really struggling on the offense. Think I'm gonna spend some time in Practice mode and learn some more. I can't seem drive to the basket or pull any spins off either.

[M a K o]

Started an Association with the Bulls with the aim of creating a superteam in 3 years.

The first season I traded away Boozer, Noah and Deng along with other benchers and ended up acquiring Eric Gordon and Kevin Love and the 2nd overall pick in the draft which I used to select Derrick Williams (Irving went first). The Spurs won the championship. Derrick Rose won MVP, MIP, Scoring leader, All-NBA First Team and All-Star starter!

In my second season I traded away Love (among other things) to get the 1st overall pick in the draft. I used that pick to select Perry Jones and this was me forming my team. I also won the NBA Championship this year with Rose winning Finals MVP.

My third season ended in a disappointing second round exit to the Celtic and the Spurs won the championship again. Oddly enough I struck lottery gold and got the 1st and 4th pick overall that I had traded for previously. I selected Tim Hardaway Junior and Snaer. I was completely stacked at SG at this stage that I traded both of them for DeMarcus Cousins and some crap since I'd been struggling to get a center since I traded Noah. It's impossible to get Orlando to part with Howard.

Anyway my team going into my Fourth Season is

PG: Rose(98)/Steve Nash(72)
SG: Gordon(92)/Ray Allen(73)/Tyler Honeycutt(73)
SF: Derrick Williams(91)/Summers(68)/Martin(65)
PF: Perry Jones(82)/Faried(69)/S. Williams(65)
C: Cousins(86)/Pachulia(65)

My first 3 seasons we're all entirely simulated 82 game seasons with salary cap on, starting rosters, no force trades, the usual stuff.

Second round exit, Champion, Second round exit was how those seasons went. Going to actually play it now with this stacked team for the season before I have to blow it up next year.

Rose and Gordon are on about 15m each and Perry,Williams and Cousins are still on rookie 5m contracts.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I started a Warriors association for fun and I simmed 2 seasons and now this is my starting lineup:

Stephen Curry
Wesley Johnson
Wilson Chandler
Josh Smith
Yao Ming

Everyone is at least an 85 :oldlol:

Yao may be in his 30s but he is absolute CHEESE in this game. Because he is so tall he usually makes contested layups and even if he doesn't he is good at free throws and has a great game down low.

I signed him and Chandler in the 2nd off-season. Traded Monta to get Johnson and got Smith from trading Lee + fillers

[B-Easy8]

Does anyone know if there is a way to download Rubio? Like a roster update that has him on the Wolves?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Does anyone know if there is a way to download Rubio? Like a roster update that has him on the Wolves?

I think he has a player DNA on 2K share. You can download him then assign him to the Wolves and play with him in association

[BankShot]

My latest association: the Utah Jazz

First Season

- Created Brandon Knight... who the Jazz will draft with the #3 pick later this month
- Traded Mehmet Okur for Desanga Diop and the Bobcats First Rounder
- Packaged Diop, C.J. Miles, and a future 2nd rounder in a salary dump

PG: Devin Harris - Sundita Gaines
SG: Brandon Knight - Larry Hughes
SF: Andrei Kirilenko - Gordon Hayward
PF: Al Jefferson - Paul Milsap
C: Derrick Favors - Kyrylo Fesenko

Second Season

- Packaged the Bobcat's pick (7th) with my first Rounder (14th) to move up to the 5th pick, where I drafted a SG (Andre Hill)that can stroke a jumper and play D
- Signed DeAndre Jordon as a role-player for 5-years approx $15 million
- Resigned Andrei Kirilenko

PG: Devin Harris - Larry Hughes
SG: Brandon Knight - Andre Hill
SF: Andrei Kirilenko - Gordon Haywood
PF: Al Jefferson - Paul Milsap
C: Derrick Favors - DeAndre Jordon

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Thanks for the feedback mate, traded George for Thornton. He seems alot better, though I might try to get Matthews for Portland.

Played my third game away to Spurs and got dominated 80- 71. I'm really struggling on the offense. Think I'm gonna spend some time in Practice mode and learn some more. I can't seem drive to the basket or pull any spins off either.

Well Wesley may be a better 3 point shooter and a better defender, but his overall offense is really limited particularly his mid range game. Marcus Thornton's mid range shot is MUCH better than Wesley Matthews', and he is much better at driving and shooting off the dribble

[Skywalker]

in finals vs. Hornets with my Raptors team:

PG- Jrue Holiday
SG- Eric Gordon
SF- Caron Butler
PF- Chris Bosh
C- Darko Millicic
-----------------
PG- Eric Maynor
SF- Nic Batum
PF- Kevin Love

[BankShot]

My latest association: the Utah Jazz

First Season

- Created Brandon Knight... who the Jazz will draft with the #3 pick later this month
- Traded Mehmet Okur for Desanga Diop and the Bobcats First Rounder
- Packaged Diop, C.J. Miles, and a future 2nd rounder in a salary dump

PG: Devin Harris - Sundita Gaines
SG: Brandon Knight - Larry Hughes
SF: Andrei Kirilenko - Gordon Hayward
PF: Al Jefferson - Paul Milsap
C: Derrick Favors - Kyrylo Fesenko

Second Season

- Packaged the Bobcat's pick (7th) with my first Rounder (14th) to move up to the 5th pick, where I drafted a SG (Andre Hill)that can stroke a jumper and play D
- Signed DeAndre Jordon as a role-player for 5-years approx $15 million
- Resigned Andrei Kirilenko

PG: Devin Harris - Larry Hughes
SG: Brandon Knight - Andre Hill
SF: Andrei Kirilenko - Gordon Haywood
PF: Al Jefferson - Paul Milsap
C: Derrick Favors - DeAndre Jordon

Third Season

- Found two gems at the end of the first round of the draft.... a defensive PG that can pass, with potential.... and an athletic PF
- Traded Devin Harris and Andre Hill for Eric Gordon
- Signed Nic Batum for the full MLE for 5 years to be the starting SF
- Resigned Kirilenko as a role player
- Resigned Al Jefferson to a 3-year extension
- Paul Milsap signed a bloated contract elsewhere in Free Agency
- Traded newly drafted PF and Gordon Hawyard for an extremely unhappy Wes Johnson

PG: Brandon Knight - Larry Hughes
SG: Eric Gordon - Wesley Johnson
SF: Nic Batum - Andrei Kirilenko
PF: Al Jefferson - Jeremy Evans
C: Derrick Favors - DeAndre Jordan

Championship

[dukeblue4life]

I have made major progress with my Suns association

PHX Suns

Record: 23-4

PG: Steve Nash, Rodrigue Berbois
SG: Stephen Jackson, Daniel Gibson, Gerald Henderson
SF: Gerald Wallace, James Johnson
PF: Brandon Bass, Gani Lawal, Reggie Evans
C: Shaq, Gortat, Nazr Muhammed

Picks: 2011 Raptors 1st round
( Raptors currently have the worst record in the league )

Off season Cap space: $8 million

Expirings: Nazr, Reggie Evans, Gani Lawal

QUESTION: WHO SHOULD I DRAFT WITH MY PICK?

Next year's lineup will be...

PG: Nash, Berbois
SG: Stephen Jackson, Boobie Gibson, Gerald Henderson
SF: Gerald Wallace, James Johnson
PF: Brandon Bass
C: Shaq, Gortat,

+ draft pick

Who should I draft since I am pretty well rounded? I downloaded the 2011 draft class.

Thanks

[BankShot]

I have made major progress with my Suns association

PHX Suns

Record: 23-4

PG: Steve Nash, Rodrigue Berbois
SG: Stephen Jackson, Daniel Gibson, Gerald Henderson
SF: Gerald Wallace, James Johnson
PF: Brandon Bass, Gani Lawal, Reggie Evans
C: Shaq, Gortat, Nazr Muhammed

Picks: 2011 Raptors 1st round
( Raptors currently have the worst record in the league )

Off season Cap space: $8 million

Expirings: Nazr, Reggie Evans, Gani Lawal

QUESTION: WHO SHOULD I DRAFT WITH MY PICK?

Next year's lineup will be...

PG: Nash, Berbois
SG: Stephen Jackson, Boobie Gibson, Gerald Henderson
SF: Gerald Wallace, James Johnson
PF: Brandon Bass
C: Shaq, Gortat,

+ draft pick

Who should I draft since I am pretty well rounded? I downloaded the 2011 draft class.

Thanks

What number pick is it??

You obviously need another PF..... someone that can stretch the floor.

Derrick Williams, Marcus Morris, John Leuer, Kyle Singler, Montejuinas

[dukeblue4life]

What number pick is it??

You obviously need another PF..... someone that can stretch the floor.

Derrick Williams, Marcus Morris, John Leuer, Kyle Singler, Montejuinas


I won't know the number for awhile. I have it set on 82 games, so I am not even half way yet. The Raptors are the lowest rated team in the league and are on a losing streak with injury problems so there is every reason to believe that this pick should be at least top 5. Derrick Williams would be huge if I could land him.

[Cairns_Baller]

So after owning the game bit over a week, and a bit of testing with Hornets and the Bulls, I decided on the Magic.

Decided on a complete clear out and re-build around Howard. Took me a while to get the team I wanted, had to trade players and trade players again. But I did well and have a young team with plenty of potential.

3 games in now so can't remember exact trades but ended up with this team.

PG - Iverson / Wall

SG - Mayo / Von Wafer / Created Player

SF - Gay / Beasley / Hill (Was a free agent - purely for experience)

PF - Love / Griffin

C - Howard / M Gasol

First game at home against the Wizards - Got my first win since owning the game! To be fair, I put difficulty down to rookie as being a newbie I just couldn't get the hang of things on Pro.

Final score was 84 - 56. The game was actually really close up until the third quarter when I hit 20 compared to their 8. Gay finished top scorer with 18 odd. Can't get exact stats from the game for some reason.

Next up went to Miami to play the Heat who were without LBJ thanks to a broken back. Kept difficulty on Rookie and ended up winning surprisingly 86 - 67. Again was very close till the 3rd quarter when I blew em of the court 20 - 9. Wade top scored for them with twenty but was 3 - 23 with FG's! Points came from the free throw line. Bosh had 14 and was off target with 4 - 15 FG's. Chalmers hit 1 - 17! Funny thing is House and Bibby were not used!

Howard was the man for me with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Iverson chipped in 14 and Griffin followed with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Happy with result but obviously difficulty on Rookie so not getting ahead of myself.

Went to NY next to take on the Knicks. First and last quarter were close but made my run in the second scoring 24 - 11 and went on the third scoring 25 to 17. Ended up winning 90 - 62. Billups sucked in the first half and couldn't hit the target wide open. Was set alight in the second and too scored with 18. Carmelo was really active in the first and seemed like he couldn't miss, went quiet in the second half and ended up with 15.

Howard came up big for me again scoring 14 and 8 rebounds. Wall is starting to come along and ended up with 13 and 4 assists. Mayo (who hasn't scored a point thus far) surprised me with 13 points, 6 - 9 FG's and 1 - 1 3pt's.

Top of my division and at home to the Timberwolves next who are 1 - 3. Definitely upping the difficulty from now, but glad I'm getting the hang of it finally. Scouting Irving, Kanter and Singleton too.

[dukeblue4life]

I am riding a 6 game winning streak into a showdown with the Eastern Conference's best team, The New York Knicks. I am 29-4 and they are 28-7 so this is a battle of elite teams. My 4 losses have all came on the road and to western teams so I have confidence heading into this game. My record hides a lot of struggles as we have won close games, and also had a lot of easy games lately. The fact is I have lost to 2 playoff teams in the west lately so I have made improvements to try to change this before the deadline. I was in need of some assurance that I was heading in the right direction, and not making things worse.

Trade update: Realized after a scare in Sacramento that I needed more perimeter defense.

PHX Trades:

James Johnson
Brandon Bass
Gerald Henderson

Mem Trades:

Shane Battier
Dorrel Arthur

I lost a solid player in Bass. Henderson was not getting used and we are super deep in the Gaurd position so I was looking to move him.

After making the trade, we jumped from 85 overall to 86. Our defense ratings also jumped and we already have the top offense. We are #5 overall in ratings.

Game vs. Lakers:

I had won the previous 2 meetings with this team. Once in OT tho, so I knew it was going to be tough. I inserted Battier into the lineup to gaurd Kobe. I cranked up the defensive pressure and made it to where Battier was in Kobe's grill right from the start. Kobe was 1-3 in the 1st half, and the Lakers shot 33 percent in the first quarter. Between Wallace, Gortat, and now Battier, my defense is getting good. They finished the half down by double digits with my Suns dictating the tempo.

Kobe came out cold again in the second half as Battier stole the ball from him, and forced another miss. The Lakers offense was thrown off and the lead kept building. Daniel Gibson has been lighting it up from 3 point land as of late and he was able to do the same here. With him, Shaq, Arthur, and Jackson all in double figures, our offense was clicking.

Kobe finally got things going and slammed one down in transition and knocked in a couple leaners but the game was all but over. He finished with 12 points. We rallied and won by 19 points for the most one sided victory of the 3 meetings.

I am excited because this is the first game where we really controlled the tempo on both ends. We have always had a solid offense, but we would lag on defense and rely on just out scoring the opponent. This game we set out on a mission to shut Kobe down and control the game, and while he did get 12, he was not the factor he was in the game that went to OT where he scored 28 points. This team is getting better all of the time.

Will update at some point following this Knicks game

[Cairns_Baller]

What do you guys think are some realistic trades for the Celtics? Kinda ruined my Magic association with unrealistic trades IMO. Opinions??

[dukeblue4life]

What do you guys think are some realistic trades for the Celtics? Kinda ruined my Magic association with unrealistic trades IMO. Opinions??

Try to unload Shaq first off. While he is one of my favorite players, he retires at the end of each year. He is 77 overall so you should get pretty good trade value from a team needing size.

Keep the big 3 (Allen, Peirce, KG) The Celtics would never trade them. Rondo is a keeper as well as he runs the offense. I feel like you can unload both Green and Murphy depending on what offers you get. Try coupling these guys with your picks too as you know the Celtics picks will be low.

As far as team needs, probably the biggest hole is at center especially if you trade Shaq. Everywhere else they are pretty solid. This team has a lot of growth potential so it should be interesting

[Rose]

i can't figure out a decent trade to get CP3 to OKC.:mad:

[dukeblue4life]

i can't figure out a decent trade to get CP3 to OKC.:mad:

That would be epic. But I don't really understand why. Westbrook is a solid PG with a tremendous upside and a lot of potential. He is young too and with proper development, he can be easily molded into a low to mid 90s overall PG.

CP3 on the Thunder would be nice tho

[Rose]

That would be epic. But I don't really understand why. Westbrook is a solid PG with a tremendous upside and a lot of potential. He is young too and with proper development, he can be easily molded into a low to mid 90s overall PG.

CP3 on the Thunder would be nice tho
I just want him there. I'm good with Westbrook, and I like the guy don't get me wrong. But I want cp3 there! plus the recent rumors that this trade might happen in real life.....made me want it.

[dukeblue4life]

I just want him there. I'm good with Westbrook, and I like the guy don't get me wrong. But I want cp3 there! plus the recent rumors that this trade might happen in real life.....made me want it.

I understand, and that would definitely be a trade up. CP3 with KD would be sweet. I tend to do similar things when I hear rumors, or see great potential if a certain player was traded to a team. I have been working on a Bobcats association where I could try to land CP3 since there are rumors floating around that this may happen.

[Rose]

I understand, and that would definitely be a trade up. CP3 with KD would be sweet. I tend to do similar things when I hear rumors, or see great potential if a certain player was traded to a team. I have been working on a Bobcats association where I could try to land CP3 since there are rumors floating around that this may happen.
The Bobcats are one of those rare teams where it's hard to really improve them. because they lack assets and friendly contracts. Good luck:cheers:

[Cairns_Baller]

In need of some advice guys, what do you guys think would be more exciting and fun to play in association mode

Boston Celtics - Developing younger players for when the big 4 go or retire.

Or

New York Knicks - Rebuild the franchise into a competitor again?

Been mucking around with Boston and thought it would be cool to do one with them, but may find more challenging with the Knicks.

Any opinions?

[Rose]

I might have to go

Russy, Nate, Nazr and Harden for...

CP3, Marco Belinelli, Patrick Ewing Jr, and Carl Landry.
I'll probably take it and flip someone for a good wing scorer for the bench.

[dukeblue4life]

In need of some advice guys, what do you guys think would be more exciting and fun to play in association mode

Boston Celtics - Developing younger players for when the big 4 go or retire.

Or

New York Knicks - Rebuild the franchise into a competitor again?

Been mucking around with Boston and thought it would be cool to do one with them, but may find more challenging with the Knicks.

Any opinions?

The Knicks would be fun being that they have plenty of star power now with Melo and Amare. They also have good youth with Toney Douglas, and Landry Feilds. Billups should be able to run the point well too. All of those guys should have great trade value too if you feel the need to bring in players through trades. You are real deep in the SG position, so maybe letting one go to grab a lottery pick would be nice. Possibly Pistons or Raptors to make a run for a top pick.

To me the Knicks association sounds fun and I love playing with their current roster. TD is money from behind the arc, and Billups, Chauncey, and Stat are all stars. My vote is Knicks, but I never play with Boston. Good luck with it tho and keep updating the progress you make.

[dukeblue4life]

I might have to go

Russy, Nate, Nazr and Harden for...

CP3, Marco Belinelli, Patrick Ewing Jr, and Carl Landry.
I'll probably take it and flip someone for a good wing scorer for the bench.

Thats whats up. Landing CP3 would be huge. Landry and Ibaka will give you a deep team at PF too. Losing Harden will hurt but the Thunder can take the hit if it means getting CP3. That should be epic playing with him and KD. I have never considered that. Keep updating the progress. I love hearing different associations because no two are alike.

Whats the lineup assuming that trade is made?

[Rose]

Thats whats up. Landing CP3 would be huge. Landry and Ibaka will give you a deep team at PF too. Losing Harden will hurt but the Thunder can take the hit if it means getting CP3. That should be epic playing with him and KD. I have never considered that. Keep updating the progress. I love hearing different associations because no two are alike.

Whats the lineup assuming that trade is made?
I did it except I got poindexter instead of Ewing Jr.

Right now just to test the waters I'm running
CP3
Sefo for 25 and then splitting with Belinelli/Poindexter to see whom I'm better with. If I start a defensive stopper usually I play him about 20-25 minutes a game.
Durant
Ibaka
and Perkins

With Maynor getting 10 or so off the bench Collison getting 13, and Landry getting 19. Cook getting a couple minutes and Aldrich is trade bait/ dleague for me. I may trade Ibaka though depending on the chemistry I have with him and CP3, for some athletic young guy, and a good 2 guard.

[Rose]

On a weird ass note even though CP3, Sefo, Ibaka and Perkins all start and play good minutes, my team is still ranked 20th in team defense?:wtf:

[dukeblue4life]

I did it except I got poindexter instead of Ewing Jr.

Right now just to test the waters I'm running
CP3
Sefo for 25 and then splitting with Belinelli/Poindexter to see whom I'm better with. If I start a defensive stopper usually I play him about 20-25 minutes a game.
Durant
Ibaka
and Perkins

With Maynor getting 10 or so off the bench Collison getting 13, and Landry getting 19. Cook getting a couple minutes and Aldrich is trade bait/ dleague for me. I may trade Ibaka though depending on the chemistry I have with him and CP3, for some athletic young guy, and a good 2 guard.


Good stuff. The trade definitely did not set you back, and it should bring a lot of energy to the team. CP3 should be able to get you 10-13 assists a night easy, and should set KD up to do his thing. Ibaka will probably get some easy layups in transition with CP3 running the show.

I like the position battle for SG. Benelli is a solid shooter, and Poindexter is athletic so both should bring something to the table. Good to see you kept a solid bench. The team is solid now, but another trade involving Aldrich or someone may make it better. Ibaka has a favorable contract so move him wisely. Good looking team so far.

Lol, at the defense rating. I'd like to see 19 teams with a better D than that

[Cairns_Baller]

The Knicks would be fun being that they have plenty of star power now with Melo and Amare. They also have good youth with Toney Douglas, and Landry Feilds. Billups should be able to run the point well too. All of those guys should have great trade value too if you feel the need to bring in players through trades. You are real deep in the SG position, so maybe letting one go to grab a lottery pick would be nice. Possibly Pistons or Raptors to make a run for a top pick.

To me the Knicks association sounds fun and I love playing with their current roster. TD is money from behind the arc, and Billups, Chauncey, and Stat are all stars. My vote is Knicks, but I never play with Boston. Good luck with it tho and keep updating the progress you make.

Thanks for the feedback mate much appreciated, think I will run with the Knicks. Migt look to bring a few just to reinforce. For some reason and I can't quite pick it...I'm not a fan of Billups. Know he is a decorated player but just can't warm to him.

Do you think LF is good enough to start? Gonna see who I can bring it to rebuild, well build around Melo / Amare.

[Rose]

Good stuff. The trade definitely did not set you back, and it should bring a lot of energy to the team. CP3 should be able to get you 10-13 assists a night easy, and should set KD up to do his thing. Ibaka will probably get some easy layups in transition with CP3 running the show.

I like the position battle for SG. Benelli is a solid shooter, and Poindexter is athletic so both should bring something to the table. Good to see you kept a solid bench. The team is solid now, but another trade involving Aldrich or someone may make it better. Ibaka has a favorable contract so move him wisely. Good looking team so far.

Lol, at the defense rating. I'd like to see 19 teams with a better D than that
Usually I only play an 8 man rotation. back up point guard, wing, and big man. But with Maynor, Cook(who I'm decent with), and a couple of "prospects" in Belinelli/Poindexter I figure, ehhh why not! With Landry and Nick Collison in the fold.

After the first quarter...Ibaka+CP3 works really really well. Aldrich is almost certainly gone though, because I'm not a fan, and he doesn't bring anything to the table that really..Collison doesn't.

And as for the defensive rating I know right?:roll: I realize Durant isn't that good defensively, and neither are my bench wings. But Collison's reliable, and Landry's okay. :oldlol:

[dukeblue4life]

Usually I only play an 8 man rotation. back up point guard, wing, and big man. But with Maynor, Cook(who I'm decent with), and a couple of "prospects" in Belinelli/Poindexter I figure, ehhh why not! With Landry and Nick Collison in the fold.

After the first quarter...Ibaka+CP3 works really really well. Aldrich is almost certainly gone though, because I'm not a fan, and he doesn't bring anything to the table that really..Collison doesn't.

And as for the defensive rating I know right?:roll: I realize Durant isn't that good defensively, and neither are my bench wings. But Collison's reliable, and Landry's okay. :oldlol:

I am not surprised at all by Ibaka and CP3 working well. That should be a pick-and-roll dream. I also agree with the Aldrich statement. He really is no different then what you have in Collison but he should have a descent trade value being a rookie. See what you can get for him. It may yeild big results, especially if you couple a first rounder with him.

[Rose]

I am not surprised at all by Ibaka and CP3 working well. That should be a pick-and-roll dream. I also agree with the Aldrich statement. He really is no different then what you have in Collison but he should have a descent trade value being a rookie. See what you can get for him. It may yeild big results, especially if you couple a first rounder with him.
I'm weird with my pick and rolls so..I was hesitant. at the half Poindexter is a complete success. and Deng has 23 on Durant.:roll: Guess he's bringing my D down, but I have 12 steals as well.

Yeah I'm going to try to flip him and a first for a higher first rounder. or a good two guard and go with this off the bench...
Maynor-2guard-Poindexter-Landry-Collison. And just cut Bellinelli out of the equation, for all intents and purposes. Really fun team to play with though. I justforgot I hate OKC's court.

[dukeblue4life]

I'm weird with my pick and rolls so..I was hesitant. at the half Poindexter is a complete success. and Deng has 23 on Durant.:roll: Guess he's bringing my D down, but I have 12 steals as well.

Yeah I'm going to try to flip him and a first for a higher first rounder. or a good two guard and go with this off the bench...
Maynor-2guard-Poindexter-Landry-Collison. And just cut Bellinelli out of the equation, for all intents and purposes. Really fun team to play with though. I justforgot I hate OKC's court.

Haha, agreed on the court

See what you can get for Aldrich and a pick, I am curious to know. Either a lottery pick or a solid role player would be nice. Anything you get will improve you being as though you won't lose anything since Collison is there. Bellinelli is tough to shoot with tho he is rated pretty high. I have never been able to play with him. You may can turn him into a good trade pickup or atleast dump his salary by taking an expiring. See what you can work out with those guys. I feel like it will improve the team even more

[Cairns_Baller]

Need some trade advice...doing an NY association. Picked up Oden to hold down my centre position. Anyway now I have Ronny Turiaf and Shelden Williams. One has to go but I'm torn between them. Both the same age but Williams has a lower contract (only this year and he is undecided) Defense is my main priority though and Williams is better in the rebound stakes and can also shoot from close and mid range.

It's the blocking stat of Williams that worries me, it's only 55 compared to Turiaf's 99. Bit slower and ball security low as well. Any advice guys?

Would u keep Turiaf or Williams, if defense is your main priority?
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[AJ2k8]

I'd be keeping Turiaf, i personally can't stand any big men with a block rating lower than about 70 unless they have outstanding offensive upside etc.

[Cairns_Baller]

I'd be keeping Turiaf, i personally can't stand any big men with a block rating lower than about 70 unless they have outstanding offensive upside etc.

I agree but that's the thing, Williams is 75 from Close, 75 from medium, FT 77, 81 Shoot in Traffic.

[dukeblue4life]

Need some trade advice...doing an NY association. Picked up Oden to hold down my centre position. Anyway now I have Ronny Turiaf and Shelden Williams. One has to go but I'm torn between them. Both the same age but Williams has a lower contract (only this year and he is undecided) Defense is my main priority though and Williams is better in the rebound stakes and can also shoot from close and mid range.

It's the blocking stat of Williams that worries me, it's only 55 compared to Turiaf's 99. Bit slower and ball security low as well. Any advice guys?

Would u keep Turiaf or Williams, if defense is your main priority?
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Good choice of an association. With Oden starting, I feel like you can't go wrong either way. It seems as though you will have to choose between offense/rebounding and defense. If both contracts are similar then it is up to you. I can see perks to both sides of that deal. However, if one has a contract that will stick around, you may want to choose the other one so you can bring in a FA. If I am not mistaken, Turiaf has a 1 year contract so thats appealing.

Looking good. Keep us updated.

[Rose]

Haha, agreed on the court

See what you can get for Aldrich and a pick, I am curious to know. Either a lottery pick or a solid role player would be nice. Anything you get will improve you being as though you won't lose anything since Collison is there. Bellinelli is tough to shoot with tho he is rated pretty high. I have never been able to play with him. You may can turn him into a good trade pickup or atleast dump his salary by taking an expiring. See what you can work out with those guys. I feel like it will improve the team even more
The best deals are Gerald Henderson/Bobcats first
the clippers first
the hornets first with david andersen(I think this could be a really good future trade if I wait a while)
pacers first and brandon rush
you can also get afflalo with the nuggets first for just Aldrich which is what I almost certainly will do
Terrence Williams
and wizards first

Belinelli I had like a couple threes with him through 4 games, so we'll see what happens I might practice it for awhile and see if I can get it down. I usually have problems with Durant too....so I'll probably work on shooting practice for a while.

[JohnWall2]

just start with da wizards :lol

[dukeblue4life]

The best deals are Gerald Henderson/Bobcats first
the clippers first
the hornets first with david andersen(I think this could be a really good future trade if I wait a while)
pacers first and brandon rush
you can also get afflalo with the nuggets first for just Aldrich which is what I almost certainly will do
Terrence Williams
and wizards first

Belinelli I had like a couple threes with him through 4 games, so we'll see what happens I might practice it for awhile and see if I can get it down. I usually have problems with Durant too....so I'll probably work on shooting practice for a while.

I am really liking the Gerald Henderson trade with the Bobcats 1st. Henderson should give you athleticism and youth at the SG position and he has a great contract. The 1st round pick will almost certainly be in the lottery because the Bobcats( just like in real life sadly ) are just not a playoff team. This to me is an appealing option. The one for Afalo is interesting too if you'd rather keep your pick. I feel like there is several good ways you can go out of those options. Let us know what you end up going for.

Whats the record so far?

[dukeblue4life]

just start with da wizards :lol

Sadly they have more of an upside then my Bobcats do. The Bobcats are probably the hardest team to start an association with. A whole lot of super dumb contracts given to pretty awful players. Maybe they'll live it down one day.

[Rose]

I am really liking the Gerald Henderson trade with the Bobcats 1st. Henderson should give you athleticism and youth at the SG position and he has a great contract. The 1st round pick will almost certainly be in the lottery because the Bobcats( just like in real life sadly ) are just not a playoff team. This to me is an appealing option. The one for Afalo is interesting too if you'd rather keep your pick. I feel like there is several good ways you can go out of those options. Let us know what you end up going for.

Whats the record so far?
Oh I love the Afflalo trade. I did that. I got their first and it was awesome. :applause: So far he's money and he raised my defense from 19-15. and the offense by a couple ranks too.:oldlol:

[dukeblue4life]

Oh I love the Afflalo trade. I did that. I got their first and it was awesome. :applause: So far he's money and he raised my defense from 19-15. and the offense by a couple ranks too.:oldlol:

Good stuff. I always liked Affalo. When I played quick games with the Nuggets I always started him over JR Smith. He is solid on offense and a beast on defense. Plus when you are playing a legit team, Affalo can match up with players like Kobe better then most. Good trade. Teams looking solid

How long are the quarters, and what difficulty are you playing on? Whats your teams record?

[Cairns_Baller]

So finally got my Knicks association under way. I'm looking to build a young team around the core that is already in place (well most of it) and make them challenge for a title.

10 min quarters, Pro difficulty (till I improve) and no trade overide. Using the actual draft class as well.

Not much money in the coaching budget, but I needed to hire 2 more scouts, which I did - their potential is high but current rating is not. Got them scouting Irving, Kanter and Chris Singelton individually.


TRADES

First bit off movement was to release Andy Rautins to Free Agency, I then moved to sign Iverson to a 1 year deal(one of my favorite players, pretty much sign him to every team I play with.

The second bit of movement, will probably make alot of Knicks fans unhappy and maybe it's a little unrealistic but I decided to trade Chauncey Billups, (I know very unrealistic, but Im not a fan of him at all, decorated player but not in plans) Anthony Carter and '12 1st round pick for the Blazers Greg Oden (whom was a target of mine) and Andre Miller. Miller wasn't a target but that's what Portland offered me through Trade Finder so I pulled the trigger.

My third peice of business was to find a rotation for Amare and as I said defense in my first season is key, I'm confident my offense will do the job and progress. So in Trade Finder I offer Andre Miller, Jared Jeffries and my '11 1st round pick. I had a few targets including Young and Cousins but Utah offer me Derrick Favours, Gordon Hayward and their '11 2nd round pick. Favors was one my targets, again to improve my rebounding and defense so I pulled the trigger.

Next up I wanted to find a young talent who I could rotate between PG and SG, as I plan to use Iverson and TD in the PG role and Fields in the SG role. But a little insurance is what I was after so I put Roger Mason, Gordon Hayward and Shelden Williams up for trade. A few offers appear but one that stands out is Spur's. They offer George Hill, (who was a target along with AJ Price and others) Matt Bonner and Steve Novak. They also ask for my '11 2nd round pick. I agree. Which leaves me short in the pick situation but I know I can wheel and deal later.

Next up I wanted someone who I could rotate with Melo. I've already got Williams and Brown, but they are both in their last year of contract and it doesn't seem Williams will resign. Brown says he will and I'm sure I can develop him. I'm unsure on Williams at the moment. Anyway so I offer Renaldo Balkman and Steve Novak and a few offers roll in. My target was Austin Daye but Detroit didn't wanna give him up, instead the Suns offer Jared Dudley, who I overlooked when looking for potential targets. I agree and Dudley is my newest recruit.

Will my team pretty much assembled, I realise I need another pick, so I offer Matt Bonner and the Clippers offer me their '11 2nd round pick. I agree to the move and hopefully I can trade off my '12 2nd round pick and either Utah/Clippers '11 second round pick for a first rounder. We will see.

Lastly I question my depth at the SG position and although I have Fields and Bill Walker (whom im also undecided on) that can play there, I enter Free Agency and sign Rashad McCants who at 26 should be solid (only downside is his IQ). Gives me lots of options now, which is what I want when injury strikes; players who are flexible.

So this is my current rotation below

PG - Iverson / Hill / Douglas
SG - Fields / McCants / Walker / Hill
SF- Anthony / Dudley / Williams / Brown
PF - Stoudemire / Favours
C - Oden / Turiaf

On notice are : Williams

Undecided on : Walker and Brown

First game at Toronto, followed by a trip to Boston. Will update with results.

[Maniak]

Man I don't know if I want to rebuild the Wolves or the Pistons. Tough choice.

And by rebuild, I mean trade around, get a high pick, then win the championship the next season.

[Rose]

Good stuff. I always liked Affalo. When I played quick games with the Nuggets I always started him over JR Smith. He is solid on offense and a beast on defense. Plus when you are playing a legit team, Affalo can match up with players like Kobe better then most. Good trade. Teams looking solid

How long are the quarters, and what difficulty are you playing on? Whats your teams record?
10 minutes. And about to up to hall of fame. Right now i'm 6-1. I played a godawful game against Utah. I lost by like 11.

[dukeblue4life]

10 minutes. And about to up to hall of fame. Right now i'm 6-1. I played a godawful game against Utah. I lost by like 11.

Thats whats up. I don't know what it is about Utah, but even after they traded Deron Williams away, they are one of the hardest teams to beat on association mode. I have a losing record against them all time I am sure. I'd say thats a solid start tho

[Maniak]

I started messing around with the Pistons then I realized the team I was making would be too good.

Im gonna do a Raptors one tomorrow.

[dukeblue4life]

So finally got my Knicks association under way. I'm looking to build a young team around the core that is already in place (well most of it) and make them challenge for a title.

10 min quarters, Pro difficulty (till I improve) and no trade overide. Using the actual draft class as well.

Not much money in the coaching budget, but I needed to hire 2 more scouts, which I did - their potential is high but current rating is not. Got them scouting Irving, Kanter and Chris Singelton individually.


TRADES

First bit off movement was to release Andy Rautins to Free Agency, I then moved to sign Iverson to a 1 year deal(one of my favorite players, pretty much sign him to every team I play with.

The second bit of movement, will probably make alot of Knicks fans unhappy and maybe it's a little unrealistic but I decided to trade Chauncey Billups, (I know very unrealistic, but Im not a fan of him at all, decorated player but not in plans) Anthony Carter and '12 1st round pick for the Blazers Greg Oden (whom was a target of mine) and Andre Miller. Miller wasn't a target but that's what Portland offered me through Trade Finder so I pulled the trigger.

My third peice of business was to find a rotation for Amare and as I said defense in my first season is key, I'm confident my offense will do the job and progress. So in Trade Finder I offer Andre Miller, Jared Jeffries and my '11 1st round pick. I had a few targets including Young and Cousins but Utah offer me Derrick Favours, Gordon Hayward and their '11 2nd round pick. Favors was one my targets, again to improve my rebounding and defense so I pulled the trigger.

Next up I wanted to find a young talent who I could rotate between PG and SG, as I plan to use Iverson and TD in the PG role and Fields in the SG role. But a little insurance is what I was after so I put Roger Mason, Gordon Hayward and Shelden Williams up for trade. A few offers appear but one that stands out is Spur's. They offer George Hill, (who was a target along with AJ Price and others) Matt Bonner and Steve Novak. They also ask for my '11 2nd round pick. I agree. Which leaves me short in the pick situation but I know I can wheel and deal later.

Next up I wanted someone who I could rotate with Melo. I've already got Williams and Brown, but they are both in their last year of contract and it doesn't seem Williams will resign. Brown says he will and I'm sure I can develop him. I'm unsure on Williams at the moment. Anyway so I offer Renaldo Balkman and Steve Novak and a few offers roll in. My target was Austin Daye but Detroit didn't wanna give him up, instead the Suns offer Jared Dudley, who I overlooked when looking for potential targets. I agree and Dudley is my newest recruit.

Will my team pretty much assembled, I realise I need another pick, so I offer Matt Bonner and the Clippers offer me their '11 2nd round pick. I agree to the move and hopefully I can trade off my '12 2nd round pick and either Utah/Clippers '11 second round pick for a first rounder. We will see.

Lastly I question my depth at the SG position and although I have Fields and Bill Walker (whom im also undecided on) that can play there, I enter Free Agency and sign Rashad McCants who at 26 should be solid (only downside is his IQ). Gives me lots of options now, which is what I want when injury strikes; players who are flexible.

So this is my current rotation below

PG - Iverson / Hill / Douglas
SG - Fields / McCants / Walker / Hill
SF- Anthony / Dudley / Williams / Brown
PF - Stoudemire / Favours
C - Oden / Turiaf

On notice are : Williams

Undecided on : Walker and Brown

First game at Toronto, followed by a trip to Boston. Will update with results.

Thats a pretty solid rotation. I like seeing Iverson on your roster. What are your ratings in offense, defense, and overall with that team?

[Rose]

Thats whats up. I don't know what it is about Utah, but even after they traded Deron Williams away, they are one of the hardest teams to beat on association mode. I have a losing record against them all time I am sure. I'd say thats a solid start tho
Harris is the best 2k Player in the 4th quarter and has been since like 2k9 I swear!. it's insane:oldlol: I was actually only down by 4-5 at the starter of the quarter wound up getting outscored 12-35 or something insane and lost by around 25.

Since then i dropped one game and am a proud...9-2

[Cairns_Baller]

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Carmelo Anthony kicks off The Knicks season with an impressive 18 points in Toronto(Apologies for picture quality)

Toronto Raptors - 82

Defeated By

New York Knicks - 87

A new look Knicks outfit have kicked off their NBA season with a 5 point victory over the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre following a busy off season in the trade department.

New York took to the court with a completely new starting line up and almost an unrecognizable bench compared to last season. Carmelo Anthony, Allan Iverson, Amare Stoudemire and Greg Oden suited up for New York alongside the young Landry Fields.

Toronto weren't going to lay down to their visitors though and after an entertaining first half with good performances by Carmelo Anthony for NY and Leandro Barbosa for the Raptors, it was the Knicks ahead by 5 at the break 40 - 35.

Raptors head coach Jay Triano spoke about his team's disappointing field goal conversion rate at the break with the Raptors shooting at 26%. His words encouraged his side, with Jose Caledron. Andrea Bargnani and Leandro Barbosa giving the Knick's defense something to think about.

Carmelo Anthony impressed for the Knicks, scoring 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Allan Iverson was also solid for his team with 12 points and 5 assists. But it was new signing Rashad McCants that really impressed Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, the former free agent scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.


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Too little too late for Andrea Bargnani,who played the last quarter with strained hamstring.

The Raptors rallied late in the second half, managing to score 24 points to the Knicks 23 at the end of 3rd quarter. Andrea struggling to find the net in the first half but impressed in the second with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. His bravery was also on show as he played on through the 4th quartet with a strained hamstring after injuring himself in a followthrough of an attempted jump shot.

The Knicks rolled on in the 4th quarter managing to just outscore Toronto 24 - 23. Leandro Barbosa was always a threat and finished the game with a damaging 27 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Jose Caledron was also in the thick of things scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

At the final buzzer it was New York who managed to hold on, thanks to some clutch shooting at the line as a result of late fouling on the Raptors behalf. Their was a scary moment for the Knicks with two minutes to go as a Leandro Barbosa 3 pointer saw their lead cut to just 3.

The Knicks now travel to Boston and then head home to do battle with Portland.

Top Performers

Toronto Raptors
Leandro Barbosa - 27 P / 6 R / 3 A
Jose Calderon - 24 P / 6 R / 3 A
Amir Johnson - 8 P / 9 R / 2 A
Andrea Bargnani - 11 P / 9 R / 2 A

New York Knicks
Carmelo Anthony - 18 P / 8 R / 5 A
Rashad McCants - 15 P / 5 R / 3 A
A Iverson - 12 P / 5 A
Greg Oden - 8P / 13 R / 1 BLK

Mike D'Antini :"It is good to get off the mark in the first game of the season. New look team this season and I was impressed tonight. I thought we defended well tonight, especially in the first half, they could have scored alot more. I was especially pleased with Rashad and what he was able to come on and do off the bench. Now it's on to another tough one in Boston".

[dukeblue4life]

I dare anyone to take on the task on making the current Charlotte Bobcats into a contender. This is the hardest team to work with due to bad contracts. They literally have like 3 or 4 horrible contracts to players who don't even play much. Anyhow, here is my current Charlotte project team. Let me know what you think

Charlotte Bobcats

Year 1: 2010-11

Simmed, finished in the lottery(29-53), landed the #3 overall draft pick.
Traded #3 pick and Boris Diaw for Greg Oden
Resigned Dante Cunningham
Drafted Reggie Jackson(PG) with our 2nd Round pick
Let go of Diop, for a future 2nd round pick, which freed up 6.5mill
Traded Matt Carrol, which freed up around 2-3mill
Signed Wilson Chandler, Kris Humphries, Mikael Peitrus, and Samuel Dalambert

Year 2:

Traded Dalambert because he was not happy at all about his role behind Oden
Got MozGoz in trade( However, his moral is also bad as he isnt sure my franchise is moving in the right direction, WTF?)

So the Roster looks like this:

PG: DJ Augistine, Reggie Jackson, Shaun Livingston
SG: Stephen Jackson, Gerald Henderson
SF: Wilson Chandler, Peitrus, Dante Cunningham
PF: Tyrus Thomas, Kris Humphries, Eduardo Najara
C: Greg Oden, T.Mozgov

Ratings are:

DEF: 22nd
OFF: 29th
OVR: 25th

We are not supposed to be good, but surprisingly, this team is really easy to play with. I have only played one game against the Hawks in ATL. On HOF mode, 7min, default sliders, I pushed the game into OT with this club. Jax is super clutch. He made one big three and 4 huge free throws to get us to OT, and got a dunk in traffic in OT before time ran out on us. Great game against a much better team. We should manage to do okay even though I am shooting for best case a #7 seed. Thats okay being we hold 2 1st round lottery picks and 18mill cap space.

With the Cats, its a rebuilding process. Don't let the ratings fool you, this team can and will be dangerous.

I will update on progress. Playing the Heat next in MIA...

[KG215]

The Pistons are pretty damn tough to rebuild, too. They have some awful contracts to way past their prime players and/or role players. I tried rebuilding them and just kept trading away my awful contracts if someone offered me anyone with an expiring contract. I cleared a ton of cap space and by like year 4 or 5 I had a loaded roster. For the life of me I can't remember who my "Big Three" were but I had three players rated 88 or better. I don know one of them was James Harden. I played two games after I finally got the roster I wanted, and won both games by 20-30 points on Superstar.

I'll give the Bobcats a try to see if I think they're more challenging.

[dukeblue4life]

The Pistons are pretty damn tough to rebuild, too. They have some awful contracts to way past their prime players and/or role players. I tried rebuilding them and just kept trading away my awful contracts if someone offered me anyone with an expiring contract. I cleared a ton of cap space and by like year 4 or 5 I had a loaded roster. For the life of me I can't remember who my "Big Three" were but I had three players rated 88 or better. I don know one of them was James Harden. I played two games after I finally got the roster I wanted, and won both games by 20-30 points on Superstar.

I'll give the Bobcats a try to see if I think they're more challenging.

I bet the Pistons are tough. Like you said, so many players are past their prime. If you had them in their prime then it would be a different story. Both the Pistons and the Bobcats are tough because unlike youthful teams with potential like the Wolves and Raptors and Clippers, the Cats and Pistons have awful contracts that eat Cap space.

This just dawned on me as a good idea for those who like the Heat. Why not trade for Shaq to provide size in the middle? Honestly, they could make that happen and then it would be LBJ, D-Wade, Bosh, and Shaq. That would be a solid team and Shaq is super cheap. Thoughts?

[KG215]

I dare anyone to take on the task on making the current Charlotte Bobcats into a contender. This is the hardest team to work with due to bad contracts. They literally have like 3 or 4 horrible contracts to players who don't even play much.


You had me thinking the Bobcats would be nearly impossible to work with. They've got some bad contracts but it wasn't anything I couldn't work with.

They start off with 5 expiring contracts an 6 two year deals. No one makes an absurd amount of money in the beginning, and the overpaid guys are all under 1 year contracts, so you can just let them go in the offseason.

Year 1: 30-52 (missed playoffs, 6th overall pick)

-I released everyone except Przybilla who I signed to a 2yr/3M deal.

-I drafted Alec Burks with the 6th overall pick. With the draft class I'm using Burks is a 69 OVR with 82 potential. I got him for 2yr/5.53M and a 2yr team option.

-I got Keith Benson in the 2nd round for 1yr/683K and a 1yr team option. Benson is a 62 OVR with 73 potential.


Year 2: 34-48 (missed playoffs)

-I picked up Keith Benson and Gerald Henderson's options and declined Livingston's.

-I released Livingston, D.J. White and Boris Diaw. Was able to retain D.J. Augustin.

-I took Quincy Miller with the 7th overall pick. He's a 6'9" SF with good range and good athleticism. Signed Miller to a 2yr/4.70M deal with a 2yr team option. Stephen Jackson is old and in the last year of his deal, so Miller is my starting SF of the future. He's a 70 OVR as a rookie with 85 potential.

-I took Jordan Taylor for some PG in depth in the 2nd round. Signed Taylor to a 1yr/480K deal with a 2yr team option. Taylor is a 59 OVR with just 62 potential.

-I was now $28M under the cap after basically releasing everyone whose contract expired the first two years. However, the 2012 FA class was really weak (Ray Felton at 81 OVR was the highest rated available FA) so I didn't sign anyone else in hopes of the 2013 class being stronger.


Year 3: 28-54 (1st overall pick and 7th over pick (via SAC)

-Alec Burks improved to a 74 OVR (+5) and Keith Benson to a 66 OVR (+4)

-I got into the regular season and had 5 PF's on roster, three of which were rated in the 50's overall. So, I went and browsed the FA pool and was able to pick-up Sonny Weems (72 OVR) and Craig Smith (70 OVR). I signed Smith to a 2yr/4.60M deal and Weems to a 2yr/6.95M deal.

-Wanting to get another top draft pick for the 2013 draft I turned Stephen Jackson, Gerald Henderson, my 2014 1st rd pick and my 2013 2nd rd pick into Andre Iguodala's expiring contract and the Kings 2013 1st round pick.

-Picked up the options on Burks, Taylor and Benson. Let everyone else go.

-Took my center of the future Andre Drummond with the #1 overall pick. Drummond is a 75 OVR with 88 potential. I signed him to a 2yr/9.56M deal with a 2 yr team option.

-Drafted Tim Hardaway Jr. with the 7th overall pick. He's a 6'5" combo-guard that will give me more flexibility in the backcourt. I also needed a back-up for Burks since I traded Gerald Henderson. He is a 68 OVR with 76 potential. Signed him to a 2yr/5.20M deal with a 2yr team option.

-I lost some cap space but still had enough to sign one max contract. It would have been nice if this FA class was available a year ago when I had room to sign to max deals because Blake Griffin (93 OVR) and Brandon Jennings (90 OVR) were both available. I signed Griffin, though, to a 5yr/84.83M deal.

-Since I had Blake Griffin at PF and liked Taylor's progression in just one year, I decided to test the market on a deal involving Tyrus Thomas and D.J. Augustin. I got some very attractive offers via "Trade Finder". I was hoping to get an even better starting PG in return and make-due with Craig Smith as my back-up PF.

1. From Bucks: Ed Davis (81 OVR) and Ray Felton (81 OVR)
2. From Cavs: Brandon Knight (79 OVR) and Serge Ibaka (76 OVR)
3. From Clippers: Eric Gordon (86 OVR) and Luis Scoal (72 OVR)
4. From Jazz: Jonny Flynn (84 OVR) and Lebryan Nash (73 OVR)
5. From Spurs: Darren Colison (86 OVR) and Manu (78 OVR)
6. From Suns: Brandon Jennings (90 OVR) and Jereme Richmond (64 OVR)
7. From Blazers: Jerryd Bayless (81 OVR) and Aldridge (82 OVR)
8. From Warriors: Monta Ellis (85 OVR) and Angelo Chol (68 OVR)

I went back and forth for a while on the Jennings/Richmond offer and the Collison/Manu offer. Ultimately, though, I decided to go with Brandon Jennings/Jereme Richmond.


2013-2014 rotation
PG: Brandon Jennings (90 OVR)/Jordan Taylor (63 OVR)
SG: Alec Burks (79 OVR)/Tim Hardaway Jr. (68 OVR)
SF: Quincy Miller (76 OVR)/Sonny Weems (72 OVR)
PF: Blake Griffin (93 OVR)/Taj Gibson (77 OVR)
C: Andre Drummond (77 OVR)/Keith Benson (70 OVR)


Year 4: 49-33 (4 seed in playoffs)

-I had three All-Stars: Griffin, Jennings, and surprisingly Alec Burks. I improved my record by 21 wins.

-Andre Drummond (15.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.4 bpg 50.3% FG) was Rookie of the Year

-Lost in the first round to Atlanta in 7 games.

-Picked up the options on Burks, Miller, Taylor and Benson. Re-signed Weems to a 2yr/7.58M deal.

-I had no draft picks due to trades.

-Had right at $7M in cap space and used it to strengthen my weakest spot on the 2-deep depth chart, back-up PG. I signed Kyle Lowry (77 OVR) to a 3yr/27.17M deal. I know $9M a year is a little steep for a back-up PG by my roster is now completely set for the next several years. I don't really have any needs and everyone under contract for at least two more years.


Year 5: 53-29 (2nd seed, 5 games out of 1st place in East)

2014-2015 Rotation
PG: B. Jennings (93 OVR, 25 yrs old)/K. Lowry (77 OVR, 28 yrs old)
SG: A. Burks (84 OVR, 23 yrs old)/T. Hardaway (72 OVR, 22 yrs old)
SF: Q. Miller (81 OVR, 22 yrs old)/S. Weems (72 OVR, 28 yrs old)
PF: B. Griffin (96 OVR, 24 yrs old)/T. Gibson (80 OVR, 27 yrs old)
C: A. Drummond (81 OVR, 21 yrs old)/K. Benson (74 OVR, 25 yrs old)

Average Overall: 81.0
Average Age: 24.5 years old

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It took me five seasons to dump some of the bad players/contracts, scout properly for draft picks with high potential, and clear enough cap space to make at least one huge FA signing. I simulated the first round of the playoffs and we beat the Bucks in 4 games (made the first round best of 5). Got a showdown with the Heat in the second round.

[bdreason]

I usually play with the Warriors. Last night I started an association and traded Lee, Radmonovich, and 2 1st round picks for Dirk and Peja.

Curry / Lin
Monta / Bell
Wright / Peja
Dirk / Amundson
Biedrins / Udoh

[KG215]

dukeblue4life, you got me turned onto this Bobcats dynasty.

I just finished game one of the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinals. I had a 100-93 lead with about 3:00 to go in the fourth and then the wheels started to fall off. I couldn't score or get stops and Miami came roaring back to tie it up in the final seconds and forced OT.

There wasn't any defense played in the 4:00 OT period as I outscored Miami 25-19 to get the 131-125 lead. It was just 106-106 at the end of regulation. Jimmer Fredette and Dwyane Wade each hit a pair of three pointers but Brandon Jennings took over for me in OT. Jennings hit a trio of three pointers and added four points from the FT line, and a couple of layups, to give him 17 points in overtime. Quincy Miller scored 7 points in OT including one three pointer of his own.

Miami 19 27 32 28 19 125
Charlotte 25 29 28 24 25 131


Miami
D. Wade - 33 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl, 13/18 FG
J. Fredette - 24 pts, 1 reb, 10 ast, 2 stl, 10/24 FG
L. James - 23 pts, 2 reb, 8 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk, 10/14 FG
F. Melo - 13 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl, 1 blk, 6/8 FG
C. Bosh - 12 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 3/7 FG

C. Eyenga - 10 pts, 2 reb, 5/5 FG
S. Mack - 6 pts, 4 ast, 3/4 FG


Charlotte
B. Jennings - 31 pts, 1 reb, 11 ast, 3 stl, 8/18 FG
B. Griffin - 27 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast, 2 blk, 11/17 FG
A. Drummond - 19 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk, 8/9 FG
Q. Miller - 17 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 7/11 FG
A. Burks - 10 pts, 2 reb, 3/5 FG

S. Weems - 10 pts, 2 reb, 3/5 FG
T. Gibson - 7 pts, 2 reb, 3 ast, 3/4 FG
T. Hardaway - 4 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl, 2/5 FG
K. Benson - 4 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 2 blk, 2/4 FG

[dukeblue4life]

dukeblue4life, you got me turned onto this Bobcats dynasty.

I just finished game one of the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinals. I had a 100-93 lead with about 3:00 to go in the fourth and then the wheels started to fall off. I couldn't score or get stops and Miami came roaring back to tie it up in the final seconds and forced OT.

There wasn't any defense played in the 4:00 OT period as I outscored Miami 25-19 to get the 131-125 lead. It was just 106-106 at the end of regulation. Jimmer Fredette and Dwyane Wade each hit a pair of three pointers but Brandon Jennings took over for me in OT. Jennings hit a trio of three pointers and added four points from the FT line, and a couple of layups, to give him 17 points in overtime. Quincy Miller scored 7 points in OT including one three pointer of his own.

Miami 19 27 32 28 19 125
Charlotte 25 29 28 24 25 131


Miami
D. Wade - 33 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl, 13/18 FG
J. Fredette - 24 pts, 1 reb, 10 ast, 2 stl, 10/24 FG
L. James - 23 pts, 2 reb, 8 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk, 10/14 FG
F. Melo - 13 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl, 1 blk, 6/8 FG
C. Bosh - 12 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 3/7 FG

C. Eyenga - 10 pts, 2 reb, 5/5 FG
S. Mack - 6 pts, 4 ast, 3/4 FG


Charlotte
B. Jennings - 31 pts, 1 reb, 11 ast, 3 stl, 8/18 FG
B. Griffin - 27 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast, 2 blk, 11/17 FG
A. Drummond - 19 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk, 8/9 FG
Q. Miller - 17 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 7/11 FG
A. Burks - 10 pts, 2 reb, 3/5 FG

S. Weems - 10 pts, 2 reb, 3/5 FG
T. Gibson - 7 pts, 2 reb, 3 ast, 3/4 FG
T. Hardaway - 4 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl, 2/5 FG
K. Benson - 4 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 2 blk, 2/4 FG


Thats whats up. That team is legit and that is definitely an impressive finish. Good work

My Association is not looking up at the moment. We are currently 0-3 but have played @ATL, @MIA, and vsBoston. Thats a tough schedule. However, we lost to Miami by like 10 and Boston by only 4. We are a solid team but we just haven't been able to play enough defense down the stretch to finish teams off. If we could get stops our offense would get us some wins, but what we get we give right back

I need help. What would be the best way to jack my defense ratings? Who do I need to go after? I would love to have a rating of top 10 defense while keeping Chandler, DJ, Jackson, and Oden. My lineup is posted earlier if you guys could help with trade ideas. Thanks

[Cairns_Baller]

Thats a pretty solid rotation. I like seeing Iverson on your roster. What are your ratings in offense, defense, and overall with that team?

Cheers mate much appreciated. Defense 25 (shocking!), Offense 8, Overall 13.

Got an update in a sec too

[Cairns_Baller]

So I have a trade update, after playing against Toronto it was really obvious I needed to find a 3rd centre that can step in and do the job occasionally as Oden and Turiaf fatigue quite quickly and I have back to back games.

So I went into Free Agency and signed Ante Tomic, Croatian centre who used to play for the Jazz. Only 23 too, so he looks like he will be solid. 980k for the year which I was happy with.

I then decided to put Walker and Brown up for trade and see if I could get a decent 1st round pick as I don't currently have one. Minnesota offered me their's as long as I included my 12' first pick. Pulled the trigger which leaves me without any picks for '12 but I can wheel and deal later.

With that in mind, I will probably ship Iverson :( and Turiaf at a later date. Iverson is on a 1 yr deal and is looking at FA beyond on this year so I decided to go look at another PG whom I can rotate with Iverson and Douglas. I put Williams up for trade as i was not really impressed with so far and the Pacers offered me A.J Price who was a target when I orginally got George Hill (using him more at SG as he is a combo guard).

Happy with that team now, Celtics game bout to get underway.

[KG215]

Just finished game two of the Miami series and it was another really tight one.

I was up 97-96 with just about 1:00 to go and Alec Burks hit a three pointer to give me a 100-96 lead. From there we just traded baskets and I made FT's down the stretch to hold on for the 109-106 win, and took a 2-0 series lead.



Miami 25 19 30 32 - 106
Charlotte 21 26 27 35 - 109


Miami
D. Wade - 26 pts, 0 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 12/19 FG
L. James - 23 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 10/18 FG
J. Fredette - 23 pts, 3 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 7/12 FG
C. Eyenga - 13 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 6/8 FG
C. Bosh - 9 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 3 stl, 3/5 FG

F. Melo - 7 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk, 3/3 FG
E. Moore - 3 pts, 1/6 FG
I. Diogu - 2 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1/2 FG



Charlotte
B. Jennings - 25 pts, 5 reb, 13 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk, 6/14 FG
B. Griffin - 21 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 1 blk, 9/11 FG
A. Drummond - 17 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 3 stl, 7/9 FG
A. Burks - 17 pts, 3 reb, 0 ast, 1 stl, 8/11 FG
Q. Miller - 11 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 5/7 FG

S. Weems - 8 pts, 3/7 FG
K. Benson - 4 pts, 1 reb, 1 stl, 2 blk, 2/2 FG
T. Gibson - 4 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1/1 FG



In both games Jennings has been my go to guy in the final minute or so for free throws. He's a perfect 24/24 from the line in the series. Jimmer Fredette is a beast. In two games Fredette is averaging 23.5 ppg, 8.5 apg, 2 rpg. Jennings, though, is averaging 28/12/3 and Griffin 24/9.5/4.5/2.

[Maniak]

Im gonna make a thread where I do similar to what the poster on the previous page had going. I've done this before and ran on like a 29 game season and played them all.

I'm not sure what team to take, but I'm going to end up simulating through the first year so I can work with this draft class.

[KG215]

Im gonna make a thread where I do similar to what the poster on the previous page had going. I've done this before and ran on like a 29 game season and played them all.

I'm not sure what team to take, but I'm going to end up simulating through the first year so I can work with this draft class.

You ever read or post at Operation Sports? They have dynasty forums just for that purpose and it's pretty fun. I've never done a 2K one but I did a pretty in-depth NCAA Footabll '11 dynasty thread. It was a lot of work to make it presentable but quite a bit of fun and I enjoy reading other people's dynasty/association updates.

[Maniak]

No I don't.

I did one at a old basketball forum that apparently no longer exists. Actually I did two, because the first one was bad.

I'm gonna look at some of the ones on operation sports.

Any ideas on what team is welcomed. Im going to draft Bismack and either Kemba or Jimmer.

[KG215]

I finished up the Eastern Conference Semi's with a 4 game sweep of the Heat. Every game was pretty tightly contested, though. In two games I had a 10-15 point lead with under 4:00 to go and Miami went on a big run to either tie it up or get within 1-3 points, but I'd never fully relinquish the lead. In the other two games it was back and forth most of the game and I would get hot in the final few minutes to pull-away enough to sit on the ball the last couple of minutes.

[KG215]

No I don't.

I did one at a old basketball forum that apparently no longer exists. Actually I did two, because the first one was bad.

I'm gonna look at some of the ones on operation sports.

Any ideas on what team is welcomed. Im going to draft Bismack and either Kemba or Jimmer.

Yeah, go take a look at OS and see some of their dynasty pages. I haven't been to the site in several weeks but the basketball section was kind of dying down last time I visited. There was still some really good threads, though, you just have to do some digging.

If you're wanting to re-build a team...


Sacramento - I actually started a Kings dynasty about a week after I bought the game. You've got two young players in Evans and Cousins to build around. They've also got some good young talent role type players in Thompson, Thornton and Casspi. It took some work, but I shed some contracts, traded for high draft picks and got Carmelo via Free Agency -- that was back when he was still in Denver.

Detroit - They've got some really bad contracts with some older players past their prime. They're a pretty tough contract because a lot of those bad contracts aren't just one year deals. But, they've got Greg Monroe and Rodney Stuckey to build-around. If you simulate the first season you'll almost assuredly get a top 5-10 pick.

Cleveland - Probably the biggest mess on the game in terms of no talent. They only have one player really worth keeping and building around in Hickson. Not sure about the contracts.

Toronto - A team with more young medium to high potential type players than most people realize. And Bargnani might be a stiff in real life, but he's a very nice video game offensive threat.

Charlotte - That's who I'm currently playing with thanks to dukeblue4life. It's a lot of fun but I also simulated five seasons until I made enough offseason moves to make the team pretty good. They don't have anyone really worth keeping around to build around other than Tyrus Thomas and maybe Augustin. And if you don't want either one of them, then they are good trade pieces. I used Thomas, Augustin and a 1st round draft pick to land Brandon Jennings.

[Maniak]

Also, I turn off allow CPU trading now, because I find it really messes up the league overall.

[KG215]

2015 Eastern Conference Finals Preview



1 Chicago Bulls (58-24) vs. 2 Charlotte Bobcats (53-29)



Chicago Bulls
-Beat 8 seed Atlanta 3-0 in 1st Round
-Beat 4 seed Philadelphia 4-3 in 2nd Round


REGULAR SEASON STATS

Starters
PG Derrick Rose (95 OVR) - 30.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 8.5 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.9 bpg
*2014-2015 NBA MVP

SG Bojan Bogdanovic (73 OVR) - 3.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.9 bpg
*2014-2015 1st Team All-Defense

SF Luol Deng (80 OVR) - 18.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.7 bpg

PF Carlos Boozer (83 OVR) - 17.9 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.4 bpg

C Joakim Noah (82 OVR) - 9.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.5 bpg


Bench
Dirk Nowitzki (76 OVR) - 11.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.2 spg, 0.2 bpg

Alonzo Gee (75 OVR) - 6.7 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.3 bpg

Ronnie Brewer (69 OVR) - 2.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.8 spg

Doron Lamb (69 OVR) - 3.6 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.2 spg, 0.1 bpg

C.J. Watson (68 OVR) - 2.1 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.3 spg




Charlotte Bobcats
-Beat 7 seed Milwuakee 3-2 in 1st round
-Beat 3 seed Miami 4-0 in 2nd round


REGULAR SEASON STATS

Starters
PG Brandon Jennings (93 OVR) - 18.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 8.1 apg, 2.1 spg, 0.6 bpg
*2014-2015 All-Star

SG Alec Burks (85 OVR) - 14.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.9 bpg

SF Quincy Miller (81 OVR) - 12.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 1.2 bpg

PF Blake Griffin (96 OVR) - 22.8 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.7 bpg
*2014-2015 All-Star

C Andre Drummond (81 OVR) - 13.9 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.5 bpg


Bench
Taj Gibson (79 OVR) - 5.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.1 spg, 0.9 bpg

Sonny Weems (72 OVR ) - 6.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.2 bpg

Keith Benson (73 OVR) - 2.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.8 bpg

Kyle Lowry (77 OVR) - 4.1 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.5 spg

Tim Hardaway Jr. (70 OVR) - 4.2 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.1 bpg




Western Conference Finals


2 Denver Nuggets vs. 4 Memphis Grizzlies


Denver Nuggets

Starters
PG Ty Lawson (89 OVR)
*2014-2015 3rd Team All-NBA, 2014-2015 All-Star

SG J.R. Smith (78 OVR)

SF Marcus Morris (76 OVR)
*2014-2015 All-Star

PF Danilo Gallinari (84 OVR)
*2014-2015 All_Star

C Nene (77 OVR)


Bench
Toney Douglas (75 OVR)

Xavier Henry (75 OVR)

Reggie Williams (72 OVR)

Aaron Afflalo (71 OVR)



Memphis Grizzlies

Starters
PG Mike Conley (83 OVR)

SG O.J. Mayo (87 OVR)

SF Rudy Gay (87 OVR)

PF Michael Beasley (87 OVR)

C Enes Kanter (80 OVR)


Bench
Marc Gasol (77 OVR)

Darrell Arthur (70 OVR)

Kentavious Caldwell (69 OVR)

Trey Thompkins (68 OVR)

B.J. Young (67 OVR)

[Maniak]

http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225748

[Cairns_Baller]

I'm doing a NY association but I've decided to revisit and restart a Bulls one, as they are probably my favorite team especially growing up. I will be continuing with the Knicks as well.

I've got an idea of what I wanna do with the team, my first priority being a starting shooting guard. I need some advice though, as I previously mentioned haven't watched alot NBA recently so my knowledge of talent is pretty poor.

Basically I'm looking for an SG that is a good combo with Rose, can take some of the heat of him as well, hit beyond the arc and can also defend the likes of Wade and Kobe.

I'm keen to keep it realistic as possible, I'll be in the first season obviously but I'm keen to go after somdone who is a Free Agent IRL at the end of this current season. Otherwise could be trade, as I said just wanna keep it as realistic as possible.

Suggestions? Anyone ran any effective SG combo's with Rose before?

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I'm doing a NY association but I've decided to revisit and restart a Bulls one, as they are probably my favorite team especially growing up. I will be continuing with the Knicks as well.

I've got an idea of what I wanna do with the team, my first priority being a starting shooting guard. I need some advice though, as I previously mentioned haven't watched alot NBA recently so my knowledge of talent is pretty poor.

Basically I'm looking for an SG that is a good combo with Rose, can take some of the heat of him as well, hit beyond the arc and can also defend the likes of Wade and Kobe.

I'm keen to keep it realistic as possible, I'll be in the first season obviously but I'm keen to go after somdone who is a Free Agent IRL at the end of this current season. Otherwise could be trade, as I said just wanna keep it as realistic as possible.

Suggestions? Anyone ran any effective SG combo's with Rose before?

Well when I used the Bulls I decided to move Boozer for someone and I ended up being able to get either Joe Johnson or Wesley Johnson. I Let Gibson start and you could always get a good draft pick and get a PF. I simmed 2 seasons and Rose was in the mid 90s, Wesley Johnson was in the high 80s, I drafted Harrison Barnes and he was in the low 80s, Taj Gibson was in the low/mid 80s and Noah was in the high 80s

[dukeblue4life]

I have been doing major work with the Bobcats association lately. Despite our winless record, I feel this team is built to make a run in the near future.

Our current lineup is:

PG: Kemba Walker( #6 pick) Boobie Gibson, ?
SG: Wesley Johnson, Tony Allen, Gerald Henderson( out with a torn ACL )
SF: Shane Battier, Mcguire, ?
PF: Derrick Williams( #2 pick), ?
C: Marreese Speights, Joel Pryzbilla, Diop

We are not rated highly currently, but next year's outlook is great. We have Kemba, Derrick Williams, Wesley Johnson, Gerald Henderson. We will have to resign Speights but with 30 mill, we should have enough for him and maybe another max contract. While we may end up missing the playoffs this year, next year we should be dominant. With Walker, Wesley Johnson, and Williams locked up for 3 years, that should be a solid core to build around.

Kemba is listed as very loyal so he should be a franchise player! He is averaging 18ppg and 16.5apg. And Derrick Williams has been doing what he did to my Blue Devils this past March, lighting it up. He leads all rookies in scoring

[Rose]

I have been doing major work with the Bobcats association lately. Despite our winless record, I feel this team is built to make a run in the near future.

Our current lineup is:

PG: Kemba Walker( #6 pick) Boobie Gibson, ?
SG: Wesley Johnson, Tony Allen, Gerald Henderson( out with a torn ACL )
SF: Shane Battier, Mcguire, ?
PF: Derrick Williams( #2 pick), ?
C: Marreese Speights, Joel Pryzbilla, Diop

We are not rated highly currently, but next year's outlook is great. We have Kemba, Derrick Williams, Wesley Johnson, Gerald Henderson. We will have to resign Speights but with 30 mill, we should have enough for him and maybe another max contract. While we may end up missing the playoffs this year, next year we should be dominant. With Walker, Wesley Johnson, and Williams locked up for 3 years, that should be a solid core to build around.

Kemba is listed as very loyal so he should be a franchise player! He is averaging 18ppg and 16.5apg. And Derrick Williams has been doing what he did to my Blue Devils this past March, lighting it up. He leads all rookies in scoring
Nice job.

I was thinking about running a Raptors team with basically this line up.:oldlol: Except instead of Speights someone less athletic and more defensively inclined.

[Cairns_Baller]

So finally got my Bulls association underway, I am also continuing my Knicks one as well but the Bulls appeal to more. The original roster is pretty good but I wanted to make them into a genuine contender. The only person untradeable was Rose...and Noah at first. But things changed.

First off i waived Lucas and bought in Iverson on a 1.5 mil one year deal. It's a recurring theme to my associations lol.

Next I wanted to bring in a quality SG, which I believe is what the Bulls are lacking, I looked at a few; Rip, Iggy and Lee. But I decided I'd see what the Rockets would want for K-Mart. They offered me Jordan Hill, Luis Scola and K- Mart for Boozer, Asik and '11 1st round pick. I bit their hand off for that and pulled the trigger.

On the list next, was Demarcus Cousins. Kings offered him to me for Scola and '12 1st rounder. Yes please. Pulled the trigger.

I put Watson up to see what I could get for him and the Rockets offered me their '11 1st rounder. Maybe not realistic but hey if they offering why not? Pulled the trigger.

Next I went after T-Mac who could easily end up in Chicago after this season IRL, they wanted Pargo and my '12 2nd rounder for T-Mac and their '11 2nd rounder. Again didn't make alot of sense, but I accepted.

On the chopping block next was Bogans who I offered in Trade Finder. Again the Rockets wanted to do business offering me Chuck Hayes (one of their six centers) for Bogans. I accepted.

The Kings then offered me their '11 2nd rounder and their '12 2nd rounder for Brewer, which I gladly accepted.

I went on to sign Rashad McCants from FA, who has impressed me in NY association. Thought he could back Martin up quite easily.

Kurt Thomas and Jordan Hill were then traded to the Clippers for DeAndre Jordan. They also wanted my 2nd rounder so I accepted.

I made the biggest trade next, which I umed and ahed about for ages as it probably killed any chance of realism I had. Atlanta offered me Smith and Horford for Gibson, Deng and Noah (didn't wanna trade him but looked at the positives)

I then went on to trade Butler for Aj Price and Korver to Minnesota for one of their picks, csnt remember which one exactly.

My rotations as of now:

PG - Rose / Iverson / Price
SG - Martin / McCants
SF - Smith / McGrady
PF - Horford / Cousins
C - Hayes / Jordan

As i said, probably not really realistic at all but looks solid on paper. Not fussed to win first season just wanna compete. Will make some trades later as well.

Played first game away to the Thunder and got the win, Rose got 28 followed by Horford with 16. I'm going to start a blog shortly, so hopefully a few people are interested.

Rashad McCants also went down and is out for month so I'm gonna look at FA and see who i can pick up on the cheap.

I'm not at my game round now but the recount of the trades is fairly accurate. Blog to be up shortly.

[dukeblue4life]

Last night, the Bobcats finally notched their first W. It was not just a typical win, they made a statement.

@Boston, W: 79-68

Kemba went absolutely crazy on the Celtics. He had been playing like a star, but against the Celtics he showed that he will one day be in contention for league MVP. In 29 mins of play, Kemba had 33pts, 16 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks! Also he shot 5-5 from the free throw line where he has struggled so far this year.

Derrick Williams also had a solid outing with 19 points on 8-11 shooting, and Pryzbilla notched 10 points on 5-6 shooting.

The Bobcats defense was what really earned them the win tho. They forced Rondo into shooting 4-10, and Ray Allen into shooting just 1-3 from behind the arc. Peirce held his own with 21pts, but alone he was not enough.

Kemba Walker is nothing short of a beast. I had to give up DJ and Tyrus for him but it seems to be paying off.

Kemba is Rookie of the Month, Player of the month, 2 time player of the week, on the list for all star votes, leading the league with 16.6 apg, averaging a double double(18ppg, 16.6apg) He is 100 percent happy with the PT and role he has and is very loyal so I feel like he will be the face on this association for many years.

[dukeblue4life]

Nice job.

I was thinking about running a Raptors team with basically this line up.:oldlol: Except instead of Speights someone less athletic and more defensively inclined.

Honestly, if I could land someone as highly rated that was more about defense and rebounding, then I would. The problem is the highly rated centers demand so much in trades that I can't just swap Speights for them. And I am down to no draft picks. This is not as big of a problem as it looks tho. I will have 30 mill to work with the free agency period and Brooke Lopez and Roy Hibbert are both going to be avalible. With this being the case, landing Lopez and keeping the core of Kemba, Wesley Johnson, Henderson, and Derrick Williams, next year should be my year. At 1-4 this year, we have some work to do, but we may still be able to make some noise. We should be near unstoppable next year tho


I also have Pryzbilla at 6th man, and he plays a lot being he can rebound so well. I run several lineups thru out the game where Derrick Williams moves to SF, Speights goes to PF, and Pryzbilla goes to C. This lineup works well as Derrick Williams is versatile enough and can shoot well enough to hold his own at SF.

[BankShot]

For shits and giggles, I started up a Heat franchise a few days ago.

1.) Use my MLE to sign a player with the most value (Allen Iverson) and trading him for player for the core.

2.) Gut the roster of garbage.

3.) Develop Mario Chalmers to be an 80-ish starter

Chicago offered me CJ Watson and Joakim Noah for Iverson and Big Z :roll:

Boston offered me Marquis Daniels and a 2nd Rounder for Anthony :roll:

PG: Bibby (for now) - Chalmers - Beverly
SG: Wade - Daniels
SF: LeBron - Miller - Jones
PF: Bosh - Haslem
C: Noah - Dampier

[bdreason]

^^^

Everytime I try and trade for Noah, they ask for an arm and a leg!

I made my favorite Warriors team ever last night, here's a quick breakdown.


Traded Lee, Biedrins, 1st R pick, and 2nd R pick for Dirk Nowitzki and Peja.

Traded Radmanovich, Charlie Bell, and 1st R pick for Emeka Okefor and Patrick Ewing Jr.


Roster

Curry / Lin
Monta / R. Williams
D. Wright / Thorton / Peja
Dirk / Amundson
Okafor / Udoh


Everything on (fatigue, injuries, rotation, etc) with HoF difficulty. Under simulation ended up with the best record in the NBA, and won the NBA Finals in first year with less than 50% chemistry.

Second season I had the same core, but added some shooting/defensive depth with House, Afflalo, and Delonte West. I finished the season with best record in the NBA, again. 100% chemistry, and another NBA Championship (all simulated).


Probably the best results I've ever had with my Warriors under pure simulation. Seems like having shooters on the court is the key.

[Rose]

Damn good roster on that Warriors team.

I mean Emeka for basically a pile of crap.

[Derrick]

I did the fantasy draft and a lot of simming. I traded my superstars, and was able to get the #1 #2 #4 #8 pick in the draft after like 2 seasons of simming. I got Derrick Williams, Kyrie Irving , Fabricio Melo, Perry Jones. I called up a guy named Robinson from the Iowa Energy who had like a 90 3 pt so that was my starting 5.

Kyrie Irving/Dragic
Robinson/Raja Bell
Derrick Williams/Jared Dudley
Perry Jones/Channing Frye
Fabricio Melo/7'3 filler who I drafted in the first season who doesnt exist.



I adjusted Williams rating a bit, 56 from 3?!:no: He shot above 50% this season at Arizona. The real surprise is Fabricio Melo, I simmed there rookie seasons and for some reason he raised +4 to 82 overall. I also sent him to a camp and he went up 1 there. We're 3-0 on superstar atm, and all thanks to raja/robinson. I was thinking about going to hall of fame but I remember what happened last time and I had a waay better team.

[AirTupac]

Michael Conley will become my new superstar when Ray Allen retires. Dropped another 35 with Conley.

I traded Korver and Richardson for Battier and Miller (Amazing trade) considering Korver was 59 overall because I made him a benchwarmer and Richardson dropped 8 skillpoints because i made him a role player. I dropped Fisher to 3rd string PG and Miller has made a great impact coming off the bench.

PG: Conley / Miller / Fisher
SG: Ray Allen
SF: Ariza / Battier
PF: Ibaka / Frye
C: Marc Gasol / Birdman

The rest are scrubs that I am benching till I can release them. I saved a lot of money by getting rid of Korver and Richardson. Hoping to find a replacement SG for Ray Allen when he retires.

Like i said before, my team started 0-6 (hall of fame) and now we are climbing back up to the top of the conference. 19-15 now. Gone on an 8 game winning streak.

Ray: 26.5 ppg.
Conley: 20.6 ppg

[Skywalker]

lmao why the F does daniel orton have 4 and 1/2 star trade value?

they offer him for my top players all the time.... retarded

[AirTupac]

I got rid of more players so I'll have more to spend next season. I traded Derek Fisher, Leon Powe and 2 others for some 65 overall scrub and draft picks.

Fisher wasn't getting any playing time and I wanted to get rid of those players that played 0 minutes.

I have 4 players on 1 year contracts. 2 contracts are only 1 year / 500k.
I have 3 draft picks for the draft this year because of all the trades I did.

Depending on how the team does, if we lose this season I am going to trade Ray Allen and some others for a good starting center and sign Monta Ellis in the off season. It's either that or resign Marc Gasol but I feel like doing drastic changes if we do lose.

I'm just happy that I got enough room to spend during the off season because of all the expiring contracts.

[Skywalker]

my raptors team is now:

PG- Billups / Kemba
SG- Derozan / Thornton
SF- Derrick Williams / Derozan
PF- Zach Randolph / Ed Davis
C- Enes Kanter / Ed Davis

beast

[KG215]

lmao why the F does daniel orton have 4 and 1/2 star trade value?

they offer him for my top players all the time.... retarded


I haven't looked in a while, but I'm pretty sure he has a really high potential rating. I never accept a trade for him, though.

I started a new dynasty with the Wizards and downloaded Geebo's Essential rosters via 2K Share. They are pretty realistic and he went through and adjusted a lot of the potential ratings so you don't have like 30-35 85+ rated guys 4 or 5 years into a dynasty. I still had to go through and up quite a few potential ratings, though, because I ran a test-sim 5 years in, and players like Brandon Jennings, Ty Lawson, James Harden and Darren Collison had actually gotten worse or stayed the same rating wise.

Then, I went through the 4 draft classes I have downloaded, and lowered the potential rating of the top 50 players in each class. I got tired of seeing every top 15-20 pick from the 2011-2013 drafts end up being rated in the mid to high 80's (or even low 90's) by their 2nd or 3rd year in the league.

I did a ton of trading for high draft picks and shed cap-space. The only player I protected on my roster was John Wall, obviously. I'm about 23 games (58 game season) into the 2013-2014 season and we're 18-5.

PG John Wall (90 overall)/Darius Morris (68 overall)
SG James Harden (83 overall)/P.J. Hairston (70 overall)
SF Chris Singleton (72 overall)/Tracy McGrady (70 overall)
PF Blake Griffin (89 overall)/Jared Sullinger (77 overall)
C Andre Drummond (76 overall)/JaVale McGee (73 overall)


2011 Draft: Took Singleton 15th overall

2012 Draft: Traded some players and got two top 15 picks and cleard some cap-space. Drafted Jared Sullinger 5th overall and P.J. Hairston 13th overall.

2013 Draft: Traded Andray Blatche, Jordan Crawford, my '13 and '14 1st round pick and ended up getting the Raptors '13 1st rd pick which ended up being 2nd overall. So, I of course took Andre Drummond who is a stud. It's his rookie year and I'm still averaging 13/8 with him despite splitting quite a bit of time with Sullinger and McGee.


By the 2013 offseason I had cleared a ton of cap-space to the point where I had room to make two big FA signings. That's how I ended up with Blake Griffin and James Harden. McGrady is 34 and just a 70 overall, but he's still a beast on offense. I start Singleton but McGrady is averaging almost as many minutes (20-22 mpg) and scoring 14 ppg.

[Rose]

Traded Ronnie Brewer and a first for Afflalo and the Nuggets first
Rose/Vasquez
TA/Afflalo
Deng/Xavier Henry
Zbo/Taj
Marc Gasol/Kurt with Asik in the d-league

not bad at all. only lost 7 games so far, and only simmed 3 out of 36 total games.

[AirTupac]

I might have made a huge mistake. I forgot to turn off autosave when i was trying to see which trades are good.

So I traded Ray Allen and Ariza for Rudy Gay.

PG - Conley
SG- Rudy Gay
SF- Battier
PF- Ibaka
C- Gasol

Might have shot myself in the foot...

[AirTupac]

**** IT. DAMN. I just redid the entire game, didn't like playing with Gay.

I redrafted and my team looks 10000x better. That last team gave me hell, can't believe what I went through to make them better.

PG - Billups
SG- Kobe
SF- Wright
PF - Ibaka
C- Marc Gasol

Billups > Conley
Kobe > Ray
Wright = Ariza
Ibaka
Marc Gasol

automatically better than my old team by a lot.

[Scholar]

I tried playing Association Mode, but it pissed me off because when I actually played a game, I could only control my SF. It reminded me of MyPlayer, except worse because my starting SF was Ron Artest, so it wasn't too much fun.
Is there a way to make it so that I can control the entire team or am I stuck only controlling one position?

[Harrison_Barnes]

I tried playing Association Mode, but it pissed me off because when I actually played a game, I could only control my SF. It reminded me of MyPlayer, except worse because my starting SF was Ron Artest, so it wasn't too much fun.
Is there a way to make it so that I can control the entire team or am I stuck only controlling one position?

Go into settings, and take Position Lock off.

[AirTupac]

2-1 with my team so far. My old team would always be down double digits in the 4th and Ray Allen would drop multiple 3's to win the game. This team actually competes all 4 quarters.

Kobe - 32.6 ppg
Billups - 18.4 ppg.

Will attempt to trade some of the benchwarmers for draft picks or other players with a small contract.

Have no use for Moon and Amir Johnson.

[Maniak]

My association I have a thread on is 3-0.

Its pretty good, although I don't like Emeka Okafor, and Carl Landry isn't all that.

Bismack Biyombo is way better. I wanna give him more minutes.

Also, players get fatigued pretty easily it seems.

[AirTupac]

Traded Billups for Ray Allen and forced Ray to play PG. I got used to his shooting release and it's easier for me to score with him. Sorry Billups :(

[KG215]

My association I have a thread on is 3-0.

Its pretty good, although I don't like Emeka Okafor, and Carl Landry isn't all that.

Bismack Biyombo is way better. I wanna give him more minutes.

Also, players get fatigued pretty easily it seems.

You can change the fatigue rate in the "Attributes" section under 'Game Slider'. The sliders I downloaded off 2K Share had the fatigue rate at 36, and anyone I tried to play essentially the entire 1st quarter would be down to low 70's or high 60's energy, so I upped it to about 45.