Living in the Shadows – A Patrick Ewing Jr. Story

[RMJH4]

yea it can get frustrating, didnt like the d-league when i played there with my player. i just took over one of the affiliates of maine red claws, the bobcats. then used them to play the d-league games. i set all rosters management etc to on, so as not to interfere with that team.make sure d-league games is on in assoc settings too. you can change team at anytime, just go to general manager and then select resign position. make sure you check up on which nba teams are currently linked to d-league teams.good luck with it!

[RMJH4]

Game 2 Charlotte Bobcats 97 - 107 New Orleans Hornets



Look out below! Ewing Jr. dunked all over the Bobcats tonight, en route to 18 points.

Jan 22, 2012 - Bobcats @ Hornets
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Charlotte Bobcats (24-20)	19	26	26	26	97
New Orleans Hornets (25-19)	28	21	27	31	107

New Orleans Hornets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Patrick Ewing Jr.	13	8-14	1-2	1-1	5	0	0	1	0	18

Bobcats Starters
D. Augustin
G. Henderson
C. Maggette
B. Biyombo
T. Thomas

Hornets Starters
C. Paul
S. Brown
T. Ariza
C. Landry
E. Okafor

Game Leaders
Pts - 26 - C. Maggette (Bobcats)
Rebs - 9 - T. Ariza (Hornets)
Asts - 13 - C. Paul (Hornets)
Stls - 4 - C. Paul (Hornets)
Blks - 2 - E. Okafor (Hornets)

Ewing’s Epilogue

“Yes Yes Yes man its good to be back in New Orleans! Really enjoyed tonights game. 18 points, 5 boards and a block. I just dunked all over the Bobcats tonight! CP3 just kept finding me on cuts to the basket, and i threw down one nasty alley-oop too!”

" Shannon Brown kept up his high scoring feats with 22 tonight. This was in no small part to CP3 who had 20 pts and 13 assists. He set up most of my baskets, and Browns too. Trevor Ariza kept up his high level of performance, scoring 15 and grabbing 9 rebounds. Okafor also filled the stat book up tonight with 13 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He reminds me of Eddy Curry only more athletic! I outscored Landry again tonight. He played 26 minutes and only had 10 pts and 3 rebounds! Overall a good win tonight against a Bobcats team who are somehow in the playoff race in the East!

"Corey Maggette showed again why he is the Bobcats leader. His 26 points kept them competitive all night long. Tyrus Thomas has moved to play center and i can see why. His quickness gets him past most centers. He had 20 pts and 8 rebounds. There is quite a battle for the starting point guard position at Charlotte. DJ Augustin had 16 pts, 6 rebs and 9 assists. Rookie Kemba Walker meanwhile had 15pts, 4 rebs and 10 assists of the bench!"

"I was talking to Jarrett Jack on the flight to New Orleans last night, he said i can stay in his house tonight! Great stuff, could be looking for places to stay for the next few days. Off to Oklahoma City tomorrow. We play them on the 24th. Now time to check out the standings again..."

[hoopla32]

Quote: Originally Posted by seaboh

yea it can get frustrating, didnt like the d-league when i played there with my player. i just took over one of the affiliates of maine red claws, the bobcats. then used them to play the d-league games. i set all rosters management etc to on, so as not to interfere with that team.make sure d-league games is on in assoc settings too. you can change team at anytime, just go to general manager and then select resign position. make sure you check up on which nba teams are currently linked to d-league teams.good luck with it!

Did you just kind of pick a somewhat random time to move Ewing Jr. up to the NBA? Or did the CPU actually make the move for you?

And 34 points in 25 minutes on 14/22 shooting in your first two NBA games...nice!!

[RMJH4]

Ewing’s Epilogues: Episode 5



Well it only took 25 games and playing out of my skin. But I finally have an NBA contract. Even if it is only a 10 day one. It started on the 21st of January and ends on the 31st. So far i'm averaging 17 ppg and 4.5 rpg! Putting some pressure on Carl Landry to perform. I grabbed some extra minutes off him last night because i was performing so well. Had 4 nasty dunks and one crazy alley-oop. I've got to make the most of this contract, and hopefully get another one. The medics reckon West will be out at least 20 days. I hope to be around here that long!

The Hornets are really making a stong push for the top of the West this year. The signing of Shannon Brown has really added to the team. He seems to be fitting in well. CP3 as usual is an MVP candidate. I've also been impressed with Trevor Ariza. His work rate is phenomenal. The Thunder are top of the West and will be a big test for us tomorrow. The Clippers acquired Rodney Stuckey in the offseason and he is really helping their young team flourish.

Over in the East the Heat are steaming ahead. The Celtics are 6.5 games behind and they look very good. Rondo has just picked up an injury. That means Iverson will start at the point. Really hope he does well. Dad's Magic are up to 3rd now, off the back off an 8-2 run lately. Things seem to be really clicking for them. He sent me a text the other night to congratulate me, and wish me good luck. Looking forward to meeting up with him in February for all star weekend. Have a lot to catch up on, we have both been so busy its hard to keep in touch! Will have to change that.

Here's that alley-oop from last night!



Here's the latest in the playoff races, makes good reading for this ball club...

[RMJH4]

Quote: Originally Posted by hoopla32

Did you just kind of pick a somewhat random time to move Ewing Jr. up to the NBA? Or did the CPU actually make the move for you? And 34 points in 25 minutes on 14/22 shooting in your first two NBA games...nice!!

I moved him up because the D-League showcase was scheduled for the time the Claws played the Vipers. Usually get a few signings around that time of season. I felt it was time to sign him up to a team with those stats. Cpu unfortunately didnt think so, he is only rated 61 still though, will try and train him up more. Have done a draft timeline of when i want certain things to happen and will stick to that as much as possible. Helps to do one out before you start as a back-up. Have just gotten used to his shot release. Most of those points have been from dunks and lay-ups, off pick and rolls with CP3.

[hoopla32]

Quote: Originally Posted by seaboh

I moved him up because the D-League showcase was scheduled for the time the Claws played the Vipers. Usually get a few signings around that time of season. I felt it was time to sign him up to a team with those stats. Cpu unfortunately didnt think so, he is only rated 61 still though, will try and train him up more. Have done a draft timeline of when i want certain things to happen and will stick to that as much as possible. Helps to do one out before you start as a back-up. Have just gotten used to his shot release. Most of those points have been from dunks and lay-ups, off pick and rolls with CP3.

Thanks a lot!!

I just got through with all the setup -- made all the generic players 44/45, simmed the first season, had the draft and now am ready to play.

I'm going with Ben Hansbrough. I like the angle of that story more: Big East Player of the Year, undrafted, always living in his older brother's shadow, (even though Tyler isn't an NBA star or anything) and the sibling in the league can provide something. He improved from a 61 overall to a 63 overall by simming the 1st season and making everyone 44/45 worked out great. Now every team has real players that I've actually heard of.

[RMJH4]

Game 3 New Orleans Hornets 82 - 96 Oklahoma City Thunder



Ewing Jr. drops the hammer on top of a Petrified Perkins!

Jan 24, 2012 - Hornets @ Thunder
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New Orleans Hornets (26-19)	16	20	19	27	82
Oklahoma City Thunder (29-14)	22	24	25	25	96

New Orleans Hornets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Patrick Ewing Jr.	17	2-6	0-0	6-6	4	1	0	0	0	10

Hornets Starters
C. Paul
S. Brown
T. Ariza
C. Landry
E. Okafor

Thunder Starters
R. Westbrook
J. Harden
K. Durant
S. Ibaka
K. Perkins

Game Leaders
Pts - 21 - C. Paul (Hornets)
Rebs - 16 - E. Okafor (Hornets)
Asts - 10 - R. Westbrook (Thunder)
Stls - 2 - J. Harden (Thunder)
Blks - 3 - E. Okafor (Hornets)

Ewing’s Epilogue

“Disappointed to lose tonight but beaten by the better team. My performance isnt something i'm happy about either. Only 2 field goals. One of them was an awesome dunk that got the crowd on their feet, and the other a jumpshot. 4 rebounds is ok, but at least 6-6 from the free throw line is a positive.”

"The Thunder just had too many threats for us to handle, despite the fact we are very strong defensively. Westbrook had 19, Durant 18, Harden 17. Durant was quiet, but Ariza done a superb job on him. He made him pass out of drives a lot and forced 3 turnovers. But Serge Ibaka was a beast, grabbing a double-double, 13 points and 15 rebounds, mostly off Durant misses. Durant went 6-18 from the floor. Lucky for him he has such a good supporting cast."

"CP3 was excellent again, and his 21 pts, 9 rebounds and 8 assists kept us in it all night. Carl Landry jumped out of the slump he had been in lately by scoring 16 points. But he rebounded poorly with only 1 board. Emeka had his back though, and he grabbed a game high 16 boards. Jarrett Jack had a bunch of points of the bench again (13) and lit a fire under us in the 4th quarter. But it was a little too late. Otherwise the scoring was in single figures from everyone."

"Back to New Orleans now before playing the Lakers on Thursday the 26th. The Lakers have been struggling this year so far and lie a game outside the playoffs, behind the NBA champs Dallas Mavericks. They are struggling to play like last season. Back in Jack's house again tonight, Cheers man!"

[RMJH4]

Game 4 Los Angeles Lakers 128 - 121 New Orleans Hornets



Ewing Jr. had to guard every one tonight, including the Black Mamba.

Jan 26, 2012 - Lakers @ Hornets
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Los Angeles Lakers (21-23)	26	30	39	33	128
New Orleans Hornets (26-20)	33	37	20	31	121

New Orleans Hornets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Patrick Ewing Jr.	30	5-11	1-1	1-1	12	4	2	2	1	14

Lakers Starters
S. Blake
K. Bryant
M. World Peace
P. Gasol
A. Bynum

Hornets Starters
C. Paul
S. Brown
T. Ariza
C. Landry
E. Okafor

Game Leaders
Pts - 37 - K. Bryant (Lakers)
Rebs - 13 - M. World Peace (Lakers)
Asts - 18 - C. Paul (Hornets)
Stls - 2 - P. Ewing Jr. (Hornets)
Blks - 2 - P. Ewing Jr. (Hornets)

Ewing’s Epilogue

“What a shootout tonight! Wow! Pity we came out on the wrong side of the scoreline though. Was like a shootout at the OK Corral! Considering all the injuries we had, i'm happy we stayed so close. Trevor Ariza got injured in the first quarter. He dived after a ball into the crowd and fell hard on his shoulder. He went back to the locker room and didnt return. Then his replacement Stojakovic turned on his knee after grabbing a rebound in traffic. Oh yeah this was 4 minutes after Ariza's injury!”

"So up steps Quincy Pondexter who hadnt been playing much all season. Metta World Peace starts bullying him around (World Peace huh? Try sorting out your own attitude first Ron!) on his way to 14 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Kobe Bryant was making Shannon Brown wish he was still on the same team, as he ran him ragged all night long. Brown fouled out in the last minute of the 3rd quarter, letting his frustration get the better of him. Brown still had 25 points and 10 rebounds at this stage though, not bad for a frustrating game!

"So with Brown, Ariza and Stojakovic gone, who would coach Williams turn to? Ewing Jr of course. I had played 18 minutes at this point, subbing for Carl Landry who was excellent tonight (26 points) and Pondexter who couldnt get into the game. Brown had moved to small forward, and him fouling out left me to step into the fold. I knew this was my big chance. I scored 14, grabbed 12 boards and dished out 4 assists. On top of that i played hella defense. 2 steals and 2 block, and numerous forced turnovers off contested shots. I made World Peace work for his every shot."

"Because i was playing so well on (Ron) Coach Williams decided to try me out on Kobe for the last 4 minutes. A role usually occupied by the injured Ariza, I forced Kobe into 2 turnovers and blocked 1 of his shots! The problem then was Pau Gasol was owning Landry on offense, scoring 29 points. In the end, the Lakers had too many weapons all over the floor. Will be a tough few weeks without David West, Ariza and Stojakovic. But i hope i get a chance to shine in their absence. First chance tomorrow night @ Dallas."