Official NBA2K13 Association Thread

[RaiNN]

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Well I just traded for Danny Green in mine, and he is solid both defensively and offensively. San Antonio could also use Fab Melo developmentally to help prepare for Duncan's retirement. I'm not sure they'd be willing to part with a first rounder, but Crawford and Melo for Green and a future 1st is worth a shot. I'll keep brainstorming.

Hmm. Danny Green sounds good but the contracts won't work out. Would have to be a 3-way deal which I usually avoid...
And pls keep brainstorming Your input is really helping me!

Thank you!

[miz468]

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Hmm. Danny Green sounds good but the contracts won't work out. Would have to be a 3-way deal which I usually avoid...
And pls keep brainstorming Your input is really helping me!

Thank you!

What about Crawford and Melo to Charlotte for Reggie Williams and a first?

Or to New Orleans for Xavier Henry and a future first?

Or to Brooklyn for MarShon Brooks and a future first?

[RaiNN]

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What about Crawford and Melo to Charlotte for Reggie Williams and a first?

Or to New Orleans for Xavier Henry and a future first?

Or to Brooklyn for MarShon Brooks and a future first?

Brooklyn seems great. Lopez is out for another 4-6 weeks due to a broken foot and Joe Johnson is out with a Torn Hamstring. In addition they are on a 5-game blow-out losing streak.
Only problem: The Nets would go over their cap (917k). And the only one filler might be teletovic.
But then I would be over my cap (1.13 Mio). If I then place another filler the Nets would have too many players.
Jeez. Would love the Idea of Brooks on the Celtics...

I'll test Henry and Reggie in some scrimmage now If I don't like their shot I don't even need to bother with the contracts

I thought off a Raja Bell maybe or a Brandon Rush or a leandro barbossa..

So Leandro Barbossa is impossible(contracts)

Raja Bell would work if
Boston Receives: Raja Bell, '14 1st Rounder
Memphis Receives: Jordan Crawford

Brandon Rush would work if
Boston Receives: Brandon Rush, '14 1st Rounder
Golden State Receives: Jordan Crawford, Fab Melo, D.J. White

[miz468]

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Brooklyn seems great. Lopez is out for another 4-6 weeks due to a broken foot and Joe Johnson is out with a Torn Hamstring. In addition they are on a 5-game blow-out losing streak.
Only problem: The Nets would go over their cap (917k). And the only one filler might be teletovic.
But then I would be over my cap (1.13 Mio). If I then place another filler the Nets would have too many players.
Jeez. Would love the Idea of Brooks on the Celtics...

I'll test Henry and Reggie in some scrimmage now If I don't like their shot I don't even need to bother with the contracts

I thought off a Raja Bell maybe or a Brandon Rush or a leandro barbossa..

So Leandro Barbossa is impossible(contracts)

Raja Bell would work if
Boston Receives: Raja Bell, '14 1st Rounder
Memphis Receives: Jordan Crawford

Brandon Rush would work if
Boston Receives: Brandon Rush, '14 1st Rounder
Golden State Receives: Jordan Crawford, Fab Melo, D.J. White

If you like Raja Bell, I'd go with that one. You're able to hold on to Melo, who has really good upside as a defensive presence in the post.

[RaiNN]

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Yeah but Melo won't see any playing time in the near future. So I'd rather write him off my book.

Going with Brandon Rush. His Shot is just wet. He's making it splash from everywhere Thank you for your Input

[miz468]

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Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic @ Los Angeles Lakers

Last year, the Magic made a deadline deal that seemed to mess with their team chemistry, and they never really recovered. It seems that this year's deadline deal had the opposite effect, as Orlando has defeated Miami, Detroit, Cleveland and Denver since the All-Star Break. The Magic will head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers and try to extend their win streak to five. All eyes will be on Chris Bishop vs. Kobe Bryant, but Orlando will look to take advantage of LA's weak post, which hasn't recovered from the losses of Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard.

Lineups

Orlando Magic (30-26)

PG Eric Maynor
SG Chris Bishop
SF Jimmy Butler
PF Carlos Boozer
C Al Jefferson

Los Angeles Lakers (32-26)

PG Ramon Sessions
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Danny Granger
PF Lavoy Allen
C Greg Oden

[miz468]

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Orlando @ Los Angeles: Magic Escape With 95-94 Victory to Extend Winning Streak to 5

As the buzzer sounded, Kobe Bryant's fadeaway fell short, and Orlando won their fifth straight game. It was a solid all-around performance for Orlando, who got 27 points off the bench. The Magic now have firm footing in the playoff picture again.

Player of the Game: Chris Bishop ORL

24 points
3 rebounds
9 assists
1 steal

Orlando Magic (31-26) Player Stats

C Al Jefferson - 19 points, 7 rebounds
PF Carlos Boozer - 14 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
SF Danny Green - 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals

Los Angeles Lakers (32-27) Player Stats

SG Kobe Bryant - 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
C Greg Oden - 22 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks
SF Danny Granger - 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal

[RaiNN]

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Hey miz? From which draftclass is Chris Bishop? He seems like the next micheal jordan to me Is he available for the ps3 or 360 exclusive?

Anyway. Congratz to your winning streak. Gonna start my 1. Game in the new year against New York right away

[miz468]

@Rainn He's from draft class 5 of CWSapp757/Dreece's Fictional Draft Classes for 360. I'm not sure that there's any way to get them on PS3. Sorry man.

[miz468]

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Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks

What a difference a month makes. On February 18, Orlando was 26-26, one game out of the playoff picture, when they shook up their bench with a trade with the Spurs. Since that trade, the Magic have gone 13-2. Now on March 20, they're sitting pretty at #2 in the Eastern Conference, only 3.5 games behind Miami. They look to continue their success at home today against the Knicks. New York is in rebuilding mode and all but eliminated from the playoffs after Carmelo Anthony spurned them for Cleveland last offseason. While they've struggled this year, the Knicks still have talent, led by Rookie of the Year favorite, Sasa Schumacher. However, they'll be without starting PF Amare Stoudemire, who is out with a broken jaw. Orlando are heavy favorites in this one.

Lineups

Orlando Magic (39-28)

PG Eric Maynor
SG Chris Bishop
SF Jimmy Butler
PF Carlos Boozer
C Al Jefferson

New York Knicks (25-42)

PG Sasa Schumacher (R)
SG Iman Shumpert
SF Wilson Chandler
PF Jordan Hill
C Tyson Chandler

[miz468]

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Orlando vs. New York: Orlando Rolls to a 117-104 Victory

Everybody produced for the Magic today. What Orlando fans saw was a well-oiled machine. Third-year Head Coach Leslie Davidson has one of the best young talents in a long time in Chris Bishop, and it looks like the talent around him is starting to gel. The NBA is officially on alert.

Player of the Game: Al Jefferson ORL

22 points
16 rebounds
2 assists
1 steal
2 blocks

Orlando Magic (40-28) Player Stats

PG Bryce Baker - 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
SF Vlade Stojic - 18 points, 1 block
SG Chris Bishop - 17 points, 8 rebounds, 12 assists, 4 steals

New York Knicks (25-43) Player Stats

PG Sasa Schumacher - 25 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals
PF Jordan Hill - 19 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
SG Iman Shumpert - 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

[JazzMan]

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Glad to see one of my classes in use, Miz!

[miz468]

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Glad to see one of my classes in use, Miz!

I really like Vlade Stojic. I messed up and didn't scout him during the season, but I used a pre-draft workout on him. He's not really the player that I imagined. Not in a bad way, just different. I felt like I was getting a Dirk-type player, but what I got was more like a taller version of Andrei Kirilenko, which is good because his shot release is awesome and I'm able to progress his shooting ratings nicely.

I'll give you a ROTY update when I get back on my 360 tomorrow.

[miz468]

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MVP Race Update: Chris Bishop Makes an Appearance

With less than a month to go in the NBA regular season, the MVP race is starting to heat up. When we take a look at ESPN.com's latest MVP Power Rankings, a new face shows up in second-year stud Chris Bishop. It seemed like only a matter of time that he would show up, and now it's finally happened, just after Orlando's 40th win of the season. The standings are below:

1. LeBron James, SF, MIA - 25.7 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 6.6 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 55.0 FG%
2. Kevin Durant, SF, OKC - 26.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.4 SPG, 2.1 BPG, 49.6 FG%
3. Russell Westbrook, PG, OKC - 22.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 6.6 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG
4. Kyle Lowry, PG, DAL - 18.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.9 SPG
5. Chris Bishop, SG, ORL - 22.3 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 47.9 FG%

[Shade8780]

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Learn to time his late shot release and Dirk's jumper is butter, even when his skills start regressing. His sig skills are great for scoring in bunches. Start him the first year, then try and draft or sign a big man of the future and move Dirk to sixth man for explosive scoring off the bench. Just my advice.

Note: You have to play with player roles off to do this, or Dirk will probably get pissy about coming off the bench. It's best with player roles off anyway.

Thanks. Yeah I was thinking about keeping him till he retires and just play him off the bench when he gets older. And yeah, I always play with player roles off in my association. Imo, player roles is really unrealistic in this game, especially for teams like the Celtics who have a lot of depth. Guys like DJ White are complaining about not starting.