Return of MoTown

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NBA Champions:
1989
1990
2004


Eastern Conference Champions:
1988
1989
1990
2004
2005


Central Division Champions:
1988
1989
1990
2002
2003
2005
2006
2007
2008

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League MVP:



Finals MVP:
Joe Dumars - 1989
Isiah Thomas - 1990
Chauncey Billups - 2004


NBA Defensive Player of the Year:
Dennis Rodman - 1990, 1991
Ben Wallace - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006


NBA Rookie of the Year:
Don Meineke - 1953
Dave Bing - 1967
Grant Hill - 1995
Shibito - 2013


NBA Sixth Man of the Year:
Corliss Williamson - 2002


NBA Coach of the Year:
Ray Scott - 1974
Rick Carlisle - 2002

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I am using Bedwardsroy19's roster along with the draft classes and sliders for this roster. I made minor edits to the roster, only editing potential on a handful of players that I think have a chance to be something great. I also edited myself into the first draft class coming out as an 82 overall rookie.

I will be using 30 team control, no injuries, 12 minute quarters, 82 games, and I will be simulating the regular season. I will play all Play off games for the Pistons. I've played around in a few practice associations to get a feel for how I want to build the team so I have an idea on that.

I will not make any trades in the first season until the trade deadline where I will look at team success and player performance of a handful of players rumored to be moving IRL. Past the first season, I will create my own trades that I feel make sense and can create some interesting/fun situations.

Don't expect an update tonight since it's Valentine's Day, the rest of my night is committed. I will try my best to update tomorrow night 2/15.

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Pistons Regular Season Records:
2011-2012: 33-49
2012-2013: 54-28


Association NBA Champions:
2012 - Miami Heat
2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder


Association MVP's:
2011-2012: LeBron James
2012-2013: LeBron James


Association Best Records:
2011-2012: Miami Heat 64-18
2012-2013: Oklahoma City Thunder 59-33

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The only trade that ended up occurring at the trade deadline was this:

Jazz receive - Ben Gordon, Jason Maxiell, Vernon Macklin, '13 1st rounder
Pistons receive - Al Jefferson, '12 2nd rounder

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2011-2012 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Eastern Conference		Western Conference
Head Coach:		Head Coach:
Pos	Starters	Pos	Starters
G	Dwayne Wade	G	Kobe Bryant
G	Derrick Rose	G	Chris Paul
F	LeBron James	F	Kevin Durant
F	Carmelo Anthony	F	Dirk Nowitzki
C	Dwight Howard	C	Al Jefferson
Pos	Reserves	Pos	Reserves
G	Rajon Rondo	G	Russell Westbrook
G	Stephen Jackson	G	Manu Ginobili
G	Andre Iguodala	G	Danilo Gallinari
F	Amar'e Stoudemire	F	Pau Gasol
C	Brook Lopez	C	Andrew Bynum
G	Deron Williams	F	Kevin Love
C	Andrea Bargnani	F	LaMarcus Aldridge

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End of Season Stats:

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Apr 20, 2012
Points Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. Kevin Durant	27.4		1. Dwight Howard	13.3
	2. LeBron James	26.1		2. Anderson Varejao	12.4
	3. Kobe Bryant	25.9		3. Andrew Bynum	11.1
	4. Andrea Bargnani	25.4		4. Joakim Noah	11.1
	5. Dwayne Wade	24.9		5. Kevin Love	10.9
Assists Per Game		APG	Steals Per Game		SPG
	1. Jason Kidd	11.0		1. Devin Harris	2.9
	2. Jose Calderon	9.5		2. Rajon Rondo	2.7
	3. Chris Paul	9.2		3. Chris Paul	2.6
	4. Rajon Rondo	9.2		4. Trevor Ariza	2.4
	5. Darren Collison	9.0		5. Kobe Bryant	2.4
Blocks Per Game		BPG
	1. Dwight Howard	2.1		1.
	2. Brook Lopez	1.9		2.
	3. Andrew Bynum	1.9		3.
	4. Javale McGee	1.8		4.
	5. Al Jefferson	1.8		5.

Season End Awards
Award	Player	Pos	Team
Most Valuable Player	LeBron James	SF	Miami Heat
Rookie of the Year	Kyrie Irving	PG	Cleveland Cavaliers
Sixth Man of the Year	Kemba Walker	PG	Charlotte Bobcats
Defensive Player of the Year	Dwight Howard	C	Orlando Magic
Most Improved Player	Jarrett Jack	PG	NO Hornets
Coach of the Year	Erik Spoelstra	HC	Miami Heat
All-NBA 1st Team
All-NBA 1st Team	Dwayne Wade	G	Miami Heat
	Derrick Rose	G	Chicago Bulls
	LeBron James	F	Miami Heat
	Kevin Durant	F	OKC Thunder
	Dwight Howard	C	Orlando Magic
All-NBA 2nd Team
All-NBA 2nd Team	Rajon Rondo	G	Boston Celtics
	Kobe Bryant	G	LA Lakers
	Pau Gasol	F	LA Lakers
	Dirk Nowitzki	F	Dallas Mavericks
	Al Jefferson	C	Detroit Pistons
All-NBA 3rd Team
All-NBA 3rd Team	Chris Paul	G	LA Clippers
	Russell Westbrook	G	OKC Thunder
	Andrea Bargnani	F	Toronto Raptors
	Amar'e Stoudemire	F	NY Knicks
	Brook Lopez	C	NJ Nets
All-Defensive 1st Team
All-Defensive 1st Team	Dwayne Wade	G	Miami Heat
	Kyle Lowry	G	Houston Rockets
	Josh Smith	F	Atlanta Hawks
	Kevin Garnett	F	Boston Celtics
	Dwight Howard	C	Orlando Magic
All-Defensive 2nd Team
All-Defensive 2nd Team	Kobe Bryant	G	LA Lakers
	Rajon Rondo	G	Boston Celtics
	LeBron James	F	Miami Heat
	Andray Blatche	F	Washington Wizards
	Joakim Noah	C	Chicago Bulls
All-Rookie 1st Team
All-Rookie 1st Team	Kyrie Irving	G	Cleveland Cavaliers
	Ricky Rubio	G	Minnesota Timberwolves
	Kemba Walker	G	Charlotte Bobcats
	Brandon Knights	G	Detroit Pistons
	Chandler Parsons	F	Houston Rockets
All-Rookie 2nd Team
All-Rookie 2nd Team	Derrick Williams	F	Minnesota Timberwolves
	Markieff Morris	F	Pheonix Suns
	Kawhi Leonard	F	SA Spurs
	Enes Kanter	C	Utah Jazz
	Norris Cole	G	Miami Heat

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After a great first half of the season, the Pistons looked to be in contention for a low seed in the East. However following the trade for Al Jefferson, the wheels seemed to fall off and the Pistons finished up 33-49. This led many to criticize the trade for Jefferson, however the Pistons managements stands firmly behind their decision. It'll be onto the Off-Season for the Pistons, but first here's the playoffs:

Western Conference:
1. Dallas Mavericks
8. Denver Nuggets

4. Golden State Warriors
5. San Antonio Spurs

3. Oklahoma City Thunder
6. Los Angeles Clippers

2. Los Angeles Lakers
7. Minnesota Timberwolves


Eastern Conference:
1. Miami Heat
8. Indiana Pacers

4. Boston Celtics
5. Orlando Magic

3. New York Knicks
6. Charlotte Bobcats

2. Chicago Bulls
7. Atlanta Hawks

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Divisional Round:
Dallas Mavericks - 4
Denver Nuggets - 2

Miami Heat - 4
Indiana Pacers - 2

Golden State Warriors - 2
San Antonio Spurs - 4

Boston Celtics - 4
Orlando Magic - 1

Oklahoma City Thunder -4
Los Angeles Clippers - 0

New York Knicks - 4
Charlotte Bobcats - 0

Los Angeles Lakers - 4
Minnesota Timberwolves - 3

Chicago Bulls - 4
Atlanta Hawks - 3


Semi-Final Round:
Dallas Mavericks - 4
San Antonio Spurs - 0

Miami Heat - 4
Boston Celtics - 3

Los Angeles Lakers - 4
Oklahoma City Thunder - 2

Chicago Bulls - 4
New York Knicks - 2


Conference Finals:
Dallas Mavericks - 4
Los Angeles Lakers - 1

Miami Heat - 4
Chicago Bulls - 3


NBA Finals: Dallas Mavericks - Miami Heat
Game 1:
Dallas 89 - 108 Miami

Game 2:
Dallas 61 - 97 Miami

Game 3:
Dallas 106 - 99 Miami

Game 4:
Dallas 75 - 106 Miami

Game 5:
Dallas 91 - 65 Miami

Game 6:
Dallas 125 - 127 Miami

Miami wins the 2012 NBA Championship!

Finals MVP: LeBron James


Detroit continues the process of rebuilding this Off-Season next!

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2012 Retirements
#	NAME	POS	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
24	Brian Scalabrine	PF	34
18	Anthony Parker	SG	37
42	Jerry Stackhouse	SG	37
5	Juwan Howard	PF	39
19	Raja Bell	SG	35
20	Mike Bibby	PG	34
2	Derek Fisher	PG	37
2	Jason Kidd	PG	39
6	Ben Wallace	C	37
25	Anthony Carter	PG	37
33	Grant Hill	SF	39
23	Marcus Camby	C	38
40	Kurt Thomas	C	39

Hall of Fame Inductees:
Jason Kidd - PG


Draft Lottery:
1. Detroit Pistons
2. Toronto Raptors
3. Washington Wizards
4. Sacremento Kings
5. Utah Jazz
6. Cleveland Cavaliers
7. Houston Rockets
8. Milwakee Bucks
9. New Jersey Nets
10. Philadelphia 76ers
11. New Orleans Hornets
12. Pheonix Suns
13. Memphis Grizzlies
14. Portland Trailblazers

Detroit is thrilled about receiving the #1 overall pick after being projected to get #6. Detroit must now decide if they will trade down to surround Jefferson with supporting players or if they will chance taking another franchise player to play by Jefferson.

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2012 NBA Draft - Round 1 Recap
Pick	Team	Player	Pos	Ht	Wt
1	Detroit Pistons	Shibito	SG	6'4''	233
2	Toronto Raptors	Harrison Barnes	SF	6'8''	223
3	Washington Wizards	Perry Jones	SF	6'11''	235
4	Orlando Magic	Austin Rivers	PG	6'4''	203
5	Utah Jazz	Brad Beal	SG	6'4''	196
6	Cleveland Cavaliers	Michael Kidd-Gilchrist	SF	6'6''	216
7	Houston Rockets	Andre Drummond	C	6'10''	251
8	Milwaukee Bucks	Anthony Davis	PF	6'10''	214
9	New Jersey Nets	Jared Sullinger	PF	6'9''	281
10	Chicago Bulls	Jeremy Lamb	SG	6'5''	185
11	New Orleans Hornets	John Henson	PF	6'10''	205
12	Phoenix Suns	Marquis Teague	PG	6'2''	189
13	Memphis Grizzlies	James McAdoo	SF	6'9''	226
14	Portland Trailblazers	Kendall Marshall	PG	6'4''	197
15	Indiana Pacers	Quincy Miller	SF	6'9''	210
16	Minnesota Timberwolves	Khris Middleton	SG	6'7''	211
17	Denver Nuggets	Terrence Ross	SG	6'6''	197
18	Atlanta Hawks	Bernie Floyd	PF	6'10''	213
19	Charlotte Bobcats	Myck Kabongo	PG	6'2''	170
20	Los Angeles Clippers	William Buford	SG	6'5''	190
21	San Antonio Spurs	Terrence Jones	SF	6'9''	240
22	Sacremento Kings	Kris Joseph	SF	6'7''	217
23	Boston Celtics	Tyler Zeller	PF	6'11''	240
24	Golden State Warriors	Maalik Wayns	PG	6'1''	205
25	Oklahoma City Thunder	Doron Lamb	SG	6'4''	200
26	New York Knicks	John Jenkins	SG	6'5''	200
27	Los Angeles Lakers	Martin Brewer	SG	6'3''	224
28	Philadelphia 76ers	Curtis Westphal	C	6'10''	257
29	Dallas Mavericks	Chip Welsch	PG	6'3''	200
30	Miami Heat	Okan Kerimoglu	PF	6'11''	239

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Key Free Agent Signings:
Dwight Howards signs a 1 year/$16.25 million with Indiana
Landry Fields signs a 1 year/$2.54 million with Phoenix
CJ Miles signs a 1 year/$1.78 million with Cleveland
Jeff Green signs a 3 year/$17.79 Million with Atlanta
Elton Brand signs a 2 year/$6.70 million with New Orleans
Jeremy Lin signs a 4 year/$31.74 million with Utah
Chris Kaman signs a 3 year/$13.38 million with Sacremento
Ramon Sessions signs a 1 year/$3.88 million with New York
Ronny Turiaf signs a 1 year/$774K with New York
Baron Davis signs a 1 year/$1.33 million with Orlando


After a long season, everyone is ready for basketball again. The Pistons have added a valuable rookie to their roster who they will hope will become a franchise star. They also had 2 2nd round selections who will hopefully become valuable role players. Dwight Howard shocked the league when he chose to sign with Indiana, but with no big market team having the cap room to sign him, and with Jameer Nelson leaving the Magic regardless of what Dwight chose to do, Dwight didn't believe he had any chance of making another play off run in Orlando. Dwight believed that of the teams who had the cap room to sign him, Indiana was the only option with a chance of making it deep into the play offs. Jeremy Lin chose Utah to try and get away from some of the media and because he believes they have some excellent young pieces who he hopes to help lead to a NBA title.

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The trade Deadline of the 2012-2013 season brings a huge trade.

Los Angeles Clippers receive:
C Dwight Howard
C Chris Andersen
SG Loren Jefferson

Indiana Pacers receive:
C Deandre Jordan
PF Kenyon Martin
SF Ryan Gomes
2013 1st round pick
2014 2nd round pick
2015 1st round pick

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2012-2013 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Eastern Conference		Western Conference
Head Coach:		Head Coach:
Pos	Starters	Pos	Starters
G	Dwayne Wade	G	Kobe Bryant
G	Derrick Rose	G	Chris Paul
F	LeBron James	F	Kevin Durant
F	Amar'e Stoudemire	F	Blake Griffin
C	Dwight Howard	C	Andrew Bynum
Pos	Reserves	Pos	Reserves
6	Rajon Rondo	6	Russell Westbrook
7	Joe Johnson	7	Manu Ginobili
8	Carmelo Anthony	8	Danilo Gallinari
9	Josh Smith	9	Dirk Nowitzki
10	Al Jefferson	10	Tim Duncan
11	Andrea Bargnani	11	Pau Gasol
12	Brook Lopez	12	Kevin Love

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NBA Standings - Updated: Apr 21, 2013
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Knicks	53	29	-	10-6	34-18
Celtics	43	39	10	9-7	29-23
Raptors	39	43	14	10-6	28-24
Nets	38	44	15	7-9	26-26
76ers	29	53	24	4-12	18-34
CENTRAL	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Bulls	58	24	-	10-6	37-15
Pistons	54	28	4	11-5	35-17
Bucks	40	42	18	5-11	25-27
Pacers	39	43	19	8-8	24-28
Cavaliers	27	55	31	6-10	19-33
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Heat	56	26	-	11-5	36-16
Bobcats	39	43	17	10-6	23-29
Hawks	36	46	20	7-9	23-29
Magic	32	50	24	7-9	20-32
Wizards	23	59	33	5-11	13-39
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Bulls	58	24	-
Heat	56	26	2
Pistons	54	28	4
Knicks	53	29	5
Celtics	43	39	15
Bucks	40	42	18
Pacers	39	43	19
Bobcats	39	43	19
Raptors	39	43	19
Nets	38	44	20
Hawks	36	46	22
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Thunder	59	23	-	14-2	38-14
Jazz	49	33	10	6-10	28-24
Nuggets	45	37	14	7-9	32-20
Trailblazers	41	41	18	7-9	28-24
Timberwolves	37	45	22	6-10	21-31
PACIFIC	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Clippers	55	27	-	9-7	34-18
Lakers	51	31	4	11-5	37-15
Warriors	51	31	4	11-5	32-20
Kings	34	48	21	6-10	19-33
Suns	24	58	31	3-13	11-41
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Rockets	42	40	-	7-9	26-26
Mavericks	39	43	3	7-9	24-28
Spurs	37	45	5	8-8	23-29
Grizzlies	32	50	10	10-6	21-31
Hornets	28	54	14	8-8	16-36
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Thunder	59	23	-
Clippers	55	27	4
Lakers	51	31	8
Rockets	42	40	17
Warriors	51	31	8
Jazz	49	33	10
Nuggets	45	37	14
Trailblazers	41	41	18
Mavericks	39	43	20
Spurs	37	45	22
Timberwolves	37	45	22
Kings	34	48	25