Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story, an NBA 2k13 Dynasty

[BraedenG33]

Re: Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story, an NBA 2k13 Dynasty

Just finished up the deadline, some interesting moves for some teams. Will do a report or 2 about it tomorrow. I have a couple other post in between for today.

[BraedenG33]

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Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story
February 20th, Trade DEADLINE

"Well, today is the day, our all-star, MVP candidate needs to be traded."

"Yeah."

"What are our options that are left at this point, Mark?"

"Boston pulled put after Pierce got hurt, The Pacer's are out, and the rockets don't have a good enough offer to give us. So that leaves Phoenix, Chicago, and LA."

"What's the offer on the table for Phoenix?"

"Gortat, Johnson, Dudley, and a top 5 protected pick for Smith, Mack, and Petro."

"So, they wouldn't even give up Scola if he was healthy?"

"No."

"Ok. What about LA?"

"Jordan, Matt Barnes, and a pick for Smith, Mack, and a second round pick in 2014."

"OK. Would it not work out in a three team deal that had the jazz involved as well?"

"It can't work."

"Oh, ok."

"The bulls offered Boozer, who is playing like he did in Utah, and Jimmy Butler, and a pick, for Smith, Mack, and Petro."

"What do you think?"

"I like Chicago."

"So do I. Get Gar Forman on the phone, we have a deal to make."

"OK."

I was about to call in LeAnna, but I stopped. She was missing. She had been taken while we were at the All-Star Game. It was my fault, I was so stupid, going on vacation in the middle of the danger she was in.

"Hey, man, we WILL find her."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Meanwhile, I clicked on SportsCenter. It was the trade Deadline frenzy show, or whatever its called. I don't really care. They just announced a few trades.

"Breaking news! The Charlotte Bobcats traded 2-guard Ben Gordon to Brooklyn for Kris Humphries and a second rounder for 2013." Hannah Storm said, "Chris, what do you make of this?"

"Well, Hannah, I believe that this deal was gonna happen, Gordon wasn't happy in Charlotte, and Humphries was the odd man out in that bigs rotation in Brooklyn, so both teams are gettin' a good deal." Chris Broussard said in response.

"Another trade involving the Chicago Bulls has also been reported."

"Yeah, The Bulls traded speedy veteran Rip Hamilton to the Rockets for James Anderson and a second rounder. This was a cap dump for the Bulls, trying to get under the luxury tax."

"Well, we'll be back with more Trade deadline news after this short break."

I turned to the phone.

"Hello, Atlanta Police Department."

"Hi, this is Tony Winter."

"Hello, sir, I'm Officer James Roberts III, what is your emergency?"

"Yes, well, my girlfriend was reported missing about 4 days ago, last seen in Houston, Texas, and I was wondering if there is any more news on her whereabouts?"

"What is her name?"

"LeAnna Hopkins"

"I will check with the officer in charge of the investigation."

"Thank You."

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"Thank You for waiting, Mr. Winter."

"No problem, what is the news?"

"They haven't found her, but have evidence leading to her whereabouts. She is likely in Miami, Florida."

"Why would she be there."

"There were traces of DNA in your Hotel room that date to while you we're at the All-star game. They match with a man named Alexander Payne, who lives in Miami, has a criminal record, is a felon, and has been linked to murder cases and kidnapping cases but never convicted. At least, not yet."

"Ok, that is a good start."

"Yes. Now we are working with the Miami Police Department to find your girlfriend. Don't worry. She will be okay."

"Thank you."

I turned back to the TV, and they had just announce our trade, and I was getting praised for it.

"This was a great move by Tony Winter, who got a Power Forward who is back to his All-Star form, and can play well for them, and a wing with length and defensive prowess that thy needed desperately."

"What is the fallout, where do the teams that failed to get Smith look next?"

"I believe the clippers will make a deal with the Jazz, and I don't know what Phoenix has planned now."

I turned off the TV. I didn't really care. I made my trade, and my mind was elsewhere.

I really hope LeAnna is Okay...

[BraedenG33]

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Take Flight: The Atlanta Hawks Daily News Blog

Trade Deadline Recap: Results, and Predictions On the Blockbuster Trades that We're Made Yesterday

By Michael Aviani
February 22nd, 2013

The Trade Deadline had some interesting trades that wen't down, the most prominent being the Josh Smith deal and how that had a domino effect around the NBA with trade after trade following it.

We will break down every trade and how we expect the players and teams involved to perform after them.

Josh Smith, 2 role players To Bulls For Boozer and Butler, and first round draft choice.

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This is obviously the trade I will look over first, being that it's a Hawks realated trade. We trade Johan Petro, Shelvin Mack, and of course, Josh 'J-Smoove' Smith to Chi-town for athletic young wing Jimmy Butler and post-man Carlos Boozer, with a first rounder from Chicago coming to us. This is a win-win for both teams. We get rid of a disgruntled player and in return get a solid replacement, a young building block on the wing for the future, and a pick, which can be used to improve the team or as an asset for a future trade. The bulls get an All-star player who can gel nicely with the likes of D-rose at the point (this makes them a scary team in transition with the two of them being the top-end athletes at their positions) and is a great complement to Joakim Noah. He is a stretch 4 who can ply 3 as well, and is strong enough to defend in the low post when needed. They now have to defensive player of the year candidates. He makes them the likely favorites to upset the Heat in the East and go for a title. The lineup of Rose at the 1, with a question mark at the two, Deng at the 3, Smith at the 4, and Noah at the 5 is a perfect fit to play the Heat. Smith is very similar to LeBron athletically, and is one of the few players who can and has shut him down. Rose is an underrated defender and matches well with Wade. Noah is a better player than CHris Bosh, and will have no problem holding him down. Deng is good on the perimeter and will hold up Battier, and for now, robinson will also be starting and will be tasked with playing against Chalmers. With the Hawks, this will make or break our season, if we can come back from a rough first portion of the season and make the playoffs, we could b a dangerous low seed to upset another team.if we can't battle back, then we will need to keep building around this nucleus and make a good effort next year. While we can expect slightly lowered numbers from Boozer, due to the nature of the offense, we should see Butler flourish.

Projected Hawks record: 43-39 (currently 25-27) (trade Grade: B+)
Projected Bulls record 54-28 (currently 31-21) (trade Grade: A)

Nets And Bobcats Swap Humphries and Gordon
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This is a rather unimportant trade, but it was made for a reason. Humphries was out of place in Brooklyn and lost in the rotation. He was not earning the 12 million dollars he was being paid. Gordon was unhappy in Charlotte and was a good fit in Brooklyn, and being that the two were of similar value and salary, the deal was made.

Projected Nets Record: 55-27 (currently 35-18) (trade Grade: C+)
Project bobcats Record: 29-53 (currently 21-32) (trade Grade: C)

Clippers Trade DeAndre Jordan, and Eric Bledsoe, 1st rounder for Al Jefferson and second rounder
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Another interesting deal that could have playoff implications. The Clippers have wanted a more complete Center to complement Blake Griffin since the start of the season, and Jefferson is a perfect fit. Also, Bledsoe has struggled to get minutes behind CP3 and Billups, so a change of scenery is great for him and the team, because he was beginning to get upset, so he is no longer hurting team chemistry, and he gets the oppurtunity to start for Utah, or at least play significant minutes. For Utah, who is struggling mightily, its time for them to look to the future, and Al Jefferson is not a piece that would be a good one for the long haul, so bringing an a potential star PG and a Center who can play for now while you continue to develop Kanter is a very logical and forward thinking move. It will be interesting to see how that Clippers team improves, because it can be dangerous now.

Projected Clippers Record: 48-34 (currently 32-25) (trade Grade: A-)
Projected Jazz Record:35-47 (currently 22-33) (trade Grade: B+)

Eric Gordon, Lopez, 2013 1st rounder (top 3 protected) to Suns for Gortat, Dudley, and Johnson, 2014 1st rounder (top 3 protected)
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The Hornets struck a deal to move young guard Eric Gordon to the team he really wants to play for, Phoenix. It was a fair deal, and an interesting one. Phoenix gets a lead scorer that it needs desperately and a low-end center who can help take the pressure off of Jermaine O'Neal, who would have had to start had they not gotten Lopez. The Suns are a bad team, so don't expect a 'huge' change in record, but they should be more fun to watch. The team could improve as they gel and contend in the near future. They had to give up a lot though, Marcin Gortat is a solid Center, albeit one I do not like, and to solid wing players, and a pick. Though, if they think gordon can be their superstar, it will be worth it. The Hornet's will be glad they did this. They can relegate Al-Farouq Aminu to the bench at las, and star Dudley at the three, and finally let Austin Rivers Start, and with that, the have to Rookie of the year candidates in the starting lineup. Johnson is fine on the bench and could develop into a bigger piece of he stays with the team. Gortat let's Anthony Davis Move to the 4 spot where he is better suited. Both team s aren't very good, but have helped their cause for the future.

Projected Hornets Record: 26-56 (currently 19-37) (trade Grade: A-)
Projected Suns Record: 35-47 (currently 21-35) (trade Grade: B+)

Hawks Trade a Disgruntled Dahntay Jones for Cartier Martin

This was more of a chemistry move that won't really affect anything than open up time for rookie SG John Jenkins

Rip Hamilton off to Houston in Cap Dump

Rip Hamilton was a disappointment in Chicago, so they sent him off to Houston for next to nothing. They got a second rounder an SG James Anderson, and expiring contract.

Nuggets Ship Mozgov, Brewer to Minnesota for Roy, and a 1st Rounder

This Deal Makes a lot more sense, and is a much smaller deal, when you read into it, then on the surface. The Nuggets have wanted to get rid of Mozgov since Kosta Koufos broke out early this season. Brewer is frustrated with a lack of minutes, so he gets added onto the deal. Thanks To another trade by Minnesota, which you will read about later, the ever-injury prone Roy is expendable, so he is used as trade bait for the big man Mozgov, who is a good player to fill in as another big man, which they desperately need behind Pekovic and Love. Roy on his own was not enough, so they added a first rounder to the deal. It is a smart, business oriented move that is a display of the great people they have in the management department for these 2 teams.

Projected T-Wolves Record: 49-33, (currently 30-20) (trade Grade: A-)
Projected Nuggets Record: 49-33, (currently 31-23) (trade Grade: A-)

Evan Turner Dealt to Milwaukee for versatile PF Ilyasova, and 2013 first rounder(top 5 protected)

This deal is a head-scratcher to me. Evan Turner is a young budding star for a contending team and you trade him? Let's hope the pick turns out to be a good one, and Ilyasova can reach his Max potential, or else the Sixers lost out in this one. The Bucks get a nice young player for an overpaid one and just one pick that if they tank this season and get a top 5 pick they can get back (which I doubt because the team is on the cusp of the playoffs).

Sixers Projected record: 52-30 (currently 33-18) (trade Grade: D+)
Bucks Projected Record: 41-41 (currently 25-26) (trade Grade: B+)

Bucks Send Ellis to The T-wolves for Luke Ridnour and Derrick Williams
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It was well known that the Bucks wanted to trade Monta Ellis or Brandon Jennings. But, with Jennings playing like a Superstar PG, they were forced to look the route of Ellis. They Fetched a backup PG and another young Big who can develop, and this frontcourt could be scary in a few years. This deal is a good one for The Bucks. The Wolves get a young guard in his prime who is a great scorer and will be the perfect complement to Ricky Rubio, who is a pass first playmaker. They also allowed for it to make sense to get rid of Brandon Roy, who was struggling and probably not going to last much longer before another injury. They also get another backup wing in Marquis Daniels to balance the deal. This is another win-win.

T-Wolves Projected Record: see Brandon Roy Deal (trade Grade: A)
Bucks Projected record: see Evan Turner Deal (trade Grade A-)

[Nox_Caelum]

Re: Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story, an NBA 2k13 Dynasty

What!?
Did you say Austin Rivers was playing like a ROY candidate?
What rosters are you using?

[BraedenG33]

Re: Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story, an NBA 2k13 Dynasty

What!?
Did you say Austin Rivers was playing like a ROY candidate?
What rosters are you using?

Default. He was the sixth man behind Gordon and averaging 13 PPG off the bench. he was 5th in voting at the deadline behind Lillard, Davis, Robinson, and Beal, he has alternated in the 5th spot with harrison Barnes and Dion Waiters. I just checked though, and he fell out of the top 5 due to Stellar play By MKG and BArnes. Beal also fell out of the top 5. He is 7th on the rookie scoring list with 13.2 PPG with significantly less minutes than most of those above him.

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Take Flight: The Hawks Official Daily News Blog

Hawks Offseason Preview 2013: Version 1

By Michael Aviani
March 1st, 2013

The Hawks have had an interesting couple of weeks. From the trade of Josh Smith at the deadline to a falling out in contract negotiations with star PG Jeff Teague, putting that behind us and focusing on making a playoff push is key. However, as a reporter, I would like to look ahead a little bit, and speculate what our Hometown Hawks have planned for this offseason.

Well, First of all, we have a lot of expiring contracts that will be off of our books by free agency next summer, so we could explore many options there. The future free agents are PG Jeff Teague, PG Devin Harris, SG DeShawn Stevenson, SF Kyle Korver, SF Cartier Martin, PF Ivan Johnson, PF Mike Scott, and PF Anthony Tolliver. We have 14 players currently on our roster. 7 will be hitting the market. It is illogical to assume we can retain all of them, but I expect us to retain a few. We will retain either Harris OR Teague, Korver, and Mike Scott for sure, and maybe one more player. We will need to get them on cheap deals if Tony Winter wants to make a splash in free agency. We will have 21 million dollars in cap next offseason, and we better make the best of it.

In the draft, we will be an interesting team to watch, as we will either have a high lottery pick or a middle pick from a low playoff seed, and we will have the bulls pick, which will likely be in the 22-30 range. we could use those picks to try and trade up for a draft day prize like Ben McLemore or Shabazz Muhammad. If we stand pat, there are a few interesting Mid-to late first round prospects I will Highlight here, before going into my Mock Draft.

Tim Hardaway Jr.
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This shooting guard has played outstandingly all season and vaulted himself into first round or even lottery pick contention. He can consistently hit shots from outside the arc, and is good at creating his own shot. He has high potential to develop into a solid Wing player, or even an all-star. His defense need work, but with his length and athleticism that will come with time. He would b a solid pick and a solid fit next to Teague. Here is a scouting report by NBADRAFT.NET

Strengths: Has ideal SG size at 6'6 and solid length 6'7 wingspan … A good athlete by NBA standards, and shows decent explosion at times … He is a capable ball handler with nice passing ability and is also a good decision maker when looking to set up others … Can score in a multitude of ways including slashing, pulling up from midrange and shooting from deep … Very good jumper with good elevation and form ... He’s a better shooter from deep then his % indicates … Especially promising midrange game … Defensively he’s solid with the potential to become standout if he puts in a more consistent effort ...

Weaknesses: Lacks a quality first step, limiting his ability to create shots off the dribble ... Really didn’t make the jump many expected in his sophomore season … Doesn’t shoot very well with his feet set yet has a large chunk of his shots coming off of spot ups … His shot selection is questionable at best which has led to his low FG% so far in his career … Needs to put forth the effort more often defensively and improve his overall awareness … While having nice size and length, he’s still very weak and could really benefit by adding 15-20 pounds of muscle … Lacks a great first step and doesn’t beat people off the dribble too often, he’s much more likely to try to use his skill and end up with a semi-contested midrange look ...

Overall:He needs to put on weight and improve his shot selection dramatically to show everyone what they expected last season(2011) ... He has the raw ability to be a good all-around SG at the next level, but fine-tuning is definitely needed for him to improve in his Jr. season to sneak into the first round ...

Victor Oladipo
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Oladipo is the polar opposite of Hardaway Jr. Oladipo is one of the top athletes in the draft and on-ball defenders. He needs to work on his offensive game to make at the pro-level. also has very High potential. He would fit in the defensive schemes seamlessly, but doesn't have the offensive game we are looking for yet. If he develops, he could be a star.

Strengths: Oladipo is an explosive athlete with great leaping ability … Has nice size at about 6’5, 215 lbs, and great length and a good build ... Fantastic first step and moves well laterally … A very tough and gritty player who fights for everything … Excellent rebounder for a guard averaging over 5 per game last season … Absolutely relentless on defense and is versatile enough to guard multiple positions … Not one to be outworked on either end of the court … One of the best finishers in the country around the rim due to his athleticism and body control … Moves well without the ball and doesn’t need to have plays drawn up for him to be effective … Hard worker off the court and improved his free throw percentage by 14% this past season ...

Weaknesses: Oladipo doesn’t have much of an offensive foundation at this point … Has a subpar jump shot with mechanics that lack consistency … Not much of a ball handler at this point … Can be out of control and turnover prone … Lacks a great basketball IQ … While showing huge defensive upside, he still needs to improve his fundamentals … Fouls a bit much (2.5 topg) for a wing prospect who doesn’t even play 30 mpg ...

Overall: At this point he’s more of a pure athlete then an offensive player, but he has time to grow there ... Defensively he should be able to translate to the NBA quite easily ...

Archie Goodwin
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Archie Goodwin is one of the most polarizing players in the draft. He has shown flashes of lottery level talent as a freshman, but without the consistency. It would have been best fir him to stay in school but he declared early. He has the athleticism and speed that NBA scouts salivate over. He has the skill to be an excellent finisher and slashing shooting guard. His long 6'5" frame is perfect for an NBA Shooting guard, and if he can develop, as he has the highest potential of anyone in the draft not named Nerlens Noel or Ben McLemore. He also has the ball handling skills to play PG if needed. He is a capable, but not outstanding, shooter from mid to long range. he is a solid defender and rebound well for his size. He still needs work on developing a more consistent jump shot, and gaining confidence in his shot. He can be a special player, but may take more time to develop, which he has since he is a year or 2 younger than both of them.

Gorgui Dieng
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Gorgui Dieng is a top flight athlete (gee, we seem to like those don't we?) and can make an impact off the bench as a C/PF from day one and even develop into a starter. He has shown improvement throughout the season and expanded his offensive game, but it is still limited. He is a talented shot-blocker and interior defender, and with a 7'5" wingspan to go with his 6'11" 235 Lbs frame, he will be a nightmare for opposing guards looking to drive to the paint with him in the way.

Expected Picks:

(Trades: pick 13 traded to pick 18 for 18th, and 48th pick, 24th received in Josh smith deal)
1st round only:
18-Archie Goodwin
24-Gorgui Dieng


In free Agency, we should make a play for more talent on the wing, so we can eventually replace Lou Williams. Someone Like Andre Iguodala or, in the short term, another young SG in free agency who we can play while Goodwin/Hardaway Jr/Oladipo develops. getting younger depth options behind Carlos Boozer and Al Horford is also a must, so that way when boozer leaves we can be prepared.

[BraedenG33]

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Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story
March 14th, 2013

"Well, Tony, we did it. We're back at .500."

"Yeah. Right." I wasn't really paying attention, my mind was somewhere else.

"You OK, Tony? You seem distracted, absent minded maybe."

"Yeah. I'm fine. I'm just worried, Mark, I'm worried for LeAnna."

"Look, SHE WILL BE FINE I PROMISE!" He snapped at me.

"Ugh, Mark, what were you saying about 500?"

"The team, you know the one your supposed to be running instead of crying about your girlfriend? Its on a 5 game win streak and were back to .500 at 32-32 with an easy game tonight vs. Phoenix."

"I know we are."

"OK."

"four of the five teams we beat, Miami, Philly, LA, and Brooklyn, had winning records and 3 are in conference games. This is big for the team Tony"

"I know."

"Then be happy about it."

"Right."

I was still not really paying any attention as he started spitting out stats and other things about the team and I didn't really care. We were winning, thats whats important, I don't care how we win, but we should win, we hve the talent.

The phone rang, and I answered it.

"Hello?'

"Hello, Mr. Winter?"

"Yes that is me."

"Yes, well, this is the Atlanta Police Department, and we have good news."

"What is it?"

"We have found the man responsible for kidnapping your girlfriend. He has been taken into custody for questioning and LeAnna will be returned to Atlanta ASAP."

"What? Really! Yes! Thank you officer."

"No problem, its what we do." [*read with the voice of Patrick Warburton, who voiced Joe in Family Guy lol*]

I hung up the phone. "Mark! They found LeAnna!"

"Great!"

THANK GOD!

[BraedenG33]

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With 18 games left and less than a month, I might sim to the playoffs now because I think it would be a good time to move on to there. What do you guys think?

[BraedenG33]

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Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story
April 1st, 2013

"Well, that didn't go well." Mark said

"No, it didn't."

We had lost most of our games in the end of March, and now we are 35-39. Although we still hold the 8th seed.

"Its not gonna get any easier, 6 of our last 8 games are vs. teams with winning records, this won't be easy."

"No, it won't."

"Should we tank?"

"No. Absolutely not, I came into to help this team WIN, and this team can do it. we need to win 6 games, we can chalk up the raptors game as one, and the Bucks as two--"

"The bucks won't be easy with Brandon Jennings playing so well. He's averaging 25, 5, 8, and 2."

"Ok, but we can still beat them, One player doesn't make a team. We only need one road win, we have 5 home games."

"I suppose."

There was a pause.

"How's LeAnna?"

"She's ok, still a little out of it from all that has happened."

"When will she be better."

"The Psychiatrist said in a week or 2."

"That's good."

"Yeah, I'm just glad she is still intact."

"Yeah."

"Well, Boozer has worked out well, averaging 18.5, and 9.5"

"Right"

"Right, well, uh, you can call me back in whenever you need me, but I'm gonna go do some, uhhh, scouting."

"Ok, see ya 'round Mark"

"See ya"

He left.

Get well soon LeAnna, I will need you...

[BraedenG33]

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Take Flight: The Hawks Official Daily News Blog

Hawks Lose 7 Out of Last 8, Miss Out on Playoff Bid
By Michale Aviani

Pitiful. Just pitiful. The team played the worst basketball I had seen out of them all year when we needed the best, and that's why we are a lottery team now. There are few upsides to the end of the year other than the appearance of Al Horford on the All-NBA Second Team. The team has some serious work to do, and I am expecting Tony Winter to make some changes, as he was clearly frustrated with the teams performances as well down the stretch. Sigh, that is how the season has ended.

LeBron James Won The MVP Award, no shock there.

Damian Lillard won the Rookie Of the year,

Erik Spoelstra won Coach of the Year

Dwight Howard won Defensive player of the Year.

Jeremy Lin won 6th man of the year

And Greivis Vasquez won Most Improved Player.

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ESPN.COM
NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW
By Tom Haberstroh.

We will go over the 8 matchups in the NBA playoffs one by one.

(1)MIAMI VS. CLEVELAND(8)
Miami as the number 1 seed shouldn't be a shock to anyone, with Lebron, Wade, and Co. running the show. I fully expect them to make quick work of the Under Matched Cavs, who are a real shock team since Kyrie Irving Tore his MCL mid-season.

Prediction: Miami in 4

(4)CHICAGO VS. NEW YORK(5)
Chicago was fortunate, Derrick rose made a miraculous recovery, but they struggled to get going in the early stretches of the season. The, at the deadline, they made a trade for star Swingman Josh Smith, and now they are dark horse title contenders. New York is also a good team with scoring champ Carmelo Anthony.

Prediction: Chicago in 6

(3) BROOKLYN VS. INDIANA(6)
Brooklyn is a team that has lived up to its offseason hype, and will have no problem with the Pacers. Its very simple, they are just BETTER.

Prediction: Brooklyn in 5

(2)PHILADELPHIA VS. MILWAUKEE(7)
This is an intriguing matchup do to the storyline of the Evan Turner trade, and while I still think Philly will come out onto, it will be close, and Turner and the Bucks will be hungry.

Prediction: Philly in 7

(1) OKC VS. PHOENIX (8)
This is an upset alert! While I don't see OKC losing, I do see them going to 7 games because of Eric Gordon and Goran Dragic, the two have become an unstoppable tandem at the 1 and 2 guard spots. Also, Michael Beasley will be interesting to watch because he has played well this season.

Prediction: OKC in 7

(4) DENVER VS. MINNESOTA(5)
In my opinion, this is the best and closest matchup of the playoffs, well, maybe second, as you will see, but still, the two teams are equal and opposite. Rubio and Monta Ellis are perfect complements and Kevin Love and Nikola Pekovic have played well two. Denver has Lawson, the opposite type of PG than Rubio, and Iggy, also opposite of Ellis. inside, they have longer, athletic bigs, rather than Minnesota's bigger, slower post men. The two conflicting styles will be fun to watch. Oh, and then there is that Brandon Roy trade I forgot to mention. He was traded to Denver for Corey Brewer and Timofey Mozgov.

Prediction: Minnesota in 7

(3)Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers(6)
Wait, what? Oh yeah, the Battle of Tinseltown is happening. LA clippers Vs LA Lakers. The classic David And Goliath. It will be the most fun series, by far. I have no idea what to expect other than many, MANY, riots in LA and no home court advantage.

Prediction:LA in 7......







Just kidding. LA LAKERS in 7


San antonio Spurs (2) vs Golden State (7)
The old vs the new. hmm, Well, the way I see it, As good as Golden state is, San Antonio is better, and will win no problem. Tony parker will show Steph Curry who's in charge, and show him the door out of the playoffs in 5

Prediction: San Antonio in 5

[BraedenG33]

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THUNDER WIN THE NBA FINALS!!

The NBA finals were won, 4-2, by Russell Westbrook and the thunder. Westbrook won the MVP.

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Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story

"I think its time, Tony."

"Time for what?"

"To fire Head Coach Larry Drew."

"We've discussed this before. I would love too, but who is on the Market better than him?"

"A lot of firings have occured this week. There are many Coaches on the market now."

"like..."

"Mike Dunlap, Lionel Hollins, Monty Williams, Mike Woodson, Jacque Vaughn, Pj Carlesimo, Dwane Casey, and Terry Stotts"

"hmmmm..."

Poll Time
What Coach Should Tony hire, if he is looking for a defensive minded Head Coach, and then what assistant HC to go with him?
-Mike Dunlap
-Monty Williams
-Lionel Hollins
-Mike Woodson
-Jacque Vaughn
-PJ Carlesimo
-Dwane Casey
- Terry Stotts

Asst.
-Stephen Silas
-Kevin Eastman
-Scott Layden
-Dan D'antoni
-Bob Bender
-Terry Stotts
-Melvin Hunt
-John-Blair Bickerstaff
-Mike Budenholzer
-Mike Malone
-TR Dunn

[Reyes19]

Williams & Stotts I guess

[Nox_Caelum]

Re: Cold As Ice: The Tony Winter Story, an NBA 2k13 Dynasty

I'd say Vaughn and Eastman, or Williams and Eastman.