Last year I did a deep franchise posting of the 76ers (see link in my sig) and I plan on doing the same thing this year. I have spent a lot of time thinking about who I should use I have it narrowed down to 3 teams all of which would be fun for me. The format and the way I post will be the same as last year with the one bummer being the lack of players shown on most roster screens. I will likely wait a few weeks before I start posting it to find the right set of sliders and settings. I wanted to go ahead and get this up as I pass the time. I would love to hear any kind of feedback on what team you think would be the most or least fun to follow along with.
Core * Players Building Around
Lebron James – 98 ovr
Brandon Ingram – 82 ovr, A Pot
Lonzo Ball – 79 ovr, B Pot (not sure if he should be considered * or role player)
Role Players
Josh Hart – 76 ovr, A- Pot, A- 3PT
Kuzma – 80 ovr, A Pot
Short & Long Term Plan
This team is pretty set just add one star * in FA and the team is set both short and long term. Then after you have the other star you can lock up the young guys long term.
3 Major Storylines
Lebron’s 1st year in LA
What can be done to get them past the Warriors ?
What FA do you target with the 34 million in cap space this summer?
Comments / Questions / Concerns
The old school OCD position thing in me would go crazy with Lebron, Kuzma, Ingram and then say Kawai all at SF. I don’t think I could handle that lol
They need a starting C and some depth at PF/C so if the FA is a wing how do you fill those holes ?
This would give me a easy ending spot and I could cut it off when Lebron retires allowing me to do another dynasty after this one.
I'm sure other Lakers dynasty's will come up on here so it might be a little cliché to use them of course I did use the 76ers last year lol
I don't think I've ever done a deep dive with Lebron in a video game in 2k and its the Lakers so the stories write themselves. I have always cheered on the Lakers as a kid since my dad was a fan of Magic.
Core * Players Building Around
Doncic - 79 ovr, B+ Pot
Dennis Smith – 78 ovr, B+ Pot
Role Players
Harrison Barnes – 82 ovr
Deandre Jordan – 86 ovr
Short Term Plan
Make the playoffs year 1 and run the offense through Smith and Doncic
Long Term Plan
Sign a big name FA to team up with Smith and Doncic or resign Jordan to a longer term contract if he works out this year. I think a C would make the most sense so someone like Cousins if he stays healthy.
3 Major Storylines
Can Doncic live up to the high expectations?
What needs to be done to get past the Warriors and Lakers going forward ?
If your not in the playoffs race at the deadline do you trade Barnes and maybe get a 1st round pick back ? Do you take on a bad contract by trading the expiring deal of Matthews ?
Comments / Questions / Concerns
No 1st round pick this year, which is top 5, protected
Do you give Deandre Jordan a long-term deal? If so what's the contract like?
Need to find a way to move Powell’s 10 million $ contract for next year.
I think they would be a fun team that might get overlooked in rebuilds that has some young guys that can be stars, proven vets and a city I can realistically sign a big name FA.
Core * Players Building Around
Trae Young – 77 ovr, B Pot, A 3PT
Role Players
John Collins – 79 ovr, B Pot
Tauren Prince – 79 ovr, B Pot
Kevin Huerter – 71 ovr, C+ Pot, B+ 3PT
Short Term Plan
Tank for two years taking on bad contracts and getting even more 1st round draft picks. Baz, Lin, Deadman and Plumlee are all guys who likely would be traded for players on worse contracts.
Long Term Plan
In year 3 develop Trae Young to become a all star level player and find 2 more players in the draft with star upside to make the hawks big 3. When year 3 hits you should have all the young talent still on rookie deals and all the bad salaries off the books.
3 Major Storylines
Will the Hawks regret trading Doncic for Young?
Will the Cavs finish outside the top 10 for the next 2 years giving their 1st round pick to the Hawks? Where will the Mavs pick land, which is top 5 protected?
What do the Hawks do with all the 1st round draft picks this year and in years going forward?
Comments / Questions / Concerns
I hated the Young pick in real life (im a hawks fan) so its not a 100% lock I would keep him. I do think he will be a fun player to use in 2K with his 3 point shooting. I might end up trading him a few years down the road if I cant produce with him.
Atlanta isnt a place for FA so I don’t know what to realistically do with all the cap space in a few years
I would likely make at least 1 trade early on before the season even starts like Baz, Lin or Deadman.
In some tests i've done 2k sim engine seems to like the Hawks more then it should
They are basically a blank slate similar to the 76ers last year just without the star players. I think they are quietly a fun team to use and they are who I am leaning toward.
Others
A few other teams I thought about was Knicks or Bucks if you have a team you would like to hard sell me on go ahead.
Core * Players Building Around
Lebron James – 98 ovr
Brandon Ingram – 82 ovr, A Pot
Lonzo Ball – 79 ovr, B Pot (not sure if he should be considered * or role player)
Role Players
Josh Hart – 76 ovr, A- Pot, A- 3PT
Kuzma – 80 ovr, A Pot
Short & Long Term Plan
This team is pretty set just add one star * in FA and the team is set both short and long term. Then after you have the other star you can lock up the young guys long term.
3 Major Storylines
Lebron’s 1st year in LA
What can be done to get them past the Warriors ?
What FA do you target with the 34 million in cap space this summer?
Comments / Questions / Concerns
The old school OCD position thing in me would go crazy with Lebron, Kuzma, Ingram and then say Kawai all at SF. I don’t think I could handle that lol
They need a starting C and some depth at PF/C so if the FA is a wing how do you fill those holes ?
This would give me a easy ending spot and I could cut it off when Lebron retires allowing me to do another dynasty after this one.
I'm sure other Lakers dynasty's will come up on here so it might be a little cliché to use them of course I did use the 76ers last year lol
I don't think I've ever done a deep dive with Lebron in a video game in 2k and its the Lakers so the stories write themselves. I have always cheered on the Lakers as a kid since my dad was a fan of Magic.
Core * Players Building Around
Doncic - 79 ovr, B+ Pot
Dennis Smith – 78 ovr, B+ Pot
Role Players
Harrison Barnes – 82 ovr
Deandre Jordan – 86 ovr
Short Term Plan
Make the playoffs year 1 and run the offense through Smith and Doncic
Long Term Plan
Sign a big name FA to team up with Smith and Doncic or resign Jordan to a longer term contract if he works out this year. I think a C would make the most sense so someone like Cousins if he stays healthy.
3 Major Storylines
Can Doncic live up to the high expectations?
What needs to be done to get past the Warriors and Lakers going forward ?
If your not in the playoffs race at the deadline do you trade Barnes and maybe get a 1st round pick back ? Do you take on a bad contract by trading the expiring deal of Matthews ?
Comments / Questions / Concerns
No 1st round pick this year, which is top 5, protected
Do you give Deandre Jordan a long-term deal? If so what's the contract like?
Need to find a way to move Powell’s 10 million $ contract for next year.
I think they would be a fun team that might get overlooked in rebuilds that has some young guys that can be stars, proven vets and a city I can realistically sign a big name FA.
Core * Players Building Around
Trae Young – 77 ovr, B Pot, A 3PT
Role Players
John Collins – 79 ovr, B Pot
Tauren Prince – 79 ovr, B Pot
Kevin Huerter – 71 ovr, C+ Pot, B+ 3PT
Short Term Plan
Tank for two years taking on bad contracts and getting even more 1st round draft picks. Baz, Lin, Deadman and Plumlee are all guys who likely would be traded for players on worse contracts.
Long Term Plan
In year 3 develop Trae Young to become a all star level player and find 2 more players in the draft with star upside to make the hawks big 3. When year 3 hits you should have all the young talent still on rookie deals and all the bad salaries off the books.
3 Major Storylines
Will the Hawks regret trading Doncic for Young?
Will the Cavs finish outside the top 10 for the next 2 years giving their 1st round pick to the Hawks? Where will the Mavs pick land, which is top 5 protected?
What do the Hawks do with all the 1st round draft picks this year and in years going forward?
Comments / Questions / Concerns
I hated the Young pick in real life (im a hawks fan) so its not a 100% lock I would keep him. I do think he will be a fun player to use in 2K with his 3 point shooting. I might end up trading him a few years down the road if I cant produce with him.
Atlanta isnt a place for FA so I don’t know what to realistically do with all the cap space in a few years
I would likely make at least 1 trade early on before the season even starts like Baz, Lin or Deadman.
In some tests i've done 2k sim engine seems to like the Hawks more then it should
They are basically a blank slate similar to the 76ers last year just without the star players. I think they are quietly a fun team to use and they are who I am leaning toward.
Others
A few other teams I thought about was Knicks or Bucks if you have a team you would like to hard sell me on go ahead.
so you have to use him in his rookie year and b) as a personal preference, I enjoy watching my fellow Dynasty compadres in struggle town for a season or two. Besides it's going to be that much sweeter if you do take home a 'ship.
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