The Path To Greatness

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Welcome to The Path Of Greatness. In this, we will follow the careers of 10 prospects. We will also review any trades done etc. If you would like a prospect, just comment information like name, position, jersey # etc.

Without further adieu, here is the list of prospects:


Mike Cliff: This 6'10" center went to Gonzaga. He dawns #46.

Djordje Krsmanovic: This is the only PG that we will follow. Slated to go later on in the 1st round, Krsmanovic is best known for his mid range shooting. Coming from Slovenia, he hope to play for the Raptors. Krsmanovic will wear #4.

Alex Goldsmith: Known for his height, Goldsmith is 7'7" center. Coming from Nigeria, Goldsmith is known best for his standing dunking ability. He wears his favorite number 49.

Cam Hoy: This multi-position defender from South Florida can not wait to hit the big leagues. Growing up as a kid, he idolized Kawai and tried to have the same style as him. Dawning #26, his 6'7" SF is known for his speed.

Jacob Jackson: Wearing #32, Jackson went to Washington State instead of Duke like his brother. This sharpshooter is also known for his athleticism as well as his mid and long range shooting. Jackson hopes to be drafted top 5. When asked about the rivalry between his brother and him, he simply laughed and said "It is what it is. Ya'll make up the story. End of the day, thats my brother".

Noah Jackson: Coming out of Duke, this SF has a brother also in the draft by the name of Jacob Jackson. This rivalry will be a huge story. Jackson is best known for his sharp shooting. He will wear #28

Nuka Seyde: Known for his vision and passing IQ, Seyde admits to wanting to secure the bag. It does not matter what team he plays for, and he made it very clear that he will always chase the bag. This SG from Wyoming will wear #6.

Jimmy Green: Green is from Fresno State, wearing #35. This beast is know mainly around for his post defense and interior finishing. He told teams that he will remain loyal to the right team.

Steve Acres: Out of Auburn, Acres is the most watched player in this draft. The 6'10 SF is known as an athletic finisher, ready to destroy the competition. His jersey # is 25.

Zack Knight: This 6'11" center has been compared to Mike Cliff. Wearing #21, "The Knight" is a close follower of the San Antonio Spurs. Being from San Antonio himself, Knight can not wait to see whats in store. Knight has been working and is best known for his rebounding and standin dunks.



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Reserved for Salaries

Steve Acres: $5.20M | $5.46M | $5.72M | $7.27M | $9.80M
Jacob Jackson: $6.84M | $7.18M | $7.53M | $9.54M
Zack Knight: $9.33M | $9.80M | $10.27M | $12.96M | $30.15M | $31.66M | $33.17M | $34.67M
Alex Goldsmith: $7.56M | $7.93M | $8.31M | $10.51M | $27.14M | $29.31M | $31.48M | $33.66M
Jimmy Green: $6.21M | $6.53M | $6.84M | 8.67M | $18.43M | $19.90M | $21.38M
Mike Cliff: $10.43M | $10.95M | $11.47M | $14.47M | $36.18M | $37.99M | $39.80M | $41.761M
Djordje Krsmanovic: $8.38M | $8.80M | $9.22M | $11.65M
Noah Jackson: $4.31M | $4.53M | $4.74M | $6.29M | $26.89M | $29.04M | $31.19M | $33.35M
Nuka Seyde: $3.34M | $3.50M | $3.67M | $5.63M | $8.94M
Cam Hoy: $3.89M | $4.09M | $4.28M | $6.12M | $30.15M | $31.66M | $33.17M | $34.67M

Overall Growth
Steve Acres: 78 | 80 | 82 | 82
Jacob Jackson: 78 | 81 | 81 | 80
Zack Knight: 82 | 85 | 86 | 86
Alex Goldsmith: 80 | 83 | 82 | 83
Jimmy Green: 80 | 79 | 79 | 79
Mike Cliff: 83 | 86 | 86 | 87
Djordje Krsmanovic: 77 | 79 | 80 | 80
Noah Jackson: 78 | 81 | 82 | 82
Nuka Seyde: 79 | 79 | 79 | 80
Cam Hoy: 77 | 81 | 83 | 86


Nuka Seyde
Mar 23, 2023 -- Traded from the Grizzlies to the Bulls
Aug 02, 2024 -- Traded from the Bulls to the 76ers
Aug 02, 2024 -- Changed number from #6 to #12
October 25, 2027 -- Signed with the Hornets & changed number to #35

Mike Cliff
2026 -- Playoff Champion -- Cleveland Cavaliers

Djordje Krsmanovic
Traded from Utah to Portland

Jacob Jackson
Changed number to #11 on the Miami Heat

Steve Acres
Join the Dallas Mavericks

Reserved for HOF

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Reserved for Retired Jersey #'s
L.A Clippers
#32 - Blake Griffin - 2010 - 2018

Orlando Magic
#12 - Dwight Howard - 2004 - 2012

Denver Nuggets
#15 - Carmelo Anthony - 2003 - 2011

Golden State Warriors
#23 - Draymond Green - 2012 - 2024

Reserved for Champions

2022: Brooklyn Nets
2023: Atlanta Hawks
2024: Toronto Raptors
2025:
2026: Cleveland Cavaliers
2027: Charlotte Hornets

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January 1st, 2022 Prospect Update

Mock Draft

Draft Express
2. Indiana Pacers: Alex Goldsmith, C
3. Houston Rockets: Mike Cliff, C
4. Sacramento Kings: Zack Knight, C
5. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jacob Jackson, SG
6. Cleveland Cavaliers: Steve Acres, SF
7. San Antonio Spurs: Djordje Krsmanovic
8. Memphis Grizzlies: Noah Jackson, C
10. New York Knicks: Cam Hoy, SF
12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jimmy Green, PF
13. Toronto Raptors: Nuka Seyde, SG

NBA.com
1. Orlando Magic: Jacob Jackson, SG
2. Indiana Pacers: Alex Goldsmith, C
3. Houston Rockets: Mike Cliff, C
4. Sacramento Kings: Zack Knight, C
7. San Antonio Spurs: Nuka Seyde, SG
8. Memphis Grizzlies: Jimmy Green, PF
9. Minnesota Timberwolves: Steve Acres, SF
10. New York Knicks: Djordje Krsmanovic, PG
15. Boston Celtics: Noah Jackson, SF
16. Washington Wizards: Cam Hoy, SF

2K
1. Orlando Magic: Alex Goldsmith, C
2. Indiana Pacers: Mike Cliff, C
4. Sacramento Kings: Zack Knight, C
5. Oklahoma City Thunder: Djordje Krsmanovic, PG
7. San Antonio Spurs: Nuka Seyde
8. Memphis Grizzlies: Jacob Jackson, SG
10. New York Knicks: Steve Acres, SF
11. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jimmy Green, PF
14. Miami Heat: Noah Jackson, SF
15. Boston Celtics: Cam Hoy, SF

*Original Owners*
#5 - Detroit
#8 - Lakers
#10 - Knicks
#12 - Suns

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Key TRADES around the league

Heat trade: Duncan Robinson, SG / 2026 1st round
Hornets trade: Terry Rozier III, SG
Winner: Hornets.
Analysis: The Heat have given up Duncan Robinson along with his 5 year contract AND a first round pick. He will be making less money then Rozier, who signed a 5 year contract aswell. Rozier will play behind Hero & Oladipo.
Robinson will come off the bench to help the Hornets, behind Bouknight.


Cavaliers trade: Kevin Love, PF
Piston trade: Frank Jackson, SG / 2024 2nd
Winner: Cavaliers
Analysis: The Cavs have finally shed Love's contract. They have Mobley starting, who will save the day. The Pistons have gained yet another big man to play behind Grant, Stewart and Olynyk.

Lakers trade: Talen Horton-Tucker
Hornets trade: Mason Plumblee
Winner: Hornets
Analysis: The Lakers get another big man while the Hornets actually improve their depth.



Breaking News
The L.A. Lakers have acquired Paul George and Justise Winslow from the L.A Clippers. The Lakers have sent in PF Carmelo Anthony and PG Russell Westbrook in return. The sides have both agreed after days of talking.

With Kawhi starting at SF, George wanted to not only be a starter, but to also play for another contending team. George will instantly improve the Lakers rotation.

Winslow will play backup to LeBron. Being young, many Lakers fans hope that Winslow will learn and pick up tricks while being mentored by James.

Westbrook voiced his anger and how much he wanted out of LeBron Shadow. On the Clippers, he is slated to slip into that starting role and hopefully lead the Clippers to the top.

Anthony has been averaging 14 points per game with two rebounds. He has was visibly upset to be sent off, but such is life.


Jersey Changes:
Paul George will now sport and take over Anthonys #7 on the Lakers instead of his 13.

Winslow will wear #0 after Westbrook as Avery Bradley currently wears his #20.

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Westbrook shines in debut
In his Debut, Westbrook played 37 minutes. He scored 24, 11 rebounds and a whopping 13 assists.

"It feels amazing. I love the team!" Westbrook was quoted saying. "I cant' wait to play against the Lakers and show them how much I can shine".
When asked how he felt, Bledsoe simply shrugged and walked away.


Lakers Edge Clippers in Game Of The Year
With the long awaited game, the Lakers squeezed by the Clippers by 12 points. George had a decent game, playing 39 minutes. In this time, he scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. In retaliation , Westbrook had another triple double. In 34 minutes, he scored 13, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his return. Anthony stepped in and scored 15 in 26 minutes. The Lakers are 9th in the playoff picture, one game behind the Nuggets and Trail Blazers. The Clippers are currently sitting 3rd with a 37-25 record.

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Awards:
MVP: Nikola Jokic
ROTY: Evan Mobley
6th Man: Jordan Clarkson
DPOY: Kawhi Leonard
Most Improved: Tyrese Maxey

Brooklyn beat Dallas in 6
MVP: Kevin Durant

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Draft Lottery.

14. Raptors
13. Bulls (via POR)
12. Knicks (via CHA)
11. Wizards
10 Cavaliers
9. Thunder (via PHX)
8. Thunder
7. Rockets
6. Kings
5. Spurs
4. Thunder (via DET)
3. Timberwolves
2. Pacers
1. Magic

POST LOTTERY

Spoiler

14. Raptors
13. Hornets
*Trail Blazers moved to top 4
*Kept due to Protection
12. Wizards
11. Cavaliers
10. Suns
*Kept due to protection
9. Rockets
*Thunder move to Top 4
8. Kings
7. Spurs
6. Timberwolves
5. Pacers
4. Thunder
3. Magic
2. Pistons
1. Trail Blazers

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Welcome to the 2022 Draft!

The Trail Blazers are on the clock...

We here at the Portland Trail Blazers select... from Gonzaga... Center...Mike Cliff
-- Cliff will be a great addition to Portland.

Next up.. with #2..Detroit

Thank you. The Detroit Pistons select... C Zack "The Knight" Knight.
- Great pick up by Detroit. He will get along amazing with Cade. Knight is one of the best rebounders we have seen in years, averaging 19.1 rebounds at Texas-San Antonio

Up next: Orlando Magic at #3

We have a trade to announce
The Orlando Magic have traded the third overall to the Golden State Warriors for Klay Thompson and a 2026 1st round pick.

The Golden State Warriors pick.. PG Djordje Krsmanovic.
- With Curry getting older, many feel that Krsmanovic will be the new face of the franchise.

At #4, the Oklahoma Thunder select... The 7'7" PG our of Nigeria.. Alex Goldsmith.
- This was a no-brainer. With that height and wingspan, everyone is surprised he fell to #4.

With the 5th pick, the Indiana Pacers select... Jacob Jackson.
- It will be very amazing to see how Jackson develops. Many are excited to see the rivalry between the two bothers.

With the 6th pick, the Minnesota Timberwolves select... number 35...Jimmy Green!
- Has the best defense in the draft.

With the 8th pick, the Sacramento Kings select... Steve Acres.
- Has the longest wingspan in the class amongst wings at 7'6".

At pick number 11, the Cleveland Cavaliers select... SF Noah Jackson.
- His season leading scoring of 29.7 PPG last year was amazing, but the Cavs want to see a bit more.

With the 13th pick, the Charlotte Hornets select... SF Cam Hoy out of Florida.
- Hoy led in SPG with 3.2 at South Florida.

We have a trade to announce!
The Toronto Raptors have traded the 14th pick in the 2022 draft and SF Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk to the Houston Rockets in exchange for C Christian Wood and SG Eric Gordan.

With the 16th pick, the Memphis Grizzlies select... from Wyoming.. SG Nuka Seyde
- Seyde has amazing, if not the best IQ in the draft

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Jersey Numbers:

- Mike Cliff will continue to wear #46 in Portland.
- Zack Knight will swap from #21 to #43 on Detroit
- Djordje Krsmanovic will wear #6 instead of #4 on Golden State
- Alex Goldsmith will continue to wear #49 for Oklahoma City
- Jacob Jackson will continue to wear #32 on Indiana
- Jimmy Green will keep #35 on Minnesota
- Steve Acres will keep #25 on Sacramento
- Noah Jackson will keep #28 on Cleveland
- Cam Hoy will keep #26 on Charlotte
- Nuka Seyde decided to keep #6 on Memphis




Player Options:
Westbrook stays with the Clippers
Harden stays with the Nets
Irving leaves the Nets
Beal leaves the Wizards
Wall stays with the Rockets



Signings
Irving > Net
Anthony > Thunder
Beal > Wizards
Lavine > Bulls
Ayton > Suns
Nurkic > Spurs
Warren > Pacers

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February 19th, 2023.

The award races have been released for Rookie of the year. They are as follows:

Mike Cliff, POR
-- Averaging 14.5 PPG and 12.4 RPG, Cliff has become an instand starter and fan favorite in Portland. He set a career high of 29 points and 15 rebounds against Seyde and the Grizzlies. He also played a career high of 41 minutes. He was named Rookie of the month for the west.


Alex Goldsmith, OKC
-- Goldsmith has been known to have a rivalry against Pelicans Williamson.
Goldsmith has also been named to Rookie of the Month. He has a career high of 37 points, 16 rebounds and 43 minutes. He is averaging 14.5 PPG and 13.3 RPG

Nuka Seyde, MEM
-- Seyde is averaging the highest points per game at 20.4 among the rookies in the award race. He has become the starter for Memphis and has a career high of 38 points.

Zack Knight, DET
-- Knight is averaging 12 PPG and 11 RPG. He snatched the starting C spot, scoring a career high of 26 and 20 rebounds against the Wizards

Steve Acres, SAC
-- Acres is a fan favorite. With his positive attitude, Acres has averaged 16 PPG and 6 RPG. He has a season high of 36 points.

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Breaking

Alex Goldsmith has been invited to join the dunk competition alongside Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Alexander Harris. This will be Goldsmith's first competition.


Rosters for USA vs World
The rosters have finally been announced after a long wait. Leading USA is Mike Cliff, Zack Knight, Nuka Seyde and Steve Acres.

On the World, we have Alex Goldsmith and Djordje Krsmanovic.

East All-Stars at West All-Stars
Feb 24, 2022	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Eastern Conference
Western Conference

Eastern Conference All-Stars
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Mike Cliff	24	8-16	3-7	2-2	5	0	1	1	3	21
Zack Knight	24	8-11	1-2	1-2	6	1	0	0	0	18
Steve Acres	24	4-8	2-4	0-0	3	4	3	1	0	10
Nuka Seyde	21	3-10	1-4	0-0	1	4	1	0	2	7

Western Conference All-Stars
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Djordje Krsmanovic	29	9-13	5-8	0-0	1	8	1	1	3	23
Alex Goldsmith	29	2-7	0-0	0-0	11	1	1	1	2	4

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BREAKING NEW

The Chicago Bulls have realized that they are not at all in the running for playoffs ( ), so they have reached out to any teams in regards to Vucevic. The Memphis Grizzlies have answered the call. The Grizzlies, who are currently ---- have agreed to trade for C Nikola Vucevic.
The Grizzlies have also acquired a 2027 2nd and SG Victor Oladipo. It is thought that these two players will help the Grizzlies make it into a guaranteed spot for the final stretch of the season.

The Bulls have received C Brook Lopez, who was recently acquired from Milwaukee, and SG/PG Nuka Seyde. Seyde has been averaging 20.6 PPG as well as 4.1 RPG and 3.4 APG. The Bulls will also receive a 2024 1st round Top 3 Protected Warriors pick.

Many people are wondering what this means for the Bulls, as they have Lavine, Coby White, DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. As for jersey numbers, Caruso willingly gave up #6 to Seyde, and took #9. Lopez, who also dawns #11 as well as DeRozan, will switch to #16.

Vucevic instantly stepped into the starting C and and Oladipo slotted into the starting SG. Both will play alongside Jaren Jackson JR and Ja Morant.

We hope that Vucevic and Oladipo can help us get into a guaranteed playoff spot. We would like to thank Brook Lopez and Nuka Seyde for their time with us here in Memphis. - Memphis GM

We have officially entered the rebuild mode. There may be more trades incoming. We would like to welcome Nuka to the team and are excited to have him part of the organization. - Bulls GM


Chicago Bulls acquire: Nuka Seyde, SG / Brook Lopez, C / 2024 1st round Top 3 Protected (Warriors)
Memphis Grizzlies acquire: Nikola Vucevic, C / Victor Oladipo, SG / 2027 2nd

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Rookie of the Year!

Mike Cliff has got the award out of all 10 of the Players. Cliff, who plays for Portland, thanked all his managers, fans and team mates. He averaged 15 point, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks.

The Atlanta Hawks won in 6 games against the Nuggets

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Top Free Agents

LeBron James - Lakers -> Lakers
Nikola Jokic - Nuggets -> Nuggets
Ja Morant - Grizzlies -> Grizzlies
Zion Williamson - Pelicans -> Pelicans
James Harden - Nets -> Pistons
Jonas Valanciunas - Pelicans -> Pelicans
Nikola Vucevic - Grizzlies -> Grizzlies
Russell Westbrook - Clippers -> Clippers