**2K17 - How's your MyLeague/MyGM going?**

[rjohns23]

Quote: Originally Posted by trekfan

^Right?! In almost all of my sim forward MyLeagues with default rosters, that happens. Easily 7 out of 10 ... it's hilarious and wrong all the same. Like Durant would choose the Nets; I feel like whomever programmed the Wizards being utterly horrible last year, programmed the Nets getting Durant. Instead of torturing a fanbase through virtual misery, the guy's torturing the Nets through virtual delusions.

Dang I'm glad I'm not the only who thought the Wizards were horrible last year. Seemed like every year even 20 seasons in they were horrible. Lol

[BluFu]

Quote: Originally Posted by J.R.

That's like LeBron joining Memphis in mine. Lmao. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Quote: Originally Posted by trekfan

^Right?! In almost all of my sim forward MyLeagues with default rosters, that happens. Easily 7 out of 10 ... it's hilarious and wrong all the same. Like Durant would choose the Nets; I feel like whomever programmed the Wizards being utterly horrible last year, programmed the Nets getting Durant. Instead of torturing a fanbase through virtual misery, the guy's torturing the Nets through virtual delusions.

I have to say, after this crazy offseason, these moves don't bother me nearly as much as they used to haha

[trekfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by rjohns23

Dang I'm glad I'm not the only who thought the Wizards were horrible last year. Seemed like every year even 20 seasons in they were horrible. Lol

Oh my God, I could hardly do anything to make them qualify higher than a 6th seed -- and that was with a craptastic record. I sent them Brook Lopez, I sent them Marcus Smart, Oubre developed into a 80 overall SF, they had a deep bench and they STILL only managed to get to like, 43 games won.

Someone programmed the Wizards to be horrible last year, I don't know who. But there was no way to get that team to the Finals -- they made it as far as the Conference Finals and that was with a bunch of injuries to the contenders.

Quote: Originally Posted by BluFu

I have to say, after this crazy offseason, these moves don't bother me nearly as much as they used to haha

Yeah, this past offseason made 2K look tame in terms of insanity. Can you imagine what would have happened if Billy King had a job? There would have been a trade or signing (or both) that set back a franchise like, six years, and devastated a generation of fans. It would have been a Nets disaster x 10 with the amount of money floating about.

[J.R.]

I kinda wish king had a job now tbh.

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[J.R.]

*********** Mem(2-4) v. Por* (8-1)


"With Paul George & LeBron back and* healthy, the second game in this series should be a barn burner" said Greg Popovich, coach of the Grizzlies. When asked about his thoughts on next year's relocation, he simply said "Im neither owner, nor GM. Im just the coach."


Memphis drops to 2-5 after a 20 point loss to portland. LeBron finishes with just 9, teammates seem* disgruntled. PG leads the team with 22, Gasol with 16. Many believe the relocation is* the source of the issues.


***** Memphis (2-5) v. Indiana (1-5)


"It's not on my mind. This losing streak, the relocation, our lack of efficiency as a team, and my goals for MVP and our organization. But facing my old team? No. Not on my mind. It's just another game. Inevitable." Paul George said when asked about his 1st appearance in Bankers life field house since joining the Grizzlies.

"I'll be thinking about it before him" friend and teammate LeBron James joked. "But we need to step it. Especially me. I've only played two games this year, both against Portland, and had only 9 in each. That's not me." Many believe LBJ to just be aging, however. He is 33 now, so it could be a sign of the times for him. We'll see after the game.


At halftime Memphis held a 10 Point 49-39 lead, showing vastly improved defense and rebounding.* LBJ has 16 points, and 5 rebounds. And for the Pacers, Myles Turner has 10 points.

FINAL SCORE : Mem 105 , Pacers 97.

Memphis improves to 3-5, but PG13 suffers a second injury. Video coverage of that will follow this paragraph, but many are starting to wonder if not only can this team gel and succeed as hoped, but can they stay healthy?


http://xboxclips.com/LyricsMode/7ba0...a-2ede57d2f04e

Paul George will be out 4-6 weeks with a severe left ankle sprain.

The immediate two games after this injury, are blowouts. The lack of these four things:
-A good bench
-defense
-good rebounding
-PG13

Are killing the Grizzlies, and LeBron and Gasol can only do so much. They get beat by the heat 91-82, then destroyed by the Celts 84-59. LeBron manages to score 17 in both games, and Gasol seems absent in both losses.

Memphis fall to 3-7

Game of the week:
LAC v. GSW

Los Angeles was the DEFINITE underdog in this match up and stunned everyone with a 110-84 blow out. C.Paul had 31 points, 8 ast, and 5 steals. Blake griffin had 27 points, and Chef Curry tried to cook up a response, but was the only one in the kitchen it seemed like.

Los Angeles just put itself on the map as a real threat this year.


I'll be back with a weekly update soon.

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[ziju]

Hey guys! In the official 2k Roster Simmons has an A+ potential and Embiid A-. When I start MyGM with the sixers and choosing the latest official roster Simmons only has B+ Potential and Embiid A, when I look at the roster after the introduction through the team owner.

How do I get the official roster or official potentials into MyGM? I would love to make the rebuild now with the sixers and an A+ Simmons would be sweet

[J.R.]

So after a victory against the pacers, Memphis improved to 3-5. But PG13 suffered a severe left ankle sprain and missed 4 weeks. Memphis, during this timeframe, dropped to 9-18.

******* MEM (9-18) v. SAC (12-14)
... Memphis had the lead all the way through. They fell behind in the 4th though for one key reason, and lost 99-97. Falling to 9-19. LeBron Finished with 24 Points, 6 Assists. And 2 steals.
PG13 finished with 19 points and 12 boards, but went down with ANOTHER INJURY in the 3rd quarter.

We spoke with the trainer after the game, and he had this to say "The injury seems to be on his opposite ankle from the previous one that was hurt. This is a sprained ankle on the right leg, nothing too bad. Day to Day."

I spoke to Greg Popovich and he spoke on whether or not they'd rest PG13. "No." Classic Pop. When asked for further comment, his assistant coach piped up and said "PG has had multiple ankle injuries this season. While some.may feel it wise to rest him, this is not the same ankle he hurt before, and we're in a state where we need to get back in playoff contention. Our original goal was to be 1st seed. Now we're fighting for somewhere between 5th-8th. Every game counts, so no rest for the wicked."


D.A. caught up with Paul George after his last game against the Pacers, who had this to say about his injury:

*http://xboxclips.com/LyricsMode/c542...d01d067e/embed


********** MEM (9-19) v. GSW (16-12)
"Today is a special Christmas Edition of the NBA! We have LeBron and the Memphis Grizzlies versus Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, here at Oracle Arena." The camera cuts to a beautiful view of the bay, then back to inside the arena and focuses on PG13.

"And one of our main stories is the health of PG13. He seems to be having a lot of trouble with his ankles recently, something not totally uncommon, we've seen guys have multiple injuries to the same body parts. How do you overcome that..?" Kevin Harlan prompts the other announcers with a question.


"A good trainer, diet, and mostly will. You have to believe you will overcome it. If you think you're done for or this is going to keep holding you back, it will." Chris webber answers. "Now, let's cut to the sideline, D.A. is waiting with a report.

"Thanks Chris. I spoke to Byron Scott, coach of the Warriors, and he told me there's a social outcast in the locker room. Pau Gasol. He doesn't go to practices, hang out with teammates, or even socialize as you might assume. Why? Because he's recently been benched for a younger player in Clint Capela, and apparently, isn't very perky about it. Rumors are he wants to be moved off the team. We'll see if he gets his wish. Back to you guys."

Tip off goes to the Grizzlies. The 1st quarter starts very fast paced but Memphis plays good defense and adheres to their coaches demands. No threes.* Not a single one is made by GS all of the 1st. Memphis goes up 16-12 with 5 left in the 1st.


With 5 mins left in the 2nd, MEM is leading by 9. George has 8 pts, 2 reb and 2 ast already. And is still injured, but playing limited minutes through it. They need this win, so he's gonna have to.

George goes up for a layup but his ankle starts to bother him and he misses it. Popovich subs him out, and going into the second half, Memphis leads 48-43.

The third quarter starts and buckets are exchanged between the two teams, including a three by Curry with two defenders in his face, a dunk by George, and an alley oop from LeBron to Gasol.

Pau Gasol is subbed in and a battle of the Gasol brothers is born. Marc backs down Pau, and is SWATTED going up for the layup.

The 4th quarter begins and GSW leads by 7. Grizzlies start with the ball, and George slams it down hard
Curry tries to answer with a three, but is SWATTED by PG13 and it leads to* Paul George - Brice Johnson Alley oop:


*http://xboxclips.com/LyricsMode/fbd2...1-82ea8877d41d

Fast forward to the last few minutes of the game, and the teams are trading the lead back and forth. Someone has to win:
*
http://xboxclips.com/LyricsMode/496a...f-8d6c0c8cc929

And the warriors take a two point lead off Thompson's 3. Memphis ties it up 97-97, then GS Hits a two to go up 99-97. MEM hits a 2 and ties it, then steals it, and George is fouled on a 3 pointer. He makes 2/3. And they go up 101-99.

GSW drive down the court, pass to thompson, and...
*http://xboxclips.com/LyricsMode/0993...d-4df146b68634

GSW win 102-101, on a three from Klay.

**Player of the Game**
Klay Thompson: 33 points, 5 reb, 4 ast, 1 steal.









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[aLmighty]

started an expansion team & expansion draft.
My roster sucks but I'm enjoying playing as my Grizzlies again.

PG - Deron Williams
SG - Joe Johnson (Already out 6-8 weeks after just two games)
SF - PJ Tucker
PF - Amir Johnson
C - Festus Ezeli

Bench: Shaun Livingston, Terrence Ross, Donatas Motiejunas, Kevin Seraphin, Langston Galloway, Jerami Grant, Jerian Grant, Skal Labissiere