A LEGEND IS BORN III

You should all send Willard Smith an email and tell him to stop blogging.

I'm surprised that everyone is enraged as Beasley has admittedly had a very very good NBA career. The Heat started to get very high results when he started to flourish in his second year and they have reached at least the second round since 2009 I believe. Someone can check on that though.

As for what Valor said, Beasley has actually been an MVP candidate since the second season of this. He always appears in the MVP Race.

I'm glad to have caused all this debate though!

Can anyone spell Iggy for number 1 shooting guard in the NBA despite only averaging 20 ppg? (I know Willard could!)

Voting... 11-10 in favour of Dare... one vote could seal it!

Willie Lewis
@Manfred, everyone knows you that you cant do jack. I bet Lawrence could own you

Forgot to note:

- 40 points for Lamrock's excellent articles
- No points for Hondo as it's not really an article... it's a collection of quotes...

I didn't want points, just wanted to jump into the trash talking

That's the spirit! It's not about the points. It's trashing that hack Willard Smith.

As for what Valor said, Beasley has actually been an MVP candidate since the second season of this. He always appears in the MVP Race.

A second or even third option on offense, not a spectacular defensive player MVP candidate? 2K really needs to work on their MVP Race section

That's the spirit! It's not about the points. It's trashing that hack Willard Smith.

Hell yeah!

This is amazing. Well written and everyone's input makes this feel so real. After reading some of your stuff and browsing through the stacks of articles in this story, you are truly the standard for writing on this website

I would definitely watch out though

nah, my writing sucks! You can do something better than me

nah, my writing sucks! You can do something better than me

Sit's just bitter that my Bobcats' Live '05 Dynasty rates higher than his ALIB I

He kills me in 2k Association stories though

Frick. Now I have something else to read.

nah, my writing sucks! You can do something better than me

Sit's just bitter that my Bobcats' Live '05 Dynasty rates higher than his ALIB I

He kills me in 2k Association stories though

ALIB 1 is a gimmick it was more of a short story than a dynasty story. So you win hands down.

As for my associations, it's 70% participation from all of you and so it's not really about me

agent420... Any tips to improve my story?

agent420... Any tips to improve my story?

I love it right now, once you get the story going again I'll be able to give more feedback. Right now I'm going through the archives of this story and trying to catch up. After I'm done maybe I'll have something for you.

thanks brutha

Is it time post my other versions of the logo?

Wait till the poll is over

You have not won yet.

Also, I want to address The X's statement that I do not reward people for enthusiastic following. There is a reason why L-Train, Christian Oliver (this guy been following since day 1!), Marrti Must, Andrew Watson, Leo Lai, Albano Spagnoletti, Chris Hova were standout draft prospects in their respective draft classes! Thanks again for all of your support.

When are the next group of NLCSers getting in?

When are the next group of NLCSers getting in?

Check the last page or two pages ago. you came in at the right time.

September 27, 2013
Top 10 Shooting Guards
By Willard Smith

Following on from my successful ranking of teams, I will try my hand at ranking each NBA position 10 through to 1. Don’t crucify me if you don’t see your favorite player here. I’m sure you will all have your own arguments and justifications for including snubbed players!

I forgot to add the players who are ‘on the bubble’ so I guess I got to do it right here. Allen Iverson, Ben Gordon, Michael Redd, Andrew Watson and Rip Hamilton are all player who nearly made my top 10. (Gordon is probably the biggest snub as he averages over 20 points a game.) These three guys can all score but that’s about it. The rest of the guys ahead of them have a bit ‘extra’. Enjoy this top 10. It was definitely fun to rank but the real challenges come up ahead with point guards and small forwards!

Top Ten

10. OJ Mayo, Memphis Grizzlies, 25, Years Pro: 6
2012-13 stats: 18.7 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.6 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 17.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.5 SPG, 410 GP, 410 GS

With Martti Must gone, mark my words – OJ Mayo is going to have a breakout season. Mayo has always had all the makings of a talented scorer in the NBA. The only thing missing was shot attempts. With Must gone, a ton more shots are coming Mayo’s way. Even if the Grizzlies don’t win much, Mayo is going to put on a show!

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9. Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors, 28, Years Pro: 9
2012-13 stats: 18.2 PPG, 6.6 APG, 1.5 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 17.8 PPG, 6.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 608 GP, 529 GS

Ellis has long been the leader for Golden State. He is their best scorer and the one who pushes the team at the frantic pace they still play at post-Don Nelson. No one likes to match up with Ellis because he just keeps coming at you.

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8. Tracy McGrady, Denver Nuggets, 37, Years Pro: 19
2012-13 stats: 24.2 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 6.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 22.6 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1077 GP, 934 GS


The statistics are deceiving and all I can say is that Tracy McGrady is doing what he has done for most of his career – building up great numbers on crap teams. Don’t let these ones fool you though as T-Mac is doing more harm than good as he hurts Denver with a low shooting percentage (.426 from field) and his high turnovers (3.1 per game). However, when putting it all into perspective; he’s not bad for someone missing all of 2011-12 to back injury. Now that he’s acclimatized in Denver, will he do something worthwhile in his nineteenth year in the league?

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7. Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, 35, Years Pro: 18
2012-13 stats: 21.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.4 APG, 2.0 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 25.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1275 GP, 1127 GS

Kobe is still the man you want with the basketball when it is crunch time. Although the ability to single handily beat the opposition for an entire game isn’t there anymore; Bryant has learnt to play the steady hand and strike at the most opportune time. The Lakers may not be winning as much as they used to but Bryant still commands the double team. He’s slowing down though and all the wear and tear over his career has caught up to him. Let’s see how smart he will be with his playing time this season.

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6. Kevin Martin, Minnesota Timberwolves, 30, Years Pro: 10
2012-13 stats: 22.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 84 GP, 84 GS
Career stats: 20.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 652 GP, 572 GS

Banished from Sacramento for not being buddies with Moses Chara, Kevin Martin helped deliver a title to the Kings as well as played 84 games last season. Now try to tell me that isn’t an achievement! With a fresh start in Minnesota and a team to call his own for the first time since 2009-10, Martin looks like he is in great form.

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5. Reshawn Tyson, Seattle Stealth, 24, Years Pro: 5
2012-13 stats: 23.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.5 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 18.1 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.4 SPG, 311 GP, 185 GS

Tyson is one of the most exciting up-and-comers in the league. His high-flying antics and all-around game have helped him become a fan favorite in Seattle as well as in his native New York. After knocking back contract offers from the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic this past Summer, Tyson will go back to work with the Stealth for now. Trade rumors aside, we all know that Tyson has a shot at taking away teammate Kevin Durant’s title as ‘Seattle’s best player’.

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4. Joe Johnson, Utah Jazz, 32, Years Pro: 13
2012-13 stats: 24.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.0 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 20.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.0 SPG, 953 GP, 882 GS

Joe Johnson is one of the most lethal scorers in the NBA and, alongside Deron Williams, forms one-half of the NBA’s highest scoring SG-PG starting tandem. Joe Johnson could make his game rise even higher by having better shot selection. That’s been a problem of his since joining Utah. His first season with the Jazz was woeful and although he has improved by leaps and bounds, he still needs to work on that decision making. He’s a bit too trigger happy.

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3. Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards, 31, Years Pro: 13
2012-13 stats: 24.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.3 APG, 1.8 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 23.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.8 SPG, 841 GP, 815 GS

One of the most talented players in the NBA and also one of the most talkative. Arenas has been so important in keeping the Wizards relevant and he does such a great job because of his talent. If only he could motivate Lamarcus Aldridge as well as he writes his blogs, then perhaps Agent Zero wouldn’t always be gone fishing every April. Well, the good thing for Arenas is that since the Wizards have been going nowhere – there are whispers of a trade out of the nation’s capital.

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2. Andre Iguodala, Philapdelphia 76ers, 29, Years Pro: 10
2012-13 stats: 20.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 2.1 SPG, .507 FG%, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 18.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 4.7 APG, 2.0 SPG, .483 FG%, 732 GP, 732 GS

The most underrated guard in the NBA, full stop. And he is also the best defensive guard in the NBA, hands down. Iggy is going to have a tough year in Philly with the team he has at the moment but the good thing is that he will get to show off more of his skills. No one knows how good this guy really is but believe me; Iggy is good. He is really good. If Philadelphia make the playoffs without three of their starters from last season then Iggy overtakes the next guy next year.

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1. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, 31, Years Pro: 11
2012-13 stats: 25.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 7.6 APG, 2.1 SPG, 82 GP, 82 GS
Career stats: 24.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 6.9 APG, 1.8 SPG, 718 GP, 710 GS

And here we are at number 1 and no surprise who is here waiting. Dwyane Wade had one of his best season last season and don’t expect him to stop. The only thing stopping him will be a knee injury or something (touch wood). I don’t need to say much because we all know that Wade is the best 2-guard in the game today.

Damn, so I got my sweats on and I popped down to start this story. Read through the prologue and realized... If I really want to know what the hell is going on I have to suit up and go all the way back to ALIB I?

No arguments on the top 10 SG, although it's pretty disappointing to see Kobe not in the top 5. Also for some reason I like Iggy at the no.2 always like that guy.

Logo Vote Coming Down To Wire



December 3, SEATTLE – The Seattle Stealth logo competition has reached its final hours of voting. The design on the left was submitted by Justine. The design on the right was submitted by Dare.

The winning logo may only be decided in the next few hours with Dare's logo leading by just 3 votes.

In the event of a tied vote, submissions will be sought from the Seattle Stealth Board to pick a logo.

Always been a big Arenas fan, glad to see him at the top. A good read, like the clips on each player. Tracy McGrady is going into his 19th NBA season, holy frick. I hope he makes a playoff push and hopefully he finally does something in the post season. Crazy seeing Kobe Bryant at number 7, but it appears age is catching up to the fella.

Damn, so I got my sweats on and I popped down to start this story. Read through the prologue and realized... If I really want to know what the hell is going on I have to suit up and go all the way back to ALIB I?

Start from ALIB II

That's pretty much the start. I'd say skip all the poster's comments and try and read all the chapters, feature articles... wouldn't read the in-season game recaps but the playoffs ones are pretty exciting.

No arguments on the top 10 SG, although it's pretty disappointing to see Kobe not in the top 5. Also for some reason I like Iggy at the no.2 always like that guy.

I was disappointed too... oh well... he's getting old. I want my D to be realistic so it's good Willard didn't rank Kobe in the top 5

I like Iggy too. He was the heart of that Philly team with his team leading defense. Too bad all his teammates bailed. Couldn't deny D Wade from number 1 because of: a) the numbers, b) 2 rings.

As for what Valor said, Beasley has actually been an MVP candidate since the second season of this. He always appears in the MVP Race.

A second or even third option on offense, not a spectacular defensive player MVP candidate? 2K really needs to work on their MVP Race section

Don't forget this is not the real life NBA. Beasley is the first/second option. Kobe Bryant used to have people calling him the best SG in the league when he was second fiddle to Shaq.

Always been a big Arenas fan, glad to see him at the top. A good read, like the clips on each player. Tracy McGrady is going into his 19th NBA season, holy frick. I hope he makes a playoff push and hopefully he finally does something in the post season. Crazy seeing Kobe Bryant at number 7, but it appears age is catching up to the fella.

T-Mac missed all of one season to a back injury which was awesome realism wise - he's stuck on one of the worst teams in the NBA though. Denver is the WC floormat.

Class of 2014
I have decided that I will accept draftees for the upcoming NBA Draft. Post if you are interested!

Found it! Do I need to do anything special?

Damn, so I got my sweats on and I popped down to start this story. Read through the prologue and realized... If I really want to know what the hell is going on I have to suit up and go all the way back to ALIB I?

Start from ALIB II

That's pretty much the start. I'd say skip all the poster's comments and try and read all the chapters, feature articles... wouldn't read the in-season game recaps but the playoffs ones are pretty exciting.

Will Do

Always been a big Arenas fan, glad to see him at the top. A good read, like the clips on each player. Tracy McGrady is going into his 19th NBA season, holy frick. I hope he makes a playoff push and hopefully he finally does something in the post season. Crazy seeing Kobe Bryant at number 7, but it appears age is catching up to the fella.

T-Mac missed all of one season to a back injury which was awesome realism wise - he's stuck on one of the worst teams in the NBA though. Denver is the WC floormat.

Ahhhhhh! Poor fricking T-Mac. Where is Melo at now?