A LEGEND IS BORN II

Really nice. I for some reason think Chara's not going to be the first pick, just seems that way for some reason. Good job and I hope you pick someone nice.

Havent been around lately .. huge things going on. Payton made himself a name with his only year as a coach ... not a good name though ... maybe we will see him again on another team later?

I dont feel sry with Durant but since when is Westbrook such a dick? Total restart in Seattle? Or just one dick instead of two.

Good decision to get Karl, D'Antoni's offensive system doesnt win championships, and that's what we wanna see.

This Moses guy is a douchebag. Hope he doesnt end up on your team ^^ would cause serious trouble with the guys on your team.

Oh and New Orleans and CP3 did a heck of a job. Great writing, great updates, keep it up Sit, this is special once again

Your updates suck as usual

the story about Gary Payton and KD was a pain to read

this is still by far the worst association here, model

keep up the shitty work

Ahh the suspense

I too think the Kings will pass on Chara....I'm thinking either PF Donnell Lawrence or PG Stanley Mayo as the surprise top pick....

Lets hope you get Moore!

BTW, great twist with GP attempting suicide.

The story so far...

George Karl To Return To Seattle

May 14, 2009

SEATTLE (AP) – It has been announced that former Seattle Sonics coach George Karl will return to coach the Stealth. ESPN.com first reported the story last week. In a statement released today, Karl’s spokesperson affirmed the coaching appointment.

“It is happily confirmed that George Karl, a coach of close to 900 wins, has agreed to terms with the Seattle Stealth. He is happy to return to Seattle where he had a successful stint in the 1990s…” the statement read.

Karl led the Seattle Sonics to three division titles and the 1996 NBA Finals, where the team fell to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Since then, Karl has close to 900 wins; a milestone he should easily achieve if his new team has a winning season. “I am very pleased to say that George Karl will now be coach of the Seattle Stealth,” General Manager Will Sit said in a press conference, “George had great success when he was last here and I am hoping that he can help our young team reach those lofty heights of yesteryear.”

Karl has enjoyed coaching stints with the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets since he first became a head coach in 1984. He was controversially axed in the middle of the 2008-09 season by the Denver Nuggets. At the time, Karl had stated, “I am turning my back on the NBA because it is a load of (expletive).” However, it seems that the Stealth enticed the coach to come out of his impromptu-retirement.

Karl takes over the coaching reins from Gary Payton, the player he coached to the NBA Finals in 1996. Payton, who had a shaky debut season with the Seattle Stealth, was recently ruled unfit to resume coaching duties after an attempted suicide.

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Sacramento Kings Win Top Pick

May 22, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) – The Sacramento Kings beat out five teams with better odds to win the first overall Draft pick in the upcoming NBA rookie draft. Sacramento, who finished with a 31-51 record for the 2008-09 NBA season, now has full control over who to choose in what is anticipated to be a very strong draft class.

“We are very pleased with winning the first pick,” Sacramento’s team representative stated, “I am not allowed to discuss whom we are looking to pick but we have two names clear in our minds.” Many pundits are predicting that the Kings will now select Duke’s Moses Chara with the first overall pick. The only other player in discussion would be Northwestern’s Donnell Lawrence who is viewed as the only compatriot on Chara’s level in regard to talent and NBA-readiness.

The Utah Jazz were also big winners on the day as they racked the second overall pick despite having the ninth best odds to win the top pick. The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls had the best odds to win the first pick but slid to fifth and sixth respectively.

The NBA Draft order for the lottery is as follows:

1. Sacramento Kings
2. Utah Jazz
3. Charlotte Bobcats
4. New York Knicks
5. Memphis Grizzlies
6. Chicago Bulls
7. Milwaukee Bucks
8. New Jersey Nets
9. Seattle Stealth
10. Denver Nuggets
11. Toronto Raptors
12. Phoenix Suns
13. Philadelphia 76ers
14. Dallas Mavericks

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Chara: I Will Be Picked First

May 25, 2009

UTAH (AP) – Just days after it was announced that the Sacramento Kings would select first in the 2009 NBA Draft, Duke’s Moses Chara boldly predicted that he would be the player the Kings uses their pick on. At a workout with the Utah Jazz, holders of the second overall pick, Chara took time out to make clear his views of how the Draft would go down.

“I’m the best player in the mix right now,” Chara boasts, “I’ve just led Duke to the national title and I’ve played great my whole college career. Sacramento needs a player who can step right in and help Kevin Martin. I’m the player who can do that.”

Chara has drawn comparisons to Larry Bird, for his shooting stroke and all-around game, and LeBron James, for his anticipated ability to step right into the pro game. “I am privileged to be compared to Bird and James. They are special players,” Chara acknowledges, “But there is a reason why I get compared to them and it’s because I can play.”

When questioned on why he was trialling with Utah, Chara responded, “I have to keep my options open and if Sacramento passes up on me, Utah will definitely have to pick me. With Carlos Boozer who might leave this team, they need someone who can score.”

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Nice little round up dude Im unsure what I think about Chara, he's arrogant but kinda in a realistic way, like its not unfounded. I think he would fit well with Sacramento really.

Nice stories and twists, George Karl i think is a better coach than Payton..really...hope an NLSC player could be in the top five of the draft..

nice off-season coverage....you're definitely building some momentum....I also like George Karl back in Seattle....will hopefully calm down the organisation....

You should do this for a living Sit! DAmn! Your stories are damn fun to read... Keep it up... Cant wait to see the draft results and see what team drafted me..

ahhh, everyone got it wrong, it was payton who attempted suicide
nice writeup again, Moses Chara sounds like a total dick...hope you got someone good in the draft

We will get someone decent with the 9th pick. I'm desperately needing a SG and if X and Mark are available I will need to pick one or the other... I'm thinking X cause he will contribute straight away... or Mark because he can develop into something big one day... dunno... what do you think?

Nice writing Will, I enjoyed reading the part about Andrew and I. Nice twist with the Payton thing, I rekon most were thinking it was gonna be KD.

That was the plan wasn't it.

i knew it all along!!

Oh really?

Same here, I thought it was KD but turned out to be GP. As for Draft, Chara should know better than to act like that, but I admire his confidence as I know most rookies would be rather nervous and subtled. I guess he does really believe he can make a big impact in the NBA. Good attitude... in some ways.

Well, I don't know if he gets better or worse from here on in... only time will tell.

Really nice. I for some reason think Chara's not going to be the first pick, just seems that way for some reason. Good job and I hope you pick someone nice.

Ahh the suspense

I too think the Kings will pass on Chara....I'm thinking either PF Donnell Lawrence or PG Stanley Mayo as the surprise top pick....

Like a true soapie... I have the audience second-guessing everything.

Lets hope you get Moore!

BTW, great twist with GP attempting suicide.

Thanks man. As I said, I will get Moore or Watson... whoever is left.

Your updates suck as usual

the story about Gary Payton and KD was a pain to read

this is still by far the worst association here, model

keep up the shitty work

Fuck you.

Nice little round up dude Im unsure what I think about Chara, he's arrogant but kinda in a realistic way, like its not unfounded. I think he would fit well with Sacramento really.

Sac-town needs a leading man and he could be it.

Nice stories and twists, George Karl i think is a better coach than Payton..really...hope an NLSC player could be in the top five of the draft..

The X and homicide are both projected Top 5 picks... so it is a possibility...

nice off-season coverage....you're definitely building some momentum....I also like George Karl back in Seattle....will hopefully calm down the organisation....

I know you like Drafts and Free Agency... so I can definitely tell you that you're in for a good ride Draft-wise...

You should do this for a living Sit! DAmn! Your stories are damn fun to read... Keep it up... Cant wait to see the draft results and see what team drafted me..

I was acutally thinking this today... perhaps I should ditch law and write a novel or something... after reading more fiction though and widen my vocab... lol

i sure did! Peyton saw that he had no hope because he was going to be charged in the restaurant debacle. That in and of itself would have ruined his career. so he tries to commit suicide. that fails and now he has the chance of having a great comeback story.

oh and i also expect durant to try to murder westbrook. he will fail but will lose his freedom.

I will take your word for it then.

Stealth Scouting Report #5
What Seattle thought of the NLSCers

After calling in all of the NLSC players part of the 2009 Draft, Seattle’s scouts came away impressed with each and every one of them. Many of the players made the Stealth staff rethink where they really stood in the upcoming Draft. Here are our findings:

Byron Brock



Overall: A-
Potential: B-
Projected: Lottery

Strengths:

“Looks like he has the potential to be something in this league”
“Can take the big shots”
“Uncanny ability to get the rebounds”

Weaknesses:

“Should not be used as a perimeter shooter under any circumstance”
“Makes poor decisions when distributing the ball”

Mark Moore



Overall: B+
Potential: A-
Projected: Lottery

Strengths:

“Is an athletic freak”
“Has potential to develop into a good player”

Weaknesses:

“Weak at rebounding”

Martti Must



Overall: A
Potential: B+
Projected: Lottery

Strengths:

“Excellent outside shot”
“Has great ability at getting rebounds”

Weaknesses:

“Not very good at forcing turnovers”

Klemen Pirc



Overall: B-
Potential: A-
Projected: Lottery

Strengths:

“Tremendous court vision allows for a lot of easy baskets”
“Not known for his man to man defense but gets the job done”

Weaknesses:

“Needs to work on his medium and long range shooting”

Zoilo Resurreccion



Overall: A
Potential: C+
Projected: Top 5

Strengths:

“Fairly good leaper who can take it to the rack with authority at times”
“Excellent at distributing the ball to his teammates”

Weaknesses:

“Might be a little undersized”
“Poor defender in the post, will need help from team mates”

Andrew Watson



Overall: A+
Potential: C
Projected: Top 5

Strengths:

“”Of all the players in the Draft, one of the best right now”
“Buries treys with deadly accuracy on consistent basis”
“Knows how to distribute ball to teammates”

Weaknesses:

“Not terrible but not very good at steals”
“Poor post defender”

you'll need someone immediately, cant afford to wait for developments (look at the Grizzlies...), so i'd recommend picking someone that''ll do some damage right away

Whoa the Cyber me actually looks a lot like me, its uncanny, especially since the game made the appearance and not you. Nice reports, I cant wait for this draft to go down!

WOw! I am surprised to see that I am a Top 5 prospect... If ever I slip into the Top 10 I would love to be with the Nuggets and team-up with Melo and Chauncey.. Though it might mean that I wont get a lot of playing time there...

Hey Sit, haven't posted here in a while now, but don't worry, I was reading all the time for sure
Why not draft me with the 9th pick I'm expecting to go somewhere from 7-12 place, hoping to land in Milwaukee or Seattle.

Nice scouting, Id go with Brock or Moore. Nice pics btw, still the cell phone? Looking great anyways.

Brock's going to tear it up, trust me !

Great scouting report btw, love the last chapter too (if I didn't already comment it).

you'll need someone immediately, cant afford to wait for developments (look at the Grizzlies...), so i'd recommend picking someone that''ll do some damage right away

Then I should go with X...

Whoa the Cyber me actually looks a lot like me, its uncanny, especially since the game made the appearance and not you. Nice reports, I cant wait for this draft to go down!

Yep, funny how I found someone looking like u.

WOw! I am surprised to see that I am a Top 5 prospect... If ever I slip into the Top 10 I would love to be with the Nuggets and team-up with Melo and Chauncey.. Though it might mean that I wont get a lot of playing time there...

Yep... surprised me also man. You should go fairly high I think.

Hey Sit, haven't posted here in a while now, but don't worry, I was reading all the time for sure
Why not draft me with the 9th pick I'm expecting to go somewhere from 7-12 place, hoping to land in Milwaukee or Seattle.

I got Westbrook and Watson, don't need a PG

Nice scouting, Id go with Brock or Moore. Nice pics btw, still the cell phone? Looking great anyways.

Still the cell phone.

Brock's going to tear it up, trust me !

Great scouting report btw, love the last chapter too (if I didn't already comment it).

I dunno if he will tear it up. But he should do well.

2009 Mock Lottery

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Updated: 24/06/09 8:09 pm

1. Sacramento – Moses Chara, SF
2. Utah – Barney Steele, PG
3. Charlotte – Reshawn Tyson, SG
4. New York – Byron Brock, C
5. Memphis – Donnell Lawrence, PF
6. Chicago – Martti Must, PF
7. Milwaukee – Harvey Morrison, PF
8. New Jersey – Stanley Mayo, PG
9. Seattle – Andrew Watson, SG
10. Denver – Mark Moore, SG
11. Toronto – Derrick Caldwell, C
12. Phoenix – Sammy Carney, PF
13. Philadelphia – Quinn Person, SF
14. Dallas – Klemen Pirc, PG

Sit Needs To Decide
Will The Stealth Build To Win Now Or In The Future

May 30, 2009


By Woody Hannes
ESPN.com Junior Writer

The Seattle Stealth has a lottery pick and they also have plenty of money to throw at one superstar or a handful of solid players during the upcoming offseason. It remains to be seen what direction the team will take; one that will make them winners now or one that will make them winners in the future.

Of the players who could help out immediately, the Stealth are reportedly interested in Andrew Watson. The former West Virginia star is 27 but he has played like a seasoned veteran in pre-draft workouts. Watson would fill a big void at the shooting guard position for Seattle. On the other hand, the team is also said to be interested in Arizona’s Mark Moore. Moore is younger, at the age of 22, but he does have several flaws in his game. Right now, he is a raw product who relies on his athleticism and endurance to outlast opponents on the court and unfortunately, that won’t cut it in the NBA.

The Stealth hasn’t called many prospects in to try out so it is assumed that the team is only interested in drafting either Watson or Moore. This isn’t a bad move as the team is very thin at shooting guard, Adam Morrison is the only one left on the roster. That’s not to say guys like Durant or Green can’t play there but those two would be better off focusing their time at small forward.

In regard to free agency, the team is said to be very interested in either Steve Nash or Carlos Boozer. Sit realizes that if he goes for either player, he can only get one of them before he is out of money to work with.

There are also plenty of young unproven players on the market this offseason. Seattle have been said to be interested in the likes of Martell Webster, Raymond Felton, Andrea Bargnani, Marvin Williams, Charlie Villanueva, Ben Gordon, and Devin Harris. If Seattle went for players of this caliber, they could come away with two or three of them.

After a disappointing end to last season, Seattle is looking to make its direction clear to its players and fans. The recent signing of George Karl as head coach signifies that Sit is meaning business. Either way, the team will want to win within the next three years. It’s a matter of whether it happens right now with the team signing older and more experienced players or if it happens later on down the track, with the team signing younger players who could develop.

Another scenario is Seattle staying put and saving cap space to make a run at Lebron James in the 2010 offseason. Such action is not expected from Seattle though.

The question of where this team is headed or planning to head should be answered on draft night. If they take Watson, chances are that Seattle will try to build a team capable of winning now. If they take Moore, it will be the opposite, gearing up for the future.

Stealth Scouting Report #5
What Seattle thought of the NLSCers

After calling in all of the NLSC players part of the 2009 Draft, Seattle’s scouts came away impressed with each and every one of them. Many of the players made the Stealth staff rethink where they really stood in the upcoming Draft. Here are our findings:

Mark Moore



Overall: B+
Potential: A-
Projected: Lottery

Strengths:

“Is an athletic freak”
“Has potential to develop into a good player”

Weaknesses:

“Weak at rebounding”


Andrew Watson



Overall: A+
Potential: C
Projected: Top 5

Strengths:

“”Of all the players in the Draft, one of the best right now”
“Buries treys with deadly accuracy on consistent basis”
“Knows how to distribute ball to teammates”

Weaknesses:

“Not terrible but not very good at steals”
“Poor post defender”

shite, that looks a lot like Mark better than any of the cyberfaces he did for himself (sorry Mark, but I'm sure you would concede)....

I see I have a big forehead....can't argue with that

the real question is, who wears #6 for NZ....any bet its Kirk Penney or something & neither of us get to wear it


anyways, great off-season coverage....you're lifting the bar here....I liked brief playoff picture....that's all that was needed....

Haha yeah Drew I agree with you, better than any cyberfaces ive had so far, although I didn't make any of them. I think Penney would be dominating the #6, I think I would switch to my Hockey number, 11.

Cant wait to see who you draft Will, although surely you aint gonna let a draft pick determine whether you go for the win now or in the future....