A LEGEND IS BORN II

[Mandich]

With a projected 41-41 record u hope for a 4th seed???
I hope you go over 45 wins this year and go past the first round of the play-offs

[hova-]

Nice preview. I really like your squad. But I think you should try to start Jeff Green. Guy needs to play to develop.He can the play the 2 I guess. Better all-around than Morrison, too.

[kibaxx7]

I think you should try to start Jeff Green. Guy needs to play to develop.He can the play the 2 I guess. Better all-around then Morrison, too.

Agree there Nice articles there Sit.

[StupidBoy]

@ Chris Wilcox being Disturbed
Nice preview, but I don't see how you hope to be the 4th seed with a .500 record in the West conference (yeah, yeah, I know, It's only a projected record xD).
I don't want to be on the Wizards, but still, can't wait for my NBA career to start! I hope you will regulary inform us with our stats.

[Mark.]

Nice pre-season stuff dude, although I would think with your squad you could be a little more optimistic than 41-41

[puttincomputers]

would be cool for me to get with stealth, miami, atlanta, noh, or san antonio! but what happens will happen. btw my inside shooting has improved and i shoot free throws like rick barry now.

Don't think Rick Barry's shooting style is in the game unforutnately.

actually it is! i use it with myself on 2k9!

[Fresh8]

actually it is! i use it with myself on 2k9!

Don't forget to remind me closer to the draft year then!

Nice pre-season stuff dude, although I would think with your squad you could be a little more optimistic than 41-41

The game doesn't rate my team, if I played every game then I would win a lot of games but since I'm simming... can't say that.

I don't want to be on the Wizards, but still, can't wait for my NBA career to start! I hope you will regulary inform us with our stats.

I will try my best man!

Sorry you didn't land on a crappy team but at least you can win from the start. And if you don't have success with the Wizards, you will always sign with another team after ur 3rd or 4th year.

Nice articles there Sit.

Thanks dude.

Nice preview. I really like your squad. But I think you should try to start Jeff Green. Guy needs to play to develop.He can the play the 2 I guess. Better all-around than Morrison, too.

Green doesn't mind playing off the bench and we need a solid scorer leading the second team so I like Green as my sixth man.

With a projected 41-41 record u hope for a 4th seed???
I hope you go over 45 wins this year and go past the first round of the play-offs

Hope and predicting are two different things my man.

[Fresh8]

Off-Season Recap
“A Review Of What Went Down During The Off-Season”

Retiring Players

D Marshall, 36 – 15 Years Pro (Philadelphia 76ers)
A Mourning, 39 – 17 Years Pro (Miami Heat)
R Horry, 38 – 17 Years Pro (San Antonio Spurs)

Retiring Coaches

J Sloan, 24 Years Service (Utah Jazz)
M Dunleavy, 16 Years Service (Los Angeles Clippers)
R Adelman, 18 Years Service (Houston Rockets)

Re-Signed Players

Chris Wilcox – Re-signed for 4 Years/4.26 M

2009 NBA Draft

1. Sacramento selects SF M Chara (Duke)
2. Utah selects PF D Lawrence (Northwestern)
3. Seattle selects SG R Tyson (North Carolina)
4. New York selects C B Brock (Georgetown)
5. Menphis selects PF M Must (North Carolina)
6. Chicago selects PF H Morrison (Georgetown)
7. Milwaukee selects PF S Carney (Boston College)
8. New Jersey selects PG B Steele (Baylor)
9. Charlotte selects SG M Moore (Arizona)
10. Denver selects SG A Watson (West Virginia)
11. Toronto selects SG T Hicks (Oklahoma)
12. Phoenix selects PF J Cardinal (Tulsa)
13. Philadelphia selects PG Z Resurreccion (Princeton)
14. Dallas selects PG S Mayo (Boston College)

For the rest of the First Round plus analysis, click here.

Free Agency

Seattle Stealth Sign Three Players

The Seattle Stealth splashed their money out on some risky investments with veteran PG Jason Kidd returning to his Oakland roots at the age of 36. He will be joined by 31 year old C Jamaal Magloire and 26 year old PF David Lee.

With the trading away of last season’s starting PG Russell Westbrook to Charlotte, the Stealth were able to come away with the signature of Kidd, a legend of his generation. Kidd’s contract runs for 4 years with a unique no trade clause, which will take him all the way to the age of 40. Magloire signed on for 2 years while Lee, a former Knick, also signed for 4 years.

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Portland Trailblazers Pull Off Signing Coup

After having just clawed into the 2009 NBA playoffs, the young Portland Trailblazers realized that they needed some veteran help. The Blazers’ wish for help was answered over the free agency period as the franchise pulled off the remarkable feat of signing two All-Star players. Steve Nash and Carlos Boozer agreed to join the Blazers; Nash for one season and Boozer for five.

“This is great news for Portland, we now have two great players who can line up next to Brandon Roy who is already an All-Star caliber talent and Greg Oden who we expect big things from,” Portland’s General Manager Sam Presti stated. Nash will start at PG for the Blazers and it is anticipated that LeMarcus Aldridge will now come off the bench in order for Boozer to start at PF.

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Memphis Grizzlies Stockpile Roster

Lamar Odom and Shawn Marion were always compared to each other as versatile forwards who could do a little bit of everything. So when it came down to picking which player they wanted more, the Grizzlies opted to sign both of them. Odom and Marion each signed 44 million dollar contracts that run for four years, to join a team that already features Rudy Gay at the SF position.

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Bucks Take A Gamble

The Milwaukee Bucks signed PF Charlie Villanueva to a five year contract and made a gamble on PG Stephon Marbury; signing the mercurial guard to a four year deal. Bucks GM John Hammond spoke about the deal, “Charlie was a player we really wanted to stick around. Stephon is a guy we think is what we are missing right now. I really think he is what we need to make it back to the postseason.”

Marbury will start alongside Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut, Villanueva, and Richard Jefferson in a star-studded lineup. Many are feeling that this Bucks team will have the firepower to become relevant again.

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Other Notable Signings

Atlanta signs A Bargnani for 3 years/20.01 M
Charlotte signs D Harris for 5 years/60.84 M
Dallas signs S Cassell for 3 years/8.26 M
Miami signs R Nesterovic for 1 years/2.54 M
Minnesota signs M Bibby for 4 years/43.32 M
Los Angeles Lakers signs H Warrick for 4 years/18.22 M
New Jersey signs R Felton for 4 years/36.79 M
New Jersey signs J Stackhouse for 3 years/10.55 M
New Orleans signs D Gooden for 3 years/12.54 M
Phoenix signs N Robinson for 4 years/28.46 M
Sacramento signs S Francis for 3 years/19.31 M
Utah signs A Miller for 2 year/8.81 M

For a Full List Of All Player Signings, Click Here…

League News

Hornets Ready To Defend Championship

New Orleans is ready to prove that their 2009 NBA Championship was a result of hard work and not that of luck. Chris Paul, the League’s reigning MVP, told reporters at preseason camp, “We are for real. We have a team that is going to be a dynasty.” The Hornets did well for themselves by picking up Drew Gooden over the offseason; to add an extra body in an already tough frontcourt.

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Moses Chara Thinks He Is An All-Star

Without having played a single minute, Sacramento’s Moses Chara is already telling everyone to vote for him for next February’s All-Star Game. “I’m an All-Star,” Chara stated during the Kings’ media day, “I am the kind of player that the Kings needed back at the start of this decade. I would have helped Webber, Bibby, and that lot win a title. All that was missing was someone like me.”

Chara was impressive as he averaged 24.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, and 4.5 apg during Summer League play, vowing that he would not player in a Summer League game again, “The talent was not what I expected. I only played because I’m a rookie and our team needed some exposure but next season, the Kings shouldn’t count me in to play at an event like that.”

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Wade: Why Did Everyone Leave?

After a successful season campaign over 2008-09, Ben Gordon and Shawn Marion both opted not to resign with the Miami Heat. That decision confuses star SG Dwyane Wade. “I don’t understand,” Wade spoke in an exclusive interview, “We were so close to getting to the Finals and both Ben and Shawn jumped ship. I am very disappointed.”

With both players gone, it means that PG Mario Chalmers and PF Michael Beasley will need to step up this season. Both players were rookies last season with Beasley a candidate for Rookie of the Year while Chalmers was a candidate for the Sixth Man award.

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[KlemenPipic]

grizzlies board isn't smart at al
Bucks will have a very good team this year I think

[Mark.]

Dude that last update was great, possibly one of the best updates you have done, its was very 'real' I love it!!

[StupidBoy]

Didn't Petro and Wilkens also re-sign? (You have only Wilcox written)
Really loved the articles
Charlotte has a sick backcourt now, with Harris, Westbrook and Augustin
Lol @ Memphis SF logjam.
Btw, is there anyway I can demand a trade Just kidding xD I'm acctualy starting to see a bright spot in this. I can at least learn to shoot from Arenas.

[flip.me]

Nice Article mate, it seems with a lot of Dynastys (Especially when I play) that people seem to always trade for youth, however I like how your bringing in what is best for your vision of the team, regardless of age.

Yeah man, it's time to try and win now.

oh. Here's the NLSC version of Pat Riley. LOL great story.

[puttincomputers]

actually it is! i use it with myself on 2k9!

Don't forget to remind me closer to the draft year then!

will do

[Mandich]

Charlotte signs D Harris for 5 years/60.84 M
Phoenix signs N Robinson for 4 years/28.46 M

U make me cry

[kibaxx7]

I almost break my mouse clicking "Read More" in all the articles

[NovU]

It's not like Ben and Matrix were doing anything to help Wade. Good loss is a gain. Chalmers and Beasley sure can improve on their departure.

Kidd? That's a downgrade from Westbrook but I guess addition of Lee compensates for that. At age of 37+, I don't expect any point guard to be good. Kidd's no exception.

Adam Morrison should be on the bench while Green starts. Well, either way, I think the team's gonna fail short this year with the current roster. If KD steps up big time, it'll be a different story. I'm suspecting a major trade coming up.

[Fresh8]

grizzlies board isn't smart at al
Bucks will have a very good team this year I think

Grizzlies made quite a few werid singings I must admit... both Lamar and Marion are sixth men... and the Bucks won't do much better than last season. I don't think they will.

Dude that last update was great, possibly one of the best updates you have done, its was very 'real' I love it!!

Thanks man... but what do you mean by 'real'?

Didn't Petro and Wilkens also re-sign?

YEah they did... I'm just an idiot.

Charlotte has a sick backcourt now, with Harris, Westbrook and Augustin
Lol @ Memphis SF logjam.
Btw, is there anyway I can demand a trade Just kidding xD I'm acctualy starting to see a bright spot in this. I can at least learn to shoot from Arenas.

Charlotte is stacked at PG, SG, and SF... they need help in frontcourt though.

And sorry, you can't demand a trade... but we will see what happens.

oh. Here's the NLSC version of Pat Riley. LOL great story.

Thanks man.

U make me cry

Oh really?

I almost break my mouse clicking "Read More" in all the articles

Two of the links worked in this one!

It's not like Ben and Matrix were doing anything to help Wade. Good loss is a gain. Chalmers and Beasley sure can improve on their departure.

Ben averaged 22 ppg, close to Wade's average... Matrix was averaging 15 ppg... They both helped Miami to the Eastern Conference Finals! What do you mean they didn't help???

Kidd? That's a downgrade from Westbrook but I guess addition of Lee compensates for that. At age of 37+, I don't expect any point guard to be good. Kidd's no exception.

Well, it's either your boy KD leaves or Westbrook leaves, in the end I stuck with Durant so you better be happy!!!

Adam Morrison should be on the bench while Green starts. Well, either way, I think the team's gonna fail short this year with the current roster. If KD steps up big time, it'll be a different story. I'm suspecting a major trade coming up.

No major trades coming up, I'm happy with my team. You're just a hater man.

[NovU]

Ben's 22 ppg and Matrix's 15 ppg can be replaced easily with their asking money, I believe. Besides, Ben's a SG which is Wade's spot and Matrix, I don't think he's a good mix with Wade. What Wade needs is a big man and good defenders around him. Hope they can go all the way this year.

Damn... Ok. Hope Kidd will teach KD with his experience.

And yeah. Team's already got many new faces. I guess no major trade unless they play really sucky.

[Mark.]

Thanks man... but what do you mean by 'real'?

To Be honest dude im not entirely sure, I was pretty drunk when I wrote that . I liked just they way it was written, the little bits for different players/teams etc

[Valor]

very nice pieces of writing, havent been on for a while due to being away on a bball tournament in china...

just a question, now that i know what you need, can i pm you again with my (draftee) details again? cheers

[Fresh8]

Ben's 22 ppg and Matrix's 15 ppg can be replaced easily with their asking money, I believe. Besides, Ben's a SG which is Wade's spot and Matrix, I don't think he's a good mix with Wade. What Wade needs is a big man and good defenders around him. Hope they can go all the way this year.

Wade and Gordon were starting together in the backcourt. Ben Gordon and Matrix won't be easuly replaced, you can trust me on that, it's a video game after all and the virtual Heat did nothing to improve their team.

Damn... Ok. Hope Kidd will teach KD with his experience.

And yeah. Team's already got many new faces. I guess no major trade unless they play really sucky.

I'm happy with my team man... imagine the outrage if I traded away KD though!

To Be honest dude im not entirely sure, I was pretty drunk when I wrote that . I liked just they way it was written, the little bits for different players/teams etc

Noted.

just a question, now that i know what you need, can i pm you again with my (draftee) details again? cheers

Did you catch up reading? And how did the tournament go?

And what details do you want to send me? I've already got what I need from you... everyone else gave me less than what you did. Don't worry man. Unless you really insist. I already have a story for your character planned anyways.

[Valor]

Did you catch up reading? And how did the tournament go?

And what details do you want to send me? I've already got what I need from you... everyone else gave me less than what you did. Don't worry man. Unless you really insist. I already have a story for your character planned anyways.

yeah i caught up with everything, tournament went good, we didnt get first but did better then last year, i got pretty banged up and injured though...

well, basically just the jumpshot style, free throw style..all those things i didnt know about when i didnt have 2k9 lol

[Fresh8]

For sure man, send it over when you're ready!

[NovU]

Ben's 22 ppg and Matrix's 15 ppg can be replaced easily with their asking money, I believe. Besides, Ben's a SG which is Wade's spot and Matrix, I don't think he's a good mix with Wade. What Wade needs is a big man and good defenders around him. Hope they can go all the way this year.

Wade and Gordon were starting together in the backcourt. Ben Gordon and Matrix won't be easuly replaced, you can trust me on that, it's a video game after all and the virtual Heat did nothing to improve their team.

U gotta be kiddin me. Can u do me a favor and get wade outta there asap to a contender?

[NovU]

Damn... Ok. Hope Kidd will teach KD with his experience.

And yeah. Team's already got many new faces. I guess no major trade unless they play really sucky.

I'm happy with my team man... imagine the outrage if I traded away KD though!

It's great that KD remains a Stealth. You have to keep him at all cost. He set a record in Rook vs Soph game and won Horse contest. Something notheworthy that he's even a capable superstar in a real life as well, while Westbrook is just a good point guard with bit of potential. No question you did the right thing. Now... only if you could make a trade to land Wade in Seattle......