A LEGEND IS BORN III

[Houndy]

Durant killed

[Lamrock]

Huge game from the Durantula. Tyson really screwed the pooch though, letting Redd light him up and finishing with a paltry 13. Maybe next year, Stealth.

[The X]

In the end it looks like Jason Kidd's injury was the beginning of the end for your season. Iverson just doesn't cut the mustard. You will never win a title with AI on your team, he's a cancer

[Fresh8]

That's Durant? He looks toothless... or is that Roger Mason?

That's 2K9 Durant. Looks pretty evil huh?

Durant killed

Damn right he did.

Huge game from the Durantula. Tyson really screwed the pooch though, letting Redd light him up and finishing with a paltry 13. Maybe next year, Stealth.

Yep, no defense from bigs and Ty didn't step up for Game 7. Really hurt us. Not to mention Iverson not shooting well.

In the end it looks like Jason Kidd's injury was the beginning of the end for your season. Iverson just doesn't cut the mustard. You will never win a title with AI on your team, he's a cancer

That's right. I think we'd be better against Cavs without Kidd but against the Kings, we really needed him out there.

[Fresh8]

Improve Your Player and All-NEW Player Influence

Improve Your Player

Every participant has a certain number of points that they will be able to use on improving attributes of their virtual player. You only have one chance to use all these points so don’t waste your points (i.e. any leftover points are not able to be brought forward to the next tipping competition).

For every Skill-based attribute, it costs you 4 points in order to improve that certain attribute by 1. For every Physical-based attribute, it costs you 8 points in order to improve that certain attribute.

Skill-based attributes are skills like shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, etc. Physical-based attributes includes attributes like strength, speed, endurance, as well as mental attributes such as awareness. If you are unsure whether the attribute you want to include is a skill-based or physical-based one, you are able to post and pose your question.

A quick example of how to let me know how you want to improve your player:

Player: 75 points
Three point shooting + 5 (20 points)
Mid range shooting + 4 (16 points)
Layup + 3 (12 points)
Stamina + 3 (24 points)
3 Points left over that cannot be spent

All-NEW Grinch Effect

The Grinch will be able to deduct points that you have earned in the competitions so that you are unable to use them. I have decided that the Grinch will not be able to lower your ratings as it is more work for me. It is easier to deduct points before you can use them.

Every 1 point that the Grinch earns (see below) works out as 2 negative points. He can use negative points to deduct points that others have earned.

However, he is at liberty to use his points to improve the ratings of any player as well.

That is why the Grinch Effect is the wildcard of this interactive experience!

All-NEW Player Influence

Here is a brand new scheme that gives you more control over the fortunes of your virtual player.

Complain About Role On Team: 100 points
Demand Trade: 200 points
Demand Trade and Request Destination: 250 points

For Free Agents Only

Choose a preferred destination: 80 points
Choose 2 preferred destinations: 120 points
Choose 3 preferred destinations: 150 points

The points listed are minimum values. The more points you spend, the stronger your request will be. If you don’t like being a benchwarmer, you can complain about your role. The more points you use, the stronger your complaint will be. It may result in a teammate being traded away or you forcing your way into the starting five. For example, spend 150 points to complain about your role and you are more likely to succeed with your complaint than spending just 100 points.

If you don’t like your team, spend at least 200 points to demand a trade. To ensure your trade demand does not fall upon deaf ears, spend more points to get your point across.

There are no guarantees that your player’s wishes will be heard and the only way to get past this is to spend more points.

Points

You can accumulate points during any time of the season by participating in contests and also by posting articles that provide a different view of my story. These points may be cashed in: at the conclusion of the postseason, before the regular season begins and All-Star weekend.

Good luck!

Points As Of End Of Third Round

Playoff predictions, awards predictions and other points have all been accounted for. As you will see below, all those who participated in the ‘random’ contests or posting articles have the most points. You can still post articles if you wish!

Martti. 142 (145)
Shadowgrin 67 (100)
The X 105 (95)
Lamrock 152 (125)
Valor 245 (170)
Puttincomputers 153 (130)
Durantula_MVP -30
Houndy 167 (125)
Dare 206* (170) (will receive only half of these points because of trying to bargain with me. Shame on you. You can have your points back if you make me a .gif sig. Thank you.)
Thierry 95 (125)
Eirsej 138 (120)
Justine 125 (140)
De8 124 (115)
Chriso0 125 (140)
King Dee 127 (120)
Clutch 105 (145)
Newc 99 (95)
Megarover 95 (115)
Cartar 82 (110)
Mark. 55 (50)
Hova 182 (110)
George7 143 (135)
Z02 75 (75)
Kaiser_Kobe: 60 (60)

I remind you that grand prizes of +70, +50 and +30 points are up for grabs for the top 3 place getters in the playoff tipping comp. After Round 1, the top 6 are:

1. Dare, Valor 170
2. Martti, Clutch 135
3. Justine, ChrisO0 140
4. George7 135
5. Puttincomputers 130
6. Lamrock, Thierry 125

[Fresh8]

NBA Playoff Predictions
Get Your Tips In, Earn Points, Your Virtual Player Reaps The Benefits

Get your tips in guys for each playoff series and earn points that you will be able to use on your virtual player in this Association! Please participate even if your player has not appeared in this Association because it will be worthwhile. All rewards will be announced at the completion of the Postseason.

How This Works?

The playoff matchups will be posted in a series-by-series playoff preview. You will then be given some time to post your predicted outcome of each series. Don’t forget to choose the winner and amount of games won by each team.

Scores will be accumulated and posted prior to the commencement of the next round.

What Implications Does It Have For You?

All the points accumulated, no matter if you finish first or last, will be able to be used on your virtual player.

Ok, I will now announce how you can use your points.

1) To Improve Your Player

2) And I am glad to announce... the all- Player Influence scheme!

More details at end of the playoffs.

Scoring System

General Scoring

If you pick the winner of the series - +10 Point
If the winner has a worse record than their opponent - +5 Points
If you correctly pick the amount of games won by each team - +5 Points

Other

If you come first in the competition - +70 Points
If you come second in the competition - +50 Points
If you come third in the competition - +30 Points



If you come fourth - +15 Points
If you come fifth - +10 Points
If you come sixth - +5 Points

Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Happy tipping!

[Fresh8]

NBA Finals Previews At-A-Glance

3. Sacramento Kings (52-30) vs 2. Cleveland Cavaliers (46-36)

The Skinny: The Kings are the toughest team in the NBA after having just come off two 7-game series and one 6-game series against the LA Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and Seattle Stealth. Moses Chara is looking to complete a rare feat by winning an NBA championship in the same year as winning league MVP. It hasn’t been done many times before. He is flanked by Michael Redd and Al Jefferson who provide the kind of shooting and inside presence that Chara needs to really go to work. Russell Westbrook has been solid for the Kings as their starting PG.

The Cavs are led by Lebron James who has been in a constant to-and-fro argument with Chara about who the real MVP is. James’ supporting cast is also fairly strong with Rudy Gay as his main sidekick and Joakim Noah providing toughness in the paint. The Cavs have a team of great shooters as well with Mo Williams and Daniel Gibson leading them in that department.

The two teams will play very similar styles and the main match up of Chara against James will surely determine some games. However, it looks like Kings will prevail because they do have the bigger team. NBA veterans Jerry Stackhouse and Shaquille O’Neal and their desire to get rings before they retire will be big motivation for the Kings to win it all.

NBA.com Prediction Kings in 5
ESPN.com Prediction Kings in 6
Our Prediction Kings in 5

[shadowgrin]

Moses will deliver the Kings to the promised land in 6.

[Valor]

Sacramento in 6

[George7]

Kings have home court advantage, so i will choose

The Sacramento Kings in 7 games,on a very tough match-up.

[|)e8*]

CAVS IN 6, BOOK IT

[Eirsej]

Kings in 6

[Fresh8]

Everyone has got to listen to Kanye's new album. I'm so happy to say that my man is back. Long overdue!!!

[Valor]

[b]Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Stop copy-pasting Sit, it was three competitions ago that the disaster happened

[Fresh8]

[b]Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Stop copy-pasting Sit, it was three competitions ago that the disaster happened

You are losing half your points like Dare. Smartass.

[Martti.]

Kings in 5.

Also,

1. Dare, Valor 170
2. Martti, Clutch 135
3. Justine, ChrisO0 140
4. George7 135
5. Puttincomputers 130
6. Lamrock, Thierry 125

What's the deal?

[Valor]

[b]Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Stop copy-pasting Sit, it was three competitions ago that the disaster happened

You are losing half your points like Dare. Smartass.

By pointing out a typo? come on man, you are better than that

and Dare lost points cause he was trying to hold you hostage

[Fresh8]

You guys are on 145. As seen in the bracket above. Forgot to change the number in the bottom table.

Thanks!

[Fresh8]

[b]Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Stop copy-pasting Sit, it was three competitions ago that the disaster happened

You are losing half your points like Dare. Smartass.

By pointing out a typo? come on man, you are better than that

and Dare lost points cause he was trying to hold you hostage

Stop being so serious.

But I can really take your points off if you want to push the issue.

[Valor]

[b]Now that you are aware of this competition, please start positing your predictions! I have increased reward points due to the disaster of the last competition.

Stop copy-pasting Sit, it was three competitions ago that the disaster happened

You are losing half your points like Dare. Smartass.

By pointing out a typo? come on man, you are better than that

and Dare lost points cause he was trying to hold you hostage

Stop being so serious.

But I can really take your points off if you want to push the issue.

I wasn't being serious since the very start just poking fun at ya man

when's the recaps for the finals?

[Fresh8]

Tomorrow. Gotta give guys some time to post predictions. I will give them 9 hours from now.

[Alpha_]

Sacramento Kings in Game 5..

[kibaxx7]

Kings in 6, I'll give LeQueer a little chance

[Lamrock]

Excremento in 6, with Chara as MVP.

[newc]

Kings in 5