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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - January Recap

Postby |)e8* on Mon May 03, 2010 10:49 am

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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - January Recap

Postby kibaxx7 on Mon May 03, 2010 11:58 am

I'm trying to imagine you after the Brad Miller game winner. I really can't (dances, screams) :lol:
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Re: [26-18] Road to Glory II - Defense in OKC!

Postby Valor on Tue May 04, 2010 11:04 pm

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kapei22 wrote:6-29. I've seen a player that he is 6-29 at the game and became POTG.

Credits to my man Josh Smith for holding Durant down (Y)


I still stuck at that. If he is POTG, Andrew Bogut should be DPOY.[/quote]
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XxHyperDunk24 wrote:Awesome game winner from Brad in San Antonio. (Y) Tough losses against Oklahoma City though. Durant played terribly in the second meeting, and it's too bad that you couldn't take advantage of that.

I made him play terrible (well, Josh Smith did) :cool: But unfortunately Durant did that to Wade as well :?

De8 wrote:Go Jazz!

They are doing pretty good right now, way better than what i had expected with Boozer leaving the team via free agency (Y)

Thierry. wrote:I'm trying to imagine you after the Brad Miller game winner. I really can't (dances, screams) :lol:

Na, just stunned :lol: He was the only one i could get the inbounds to and i really didnt expect a quick shot like that would go in. Lucky me huh? would've gone 3-4 in that trip if he didnt hit that :shock:
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Postby Valor on Thu May 06, 2010 2:13 am

Chapter 6

"Run it again"
The Bulls are having their first practice since returning from their 7 game west coast road trip, in which they went a subpar 4-3. Head Coach Vinny Del Negro is not happy and has been running drill after drill. The offensive execution is not good enough and he wants the guys to stop relying on Wade and Rose to score.

"Coach, We need a break" Rookie Evan Turner was saying "We've been going for 4 hours straight"
"Evan, you will get a break when you do this properly. Now run it again" replied Del Negro
"can't we just take a break for 5 minutes?" plead Turner
"Rook, when coach says no, he means no. Learn it" snapped Luol Deng, who is waiting for Turner to start the play "Now get working"
"No"
"What did you say rook?"
Deng took a step towards Turner in a threatening manner
"All of you, stop it." Del Negro yelled out "Sucides for the both of you, and extra pushups for Evan. Get onto it"
"You drill me half dead and hardly play me, why should i bother to train when i don't get the minutes?" Turner yelled back before heading to the locker room, ignoring the rest of his teammates.

Del Negro shook his head, blew his whistle, and had the team continue the practice for another hour before waving them off to the film room to prepare for their next game.
The next day, Turner did not appear for the shootaround or pre-game warmups, and turned up only 10 minutes prior to tip off, he played but suffered an injury that would cut the rest of his rookie campaign short.

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"Vinny, we need to talk" Paxson told Del Negro, who had just entered his office at the request
"About what John?"
"About the reason why you fucking got Turner injured for the season"
"Well, too bad, the kid didn't warm up. Injuries happen and he got himself in a position to suffer it"
"Too bad? This is my reputation on the line here" yelled Paxson "I drafted him and you got him injured in his first season? You are making me look bad here"
".....What kind of logic is that? We are not here to advertise your general manager skills" replied Del Negro, then mumbled to himself "not like you have any in the first place"
"What was that Vinny?"Paxson heard him "Maybe you should do your job properly so we dont nearly go below .500 with a roster filled with all-stars that i've assembled in the offseason!"
"Last I heard, Leo was the one who made all the offseason moves"
"What did you say Vinny?"
"I said, Leo was the one who made all the moves, not you. Stop taking other people's credit"
Paxson had heard enough, he grabbed a hold of Del Negro's tie and jabbed him in the chest "You looking for a fight?"
Del Negro was quiet, he did not want to allow Paxson to have a legit reason to fire him.

"Hey! Break it up guys" Lai, who came into the office, saw what was happening and hurried to separate the two. "What the fuck is happening? John? Vinny? What the fuck are you guys doing?"
"None of your business" replied Paxson coldly before pushing Lai aside and walking out of the office

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"Yes sir, if that's what you want." Lai put his phone down after a lengthly conversation

"Mr Paxson, I need to see you about something" Lai was at Paxson's door
"Later"
"It's urgent"
"What the fuck do you want?" seethed Paxson as he swinged the door open
"I want you to pack up and leave the office, because as of now, i regret to inform you that you are no longer a member of the Chicago Bulls organization."
"....."
"....."
"and who the fuck do you think you are? You, fire your boss?"
"No, I am merely the messenger" replied Lai calmly "The order is from Mr Reinsdorf"
"Fuck you. Stop the bullshit or i'll beat you up"
"John, we thank you for the 93 championship, but if you don't leave now, I will get security to help you leave" Reinsdorf appeared from the doorway and entered the room "Please leave in a timely matter, we need to get this office cleaned for Mr Lai here."
"You are keeping me over Del Negro? The team is this bad because he is shit at coaching!" Paxson was pleading his case
"I wonder who hired him" replied Reinsdorf coldly "Now hurry up and get your ass out of here"
Reinsdorf then turned towards Lai "Leo, I expect you to clean this mess up and fix up the team quick."
Lai look a deep breath, he was finally going to become a true NBA General Manager, one that's free of Paxson's control from the shadows.
"You can count on me sir" he stated calmly before moving his things into the new office and began the long task ahead of him.

It was time to find a better leader on the sidelines.
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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - Chapter 6

Postby Martti. on Thu May 06, 2010 3:53 am

I would have fired Del Negro. :D

Sucks you lost Turner for the season, was looking like a 6th man of the year candidate.
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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - Chapter 6

Postby kibaxx7 on Thu May 06, 2010 4:59 am

Ouch, bad news for Turner... I'd have fired Paxson too :P
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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - Chapter 6

Postby dare on Thu May 06, 2010 2:25 pm

Hire Scott or Johnson as coach
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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - Chapter 6

Postby |)e8* on Thu May 06, 2010 7:24 pm

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Re: [27-18] Road to Glory II - Chapter 6

Postby Valor on Sat May 08, 2010 1:42 am

Martti. wrote:I would have fired Del Negro. :D

Sucks you lost Turner for the season, was looking like a 6th man of the year candidate.

Injury to Turner was big...team already struggling, i'm gonna need to find a fill :?

Thierry. wrote:Ouch, bad news for Turner... I'd have fired Paxson too :P

Im hoping for the same in Real life...

dare wrote:Hire Scott or Johnson as coach

Avery isn't in the game i dont think, but Scott is def on my list amongst others if i fire Del Negro (Y)

De8 wrote:Cool story bro!

Cheers man
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Postby Valor on Sat May 08, 2010 5:06 am

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Bulls rookie Turner out for season
February 3rd, 2011

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The 2010 NBA Draft's 3rd overall pick Evan Turner's rookie season will be
cut short following a severely broken ankle suffered in the Bulls 100-86 win
over the Toronto Raptors earlier tonight.

The injury will require surgery and Turner is expected to miss the rest
of the regular season and most of the NBA playoffs, shall the Bulls make
it deep.

For the season, Turner has been averaging 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists,
0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks per game in 47 games played coming off the bench as
Chicago's sixth man. He has been shooting 44% from the field and 74% from the
free throw line.


Paxson fired following altercation with Del Negro
February 4th, 2011

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Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson has officially been fired
after he had allegedly twice shoved Vinny Del Negro and had to be restrained following
a post-game confrontation yesterday evening.

Chicago's 3rd overall pick rookie Evan Turner suffered a season-ending injury in the
game during garbage time.

Reports has it that Paxson first grabbed a hold of Del Negro’s tie and seemingly tried
to provoke him with two successive jabs into his chest. Paxson was even heard to
angrily challenge Del Negro to a fight.

"We are extremely disappointed in John's actions and as a result of that, he has been
removed as the organization's vice president of basketball operations." Chicago's
General Manager Leo Lai, who would be assuming control of all basketball operations
after the departure of Paxson, stated in the press conference earlier today


Chicago Signs Sharpshooter Anthony Morrow, Waives White
February 4th, 2011

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Just Hours after taking full control over the Bulls Front Office, General Manager
Leo Lai has announced a Free Agent signing to replace the spot of injured
Evan Turner.

The Bulls have announced that they have successfully inked former Golden
State Warrior guard/forward Anthony Morrow for the rest of the season,
per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Morrow was signed by the Golden State Warriors after going undrafted in the 2008
NBA Draft. In his first NBA start, he scored 37 points against the Los Angeles Clippers,
the most points ever scored in a game by an undrafted player in his rookie season

Morrow finished the 2008-09 season as the first rookie ever to lead the league in
three-point field goal shooting with a .467 percentage.

He would add to Chicago valuable shooting that is almost non-existent aside
from Kyle Korver. The Bulls are last in 3 point percentage, 3 point attempts as well as
3 point makes.

Additionally, the Bulls have waived James White, whom they recalled from the Iowa
Energy a few days ago.
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Bulls sign Morrow

Postby kibaxx7 on Sat May 08, 2010 5:27 am

Great signing in Morrow. If there's a sharpshooter, that's him (and Korver... you got both!) (Y) (Y)
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Bulls sign Morrow

Postby megarover on Sat May 08, 2010 6:08 am

Morrow was a pretty good pick up
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Postby Valor on Wed May 12, 2010 2:47 am

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Lakers, Gasol Agree On Extension
February 4th, 2011

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The Lakers and forward Pau Gasol have agreed to terms on a contract
extension that will keep him with the team through the 2013-14 season.

Gasol is making $16.5 million this season and will make $17.8 million next
season. The extension is worth an even $57 million over the three seasons.

The year-by-year breakdown of the extension: $18,714,150 in 2011-12,
$19,000,000 in 2012-13 and $19,285,850 in 2013-14.


Lakers Sign Kobe To Three-Year Extension
February 5th, 2011

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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Kobe Bryant to a three-year contract
extension, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

“We are extremely pleased that we were able to reach an agreement and come to
terms on the extension at this time,” said Kupchak. “Kobe has been a cornerstone
of the Lakers for well over a decade, helping to lead us to four NBA Championships
and in the process developing into one of the greatest players in basketball history.”

He's now under contract with the Lakers through the 2013-14 season. The extension
begins in the 2011-12 season, when the Los Angeles Lakers star guard will earn
$25.2 million. He’ll get $27.8 million in 2012-13 and $30.5 million in his final
year, 2013-14, when he turns 35.

The contract includes a no-trade clause.


Bulls lock up Noah with Four year Extension
February 6th, 2010

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Center Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls have agreed upon a four year
contract extension, general manager Leo Lai announced earlier this
morning.

"Joakim is developing into one of the better players at his position
and we are extremely pleased to be able to come to terms with
Joakim with regards to this contract extension" said Lai "He is
and will continue to be one of the core players of this team as
we build towards our ultimate goal at a championship"

The extension is worth up to $21 million over the next four
years, starting at $4.48 million next season. Noah is currently
making 3.13 million in the final year of his rookie contract.
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Extensions Around the League

Postby kibaxx7 on Wed May 12, 2010 10:06 am

30.5 million in his final year? Wow. :shock:
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Extensions Around the League

Postby Valor on Wed May 12, 2010 8:21 pm

Thierry. wrote:30.5 million in his final year? Wow. :shock:

Kobe's and Gasol's ones are just derived from the real life ones they signed earlier in the season, but i gotta agree, I'm paying Noah, over 4 years, about 10 mill less than what Kobe gets in one year. :lol:
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Extensions Around the League

Postby Martti. on Wed May 12, 2010 11:22 pm

Nice job locking up Noah. :) I lost him, when I still had 2K10.

And yeah, Kobe and Gasol have like 50M combined salary in 2013/14.
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Extensions Around the League

Postby Fresh8 on Wed May 12, 2010 11:38 pm

Need some more game updates. =P
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Re: [29-18] Road to Glory II - Extensions Around the League

Postby Valor on Fri May 14, 2010 3:37 am

Martti. wrote:Nice job locking up Noah. :)

Cheers man, nice that i was able to lock him up with an extension instead of having to stress over it in the offseason. Now it's time to spend my worries on keeping Rose in Chi-Town :wink:

Sit wrote:Need some more game updates. =P

They'll come, after i get through the other things in RL as well as more (yes, more) of these mini updates Pre-Deadline Deals!. For the games, they will be The rookie/sophomore game and the All-Star Game. Perhaps one February regular season game, but undecided at this point since my opponents in Feb are rather...weak and not exciting :?
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Postby Valor on Fri May 14, 2010 8:17 pm

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Bulls fires Del Negro, looking for replacement during ASW
February 8th, 2010

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Chicago Bulls General Manager Leo Lai announced today that Vinny Del Negro has been relieved
of his duties as the team’s head coach.

Even though the Bulls currently hold the first seed in the Eastern Conference, they are just 31-20,
which in the West would land them in the 5-7th seed areas. For a team featuring the dynamic duo
of Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade with the combination of All-Star players in Luol Deng, Josh Smith,
and All-Star caliber talent in Joakim Noah as well as a strong bench, they are underachieving badly
and most of it is due to Del Negro's incapability at directing end-game plays.

Of their 20 losses, 9 of them had a margin of 5 points or less. This is clearly the coaches fault when
a team loses so many games in crunch time due to the inability to execute on offense and get stops
on the defensive end.

In his 2 1/2 seasons with Chicago, Del Negro has amassed a record of 104-110 in the regular season,
made the playoffs once (first year) and has a playoff record of 3-4.

Del Negro met with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf yesterday after the Bulls' 98-105 lost
to the Orlando Magic, and tried to fight for his job, citing the grow of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah
as well as pushing Deng over the hump to become a first time all-star alongside Rose last season, but
to no avail.

In a related move, top assistant coach Del Harris has announced retirement

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Re: [30-20] Road to Glory II - Del Negro Fired

Postby dare on Fri May 14, 2010 9:28 pm

Del Harris also gone, you have a lot of coaching staff signings to do. Make sure you hire someone good for Wade and Rose
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Re: [30-20] Road to Glory II - Del Negro Fired

Postby megarover on Sat May 15, 2010 2:03 pm

Del Negro met with Del Negro met with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf
Twins? And to tell you the truth I would have relieved him too. Never really like him.
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Re: [30-20] Road to Glory II - Del Negro Fired

Postby Valor on Sat May 15, 2010 2:45 pm

dare wrote:Del Harris also gone, you have a lot of coaching staff signings to do. Make sure you hire someone good for Wade and Rose

I plan to (Y)

megarover wrote:Del Negro met with Del Negro met with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf
Twins? And to tell you the truth I would have relieved him too. Never really like him.

Vinny and His dad and Reinsdorf :lol:

na, it was just a typo...fixed, thanks :)
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Starting Five
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PG - Derrick Rose (Chicago) - 2nd Appearance
SG - Dwyane Wade (Chicago) - 6th Appearance
SF - Joe Johnson (Atlanta) - 5th Appearance
PF - Chris Bosh (Washington) - 5th Appearance
C - Dwight Howard (Orlando) - 5th Appearance

Reserves
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G - Jameer Nelson (Orlando) - 2nd Appearance
G/F - Stephen Jackson (Charlotte) - 2nd Appearance
G/F - Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia) - 2nd Appearance
F - Carlos Boozer (Miami) - 3rd Appearance
C - Brook Lopez (New Jersey) - 1st Appearance
F - Danny Granger (Indiana) - 3rd Appearance
F - Gerald Wallace (Charlotte) - 1st Appearance

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Starting Five
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PG - Chris Paul (New Orleans) - 3rd Appearance
SG - Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers) - 13th Appearance
SF - LeBron James (Sacramento) - 6th Appearance
PF - Tim Duncan (San Antonio) - 13th Appearance
C - Yao Ming (Houston) - 9th Appearance

Reserves
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G - Deron Williams (Utah) - 2nd Appearance
F/G - Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City) - 2nd Appearance
G/F - Brandon Roy (Portland) - 3rd Appearance
F/C - Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix) - 6th Appearance
F/C - Al Jefferson (Minnesota) - 1st Appearance
G - Monta Ellis (Golden State) - 2nd Appearance
G - Baron Davis (LA Clippers) - 3rd Appearance
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Re: [30-20] Road to Glory II - ASW Rosters Announced!

Postby megarover on Mon May 17, 2010 4:52 am

Two starters in the All-Star is pretty impressive (Y) . Chicago, Charlotte, Orlando are the only teams to pull it off. Btw I see Pau Gasol but there is a Asian guy staring at me instead......
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