[CYOA] Final Chapter?

[KidJustin]

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS	VS.			ATLANTA HAWKS
(8-4) Streak: 1L	Baron Davis Eric Gordon Andre Iguodala Blake Griffin DeAndre Jordan	PG SG SF PF C	Jeff Teague Joe Johnson Antoine Walker Josh Smith Al Horford	(6-3) Streak: 2W
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA Nov. 25, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Boxscore	LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: | 25 | 27 | 31 | 27 | || 110 || ATLANTA HAWKS: | 27 | 25 | 25 | 39 | || 116 ||

DUNK CITY

The game featuring Blake Griffin matching up with Josh Smith and was full of exciting dunks for both teams. The crowd was into it right from the beginning and stayed at the end of their seats until the very end. The Clippers looked like they would cruise to an easy victory by putting both Joe Johnson and Al Horford in early foul trouble, the problem: Jamal Crawford, who would finish the night with a team high 31 points off the bench. Joe Johnson was completely shutout in the first half and scored only 1 point off a free throw in the 3Q. It was his amazing 4Q, mainly with a 3PT in the final seconds, that gave the Hawks the upset win.
PLAY OF THE GAME: Josh Smith got out on a breakaway to throw down an under the legs dunk


Next Game: vs. Sixers

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Josh Smith

24 PTS, 10 REB, 7 STL, 2 BLK
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Photo: Blake Griffin with a hook shot

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Will Bynum charges up his deadly fireball attack, while Baron Davis teleports out of harm's way

[KidJustin]

Warlock Makes his Debut

Jerome Barkhorn, aka Warlock, was one of the top prospects from the NBA Draft and has been out since preseason from a torn hamstring. Now the Utah Jazz has made his debut in a narrow victory against the Charlotte Bobcats. Despite already having Devin Harris at the point, the Jazz felt that combining the two guards would lead toward a bright future for the franchise. And after their first game starting together, they might just be right. Warlock was perfect on the night with the exception of missing 2 3PTers and 2 FTs. He still finished the night with a game high 28 points and 11 assists and only 2 turnovers. Even though he missed the early part of the season, if his debut is a sign of things to come, he is still in the running for Rookie of the Year.

See Warlock's boxscore

[Warlock95]

@Warlock95: It's a nice feeling, being top scorer and winning your first game...

(Fictional users)
@Jazzzzz: NICE ONE @Warlock95, take us to the playoffs
@JBarkFan4Life: @Jazzzzz no, take us to finals
@LibertyCityHoopz: @Warlock95 ROOKIE OF TEH YEAR!!!
@BobcatsForever: Damn, I'm moving to Utah.

[Cruzerr]

Wow, have not been here for a long time. Good to see that Barkhorn made his debut. Add to that, J-Smoove is a god damn beast.

[KidJustin]

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS	VS.			PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
(8-5) Streak: 2L	Baron Davis Eric Gordon Andre Iguodala Blake Griffin DeAndre Jordan	PG SG SF PF C	Jrue Holiday Evan Turner Harrison Barnes Elton Brand Spencer Hawes	(7-11) Streak: 1W
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA Dec. 13, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Boxscore	LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: | 41 | 31 | 33 | 26 | || 131 || PHILADELPHIA 76ERS: | 28 | 46 | 32 | 35 | || 141 ||

NOT THE HOLIDAY CLIPPERS HAD IN MIND

A game with multiple story lines: Elton Brand, former Clippers franchise player faces of against Blake Griffin, the current franchise player | Andre Igoudala welcomes his old team to his new city | UCLA great, Jrue Holiday plays in front of friends in family | Rookie watch: Clippers debut undrafted rookie Ray Cer vs the drafted rookie they traded Vince Sleepy.
The Clippers were playing well despit Eric Gordon getting into early foul trouble, which meant an early entry by Ray Cer. Cer quickly nailed a 3 as his first bucket in the NBA, and proved to be ready to go. The game stayed close, but the Clippers were in control, except for the Sixers Jrue Holiday. Holiday kept his team in the game and down the stretch pulled away for the win, handing the Clippers their second straight loss.
PLAY OF THE GAME: On the break Iggy brings up the ball, dishes to Eric Bledsoe on the wing and immediately lobs it over the defense for an alley-oop slam by Ray Cer


Next Game: vs. Grizzlies

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Jrue Holiday

26 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
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Photo: Elton Brand goes by Blake Griffin

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Here goes kyrie showing us what he can do. This guy will become great

NLSC WATCH

Tonight the Clippers faced off against a rookie they drafted and is connected to a select few that are known only as the "NLSCers" and here is how he did...

• C - Vince Sleepy
  
  • 11 Min. | 2 PTS | 3 REB | 1 AST | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 1 TO| 1-5 FG

Vince Sleepy was a late first round draft pick, but has quickly become the first big off the bench for the Sixers. Sleepy was scouted by these same Clippers as an offensive-minded big man, a nice alternative to the dunk-only defensive-minded DeAndre Jordan. But instead of playing in LA, his hometown, he was sent to Philadelphia to help bolster the new young core of Jrue Holiday, Evan Turner, and Harrison Barnes. Right from the get go, Sleepy showed that he was not afraid of taking the shot. He missed a lot of them tonight, but it is clear that if he works hard, he will be a solid offensive thread in the middle to go along with the rest of the team. DeAndre Jordan was asked about what he thought about defending Vince Sleepy's turn around fadeaway jumpshots he said, "I was like no way! A big isn't suppose to do that! I was just lucky he wasn't clicking tonight...or else I would have gotten embarrassed even more."

Pressbook

[Albys]

Hi bro Justin, compliments for your long association!
Me too play again with 2K11, my third year with Bulls (Bulls nba champions on 2° season ) but for January 2012 (when Reditor will be released) i will start work on Realistic Roster for 2K12.
With you, obviously.

[KidJustin]

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS	VS.			MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
(8-6) Streak: 3L	Baron Davis Eric Gordon Andre Iguodala Blake Griffin DeAndre Jordan	PG SG SF PF C	Malcolm Lee OJ Mayo Rudy Gay Jared Sullinger Marc Gasol	(11-9) Streak: 4W
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA Dec. 19, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Boxscore	LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: | 25 | 22 | 30 | 25 | || 102 || MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES: | 25 | 34 | 34 | 34 | || 127 ||

GRIZZLIES RIP APART CLIPPERS

The game started off looking like it was going to be a battle as the two teams came out for the 1Q in a tie. The Clippers were looking to come back from losing 2 in a row at home and the Grizzlies wanted to continue their success on the road. In the 2Q, the Grizzlies completely took over the game. On defense, they were anchored by Rudy Gay's new franchise high 8 steals and held the Clippers to 0 second change points. Their strong defense put them on the break a lot, scoring twice as much in fast break opportunities.
PLAY OF THE GAME: Blake Griffin got hammered going to the basket, but was still able to convert and get the and-1


Next Game: vs. Spurs

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Rudy Gay

38 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 8 STL, 2 BLK
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Photo: Baron talking to the ref

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[KidJustin]

TOP EAST TEAM STILL MAKING MOVES



Dec. 18, 2011 - Chicago, IL: Chicago Bulls have just announced the acquisition of SFs Jeff Green and Linas Kleiza from the Boston Celtics. Both forwards have been very unhappy in Boston, barely playing any meaningful minutes behind Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, but now they will both have the opportunity to fill the empty position in Chicago. The Bulls have been lacking a real SF since they traded Loul Deng last season. The Bulls sent big time scorer Ben Gordon, James Johnson, and NLSC rookie Marko Jenjic. The Celtics also sent rookie shooter LaceDarius Dunn.

The Boston Celtics hope to to use Gordon as a scoring punch off the bench, much like his role as a rookie when he won the 6th Man of the Year Award, while try to develop and tap into the potential of Jenjic, who will be mentored by Pierce. For the Chicago Bulls, the departure of Gordon opens the arrival of NLSC rookie George Koukoulis as the starter in the backcourt with Derrick Rose. Fellow rookie Dunn will be backing him up and his shooting abilities will be very helpful for them this season.

All players immediately reported to their new teams and should be ready for their next game in 2 days.

George7 receives 5 Points for the Challenge

CHRISTMAS DAY



The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Orlando Magic on Christmas day. The Lakers will be looking to finally get back on their feet this season after starting the season with a losing record. And the Magic are currently number 2 in the Eastern Conference, which will all help them try to interest superstar Dwight Howrad to stay with the team come this off season.

[Axel The Great]

Rudy Gay tore you guys apart single-handedly. Not a bad game from Speed Racer though.

CAC- BD: "You have to call the fouls in our favor." Ref: "Don't touch me you hillbilly!"

[KidJustin]

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS	VS.			SAN ANTONIO SPURS
(8-7) Streak: 4L	Baron Davis Eric Gordon Andre Iguodala Blake Griffin DeAndre Jordan	PG SG SF PF C	Tony Parker Manu Ginobili Corey Maggette Lamar Odom Tim Duncan	(8-7) Streak: 3L
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA Dec. 21, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Boxscore	LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: | 28 | 30 | 28 | 21 | || 107 || SAN ANTONIO SPURS: | 27 | 40 | 34 | 34 | || 135 ||

SPURS EMBARRASS CLIPS

The Clippers were looking to turn it around before the new year, but were once again dominated by their opponent. Eric Gordon was unconscious in the 1Q scoring 17 points on a perfect 7 for 7, including 3 for 3 from the 3PT line and then his reserve Ray Cer scored 11 straight points to start the 2Q. But after that, there was nothing much else to cheer for as the Spurs methodically took over the game. They forced a total 26 turnovers by the Clippers and held them to only 38% shooting in the second half. After building a lead going into halftime, Tony Parker put it out of reach in the 3Q scoring 12 of his 27 points. The 4Q got so bad that Andre Igoudala committed an intentional foul just so he and the starter could get out of the game.
PLAY OF THE GAME: Blake Griffin powered through the double team of Lamar Odom and Tim Duncan to get the posterizing dunk and the foul


Next Game: vs. Nuggets

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Tony Parker

27 PTS, 9 AST, 6 STL
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Photo: Tony Parker drives to the basket

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NLSC WATCH

Tonight the Clippers faced off against a rookie that is connected to a select few that are known only as the "NLSCers" and here is how he did...

• PG - Albano Spagnoletti
  
  • 14 Min. | 10 PTS | 3 REB | 5 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 1 TO| 5-8 FG

With Tony Parker doing all the damage, there wasn't much Gregg Popavich expected from his rookie tonight. Despite that, Albano still chipped in 10 points and 5 assists and was a defensive nightmare against any of the Clippers point guards because of his height, choosing to just shoot over anyone at anytime. And even when Clippers SF Andre Igoudala got the switch, this is what he did to him...

A Posterizing 2-Handed Windmill Jam

Pressbook

[KidJustin]

Chapter XIII: Locker Trouble

Front of Clippers Locker Room after Loss to Spurs

GM KidJustin is about to walk into the locker room until Clippers reporter Madelyn Burke stops him

MN, "KidJustin! KidJustin! Can I ask you a few questions!?"

KJ, looking better since the hospital, but appears to be depressed, "Huh..? Yea sure, what can I do for you?"

MB, "Another tough loss, that makes it a 4 game skid...do you have any idea if this will affect the team's psyche for the rest of the season?"

KJ, "...We will get through it. I have faith in [Coach] Vinny and the rest of the team...."

MB, "Is the plan to just stay the course? Or will there have to be any big changes?"

KJ, "Right now, we are just dealing with getting better and getting back to winning"

Suddenly the locker room door swings wide open and players can be heard yelling, but it isn't clear who is saying what.

[..]

"We could have won more games if I got the ball more!"

"I didn't agree to this team to lose!"

"We need to play as a team, play defense..."

"We need to run plays to win!"

"You don't know how to win, why should we run them for you!"

"Why are you even getting playing time? You can't hang with the rest of the team anymore!"

[..]

KJ, "Sorry, please excuse me but we are going to have to cut this interview short...."

KJ walks into the locker room, MB tries to follow, but is stopped by Baron Davis

BD, "Sorry M. This is a team only meeting..."


[..]

Now it is your turn to decide the path of this story, it is time to Clipper Your Own Adventure! Will GM KidJustin just leave things as it is, or will take actions on his own?

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Option A) KidJustin won't do anything

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[KidJustin]

Contest: #9 - Locker Trouble

There seem to be problems in the Clippers locker room, who are 3 players that are clearly unhappy with the team?

Contest type: Prediction
Rewards: Winner(s) will receive 1 Point per correct player picked and a BONUS 2 Points if you get them all correct. Winner will receive Points per correct prediction (Points awarded stated above), the rest will receive HALF of the points awarded
Length of Contest: Open until: Mid January
Rules: Agents must post their answer to the contest on this thread only to be accepted. Once the Agent makes their submission, it is final unless I (KidJustin) allows otherwise.
Hint: Chapter 13

Good luck!
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[KidJustin]

Contest: #10 Monthly Contest - January

Prediction the following stats for the month of December:

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[u]Leaders of December[/u]
[i](1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)[/i]
[b]Points:[/b]
[b]Rebounds:[/b]
[b]Assists:[/b]
[b]Steals:[/b]
[b]Blocks:[/b]
[b]3 Pointers Made (Total):[/b]
[b]Free Throws Made (Total):[/b]

[u]Standings[/u]
[b]Overall Record by the end of the Month[/b][i](5 Points)[/i]:
[b]Record for the current month ONLY[/b][i](3 Points)[/i]:

[u]Win-Loss Results[/u]
[i](1 Point for each correct result)[/i]
[b]vs Celtics:[/b]
[b]vs Trail Blazers:[/b]
[b]vs Warriors:[/b]
[b]@ Thunder:[/b]
[b]vs Thunder (back-to-back):[/b]
[b]vs Magic:[/b]
[b]vs Kings:[/b]
[b]@ Mavericks:[/b]
[b]vs Lakers:[/b]
[b]@ Trail Blazers:[/b]
[b]vs Knicks:[/b]

Contest type: Prediction
Rewards: Winner will receive Points per correct prediction (Points awarded stated above), the rest will receive HALF of the points awarded
Length of Contest: Open until: Warriors Game
Rules: Agents must post their answer to the contest on this thread only to be accepted. Once the Agent makes their submission, it is final unless I (KidJustin) allows otherwise.
Hint: Games with "(back-to-back)" mean that that is the second game of a back-to-back, and NOT two games. It is mainly there to make sure Agents understand that since it is the second game of a back-to-back, my players might be more tired or their performance might be effected for any other reason.

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Contest #9 Locker Trouble

[kibaxx7]

OMG, what a victory The team's melting.

Bro, any plans to acquire Paul? That would be great, but you would have to give Gordon away, and he's been awesome lately.

[KidJustin]

OMG, what a victory The team's melting.

Bro, any plans to acquire Paul? That would be great, but you would have to give Gordon away, and he's been awesome lately.

would i?

[kibaxx7]

I mean, in order to make it realistic... you could trade Iggy, perhaps.

[Warlock95]

Unhappy Players: Camby, Peja, R. Davis

Leaders of December
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Griffin 29.5
Rebounds: Iggy 10.3
Assists: B. Davis 7.6
Steals: B. Davis 3.5
Blocks: Griffin 1.9
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon 39
Free Throws Made (Total): B. Davis 47

Standings
Overall Record by the end of the Month(5 Points): 14-13
Record for the current month ONLY(3 Points): 5-6

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
vs Celtics: L
vs Trail Blazers: W
vs Warriors: W
@ Thunder: L
vs Thunder (back-to-back): L
vs Magic: L
vs Kings: W
@ Mavericks: L
vs Lakers: L
@ Trail Blazers: W
vs Knicks: W

[KidJustin]

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS	VS.			DENVER NUGGETS
(9-7) Streak: 1W	Baron Davis Eric Gordon Andre Iguodala Blake Griffin DeAndre Jordan	PG SG SF PF C	Raymond Felton Nick Young Thaddeus Young JuJuan Johnson Nenê	(12-13) Streak: 1L
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA Dec. 29, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Boxscore	LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: | 33 | 28 | 36 | 28 | || 125 || DENVER NUGGETS: | 28 | 28 | 20 | 42 | || 118 ||

GRIFFIN'S FINAL DOMINATION OF 2011

With the Clippers looking at the last game of 2011 on a 3 game skid, Blake Griffin took complete control of this game right from the very beginning. While in previous games, the Clippers offense looked for offense from different players in the lineup, this game clearly had sets that featured Griffin. Part of the reason might have been from the Nuggets head coach Don Nelson to play a small lineup most of the game with tweener forwards and Nenê as the only big. With Griffin dominating, the rest of the teams' play was infectious as everyone got into the act. Former Clipper Nick Young lead his team in scoring, but left early in the 4Q and did not return. It has been reported that he will be out for an extended from after a separated shoulder injury.
PLAY OF THE GAME: "Speed" Ray Cer blew by Nick Young and threw it down over rookie Lavoy Allen


Next Game: vs. Celtics

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Blake Griffin

32 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK
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Photo: Baron Davis loses the ball on the drive

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BD: "You have to call the fouls in our favor." Ref: "Don't touch me you hillbilly!"

NLSC WATCH

Tonight the Clippers faced off against a rookie they drafted and is connected to a select few that are known only as the "NLSCers" and here is how he did...

• PF - Justin Jones - sent to D-League
  
  • 0 Min. | 0 PTS | 0 REB | 0 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK | 0 TO| 0-0 FG

NLSC rookie Justin Jones was sent down to the D-League team the Idaho Stampede per the request of ]Nuggets new head coach Don Nelson. Since the trade that sent Jason Maxiell to Portland, the rookie Jones was quickly appointed the starting PF. However he has found himself in Nelson's doghouse to the point of being sent down. Nelson still chooses to start another rookie at PF, JuJaun Johnson who was originally drafted by the Clippers and a throw-in as part of the Nick Young trade. Johnson, as did Jones only averges about 7 minutes per game, the least of any starter in the league. The Nuggets plan has seemed to be to start a big in the 1st and 3rd quarter, but then play only SFs Thaddues Young and Danilo Gallinari in the front court. Why Don Nelson does this? No one knows....

[Warlock95]

BARON: Come on, everybody, put your hands up! Let's do the Clipper Dance!
NUGGETS PLAYER AT BARON'S BACK: Whatever.

[kibaxx7]

Baron was close to a quadruple-double!

[KidJustin]

GIVE PEACE (ANOTHER) CHANCE



Dec. 31, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA: The LOS ANGELES LAKERS have reacquired defensive forward Ron Artest from the CHARLOTTE BOBCATS in exchange for Richard Jefferson.

The decision came down after the loss to the ORLANDO MAGIC on Christmas night. It was clear that Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were able take on the offensive duties for the team. It was the defensive end where they were lacking. Recent acquisition Tayshuan Prince does help their cause for the second unit, but there was a clear hole in Jefferson with in the starting lineup. So they made a bold move to reacquire the defensive forward they know best...

Except Ron Artest will not suit up for the LOS ANGELES LAKERS, instead Metta World Peace will be the new starting small forward for the team.



Artest...World Peace was asked in an interview why he decided to chance his name he said,

When I was traded away, things were bad. Like when milk spoils and you don't know but you pour it in your favorite cereal and then your like AHH! and then you realize there isn't any more cereal for you to make more and you go look for more but a rabbit stole it and so you chase him and then you keep chasing him and then you finally catchup to him and tell him "Silly rabbit, Trix are for Ron!" and then all of a sudden a giant pitcher of KoolAid burst through your wall and yells "OH YEAHHH!" like he's all that and you yell back at him like "WTF MAN that's my wall!" Yea that kind of bad...you know what I'm talking about?
Anyways so I said "Ron?" "Yes, Ron?" "You know what we need?" "No, Ron please tell me?" "LA NEEDS WORLD PEACE!"

And then when asked where "Metta" came from he said,

Huh?

[Warlock95]

In this story, however, Artest wasn't the first to change names. That would be Vladis/Vince Sleepy.

[KidJustin]

DECEMBER

Playoff Picture

(1)vs.(8)		(1)vs.(8)
(2)vs.(7)		(2)vs.(7)
(3)vs.(6)		(3)vs.(6)
(4)vs.(5)		(4)vs.(5)

Standings

CNF(DIV)	PW	TEAM	W-L	GMB		CNF(DIV)	PW	TEAM	W-L	GMB
1(1)	3		13-6	0		1(1)	1		14-6	0
2(2)	5		11-8	2		2(2)	2		13-5	0
3(1)	12		11-8	2		3(1)	6		15-10	1.5
4(1)	11		14-12	2.5		4(1)	7		12-8	2
5(2)	9		9-7	2.5		5(3)	8		14-9	1.5
6(2)	17		12-11	3		6(4)	4		11-7	2
7(3)	13		9-9	3.5		7(2)	14		13-10	2.5
8(3)	15		9-9	3.5		8(2)	10		12-11	3.5
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9(4)	16		11-11	3.5		9(3)	20		11-11	4
10(4)	18		12-13	4		10(3)	23		10-11	4.5
11(5)	19		12-13	4		11(4)	22		9-12	5.5
12(3)	21		9-11	4.5		12(5)	26		8-13	6.5
13(5)	24		10-13	5		13(4)	28		8-14	7
14(4)	27		6-12	6.5		14(5)	29		6-13	7.5
15(5)	30		4-17	10		15(5)	25		9-17	8

League Leaders

Points			Rebounds
	K.Durant (OKC) D.Rose (CHI) M.Ellis (GSW) B.Griffin (LAC) K.Bryant (LAL)	29.1 29.0 27.3 27.0 26.5		D.Howard (ORL) A.Bogut (MIL) C.Kaman (DET) A.Horford (ATL) Nenê (DEN)	13.5 12.4 10.5 10.4 10.2
Assists			Steals
	B.Davis (LAC) R.Rondo (BOS) D.Williams (NJN) J.Wall (WAS) D.Harris (UTA)	11.8 11.6 9.6 9.5 8.4		R.Rondo (BOS) R.Westbrook (OKC) J.Smith (ATL) D.West (PHX) J.Wall (WAS)	3.2 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5
Blocks			FG%
	D.Jordan (LAC) B.Lopez (NJN) J.Smith (ATL) D.Howard (ORL) Y.Ming (HOU)	3.9 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.2		D.Jordan (LAC) B.Griffin (LAC) C.Boozer (CHI) D.Howard (ORL) A.Bynum (LAL)	73.6% 62.4% 57.5% 57.1% 54.5%
3P%			FT%
	E.Maynor (OKC) K.Korver (WAS) M.Webster (MIN) G.Hill (PHX) R.Anderson (ORL)	61.9% 56.7% 55.6% 53.6% 50.0%		S.Curry (GSW) D.Gallinari (DEN) J.Green (CHI) A.Morrow (NJN) M.Chalmers (MIA)	97.1% 96.5% 95.7% 95.4% 94.6%

Rookie Leaders

Points			Rebounds
	K.Irving (CLE) D.Williams (TOR) J.Sullinger (MEM) H.Barnes (PHI) J.Barkhorn (UTA)	17.5 15.8 13.8 12.7 10.8		D.Williams (TOR) J.Sullinger (MEM) P.Jones (GSW) H.Barnes (PHI) V.Sleepy (PHI)	7.8 7.7 4.7 4.7 3.1
Assists			Steals
	J.Barkhorn (UTA) K.Irving (CLE) R.Rubio (MIN) G.Koukoulis (CHI) J.Sullinger (MEM)	6.9 6.0 4.6 2.2 1.9		J.Barkhorn (UTA) K.Irving (CLE) H.Barnes (PHI) R.Rubio (MIN) K.Walker (HOU)	1.5 1.4 1.2 0.8 0.6
Blocks			FG%
	V.Sleepy (PHI) J.Sullinger (MEM) P.Jones (GSW) J.Henson (SAS) D.Williams (TOR)	0.7 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.4		A.Spagnoletti (SAS) D.Saunders (ATL) D.Kennedy (CHI) J.Hamilton (DET) J.Sullinger (MEM)	57.7% 57.1% 51.3% 47.6% 47.6%
3P%			FT%
	A.Spagnoletti (SAS) C.Fisher (UTA) M.Morris (DAL) D.Kennedy (CHI) L.Dunn (CHI)	63.6% 57.1% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0%		M.Delaney (DAL) J.Fredette (MIA) N.Smith (DET) J.Selby (LAL) M.Wayns (DEN)	100.0% 92.0% 90.9% 88.2% 88.1%

Awards
Players of the Week:
Stephen Curry/John Wall|Dirk Nowitzki/Rajon Rondo|Chris Paul/LeBron James|Kevin Durant/Dwyane Wade|Rudy Gay/Mo Williams
Players of the Month: Kevin Durant/LeBron James
Rookies of the Month: Ray Cer/Kyrie Irving

MVP
		Rajon Rondo (BOS) John Wall (WAS) Derrick Rose (CHI) LeBron James (MIA) Dwyane Wade (MIA)
ROY		6th Man
	Kyrie Irving (CLE) Derrick Williams (TOR) Jared Sullinger (MEM) Harrison Barnes (PHI) Perry Jones (GSW)		Ramon Sessions (CLE) Andray Blatche (WAS) Marreese Speights (PHI) Ty Lawson (DEN) Terrence Williams (HOU)
DPOY		MIP
	Rajon Rondo (BOS) Josh Smith (ATL) Dwight Howard (ORL) Yao Ming (HOU) Joakim Noah (CHI)		Danilo Gallinari (DEN) George Hill (IND) Marcus Thornton (DET) Jared Dudley (PHX) Jerryd Bayless (TOR)

All Star Voting

Guards		Forwards		Centers
	Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,238,528 Chris Paul (NOH) 1,082,208 Monta Ellis (GSW) 946,340 Russell Westbrook (OKC) 929,632 Stephen Curry (GSW) 788,394		Kevin Durant (OKC) 1,042,725 Pau Gasol (LAL) 892,592 Rudy Gay (MEM) 877,706 Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) 768,887 Blake Griffin (LAC) 765,110		Al Jefferson (UTA) 669,562 Yao Ming (HOU) 665,332 Tim Duncan (SAS) 511,919 Nenê (DEN) 487,182 Andrew Bynum (LAL) 384,290

Guards		Forwards		Centers
	Derrick Rose (CHI) 1,328,068 Rajon Rondo (BOS) 1,321,242 Dwyane Wade (MIA) 1,241,509 Deron Williams (NJN) 1,023,429 John Wall (WAS) 886,126		LeBron James (MIA) 1,415,750 Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 1,052,072 Amar'e Stoudemire (NYK) 810,572 Carlos Boozer (CHI) 743,895 Josh Smith (ATL) 800,281		Dwight Howard (ORL) 960,714 Andrew Bogut (MIL) 540,955 Andrea Bargnani (TOR) 540,955 Joakim Noah (CHI) 521,575 Chris Kaman (DET) 521,527

Rumor Mill












Key Transactions
Spurs trade for Odom
Spurs move rookie SFs to Suns
Lakers acquire Prince
Bulls send Gordon to Celtics
Lakers get World Peace
Bucks fire Scott Skiles, hire George Karl
Signings:
Clippers sign "Speed" Ray Cer to 1yr contract
Jazz sign Sonny Weems to 1yr contract
Sixers sign CJ Miles to 1yr contract
Wizards sign Jeremy Tyler to 1yr contract
Cavaliers sign Alonzo Gee to 1yr contract
D-League:
Clippers send Ray Cer to Jam
Cavaliers send Kawhi Leonard to Charge
Timberwolves send Chris Singleton to Skyforce
Magic send Tyler Honeycutt to Skyforce
Spurs send Gary Neal to Toros
Grizzlies send Greivis Vasquez to Bighorns
Mavericks send Dominique Jones to Legends
Hornets send Quincy Pondexter to Energy
Jazz send Jeremy Evans to Stampede
Raptors send Terrence Jones to Jam
Clippers recall Ray Cer from Jam
Mavericks recall Dominique Jones from Legends
Rockets send Chase Budinger to Vipers
Bucks send Keith Benson to Mad Ants
Thunder send Cole Aldrich to 66ers
Suns send Elias Harris to Jam
Hawks send Jordan Crawford to Bighorn
Grizzlies recall Greivis Vasquez from Bighorns
Warriors send Kris Joseph to Wizards
Nuggets send Justin Jones to Stampede
Nets send Damion James to Armor
Celtics send Kenneth Faried to Red Claws
Knicks send Landry Fields to BayHawks
Bucks recall Keith Benson from Mad Ants
TrailBlazers send Willie Warren to Stampede
Nets recall Damion James from Armor
Lakers send Derrick Caracter to D-Fenders

Key Injuries
FA - Roger Mason (Torn MCL)
POR - Josh McRoberts (Separated Shoulder)
SAS - DeJuan Blair (Broken Arm)
NYK - Marco Belinelli (Torn MCL)
CHA - DeSagana Diop (Torn MCL) - Out For Season
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OKC - Russell Westbrook (Broken Back)
DET - Marcus Thornton (Broken Wrist)
IND - George Hill (Broken Back)
DEN - Nick Young (Separated Shoulder)
NJN - Anthony Morrow (Strained Achilles)
DAL - Jason Terry (Sprained Knee)
SAC - DeMarcus Cousins (Torn Hamstring)
MEM - Mike Conley (Torn Hamstring)
MEM - Tony Allen (Sprained Foot)
BOS - Kevin Garnett (Inner Ear Infection)
MIL - Chris Douglas-Roberts (Separated Shoulder)

Other news
Contract Ext: Anthony Randolph | George Hill | OJ Mayo | Kevin Garnett | DJ Augustin | Robin Lopez | Allen Iverson | Jason Terry
Free Agency: Lou Williams | Raymond Felton
Retire: Jason Williams | Kurt Thomas
Brown career high against C's: Boxscore
Wizards make an offer for Clippers Eric Gordon, Rejected
Wizards overcome Heat behind Chandler's career high: Boxscore
Bulls dominate Pistons by 37: Boxscore
Wizards defeat Jazz in close OT: Boxscore
NLSC rookie Jerome "Warlock" Barkhorn makes his debut
Rondo's triple-double against Bulls: Boxscore
CP3 with a triple-double: Boxscore
Holiday goes for career high in win against Clippers: Boxscore
Wall career high in assists in OT: Boxscore
Gay sets franchise record in steals: Record Book
Magic narrowly defeat Lakers on Christmas day: Boxscore

NLSC Watch

• Jerome Barkhorn "Warlock" - Jazz
  
  • Stats: PPG: 10.8 |RPG: 2.5 |APG: 6.9 |SPG: 1.5 |BPG: 0.2 |FG%: 39.5% |3P%: 32.6% |FT%: 82.1%
  • Overview: Barkhorn finally made his NBA debut and it was spectacular as the Jazz future looked very bright with a PG duo of him and Devin Harris. However Barkhorn has had as many down games as he has had good games, but it is somewhat acceptable coming off an injury and still building chemistry with the team. Barkhorn has suffered another injury after an awful night in a win against the Dallas Mavericks, but is still able to play and listed as day-to-day with a bruised tailbone.
• George Koukoulis - Bulls
  
  • Stats: PPG: 3.7 |RPG: 1.9 |APG: 2.2 |SPG: 0.6 |BPG: 0.0 |FG%: 45.6% |3P%: 35.7% |FT%: 57.4%
  • Overview: Koukoulis has become the starter in the backcourt with Derrick Rose with the trade that sent scorer Ben Gordon to the Celtics. Koukoulis is enjoying all of his new minutes and is slowly improving his all around game, but he still has a lot of work to put in if the Bulls are going to depend on him throughout the season. In his past 3 games, it seems as if he is in a slight shooting slump.
• Albano Spagnoletti - Spurs
  
  • Stats: PPG: 4.4 |RPG: 1.1 |APG: 1.6 |SPG: 0.2 |BPG: 0.0 |FG%: 57.7% |3P%: 63.6% |FT%: 42.9%
  • Overview: Tony Parker is still the man at the point for Pop's Spurs, which is why Spagnoletti has been playing limited backup minutes. Spagnoletti does the most with his time on the floor however and is slowly winning the confidence of his coach. In his second month of his NBA career, he has increased his stats in all of his categories and been a very smart player off the bench, scoring at a high percentage and turning the ball over less then 1 time per game.
• Vince Sleepy "Money" - Sixers
  
  • Stats: PPG: 3.8 |RPG: 3.1 |APG: 0.2 |SPG: 0.2 |BPG: 0.7 |FG%: 33.0% |3P%: 27.6% |FT%: 71.4%
  • Overview: While his stats have slightly gone down, sources say Sleepy is very happy as a Sixer and his current opportunities with the team. The Sixers are once again at the bottom of the league despite their surprising start early in the season, but Sleepy has been keeping his team up as they all know they are still young. Sources say that the Sixers might be looking into moving Marreese Speights, which would mean more room in the front court for Sleepy.
• Zee Otoo - Wizards - z02
  
  • Stats: PPG: 1.6 |RPG: 1.9 |APG: 0.4 |SPG: 0.3 |BPG: 0.1 |FG%: 33.3% |3P%: 33.3% |FT%: 45.5%
  • Overview: Otoo has regressed in his second month of his NBA career and only getting very limited opportunities behind Wilson Chandler, who is having a career season. Otoo was once the leader in 3PT% with all rookies, but has dropped to near the bottom. Sources say that the Wizards have been looking at various offers to trade the young SF, but nothing stable has come up.
• Justin Jones - Nuggets - D-League
  
  • Stats: PPG: 13.0 |RPG: 10.0 |APG: 3.0 |SPG: 4.0 |BPG: 3.0 |FG%: 33.3% |3P%: 42.9% |FT%: 40.0%
  • Overview: This very talented PF that has the capabilities to play big and at the same time play fast, which is perfect for an up tempo play such as Nellie Ball. However, Jones has somehow found himself in Coach Don Nelson's doghouse, well him and any other PF on the roster. Coach Nelson has the PFs on the roster start, but cuts them off after that and plays only the SFs. Jones has currently been shipped off to the D-League where he hopes to finally be able to showcase his talents, where he debuted with a double-double.
• Marko Jenjic - Celtics
  
  • Stats: PPG: 3.6 |RPG: 1.0 |APG: 0.5 |SPG: 0.0 |BPG: 0.2 |FG%: 31.6% |3P%: 46.4% |FT%: 52.2%
  • Overview: Jenjic went from too many minutes in Chicago to only playing one game so far for Boston. In his single game, his 3 point shooting was still on point. Jenjic is still playing James Johnson in the depth chart, but they are both also behind Celtic great Paul Pierce. As a second rounder, the plan is to have him learn during practice and be brought along slowly, but after going as the first off the bench for the Bulls to not even dressing most games, Jenjic's feelings are starting to go bad.

[KidJustin]

The Final Chapter?

New Years Eve 2011, Clippers GM's Office

KidJustin, "Wow, I can't believe 2011 has come and gone so quick..."

"And I am so proud of my team, I am so glad the Clippers are finally one of the elite teams in the West, heck in the whole NBA."

"Alright, just gotta finish up this paper work and then its off to party it up for 2012!"

Suddenly KJ's phone rings, its a text message from Thierry

Kid, come outside now. I have a limo waiting. No time to waste.

KJ looked puzzled, but quickly finished his work, packed up and went outside.

KJ felt rain drops falling on his head, "Rain? It was clear just a moment ago..."

"Sir! Over here please." as the man opens the limo door, "Mr. Thirieux is expecting you."

KJ gets in and the limo drives off....

[..]

Unknown location

KJ, "Where are we? Hello?"

Suddenly the door opens and Thierry is there, "Ah, glad you could make it. Please, we are all waiting aboard..."

KJ steps out of limo to see a huge airplane, "DAMN BOY! You should have told me we were partying it up in style! Haha, you billionaires and your money. I love it!"

TT, "Yea..I'll explain when we are in flight." as the two board the plane.

[..]

In flight...

KJ, "George! Raymond! What up guys! Let's get some drinks going and party this new years up!"

GK, "Kid, I think you need to sit down first..."

RM, "Thierry will explain everything..."

KJ looking puzzled sits down

TT, "Its time we fill you in on everything. Our owners we replaced, there were other reasons. We needed to make sure we could slip away without anyone questioning."

KJ, "Slip away? From what?"

TT, "From the end of the world...."

KJ, "End of the world!? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!?"

TT, "The Mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012 and I'd be damned to get stuck in the middle of it! You should be thanking me for saving you!"

KJ, "YOU ARE FUCKING CRAZY DUDE! THE WORLD IS NOT GOING TO END!"

TT, "How are you so sure...?"

KJ, "Well....uhhh...uhh.....Well even if it were to end, how are we going to survive!?"

TT, "This plane is equipped with everything we will need. Food, movies, and enter-tain-ment...."

Suddenly 6 HOT models entered the main room of the plane

GK, "YEA!"

RM, "Settle down George, Kid is still taking this all in..."

TT, "So, what do you think?"

KJ, "I don't know man...how are YOU so sure the world is going to end?"

TT, "Why don't we just find out together...We are passing by New York's Time Square right now"

KJ looks outside the window and sees the ball dropping and the crowd of people chanting below

...5!
...4!
...3!
...2!
...1!

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[KidJustin]

okay, so what does this all mean?

I never wanted to admit it, but I am at the point in my life where I am just TOO busy to be able to play/enjoy games and write a whole association. So unfortunately, I am going to have to call quits on this association...well at least for now...will I come back? maybe, I will most likely keep all the files just in case. But as of right now, I don't see any free time to be able to do this anymore.

I am going have to official call my retirement and I would just like to thank EVERYONE. I will always remember all my memories on this forum. From following Alby's RR series for NBA Live, helping out with the whole TUP mod with NBA Live, to starting a dynasty, to starting this association, and even helping Albys RR series for 2k11. It has been a great journey I will never forget.

I want to thank everyone who inspired me and gave me advice in creating my own association. thank you for everyone who followed this association. sorry that i didn't name anyone specifically, i didnt want to miss anyone because everyone has been special to me.

I will do my best to still come on from time to time and keep in touch. I will try to stay as active as possible in any other association i have a draftee in. and i will try to respond to anyone who needs help/wants my advice with anything.

so I just to say farewell to all of my friends here, and hope we may cross paths again soon