Gold Rush - Team-byTeam analysis

[Mandich]

Nice, like first chapter

Thanks man !

[Mandich]

Chapter Two : Chess and mate

„Bravo , buthead. Listen I know everything about you , all the drugs , the alcohol things , all the troubles in high school and college. If you don't listen to every word I say , I'll let Guber know those things and you are out off the Warriors organization !“-the man said.
„Why are you doing this. What have I done to you?“-Luka asked while backing down a few steps.
„You've taken my best friends job! Larry and I were a great team. I don't know what Guber is thinking , hiring a person that is the age of some of our players.“The guy continued.
„That's not my fault , I was just pursuing my dream!“-Luka explained.
"I don't care about your dreams kid, go search them someplace else."the man wasn't to happy that Luka was hired.
"What the hell do you want from me?"-Luka was angry.
„I want you to make stupid decisions so Larry gets his job back , if you don't I'll tell Guber you had drug problems.“-the person threatened.
„You are an idiot, why should I do that? If I listen to you I loose my job, if I don't I will not loose my job because the addictions were a problem for me at high school and college days.“-Luka said confidently.
The person then slowly approached Luka , got into his face and said:
„Wanna bet?“-The person said.
"Challenge accepted , grandpa."-Luka brushed off.
„You stupid old man , I am going to tell Guber myself, He'll get it.“-Luka was convinced.
"Please , be my guest. Id you didn't know Guber isn't exactly pro-drugs. He actually hates them."-the man said.
"No , yo are lying, old man."-Luka said as he exited the office.
He then reached for his phone , seeing the old staring man doing the same thing. He was lucky the old man wasn't really good with any kind of technology , so he called Guber prior than he even tried.

„Hello Luka , did you and Nellie get along?“-Guber asked.
„Uhh..Wel we haven't really talked so far.“-Luka's voice was breaking.
„Oh , but you'll see. He way be old , but he is one funny guy.“-the chairman stated.
„Yes I am sure about that.“-Luka said while staring Nelson off.
"So , why did you call me kid?-the chairman asked.
"Well I have a confession to make, a bad one."-Luka said.
"Oh shit. You traded Monta."-Guber assumed.
"No , I'm not doing that, haha , you haven't hired an idiot."-Luka said.
"I know I haven't , but Nellie isn't exactly a fan of his, so I thought he convinced you to do that."-Guber explained.
"I am not easily convinced , especially by an old man."
"Don't be so harsh Luka."-Guber wasn't a fan of insults.
"Look boss , I'm just gonna say it without any delays. I did drugs in high school and some in college."-Luka said the thing.
„What? Jesus Christ Luka , are you clean now?“-Guber was stunned.
„Yes , my first year in college was the last time I did drugs. I am clean from that point on. Been almost 16 years now.“-Luka explained.
„Well kid , then it really doesn't matter.“-Luka turns the speakerphone. „If you are clean then we shouldn't have any problems. You are a bright guy , and I have faith that you will do a good job in our organization.“-Guber said.
„Thanks boss.“-Luka was relieved. He turned the speakerphone so Nelson could hear him. Nelson was shocked.
"Just stay clean , you are a good kid."-Guber said as he hung up.
„It's all just a game , Nellie.“-Luka was a cocky , but classy person. He was walking towards Nelson, but he was stepping away.
„B-b-b but.. how did you do that?“-Nellie knew he was fucked up.
„Chess . . and mate. You really thought you could outplay me?"-Luka got into his face.
"Do you?"
"Nooo."Nelson answered.
"Got. Now I control you , old man. I won't tell this happened to Guber , but you owe me a big favor then."Luka made a proposition.
"Jesus thank you Luka , thank you."-Nelson was relieved.
"Now get the fuck out of my sight."-Luka said as he pointed to the end of the hall.

*EPIC MUSIC PLAYS*

„I really am good.“He thought to himself.

[kibaxx7]

* EPIC MUSIC PLAYS *

[Mandich]

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I was playing around a little , hope you like the chapter

[Bucket]

I like your articles

[Mandich]

Off-season starts !



Well I just have to let you know , this was one fucked up off-season. Lots of signings and trades. I found my way to make the team little bit better , but I will get there later.

First let's take a look at Player/Team options.


J.Pargo accepted his player option (son of a bitch I was hoping he would walk away) , but he isn't really needed to the team. Being rated 60 and all that. But his sallary is only 1.27 mil , so not really a problem.


Then I accepted Stephen Curry's 2 year Team option. The weren't any second guessing in this one, even Isiah wouldve kept Curry. His sallary is 3.12 mil. A steal at his value. (83 ovr)

Carmelo Anthony , as expected , declined his player option and is looking to take his talents into New York. Too bad it wont happen. Billups declined his option , as did Carter and others.

Players with expiring contracts.

I didn't re-sing anyone from this list.


R.Williams asked for like 28 mil. Over 4 season , he is rated 69 so he can go fuck himself anywhere he wants to.


Brandan Wright has lost his damn mind when asking 30 mil over 5 seasons. He is really just a scrub , and to pay him 6 a season is just too much. Bye Brandan.


D.Gadzuric , I decided not to re-sign him. He was not really playing the previous season, and with being 33 years I don't think he will the next one.


Radmanovic. I don't want a 51 overall Serb in my team. Plain and simple.

Draft Lottery.

Lottery Odds

1. Det – 25 %
2. Tor – 19.9 %
3. Min – 15.6 %
4. Cha – 11.9 %
5. Sac – 8.8 %

Lottery Countdown

1. Cha
2. Sac
3. Det
4. Tor
5. Min
6. Was
7. Uta
8. Pho
9. Okc
10. Nj
11. Phi
12. Lac
13. Gsw
14. Mil

As you can see , Charlotte are one lucky fuckers. They don't have a weak team , and next year they will be really strong , because the draft is stacked with good players. Detroit's bad luck continues.

In the Next post I will do a cover of top prospects.

Just a thing to remember. I am planning to trade for a high pick

[kibaxx7]

Wow, Williams, Wright asked for a lot of money. Hopefully you can get a high pick and sign some nice players.

[Houndy]

You fail. Just kidding, but Williams is a great sharp shooter

[Mandich]

Wow, Williams, Wright asked for a lot of money. Hopefully you can get a high pick and sign some nice players.

Thanks Thierry , I will do my best

I like your articles

Thanks

You fail. Just kidding, but Williams is a great sharp shooter

I don't really like his release point(couldn't get it in the game) so it's not a problem he went

[Pistol]

Shocks the world and bring in Melo! Or make room and maybe next off-season you can steal Dwight Howard. Big thinking I know, lol. Are you going to give us a free agent list to look at? Looking forward to seeing how you do the draft.

[Mandich]

Shocks the world and bring in Melo! Or make room and maybe next off-season you can steal Dwight Howard. Big thinking I know, lol. Are you going to give us a free agent list to look at? Looking forward to seeing how you do the draft.

I already have a big star in Monta , so no need for him. I don't play well with Howard in 2k , rather a Center that can shot the ball.
Wait the draft is first, then the Free agent signing

[Mandich]

Off-season : Part 2

GM's Diary

Top Rated Prospects

Leonard Houston PG

Age :20
Height: 6'4
Weight : 216
From: Kentucky
NBA Comparison : Jason Kidd
Strenghts : Court vision , passing , fastest guy in the draft, athletic ability , rebounding , hustle , great ball handling, a winner.
Weaknesses : Jump Shot

Marcus Hardaway SG/PG/SF

Age: 19
Height: 6'7
Weight: 186
From : USC
NBA Comparison : Penny Hardaway
Strengths : Best scorer in draft , terrific playmaker, great ball handling , good rebounder , great jumpshot, tremendous potential.
Weaknesses : Not strong enough for the NBA

Jay King C/PF

Age: 23
Height: 6'10
Weight: 270
From: Syracuse
NBA Comparison : Chris Kaman
Strengths : Terrific low post game , great scorer , good rebounder , solid defender , very strong.
Weaknesses : Not athletic , doesn't run the court well.

Chase Pollard SF/SG

Age: 22
Height: 6'7
Weight: 225
From: Washington
NBA Comparison : Prime Richard Jefferson
Strengths : Very Athletic , fast , good scorer , good rebounder , very good perimeter defender , solid jumpshot.
Weaknesses : Injury prone

Jamon Ramirez PF/C

Age: 23
Height: 6'11
Weight: 210
From: Spain
NBA Comparison : Pau Gasol
Strengths : Great scorer , arsenal of inside move , perfect mid-range jumper , Good rebounder.
Weaknesses : Doesn't play defense , doesn't run the court.

Darell Daugherty SG

Age: 21
Height: 6'6
Weight: 208
From: Georgetown
NBA Comparison : Kevin Martin
Strengths : Athletic , nap for going to the line , terrific shooter.
Weaknesses : Is one dimensional.

Alexander Booth SG

Age: 21
Height: 6'7
Weight: 205
From : Boston U
NBA Comparison : JR Smith
Strengths : Athletic , fast , good jumper , finishes with authority.
Weaknesses : weak at defense , weak at rebounding , selfish.

Kevin Wooldridge PG

Age : 21
Height: 6'1
Weight: 188
From: Michigan
NBA Comparison : Rajon Rondo
Strengths : Court vision , ball handling , passing , driving to the lane.
Weaknesses : Jumpshot , not a great rebounder.

Tony Smith SF/PF

Age: 21
Heigth: 6'9
Weight: 230
From: LSU
NBA Comparison : Josh Smith
Strengths : Possibly the most athletic player in the draft , great at defense , Perfect player for a team that likes to play uptempo.
Weaknesses : Jumpshot.

Lester Buchanan PG

Age: 22
Height: 6'1
Weight: 203
From : Tulane
NBA Comparison : Raymond Felton
Strengths : Fast , strong , jumpshot , passing.
Weaknesses : Defense , rebounding , weak work ethic.

[Houndy]

Expect a rival association soon What you need is a good backup for Curry. Jeremy Lin just won't cut it

[Mandich]

Expect a rival association soon What you need is a good backup for Curry. Jeremy Lin just won't cut it

Bring it on !
Was thinking the same thing.

[Mandich]

NBA Draft 2011

(NEW YORK) AP - This years draft has a few surprises. From bold trade moves to some stupid picks. Lets take a closer look of this years draft.

Trade News!
Bobcats trade away their 1st pick of this years draft and Tyrus Thomas to the Pistons in exchange for Greg Monroe and Charlie Villanueva.

1. SG/PG/SF Marcus Hardaway
A surprising move by the Pistons. Although Hardaway is likely to be the best players out of this draft in a few years, they aren't really in a need of a 2 guard. They robbed the Bobcats in the trade.
Projected Role : Starter / Draft Grade : -A / Pistons trade grade : A / Bobcats trade grade : D

2. PG Leonard Houston
This was an expected move by the Kings. They were in a need of a solid point guard , and they got a great one in Houston. It will be exciting to see how will the Evans-Houston tandem work out.

Projected Role : Starter / Draft Grade : A

3. C/PF Jay King
What a great move by the Pistons with that trade. They really didn't loose much and they got Hardaway and a center of the future in Jay King. Obvious choice for them, after all Ben Wallace is in his advancing years.

Projected Role : Starter / Draft Grade : A

4. SF Chase Pollard
Why did the Raptors pass out forward Jamon Ramirez? Pollard is a good choice , but not as good as a Ramirez one would be. Wow Craptors , you surprised me.

Projected Role : Sixth Man / Draft Grade : C+

Trade News !
The Minnesota Timberwolves trade away their 5th pick of the draft and Nikola Pekovic to the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS for their 13th pick of the draft and center Andres Biedrins.


5. PF Jamon Ramirez
This was a good move by the Warriors. But now they have David Lee and Ramirez at the power forward position , and no real center. Is a trade in sight?

Projected Role : 6th man / Draft Grade : B / Warriors trade grade : B / Wolves trade grade : B

6. SG Daurell Daugherty
A not so good choice by the Wizards. Especially that they could pick Tony Smith. They have a good shooting guard in Nick Young already. Daugherty is a good scorer and will rack up points off the bench

Projected Role : 6th man / Draft Grade : C+

7. SG Alexander Booth
An obvious choice by the Jazz. The 2 guard position was their weakest link in the team and with this pick they are hoping to change that.

Projected Role : Starter / Draft Grade : A

8. PG Kevin Wooldridge
I can't get this pick. The Suns already have Nash and Dragic. They choose another solid point guard in Wooldridge. Is there a trade coming?

Projected Role : 3rd PG / Draft Grade : D

9. SF/PF Tony Smith
Wow , I am not happy Tony ended up in OKC. He will be in the constant shadow of Kevin Durant. Well maybe that is a good thing , maybe KD tutors him! A solid choice by the Thunder , now they strengthen their bench by a lot.

Projected Role : 6th man / Draft Grade : B

10. SG Miguel Ramos
A good choice by the Nets. Anthony Morrow wasn't consistent as their starting 2 guard , so they pick Ramos and hope he can take his place as a starter in the team.

Projected Role : Starter / Draft Grade : A

11. SF Jeremy Conley
This kid will be a good starter one day. Now he will play as Iguodala's replacement, and I hope he learns a thing or two from the higflying star.

Projected Role : Backup SF / Draft Grade : B-

12. PG Boyd Park
A good decision for the Clippers. This kid has tremendous potential, and after Baron Davis decides to call it quits , they have two great young point guards in Eric Bledsoe and Boyd Park

Projected Role : 3rd PG / Draft Grade : B-

13. SG Melvin Booth
He was the best shooting guard left on the board. The Wolves are still in a search for a solid starting 2 guard , hopefully Booth can offer them just that. The other option , more likely in his first year , is that he will give a spark of the bench with his athleticism.

Projected Role : Backup SG / Draft Grade : C+

14. SF Mack Bell
Mack Bell is a well rounded player. He will have an instant impact on the Bucks team. Bell will be the Bucks backup for Salmons and Maggette.

Projected Role : Backup SG/SF / Draft Grade : B-

15. PF Craig Riley.
With Zach Randolph most likely leaving the Grizzlies in the free agent period , it was logical that the Grizzlies will draft a power forward to fill his spot. Although nowhere as good , Riley has potential to one day be a solid rebounder in the NBA.

Projected Role : Backup PF / Draft Grade : C

16. PG Lester Buchanan
Projected Role : Backup PG / Draft Grade : B-

17. SF Lee Porter
Projected Role : Backup SF / Draft Grade : C+

18. C Antoine Dawkins
Projected Role : Backup C / Draft Grade : B+

19. SG Kelvin Huffman
Projected Role : Backup SG / Draft Grade : C-

20. PF Reggie McCleod
Projected Role : 3rd PF / Draft Grade : D+

21. SG Darius Gardner
Projected Role : Backup SG / Draft Grade : C-

22. SF Alonzo Gibson
Projected Role : Backup SF / Draft Grade : C+

23. PG Lou Osborne
Projected Role : 3rd PG / Draft Grade : B+

24. PF Darrell Weaver
Projected Role : 3rd PF / Draft Grade : D

25. SF Donte Hawkins
Projected Role : End of bench / Draft Grade : F

26. SG Edgar Pierce
Projected Role : 3rd SG / Draft Grade : D+

27. PG Jason Blair
Projected Role : 3rd PG / Draft Grade : C

28. PG Uwe Meier
Projected Role : 3rd PG / Draft Grade : D-

29. SG Artur Wolfe
Projected Role : End of bench / Draft Grade: F

30. PG Jorge Hernandez
Projected Role : End of bench / Draft Grade : F

43. Fausto Rancatti
This kid is a poor man's Adam Morrison. He has the 'stache to prove it. Fausto can only do one thing in basketball, shoot.

Projected Role : End of bench / Draft Grade : D+

[Mandich]

2011 Free Agents List ( No particular order)

*Underlined* : Players I am interested in

Carmelo Anthony
Zach Randolph
Vince Carter
Mickael Pietrus
Shaquille O'Neal
Greg Oden
Tracy McGrady
Tayshaun Prince
Grant Hill
Shannon Brown
Spencer Hawes
Kenyon Martin
Delonte West
Andrei Kirilenko
Carl Landry
Sasha Vujacic
Marcus Thornton
Jamal Crawford
Thaddeus Young
Michael Redd
Allen Iverson
Jared Dudley
Alonzo Gee
Troy Murphy
Marc Gasol

[Martti.]

Stupid Bobcats. Tyrus and the #1 pick for Charlie V's terrible contract and Monroe?

[Mandich]

Stupid Bobcats. Tyrus and the #1 pick for Charlie V's terrible contract and Monroe?

I was thinking the same thing, that move was retarded. But later on they will make a trade that will strengthen their team a bit and make up for this idiotic move

[Houndy]

I think the LOLcats made the move because of Monroes potential

[Mandich]

Free Agent signings !

I went into this period with 13 million free in cap space. Not enough for 'Melo , but enough to make some other moves. New Jersey captured Carmelo, as over 15 teams offered him a spot in their roster

I offered contracts to Zach Randolph , Marc Gasol , Shannon Brown , Marcus Thornton , Mickael Pietrus , Sasha Vujabitch and Shaq.

-Gasol rejected my offer and decided to sign with the Thunder. They are one strong team now.
-Shannon Brown also rejected my offer and decided to go with the Hornets where the staring 2 guard place awaits him.
-Marcus Thornton decided to sign with the Suns , he will start there.
-Shaq decided to go with the Sixers , wow.
-I have managed to brought in Zach Randolph , Mickael Pietrus and Sasha Vujacic!

Free Agent signings

sign Zach Randolph to 3yr/$ 37.82 deal
sign Mickael Pietrus to 2yr/$ 3.89 deal
sign Sasha Vujacic to 2yr/$ 2.86 deal
sign Shaquille O'Neal to 1yr/$ 3.69 deal
sign Carmelo Anthony to 5yr/$ 106.32 deal
sign Tracy McGrady to 4yr/$ 27.22 deal
sign Andre Kirilenko to 4yr/$ 13.43 deal
sign Greg Oden to 5yr/$ 74.50 deal
sign Spencer Hawes to 4yr/$ 47.02 deal
sign Tayshaun Prince to 4yr/$ 12.72 deal
sign Grant Hill to 1yr/$ 1.95 deal
sign Troy Murphy to 2yr/$ 3.73 deal
sign Vince Carter to 3yr/$ 32.37 deal
sign Shannon Brown to 3yr/$ 20.17 deal
sign Kenyon Martin to 3yr/$ 5.79 deal
sign Jamal Crawford to 5yr/$ 25.45 deal
sign Delonte West to 4yr/$ 26.73 deal
sign Allen Iverson to 2yr/$ 4.71 deal
sign Carl Landry to 5yr /$ 41.80 deal
sign Jared Dudley to 4yr/$ 15.28 deal
sign Marcus Thornton to 4yr/$ 31.09 deal
sign Michael Redd to 4yr/$ 19.87 deal
sign Thaddeus Young to 5yr/$ 50.0 deal
sign Alonzo Gee to 3yr/$ 18.95 deal
sign Marc Gasol to 4yr/$ 52.69 deal

[Mandich]

I think the LOLcats made the move because of Monroes potential

Not sure why they did it , could be the reason.

[Bucket]

Marc Gasol 52.69$ for 4 years

[Mandich]

Marc Gasol 52.69$ for 4 years

Not really , as he might be the missing piece for the Thunder.

[Bucket]

If Thunder wants scare opponents, they need to sign spartans, they are cheaper

[Mandich]

If Thunder wants scare opponents, they need to sign spartans, they are cheaper

They are pretty scaring to me without the Spartans