The "How is your Association going" Thread

[hova-]

Hey guys, for all out there who don't have the time to make a Dynasty story but still want to talk about there Association progress, heres the thread in which you can talk about your games and your GM decision making and anything else your doing in your Association.

So I started a 58 games with the Minnesota TWolves with my own sliders (really satisified .. gameplay is so realistic).

My rotation looks like this:

C Al Jefferson / Jason Collins
PF Kevin Love / Craig Smith / Brian Cardinal
SF Ryan Gomes / Rodney Carney / Corey Brewer
SG Mike Miller / Rashad McCants
PG Randy Foye / Sebatian Telfair

IR: Calvin Booth, Mark Madsen

So after 4 games Im at 1-3.

Lost against the Rockets (with Yao as a monster: 24/14/5), Nuggets and Knicks (that one was really not necessary) and won against the Pacers.

I am very glad with Al Jefferson so far, he is a walking double double although I am not 20/10 with him .. more like 16/10 but against the Pacers he had 23 points.
Mike Miller is driving me crazy with his inconsistent game, same goes for Randy Foye. Both played great against the Knicks but except Millers game against the Pacers they were not doing well lately.
I still have to find my game with Kevin Love. He is rebounding in double figures almost every game but only scoring 8 ppg.
My favourite bench players are Telfair, Smith and Carney. Especially Carney can be a beast. McCants whom I promised the 6th man spot is really doing bad.
Currently I am scouting a 6-10 PF who is 20 years old.
More to come

[The X]

Good thread to have, hope to see it become popular over next year....anyways, disappointing for me to see Corey Brewer so low in the depth chart....I would figure he'd be at least a backup SF....he should be good for defensive purposes & in open court....Carney is better shooter though, so can understand your preference to him....anyways, hopefully Kevin Love will find his feet & move up to the 16-10 range for you....

[hova-]

I simply don't know what to do with Brewer on the offensive end. Since I dont know College Bball very well and he did not really show much last season I dont know what type of player he is ....

Im 1-4 now .. too bad .. lost to the Heat. If the Heat play like this in real life than have fun watchin them. They had 11 blocks, Zo and Marion 3 apiece and the others were also great defensively (had 11 turnovers). I lost 90-74 and that only because they sat their stars for the whole 4th quarter. Wade only needed 20 and 6 to beat me.

Its just like that except Jefferson and Love every player is like a happy meal, you just dont know what you get each night. Im getting warm with Millers shot though, he has a very early release and I started to realize that.

[The X]

I simply don't know what to do with Brewer on the offensive end. Since I dont know College Bball very well and he did not really show much last season I dont know what type of player he is ....

Brewer is a wiry athlete with long arms....he's got potential to be a very good lockdown perimeter defender....he plays passing lanes, can get out on the fastbreak where his athleticism is used....in halfcourt game he is probably less effective, a bit of a slasher....he's not very strong though....not a great perimeter shot....he's streaky....

basically if you can train him up to have a more consistent outside shot, he could prove very useful....depends how you play though as to whether he suits your style of play....

Its just like that except Jefferson and Love every player is like a happy meal, you just dont know what you get each night.

that more or less will sum up the Minnesota Timberwolves this season....perhaps you could have Mike Miller as 6th man so you have some firepower off the bench....any future trades in the works, possibly for a starting guard?!?

[shadowgrin]

every player is like a happy meal, you just dont know what you get each night.

Nice.
Keep writing about your Association.

[hova-]

Brewer is a wiry athlete with long arms....he's got potential to be a very good lockdown perimeter defender....he plays passing lanes, can get out on the fastbreak where his athleticism is used....in halfcourt game he is probably less effective, a bit of a slasher....he's not very strong though....not a great perimeter shot....he's streaky....

basically if you can train him up to have a more consistent outside shot, he could prove very useful....depends how you play though as to whether he suits your style of play....

Maybe I can try to train his defense even more and just add a 3pt shot to his game. I scouted his ratings and noticed that his perimetre D is at mid 80ies already which is certainly impressive. He could D up all the stars that are playing the 3 .. I noticed I had problems there with Miller and Gomes guarding Melo or Artest. But he has still a long way to go I think, I will definitely pull the option in his contract though.

that more or less will sum up the Minnesota Timberwolves this season....perhaps you could have Mike Miller as 6th man so you have some firepower off the bench....any future trades in the works, possibly for a starting guard?!?

I used almost all my scouting report for my own players to get their accurate ratings. (I find it a cool feature that you dont know the exact ratings). I scouted for Ryan Hollins and Jackie Butler, too. Dunno why exactly but I need some bodies to throw in because I have only 2 legit Cs and PFs each. Butler is a free agent and Hollins is on the Bobcats currently. Hes a nice shotblocker and rebounder. No offense though.
Ben Gordon is on the trading block rumours say. But an undersized guard is not really what I need now I think. His shot is money though. Well see.

[cyanide]

Currently 6-2 with my fantasy-based Toronto Raptors. My starting line-up:

C - Dwight Howard (offense, post defense, rebounds, assists)
PF - Jermaine O'Neal (offense, post defense, rebounds)
SF - Peja Stojakovic (3 pointers)
SG - Larry Hughes (fastbreak points, perimeter defense)
PG - Jose Calderon (3 pointers, assists)

Bench:

C - Kendrick Perkins (post defense, rebounds)
PF - Kenyon Martin (post defense, rebounds)
SF - Jason Kapono (3 pointers)
SG - Kelenna Azubuike (a little bit of everything)
PG - Earl Watson (assists)

- Mickael Gelabale (a little bit of everything)
- Matt Carroll (3 pointers, fastbreak points)

I'm team chemistry oriented, so my team is very balanced in terms of bringing the strengths out of everyone.

On offense, Dwight Howard is an absolute monster inside, and he racks up assists easily when he gets double teamed and has to kick it out to the perimeter and have those amazing 3 point shooters knock 'em down.

On defense, I'll have Larry Hughes cover the best perimeter offensive player on the opposing team, and if he gets screwed, Dwight and Jermaine will bring a world of hurt.

I'm still trying to make moves, but Jermaine's no-trade clause stopped me from getting Okafor. I'm also considering getting Leon Powe instead of keeping the aging Martin, and shipping Hughes for Raja Bell. Still, I'm happy with my team.

[JaoSming]

13-10 with my Celtics (most losses are from my 2k9 learning curve / sim to ends)


C - Deandre Jordan/Patrick O'Bryant
PF - Garnett/Darius Miles
SF - Pierce/Bill Walker
SG - Ray Allen/Tony Allen
PG - Rondo/House

Bench: Big Baby, Korver (yet to see playing time), Reddick, Some SG from Detroit & big scal


I play on quick 4 minute quarters and my rotations are nice and quick to keep everyone happy. With my trades I have 1 first round and 4 2nd round picks, I wasn't able to offload any of those before the trade deadline without giving up a player and I am very happy with my rotation right now so that wasn't happening.

Deandre is ballin' it up for me. Since he isn't "respected" like Garnett I run the ball to him often and will most of the time get no one between him and the basket due to double teams on the superstar players.

Bill Walker has been a great slasher / mid range guy, the CPU is starting to play up on him now and going for pump fakes whereas before they wouldn't.

I keep Rondo / House with equal playing time. My usage of the big three is basically just using them as a diversion for the other players, but when it gets to crunch time usually one of the three will be on fire due to assists / easy baskets so games that come down to the stretch have all fallen in my favor.

Korver sucks and I'm not letting him play, yet he's happy. Miles bitches a lot and I'm giving in to him, playing time, more points, breaks, etc, so F him, he says he's leaving in the FA time period so I'll let him.


WTH am I going to do with 5 draft picks when I'm already spending all my development time on Jordan and Walker?

[Ordlad]

I'm going to start a Nets association soon after I obtain my game.

[hova-]

cyanide, what kind of draft did you do, standard or serpentine ? Since your roster is really stacked I think you had a high pick? Pretty sweet team though.

JaoSming, I find Korver quite nice to play with, his shot is just money in the banks. He can't do anything else thats sure, but should be a nice backup on the SF/SG spot (especially on the 2 since you want to train Walker on the 3 spot)

I wasnt able to play since my Heat game, in which I forgot to say that Brewer went down with a shoulder injury ... out for 2 weeks.

Heres Big Al showing some teeth on Yao and Scola: http://community.2ksports.com/community ... diaid=3147

[JaoSming]

JaoSming, I find Korver quite nice to play with, his shot is just money in the banks. He can't do anything else thats sure, but should be a nice backup on the SF/SG spot (especially on the 2 since you want to train Walker on the 3 spot)

Well with Paul, Ray Ray and or House on the court at all times I don't need another 3 point kind of guy. Actually, Darius Miles has been devastating from 3 for me. I only use him if its going to be a shot that has to beat the shot clock but with me controlling him (I dont know about CPU simmed games) he's 100% from 3.

I keep realizing how much it sucks that I have 5 draftees coming, I'm going to have to do a lot of drills with the 2nd rounders so I know who to keep. Actually, first, I need to know who I'm losing this year to FA.

[cyanide]

cyanide, what kind of draft did you do, standard or serpentine ? Since your roster is really stacked I think you had a high pick? Pretty sweet team though.

Serpentine, and I believe I had the 4th pick. If I went standard, I think my team would be even more stacked

[hova-]

So I am really struggling. 1-6 so far.

I lost against the Pistons despite a monster game from Big Al (29/10). Then I lost against the Pacers in an ugly but close match in OT. Miller had 30+ points and Jefferson again had a double double with 22/10, but Roy Hibbert had amazing 6 blocks along with 16 points.

So today I played the Grizzlies and lost by 25 which was totally embarrasing. Could not get my offense to flow whilst the Grizzlies did not play well, too. But they shot 15% better from the field.

I wont do any trades right about now I think, but I need to shake things up offensively.

[Shots]

Just got the game today and have been playing non-stop since. After getting to know the game a bit I decided to start a Celtics Association.

My rotation are pretty much like this:
C: Kendrick Perkins / Patrick O'Bryant
PF: Kevin Garnett / Leon Powe / Matt Barnes
SF: Paul Pierce / Bill Walker / Matt Barnes
SG: Ray Allen / Tony Allen / Eddie House / JR Giddens
PG: Rajon Rondo / Gabe Pruitt / Eddie House / Tony Allen

I sent "Big Baby" Davis to Phoenix in the exchange of Barnes which has been quite a decent trade so far. He's filling out James Posey's almost perfectly, even though his range shooting is not as good.

I've played 3 games so far. I lost the premiere to the Cavs and won against the Pacers and Rockets. So far I've been loving every minute - It's not even fair to compare it to the previous Live versions, this game blows out every basket-game without any doubt.

[Sam The Man]

Instead of starting a whole new thread, ill just ask in here.
I'm going to start an association, but I can't decide which team to pick (I'm a Spurs fan, but I always use them, so I want to try something different).
I don't want to start with a power house. A good young team, or a middle aged team with some potential would be a good idea.
So what do you guys think is a fun team to play with, that would be a bit of a challenge as well, and has some trade assets.

The teams I was thinking of are:
New Jersey Nets
Charlotte Bobcats
Miami Heat
New York Knicks
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
Golden State Warriors

As you can see its a third of the league, any help or suggestions would be helpful.

[RayZLAL]

Instead of starting a whole new thread, ill just ask in here.
I'm going to start an association, but I can't decide which team to pick (I'm a Spurs fan, but I always use them, so I want to try something different).
I don't want to start with a power house. A good young team, or a middle aged team with some potential would be a good idea.
So what do you guys think is a fun team to play with, that would be a bit of a challenge as well, and has some trade assets.

The teams I was thinking of are:
New Jersey Nets
Charlotte Bobcats
Miami Heat
New York Knicks
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
Golden State Warriors

As you can see its a third of the league, any help or suggestions would be helpful.

NJN cuz ESPN said and i quote:

the Sports Illustrated writer predicts the Nets will finish dead last in the East, just behind the Bobcats and Heat.

[feedtheworld]

i'm using my favorite team, the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Association. And im at 22-22 so far
anyways, here's my roster:

Al Jefferson/Spencer Hawes/Marc Gasol
Kevin Love/Craig Smith/Mark Madsen
Gerald Wallace/Rodney Carney/Wilson Chandler
Rashad McCants/Rudy Fernandez/Nicolas Batum/Carlos Delfino
Randy Foye/Kyle Lowry

im planning on trading gerald wallace for caron butler or josh smith

[The X]

Sam, I'd say New Jersey too....they're mediocre, have some young talent, but really need some help to improve....

[hova-]

NJN should be fun to develope. Harris and Yi have huge star potential, and it should be fun to try to unload an unhappy VC (hell be unhappy as long as you keep losing)

[Sam The Man]

Yeh, I think they would be a good team.
Harris is already one of my favourite players, and it would be fun trying to turn him into a premier point guard in the East. Yi has a ton of potential, Lopez looks like he will be a solid contributor, and Williams has the potential to be the next Marcus Camby.
Unloading Vince shouldn't be too hard, since a lot of contenders will like him, its getting back young talented players with some potential that will be the hard thing.
Thanks for the feedback guys.

[The X]

Perhaps a move to 2k Association Stories Forum might be in line....

as for me, I was going to start a Bucks' Association but I just can't look past the Trailblazers, whom I last led in Live '06....I know they're young & deep & not as much of a challenge as what I usually take on, but I just really want to get it going with Roy & Rudy Fernandez, plus a bunch of the other players....it's not for a story thread anyways, just for my own personal pleasure....might go 29 game season to try to get through some years....will also get back into College Hoops 2k8

[hova-]

Yeah, a move to Association Stories would be a good idea.

Also a good move, Andrew, that you started a new 2k section.

I am still not too sure wether or not I should start a dynasty story.
Currently i am not at home but I will be by the end of the week and I should have enough time to post one. Maybe if there is interest .......

[Patr1ck]

I moved it to the association stories. Should I sticky it? I want to since it will be the only topic in the section that isn't dedicated to a single users association mode.

[The X]

I moved it to the association stories. Should I sticky it? I want to since it will be the only topic in the section that isn't dedicated to a single users association mode.

yep, I think it should be stickied....mainly to prevent new posters coming in & not seeing this thread & posting their own....makes it quick reference too....so I'm all for it....

I am still not too sure wether or not I should start a dynasty story.
Currently i am not at home but I will be by the end of the week and I should have enough time to post one. Maybe if there is interest .......

I'm a bit in the same boat....too busy to invest sufficient time to make it worthwhile for people to read....but main reason even for not having a casual one is that the dog ate my digital camera....maybe I can do a text based one for a bit, I dunno....we shall see....

[Fresh8]

dog ate my digital camera

Are you serious?