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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Updated 24/10**

Postby Valor on Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:07 pm

You know how much I dislike this team choice, but hey good luck with it :lol:
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Updated 24/10**

Postby The X on Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:19 pm

Pistons are an interesting pick. Can't say I would've picked them myself though. Raptors might've been more pick-able if they hadn't of drafted Ross (N)
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Updated 24/10**

Postby Like A Boss on Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:17 pm

How about, you need to spend points to Raise your minutes by 5?
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Updated 24/10**

Postby Fresh8 on Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:22 pm

dare wrote:I get another 1 point for suggesting the sig competition :P


Sorry - this was already planned when I started the thread. :)

Thierry • wrote:Ohhhh got the Pistons! (Y) Can't wait for this to start man, game recapssssssss


Don't worry man, lots of updates coming soon!

Houndy wrote:You should be able to spend some points (or with other people) if you want join a group of NLSCers to form a super team of some sort


Nah - you can already do that with the current system.

Valor wrote:You know how much I dislike this team choice, but hey good luck with it :lol:


You don't have to like the team at all.

The X wrote:Pistons are an interesting pick. Can't say I would've picked them myself though. Raptors might've been more pick-able if they hadn't of drafted Ross (N)


Not sure if you will like my first move.

Mattan wrote:How about, you need to spend points to Raise your minutes by 5?


Don't think that's practical.
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Updated 24/10**

Postby Fresh8 on Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:23 pm

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NLSC PLAYERS


Thank you to all the readers for getting on-board with this new story. It’s your chance to join MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART as an NLSC Player!

I have come up with a new rewards and points system for this story. You will be able to spend your points that you earn from tipping contests, competitions, and other methods.

REWARDS AND POINTS SYSTEM

    ENTER THE DRAFT

    Deadline to declare for NBA Draft: Conclusion of first round of NBA Playoffs

    :new: Points updated to make it easier for entry

    Enter NBA Draft as a projected undrafted prospect: 2
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected second round pick: 5
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected first round pick: 8

    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

    To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a skill based attribute: 3
    To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a physical based attribute: 5

    PLAYER DEMANDS

    Complain about the coach: 1
    Complain about a teammate: 2
    Demand a trade: 3
    Demand a trade and provide a shortlist of destinations: 4
    Demand a trade and choose your next destination: 5


For those who have participated in the ‘Guess the team’ competition, you have received points below:

POINTS LEADERBOARD

These points have been calculated after considering the following two challenges:

    Challenge 1: Which three teams have I shortlisted for this story?

    Answer: Pistons, Magic, Raptors (1 point for each correct guess)

    Challenge 2: Which team does Bob Jones choose in the end?

    Answer: Pistons (1 point for correct guess)

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Lamrock – 1
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Thierry - 1
Houndy - 1
mpac - 1
Mattan - 1
badreligionau – 1
King Mellow - 1
Cruzzerr - 0
Martti – 0
Valor – 0
mp3 – 0
mrmoves20 – 0


Do YOU WANT MORE POINTS? Well - check out the newest challenge!

CURRENT CHALLENGES

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Please make suggestions as to what other ways you can spend the points you earn! You will get an additional 1 point if I decide to use your ideas!

Just post your ideas in the thread.

2

Please make me a signature and banners to use for this story. Themes that could help inspire your designs for the sig may include underdogs, economic downturn, detroit pistons basketball, bad boys.

For the banners, I need the following:

- Trimester Recap
- The Story So Far
- Detroit Pistons Basketball (for my recaps and articles)
- ESPN Insider (for my articles)
- Rookie Blog

I will let the readers vote for the winner so please PM me your entries!

Points will be distributed as follows:

Participation: +1
3rd place: +3
2nd place: +4
1st place: +5

Deadline for Challenge 1 is 29 October my time. Deadline for Challenge 2 is 4 October my time.
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Competition Tim

Postby Fresh8 on Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:55 pm

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Greg Oden signs with Detroit Pistons
16 August 2012
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Greg Oden, the first overall pick of the 2007 NBA Draft, decided to sign with the Detroit Pistons overnight in what he has described as 'the start of a comeback plan'. The former Ohio State Buckeye and Portland Trailblazer has experienced an injury plagued introduction to the league and has played in just 82 games over the past five NBA seasons. He missed 2007-08 because of injury, played as a rookie in 2008-09, and played his last NBA game in 2009-10.

Oden's frail physical condition has been the main reason that most NBA teams have been reluctant to enter into contract talks with him. That did not stop the Pistons from courting him with the team seeing Oden as an intriguing reclamation project. Standing at 7 feet tall, Oden is an imposing presence in the paint and particularly on the defensive end. During the 2009-10 season, Oden averaged 11.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.3 bpg before succumbing to injury. Oden has since been through numerous attempts at rehabilitation.

Oden never played another game for the Blazers but earlier this year has since seen the same German surgeon as seen by the LA Lakers Kobe Bryant and NBA free agent Gilbert Arenas. The Pistons hope that they can bring Oden back slowly and will have a big body to come off the bench in the worst case scenario. However, the organization is optimistic that in the best case scenario, they will have one of the best defensive players in the league. The team has set a goal for Oden to start training with the team as soon as possible and have him playing in the new year.

"We are very excited about signing Greg," GM Joe Dumars said yesterday, "His skills fit in with what Detroit Piston basketball is about. I want to put this franchise back on the right path by building the best defensive team in the league but also an exciting team on the offensive end. We are wary about his health and we are going to make sure that he makes a full recovery before resuming basketball."

Oden revealed that he was thinking about holding off his comeback plans for a little while but was tempted by the Pistons' offer. He thought that the organisation sounded like they cared about his health outlook as much as for his career outlook. He also noted that the team only offered a one year deal at the league minimum so that he could reevaluate how he felt at the end of the 2012-13 season.
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby The X on Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:33 pm

It's a low risk, high reward signing. I'll allow it if you put his hardiness/durability down to nil :P
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby hova- on Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:01 pm

Wow, he's really cheap .. I thought even IRL Oden would take more money as his only problem is health - everybody knows he can ball and give you a big presence inside. Good deal, but I hope that won't cut Drummoneds minutes too much ;)
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby Valor on Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:15 pm

The X wrote:It's a low risk, high reward signing. I'll allow it if you put his hardiness/durability down to nil :P

Agreed, it's too hard in 2K to emulate the kind of injury prone player that he is...he'll give you a solid 15-10 easily imo :lol:
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby Fresh8 on Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:52 pm

I am sure his durability is already the lowest rating possible in the game!
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby mp3 on Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:40 pm

Still, id make him miss 1 out of every 3 games myself :D

When healthy thats one big solid 3 headed center with Monroe and Drum.
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby dare on Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:09 am

Drummonds training buddy?
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby Houndy on Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:17 am

Hey he took a minimum deal
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby Solaris Phase Two on Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:33 am

Players you should look at

Damion James
James Anderson
Mikael Pietrus
Michael Redd
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: **Pistons sign...

Postby Fresh8 on Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:31 pm

Pistons signed 2 other players - 1 point for each correct player named. To give you some help, I signed two guards/forwards.
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby mpac on Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:46 pm

Agent zero and terrence williams! :) more drama!
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Valor on Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:17 pm

Adam Morrison and Josh Childress?
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Phil89 on Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:36 pm

Rudy Fernandez and Michael Redd.

Redd to give Oden some company in the inevitable recovery sessions. :P
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby newc on Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:42 pm

rudy fernandez and adam morrison ;)
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Martti. on Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:55 pm

rudy fernandez and arenas
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby dare on Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:57 pm

Adam Morrison and Michael Redd
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Like A Boss on Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:59 pm

Terrence Williams and Rudy Fernandez?
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Fresh8 on Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:24 pm

Thanks for all of the responses.

Interesting guesses here. Surprised no one has guessed a certain Aussie FA.

Will post the answer tomorrow. :)
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Valor on Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:02 pm

I wasn't aware that there was an Aussie swingman in the league?
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Re: ::: MOTOWN TALES: NO MONEY MO BALL ::: Oden + Earn Point

Postby Fresh8 on Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:34 am

My bad. Guard/Forward = a Guard and/or Forward :)
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