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[Valor]

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

So are we allowed to edit then? lol definitely would have a different answer if this was clear

[Fresh8]

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

So are we allowed to edit then? lol definitely would have a different answer if this was clear

Nope sorry - that's why this is funny. But let me just say, I have seen the right name floating around in this thread.

[Fresh8]

Rumors Link Gilbert Arenas To Detroit Pistons
18 August 2012
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Sources have indicated that the Detroit Pistons have their sights set on veteran NBA guard Gilbert Arenas following the surprise signing of Greg Oden.

30 year old Arenas made a comeback last season with the Memphis Grizzlies after off-court troubles and injury problems. The three-time All-Star averaged a modest 4.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 1.1 apg in 17 games played. Those averages were well off his career averages of 20.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 5.3 apg. Arenas was happy with the chance to play in the NBA but the Grizzlies unfortunately did not offer him a new contract and parted ways this Summer.

The Pistons would be Arenas' sixth NBA team if he signs with them. The Pistons do have stiff competition in competing for his signature as it is believed that Arenas and his agent have been exploring opportunities to be signed by a title contender including the LA Lakers, Miami Heat, and San Antonio Spurs. The Pistons are considered to be a dark horse in signing the player formerly known as 'Agent Zero' because they can offer him a bigger role and longer term contract.

Arenas is not the only player being put in the same sentences as the Pistons. Michael Redd, Earl Boykins, Josh Childress, and Adam Morrison have all been named in the past week as possible signings for the franchise.

[Lamrock]

Love the signing of Oden. Gil would be a great addition too since he's so overrated in this game, but he may be expensive.

[Fresh8]

Love the signing of Oden. Gil would be a great addition too since he's so overrated in this game, but he may be expensive.

Glad you approve the addition of Oden. Was preparing for some backlash over signing a 45 year old who has no knees.

L-Train - would you like to join in the fun?

Pistons signed 2 other players - 1 point for each correct player named. To give you some help, I signed two guards/forwards.

[Valor]

Don't like it if its true, the Pistons are the career-killers and Gil's career is already destroyed enough

[Fresh8]

Don't like it if its true, the Pistons are the career-killers and Gil's career is already destroyed enough

How are the Pistons career-killers?

[Valor]

Don't like it if its true, the Pistons are the career-killers and Gil's career is already destroyed enough

How are the Pistons career-killers?

With their shit management n coaching staffs, they screwed over the careers of AI and TMac.....

[dare]

Don't like it if its true, the Pistons are the career-killers and Gil's career is already destroyed enough

How are the Pistons career-killers?

With their shit management n coaching staffs, they screwed over the careers of AI and TMac.....

Seconded this

[Fresh8]

Don't like it if its true, the Pistons are the career-killers and Gil's career is already destroyed enough

How are the Pistons career-killers?

With their shit management n coaching staffs, they screwed over the careers of AI and TMac.....

Seconded this

Management is better with addition of Bob Jones

[dare]

Oh about that, the Pistons apparently signed a new assistant GM. Talk about being realistic.

[Fresh8]

Oh about that, the Pistons apparently signed a new assistant GM. Talk about being realistic.

LMAO - I didn't know that!!! Can you give us a link? (I'm too lazy)

Funny how some parts of my stories have mirrored real life. My old Lakers yielded Kwame and Artest to the Lakers, of course both happened IRL later down the track. If you count Boozer to Lakers as a decent PF to Lakers and say that correlates to Pau to Lakers then I will take that haha.

And in ALIB, Joe Johnson + D William - Check
Andrew Bogut + David Lee - Check

Yeah... I can't remember anymore.. maybe there aren't as many as I thought. I will give a point for anyone who can think of any others haha

[dare]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224198/Dumars_Confident_In_New_Pistons_Assistant_GM_George_David

I think there is a Lakers lineup of Bynum, Pau and Kobe in ALIB II

[Fresh8]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224198/Dumars_Confident_In_New_Pistons_Assistant_GM_George_David

I think there is a Lakers lineup of Bynum, Pau and Kobe in ALIB II

That was on the default rosters. Pau was on Lakers by time 2k9 came out. He went to Lakers during 07-08 season. 2k9 was for 08-09 season.

[Martti.]

You also called Durant becoming the back-to-back(-to-back?) scoring champ.

[Fresh8]

You also called Durant becoming the back-to-back(-to-back?) scoring champ.

+1 for you good sir!

[Valor]

Does the Durant-Westbrook feud count? They didn't exactly sleep with the other person's gf IRL and Westbrook didn't get traded, but a feud is a feud

[Fresh8]

Was it similar to real life? I might let a third party be a judge here. I can't remember the basis of my story and what happened irl between the two. Maybe if you can explain?

[Valor]

Was it similar to real life? I might let a third party be a judge here. I can't remember the basis of my story and what happened irl between the two. Maybe if you can explain?

IRL - two or more altercations/heated arguments between durant and westbrook with westbrook continuing to be a selfish hog
ALIB - (as far as I remember) Durant was a dick to Westbrook, they have a few fights in practice n butt heads in games then u traded Westbrook away for the draft pick that got you Ty

[Solaris Phase Two]

Arenas and Morrison.

[Lamrock]

Gilbertology and Josh Childress are my guesses

[hova-]

Morrison, because you still love how he was waving towels during the Lakers two Championship runs. Redd, cuz his shot is valuable.

[The X]

I'll go out on a limb & say Boykins, because I know you love him. The other being Josh Childress, because of the Euro connection your GM guy has & that Childress played in Greece.

[Fresh8]

Was it similar to real life? I might let a third party be a judge here. I can't remember the basis of my story and what happened irl between the two. Maybe if you can explain?

IRL - two or more altercations/heated arguments between durant and westbrook with westbrook continuing to be a selfish hog
ALIB - (as far as I remember) Durant was a dick to Westbrook, they have a few fights in practice n butt heads in games then u traded Westbrook away for the draft pick that got you Ty

+1 for you good sir

[Fresh8]

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

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 as at 31 October 2012:

dare – 2
Dmastawwe – 2
Phil89 - 2
newc - 2
Mattan - 2
Martti – 2
Lamrock – 2
hova - 1
Thierry – 1
The X -1
Houndy - 1
mpac - 1
badreligionau – 1
King Mellow - 1
Valor – 2
Cruzzerr - 0
mp3 – 0
mrmoves20 – 0

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

CURRENT CHALLENGES

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 is 4 October my time.