[CYOA] Final Chapter?

[KidJustin]

Contest: #4 Results

Matchup results:
Points: Blake 31 vs. Amar'e 17
Rebounds: Blake 13 vs. Amar'e 13 - Tie
Assists: Blake 1 vs. Amar'e 1 - Tie
Blocks: Blake 1 vs. Amar'e 2

Everyone got points for the Ties,
Thierry • got an extra 3 points for actually saying "Tie"

Current Standings (by Agent):
J-Bark #95 [38]
Psychedelic™ [33]
Justine. [28]
Thierry • [28]
dare [20]
z02 [17]
Valdis [13]
George7 [8]
mandich [5]

[KidJustin]

Chapter II. The Memo

Madison Squared Garden after the game.

Mystery man is on his cellphone outside of the arena...

Yea, I'm here...everything taken care of?...

Good.

He hangs up and walks into the arena. He passes by some Knicks players enter their locker room.

Mystery Man, "Good game Wil...see you soon."

Wilson Chandler looks up with a confused look only to watch the mysterious man turn the corner, unable to recognize the man.

As he walks passed a guard in front of the vistor's (Clippers) locker room, the guard is about to stop him when the man flashes something to him from the inside of his coat pocket.

The guard replys, "Oh sorry, please go ahead..."

The man nods and walks into the locker room.

The mystery man calls out, "Hey rook..."

Eric Bledsoe looks up and angrily answers, "WHAT?"

Mystery Man, "Hey, don't let this game get you down. Things will get better I know it...anyway, do you know where Neil is?

Bledsoe looks away, "yea, whatever....who are you anyways?

Just as the mystery man was about to show the rookie what he showed the guard, DeAndre Jordan came over, "Hey man! How have ya been!?? I'm sure you got important business to take care of...Neil is in an office at the end. I think he is talking with Coach."

As the mystery man thanks DJ and walks away...

Bledsoe, "You know him?? What do you think he is doing here??

[..]

The office where Interm. GM Neil Olshey is speaking with Coach Vinny Del Negro

Neil, with a worried toned, "Vinny, you got to turn things around! No one is happy! The team needs to get better! Practice everyday if you have to!

Clippers Head Coach Vinny Del Negro (VDN), "I'm doing the best I can with these guys! There is nothing wrong them, but they aren't the perfect fit for the system. I told you that in the offseason! We should have forgot about LeBron and signed some better...

The mystery man knocks on the door and interupts VDN. "ahem.."

Neil, even more worried, "Vinny, I'll talk to you later...What do you want?

VDN walks out off the office.

The Mystery Man shuts the door behind him, "Didn't you get the memo...?"

[Psychedelic™]

Photo 1: Kaman: Ugghh, Blake tops Amar'e but we still fuckin' lost. Chandler: Man, don't be such a crybaby!

Photo 2: Amar'e: Blake beat me but you can't handle me DJ!

Photo 3: Amar'e: Yeaaaaah! It's over!!! We win. HOOOOORAAAYY!!

[George7]

If the bulls will trade Deng I think it will be stupid,beacuse he's great player.

well Deng for (Ben) Gordon would have been interesting....

reports say he's being shopped, Bulls say no...

i want to hear what the GM has to say

I was on a trip so I couldn't comment,but Deng is still on the team,we're counitng on him though and of course we rely on him to play greatly and get an ending to the rumors.
BUT ,I want to say that this Deal could be triggered,if Pistons offer what we want.Deng is important,but not indespensable....

[kibaxx7]

Thierry • got an extra 3 points for actually saying "Tie"

That's what I'm talking about

[KidJustin]

CLIPPERS HIRE A NEW GM
The Clippers have struggled early this season despite rookie Blake Griffin's dominant play, which lead to the organization to hire a new GM, KidJustin.

It was quite surprising that the organization would demote Neil Olshey at the end of their short 3-game Eastern Conference road trip instead of waiting until they went back to Los Angeles where they will be enjoying a long home stand.

There is very little known about him, which raises speculations on why he was chosen to be the new GM. His Wikipedia page is short and simply reads:

Most well known playing playground (Street) basketball in Los Angeles, but disappeared from everyone's radar.

The Clippers fired Mike Dunleavy last season from his GM position shortly after he stepped down as head coach, Neil Olshey served as interm GM. Olshey was most recognized for his additions in the last draft, picking up both Al-Farouq Aminu and Eric Bledsoe. His free agency decisions were not as highly regarded.

Owner, Donald T. Sterling (DTS); President, Andy Roser; and Head Athletic Trainer Jasen Powell are the only hold overs now. Neither were able to be reached for comments.

The demotion of Neil Olshey does not cost DTS any money as he was already on the payroll either way; and speculations are that KidJustin's contract is quite minimal due to his lack of experience. The hiring of KidJustin allows the organization to shake things up without DTS unloading his wallet.

KidJustin did tweet this:

On a mission to turn the Clips around! Expect big things. and soon! GO CLIPPERS!

The Clippers will face off against the Bulls in Chicago later tonight where another rookie GM was hired this season, GM George Koukoulis was asked to comment on the Clippers awkward decision.

It is really interesting to see what this move by the Clippers will have as a result. I don't know KidJustin at all, but I'm waiting for a great surprise from Donald Sterling. As for know, I'm focusing for the game against the Clippers, and hopefully my team will get the win today. Good Luck to the new GM, and hopefully he can get Clipps back on the winning track.

[KidJustin]

Contest: #5 - Who? What? Where? When? Why? How.....?

How did KidJustin get the GM job for the Clippers??
A) Clipper Player or Staff recommended and/or known from past
B) Got his way in because of money, A LOT OF MONEY
C) Killed/Threatened/Bribed/Blackmail/Mafia or Gang ties/something criminal
D) Jedi Mind Tricks

Contest type: Prediction/Multiple Choice
Rewards: Winner(s) will receive 20 Points
Length of Contest: Open until: Unknown. Some later Chapter when it is revealed
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: N/A

Good luck!

[Bucket]

A) Clipper Player or Staff recommended and/or known from past

[Warlock95]

Contest 5: A

Picture 1:
KAMAN: Aww, man! My pet spider got lost!
CHANDLER: Uh, C-Chris, w-was that a g-giant mutated sp-spider?!

Picture 2:
AMARE: Poster time!
JORDAN: Photo-bomb time!

Picture 3:
AMARE: Victory is OURS!!!! Hey, look, even the Clippers would like to give me a high-five.
GOMES: Stop celebrating, Stoogemire. It ain't over-
*buzzer*
GOMES: -yet.

His Wikipedia page is short and simply reads:

Most well known playing playground (Street) basketball in Los Angeles, but disappeared from everyone's radar.

And on the bottom,

This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

[Mandich]

A) Clipper Player or Staff recommended and/or known from past

[George7]

My Quote:It is really interesting to see what this move by the Clippers will have as a result.I don't know KidJustin at all,but I'm waiting for a great surprise from Donald Sterling. As for know,I'm focusing for the game against the Clippers,and hopefully my team will get the win today. Good Luck to the new GM,and hopefully he can get Clipps back on winning track.


Answer:B!

Well A seems really obvious,so I'm waiting for a great surprise!

[kibaxx7]

I'm gonna say B too.

Was checking Page 1 and just saw you created 'Toine Walker! Genius

[Psychedelic™]

A) Clipper Player or Staff recommended and/or known from past

[rise]

A) Clipper Player or Staff recommended and/or known from past

because D seemed unlikely

[KidJustin]

Was checking Page 1 and just saw you created 'Toine Walker! Genius

Surprisingly he's been big in Pheonix...

looks like the Steve Nash effect is still alive

at the end of the month i'll recap what happened around the NBA...im pretty sure Mr. Shimmy will be featured

And on the bottom,
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This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

are u going to add the the wiki page? haha

[dare]

Yup A is pretty obvious, going for B

[KidJustin]

Chapter III. The Note

Vistor's tunnel just before tipoff

VDN is taking one last look at his notes as he looks out of the tunnel, remembering his past two years in this building. The cheers grow silent as he hears his heartbeat getting louder.

Suddenly, VDN startled and grabbed to the side. GM KidJustin is the one that pulled him away, "Sorry, we never formally introduced each other. I'm the new GM, KidJustin. I know a lot has been going on in the past few hours, I just didn't want to interrupt any planning you had for this game. I know how much a win here would mean to you."

VDN shakes his hand, slightly nervous, "Yea..."

KidJustin, "Haha, don't worry Vinny, you got this..."

Suddenly, as if KidJustin became a whole new person. His tone became serious, almost sinister as he hands VDN a note. "Take it easy already...haha"

VDN opens the note, and suddenly looks startled. He looks up but KidJustin is already gone.

[Warlock95]

I think that's a ransom note...

Who'd Justin wanna kidnap though (assuming the answer is "B" )?

[KidJustin]

CHICAGO BULLS 1-2 Streak: 1L		vs.		LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 2-3 Streak: 1W
United Center - Chicago, IL
Nov. 13, 2010 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Matchups
Derrick Rose		PG	Baron Davis
Kyle Korver		SG	Eric Gordon
Loul Deng		SF	Ryan Gomes
Carlos Boozer		PF	Blake Griffin
Joakim Noah		C	Chris Kaman

GORDON'S TIES CAREER HIGH IN POINTS, CLIPPERS WIN IN 2OT



THE FACTS: Clippers dominated most of the game with their defense. They forced the Bulls to shoot 45% in the first compared to their 72%. Coach Vinny Del Negro also took a chance and sub-ed in DeAndre Jordan for Chris Kaman early. Kaman would end up playing with the second unit in the 2Q where the Clippers would end up enjoying a 14 Point lead. Derrick Rose kept on fighting however and eventually got the Bulls within 2 points in the 4Q, he would end up forcing a turnover in the next possession and moved the ball ahead where Ashton Kutcher, I mean Kyle Korver hit a big 3 to give them their first lead. On the following play Baron Davis would get fouled, hit his first FT but miss his 2nd. Luckily DeAndre Jordan grabbed the rebound and put the Clippers back up by 3 with a dunk. Rose kept on and eventually tied the game and pushed a 4 point lead. By this time, Blake Griffin has tweaked his ankle but was still able to play so Eric Gordon took over and tied the game up at 108. The Bulls had 11 seconds to set up an offense but a poke by Baron Davis lead to Eric Gordon diving on the ground to save the ball, but since LA had no more time outs Baron was forced to throw up a prayer at half court that bounced of the rim and then out. Overtime. Gordon continued to carry the load scoring 7 out of the Clippers first 12 points leading to an 10-2 run. Rose, Deng, and Korver tired to fight back and would tie the game. Gordon had a chance to win it with 4 second remaining, but missed after some solid defense by Kyle Korver. Overtime...#2. This time Blake, bad ankle and all, helped out Gordon and continued to contest shots, grab rebounds, and even sealed the game with a posterizing dunk on Omer Asik.

THE STAT: Clippers defense won them the game despite turning the ball over 35 times!

QUOTABLE: new GM KidJustin, who happen to be watching the game in the stands decided to seat himself right next to the Bulls new GM George K., "Look out! Clippers are going to be big this season. This game was real fun! Don't ya think George? They really handled the Bulls! I know you don't know me, but after this you better recognize! See ya in LA!"

GM George K responded, "It was a loss which can occur from time to time.But I still think the Bulls will complete a great season and look far to the playoffs.Also,I want you to know that a surprise is on its way.Hopefully it will be a pleasant one!"

Doris Burke just finished an interview with Coach Vinny Del Negro when a piece of paper fell out of his coat pocket as he was walking back through the tunnel. Doris picked it up and opened it. It read "I know why they hired you..." along with a surveillance photo of now former Clippers GM Neil Olshey and new Spurs owner Thierry Tirieux secretly exchanging a package. Doris with a puzzled look on here face hid the note from the camera man.

HOT: Blake Griffin had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots. He only missed 3 baskets.

NOT: Chris Kaman had 0 points, he did not even put up a shot attempt. He did not play late in the 4th nor in either OT. He only had 23 minutes compared to DeAndre's 37 minutes.

GOOD MOVE: DeAndre Jordan had 3 blocks tonight, his last one came in 1OT when Carlos Boozer had a chance to take a 2 point lead with only 6 seconds remaining. DJ not only swatted the ball but forced it off of Boozer, along the Clippers 4 seconds to set up a game winner.
(Eric Gordon would miss the shot and the game would go into 2OT)

BAD MOVE: The game was close and Blake continued to play hard, but after a missed shot by Kyle Korver hit the backboard. The ball was already a turnover and going to the Clippers, but Blake's intense play already put him in the air to try to get the rebound. He ended up landing awkwardly and twisted his ankle, luckily it was only minor

Injuries: Blake Griffin twisted his ankle late in the 4Q. He would re-enter the game and play all 10 minutes in both overtimes. He is considered hurt and day-to-day. He will not miss any games


Next Game: vs Raptors


Final Score: 2 OVERTIME
CHICAGO BULLS (129) - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (136)

Player of the Game:
Eric Gordon

Tie Career high 41 Points

Pressbook










Create-A-Caption
During tonight's Clippers, we got some wacky photos and its your chance to tell the story!

Create a caption that fits either of the follow photos:
Photo 1:Rose gets around Blake for the layup

Photo 2: Jordan blocks Bogans from behind

Photo 3: Jordon defense Boozer's layup attempt

ATTENTION Agents: Participating in Create-a-Caption will earn you a maximum of 1 Point per photo. Captions must make sense and be unique! Create-A-Caption postings for this game will be open until 2 games from now, vs. Houston Rockets

Game recap layout inspired by dare and George7

[KidJustin]

NEWS AROUND THE NBA

BOGUT REACHES CAREER 3000TH REBOUND

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BOSTON STILL ON TOP

Despit the Super Friends teaming up in South Beach. Boston proves they are still the top team in the East.

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IVERSON SAYS HE WANTS A NEW CONTRACT

No one was sure if Iverson was going to still be in the NBA after last season and the off season. Now he is publicly saying that he wants a contract for next season, and maybe more.

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MELO AND ROSE NAMED PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

No one was sure if Iverson was going to still be in the NBA after last season and the off season. Now he is publicly saying that he wants a contract for next season, and maybe more.

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TRADE RUMORS AROUND THE NBA

[Warlock95]

Picture 1:
GRIFFIN: Must...block...shot...
ROSE: Sorry, too slow.

Picture 2:
JORDAN: Surprise!
BOGANS: Aw man, my grandma is taking pictures!

Picture 3:
BOOZER: This shot is dedicated to my girlfriend!
JORDAN: And she will reject you, like I will do to your shot!

[Kubik]

Very nice win against Bulls. Rose goes grazy but you have enough fire power to take away win. Keep it up!

[kibaxx7]

Superb win over Chi-Town. Nice to see Gordon playing like that.

[KidJustin]

Chapter IV. Welcome

Clippers training facility in Playa Vista

GM KidJustin walks into the Clippers training facility as the team practices, "Coach, do you mind if I interrupt your practice for a moment? I want to talk to everyone.

VDN, "Sure, and you can just call me Vinny. All right guys huddle up. Our new GM has something to say..."

KidJustin, "First off, I want to congratulate all of you on your hard fought victory against the Chicago Bulls the other night. It was a fun game and I could tell that you all had fun. It was also a good game to rub in my buddy George's face, haha.

Now, I'm sure all of you know by now that I have taken Neil's place. I am very devoted to helping change the culture of the organization into a winning one, I see a lot of talent and promise in all of you. I also promise to be completely open with all of you, I hope we can develop a bond like a family. Chemistry is the key for all of use to be successful.

Which is why I am letting you all know now that I will be looking long and hard at our roster and if I feel I must, we will make some changes. I will be speaking with each one of you through out this week and get a better understanding of what you feel your role is and what we need to do to bring in more wins for this team.

That is all for now."

Chris Kaman whisper to Ryan Gomes, "Who does this guy think he is?

Ryan, "I don't know man, but it looks like he is in charge...we'll just see what happens. Don't worry about it big man. Just play basketball.

Kaman, "I think DJ knows this guy....hey DeAndre"

DJ, "whassup?"

Kaman, "You know this guy right? How did he get here? Did you recommended him for the job?"

DJ, "Whoa, don't get so worked up. Yea I know KJ, we got way back. But I was as surprised as anyone how he got the job. No idea. But don't worry about, he's a good dude.

[..]

KidJustin from accross the court, "Yo, DJ! after practice let's got eat at Houston's. Catchup on old times. And see if EJ and Blake want to come. I want to talk with you three.

[KidJustin]

Contest: #6 - Decisions, Decisions...

As the new GM of the Clippers, what will KidJustin's first move be??
A) Make a trade (Bonus Points players and/or draft picks involved are correctly named)
B) Release/Sign a player (Bonus Points players involved are correctly named)
C) Fire/Hire new Staff (Bonus Points staff involved are correctly named)
D) Do nothing with the team, but increase media publicity (Bonus Points if type of publicity stunt is correctly named)

Contest type: Prediction/Multiple Choice
Rewards: Winner(s) will receive 10+ Points
Length of Contest: Open until: Next Clipper Media news break
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 2 & 3, latest Clippers Media News

Good luck!