This post marks the 500th reply for this dynasty. While it isn't that big of an achievement compared to Sit's (it's about a fourth as big
), its still a first for me. While it seems lame not to wait until I hit the millennium mark, I'm not sure I will get there, so here is the first (and hopefully not last) milestone celebration for Nellieball! To celebrate, here is a walk down memory lane with my many failed dynasty attempts. (Basically the ones that weren't good enough to even be in my signature) Check them out and bump them if you are really bored. Failed Dynasties
Seattle Supersonics (2K6) - Buried at the very bottom of the association section, this ugly all-text association only went for one game. Looking back, it is poorly written and riddled with typos. Everyone's gotta start somewhere I guess.
Orlando Magic (2K7 - A major improvement. Made a ridiculous trade, had nothing fancy except for some rich text, and it only lasted half a season, but it was fun and had a very small cult following. My Blazers association was very similar, except I actually finished it.
Utah Jazz (Live 08) - First of two busts with Live 08. Got off to a pretty good start, but fell apart because I copied Chaser's format too much, and I got bored or something.
Seattle Supersonics (Live 08) - I thought it had potential, and I still think it could have been better than Flying High In The ATL. It was a The X-style dynasty with my cellar dweller hometeam. Unfortunately, a lack of pictures, poor format and seasonal disinterest in the NBA ended this one.
Detroit Pistons (2K6) - Had low expectations for this, as it was simply a temporary dynasty until I got my RROD'ed 360 back. May actually finish this one if/when my 360 kicks the bucket again though.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2K9) - Like the Sonics one, I am disappointed this one failed to go anywhere. It was to be the successor to Flying High, and the main competition for Sit. Unfortunately, I went through a long period of depression right after I started this. It began a losing streak.
Phoenix Suns (2K9) - Cut/pasted my Wolves association and tried to turn it into a kick-ass Suns association. Unfortunately, I never got around to playing a single game.
Philadelphia 76ers (2K9) - Kicked the depression and got into the NBA again, but it was the wrong team at the wrong time.
Chicago Bulls (2K10) - Glad this one failed, as it allowed me to finish this up. Was kinda fun, and I had a Brad Miller + Tyrus Thomas for Boozer (not unlike the Amare trade in this one) in place. My Player sidelined it, then my 360 eating the disc killed it.
Shoutouts!
Sit. A huge influence, who has made two of my favorite dynasties of all time (and a pretty great Lakers one too!), followed this from the beginning and has, at times singlehandedly, kept this section alive and relevant. Not to mention to awesome sig he made me.
Martti. has followed my stories since my 2K7 days, when I was a nobody on the forums. Major kudos for following since the Blazers, and going on to be one of the most distinguished dynasty-makers on the site. You should really invest in a newer basketball game though
The X's Bobcats dynasty was so good that it made me join the forums, and to this day is my favorite. He has also been a recent follower, and has given me some good advice.
Thierry has been an avid follower and also helped keep this section alive. Though they never seem to last, he always has an association going.
Cartar has been a follower since the Flying High days, and perennial force in prediction contests.
Valor is another longtime follower and dynasty enthusiast. I'm flattered to see him taking some inspiration from my Hawks dynasty in some of his associations. Thanks for following and helping keep this section alive.
Clutch is a great poster and dynasty maker, who coined Anthony Randolph's nickname, and has made some good comments.
Lightning Strike gets my vote for NLSC rookie of the year. Intelligent poster who, like many others have said, has made a great start here.
newc is a fellow Andris Biedrins fan and solid follower. Always good to have you around in this section.
Skillmatic has been an erratic poster here, but has checked in here a few times, and also followed Flying High.
hova- - It's great to have you back on the forums! I really liked your Knicks dynasty, and your Bobcats is looking even better. Thanks for following as of late.
dare019 has been a very active follower since he joined and a rapidly improving poster.
Andrew doesn't even know this association exists, but without him this site wouldn't exist.
I know there are a few of you who I have overlooked, and for that I apologize. I appreciate each and every one of you who gives my humble association a look. I really couldn't have done this without you. I feel lame making this, considering Sit just made a big shoutout post two days ago, but I simply couldn't resist.
I don't get what you mean though, All-Star games scores always run high so you 
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Sorry.
but the trade is pretty much better for Detroit.
Would have loved D Wade and Bosh together though.