[2K11]History in the Making - Chapter 2 + Articles

Wow Gasol in Knicks!

Good shit. I'd recommend just simming RTG2 because once you play 2K11, you'll never want to play 10 again.

Yeah once you play 2k11 you wont want any part of 2k10.

How did they ended up with the pick?

Nice idea. I like that Nets lineup (Harris, Mayo, Outlaw, Murphy/Favors, Lopez)

once again GS does just "OK" in a draft *sigh*

Greivis on the Rockets. Cool. Maybe he can learn a thing or two from K-Mart.

Knicks look good with Gasol, and Nets with Mayo too

Wow Gasol in Knicks!

Yup, the Knicks might become relevant again...too bad it's not the other Gasol

Good shit. I'd recommend just simming RTG2 because once you play 2K11, you'll never want to play 10 again.

Yeah once you play 2k11 you wont want any part of 2k10.

Haha we'll see

How did they ended up with the pick?

It's randomed according to the odds received for last season's standings. Everyone below the Grizzlies' spot was moved up one and the last non-lottery team takes the last spot

Nice idea. I like that Nets lineup (Harris, Mayo, Outlaw, Murphy/Favors, Lopez)

Yes, they are pretty decent now

once again GS does just "OK" in a draft *sigh*

Too bad they didn't get a higher pick

Greivis on the Rockets. Cool. Maybe he can learn a thing or two from K-Mart.

Perhaps so

Knicks look good with Gasol, and Nets with Mayo too

On Paper they look a lot better now, I'd agree

Prologue

All eyes and ears in Memphis were focused upon the empty podium of the sudden press conference by Grizzlies Owner Michael Heisley. As seconds ticked away on the clock, beads of sweat began tickling down the faces of many Grizzlies fans. Afterall, Heisley had said that it was a very important announcement for the city of Memphis and the Grizzlies franchise.

After what seemed like an eternity, the 71 year old billionaire Grizzlies owner finally appeared from a limo. Dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, Heisley walked past the crowd of media and onto the podium, as he sat down, his Rolex Datejust Diamond-clad watch gleamed in the sunlight. After the spokesperson made the introductions, Heisley gave an all-important-cough and began his well prepared speech, from a script written well before the occasion.

"....and so, due to the above reasons; from this day henceforth the Memphis Grizzlies will cease all operations. Before the protests come in, let it be know that you are the cause of this outcome. As you have failed on numerous occasions to purchase tickets and goods, we have fallen into financial difficulties. You are the people responsable for this and you can go fuck yourself." Almost on cue, Heisley flipped up the middle finger towards the camera, holding the pose for a few seconds before standing up to leave, his ridiculously expensive watch sparkled in mockery as he does so "I got nothing else to say, this is farewell, Memphis"

Roars of disbelief and anger filled the streets, but there was nothing they can do as Heisley has left the city, for good.

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David Stern sat in silence at his luxurious office. His league, no, his Kingdom had just lost one of it's 30 pieces, which means less revenue for commissioner Stern, or as he calls himself, King Stern. It had been three days since the announcement was made and he could not think of a solution out of this. For once, his herd of underlings fails to deliver what the lord of the NBA wants.

"Honorable sir, you have a request for an urgent meeting" Stern's 60 year old, 250 pound secretary bowed at the door as she made the announcement
"Who is it?"
"I don't know sir, he only insisted on the fact that it was urgent"
Stern sighed, he was not in the mood for visitors "...send him in then"
After another bow, the secretary walked off, Stern turned and looked out the window at the beautiful sea view.

Just as he gazed into the distance, wondering what the day will bring, a sound at the door snapped him back to reality
"Ahem"
Stern turned around at the owner of the sound, it was a young asian man who stood six foot one inches in his crisp new suit and freshly highlighted medium length hair. Stern measured him from top to bottom, but a name could not register.
"Who might you be?" Stern asked abruptly, before the young man could speak.
"Well, my name is Leo Lai." the man replied "I am a 20 year old male from both Hong Kong and New Zealand"
"20...Excuse me, but why are you here? In case you don't know, you don't make applications for the NBA Draft here" snapped Stern, resentment building up quickly at his time seemingly being wasted
"Draft?" Lai repeated with a laugh "No, I'm not here for the draft. I'm here with a proposal"
Now Stern was somewhat intrigued, but annoyance still rang within him "What proposal? I'm a very busy person you know? Make it quick"

Lai smiled, strolled around the office and examined little figures and decorations around the posh office. He could feel Stern's eyes gazing into his back as he moved. Finally, he paused.
"What about, a new NBA team?" Lai turned around and popped the question
Flabbergasted, Stern bursted out inspite of himself "What?"
"I said, how about a new team for your league?" Lai replied with a smirk "My team, if you will"
"You are kidding me, right?" Stern laughed at last "You are 20, and you say you have enough money to run an NBA team? You can't even afford the salary of the worse player in the D-League!"
"If you want proof, I could get signatured proof of how much money I got" still smirking, Lai stated calmly "lets just say that there are about...nine zeros or so in my bank account?"
At this, Stern fell into his chair, but a huge grin broke on his face "You are serious, yes? and you want a NBA franchise?"
"Of course" Lai replied firmly "Why else would I be here"
Stern couldn't believe his luck "Well, you have it, an expansion franchise; Excuse me for a second sir, and do take a seat" he motioned for Lai to sit down as he dialed up his secretary
"Get me a press conference, my Kingdom is saved"

"So, lets talk specifics shall we?"

Wondering where the team will be. Hong Kong? jk.

Laughed when Heisley told the crowd "go fuck yourselves".

King Stern loses again!

ooh i know something u all dunno

Oh look, Sit is Valor's new BFF.

You are the people responsable for this and you can go fuck yourself." Almost on cue, Heisley flipped up the middle finger towards the camera

Hilarious Can't wait Valor!

Stern isn't exactly painted in the most flattering light here. Interested to see where your new team is.

Oh look, Sit is Valor's new BFF.

You got it wrong. BFFL WORD!!!

If this is what I think it's going to be then I'm definitely going to follow this.

Laughed when Heisley told the crowd "go fuck yourselves".

Heisley fucked up Memphis big time, as he did with Vancouver

King Stern loses again!

Not really, he gets what he needs/wants - a new team and cash

ooh i know something u all dunno

Hilarious Can't wait Valor!

Thanks Thierry, glad you enjoyed it

Stern isn't exactly painted in the most flattering light here. Interested to see where your new team is.

No he isn't As for my new team, it'll be revealed soon

If this is what I think it's going to be then I'm definitely going to follow this.

Haha thanks dare, i'll try not to disappoint


Expansion Draft Rules, protected lists from all 29 teams coming right up

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2010 NBA Expansion Draft Protected Players

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My guess is already wrong, I thought this will be an all NLSC team

My guess is already wrong, I thought this will be an all NLSC team

lol na, not my type of thing hope you'll still enjoy it though

I'm still going to enjoy it, seeing from the protected players I have no idea who you're going to pick. It seems there is no good players left in there.

why don't you do a contest? just a suggestion..

Get Rodrigue Beaubois,CJ Miles,Tony Allen,Frye and Darko! There's you're starting 5!