The City: Epic Comeback vs Mavs (1-0)

[newc]

One thing is for sure: Biedrins is gone.

[Bucket]

Biedrins gone?

[Houndy]

PART II: AROUND THE NBA: TRADES, STANDINGS, AND MORE

The disgruntled Ron Artest was finally traded from Los Angeles to New York with Derrick Caracter for Shawne Williams and Ronny Turiaf.

As the Carmelo Anthony situation became more apparent that he would stay in Denver, the Knicks decided to get a player to help them with their playoff run. Artest has been known as a defensive player, a one that coach Mike D'Antoni likes.

"Ron can give us an element of defense we never had. He can shut down LeBron and Kobe."

LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS
LAL trades Ron Artest and Derrick Caracter to NYK for Shawne Williams and Ronny Turiaf

ORL trades Ryan Anderson and Daniel Orton to PHI for Thaddeus Young and a 2011 2nd round pick

PHI trades Tony Battie to POR for Sean Marks

MIL trades Micheal Redd, Garrett Temple and a 2011 2nd round pick to MIN for Sebastien Telfair and Corey Brewer

PHO trades Mikeal Pietrus to OKC for Thabo Sefolosha and Royal Ivey

NBA AWARDS

NBA STANDINGS

WESTERN CONFERENCE
*1. Spurs 55-27
2. Mavericks 52-30
*3. Lakers 44-38
*4. Trail Blazers 44-38
5. Rockets 50-32
6. Grizzles 46-39
7. Hornets 46-39
8. Nuggets 44-38
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T9. Thunder 42-40
T9. Warriors 42-40
11. Jazz 40-42
12. Suns 40-42
13. Clippers 33-49
14. Kings 28-54
15. Wolves 26-56

EASTERN CONFERENCE
*1. Heat 57-25
*2. Bulls 54-28
*3. Celtics 53-29
4. Magic 52-30
5. Pacers 39-43
6. Hawks 38-44
7. Bucks 38-44
8. Knicks 37-45
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9. 76ers 37-45
10. Cavaliers 36-46
11. Bobcats 35-47
12. Wizards 34-48
13. Nets 32-50
14. Pistons 28-54
15. Raptors 28-54

*Division Leader

Well what a surprise! The East has 4 losing teams in the playoffs! Let's see if any upsets occur.

Coming up next... Part III: Playoffs and Hall of Famers

[Kubik]

Didn't like trade from Lakers. But I like your review

[maksie]

nice to see Westbrook and Rose duo in the all nba 2nd team : ))

[Pistol]

Nice review man, very simple and to the point. How serious do you think the Lakers are about getting Carmelo Anthony? Kind of off topic I know, but anyways the only thing I didn't like was the colors. Some people like the different colors for every team, but I'm not a fan. I can't see what the Pacers record is. Good job though.

[Houndy]

Didn't like trade from Lakers. But I like your review

Thanks, the Artest deal actually makes sense. Artest was averaging like 3.3 points per game, and Williams was averaging about the same, and they were both upset with their roles.

nice to see Westbrook and Rose duo in the all nba 2nd team : ))

Yeah they did really good this season.

Nice review man, very simple and to the point. How serious do you think the Lakers are about getting Carmelo Anthony? Kind of off topic I know, but anyways the only thing I didn't like was the colors. Some people like the different colors for every team, but I'm not a fan. I can't see what the Pacers record is. Good job though.

Thanks. I think (as an ESPN analyst said) that the Nuggets are trying to get Landry Fields/Gallinari by scaring the Knicks with talks with the Lakers. And yeah, I thought it looked bad (colors) so I'll change it.

[Houndy]

PART III: PLAYOFFS, RETIREMENTS, AND DRAFT LOTTERY

Dan Gilbert was wrong. The Heat killed Gilbert's promise, with a Game 7 win over the Lakers.

With 10 seconds to go and the Lakers up by two and 10 seconds left, LeBron James had the ball. He passed it to Eddie House who then took a shot fake and passed to an open Chris Bosh, who banked in a three to give the Heat their first championship with the Big 3.

"When I first shot it, I was like 'Crap. I just lost us the Finals.' But then it went in." said an ecstatic Bosh after the shot to give the Heat a 101-100 win.

PLAYOFF RESULTS


Quick Recap: The Pacers provided the biggest shocker, by beating the Magic in Overtime in Orlando. However, the Heat were just too good, going 12-3 in the first 3 rounds. The Hornets upsetted the Mavericks like in 2008, dominating the Mavs in every category. We all got the Finals we wanted, LA vs Miami. Miami's Chris Bosh nailed a three to give the Heat the championship. LeBron James was the MVP, averaging 28.6 points per game, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists.

RETIRED PLAYERS

Kurt Thomas, 16 years pro, 38, Center
Shaquille O'Neal, 19 years pro, 39, Center (Hall of Famer)
Juwan Howard, 17 years pro, 38, Power Forward
Francisco Elson, 8 years pro, 35, Center
Joe Smith, 16 years pro, 35, Power Forward
Theo Ratliff, 16 years pro, 38, Center
Jason Kidd, 17 years pro, 38, Point Guard (Hall of Famer)
Grant Hill, 17 years pro, 38, Small Forward

They will all be missed, especially Shaq, Jason, and Grant, who were all fundamental toward their team's success.

Part IV: Draft

[Bucket]

Jason, Shaq and Grant retired I will miss them...

[Houndy]

Jason, Shaq and Grant retired I will miss them...

I know, it's sad. For the next HoF ballot, Grant will probably be in the HoF

EDIT: I have room for 5 more NLSC'ers, sign up if you want too

[Bucket]

Houndy, I can send another guy info?

[Houndy]

Houndy, I can send another guy info?

For next-next season..

[rise]

Nice championship-winning three from Chris Bosh!

Jason, Shaq and Grant retired I will miss them...

I know, it's sad.

It is. Hall of famers for sure.

[Radioman]

Nice performance by the Pacers , but finally swept by the Heat.

So the "Big 3" won their first Title.


What are your plans for the next season? Playoffs for sure


Huge characters retiring, but thats the way it goes.

[Houndy]

Nice performance by the Pacers , but finally swept by the Heat.

So the "Big 3" won their first Title.


What are your plans for the next season? Playoffs for sure


Huge characters retiring, but thats the way it goes.

I was shocked when I saw the Pacers win, they were a terrible 37-45. My plans for next season is playoffs, hopefully as a high seed, and to make it past the 2nd round.

I did a for fun sim, and the Wolves were the 1 seed, 54-28 expect some madness

[Fresh8]

This is looking better. Told you so keep it up

[Radioman]

I did a for fun sim, and the Wolves were the 1 seed, 54-28 expect some madness

When i sim a season 10 times i have 10 different Champions so dont worry

[Rta]

Nice recap man.
The big 3 win they first title and im sure it isnt they last champ.

[Houndy]

Before I post the draft analysis, here is the lottery

EDIT: Thanks to Lamrock for the template, I used it for my draft coverage.

[Houndy]

PART IV: THE DRAFT


Welcome to the 2011 NBA Draft from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Today dreams will come true, hearts will be broken, and 60 players will be drafted. Let's see what the draft has in store for us. Part One of the Draft: Lottery!

1. Kyrie Irving|PG|Duke|- A smart move by the Kings organization, upgrading from Benu Udrih, to a faster and more productive Kyrie Irving. They now hope to build Irving, Tyreke Evans, and DeMarcus Cousins.
Draft Grade: A

2. Terrence Jones|SF|Kentucky|- I'm not sure that most of you get why the Pistons made this move. They get young talent in Jones, and Tayshaun Prince was planning to leave via Free Agency. A nice upgrade for them.
Draft Grade: B+

3. Perry Jones|SF/PF|Baylor|- I love this pick by the Raptors. Even if he doesn't start, he could win 6th man of the year in his rookie season. He has the range of a shooting guard, but the rebounding abilities of a center. Great pick by the Raptors.
Draft Grade: A+

4. Kemba Walker|PG|Conneticut|- This pick is interesting, because the Wolves have a good backup in Ridnour. Looks like David Kahn has his obsession for picking point guards back again. Kemba can be different, but still, it's another point guard not needed.
Draft Grade: C+

5. Josh Selby|SG|Kansas|- This move comes in need for a decent shooting guard who doesn't jack up threes every time he gets a chance (I'm looking at you Anthony Morrow). It's a pretty decent move, but could be better. Like picking up a small forward.
Draft Grade: B-

6. Harrison Barnes|SF/PF|North Carolina|- I guess this means they needed a backup for Blake Griffin, or to improve at the small forward spot. I really think they should've picked up a better center, in a trade, or in Jonas Valanciunas.
Draft Grade: C+

7. Jan Vesely|SF|Czechoslovakia|- Never knew I would say this, but the Wizards have a pretty good roster. They got John Wall, Nick Young, a tall (6'11) Vesely, Blatche, and McGee. The Wiz look good for the future. I like this move.
Draft Grade: B

8. Jonas Valanciunas|C|Lithuania|- Finally MJ! FINALLY! Michael Jordan has finally made a right move. When he announced he wasn't resigning Nazr Mohammad, people were wondering why. Mohammad has some great years in Bobcat land. But he pulled the trigger on a nice draft pick. A nice big man who can shoot. Damn, I need one of those.
Draft Grade: A+

9. Alec Burks|SG|Colorado|- Cavs suck lol. Just kidding! If I wrote that, I would be getting a long letter from Dan Gilbert in Comic Sans font! Anyway, Burks fills their need at the shooting guard position. Maybe he can be the next LeBron!
Draft Grade: B-

TRADE!

2012 1st Round|-----------------| #10 Pick
The Philadelphia 76ers have sent Elton Brand and the number 10 pick of the 2011 NBA draft to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Cole Aldrich and a future first round pick

10. Jared Sullinger|PF/C|Ohio State|- With Jeff Green leaving, the Thunder decided to pick an extra power forward to back Ibaka, or to even start, in Elton Brand, and a Center in Jared Sullinger. Great pickup, and since this team looks like a playoff team next year, the pick will be in the 20's, something that won't matter to the Thunder. For the Sixers, Aldrich is an upgrade over Spencer Hawes. Looks like rising star Ryan Anderson will get the starting nod, which is a smart decision by the Sixers.
Thunder Trade Grade: A|76ers Trade Grade: B|Draft Grade: A

11. Travis Leslie|SG|Georgia|- The Jazz aren't used to having Lottery Picks, but after a horrendous season, and new coaches for the first time in 23 years, the Jazz are gonna live here for a while. While Leslie is good, they reportedly have interest in Marcus Thornton. D-League star right here.
Draft Grade: D+

12. Derrick Williams|PF|Arizona|- With the loss of Amar'e still in Phoenix, the Suns decided to get better. Instead of Hakim Warrick, you have the younger and more athletic Derrick Williams, who looks to be the next Amar'e.
Draft Grade: B+

TRADE!

#13 pick|-----------------| 2012 2nd round pick

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded the 13th pick of the 2011 NBA Draft and Nick Collison in exchange for Andris Biedrins and a future second round pick.

13. Jimmer Fredette|PG|BYU|- The Warriors decided to get rid of long time big man Andris Biedrins, practically for Enes Kanter, who the Warriors are rumored to draft with the 14th pick. Jimmer provides a scoring punch and a nice backup for Stephen Curry. He can also play the shooting guard spot, but probably will be Steph's backup.
Warriors Trade Grade: B-|Thunder Trade Grade|C-|Warriors Draft Grade: B+|

14. Enes Kanter|C|Switzerland|- The NCAA didn't let him play, so Enes went back to Turkey and whooped ass over there, came back, and now is selected by the Warriors, who now have a pretty center core. With Udoh, Kanter, and Collison as the 5's, expect the team to go have a good season. We better watch Enes Kanter and Udoh. They're gonna fight for the starting spot.
Draft Grade: A-

[Mandich]

Wow you really like to copy other guys

[George7]

Let's see how the first pick from the Kings will turn out...
Nice two picks from you.Hoping they will help you better than Biedrins.

[Houndy]

Let's see how the first pick from the Kings will turn out...
Nice two picks from you.Hoping they will help you better than Biedrins.

The Kings look good, but are gonna suck because of Irvings inability to get shots. And yeah, I hope Jimmer does great for my bench, and that Enes can possibly start.

Wow you really like to copy other guys

Do you mean by trading Biedrins? I don't like him, and I was planning on picking Kanter and trading him in the season. Then this offer came up, and Jimmer was still on the table. Don't get riled up because we think a like okay?

EDIT: And if you're talking about the actual templete, I used Lamrocks and gave him credit. And for the picture, it's the first thing that pops up on Google Images when you type in "NBA draft".

[Mandich]

Do you mean by trading Biedrins? I don't like him, and I was planning on picking Kanter and trading him in the season. Then this offer came up, and Jimmer was still on the table. Don't get riled up because we think a like okay?

I wasn't thinking about that , it was a good move , Biedrins suck.

Yes I know you gave him credit , but you have to have something original , not just copy other people.

[Houndy]

Do you mean by trading Biedrins? I don't like him, and I was planning on picking Kanter and trading him in the season. Then this offer came up, and Jimmer was still on the table. Don't get riled up because we think a like okay?

I wasn't thinking about that , it was a good move , Biedrins suck.

Yes I know you gave him credit , but you have to have something original , not just copy other people.

Only thing I see different between yours and his is shorter recaps and no trade pictures. Don't say you didn't use his template. It's obvious you did use it. I mean, you even put his future role position! Please don't make this a war between Associations, I like yours. If Lamrock has a problem with it, then I'll deal with it. But only thing you're trying to do is to prove how "better" your association is. Just chill, and update your association.