X's T'wolves (NBA 2K11)

[The X]

I like the trade, now you have a pretty good three point shooter out there.

I have Ellington on bench & Love & Beasley are good spot up 3 point shooters, but I needed some 3pt shooting from that 2 guard spot

[The X]

Hey Lambros, well done son. Kings just traded you to be John Wall's backup (for 5 minutes per game) in Washington for Patrick Mills (who is bound to be starter now & shine ) and the Wizards' 2012 1st Round Draft pick

I shouldn't laugh though since Andy Woodson barely gets off Magic bench. He's already demanded a trade

[The X]

LEAGUE NAMES LINEUPS FOR 2012 T-MOBILE ROOKIE GAME


ROOKIE LINEUP

STARTERS
C- Gus Knight (Cha)
F- Johan Svensson (Min)
F- Art Burks (Uta)
G- Perry Buchanan (Atl)
G- Floyd Bradley (Min)

BENCH
C- Chuck Long (NYK)
F- Lloyd Murphy (Den)
F- Jin Lam (Cle)
G- Leslie Berry (NJN)
G- William Witt (Por): 2.4ppg, 1.5apg, 32.1% FG, 30.8% 3Pt, 65.2% FT (don't know how he made it )

Notable Snub: G- Chuck Smith (Tor): 10.6ppg, 3.7rpg

SOPHOMORE LINEUP

STARTERS
C- DeMarcus Cousins (Sac)
F- Blake Griffin (LAC)
F- Wesley Johnson (GSW)
G- Evan Turner (Phi)
G- John Wall (Was)

BENCH
C- Cole Aldrich (OKC)
F- Ed Davis (Tor)
F- Paul George (Ind)
G- Xavier Henry (Mem)
G- Eric Bledsloe (LAC)

Notable Snub: F- Derrick Favors (NJN): 9.1ppg, 8.4rpg, 2.1bpg

[Fresh8]

Wow, I made it ahead of Chuck Smith... THE CHUCK SMITH!

[The X]

LEAGUE NAMES LINEUPS FOR 2012 ALL-STAR GAME


EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STARS

STARTERS
C- Dwight Howard (Orl) - 6th All-Star Appearance
F- Amar'e Stoudemire (NYK) - 7th All-Star Appearance
F- Lebron James (Mia) - 8th All-Star Appearance
G- Joe Johnson (Atl) - 5th All-Star Appearance
G- Rajon Rondo (Bos) - 3rd All-Star Appearance

BENCH
C- Andrew Bogut (Mil) - 2nd All-Star Appearance
F- Josh Smith (Atl) - 1st All-Star Appearance
F- Andre Iguodala (Phi) - 2nd All-Star Appearance
G- Gilbert Arenas (Was) - 5th All-Star Appearance
G- John Wall (Was) - 2nd All-Star Appearance
F- Zach Randolph (Was) - 2nd All-Star Appearance
G- Brandon Jennings (Mil) - 1st All-Star Appearance


NOTABLE SNUBS:
G- Derrick Rose (Chi): 27.1ppg, 7.2apg, 1.4spg
G- Dwayne Wade (Mia): 25.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.0apg, 2.3spg, 1.3bpg
C- Brook Lopez (NJN): 18.5ppg, 10.4rpg, 2.8bpg
F- Chris Bosh (Mia): 19.1ppg, 10.5rpg, 1.0bpg
F- Paul Pierce (Bos): 18.2ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3spg

WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STARS

STARTERS
C- Tim Duncan (SAS) - 14th All-Star Appearance*
F- Pau Gasol (LAL) - 4th All-Star Appearance
F- Kevin Durant (OKC) - 3rd All-Star Appearance
G- Kobe Bryant (LAL) - 14th All-Star Appearance
G- Chris Paul (NOH) - 5th All-Star Appearance

BENCH
C- Yao Ming (Hou) - 9th All-Star Appearance
F- Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) - 11th All-Star Appearance
F- Rudy Gay (Mem) - 1st All-Star Appearance
G- Monta Ellis (GSW) - 1st All-Star Appearance
G- Stephen Curry (GSW) - 1st All-Star Appearance
G- Manu Ginobili (SAS) - 3rd All-Star Appearance
G- Chauncey Billups (Den) - 6th All-Star Appearance

* Injured, will be replaced by C- Andrew Bynum (LAL) - 1st All-Star Appearance


NOTABLE SNUBS:
G- Tyreke Evans (Sac): 28.3ppg, 4.4rpg, 4.3apg, 2.5spg
F- Carmelo Anthony (Den): 24.3ppg, 8.9rpg
G- Deron Williams (Uta): 19.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 8.8apg, 1.1spg
F- Kevin Love (Min): 21.0ppg, 10.4rpg
G- O.J. Mayo (Mem): 22.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.7spg

[The X]

Wow, I made it ahead of Chuck Smith... THE CHUCK SMITH!

Rookie-Sophomore game picks best two of each position & Smith is 3rd on pecking order at SG behind starters Buchanan & Berry. If Raptors started Smith, he'd be starting for Rookies

But yes, hard to believe you are in front of "The Chuck Smith"

As you will see with All-Star teams, you do get quite notable snubs in 29 game seasons due to uneven schedules for teams. If you've played 22-23 games before ASW & another team has played 15-16, the player from the former will make it. Good to see some snubs though, just like real life

[kibaxx7]

No Derrick Rose? No Dwyane? But Manu.

[Valor]

How on earth did Sit make it with that statline, most absurd selection EVER in the rookie challenge maybe?

[shadowgrin]

Witt must have had some connection with a higher up and pulled some strings. Derek Fisher, NBA players union president.

[The X]

:lol: How on earth did Sit make it with that statline, most absurd selection EVER in the rookie challenge maybe?

Witt must have had some connection with a higher up and pulled some strings. Derek Fisher, NBA players union president.

Both those thoughts had already cross my head

[The X]

2011/12 2nd TRIMESTER UPDATE (PART ONE)


Whilst continuing to fight nagging injuries, the Minnesota Timberwolves continued to build on their solid play from the first trimester by going 14-8 in the second trimester to finish finish 28-25 (0.526). The Timberwolves sit in ninth place, a mere half game out of the eight and final playoff spot, although the Spurs have been making a push lately and are a further game and a half back. The trimester also saw GM David Kahn finally make his mind up on the point guard fiasco, dealing Jonny Flynn to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal that netted Minnesota with shooting guard Eric Gordon and the Clips' 2012 1st Round Draft Pick.

Performance-wise, franchise power forward Kevin Love is still the team's leader, continuing to average a 20-10 for the season, but nagging injuries have meant that forward Michael Beasley, in a contract year, has stepped up his game. Eric Gordon looks like a great snag for the Timberwolves, as he was quickly signed to a 5 year extension by Kahn. The addition of Gordon seems to have irked Corey Brewer, who was in the midst of a career season to date, but he has now been relegated to a backup role. There was more consistency from rookies Johan Svensson and Floyd Bradley, both of whom have recently cracked the team's starting lineup. Meanwhile, despite flashes of brilliance at times, injuries have cost Ricky Rubio half the season so far. Third stringer Marcel Moore played admirably in Rubio's absense but clearly isn't going to press him or Bradley much for more minutes.

As we enter the final trimester, coach Jay Triano must continue to try to seamlessly integrate Eric Gordon to the team without disrupting chemistry as the Timberwolves make a push for their first ever playoff berth sans and post-Kevin Garnett. Regardless of whether they make the playoffs or not, this is proven to be a landmark year in Minnesota, with the hi octane T-wolves bringing fans back to the Target Center as the franchise's future seems bright once again.


PLAYER STATS

F- Kevin Love: 20.2ppg, 9.9rpg, 50.4% FG, 45.1% 3Pt (PER: 21.53)
G- Eric Gordon: 19.1ppg, 2.0spg, 51.0% FG, 35.0% 3Pt (PER: 17.46)
F- Michael Beasley: 18.4ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.2bpg, 1.2spg, 48.9% FG, 39.5% 3Pt (PER: 17.84)
F/G- Corey Brewer: 12.3ppg, 1.1spg, 49.3% FG, 33.3% 3Pt (PER: 15.96)
G- Floyd Bradley: 9.1ppg, 4.5apg, 1.1spg, 41.8% FG, 9.7% 3Pt (PER: 10.58)
G- Ricky Rubio: 8.4ppg, 5.7apg, 42.1% FG, 13.6% 3Pt (PER: 17.19)
F- Johan Svensson: 6.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 45.1% FG (PER: 13.08)
F/G- Martell Webster: 6.5ppg, 44.0% FG, 45.2% 3Pt (PER: 9.16)
G- Wayne Ellington: 5.4ppg, 49.4% FG, 41.4% 3Pt (PER: 12.48)
G- Marcel Moore: 4.7ppg, 2.5apg, 37.0% FG, 14.3% 3Pt (12.47)
F/C- Jordan Hill: 4.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.1bpg, 35.1% FG (PER: 8.38)
C- Nikola Pekovic: 3.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 48.9% FG (PER: 12.11)
G- Malcolm Hoffman: 2.7ppg, 36.4% FG, 33.3% 3Pt (PER: 19.03)
C- Joel Przybilla: 1.8ppg, 5.7rpg, 45.5% FG (PER: 6.06)
F- Benjamin Branch: D-League
G- Marc Scott: D-League

[The X]

2011/12 2nd TRIMESTER UPDATE (PART TWO)


STANDINGS

All records are pro-rata over 82 game season.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston: 48-11 (0.810)
Atlanta: 40-20 (0.667)
Chicago: 31-17 (0.647)
Miami: 28-17 (0.625)
Cleveland: 31-20 (0.611)
Charlotte: 31-20 (0.611)
New York: 31-25 (0.550)
Washington: 34-42 (0.444)
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Milwaukee: 28-37 (0.435)
Indiana: 23-31 (0.421)
Orlando: 23-34 (0.400)
Toronto: 25-40 (0.391)
New Jersey: 20-37 (0.350)
Philadelphia: 20-37 (0.350)
Detroit: 14-31 (0.313)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Oklahoma City: 37-11 (0.765)
Golden State: 37-23 (0.619)
LA Lakers: 37-25 (0.591)
Houston: 34-25 (0.571)
Denver: 37-28 (0.565)
Dallas: 37-28 (0.565)
New Orleans: 31-25 (0.550)
Utah: 34-28 (0.545)
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Minnesota: 28-25 (0.526)
San Antonio: 31-34 (0.478)
Memphis: 23-34 (0.400)
Portland: 23-42 (0.348)
Sacramento: 17-37 (0.316)
LA Clippers: 17-37 (0.316)
Phoenix: 17-42 (0.286)

LEAGUE LEADERS

SCORING:

G- K.Bryant (LAL): 31.5ppg
F- K.Durant (OKC): 30.8ppg
G- T.Evans (Sac): 28.3ppg
F- D.Nowitzki (Dal): 27.4ppg
G- D.Rose (Chi): 27.1ppg


REBOUNDS:

F- T.Duncan (SAS): 14.6rpg
C- D. Howard (Orl): 11.4rpg
C- K.Perkins (Bos): 10.6rpg
F- C.Bosh (Mia): 10.5rpg
C- B.Lopez (NJN): 10.4rpg


ASSISTS:

G- R.Rondo (Bos): 10.4apg
G- J.Kidd (Dal): 10.2apg
G- D.Williams (Uta): 8.8apg
G- R.Westbrook (OKC): 8.7apg
G- C.Paul (NOH): 8.4apg


STEALS:

G- R.Brewer (Chi): 2.7spg
G- L.Barbosa (Tor): 2.7spg
G- M.Ellis (GSW): 2.7spg
G- M.Ginobili (SAS): 2.5spg
G- T.Evans (Sac): 2.5spg


BLOCKS:

C- B.Lopez (NJN): 2.8bpg
C- K.Perkins (Bos): 2.2bpg
F- D.Favors (NJN): 2.1bpg
F- L.James (Mia): 2.1bpg
C- E.Okafor (NOH): 2.0bpg


PLAYER EFFICIENCY RATING (PER):

F- K.Durant (OKC): 32.2
G- D.Wade (Mia): 30.9
G- K.Bryant (LAL): 29.8
G- D.Rose (Chi): 28.8
G- T.Evans (Sac): 27.6

[The X]

Sorry guys, still no pics. PSN has been down since before Easter & probably won't be up for another few weeks, so looks like it was be a bit of an invisible season as far as pics go.

[Valor]

Sorry guys, still no pics. PSN has been down since before Easter & probably won't be up for another few weeks, so looks like it was be a bit of an invisible season as far as pics go.

I heard it's back on now, looking forward to ur updates with pictures soon haha

[The X]

Sorry guys, still no pics. PSN has been down since before Easter & probably won't be up for another few weeks, so looks like it was be a bit of an invisible season as far as pics go.

I heard it's back on now, looking forward to ur updates with pictures soon haha

I'll have to check. If so, updates with pics will come from now on. Unfortunately won't have pics for middle bit of season, which is a shame because there were a lot of great pic worthy moments

[Valor]

Sorry guys, still no pics. PSN has been down since before Easter & probably won't be up for another few weeks, so looks like it was be a bit of an invisible season as far as pics go.

I heard it's back on now, looking forward to ur updates with pictures soon haha

I'll have to check. If so, updates with pics will come from now on. Unfortunately won't have pics for middle bit of season, which is a shame because there were a lot of great pic worthy moments

Yeah thats one of the (few) bad things about playing on console - can't snipe pics and store whenever you feel like it

[The X]

Yep. I could use digital camera but too time consuming and pics look no good.

Got PS3 firmware update but PSN still down.

[Fresh8]

Witt must have had some connection with a higher up and pulled some strings. Derek Fisher, NBA players union president.

I think this is the most plausible explanation.

[kibaxx7]

Nice to see the Warriors up there.

[The X]

Nice to see the Warriors up there.

Yep, they had a great trimester, as did Bucks. Mellis & Scurry are ripping it up I guess the addition of Wes Johnson is helping too

[The X]

This one is still rolling. Dropped a couple of tight games, but still a chance for playoffs.

Now PSN is back up, I'm starting to get pics up.

And for Thierry, check out Svensson's line (37mins, 22pts, 12rebs, 5asts, 3blks & 2stls) against Duncan & Spurs

[Valor]

Now PSN is back up, I've got all old boxscores and other stuff uploaded and starting to get pics up too.

Awesome, guess the article i read last week was only for the states or something

[The X]

Now PSN is back up, I've got all old boxscores and other stuff uploaded and starting to get pics up too.

Awesome, guess the article i read last week was only for the states or something

Nah, it actually came up a day or so after you posted last week. I just hadn't got around to uploading all the old boxscores.

[Valor]

Now PSN is back up, I've got all old boxscores and other stuff uploaded and starting to get pics up too.

Awesome, guess the article i read last week was only for the states or something

Nah, it actually came up a day or so after you posted last week. I just hadn't got around to uploading all the old boxscores.

Ah i see, haha cool Looking forward to more updates man

[The X]

Now PSN is back up, I've got all old boxscores and other stuff uploaded and starting to get pics up too.

Awesome, guess the article i read last week was only for the states or something

Nah, it actually came up a day or so after you posted last week. I just hadn't got around to uploading all the old boxscores.

Ah i see, haha cool Looking forward to more updates man

Will be light this week since I'm currently working from home over this weekend and have a few late ones ahead of me this week also (as has been for last 6 weeks )