*Heart & Hustle* Memphis Grizzlies Dynasty ::1-0::

[-BHZMAFIA-]

Sim Quarter Length- 12 minutes
Playoff Length- 7-7-7-7
Sim Injuries- Yes
Sim Type- Intervention
Level- Superstar
Quarter Length- 12 minutes
CPU Assistance- Off
Shot Control- User
Fgrep15 Sliders (EDITED)

I will be starting my Memphis Grizzlies Dynasty as soon as I get my PC version of NBA Live 2005. I will be playing on 12 minute quarters so I can get realistic substituion pattersn the Grizzlies use. After playing with Fgrep's edited sliders, I think they fit me very well and the stats are pretty realistic for 12 min quarters. This dynasty will have more creative thought and better recaps than before. My next post will include a magazine along wtih a team depth analysis of the team. Following that will be the beginning of my season.

HEAD COACH- Hubie Brown (College-Niagara '55)

ASSISTANT COACHES- Hal Wissel (College-Springfield '60, '70, Indiana '61)
Brendan Brown (College-Northwestern '93)
Tony Barone (College-Duke '71)
Lionel Hollins (College-Arizona State '75)
John Welch

Strength-and-Conditioning Coach- Mike Curtis (College-Virginia '98)

Athletic Trainer- Scott McCullough (College-Toronto '94)

[Wormy10]

I like how you put the coaches' etc. schools, is that were they coached before or where they graduated

I liked your 2004 dynasty also, I'm sure this will be nothing less

[cocobee]

Nothing says Grizzlies like SbHZmAFiA! I know this will be a top notch dynasty!

We keep missing each other on MSN. but-I'm looking for you.

[NNpF]

I hope you get the game quickly, I can't wait for you to start.

[-BHZMAFIA-]

Thanks for all the comments. I should have my team depth analysis up ASAP.

Nothing says Grizzlies like SbHZmAFiA! I know this will be a top notch dynasty!

We keep missing each other on MSN. but-I'm looking for you.

I know, it's hard to catch up with you. I'll just PM you the info.

[Riot]

Your dynasties always rock, play all 82 games man!

[Wormy10]

Yea, play em' all

[-BHZMAFIA-]

***October Issue of SLAM Magazine***


Grizzlies Depth Analysis p. 56


Grizzlies Depth Analysis 2004

Depth Analysis: Point Guards-Troy Bell

Position: G
Born: 11/10/80
Height: 6-1 / 1,85
Weight: 180 lbs. / 81,6 kg.
College: Boston College '03

2004-05 Outlook:
Bell told the Commercial Appeal last month he’s fully healed from the offseason knee injury, and will challenge rookie Antonio Burks for the third point guard spot behind Jason Williams and Earl Watson. Bell is an explosive scorer who showed in college he’s capable of putting up points quickly. Furthermore, a season spent going against Williams and Watson every day in practice should help him immensely. Bell expects to play more than 34 minutes this season, although minutes are tough to find behind workhorses Williams and Watson. But should he stay healthy, it’s likely that head coach Hubie Brown will find minutes for him.

Depth Analysis: Point Guards-Antonio Burks
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Position: G
Born: 02/25/80
Height: 6-0 / 1,83
Weight: 195 lbs. / 88,5 kg.
College: Memphis

2004-05 Outlook:
Locals fans rejoiced when the Grizzlies’ acquired Memphis native Burks. As mentioned above, he will compete with Troy Bell to find minutes behind incumbents Jason Williams and Earl Watson. While minutes might be hard to come by for both of them, much like Bell last season, Burks will gain valuable experience going against Williams and Watson in practice. His minutes may depend on what head coach Hubie Brown is looking for in a given situation, Bell is more of a scorer, while Burks’ strength is setting up the offense.


Depth Analysis: Point Guards-Earl Watson

Position: G
Born: 06/12/79
Height: 6-1 / 1,85
Weight: 190 lbs. / 86,2 kg.
College: UCLA '01

2004-05 Outlook:
Watson should remain the primary backup to Jason Williams, playing approximately 20 minutes per game in Brown’s 10-man rotation and stepping in as a capable starter should Williams suffer an injury. Watson will be looking to get his shooting percentages back up to where they were in 2002-03, and expect him to remain among the top backup point guards in the league.

Depth Analysis: Point Guards-Jason Williams

Position: G
Born: 11/18/75
Height: 6-1 / 1,85
Weight: 190 lbs. / 86,2 kg.
College: Florida '98

2004-05 Outlook:
Williams will again enter the season as the team’s starting point guard. He is the catalyst of the Grizzlies’ up-tempo offense, as along with James Posey, Mike Miller, Pau Gasol and Lorenzen Wright, the unit was one of the most exciting starting lineups in the league. Barring injury, he will get the bulk of the minutes at the point, and play a big role in the team’s attempt to get back to the playoffs.



Depth Analysis: Shooting Guards-Andre Emmett

Position: G
Born: 08/27/82
Height: 6-5 / 1,96
Weight: 230 lbs. / 104,3 kg.
College: Texas Tech

2004-05 Outlook:
Emmett is an explosive scorer with excellent quickness and athleticism, and is a player the Grizzlies coveted. He and fellow rookie Antonio Burks are in the same position Troy Bell and Dahntay Jones were in last year: young players the team covets looking for playing time behind established veterans. Emmett and Jones will be competing for minutes behind Mike Miller and Bonzi Wells, but where Emmett will benefit this season is in practice, going head-to-head with Miller and Wells every day.

Depth Analysis: Shooting Guards-Dahntay Jones

Position: G-F
Born: 12/27/80
Height: 6-6 / 1,98
Weight: 210 lbs. / 95,3 kg.
College: Duke '03

2004-05 Outlook:
As mentioned above, Jones will be competing with rookie Andre Emmett for minutes behind Mike Miller and Bonzi Wells. The coaches love Jones’s athleticism and explosiveness, but his field goal percentage has to improve for him to see increased minutes. Were his shooting struggles last season a case of rookie jitters? Since he didn’t get many minutes, he may have been pressing when he did get in the game. If that’s the case, any rookie nervousness will be gone this season, and his numbers, should improve.

Depth Analysis: Shooting Guards-Mike Miller

Position: F-G
Born: 02/19/80
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 218 lbs. / 98,9 kg.
College: Florida '02

2004-05 Outlook:
The big question with Miller entering this season is the health of his back, which has bothered him in each of the last two seasons. Miller says he’s healthy and ready to go, and should be in line for a big season with Bonzi Wells providing lots of competition for the starting two-guard spot. If Miller can avoid prolonged offensive droughts he might emerge as one of the most valuable players on the team. He’s a deadly three-point shooter, and also has the ability to drive to the hoop. With the passing ability he showed in place of Williams last season, Miller established himself as a triple-threat that not many teams can boast.

Depth Analysis: Shooting Guards-Bonzi Wells

Position: G-F
Born: 09/20/76
Height: 6-5 / 1,96
Weight: 210 lbs. / 95,3 kg.
College: Ball State '98

2004-05 Outlook:
While the team loves his scoring off the bench, Wells will push Miller for the starting two-guard spot in training camp. In 17 games as a starter with the Grizzlies last season, Wells averaged 14.2 ppg, and he was a starter for much of his final three seasons in Portland. Miller-Wells will be one of the most interesting and competitive preseason battles, but both players should play close to the same amount of minutes, regardless of who starts.



Depth Analysis: Small Forwards-Shane Battier

Position: G-F
Born: 09/09/78
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 220 lbs. / 99,8 kg.
College: Duke '01

2004-05 Outlook:
Battier embodies what the Grizzlies look for in their second unit: hustle, hard work, good defense, and the ability to put points on the board when called upon to do so. He has seamlessly made the transition from starting 78 games in his rookie season, to 47 games in 2002-03, and then becoming a full-time sixth man last season. Much like the shooting guard situation with Mike Miller and Bonzi Wells, expect Battier to get the bulk of his minutes off the bench, but push incumbent starter James Posey every day in practice.

Depth Analysis: Small Forwards-Brian Cardinal

Position: F
Born: 05/02/77
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 245 lbs. / 111,1 kg.
College: Purdue '00

2004-05 Outlook:
Nicknamed “The Custodian” for his willingness to dive for any loose ball that comes available, Cardinal is one of the hardest-working players in the NBA, a trait that will allow him to fit right in with the Grizzlies. At 6-8, 245 pounds, he can alternate between small forward and power forward, depending on the matchup. Where he falls in Hubie Brown’s rotation will be one of the most interesting aspects of the preseason.

Depth Analysis: Small Forwards-Ryan Humphrey
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Position: F
Born: 07/24/79
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 235 lbs. / 106,6 kg.
College: Notre Dame '02

2004-05 Outlook:
Humphrey was coming into camp looking to make a name for himself, but has been limited due to a foot injury. If the injury heals in time for him to get minutes in preseason games, Humphrey will need to show off the athleticism and shooting skill that made him a first round pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, as he is facing steep competition at the small forward position.

Depth Analysis: Small Forwards-James Posey

Position: G-F
Born: 01/13/77
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 215 lbs. / 97,5 kg.
College: Xavier (Ohio) '99

2004-05 Outlook:
Barring injury, Posey should be the team’s starting small forward again. His ability to contain the league’s best players makes him invaluable to the Grizzlies, and his defense was as big of a reason why the team had the success it did last season.



Depth Analysis: Power Forwards-Pau Gasol

Position: F
Born: 07/06/80
Height: 7-0 / 2,13
Weight: 240 lbs. / 108,9 kg.
From: Spain

2004-05 Outlook:
Expect Gasol to become an all-star this season. He has gained lots of experience since coming to the NBA, and after seeing his performance in the Olympics, he has shown that he is capable of being one of the best PF's in the game. Pau should recieve the same amount of time as last season because of the rotation coach Hubie Brown uses.

Depth Analysis: Power Forwards-Bo Outlaw
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Position: F
Born: 04/13/71
Height: 6-8 / 2,03
Weight: 220 lbs. / 99,8 kg.
College: Houston '93

2004-05 Outlook:
Outlaw may see limited time this season with the Grizzlies acquiring Brian Cardinal who will play both the SF and PF positions. Outlaw stated that he doesn't care who gets the minutes, he just wants to win games. If an injury occurs at the SF or PF spot, you can expect Outlaw to get more time.

Depth Analysis: Power Forwards-Stromile Swift

Position: C-F
Born: 11/21/79
Height: 6-9 / 2,06
Weight: 230 lbs. / 104,3 kg.
College: Louisiana State '02

2004-05 Outlook:
This is av ery important season for Swift. West said this season will determine what type of hype Stromile will recieve during next offseason. Swift will play backup center behind Lorenzen Wright once again this season. Judging from Swift's preseason play, he is looking more determined to have a successful season.



Depth Analysis: Centers-Jake Tsakalidis
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Position: C
Born: 06/10/79
Height: 7-2 / 2,18
Weight: 290 lbs. / 131,5 kg.
From: Greece

2004-05 Outlook:
The Grizzlies are happy to have Tsakalidis back, because he feels up the lanes with his size. Since the Grizzlies lacked to get a big man during the offseason, Tsakalidis, Wright and Swift will have to come together to produce numbers of a complete center.

Depth Analysis: Centers-Lorenzen Wright

Position: C
Born: 11/04/75
Height: 6-11 / 2,11
Weight: 240 lbs. / 108,9 kg.
College: Memphis '98

2004-05 Outlook:
This will be Wright's 4th straight season starting at the center position for the Grizzlies and is just 1 of only 2 starters that have been with the Grizzlies since they moved to Memphis with the other one being Jason Williams. With his heart and leadership, he will bring alot of fire to the Grizzlies team. After the Grizzlies didn't get their big man in the off-season, that motivated Lorenzen to become a better competitor on the inside. Wright should have a great year in Memphis this season.

[Wormy10]

Gettin' off to a good start already

[NNpF]

Wow...You put so much time and effort into this and it always looks so good and it's always so interesting. Just steal some money and go buy the game tomorrow.

[PRoPuLsiOnDJ]

Wow...You put so much time and effort into this and it always looks so good and it's always so interesting. Just steal some money and go buy the game tomorrow.

i think he already has the game

[-BHZMAFIA-]

Wow...You put so much time and effort into this and it always looks so good and it's always so interesting. Just steal some money and go buy the game tomorrow.

i think he already has the game

Nope, I don't have it yet, but I should have it today or tomorrow most likely.

[PRoPuLsiOnDJ]

oh ok ... so are those pics from live '04?

[-BHZMAFIA-]

oh ok ... so are those pics from live '04?

Yes, I thought since I didn't have the game yet, that I could use 04 pics just to do the team depth analysis and since its still like the offseason, it was a good idea because its like the new season hasn't started yet.

[Wormy10]

Good idea

[-BHZMAFIA-]

2004-05 CONFERENCE STANDINGS


EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Divison
Boston Celtics 0-0
New Jersey Nets 0-0
New York Knicks 0-0
Philadelphia 76ers 0-0
Toronto Raptors 0-0

Central Divison
Chicago Bulls 0-0
Cleveland Cavaliers 0-0
Detroit Pistons 0-0
Indiana Pacers 0-0
Milwaukee Bucks 0-0

Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks 0-0
Charlotte Bobcats 0-0
Miami Heat 0-0
Orlando Magic 0-0
Washington Wizards 0-0




WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks 0-0
Houston Rockets 0-0
Memphis Grizzlies 0-0
New Orleans Hornets 0-0
San Antonio Spurs 0-0

Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets 0-0
Minnesota Timberwolves 0-0
Portland Trailblazers 0-0
Seattle Supersonics 0-0
Utah Jazz 0-0

Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors 0-0
Los Angeles Clippers 0-0
Los Angeles Lakers 0-0
Phoenix Suns 0-0
Sacramento Kings 0-0

***The standings will be updated each week***

[Wormy10]

One question that is way off the topic
Where do you guys get the little team icons like these at?
I was thinking of starting a dynasty and ive searched over the web and cant find good ones
I figured making a new thread would be a waste thats why im asking here

[Riot]

go to like yahoo sports or fox sports then just use the icon or the logo they use for every team page.

[Wormy10]

Ok, thanks
That really helps alot

[-BHZMAFIA-]

Grizzlies Trim Roster
Former Boston College star and veteran Outlaw We're Released

By Ronald Tillery
October 31, 2004


Antonio Burks was very relieved that he stayed on the team

Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown didn't wait til' Monday to announce who he would let go for the 2004-05 season. The Grizzlies had 17 players listed on their roster, and they had to trim the roster down to 15 players. "This was a tough decision," said Hubie Brown. "Outlaw one of the brightest spots on our team. His veteran leadership (on and off the court) just made us a better team. We only did this because of his contract size, and we are trying to stay at the league's cap size."

Troy who injured himself during the Grizzlies training camp understood the decision Brown and the Grizzlies had to make. "This was just one of those things. I'm pretty sure I will have another chance at playing, and I'm glad that I had the chance to come and play for a great group of guys and the fans were great as well," Bell said.


Bell was the former Big 10 Conference Player of the Year at Boston College

Other Grizzlies players who were pretty close to packing their bags was Ryan Humphrey and Antonio Burks. The Grizzlies drafted Jones last year in the 1st round. Burks didn't exactly have a guarenteed contract and that's why it was speculation on him going before Bell. Burks contract is smaller though, since he was taken in the 2nd round and Bell was a 1st round pick.

Memphis will have their opening night on November 3rd against the Washington Wizards in the all-new FedEx Forum.

Props to cocobee for giving the newspaper format

[Riot]

Very nicely done Mafia. Keep it up. Your presentation rocks.

[The Future]

uh-oh...I cant wait for this so start!!!

[Spinners]

Nice dynasty mafia!

I can't wait untill it starts.

[HuskiesCeltics]

I am going to post a dynasty over here, do you mind if I use the magazine and newspaper format?

[cklitsie]

I am going to post a dynasty over here, do you mind if I use the magazine and newspaper format?

Just pick a different magazine and newspaper and make a layout that's not exactly the same...