I'm Coming Home. - Chapter 1

Yes I'm still going to keep 'This Is My NBA' going. The reason I'm doing this is because I want a story that concentrates on the growth of one team. Yes I love doing my other Association and will keep it going. I haven't gotten bored of that one at all, the reason I want to do this is so I can have a team of my own. I will be using the New York Knicks because my usual favorite 2k team is the Nuggets. Now that the Nuggets have lost Melo and Billups I have no real interest in them. I want to make this Knicks team into the best team in the NBA. My Question to you guys is whether I should starts this from season one with Melo and Billups on the team from the get go or should I sim the first season and start my coverage from the off-season. I am fine with it either way, I just want to know what you guys prefer.

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I like that you started a 1 team association. Personally i dont mind if you start in 2010 or 2011- just write a good story and i am sure you will , intro looks good so far.

It seems you are very dedicated to this one

I'm with Osaki. Either 2010 or 2011 works well. I'd say pick whichever one makes you more likely to stay engaged and continue the story.

Good luck!

2010-2011 Season Recap: Part 1 of 3



Season Ending Injuries Around the League
(HOU) Y. Ming – Torn ACL (78G, 15.5ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.3bpg, 28.5mpg)
(IND) P. George – Torn MCL (45G, 2.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.4spg, 32.2mpg)
(IND) D. Jones – Torn Achilles (3G, 7.7ppg, 1.0spg, 17.3mpg)
(MEM) M. Gasol – Torn MCL (14G, 8.2ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.5bpg, 30.1mpg)
(NYK) C. Brewer – Torn MCL (38G, 9.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.3spg, 20.7mpg)
(OKC) K. Perkins – Torn MCL (1G, 2.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0bpg, 12.0mpg)
(POR) M. Camby – Torn MCL (30G, 4.6ppg, 9.3rpg, 1.4spg, 1.7bpg, 28.6mpg)
(SAS) D. Blair – Torn Patellar Tendon (65G, 8.8ppg, 9.0rpg, 25.7mpg)
(UTA) M. Okur – Torn MCL (60G, 11.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.0bpg, 26.1mpg)
(UTA) A. Kirilenko – Torn MCL (36G, 11.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.9spg, 1.2bpg, 33.1mpg)


Already Found a Fuck up - Deron Williams plays for NJN, oops.

Coaching Hirings & Firings
Dec20 Bobcats Fire Larry Brown/Hire Vince Eisley
Dec20 Timberwolves Fire Kurt Rambis/Hire Jimmie Bremer
Dec23 Raptors Fire Jay Triano/Hire Lamond White
Dec31 Pistons Fire John Kuester/Hire Jud Witt
Mar18 Raptors Fire Lamond White/Hire Terry Hale
Mar19 Cavaliers Fire Byron Scorr/Hire Jackson Matthews

Significant Free Agent Signings
Oct27 Suns sign Larry Hughes (1yr/2.47M)
Dec18 Bobcats sign Michael Finley (1yr/725K)
Dec21 Spurs sign Jerry Stackhouse (1yr/725K)
Jan1 Rockets sign Rafer Alston (1yr/1.69M)
Feb18 Jazz sign Roger Mason (1yr/473K)

Trades
Nov27
Clippers Get: Nenad Kristic
Celtics Get: Jamario Moon, Ryan Gomes
Dec21
Bobcats Get: Chuck Hayes, Hasheem Thabeet
Rockets Get: Gerald Henderson, Morris Peterson
Dec27
Suns Get: Ben Wallace, ‘12 2nd rd
Pistons Get: Jared Dudley, ’12 1st rd
Jan8
Wizards Get: ’11 1st rd
Twolves Get: Yi Jianlin
Jan11
Kings Get: Jamaal Magloire, Joel Anthony
Heat Get: Francisco Garcia
Jan11
Hawks Get: ’12 2nd rd, Travis Outlaw
Nets Get: Marvin Williams
Jan14
Jazz Get: Wayne Ellington
Twolves Get: Flip Murray, Earl Watson
Jan25
Pacers Get: Nazr Mohammad, Royal Ivey
Thunder Get: Josh McRoberts, James Posey
Jan27
Rockets Get: Julian Wright
Raptors Get: Brad Miller, ’11 2nd rd
Jan31
Thunder Get: Luis Scola
Rockets Get: Nate Robinson, Jarvis Hayes
Feb15
Bobcats Get: Corey Maggette
Bucks Get: Boris Diaw, Mike Harris
Feb16
Kings Get: Keyon Dooling, Drew Gooden
Bucks Get: ’12 2nd rd, Marquis Daniels



Team Single Game Records Broken During the 2010-2011 Season
(CHA) 3pt Made
8 - Stephen Jackson (Mar25, 2011)
(CHA) FT Made
21 - Stephen Jackson (Jan15, 2011)
(DAL) Field Goals Made
20 – Dirk Nowitzki (Feb27, 2011)
(IND) 3pt Made
11 – Danny Granger (Jan7, 2011)
(MEM) FT Made
17 – Zach Randolph (Feb8, 2011)
(MEM) Steals
9 – Mike Conley (Jan4, 2011)
(OKC) 3pt Made
11 – Nate Robinson (Dec5, 2010)
(SAS) 3pt Made
10 – Manu Ginobli (Mar18, 2011)
(UTA) Turnovers
13 – Devin Harris (Dec3, 2010)

That's a pretty big improvement from last year in terms of regular season record. Looking forward to seeing how the series vs. Chicago went!

Quick question: Where did you find the layout? Did you make it? It looks really clean and crisp and would love to do something similar.

Kendrick played only one game? Wow that sucks...
Nice to see KD and Russell in all-star team, KD second scoring title
cHeat with very nice record, almost 50 wins...

So the Thunder traded for Scola not bad.

Great season by the Heat- this will be a big competidor for you

I thinks this is going to be a Heat - Mavs Final and i hope the Mavs win it 4:2

2010-2011 Season Recap: Part 2 of 3
- Knicks Regular Season Recap



Significant Injuries During Season
Jan11 - Corey Brewer (38G, 9.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.3spg, 20.7mpg)
Torn ACL - Out for Season
Apr8 - Carmelo Anthony (Played through injury for entire playoffs)
Broken Finger - 4-6 Weeks

Transactions During Season
Oct26 Sent Down to NBADL - Andy Rautins
Played in NBADL entire Season (9.5ppg, 3.6rpg, 0.7spg, 26.6mpg)
Dec3 Free Agent Signed - PF Sean Williams
Feb1 Contract Buyout - SG Roger Mason

Awards
Rookie/Sophomore Game - Landry Fields (32min, 6pts, 6reb)
All Star Starter - Carmelo Anthony (17min, 4pts)
All Rookie 2nd Team - Landry Fields

That's a pretty big improvement from last year in terms of regular season record. Looking forward to seeing how the series vs. Chicago went!
Quick question: Where did you find the layout? Did you make it? It looks really clean and crisp and would love to do something similar.

Yea they played a good regular season, it will be nice to build off of that. Go to this website: http://dynasties.operationsports.com/generator.php?act=create&gid=1&sport=nba

Kendrick played only one game? Wow that sucks...
Nice to see KD and Russell in all-star team, KD second scoring title
cHeat with very nice record, almost 50 wins...

Big disappointment for Perkins and he most likely will not resign with them now. Unless I update his contract myself, maybe I will do that. Fuck the cHeat man, hopefully they don't win the Championship. EDIT: I updated Perkins salary, the Thunder are stuck with him. Hopefully he plays more than a couple minutes next season.

So the Thunder traded for Scola not bad.

Great season by the Heat- this will be a big competidor for you

I thinks this is going to be a Heat - Mavs Final and i hope the Mavs win it 4:2

Yea the Thunder got a good deal in getting Scola, gives them scoring down low. Next season should be fun competing with Miami. I'm rooting for the Blazers, only because my favorite player is Gerald Wallace.

2010-2011 Season Recap: Part 3 of 3

DAMN CHEAT

I was right with Mavs - Heat -- but i was wrong with the Champion

So lets see what happens in Offseason.

Yea they played a good regular season, it will be nice to build off of that. Go to this website: http://dynasties.operationsports.com/generator.php?act=create&gid=1&sport=nba

Thanks! Very helpful

Hard to see the Heat win, but it will just make everyone improve (including NY) for next year.

Fuck cHeat. What was the last game result?

DAMN CHEAT

I contemplated reloading and simming the playoffs again. Now I can just be the one to take down the defending champs.

I was right with Mavs - Heat -- but i was wrong with the Champion

So lets see what happens in Offseason.

Off-Season is coming up soon.

Thanks! Very helpful

Hard to see the Heat win, but it will just make everyone improve (including NY) for next year.

Glad I could help out. Yea, the teams out east put in some work in the off-season.

Fuck cHeat. What was the last game result?

You know, I'm not sure. I'll see if I can find out.

Introduction: June 10, 2011

Carmelo Anthony sat in the conference room by himself. He showed up to the meeting before everyone else. Just three days before Anthony had to watch the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks to capture the NBA Championship. Anthony was still somber about the Knicks early exit from the playoffs. The Knicks couldn’t get more than one win in the playoffs as the Chicago Bulls knocked them out in the first round. Anthony still felt like it fell on his shoulders because he wasn’t performing at his best. He hated the fact that he broke his finger before the playoffs, which affected him greatly. Amar’e Stoudemire was the next person into the conference room. Anthony stood up and shook his hand.

Anthony, “What’s up man?”

Stoudemire, “Not much man, just been resting up. Wondering what this is all about.”

“Probably has to do with our new management.”

After Anthony finished his sentence, Coaches Mike D’Antoni and Herb Williams walked into the room. D’Antoni had a smile on his face as he hugged both of his players. D’Antoni spoke up, “Good to see you guys. Even though the season just got over I’m pretty excited to get going again.”

Williams, “I don’t know how excited I am for the off-season though. They have a pretty new guy at the helm now, should be interesting to see what he can do for us.” Anthony had already sat down at this point and was lost in his mind again. Anthony couldn’t stop thinking about the playoffs. He wants to hoist that trophy up and he envies LeBron James. Anthony’s career has been summed up with great regular season play, but the inability to go deep in to the playoffs consistently. This year Anthony wanted to prove his doubters wrong. Anthony and Stoudemire sat on one side of the table as the coaches sat across from them. They head of the table was empty, obviously getting ready to be occupied by the new general manager of the New York Knicks. Anthony looked up as he saw two figures walk in to the room. Knicks’ owner James Dolan walked in to the room with a young guy behind him. Dolan put his arm around the guy behind him as if to present him to the rest of the guys. Dolan spoke up, “As you guys know, Donnie Walsh became very ill this last month. Due to sickness, he has decided to step down as the general manager and work on getting his health better. He said this kid right here should be the one to take over for him. This is your guys’ new general manager Casey Lee.” Lee waved at the guys sitting at the table and then he sat down at the end of the table. Dolan moved to the other side and sat at the head of the table. “We have a lot to talk about guys, first off let’s hear Mr. Lee here.”

They all turned to the new twenty-five year old general manager, “Well first off it’s an honor to get this position at such an early age. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be helping you guys out. I’m pretty lucky to get to work with two of today’s best players and a wonderful coaching staff. I’m here to help build a team around you guys.”

D’Antoni, “So what’s the plan boss?”

Lee, “Well first off I want to talk about the coaching staff. Coach I know you are all about offense and I love that about you. You have a great offensive scheme and I don’t want to change that. I think you did a great job of making some minor tweaks to fit Melo and Billups into the system. I want you to be able to concentrate on that offense and I’m going to bring in some help for you on defense.”

D’Antoni, “Help?”

Lee, “Someone to come in and teach some defense, that way you can concentrate on offense. I think this guy is going to help make our players play harder on the defensive end. I want our team to be gritty and I want them to play ‘nasty’ in a sense. This guy will do that, if you guys are in.”

Anthony, “We need whatever we can to help us on that end of the floor coach.” Stoudemire shook his head in agreement. D’Antoni reluctantly nodded his head and turned back to Lee.

Lee, “Alright, he has already been contacted and now that you have agreed Coach he should be getting in contact with you soon. It’s Charles Oakley and he is very excited to get to work with you guys. He already stated he isn’t interested on stepping on your toes Coach. He will only concentrate on the defensive side of the ball and stick to getting these guys more physical and playing better defense.”

Dolan had a big smile on his face, “You got me excited kid.”

Lee, “Glad to hear Mr. Dolan. Now moving on to some more important matters; we need to discuss the status of Chauncey Billups. The reason I am talking about this with you guys here Melo and Amar’e, is because you are the leaders of this team. I want to know what the leaders of my team want.”

Anthony, “I love playing with Chauncey, he is a great leader. His leadership got us through a lot in Denver and really helped us last year here in New York.”

Stoudemire, “I agree, I don’t think last year would have been such a success without him leading the way.”

Lee looked over at D’Antoni, “I want him back, but not at the price of his current contract. We will decline the team option and try to work out a smaller contract.”

D’Antoni, “Sounds good to me. I loved having him on the team with us, he helped keep the guys calm and collected on the court. Plus, he is helping with the development of Toney Douglas.”

Lee stood up, “Alright, that is all I have for you guys right now. Once again, I am very excited to get the off-season over with and start our new season.” Everyone shook hands and left the room. Anthony had one thing on his mind and he knew he needed to talk to Chauncey and make sure he comes back to New York next season.

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HEAT BEATING MAVS!?!?!? -.-

Apart from that, looking very good. I also like your sig to be honest. the Nate - Smith one is nice.

- Donnie Walsh forced to step down due to medical condition
- New York Brings in new coach to help with Defense
- List of New York's returning players and expiring contracts


Donnie Walsh has to step down and helps in hiring of new young General Manager
Donnie Walsh has made a lot of questionable moves while in charge of the New York Knicks. All those bad moves aside, he is the man responsible for bringing in Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, and Chauncey Billups. Let's not forget he also drafted Landry Fields in the second round of the NBA Draft. Just when Walsh's luck was starting to turn in his day job, his personal life is takes a big blow. Walsh is currently diagnosed with a disclosed illness. Walsh was very emotional at his press conference, "Today is a very sad day for me. I loved being at the helm of this team and learning from my mistakes. This comes at a bad time for me seeing as how it looked like the fortune of the Knicks has finally turned for the better." Walsh had done a great job getting the pieces there this year and he obviously was excited for the off-season to see what he could do.

Many people were unsure about who would take over for Walsh, but he was quick to talk about his replacement, "After sitting down with owner James Nolan, we are clear on who my replacement should be. We are going to a very young kid that has been working with the organization as a scout. He was one of the guys that helped us find Landry Fields. His name is Casey Le and he is only 25 years old, but he is very knowledgeable and knows what is needed to put a team together. I always wished that someone had given me a break when I was younger, so this is me giving him his break. He better be ready to get right to it though because New York can be ruthless."


Charles Oakley leaves the Bobcats to come back to New York
New York's new General Manager Casey Lee made his first move at the helm of the Knicks. After consulting with the coaching staff, Lee found it necessary to bring in some help on the coaching staff. Oakley, who has a great relationship with Michael Jordan, has been working in Charlotte's coaching staff. On why he left to come to New York Oakley said this, "I jumped at the opportunity to come back to the Garden. This is where the best years of my career were; I love this place and I love the fans." Oakley is being brought in to coach the defense. This enables Coach Mike D'Antoni to concentrate on offense while Oakley takes care of the defense. Lee gave his comment on his first transaction, "We are very excited to have Charles on our staff now. He brings a passion to the game and I hope his intensity rubs off on our players. We are very excited to have this two headed monster coaching our team." Lee's two headed monster remark is a reference to having both Oakley and D'Antoni coaching the team. People wonder if these two can coexist. When will Oakley start wanting to instill his own playing style that might clash with D'Antoni's style.


Chauncey Billups headlines the Knicks that are looking for new contracts this summer
The Knicks have only six players that are not in need of a new contract this summer. Everyone else on the roster is either waiting on the results of their options or waiting to see if the Knicks offer to resign them. Everyone is wondering what direction new general manger is trying to take the team. Lee commented on the upcoming off-season, "We are gearing up for a championship run. We aren't building a team of the future, we are building a team of now. All decisions made are going to be made to help build a championship team." Chauncey Billups was a huge reason for the Knicks getting to the playoffs. He helped bring the team together and was the quarterback of this team. He is a defensive minded player that rubbed off on everyone else. It will be interesting to see if they decide to bring him back or go for a younger point guard who will be around for a while. The Knicks will obviously decline Billups' $14.20M option, but they still might try to resign him for less money. Here is a list of New York's roster:

Returning Players
F Carmelo Anthony
F Amar’e Stoudemire
G Landry Fields
G Toney Douglas
F Renaldo Balkman
G Andy Rautins

Player/Team Options
(Team) Chauncey Billups $14.20M
(Player) Ronny Turiaf $4.36M
(Team) Bill Walker $916K

Players with No Contract
G Kelenna Azubuike
G Corey Brewer
F Sean Williams
F Shawne Williams
F Shelden Williams

The Oak is back- i hope he can learn them some defense and if you dont find another bigman in the offseason you can at least bring him on the floor.

HEAT BEATING MAVS!?!?!? -.-

Apart from that, looking very good. I also like your sig to be honest. the Nate - Smith one is nice.

Yea the playoffs were pretty douche like this season. Thanks, I more in to the simple sigs.

The Oak is back- i hope he can learn them some defense and if you dont find another bigman in the offseason you can at least bring him on the floor.

Yea hopefully he motivates this team to play some defense.

Good luck with this one! I will definitely follow it!

Hope Billups stays.

- List of players that have announced their retirements
- Player inducted in to Hall of Fame
- List of the best available upcoming free agents


A Head Coach and thirteen players, including Grant Hill, decide to call it quits
Players that many of us have come to love have decided to walk away from the game this summer. Some of those players include gritty big men Theo Ratliff and Antonio McDyess. Many people are going to miss one of the best defensive players of his generation in Ben Wallace. Wallace wasn't much for a goodbye, but Grant Hill was very emotional during his good bye speech. "Today is an emotional day, but I am ready to spend time with my family. I want us to spend time together while we still have it. My career didn't go exactly how I thought it would, but I went out everyday and gave it my all. I wish the best of luck to the Suns organization next year." Rockets Head Coach Rick Adelman has decided to step away from the game as well.

SF Michael Finley - CHA
SG Anthony Parker - CLE
C Shaquille O'Neal - BOS
HC Rick Adelman – HOU
C Erick Dampier – MIA
PF Juwan Howard – MIA
C Francisco Elson – UTA
PG Anthony Carter – NYK
PG Derek Fisher – LAL
PF Joe Smith – LAL
C Theo Ratliff – LAL
PF Antonio McDyess – SAS
SF Grant Hill – PHO
C Ben Wallace – PHO


Shaquille O'Neal is honored for his illustrious career
Shaq Diesel has finally decided to stop jumping from team to team and settle down. Superman decided to pack it up this summer and following his retirement he was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. The NBA started a new ruling this year that the players will go on the hall of fame ballot the summer they retire. This means after every year, those retirees are all on the ballot. There is no limit on how many players can be voted in. Shaq leaves the NBA after leaving an unforgettable mark on the NBA. He not only dominated the NBA, but he also left the mark with his crazy antics. O'Neal's career averages are 24.1ppg, 11.0rpg, 2.3bpg and his career playoff averages were 24.5ppg, 11.7rpg, 2.1bpg. Shaq will be missed and it's appears as though that the new 'Superman' center Dwight Howard will have to take over for Shaq. Not only on the court, but in the public eyes as a leader of the NBA. Shaq is the only player that was inducted in to the hall of fame this year.


Zach Randolph headlines a mediocre free agent class
There is no LeBron James, no Dwyane Wade, and no Chris Bosh. There isn't any significant superstars that are available in free agency this summer. Most people around the league are buzzing about next year's free agent class and not giving much attention at all to this year's. Don't be fooled though, there are many players out there that can instantly help teams become competitive or make already competitive teams in to contenders. Zach Randolph headlines the group after another great season in Memphis. Randolph has decided he wants to go somewhere new, "I haven't been one for settling in anyways, but right now I'm looking for a big city to sign a long contract with. I want to be a part of a team that wants to consider me a premiere player." Here is the list of all the 'big' free agents:

PG
Andre Miller
Delonte West
Aaron Brooks
T.J. Ford
Earl Boykins
SG
Michael Redd
J.R. Smith
Marcus Thornton
Jason Richardson
Shannon Brown
Jamal Crawford
Tracy McGrady
Vince Carter
Kelenna Azubuike
SF
Wilson Chandler
Tayshaun Prince
Thaddeus Young
Matt Barnes
Josh Howard
Mickael Pietrus
PF
Troy Murphy
Jeff Green
Zach Randolph
Kenyon Martin
C
DeAndre Jordan
Spencer Hawes
Kurt Thomas
Joel Przybilla
Brad Miller

Will be interesting to see how you gonna build your roster. I mean, the only guy I'd resign was Brewer, which leaves you with 7 guys on your roster. Ah and I forgot bout Billups ... so 8 players. Lot of space to add a couple of decent role players.