Polishing up GOLD:Rebuilding the Warriors (2005)

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

better format bro (Y).
too bad you lost but great game by ex-lakers Divac

Thanks . Maybe once we get to page 2 the damn thing will load up faster

Vlade has age issues. Great the one night, absolute crap the next. Will probably retire after this season. I'm stuffed in the basket. I got Murphy,Divac,Campbell,Davis,Biedrins and Walton plays better as a PF. Not to mention Tskita and Rodney White who are joining us soon...

PS. This post just upgraded this dynasty to page 2 status

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

NOVEMBER 29 , 2004

DAY’S RESULTS:


ORLANDO – BOSTON 75 – 97 (Gary Payton 22pts, 12ast)

DENVER – NEW ORLEANS 116 – 96 (Kenyon Martin 30pts, 18rebs)

LA CLIPPERS – CLEVELAND 103 – 100 (LeBron James 39pts, 10ast, 7rebs)



NOVEMBER 30, 2004

DAY’S RESULTS:


MILWAUKEE – LA LAKERS 88 – 94 (Kobe Bryant 19pts, 7rebs, 4ast)

MEMPHIS – SACRAMENTO 95 – 106 (Chris Webber 20pts, 10rebs, 6ast)

UTAH – PHOENIX 67 – 90 (Amare Stoudemire 24pts, 10rebs)

PORTLAND – SEATTLE 99 – 131 (Ray Allen 30pts, 13ast)

NEW JERSEY – CHARLOTTE 84 – 87 (Emeka Okafor 18pts, 17rebs)

ATLANTA – NEW YORK 86 – 112 (Tim Thomas 25pts, 6rebs)

MIAMI – TORONTO 95 – 78 (Shaquille O’Neal 29pts, 20rebs, 7ast, 4blk)

HOUSTON – DETROIT 126 – 89 (Yao Ming 29pts, 6rebs)

DALLAS – SAN ANTONIO 92 – 123 (Manu Ginobili 36pts, 11ast, 6rebs)


DAY’S OYSTANDING PERFORMANCE:

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL(MIA) 29pts – 20rebs – 7ast – 4blk in Miami’s win 95 – 78 against Toronto.






MONTH OF NOVEMBER RECAP:


1. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS TEAM REVIEW SO FAR:



C – VLADE DIVAC : 7.2 PPG – 7.7 RPG – 1.3 APG – 0.23 SPG – 0.62 BPG – 24.4 MPG – 50% FG – 0% 3pt – 78.9% FT

Vlade, at 36 now, is the team’s heart and soul near the basket. Playing more with his wits than with his body, is not a 10ppg – 10rpg player anymore due to his stamina issues but provides hustle on the boards, spirit on offence, and a passing big man around which this year’s Golden State’s triangle-type offence is built.In November he played about half the time in each game and had quite a number of ups and downs, but all in all was a solid performer. GRADE: C+

PF – TROY MURPHY: 14.2 PPG – 10.0 RPG – 2.8 APG – 0.54SPG – 0.31 BPG – 33.5 MPG – 53.1 % FG – 41.7 % 3pt – 88.9 % FT

Troy seems to have put his last season of injuries and frustration aside and began were he left off in 2003. A strong yet remarkably agile and fundamentally sound forward/center with a dominating presence on th edefensive boards, Murphy is reminiscent of a young Kevin McHale, although he lacks his passion. When playing center he is able to draw the opponent’s big men out in the perimeter and either shoot it (41.7 % 3pt) or drive it to the basket with an explosive first step rare in a 6’ 11” 245lbs athlete. The only problem at this part seems to be his lack of leadership as he is unwilling to assume responsibily during the later stretches of the game. He also should create his own plays on offence more often, since he obsiously has the ability. If Troy takes care of these two issues, we could be talking about ane of the 5 best PFs in the league in 2 or 3 years from now. GRADE: B

SF – MIKE DUNLEAVY Jr. : 12.3 PPG – 3.8 RPG – 2.2 APG – 0.31 SPG – 0.23 BPG – 29.2 MPG – 43.9 % FG – 32.0 % 3pt – 81.5 % FT

Mike has yet to live up to the expectations of his 3rd overall selection in the draft a few years back. Although the potential is there, with him having a great shooting touch, a tendency to grab defensive boards easily and an eye for the assist, somehow it does not all add up to make a complete package. He could have a 25/8/8 game one night and be nowhere in sight for the next 3.This inconsistency is hurting his starter’s status at SF with Luke Walton coming strongly off the bench in just about every game. Dunleavy’s main physical problem is the fact that he is too slow off the dribble thus creating few shots for himself, and this combines with a mediocre off the ball movement make him dependant upon others’ passes to score. In November Mike was largely inconsistent and even sat a few 4th quarters completely on the bench as he was not efficient in clutch time. [i]GRADE: D+[/i]

SG – JASON RICHARDSON : 21.1 PPG – 3.0 RPG – 2.5 APG – 0.54 SPG – 0.46 BPG – 39.2 MPG – 49.3 % FG – 29.1 % 3pt – 80.0 % FT

Jason is having a career year, playing very near All-Star level. Comparing his performance so far to his last seasons, his scoring numbers are obviously up and, most importantly, his FG percentage is now on the brink of 50 % rather than 40 %, which is always very impressive for a SG who scores 21 points each contest. Richardson seems to have matured as a player and has improved his shot selection from inside the arc. Not only that, but he is willing to take the clutch shots and shows signs of true leadership both on and off the court. In November he lead the team in points and was the go-to guy in th e4th quarter. The only thing he should address is the fact that he is a little too keen to shoot the 3 rather than dribble his man and penetrate, probably because of his only 23 years of age.Can only get better.GRADE: A-

PG – SPEEDY CLAXTON : 5.1 PPG – 2.2 RPG – 2.6 APG – 1.85 SPG – BPG 0.0 – MPG 29.8 – 38.8 % FG – 23.1 % 3pt – 91.7 % FT

Speedy has been a total disappointment in November. When Golden State traded away newly acquired PG Derek Fisher back in October everybody in Oakland expected the diminutive PG out of Hofstra to take the team’s reigns from the point position and provide plenty of scoring opportunities for the rest. The fact is, the Warriors’ relatively slow paced game and triangle style offense require a PG who is big, mobile off the ball who looks to set up the offense without rushing th efirst pass on the break. Claxton is not this type of PG, being more of a run-an’-gun type backup PG who would fit perfectly in a contender. Numbers of 5ppg and 3ast in 30 minutes per game indicate the fact that Speedy, mostly through no fault of his own, is a wound in the Golden State squad now and he is required to adjust to the occasion if things are going to turn for the better,both for him and the franchise. GRADE: E-



Coming up: Backups review, scouting reports, Conference standings, Players of the month, MVP race, league leaders, transactions.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

GOLDEN STATE BACKUP PLAYERS' REVIEW FOR NOVEMBER


6 – SF/PF LUKE WALTON : 10.6 PPG – 4.1 RPG – 0.8 APG – 0.15 SPG – 0.0 BPG – 21.4 MPG – 54.0 % FG – 26.3 % 3pt – 75.8 % FT

Luke has been the consummate sixth man for the Warriors’ franchise ever since he was acquired by the Lakers back in October. His 11 points per contest while participating only 21 minutes in each prove he is a capable scorer of the bench, with enough passion and hustle in his game to overcome his lack of serious athletic ability. Luke can shoot well from mid-range, can fake and drive, and he can play the PF position exceptionally well despite his 6’ 8”. Adding to that Mike Dunleavy’s erratic displays, it is fairly evident that the curly-haired forward will see more playing time in the future and could possibly assume the starting three spot for himself. GRADE: A-



7 – SG/SF JASON KAPONO : 7.9 PPG – 1.5 RPG – 1.4 APG – 0.08 SPG – 0.15 BPG – 15.2 MPG – 46.2 % FG – 48.9% (23/47) 3pt – 88.9 % FT

Jason is another surprise and effective scoring threat off the bench for Golden State. An acquisitions via the trade route from Charlotte the past month, Kapono has provided an excellent shooting touch that forces defences to open up thus allowing more basket-space for Troy Murphy and less clogging of the driving lanes for Jason Richardson. His 8 points in 15 minutes each game along with his adequate passing and driving skills make the UCLA alumn a bet for the team’s future. GRADE : B



8 – C ELDEN CAMPBELL : 4.9 PPG – 3.8 RPG – 0.7 APG – 0.46 SPG – 0.62 BPG – 13.1 MPG – 44.6 % FG – 0.0 3pt – 87.5 % FT

Elden is providing a big body subbing Divac and a rotational center who can hustle and score inside the key. By far the strongest specimen of Golden State big men along with Dale Davis, Big E brings his experience and mature play to Oakland in what should probablybeis last year as a professional NBA player, while providing tutelage for 18 –year old Biedrins whom he has taken under his wing both on and off the practice court. In November, Easy had a good stretch of games mid-month and helped solidify a good defensive effort inside the basket. GRADE: C


9 – PG TROY BELL : 3.4 PPG – 1.5 RPG – 2.2 APG – 0.62 SPG – 0.0 BPG – 17.4 MPG – 38.6 % FG – 25 % 3pt – 70.0 % FT

Another disappointment in the point guard position for the Warriors in November. A first round pick by Jerry West and the Memphis Grizzlies in 2003, Troy did not provide for Memphis last year and neither is he for Golden State as Claxton’s backup. Given Speedy’s struggles, Bell had more than enough opportunity in the beginning to snatch the starter’s position, yet he performed poorly with only 3ppg and 2apg in 17 mpg, making the whole PG situation in Oakland much more intense.Look for them trading for a PG before the deadline. GRADE: E



10 – C/PF DALE DAVIS : 3.5 PPG – 3.3 RPG – 0.6 APG – 0.31 SPG – 0.31 BPG – 10.3 MPG – 51.2 % FG – 0 3pt – 75 % FT

Dale, along with Elden Campbell, provides another big body coming off the bench and a hustler whose strength and experience provide some quality minutes in Golden State’s inside game. Now at 35, Davis would much rather be a part of a winning team,preferably a contender, as this could be his last year prior to retirement, but his professionalism allows him to give a full-out 100% every time he steps on th ehardwood. His expiring contract might prove a trading option for the Warriors sometime before the deadline. GRADE: C-


11 – SG/SF BERNARD ROBINSON : 2.8 PPG – 0.6 RPG – 1.0 APG – 0.2 SPG – 0 BPG – 5.4 MPG – 58.3 % FG – 0.0 % 3pt – 0 FT

Bernard, a trade acquisition from the Bobcats and a rookie, has not played much as the 3rd SG behind 40 mpg Richardson and Jason Kapono, but he seems to be the type of players who is adequate in everything but not quite good at anything in particular. Shows heart and a willingness to work on his shortcomings in practice, and has played himself into Mike Montgomery’s good books because of that. Don’t expect him to be a factor this season due to his lack of polish. GRADE: Inconclusive



12 – PF/SF/C ZARKO CABARCAPA : 2.0 PPG – 1.0 RPG – 0 APG – 0 SPG – 0 BPG – 4.2 MPG – 80.0 % FG – 0 3pt – 100.0 % FT

Zarko has played too few minutes overall for a full evaluation. Stuck behind veterans Divac, Davis, Campbell and upstart Troy Murphy, the Serbian big man is nowhere near starter status yet and will most likely not be for at least 3 or 4 years more. Given his selection in the middle of the 1st round last year, Cabarkapa has not justified the Suns’ selection, resulting in his move to GS. Look for the Oaklanders t off-load himsoon to make room for their own 1st rounder, Biedrins. GRADE: Inconclusive



13 – PG/SG LUIS FLORES : 2.3 PPG – 0.4 RPG – 0.6 APG – 0.38 SPG – 0 BPG – 6.4 MPG – 42.9 % FG – 28.9 % 3pt – 66.7 % FT

Luis has not hit the floor much, either, but has provided spark off the backcourt whenever that happened with his explosion and high leaping ability. The main problem is that Flores, at 6’ 2”, is more of a shooting guard scorer than a point guard playmaker, which does not bode well for his future as a pro. He is definitely workinghard in practice, though, and could see his number of minutes increase given tha lack of an effective PG in the team. GRADE: C-


14 – PF/C ANDRIS BIEDRINS : 2.8 PPG – 2.0 RPG – 0.9 APG – 0.13 SPG – 0 BPG – 7.4 MPG – 52.4 % FG – 0 3pt – 0 FT

Andris is only 18 years old and the youngest player in the NBA at the moment. It is surprising he finds minutes for himself an almost every game, although the Golden State coaching staff are being careful about not over-exposing him to the rigors of NBA competition so early in his career. The Latvian prodigy has shown explosiveness near the basket and relative plasticity of movement, adding to the comcept that his upside is huge. Look for Boedrins to make an impact in the NBA if he works toward that end. GRADE: B-



15 – SF/PF PINA MANUWAII : no court presence so far

Pina has not stepped out of the Injured Reserve at all in November and probably never will this season. His incredible shootong touch is countered by his portly physique and lack of motion on bith ends of the court. Perhaps those who claimed that he should pursue a career in football just like his brother were not so wrong after all. GRADE: Inconclusive


Coming up: Scouting reports for the month of November...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

GOLDEN STATE DRAFT SCOUTING FOR NOVEMBER , part 1:

Region: Pacific Northwest

1. Andy Bogart – Center – 7’ 1” – 274 lbs – 18 yo – Projected : Top 10 – Potential: Good

Talk about a highschool behemoth… At 7’ 1” and 274 lbs this kid dominates the pipsqueaks he faces at his highscool region in Oregon but that is not the sole reason for the hype he has been receiving so far, touting him as a lottery pick with a good chance to break into the Top 10. Andy is surprisingly quick and pacey for his size, while his strength is good but not proportional to his 274 lbs of body mass. An adequate scorer and good defender, has incredible durability and stamina, but needs to address his passing deficiencies. Given the lack of true centers in the league, Bogart might make the Top 5, although Robert Swift’s performance so far this season might scare some teams away from drafting another HS center with a lottery pick.

Scout Grades(3 visits):
FG: C
3PT :C-
FT :C
INS SC :C-
DUNK:D
STL:B-
BLK:B-
O.REB:D-
D.REB:C-
PASS:E
O.AW:C-
D.AW:C
DRIB:C
QUICK:B-
SPD:C-
JMP:D-
STR:B-
STA:A-
HARDY:A-


2. Cole Phills – Shooting Guard/Small Forward – 6’ 7” – 22yo – 245lbs – Projected: 2nd Round – Potential: Excellent


A college senior with a rather short basketball history… Started playing organized ball at the age of 17 and has since made quantum leap steps in his game. Can outdribble anybody at the college level but his lack of quickness and explosion make it hard for him to sweep through defenders. Has the durability of a bull in mating season and rarely gets injured. Average rebounder and a poor shooter for a G/F, might find it hard to make the jump to the next nevel, although, with his progress in just 5 years so far, nothing would be surprising.

Scout Grades( 2 visits ):
FG :D
3PT :C-
FT :C
INS SC :C
DNK:C
O.REB:D-
D.REB:D-
PASS:D
O.AW:C
DRIB:A-
QUICK:D
SPD:C
JMP:C
STR:D-
STA:C
HARDY:A-


3. Badu Ross – Center – 7’0“ – 248 lbs – 19 yo – Projected: Late 2nd Round – Potential: Good


Badu is a college freshman and a dominant presence in his conference as a big man, although still raw for NBA level play. Needs to work a lot on his rebounding and polish up his defense. He is too crude to be considered by Golden State, and would probably will not get second notice.

Scout Grades: ( 2 visits )
FT :C
STL
BLK:C
O.REB:D-
D.REB:D
D.AW:C
FG:D-
3PT:E
INS SC:B+
DNK:C
PASS:E
O.AW:C
DRIB:D




4. Kojo Lewis – Point Guard – 5’ 11” – 184 lbs – 22 yo – Projected: Early 2nd Round – Potential: Good


Kojo is one of those speedy short PGs with a knack for running the fast break. A college version of Speedy Claxton, Lewis is an average jump shooter lacking in shot mechanics, and his passes seem to be a bit rushed at times. Has too many shortcomings to be considered a solid investment, especially considered his senior status, but could become a solid backup in th eleague if he works his butt of in practices.

Scout Grades( 2 visits )
FG : C
3PT :C+
FT :B
INS SC :C
DNK:D-
PASS:C
O.AW:D-
DRIB:B-
QUICK:B+
SPD:C+
JMP:C
STR:C
STA:B-
HARDY:C+

Coming Up: Rookie scouting part 2.

P.S.: Sorry about the slow pace of updates but I've been involving myself in some rather lovely debate down at General section lately... I'll try to speed things up for the next couple of days as I'll be abroad from Tuesday to Sunday, so no updated during that period...

[The X]

SF/PF LUKE WALTON : 0.15 SPG – 0.0 BPG – 21.4 MPG

where's the D?!? what's Luke doing?!? sleeping on D?!?

as for Bernard Robinson, I had him for one season in my dynasty and I thought he was a nice player....like a very poor man's Scottie Pippen....

for a second there I thought you had edited in Andrew Bogut but just spelt his name wrong Bogart looks pretty solid, although his dunk and rebound results look pretty low for a big guy....

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

where's the D?!? what's Luke doing?!? sleeping on D?!?

Hey, he can barely jump over a folded newspaper, much less block anything that is not shot by Earl Boykins!!! Give the guy a break, he has other traits...

as for Bernard Robinson, I had him for one season in my dynasty and I thought he was a nice player....like a very poor man's Scottie Pippen....

Mmmm, you mean an extremely poor, borderline homeless and suicidal version of Pippen, right. He' s jack of all trades, master of none, and although I like these players IRL, in NBA Live they just cannot cut the mustard...

for a second there I thought you had edited in Andrew Bogut but just spelt his name wrong Bogart looks pretty solid, although his dunk and rebound results look pretty low for a big guy....

I was thinking about including draft prospects, but I'm too busy with work finding time for DBF editing. So the big Aussie will have to pass on this dynasty...

[Micchy_boy]

nice touch on that players reviews...
and good detail scouting you have there..

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

nice touch on that players reviews...
and good detail scouting you have there..

Thanks buddy, hope your dynasty continues on as usual...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

5. James Magden – Center – 7’ 5” – 248 lbs – 19 yo – Projected: late 2nd Round – Potential: Good


James is a gargantuan giant, who stands at 7’ 5” above earth level and shows good promise. Given his size and age, it is natural that he is still quite raw and unpolished, especially offensively, but his mere height and considerable progress in every game aspect over his freshman year indicate that he is probably worth the risk. Exceptionally strong and with a flair for dunking with power, magden has to work on his inside scoring , stamina and rebounding ability if he is going to have a fruitful career as a pro. At this point he is a gamble that could turn out either way.

Scout Grades ( 3 visits )
FG :C-
3PT
FT :C-
INS SC :C-
DNK:B-
STL:D
BLK:C
O.REB:C
D.REB:C-
PASS:D-
O.AW:C
D.AW:C
DRIB:D-
QUICK:D
SPD:C-
JMP:D
STR:A-
STA:D-
HARDY:C-


Region: US SouthWest:



1. Chris Neal – Point Guard – 6’ 2” – 189 lbs – 19yo – Projected: 3rd Overall – Potential: Good

The consummate floor general, the freshman Point Guard out of Wake Forrest is touted by scouts as one of the greatest talents in college basketball nationwide. His laser-like passing ability combined with his athletiscism and ability to drive effectively to the basket, make for an explosive playmaker who can carry the game’s tempo and provide easy shots for teammates seemingly without breaking a sweat. His pass first – shoot second mentality is always appreciated by NBA scouts. Weaknesses include inconsistencies in his jumper, erratic free throw shooting and lack of upper body strength. Should definitely be a Top 5 pick in 2005.

Scout Grades ( 3 visits )
FG :C-
3PT :C-
FT :C-
INS SC :B-
DNK:D
O.REB:D-
PASS:A-
O.AW:C-
DRIB:B-
D.REB:D-
QUICK:A-
SPD:B-
D.AW:D
JMP:A-
STR:D-
STA:B
HARDY:A-
STL:C
BLK:E


2. Ryan Reece – Point Guard – 6’ 8“ – 212 lbs – 21 yo – Projected: Late 1st Round – Potential: Good

Ryan has all the traits required of a great PG but a few shortcomings that seem to limit scouts’ opinion of him. At 6’ 8” he overlooks the court amazingly well, can pass like a young Magic, both fancy and effective, and is incredibly fast for his size… there are two thing that keep the scouts modest, though. First of all, his shooting is just plain awful for a peripheral player,as he has learned to rely on his height and quickness to drive to the basket rather than shoot from afar. Secondly, his awareness at both ends of the court is lacking, as he sometimes seems to lose his concentration and blow his assignments. Could become anything in the NBA from a Super Star to a total scrub.

Scout Grades ( 3 visits )
FG :D-
3PT :D-
FT :C-
INS SC :B-
DNK:C
PASS:A-
O.AW:D
D.AW: D
DRB:A-
QUICK:A-
SPD:B
JMP:D-
STR:D
STA:A
HARDY:C
STL:B
BLK:E
O.REB:E
D.REB:E



NBA STANDINGS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2004



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.*SAN ANTONIO 13 – 2
2. *PHOENIX 11-3
3. *SEATTLE 8 – 8
4. DALLAS 11 – 5
5. HOUSTON 10 – 6
6. LA CLIPPERS 9 – 6
7. SACRAMENTO 8 – 6
8. DENVER 7 – 7

9. LA LAKERS 9 – 6

10. MEMPHIS 7 – 8

11. GOLDEN STATE 6 – 7

12. MINNESOTA 5 – 8

13. UTAH 5 – 10

14. PORTLAND 4 – 10

15. NEW ORLEANS 3 – 10



EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. *DETROIT 10 – 4
2. *MIAMI 10 – 6
3. *BOSTON 8 – 5
4. INDIANA 8 – 6
5. CHICAGO 6 – 5
6. WASHINGTON 6 – 6
7. CHARLOTTE 6 – 7
8. CLEVELAND 6 – 8

9.NEW JERSEY 6 – 8

10.MILWAUKEE 5 – 7

11.NEW YORK 5 – 8

12.ORLANDO 5 – 8

13.PHILADELPHIA 5 – 8

14.TORONTO 6 – 10

15.ATLANTA 4 – 10


PLAYERS OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER:



EAST PLAYER: SHAQUILLE O’NEAL 20.6 PPG – 12.5 RPG – 4.9 APG – 2.5 BPG – 1.13 SPG

WEST PLAYER: RAY ALLEN 23.9 PPG – 4.6 RPG – 5.9 APG – 0.38 BPG – 2.19 SPG

EAST ROOKIE: EMEKA OKAFOR 18.0 PPG – 10.5 RPG – 1.8 APG – 1.38 BPG – 0.54 SPG

WEST ROOKIE: JR SMITH 11.7 PPG – 3.7 RPG – 3.2 APG – 0.38 BPG – 1.15 SPG



MVP AWARD CHASE:
1. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL 20.6 PPG – 12.5 RPG – 4.9 APG – 2.5 BPG – 1.13 SPG

2. RAY ALLEN 23.9 PPG – 4.6 RPG – 5.9 APG – 0.38 BPG – 2.19 SPG


2. KEVIN GARNETT 25.5 PPG – 11.1 RPG – 4.7 APG – 1.77 BPG – 2.38 SPG

3. ANTOINE WALKER 23.1 PPG – 11.2 RPG – 5.6 APG – 1.36 BPG – 1.50 SPG

4. KENYON MARTIN 25.9 PPG – 11.8 RPG – 2.5 APG – 1.21 BPG – 1.64 SPG


LEAGUE LEADERS:

POINTS PER GAME:
1. KENYON MARTIN 25.9
2. KEVIN GARNETT 25.5
3. BARON DAVIS 24.3
4. LEBRON JAMES 23.9
5. RAY ALLEN 23.9

REBOUNDS PER GAME:
1. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL 12.5
2. BEN WALLACE 12.5
3. TIM DUNCAN 12.3
4. AMARE STOUDEMIRE 12.2
5. KENYON MARTIN 11.8

ASSISTS PER GAME:
1. STEPHON MARBURY 8.2
2. STEVE NASH 8.1
3. KIRK HINRICH 7.7
4. JASON KIDD 7.7
5. GARY PAYTON 7.5

STEALS PER GAME:
1. GARY PAYTON 3.08
2. JASON KIDD 2.57
3. BREVIN KNIGHT 2.54
4. KEVIN GARNETT 2.38
5. KOBE BRYANT 2.33

BLOCKS PER GAME:
1. MARCUS CAMBY 2.64
2. ZYDRUNAS ILGAUSKAS 2.57
3. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL 2.50
4. SEBASTIEN DALEMBERT 2.38
5. DWIGHT HOWARD 2.38




NBA TRANSACTIONS IN NOVEMBER:

3/11/04: Magic release C Mario Kasun

5/11/04: Bulls sign SG Deion Glover for 5 years and 10.64m

7/11/04: Blazers sign SG Roger Mason Jr. for 1 year and 695k

1411/04: Hawks release C Obina Ekezie

18/11/04: Knicks sign C Jelani McCoy for 1 year and 807k

24/11/04: Knocks release C Bruno Sundov

[WiggleUrBigToe]

Nice dynasty,i see u put alot of effort into it.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Nice dynasty,i see u put alot of effort into it.

Thank you , friend, and welcome to the forums

I actually type it quite fast so it doesn't take me that much time to do the recaps, I find pursuing this dynasty to be a stress-relieving passtime...

What do you think about the rookies scouted so far,guys? Anything that strikes your interest?

PS: I will be abroad for the next 5 days or so, so no updates during that time,sorry...

[The X]

I find pursuing this dynasty to be a stress-relieving passtime

I couldn't agree more with you on that weaver....I'm a similar age to you and also a professional who works in a high stress environment and it's good to have something that takes your mind off it....

and I think it's good that your mrs. takes an interest in your dynasty....truth is its better than most people's mrs who are always nagging


EDIT: I think that 7'5" 19 year old kid is an interesting prospect....you have to remember young draftees can grow in this year's Live....imagine if he got up to 7'7" or so ....the next coming of Gheorghe

[paperboymafia]

i love this dynasty. its got the most appealing format.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

I think it's good that your mrs. takes an interest in your dynasty....truth is its better than most people's mrs who are always nagging

Well, sometimes you find support when you least expect it... and sometimes you don't find it where you should... Life, eh?

think that 7'5" 19 year old kid is an interesting prospect....you have to remember young draftees can grow in this year's Live....imagine if he got up to 7'7" or so ....the next coming of Gheorghe

Well, in Live 2005, if you have some playing experience under your belt, you can use height mis-matches to dominate a game. Just imagine a 7' 5" guy with a scouted speed of C-, meaning around 55 - 60 in game ratings... Maybe I'll call him "That Guy Up There"...

i love this dynasty. its got the most appealing format.

Thanks friend, I'm glad you like it. I've been away for a few days but i'll be posting updates soon. Cheers...

[joeman603]

i was wondering if people can grow in live 05 lol, i guess they can thats cool

and nice dynasty with good info/format

[The X]

i was wondering if people can grow in live 05 lol

yep, sometimes 18 and 19 year old draftees can grow an inch or two in their first couple of years....

Maybe I'll call him "That Guy Up There"...

glad the name is growing on you he's name is James so you can call him Big Jimmy or something but I won't have anymore corny nicknames for players the next couple of seasons as college and Euro prospects will be taking the league by storm....

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

DECEMBER 1 , 2004

THE GAME: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES


QUARTER-BY-QUARTER ANALYSIS

1ST QTR
The home team came out stronger and found themselves leading 8 – 2 pretty early led by Jason Richardson, but the Wolves managed to stay in touch throughout the quarter mostly due to efficient peripheral play, especially Troy Hudson’s who had 7 points with one 3pointer. Kevin Garnett had an awkward landing during one of his rebound attempts and had to step to the bench for a while, an event that [b]spurned the Warriors into closing the 1st period leading 25 – 21[/b].


Kevin Garnett was the go-to gut for the Wolves at the beginning, and his injury affected their play severely...

2ND QTR
Kevin Garnett’s injury was nothing serious, so the lanky All-Star started the second quarter for the Timberwolves, leading their offensive production all the way to the half-time buzzer. While it was all KG for Minnesota, the Warriors spread their offense equally , with Richardson , Murphy and Claxton doing the most damage and bringing their team up ahead 39 – 29 with 6 minutes to go. At that point the game tempo slowed down to a halt , when KG took over once again and closed the gap for the Wolves, 46 – 39 at halftime.


J-Rich's 3point shooting had the warriors leading going into the halftime...

3RD QTR
Minnesota came out rampant in the second half. Closing all the lanes to the basket, playing stiff defence and finding the open man on offence, the away team managed to even out the score in no time, only 4 minutes into the quarter, 50 – 50. Then the only reliable inside threat for the Warriors, Troy Murphy, got injured during a spin move and had to watch the rest of the game from the bench. Without inside scoring, Golden State collapsed and gave way to KG to have a party both offensively and defensively. Aided by Latrell Sprewell and Sam Cassell, Garnett led them to a 64 – 71 lead to end the quarter, while all the Warriors had to show was Jason Richardson outside scoring.


Troy Murphy's injury left Golden State lacking in inside offense and turned the tide of the contest...

4TH QTR
Without any semblance of inside play, the Warriors were doomed, despite Vlade Divac’ efforts and Speedy Claxton’s passing spree. Garnett was out of control, scoring and rebounding at will, while Sam Cassell found his stroke from afar and torched a lacking Warriors’ defence. The deficit never went below 10 points and the Timberwolves cruised to a road victory in a season they started poorly. Final Score: 90 – 103.


Sprewell and co had no problem chalking up the W in the final stretch of the game...


PLAYER OF THE GAME:

KEVIN GARNETT 22pts – 13rebs – 11/14 FGs – 3blk – 3stl




GOLDEN STATE TOP PERFORMERS:

Jason Richardson 21pts, 4/5 3pt


Vlade Divac 17pts, 8rebs


Speedy Claxton 4pts, 9ast, 5rebs, 2stl



OTHER DAILY RESULTS:


BOSTON – MILWAUKEE 75 – 90 (Michael Redd 23pts, 8rebs)

WASHINGTON – NEW JERSEY 106 – 81 (Antawn Jamison 27pts, 9rebs, 5ast)

ORLANDO – TORONTO 84 – 91 (Donyell Marshall 18pts, 12rebs)

NEW ORLEANS – SACRAMENTO 83 – 110 (Mike Bibby 22pts, 9ast, 6rebs, 5stl)

PHOENIX – CLEVELAND 86 – 88 (Drew Gooden 14pts, 18rebs, 4stl)

SEATTLE – UTAH 89 – 77 (Ray Allen 28pts, 7rebs)

NEW YORK – MEMPHIS 84 – 108 (Pau Gasol 22pts, 9rebs)

CHICAGO – LA LAKERS 97 – 107 (Kobe Bryant 28pts, 6rebs, 6ast, 11/16 FGs)

SAN ANTONIO – PHILADELPHIA 102 – 74 (Bruce Bowen 14pts, 10rebs)

LA CLIPPERS – INDIANA 85 – 96 (Ron Artest 22pts, 6rebs , 3stl)



DAY’S OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE :

MIKE BIBBY 22pts – 9ast – 6rebs – 5stl

[Micchy_boy]

nice update but another tough loss...
hope you bounce back in your next game..

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

nice update but another tough loss...
hope you bounce back in your next game..

I'm playing the Lakers next... Do you still hope I bounce back??



DECEMBER 2, 2004

DAY’S RESULTS:

DALLAS – HOUSTON 105 – 102 (Michael Finley 30pts, 7ast)

DENVER – CLEVELAND 111 – 86 (Carmelo Anthony 24pts, 10rebs, 8ast)





DECEMBER 3, 2004

Oakland Tribune, December 3, 2004:

Warriors’ GM and owner Lance Donovan decided to stir things up a bit yesterday night and pulled off a trade maneuver. Details are sketchy at this point and nothing has been officially announced, but word has it that there will be a press conference later today at the Oakland Coliseum’s press room to make the announcement. Sources from within the Warriors’ organization make mention of a non-blockbuster trade involving a Western Conference team. There is also talk that Golden State is in talks with a free agent point guard currently in Europe under a non-guaranteed contract. Stay tuned for more details…


DAILY RESULTS:

MEMPHIS – PHILADELPHIA 110 – 115 (Glenn Robinson 27pts, 9rebs)

SAN ANTONIO – DETROIT 84 – 91 (Rip Hamilton 35pts, 7rebs)

PHOENIX – MINNESOTA 105 – 86 (Steve Nash 34pts, 9ast, 6rebs, 5/9 3pt)

BOSTON – TORONTO 103 – 108 (Rafer Alston 23pts, 6ast, 6/9 3pt)

NEW YORK – ORLANDO 98 – 86 (Stephon Marbury 24pts, 9ast)

ATLANTA – WASHINGTON 105 – 92 (Al Harrington 21pts, 10rebs, 5ast)

CHICAGO – MIAMI 72 – 87 (Damon Jones 24pts, 6ast, 10/14 FGs)


DAY’S OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE:

STEVE NASH had 34pts – 9ast – 6rebs – 5/9 3pt in Phoenix’ 105 – 86 win over Minnesota

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Oakland Tribune, December 3 , 2004

In a press conference help at the Oakland Coliseum this afternoon, Golden State Warriors’ GM and owner Lance Donovan announced that the Californian franchise struck a deal last night with the Denver Nuggets involving the move of 5 players. In detail, PG Luis Flores, PF Zarko Cabarkapa and SF Pina Manuwaii will be playing in the Mile High Cith from now on, while SF Rodney White and PF Nikoloz Tskitishvilli will find themselves new homes under the Californian sun, east of San Francisco Bay.
Mr. Donovan stated that this deal was extremely sought after by him and his staff, as he has always considered the two young former lottery picks that his team acquired as sleepers with huge upside, especially considering the players Golden State had to offer as a countermeasure.
Denver Nuggets officials stated that the Colorado franchise was looking to get rid of disappointing Tskitishvilli and his more than 3 million salary next year, and get something for Rodney white, whom they would like to keep but had a feeling he would not resign after his contract would end this summer.


PF NIKOLOZ TSKITISHVILLI: · Made his NBA debut on 10/30/02 against the Minnesota Timberwolves scoring nine points, recording three assists and two block shots.
· Was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft.


CAREER HIGHS
Points 17 vs. L.A. Lakers 02/12/03
Field Goals Made 5 5 Times
Field Goals Attempted 14 2 Times
Three Point Field Goals Made 3 2 Times
Three Point Field Goals Attempted 6 @ Phoenix 04/01/03
Free Throws Made 9 vs. L.A. Lakers 02/12/03
Free Throws Attempted 11 vs. L.A. Lakers 02/12/03
Offensive Rebounds
Defensive Rebounds 6 2 Times
Total Rebounds
Assists 6 vs. Toronto 03/11/03
Steals 4 @ New Jersey 11/18/02
Blocks 3 2 Times
Minutes Played 36 @ L.A. Lakers 04/15/03


· SF RODNEY WHITE: Made NBA regular season debut with two points (1-for-2 FG) in five minutes at Memphis on 11/1/01
Selected after freshman season by the Detroit Pistons in the first round (ninth pick overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft...Traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Don Reid, Mengke Bateer and a first round draft choice on 10/1/02...

CAREER HIGHS
Points 24 vs. Chicago 01/28/04
Field Goals Made 10 2 Times
Field Goals Attempted
Three Point Field Goals Made 3 3 Times
Three Point Field Goals Attempted 6 2 Times
Free Throws Made 9 @ Seattle 01/03/03
Free Throws Attempted 11 @ Seattle 01/03/03
Offensive Rebounds 3 4 Times
Defensive Rebounds 11 vs. Dallas 03/24/03
Total Rebounds 12 vs. Dallas 03/24/03
Assists 10 vs. Dallas 03/24/03
Steals 3 5 Times
Blocks 3 3 Times
Minutes Played 40 vs. Sacramento 01/04/03

[Fresh8]

Man, this is looking like another good dynasty lol

[The X]

ahh no....you traded away Pina Manuwaii

at least you got 2 under-utilised Nuggs back in return....I'm sure joining the Warriors will finish off any semblence of a career they had before the trade j/k

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

hey, at least they'll get a good sun tan... even Rodney White

Don't you worry infidels, the time when the Warriors shall rule is nigh...

Word has it that manuwaii has decided to put on 40 lbs and try out for the Broncos..

[VMS]

Stick a fork in them.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Oakland Tribune:

The Golden State Warriors announced today that they have signed point guard JR Bremer to a 1-year contract. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, as per franchise policy. Ernest (JR) Bremer was playing for an Italian team under a non-guaranteed contract that allowed him to negotiate freely with any NBA team up until 31/12/2004, so the 6’ 2” guard had no legal restraints from his European club. Bremer is considered a SG in a PG’s body and a 3 point specialist. Speed and agility are an issue, but Golden State will most likely use their new acquisition as a rotational player at both guards positions.

JR BREMER: Not drafted by an NBA franchise...Signed as a free agent by the Boston Celtics on 6/17/02...Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers along with Bruno Sundov and a conditional second-round draft pick for Jumaine Jones on 7/29/03...Waived by the Cavaliers on 3/3/04...Signed by the Golden State Warriors to a 10-day contract on 3/11/04...Signed to a second 10-day contract by the Warriors on 3/22/04.


CAREER AVERAGES
REBOUNDS PER GAME
YEAR TEAM G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
02-03 BOS 64 41 23.5 .369 .353 .766 .30 2.00 2.30 2.6 .59 .05 .92 1.30 8.3
03-04 CLE 31 2 13.0 .285 .288 .650 .20 .80 1.10 1.3 .58 .13 .61 .90 3.5
03-04 GSW 5 0 8.0 .190 .000 .000 .40 .20 .60 2.4 .00 .00 1.00 1.00 1.6

Season Highs / Career Highs
2003-04 HIGHS CAREER HIGHS
Points 20 @ Sacramento 10/29/03 25 vs. L.A. Clippers 3/07/03
Field Goals Made 7 @ Sacramento 10/29/03 9 vs. L.A. Clippers 3/07/03
Field Goals Attempted 13 @ Sacramento 10/29/03 17 @ L.A. Lakers 3/21/03
Three Point Field Goals Made 6 @ Sacramento 10/29/03 6 3 Times
Three Point Field Goals Attempted 9 @ Sacramento 10/29/03 12 2 Times
Free Throws Made 4 vs. Washington 11/08/03 6 3 Times
Free Throws Attempted 6 vs. Washington11/08/03 7 vs. San Antonio3/09/03
Offensive Rebounds 2 3 Times 2 7 Times
Defensive Rebounds 4 @ Indiana 12/15/03 7 vs. Miami 4/02/03
Total Rebounds 4 @ Indiana 12/15/03 8 vs. Miami 4/02/03
Assists 5 @ New Orleans 3/13/04 7 @ Milwaukee 1/18/03
Steals 5 @ Denver 12/02/03 5 @ Denver 12/02/03
Blocks 2 @ New Orleans 11/26/03 2 @ New Orleans 11/26/03
Minutes Played 34 vs. Memphis 11/29/03 41 @ L.A. Lakers 3/21/03



THE GAME: LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS


QUARTER-BY-QUARTER ANALYSIS:

1ST QTR
The Warriors started the game on top, led by Mike Dunleavy’s inspired outside shooting and excellent inside defense that strangled Kobe’s posse. The Lakers managed to balance things up mid-quarter mostly due to Lamar Odom’s all-around play and Kobe’s scoring, but did not manage to grab the lead in the first 12 minutes of play. Jason Richardson would score at just the right moment and Troy Murphy would grab every loose ball after a miss, helping Golden State finish the period 17 – 22.


Lamar Odom's versatile play helped the Lakers not loose touch in a tough 1st quarter...

2ND QTR
Kobe Bryant came out a man possessed in the second quarter and single-handedly lifted the Lakers’ game to height unreachable by the visitors. 22 – 22 after a minute of play, and 38 – 32 with 6 minutes to go, as No 8 seemed unstoppable at the offensive end. Chucky Atkins would shoot 3 pointers at crucial moments destroying any momentum the Warriors were attempting to build, thus the score became 48 – 39 with 1:57 to go. Then it happened: Troy Murphy and Jason Richardson took their team entirely on their shoulders and shared the points in a 0 – 10 run that closed the half 48 – 49 for Golden State.


Newly acquired JR Bremer hit two 3s in the Warriors 0 - 10 run to end the first half...

3RD QTR
The game’s second half began as a pistolero showdown between Bryant and Richardson, with Kobe barely edging out his opponent. The contest went toe-to-toe all the way to the end of the quarter, with the lead constantly exchanging hands. 2 consecutive 3pointers by Golden State made it 60 – 66 with 6 minutes to go, but Derek Fisher had a few typical clutch shots and held the Lakers within reach. With the unexpected aid of former Warriors Fisher and Pietrus off the bench, Los Angeles managed to finish the quarter ahead 82 – 78.


Kobe Bryant would score from every spot on the court and lead the Lakers' offence going into the final stretches...

4TH QTR
2 straight 3 pointers by sharpshooter Jason Kapono had Golden State taking the lead once more 82 – 84 , but Kobe’s own 2 consecutive 3s made it 88 – 84 in a heartbeat. Los Angeles’ stiff defence resulting in quite a few steals and fast break opportunities and had the score 95 – 88 5 minutes into the final quarter. The visitors would not give up on their winning chances that easily,though, and led by Richardson and Kapono closed the gap to a point, 102 – 101 with 1:20 until the final buzzer, but that was as far as the Warriors could go in this contest, as the home team rallied in the final minute and had a 5 – 0 run that made it 107 – 101. The free throw contest that ensued would not change things by much, and the Lakers found themselves winning this one 111 – 103


Jason Richardson highlight dunks in the end were not enopugh to lead the Warriors to victory in Staples Center...


PLAYER OF THE GAME:

KOBE BRYANT 33pts – 13/22 FGs


GS Top Performers:

Jason Richardson 23pts, 5rebs


Troy Murphy 13pts, 9rebs


Jason Kapono 14pts, 4/8 3pt


OTHER DAILY RESULT:


SACRAMENTO – INDIANA 95 – 100 (Jermaine O’Neal 31pts, 12rebs, 13/21 FGs)