.:Beyond the Baseline:. Bleh.....Done.....

by **Anthony15** on Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:39 pm

Bernie Bickerstaff fired, new GM announced

Charlotte, North Carolina (AP) – Today Charlotte Bobcats Owner Bob Johnson fired Bobcats GM Bernie Bickerstaff , he was also fired as a coach.

“I’m very disappointed to say that, but he didn’t do a good job and I don’t want to see this franchise get even worse.” – announced Bob Johnson today.

“I’m very unhappy about it, but if that’s what this franchise needs, I understand” – responded Bickerstaff during press conference.

Bickerstaff was ‘Cats GM and coach for 1 year, and his team went 18-64. He drafted Emeka Okafor in 2004 NBA Draft with 2nd pick overall. “We feel very sorry for Bernie and his family” – said Emeka Okafor – “But we have to move on, and we hope that new GM and coach will make something happen with this franchise.”

“I would like to announce that new Bobcats coach and GM is Ivan Shchipansky” – said Bob Johnson to the press.

“This is a big opportunity for me, I will not let this franchise down” – said Ivan.
FIRED

HIRED

by **Anthony15** on Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:41 pm

ROSTER

STARTING 5

C - Kurt Thomas [6'9", 235 lbs, TCU] - season/trade addition
PF - Emeka Okafor [6'10", 252 lbs, Connecticut]
SF - Peja Stojakovic [610", 229 lbs, Serbia & Monteneigro] - season/trade addition
SG - Quentin Richardson [6'6", 230 lbs, DePaul] - season/trade addition
PG - Brevin Knight [5'10", 170 lbs, Stanford]

BENCH

PG – Raymond Felton [6’1”, 198 lbs, North Carolina] - offseason/draft addition
SG - Kareem Rush [6'6", 215 lbs, Missouri]
SF – Jumaine Jones [6’8”, 218 lbs, Georgia] - offseason addition
C – Primoz Brezec [7’1”, 255 lbs, Slovenia]
PF – Sean May [6’9”, 266 lbs, North Carolina] - offseason/draft addition
PF - Reggie Evans [6'8", 245 lbs, Iowa] - season/trade addition
SF – James Jones [6’8”, 220 lbs, Miami] - season/trade addition

IL

SG – Matt Carroll [6’6”, 220 lbs, Notre Dame]
C – Jake Voskuhl [6’11”, 255 lbs, Connecticut] - offseason addition

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Bobcats Players In NBDL

SG – Kevin Burleson [6’3”, 205 lbs, Minnesota] - offseason addition

by **Anthony15** on Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:42 pm

SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER-----------DECEMBER-----------JANUARY

FEBRUARY------------MARCH------------------APRIL

by **Anthony15** on Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:42 pm

RESERVED

by **HonorGlow** on Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:53 pm

Woah, it's good to see that the Bobcats are hiring on good solid potential..

I admire your attempt in editing the coaches cyberfaces! Any who can even attempt that has an A in my book.

Keep it up with the updates...I'd to see how Ivan Shchipansky fairs in the harsh league of NBA coaches!

by **Anthony15** on Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:22 pm

The pic came out too blurry, and the headshape was Bickerstaff's, so i look like I got hit in a face with a pan and it looks like i'm mad...lol

by **kibaxx7** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:39 am

Lol nice c-face man (Y)

Good luck with this one.

by **thaKEAF** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:03 am

Looks good. (Y)

by **Anthony15** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:48 am

HIRING STAFF

DECLINED

APPORVED

APPROVED

by **[C][B]#4** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:01 am

you got pretty decent staff. Your scout is awesome (Y)

by **kibaxx7** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:15 am

Really good staff man. Keep it up...

by **Anthony15** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:24 am

TRAINING CAMP

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Results from my recent session
Date: October 21st, 2005

I am pleased with the progress of Jumaine Jones. He has improved in his mid range shooting, defensive awareness, and blocking ability.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Recent session results
Date: October 22nd, 2005

I am pleased with the progress of Raymond Felton. He has improved in his offensive awareness, inside scoring, and free throw shooting.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Recent session results
Date: October 21st, 2005

I am pleased with the progress of Alan Anderson. He has improved in his offensive awareness.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Recent session results
Date: October 22nd, 2005

I've jsut come back from working with Melvin Ely. He has improved in his mid range shooting. I still see more potential.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Results from my recent session
Date: October 23rd, 2005

Melvin Ely seems to be progressing along, he has improved in his dunking, blocking ability and stealing ability. I think there might stillbe room to grow.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Coaching Results
Date: October 23rd, 2005

I've finished working with Raymond Felton and he has shown improvement in his three point shooting and mid range shooting.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Recent session results
Date: October 24th, 2005

I've finished working with Primoz Brezec and he has shown improvement in passing, offensive awareness, inside scoring and defensive rebounding.

From: Dubaku Toomey
Subject: Coaching Results
Date: October 24th, 2005

I am pleased withthe progress of Matt Carroll. He has improved in his ball handling, inside scoring, and offensive rebounding.

by **Bosh4** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:44 pm

Great start to this dynasty, make the Bobcats CHAMPIONS

by **Its_asdf** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:46 pm

I hope Melvin Ely and Kareem Rush get playing time, and develop Gerald Wallace's perimeter game!

by **Anthony15** on Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:00 pm

Bosh4 wrote:Great start to this dynasty, make the Bobcats CHAMPIONS

I'll try

Its_asdf wrote:I hope Melvin Ely and Kareem Rush get playing time, and develop Gerald Wallace's perimeter game!

Rush i starting, Ely is my 7th man...actually i wanted to make wallace a mid range/3 point shooter.

by **Anthony15** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:47 am

Kevin Burleson send to NBDL. 1 free space on the roster

Charlotte, North Carolina (AP) -- Today Ivan Shchipansky announced that Kevin Burleson have been send to Fayetteville Patriots of the NBDL.

"Kevin will play in NBDL for 1 year" - annonuced 'Cats GM.

Burleson was signed by Bobcats during offseason. He is a rookie out of Minnesota. "I agree with Ivan, I need some work before I can hit the pros" - said Kevin Burleson.

The 6'3", 205 lbs guard was signed to 2 year minimum. When he comes back next year he'll still be on the Bobcats roster. The 'Cats now have 1 free roster space and 27M to sign a free agent for 1 year.

TO

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Roster Updated

by **ijbl** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:00 am

Good luck with this dynasty

by **Anthony15** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:06 am

'Cats sign Sprewell

Charlotte, North Carolina (AP) -- The Bobcats General Manager made another succesful move. This time he brought Latrell Sprewell to Charlotte for 1 year. As per team policy the salary was not announced.

"Latrell is a veteran that'll bring our young team some leadership" - said Ivan Shchipansky, 'Cats GM.

Latrell was not signed by any team during the ofseason and was on the market for a long time. But right after the season started some teams were looking to sign him.

"I chose Charlotte because I really like this organization and will get a lot of playing time in here." - said Latrell.

Sprewell will be Bobcats' starting shooting guard. Kareem Rush will be moved to 7th man, right behind Raymond Felton.

The team also announced that Sprewell will wear his usual number 8. And they presented his jersey.

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roster updated

by **Gator** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:21 am

NICEE update! good signing for a year.

by **Bosh4** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:26 am

by **kibaxx7** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:56 am

Nice to see a player sent to D-League... in the Spree article, you forgot to say "Signing with the Cats allows me to feed my family"

by **ShAuN** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:27 am

NICE Dynasty man. Keep it up. Good signing too.

by **Anthony15** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:13 pm

James23 wrote:NICEE update! good signing for a year.

Bosh4 wrote:NICE

Thanks guys

Thierry. wrote:Nice to see a player sent to D-League... in the Spree article, you forgot to say "Signing with the Cats allows me to feed my family

Yea i should add it

ShAuN wrote:NICE Dynasty man. Keep it up. Good signing too.

I'll try to stick with this one for a long time.

by **Anthony15** on Mon Nov 28, 2005 1:35 pm

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.:Beyond the Baseline:. Bleh.....Done.....

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