Season Length: 82 games
Quarter Length: 12 minute quarters
Playoff Format: 7-7-7-7
Sliders: Edited Sim
Rosters: Edited Myself
BOBCATS TRANSACTIONS
Bobcats Trade Maggette to Detroit for Ben Gordon
Bobcats Looking To Improve From Horrible Prior Year
Charlotte, NC -- The Bobcats, formerly the Hornets, aren't doing to well. After struggling last year, and receiving the humiliating title of lowest winning percentage, Charlotte wants change. With the addition of young swingman Michael Kidd Gilchrist, they have potential. After a great NCAA career, 'MKG' is ready to bombard the Charlotte culture, and make it into a winning one.
"I, um, don't know what it is like to lose, or lose much. It isn't what I'm use to. I want to win, and we can't win unless we change, which we will this season. I'm just going to do what coach says and learn from him." reported after practice., Michael seems hungry and willing to fight for supremacy.
Without Corey Maggette, MKG could slip into the starting line-up, which might not be a bad idea. His combination of grit, athleticism and leadership could propel the Charlotte Bobcats to marginal success. It will be an uphill battle, but it surely is possible, but will require a whole team investment.
Ben Gordon has basically dropped off the face of the earth, playing for the Pistons and struggling to get minutes. Remember Gordon? Just a few years prior he was lighting up the Celtics while he was in a Bulls uniform, and brought a winning mentality to a very young team. Ben has been hitting the gym hard, according to Mike Dunlap - "Ben is getting stronger, he is shooting more and more and is looking to get into the starting line-up right away." said coach Dunlap.
During practice, Dunlap noticed Ben's drive and passion, which was noticeably absent from his tenure with the Detroit Pistons. He isn't an athletic player, he can't jump incredibly high, but his stroke hasn't left him, albeit it is a little rusty. Even in scrimmages, he seemed much more focused and willing to defend, which he wasn't in Detroit, but certainly was in Chicago.
People will say he's just a Bobcat, he isn't good, he must feel terrible. Ben disagrees. Ben looks at this as an opportunity to win games, something Charlotte hasn't done in a long time. Ben may even be the focal point of Charlotte's offense, spacing the floor and hitting shots.
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Format inspired by Andrew's old Bulls thread.
