Hey guys, I finally decided to share here my dynasty !
I play with the Detroit Pistons a 28 games, 2 min quarter season, in superstar mode, with Andrew's 1.05 roster (I started the dynasty 2 months ago).
Right now, I'm in 2004-05, just after the All-Star Break.
2003-04 season summary
My 2003-04 season wasn't very good. I ended 6th in the East with a 15-13 record (I immediately started this franchise when I got the game, that's why I have this pretty bad record), and I've been eliminated in the second round by the New York Knicks, who finally became Champs ! This season was quite crazy in the East, as the Spurs struggled and didn't make the playoffs, while the 2nd seeded Lakers where eliminated by the Clippers in the first round of the Playoffs !
Chauncey Billups earned the scoring title and was All NBA First Team, and Mike James the 6th man award. Darko Milicic was All NBA 2nd Rookie Team
The 03-04 roster was pretty calm for the Pistons, as the only move I did was signing FA Rodney Buford. The Pistons missed a backup SG and I though Buford could be the solution. Indeed, after a good start in the season he was an overall disappointment and hadn't been resigned.
During the offseason, I didn't resign Rasheed Wallace as he wanted too much money. Instead, I signed for one year Stromile Swift who was made to be my starting center. He quickly lost his spot to Mehmet Okur, whose strengh and outside scoring made him the second offensive option behind Chauncey Billups. I also got from free agency Wesley Person and Tony Kukoc. Kukoc became a wonderful role player, a great scorer who can rebound, and saved 2 or 3 games by going on the court, scoring 2 treys in a row, and going back to the bench.
2004-05 Season
Just before the ASG, I'm 14-6, 1st seeded in the East and I already earned my playoffs spot. The season is very competitive as almost every team in the NBA can pretend a playoff spot, only Utah is clearly stuck in the bottom of the league.
Billups went to the 04-05 ASG (he was also in 03-04). He was refused 2 times a buzzer shot at the end of the second and third quarter.
The East finally lost by 1 point, Ilgauskas missing the what could have been winning shot. Gary Payton won the All Star Game MVP award.
As I wasn't satisfied by RIP Hamilton production, I made my first trade, just before the trading deadline : I sent Elden Campbell and RIP Hamilton (who totals 10M$) to Atlanta for Mamadou N'Diaye and Stephen Jackson (both have minimum salaries), to make room for salary cap, then signed Latrell Sprewell who was stuck in FA for the remainder of the year !
It's a win-win situation as Atlanta got 2 better players (and the aging Elden Campbell is in the last year of his contract), while Detroit could get a fresh new SG with Spree, while acquiring an excellent backup SG : Stephen Jackson ....
And the first game with the new lineup showed that I may be right, as I exploded the Spurs 33-17 !
Here's my current roster, with 8 games to go before the 2004-05 playoffs :
Mehmet Okur A great surprise. He's strong, he can rebound, he can shoot outside. That's why he got the starting spot instead of Swift
Ben Wallace Excellent defender, best rebounder of the team of course. I'll try to keep him as long as possible.
Tayshaun Prince A great player on both ends of the court. He's the second offensive option of the team when Okur is not hot.
Latrell Sprewell The mystery man. If he can bring a better contribution than RIP Hamilton, the Pistons can win the championship. Else, nothing is sure. He made a great impression for his first game with the Pistons, so pray that he'll continue
Chauncey Billups Best scorer in the NBA, he bought a 3pts shoot this year.
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Stromile Swift Signed to be the starting C, he finally lost his spot for Memo. His good rebounding skills, and his excellent blocking touch can't hide his offensive weaknesses.
Darko Milicic He's already implemented in the rotation, but still has raw skills. He's still blocked too much by opponent big men.
His stats decreased during the last 10 games, but I'm sure he'll become a great PF
Corliss Williamsson a strong SF, but too small to play PF. Even if he's discrete, he's very useful and efficient and has for good his place in the rotation
Stephen Jackson A great improvement over Wesley Person. I just played one game with him so I don't have a clear idea of what he really worth
Felton Hill My rookie, the 18th pick of the 2004 draft. Originally a SG, I switched him to a PG thanks to his ball handling. Even if he's a bad outside shooter, he's very strong and a good dunker. An excellent surprise, as he's in the NBA top 20 in scoring (!) and stealing
Tony Kukoc The best 10th man in the NBA. He can score, he can rebound, he saved the Pistons in many games
Mamadou N'Diaye He was the starting center of the Hawks, now he's the 12th man of the Pistons. But he may not be placed on the IR as he showed interesting rebounding skills for his first Pistons game against the Spurs
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Wesley Person Came to the Pistons via Free Agency, he was quite a disappointment and the Pistons' weakness as the lonely backup guard along with Felton Hill. Can be interesting as a 12th man, but we can't ask him more
Mike James The 03-04 6th man award winner decreased a lot this year and is now stuck in the IR. Won't be resigned next year.
Keep plugged for next updates !
Last edited by
alexboom on Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:55 am, edited 1 time in total.