[*LaS VeGaS StArS*] *A Shining Future* 0-0

:lol: 94 overall? Nice.

Well, he is MJ in the making.... got to make it realistic.

yo man can u patch those new raps logo and jerseys??? they are so tight

The jerseys are unfortunately unavailble. Sorry guys.

SEASON PREVIEW

EASTEN CONFERENCE

SOUTEAST



The Hawks get no help in the offseason. They haven't fixed their Center problem. They lost Nazr Mohammed in the offseason and this will hurt their chances to sneak into the playoffs. No question they have enough talent to make it there, but do they have the chemistry? The Hawks are packed with SFs and SG. They need to find a true PG who can run the floor.

C- A. Trnka 69
PF- M. Williams 84
SF- J. Smith 82
SG- R. Duke 80
PG- J. Johnson 87
Key Bench Players- J. Childress 78, A. Harrington 77

Playoffs: NO
+ .500:NO
Starting 4 Avg. Rating: 79 ovrl



The Bobcats aquired James Posey and successfully resigned Okafor and Wallace. Charlotte has a good starting 5 and a good bench. Their weakest position is Center. The cats should just play small ball by placing Okafor at Center, Peja at PF and Wallace at SF. They have the PG to do the run and gun action.

C- C. Kaman 74
PF- E. Okafor 84
SF- P. Stojakovic 80
SG- V. Townsend 73
PG- R Felton 77
Key Bench Player- G. Wallace 78, J. Posey 72, K. Bogans 72

Playoffs: NO
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 78 ovrl



Flash and Shaw connection isn't as strong anymore. Shaq no longer has the explosiveness and power he used to have. D. Wright is improving into a decent slasher and Smolinski is dangerous from the arc. Even without Superman, Flash can lead this team to a playoff appearence. The Heat 2nd unit can hold their own.

C- S. O'Neal 81
PF- A. Walker 78
SF- A. Smolinski 79
SG- D. Wright 76
PG- D. Wade 99
Key Bench Players- B. Miller 73, U. Haslem 73

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 83 ovrl



Orlando is the favorite to win their division. Since aquiring Pierce they have been an offensive force. They can score from every spot on the court. The 3-Man Magicians can add a lose onto your lose coloumn. The Magics have a weak bench though. They have to rely on their starting 5 to do the damage.

C- D. Howard 90
PF- D. Tipton (R) 70
SF- P. Pierce 89
SG- D. Stevens 70
PG- S. Francis 91

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 82 ovrl



Washington ditched their former superstars (Jamison and Arenas) last year to try to rebuild for this year and they definitly hit jackpot in the draft by aquiring sharp shooter Giles McRoberts and "Kid Perfection" Ashmore. They also signed Chris Duhon. They also drafted C- Thiam 72, PG- Tyler 72, and C- Hsu 70. Yup Definitly Hit JACKPOT in the draft. This team will compete against the Heat and Magics for the Conference Title.

C- A. Ashmore (R) 83
PF- K. Brown 81
SF- C. Butler 78
SG- G. McRoberts (R) 86
PG- C. Duhon 75
Key Bench Players- N. Ortiz 78, J. Hayes 74

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 81 ovrl

NEXT CENTRAL DIVISION!!

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EASTEN CONFERENCE

CENTRAL



Detriot still has the same starting for 4 years in a row. But then again why try fix something thats not broken. These 5 still have enough talent to win another ring. They also drafted a good catch and shoot player (SG- M.Nybit 70). There bench isn't as deep as it used to, but all they need are their five big guns. Favorites to win their conference.

C- B. Wallace 82
PF- R. Wallace 86
SF- T. Prince 82
SG- R. Hamilton 83
PG- C. Billups 82
Key Bench Players- T. Soo 74, M. Nybit 70

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 4 Avg. Rating: 83 ovrl



The Cavs absolutly got no help in the offseason. They didn't even make 1 single move. The Cavs traded thier picks to Sacremento in case you're wondering. The Cavs have the best starting 5 in the NBA, but has the worst bench. With Big Z and Bibby getting old, they have to visit the bench more often and when they're on the bench, Hughes and LeBron get no help and must carry the team on their own. Still pretty good though.

C- Z. Ilgauskas 74
PF- D. Gooden 79
SF- L. James 99
SG- L. Hughes 85
PG- M. Bibby 80

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 84 ovrl



Milwaukee looks like they're going to have a mediocore season. They really need to make a move to upgrade the SF position. They also drafted PF- B. Harris 72 from the Gold Draft. Bogut hasn't really improved into the superstar Center he was predicted to be and M. Redd has proven that he isn't a franchise type player. They are going to struggle to make the playoffs.

C- A. Bogut 77
PF- L. Wiggins 81
SF- B. Simmons 76
SG- M. Redd 82
PG- T. Ford 78
Key Bench Players- M. Williams 78

Playoffs: NO
+ .500: NO
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 78 ovrl



The Baby Bulls have grown old and still haven't accomplished much. This could be the year for them to do some damage. They drafted a 7'1" C- A. Grand 74 from the Gold Draft and have rebiult the Twin-Towers. Grand and Chandler can stop all the inside offence, forcing their opponents to play from the arc.

C- A. Grand (R) 74
PF- T. Chandler 84
SF- L. Deng 78
SG- B. Gordon 83
PG- K. Hinrich 84
Key Bench Players- M. Pietrus 74, M. Timonen 75
Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 81 ovrl



Indiana last year finally got rid of Artest. This move gave Granger a chance to shine. He was an amazing 20-10 SG! Indiana then aquired Jamison to fill the holes that Artest left open. As long as this team stays healthy, they will succeed this year.

C- R. Tapiro 76
PF- J. O'Neal 85
SF- A. Jamison 81
SG- D. Granger 88
PG- J. Tinsley 79

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 82 ovrl

NEXT ATLANTIC DIVISION!!

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EASTEN CONFERENCE

ATLANTIC



Boston has improved since getting rid of Pierce, but are still not playoff material. They need to make Al Jeffereson into a scoring big man and make him the #2 man next to Green. They also need a better PG and C. Till they got those fixes they will not be in the playoffs.

C- R. LaFrentz 72
PF- A. Jefferson 78
SF- G. Green 86
SG- R. Davis 76
PG- J. Nelson 70
Key Bench Players- T. Allen 77, C. Jacobs 75

Playoffs: NO
+ .500: NO
Starting 4 Avg. Rating: 76 ovrl



New Jersey is one of the teams that are in big trouble because their team needs better players but since they are being choked by the Cap they can't. Theres only 2.5 left of the Flying Trio. J-Kidd is getting old and no longer has the speed and stamina he used to have. Vince Carter is being Vince and plays when he wants to play. The only plus is drafting PF- S. Terry 72. Till they upgrade their 63 overall C theres no way they'll start winning.

C- J. Collins 63
PF- S. Terry 72
SF- R. Jefferson 83
SG- V. Carter 88
PG- J. Kidd 82
Key Bench Players- A. Wright 70, A. Rene 72

Playoffs: NO
+ .500: NO
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 77 ovrl



The Knicks had a big draft, by drafting 1 of the Rookie Legends, Steve Case. They also sent Marbury packing to Houston for Odom and Alston. New York has a playoff potential team, but don't have the chemistry yet, due to 2 new players in the starting 5. New York can light up from the field with Q-Rich and Mo-Pete.

C- C. Frye 77
PF- L. Odom 85
SF- Q. Richardson 79
SG- J. Crawford 79
PG- S. Case 83
Key Bench Players- A. Earl 77, T. Ariza 78, M. Peterson 76

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl



The champs no longer have C-Webb to clean up the boards and put easy shots in. Arthurs and Iguodala need to step up and make a contribution. If these two put up 20 each, the 76ers will have no problem making it back to the finals.

C- S. Dalembert 78
PF- J. Barrett 68
SF- A. Arthurs 84
SG- A. Iguodala 91
PG- A. Iverson 88
Key Bench Players- C. Guolla 70, W. Green 71
Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 82 ovrl



The rich just get richer. The Raptors draft the best Rookie Legend, OJ Mayo. Shipping out Calderon for a shooting PG off the bench was a good idea. The only problem is the chemistry Marcus and OJ. This can easily end up a Bosh/Villanueva situation. Last year the Raptors looked like the 04-05 Spurs, now they look like the smaller version of the 97-98 Bulls. As long as they keep it together and no one gets injuried, they will all leave with a ring at the end of the season.

C- M. Camby 75
PF- C. Bosh 97
SF- J. Graham 78
SG- M. Johnson 87
PG- O. Mayo 94
Key Bench Players- D. Stoudamire 74, S. Williams 73, A. Rishon 70

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 86 ovrl

NEXT WESTERN CONFERENCE!!

Nice preview man. Your Raptors are looking GOOOOD. I just wanted to say one thing......I think you should make OJ Mayo's rating like 84 or something.....94 is up there. If you make it 84, it will be more fun....that way he will progress along. Thats just my opinion though.

Nice preview man. Your Raptors are looking GOOOOD. I just wanted to say one thing......I think you should make OJ Mayo's rating like 84 or something.....94 is up there. If you make it 84, it will be more fun....that way he will progress along. Thats just my opinion though.

OJs Offence and Athletic abilities are sky high, but his defence is really low. I wasn't expecting to get him and I wanted to make who ever got him an instant playoff team

The jerseys are unfortunately unavailble. Sorry guys.

aww come on........but y make them unavailable???

SEASON PREVIEW

WESTERN CONFERENCE

NORTHWEST



Denver's gaurds need to get taller. Boykins and Wagner are undersized players. No one on Denver can play half court offence. This team needs to improve in every position except SF. Carmelo is going to have a long career.

C- T. Mobley 70
PF- K. Martin 87
SF- C. Anthony 92
SG- D. Wagner 72
PG- E. Boykins 75
Key Bench Players- Nene 76, A. Miller

Playoffs: NO
+ .500: NO
Starting 4 Avg. Rating: 79 ovrl



Minnesota has KG and Lauderdale. These two haven't accomplished anything together. KG and Wally only have 1 years remaining on their contracts. There might be a deal in the making. Minnesota doesn't have a good enough C, SF,SG. They need upgrade in those positions. McCants didn't live up to his potential.

C- K. Garnett 96
PF- E. Griffin 77
SF- W. Szczerbiak 71
SG- R. McCants 72
PG- A. Lauderdale 88
Key Bench Players- C. Salo 75

Playoffs: NO
+ .500: NO
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl



The Sonics were underestimated last year, but they have proven they are a team to contend for the championship. Seattle has everything. They have the Kovalenko, a power house that can jam it down. They have Lewis and Allen to knock it down from the arc and have Spears to dish out the rock. Simply amazing.

C- J. Kovalenko 86
PF- R. Lewis 85
SF- D. Moten 73
SG- R. Allen 89
PG- G. Spears 81
Key Bench Players- L. Ridnour 71

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 83 ovrl



Portland has the talent to be a playoff contender, but they don't have the team chemistry needed to win. They have Zach and Miles to Jam it in the hole. Webster to knock it down from the arc and Telfair to run and gun. They even have scoring sensation R. Mah off the bench. I don't understand why they aren't winning.

C- J. Magloire 73
PF- Z. Randolph 81
SF- D. Miles 82
SG- M. Webster 78
PG- S. Telfair 78
Key Bench Players- R. Mah 80, W. Fong (R) 76
Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 78 ovrl



Utah finally got things last year with Malone/Stockton V2. AK and D-Will are working their chemistry and made the Jazz a playoff contender. Their bench is deeper than last year so their starters can get the proper rest they need. They have the rebounding power to limit offensive boards.

C- M. Okur 73
PF- C. Boozer 80
SF- A. Kirilenko 92
SG- B. Weatherspoon 74
PG- D. Williams 81
Key Bench Players- D. Brown 73, S. Varner 71

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl

NEXT PACIFIC DIVISIONE!!

The jerseys are unfortunately unavailble. Sorry guys.

aww come on........but y make them unavailable???

we dont have the legal rights to release them to the public...

sick dynasty keep it up and i love the new raps logo

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EASTEN CONFERENCE

PACIFIC



Golden State is the best team in the West. Their starting 5 can shut down any team who isn't playing 110% Chemistry can consume this team though. But so far the Artest alert hasn't gone off since aquiring him. Their bench is really deep. They can play with their 2nd unit if they wanted to.

C- T. Yoruba 77
PF- I. Diogu 83
SF- R. Artest 89
SG- J. Richardson 87
PG- B. Davis 89
Key Bench Players- M. Dunleavy 78, T. Murphy 74

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 4 Avg. Rating: 85 ovrl



Los Angeles finally found a way to win. Arenas/Bryant/Garren did damage at the end of last season. Arenas and Bryant found a way to coexist and still play at max. The Lakers bench is jammed with SG. They may want to trade some of them to fill up spots in tthe 2nd unit. But then again who needs a 2nd unit when you Arenas and Bryant to do all the scoring for you.

C- H. Garren 74
PF- Y. Pierce 75
SF- C. Mahorn 72
SG- K. Bryant 95
PG- G. Arenas 93
Key Bench Players- D. Stevenson 70, K. Snyder 70

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 82 ovrl



The Clips still have what it takes to win, despite having a huge hole in the Center position. This team can make the playoffs, but definitly have no chance to beat the elite teams without a Center strong enough hold his own. Lots of veteran leadership on the team. This team has the inside-outside game and can play mediocore defence.

C- J. Morgan 69
PF- E. Brand 90
SF- C. Maggette 87
SG- C. Mobley 76
PG- S. Livingston 80
Key Bench Players- D. Hopkins 73, D. Templeton 73, P. Sow 72

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl



Phoenix has been disappointed the past 2 years because they haven't made the playoffs due to injury. With Amare back to full strength, this will be seeing some playoff action this year. Nash from MVP? No more of that because Nash has gotten old and doesn't have the vector to perform top knotch every night. That's why they have Marion and Amare to win them games.

C- A. Stoudamire 96
PF- S. Marion 94
SF- Q. Woods 79
SG- E. Oxford 67
PG- S. Nash 82
Key Bench Players- J. Chan 74

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 84 ovrl



After the Kings got robbed of OJ Mayo, they look to rebuild around Charlie Villanueva. This is going to be a rebuilding year for them and have no chance for any playoff action. No much more to say.

C- C. Villanueva 91
PF- S. Abdur-Rahim 73
SF- S. Wonder (R) 73
SG- B. Wells 75
PG- S. Parker 75
Key Bench Players- J. Williams 73

Playoffs: NO
+ .500:NO
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 77 ovrl

NEXT SOUTHWEST DIVISION!!

hmm... I need to come up with a new storyline in Raptorland

Great season previews

The jerseys are unfortunately unavailble. Sorry guys.

aww come on........but y make them unavailable???

we dont have the legal rights to release them to the public...

somebody owns them???....cud u get permission?

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EASTEN CONFERENCE

SOUTHWEST



Dallas is looking like a great team, IF they had a true Center. Dirk is decent Center, but isn't strong enought to defend the paint. They may be able to sneak into the playoffs, but would get dismissed in the first round. They are full of potential and young, but this isn't their year.

C- D. Nowitzki 90
PF- E. Ownens 71
SF- J. Howard 80
SG- P. Tamale 78
PG- D. Harris 83
Key Bench Players- M. Daniels 73, J. Terry 73

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: NO
Starting 4 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl



The Rockets are ready to take off and head for the championship this year. They finally got the true PG they have been waiting for. Their big 3 is the best just because they have the best Center in the league in YAO MING! Though they are in need of a SG and some bench players but all they need is Ming/T-Mac/Marb to do some damage. Golden State look out because this team is competition.

C- Y. Ming 92
PF- S. Swift 78
SF- T. McGrady 92
SG- L. Head 66
PG- S. Marbury 88

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 83 ovrl



Memphis is probably the 3rd best team in the West. They have chemistry, they have talent, they are young, and they have the JAMAICAN MONSTER HOWARD ELLISON! This guy is Ben Wallace in the making. He can block shots, rebound, and throw it down with authority. They also aquired Jose in the offseason to improve their PG position. They have a pretty deep bench. If P. Yang can put up numbers like he did in his rookie season, then Memphis is going to contend for the championship.

C- H. Ellison 74
PF- P. Gasol 85
SF- P. Yang 85
SG- S. Battier 74
PG- J. Calderon 78
Key Bench Players- M. Miller 75, B. Jackson 72

Playoffs: YES
+ .500: YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl



New Orleans is also a good team this year. They are really young but sure enough they are LOADED. Smith and Paul have enough talent to move this team into the playoffs. Their bench is really deep, but they are young enough to make up for it. Paul/Smith is an amazing duo.

C- M. Carter 78
PF- D. West 78
SF- J. Smith 85
SG- O. Tyson 83
PG- C. Paul 90
Key Bench Players- B. Diaw 72

Playoffs: YES
+ .500:YES
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 83 ovrl



San Antonio is ready to drop from the playoff scene this year. They no longer have the deep bench they used to have. Losing Bowen, Horry, and Finely due to retirement. They picked up D-Mace to try to fill the void Bowen left. They have a chance to make the playoffs but thats as far as it goes. Sorry guys no chance for a Ring this year.

C- S. Issaka 68
PF- T. Duncun 90
SF- D. Mason 73
SG- M. Ginobili 91
PG- T. Parker 81

Playoffs: NO
+ .500:NO
Starting 5 Avg. Rating: 80 ovrl

NEXT SEASON SCHEDULE!!

Nice previews

Season Schedule



Key Games
vs. Detriot - November 4
@ Washington - November 13
@ Cleveland- February 5
@ Philladelphia - Febuary 26
@ Sacremento - April 8
@ Golden State - April 13

NEXT SEASON OPENER!

is your rookie o.j rating really 94. or did u make him better

is your rookie o.j rating really 94. or did u make him better

made him better and I toned him down to 89

i would make him a 85.

i would make him a 85.

I based his ratings on my scouting report and I don't think A+=85.

89 is good. Good job. Cant wait till the season starts again. Good luck....OJ FOR MVP and ROTY! LoL

very nice looking stuff man.