Cleveland Dynasty: Lottery bound again?

[-BHZMAFIA-]

so if you have live 04 for ps2, and your like in your 2nd or 3rd season, how do you make the rookie game? like how will you be able to take the rookies out of your dynasty and put them on your regular game mode because i dont have live for cpu. so how you do it?

[Ruff Ryder]

so if you have live 04 for ps2, and your like in your 2nd or 3rd season, how do you make the rookie game? like how will you be able to take the rookies out of your dynasty and put them on your regular game mode because i dont have live for cpu. so how you do it?

I don't think you can.

[Mark.]

I didn't actaully use the rookie challenge rosters, what i did was use the rosters that i used for my dynasty and then just chose two teams to be rookies and sophmores, released all thier players and signed the rookies and sophmores, just make sure you dont save the rosters.

Yeah Skip i rekon you should trade for Bosh, cos like mp3 said Z doesnt really fit inot your offence that much, also i found that Bosh is a real good rebounder as well.

[skiptomylou]

Sorry for not replying lately guys but my comp has been playing up, and it might not get fixed anytime soon so yeah i might not be able to post straight away .

Thankyou guys so much for telling me your trade ideas , I have thought about all of them but after the All-Star weekend I'm gonna see who I can get for Eric Williams. I might keep Z for another season just to see if he gets any better. I can get Gordan Giricek for Williams but I'll see what else is on offer.

I forgot to say before but I'm doing an 82 game season but I'M actually only gonna play each team once so that means I only have 2 more games left after the All-Star break .

sbhzmafia wrote:
so if you have live 04 for ps2, and your like in your 2nd or 3rd season, how do you make the rookie game? like how will you be able to take the rookies out of your dynasty and put them on your regular game mode because i dont have live for cpu. so how you do it?

I have been thinking about that alot sbhzmafia and although I haven't really decided what I'm gonna do, I might just have to create all the rookies that will make the Rookie game and save them to a roster.

[skiptomylou]

@ Chicago

Cleveland came up against another young team in the Bulls and it was a fast game right from the get-go with the Bulls pulling out with an early lead. But with a deeper bench and Tyson Chandler on fire, Chicago took this one.

Final Score L 88-80

Player of the Game
Tyson Chandler: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal.

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: Z.Ilgauskas 32
Rebounds: C.Boozer 12
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas, E.Williams 2
Steals: E.Strickland 3
Assists: L.James 10

I simmed one game.


@ Orlando

With both the Magic and the Cavs struggling to make the playoffs, this was always going to be a hard fought contest. Tracy McGrady was on fire in the 1st quarter, scoring 14 points. But the Cavs had their own big scorer as Ilgauskas dominated inside. The Cavs looked to have it won with a minute to go but some big isolation plays by McGrady and the Magic forced overtime. It was virtually score for score in the extra period but Strickland could have forced double OT if he had made a 3 on the buzzer, but it wasn't to be. The Magic took this one out.

Final Score L 113-110 (OT)

Player of the Game
Tracy McGrady: 42 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals, 2 assists.

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: Z.Ilgauskas 32
Rebounds: Z.Ilgauskas 14
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas, C.Boozer 2
Steals: Z.Ilgauskas, E.Williams, L.James 3
Assists: L.James 10

I simmed 3 games and then viewed the December awards.

Players of the Month:
East: Paul Pierce
West: Tim Duncan
East Rookie: LeBron James
West Rookie: Carmelo Anthony

I'm very happy that James got the award this month and he is playing so well. He is very consistent. If he has trouble scoring he will have 12 assists, or he will score 25-30 points. I just hope he gets better as the seasons progress.

Latest Trades: San Antonio trade Robert Horry to Utah for Matt Harpring
Golden State trade Evan Eschmeyer to Denver for Nikoloz Tskititsvilli


@ New Jersey

A poor effort on the Cavs behalf. Letting a team score 35 points in a quarter isn't going to get you anywhere in the NBA, as Cleveland found out. New Jersey were just fast breaking all game and I was using explicit language most of the time too. Kidd was unstoppable.

Final Score L 113-89

Player of the Game
Jason Kidd: 28 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 9 assists

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: Z.Ilgauskas 25
Rebounds: Z.Ilgauskas 19 ( a dynasty record)
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas 6
Steals: E.Williams 4
Assists: L.James 7

I simmed 3 games.


@ L.A. Lakers

My first look at the ''old'' new Lakers. After getting smashed by the Nets i was determined not to get flogged by the Lake Show. Getting Shaq in foul trouble was very helpful and when Kobe injured his left leg he sat out for the rest of the game, even though it said he was still playable. But Payton and Malone steadied the ship while Shaq came back on and did his thing.

Final Score L 96-93

Player of the Game
Shaquille O'Neal: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 3 assists

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: L.James 26
Rebounds: Z.Ilgauskas 16
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas 4
Steals: L.James, C.Boozer 2
Assists: L.James 8

Latest Trade: Atlanta send Dion Glover to the Clippers for Melvin Ely[/b]

[skiptomylou]

@ Seattle

Another away game for the Cavs and they showed they were being worn down as the Sonics got off to a flying start. Cleveland were trying to come back but they learnt that you can't leave your run till late in the game. They also learnt you have to jump when Ray Allen is shooting a 3, as he knocked them down time and time again.

Final Score L 106-89

Player of the Game
Rashard Lewis: 26 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, 3 assists.

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: L.James 23
Rebounds: Z.Ilgauskas 11
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas, L.James 1
Steals: E.Williams 6 (a dynasty record)
Assists: L.James 7

Latest trade: Chicago trade Corie Blount to Miami for Malik Allen


@Golden State

After losing so many games in a row Cleveland knew they were a chance against the Warriors. It was a hard fought contest all game and it came right down to the wire when Boozer missed a shot to win it. So the game went into OT. Again it was a struggle to score in the extra period but when Van Exel missed a shot from 3/4 court on the buzzer the Cavs had snapped their 5 game losing streak. LeBron was unstoppable.

Final Score W 101-99

Player of the Game
LeBron James: 37 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 2 steals, 9 assists.

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: L.James 37 (a dynasty record)
Rebounds: C.Boozer 22 (a dynasty record)
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas 6
Steals: L.James, J.R.Bremer 2
Assists: L.James 9


@ Utah

From one of the hardest fought games of the season to the easiest. The scoreboard should have been a lot larger if Cleveland didn't let the Jazz back in it at the end. And for a change it was nice to have an easy win.

Final Score W 87-66

Player of the Game
Zydrunas Ilgauskas: 14 points, 16 rebounds, 2 blocks, 3 steals.

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: C.Boozer 19
Rebounds: Z.Ilgauskas 16
Blocks: C.Boozer 3
Steals: L.James, J.R.Bremer, Z.Ilgauskas 3
Assists: L.James 7


@ Milwaukee

I f the Cavs thought the Warriors game was tough that was nothing compared to this. Brandon showed why the Cavs shouldn't have traded him time and time again because of his spectacular passing and defence. Soon enough the Bucks had it out to a 16 point deficet, but James wouldn't have it that way. The Cavs fought all the way back to produce a miraculous win.

Final Score W 102-97

Player of the Game
LeBron James: 26 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, 5 assists.

Cavs stat Leaders
Points: L.James 26
Rebounds: Z.Ilgauskas, J.Caffey 7
Blocks: Z.Ilgauskas 7
Steals: V.Yarbrough 3
Assists: L.James 5


January Awards
East Player: Tracy McGrady
West Player: Tim Duncan
East Rookie: Darko Millicic
West Rookie: Carmelo Anthony

Melo and T-Mac are placing a huge bid for their respective awards this season.

Latest Trade: Denver sends Ryan Bowen to Washington for Chris Whitney.

So at the All-Star Cleveland are 25-28 and half a game behing 8th seed Boston. Will they have enough star power to get them to the playoffs? Will they make a trade to get them there? All is revealed after the All-Star Weekend!

[skiptomylou]

All Star Weekend

Rookie Challenge

Rookies Sophomores
C C.Kaman Y.Ming
PF N.Collison C.Boozer
SF C.Anthony M.Dunleavy Jr
SG J.Hayes S.Parker
PG L.James J.Williams

C K.Perkins D.Gadzuric
PF D.Millicic Nene'
SF A.Pavlovic C.Butler
SG M.Pietrus E.Ginolbili
PG D.Wade D.Wagner

As always the Rookie Challenge was always entertaining to watch, ecspecially this year with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. The Sophomores got out to a great start early thanks to Dunleavy who was on fire in the first quarter, but the Rookies pulled it back thanks to James' offence and Melo's defence. As the game progressed the Rookies began to take over as LeBron James cut Jay Williams up time and time again. It was an exciting contest throughout but the Rookies came up trumps winning it barely.

Final Score Rookies 104 Sophormores 98
Rookie Challenge MVP
LeBron James: 25 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, 3 steals, 6 assists.

Team stat leaders
Rookies Sophomores
Points: L.James 25 M.Dunleavy Jr 22
Rebounds: D.Millicic 11 Y.Ming 8
Blocks: C.Kaman 3 Y.Ming 4
Steals: L.James 3 D.Wagner 2
Assists: L.James 6 D.Wagner 5


989 Sports Skills Challenge

Competitors
R.Alston
A.Iverson
J.Kidd
S.Marbury

The modified course started at the corner of the 3 point line where the player would sprint to the basket and make a layup. Next they would zig-zag around ''imaginary'' players until they got to about half court. Then they would complete 6 crossovers (like the one James does in the demo movie at the start). Then they would charge back to the left of the top of the key and make a shot, then they had to make another shot from the right-hand side of the top of the key. Then they sprant back up to half court then sprint all the way back and finish with a layup.

Round 1
R.Alston 51 secs.
A.Iverson 41 secs.
J.Kidd 54 secs.
S.Marbury 41 secs.

Final Round
A.Iverson 33 secs
S.Marbury 34 secs.

Winner- Allen Iverson


Celebrity Hoop-it-up

Lakers Boston
James Worthy Raef LaFrentz
Magic Johnson Kevin McHale
Gary Payton Larry Bird
Jay- Z Will Smith
50 Cent R Kelly

A short 5 min. quarter game was to be played but one problem happened, my adjusted ratings didn't work so Larry and Magic played like stars, Oh well.
The game started out with a bang as Magic drove down the lane only to see his shot swatted by LaFrentz. Larry Bird start6ed out hot hitting a lot of 3 point plays and generally on fire at both ends of the court. R.Kelly showed he could hoop it up playing super defence and not letting anything go by him. Will Smith electrifyed the crowd by producing his ''West Philly'' jam and celebrating afterwards. But the Lakers didn't lie down with Magic ripping down boards and Gary Payton driving to the lane. Jay Z excited the crowd when he pulled up for a 3 and swished it, then performing his ''fa shizzle ma nizzle'' shake. 50 Cent was droppin' dimes like never before until the score was tied at 51 with 14 secs. left. Will smith posted up Jay Z then did a lightning quick spin move and went up and under to lay it in and gave the Celtics the win.

Final Score Celtics 53 Lakers 51
Celebrity Hoop-it-up MVP
Larry Bird: 32 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, 2 steals.

Team stat leaders
Celtics Lakers
Points: L.Bird 32 J.Worthy, G.Payton 14
Rebounds: K.McHale 8 M.Johnson 13
Blocks: R.LaFrentz 2 ---------
Steals: R.Kelly 3 M.Johnson, Jay - Z, G.Payton, 50 Cent 2
Assists: R.Kelly 5 50 Cent 7



Foot Locker 3 Point Shootout

Rnd 1
R.Allen 22
M.Redd 20 Rnd 2
T.Delk 18 M.Redd 18 Final Round
G.Rice 18 G.Rice 16 G.Rice 22
D.Nowitzki 17 T.Delk 15 M.Redd 14
C.Billups 14 R.Allen 12
C.Ward 14
P.Stojakovic 13



Sprite Rising Stars Dunk comp
Rnd 1 Total
V.Carter 28, 31, 26 85 Final Round Total
S.O'Neal 25, 27, 31 83 Tracy McGrady 27, 37, 32 96
K.Bryant 27, 29, 37 93 Kobe Bryant 31, 27, 43 101
T.McGrady 28,41,38 107


Well there are the mini-games for the All-Star Weekend

Next update on the weekend will feature the All-Star game, my trade, 2 more regular season games, awards, playoffs (if i make it), and then the offseason.

[skiptomylou]

sorry bout the last post its a bit crappy

[mp3]

sorry bout the last post its a bit crappy

Cool update on the allstar weekend , really liked it.

off topic but...

Latest Trade: Denver sends Ryan Bowen to Washington for Chris Whitney.

Has anyone else noticed that this trade always go's down , in all of my Dynastys ive done/simmed whatever ive always saw that trade happen.