Blazers 09 | DYNASTY MALFUNCTIONED, CLOSED :(

[Chaser7]

Lol I thought you were retiring yet another dynasty when I read the title. Get to the interesting part of the dynasty though! Can't wait..

[homicide1550]

Sad to see Grant Hill retire.. And I also had that bug with Josh Boone in Live 07! It was crazy!

[SpaceFlare]

Hill's calling it quits? NBA Live makes some players retire a bit too early. I actually think the real Hill would probably stick around for another year or two after this season.

[Maree]

Ratliff is a defensive legend! He's gonna be missed.


lol I was laughing so much when Charles Barkley said that Mutombo is not his age, he said that he is like 55 or something, LOL

[Skills]

Lol I thought you were retiring yet another dynasty when I read the title. Get to the interesting part of the dynasty though! Can't wait..

You aren't getting rid of me that easily.
Anyway, be patient! It's coming up right after this.

Sad to see Grant Hill retire.. And I also had that bug with Josh Boone in Live 07! It was crazy!

Hill's calling it quits? NBA Live makes some players retire a bit too early. I actually think the real Hill would probably stick around for another year or two after this season.

Yeah, another reason why Live is so unrealistic. Thanks for commenting!

Ratliff is a defensive legend! He's gonna be missed.


lol I was laughing so much when Charles Barkley said that Mutombo is not his age, he said that he is like 55 or something, LOL

Yeah, Ratliff was top-5 in BPG for so long. Thanks for reading! And Lol, I heard Barkley say that too.
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Once again, thanks for the love guys! I got a big update for everyone, and it's coming up next!

[Skills]

Who to pick.. who to pick..

List Of Blazers' Possible Selections

Howard Lawrence -- NBA Comparison: n/a
With no real comparison, Lawrence catches the eye of many as the best point guard prospect of the draft.
He has the passing ability of Steve Nash, the defense of Allen Iverson, the clutch scoring of Gilbert Arenas and lacks turning the ball over like Jose Calderon.
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: 32pts. 18ast. 7stls. vs. Kansas

Jeff Morin -- NBA Comparison: Deron Williams
A fast, perimeter point guard with an amazing shot selection.
Has great leadership, and brings the fans up on their feet.
Defense shows signs of improvement.
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: 40pts. 8ast. vs. Duke

Mike Merino -- NBA Comparison: Chris Paul
Arguably, one of the fastest players in the draft.
A total package when coming to the guard role.
Shooting needs some work.
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: 18pts. 20ast. 5stls. vs. Memphis

Shammond Stevenson -- NBA Comparison: Monta Ellis
Plays the PG position, but can also fit well at the SG role.
The best shooter in the draft by far.
Passing and stealing skills could be better.
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: 12pts. 10ast. 3stl. vs. North Carolina

Anthony Good -- NBA Comparison: Kirk Hinrich
Led the Pac-10 in steals for two straight years.
Probably the most NBA-ready player in the draft.
Needs some help in conditioning.
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: 24pts. 12ast. vs. Gonzaga

With three days before the draft, GM Kevin Pritchard has a lot to think about on who to select..

[Chaser7]

I'm betting you drafted Lawrence, so thats my prediction. Although I'm sure many newbies will post here and base their opinions off of the stats you made up for the players

[Lamrock]

@ Lawrence. I don't see how he wouldn't go #1. If he is available, draft him.

[Skills]

I'm betting you drafted Lawrence, so thats my prediction. Although I'm sure many newbies will post here and base their opinions off of the stats you made up for the players

Lol, I guess I did over due the comparisons a bit.
But, their stats and playing style are similar to their comparisons.

:shock: @ Lawrence. I don't see how he wouldn't go #1. If he is available, draft him.

Well not many of the top teams in the draft need point guards.
So hopefully I'll be able to get him But you'll have to wait and see..

[Chaser7]

No I mean, many people here who suck at posting (no names mentioned hehe) will not realize that "Mike Merino" never had a 18 points 20 assist, 5 steal performance that NBA Live will know of. They will say OH MY GOD MERINO WITH THOSE STATS! DRAFT HIM FOR SURE!

[Skills]

A Shocking Selection


An ESPN report on Blazers' selection Shammond Stevenson.

PORTLAND, OR (AP) -- Who? A question every Blazer fan is asking after the Portland Trail-Blazers used their 8th overall pick to select Shammond Stevenson from Penn St. University. Having a desperate need for a backup or possibly a starting point guard, most mock drafts had the Blazers selecting the future Chris Paul or Deron Williams in Mike Merino and Jeff Morin, both who surprisingly fell to #17 and #20 in the NBA draft. Stevenson averaged about 19 points, 7 assists and 1 steal in his two years at PSU. Penn St. has a great sports program, but their basketball team never had much success. The Nittany Lions never managed to make it to the NCAA Division I tournament in Stevenson's two years, something PSU hasn't done since 2001. His basketball alumni may not help win a Division I championship, but Stevenson's efforts managed to snag him a few votes for Naismith Player of the Year. Though that's not enough to stop the criticism for the pick.

"What is Kevin Prichard thinking?" ESPN reporter Stephen A. Smith recalls on the selection. "Quite frankly, when you have a chance to get a guy like Jeff Morin or Mike Merino, you shouldn't pass on that oppurtunity. No offense Shammond Stevenson, but quite frankly, you were drafted too high."

Mr. Smith should've been happy to know that his Heckling Society couldn't make the trip to New York for the NBA Draft.
Though ESPN may have given the Blazers an A- for their pick basing it on team needs, it's still a shocker and a criticized pick to many.

"We got one of the best shooters in the draft." says Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard. "Sure we needed more of a pure point guard, but in my opinion Shammond was the most NBA-ready player in the draft. Which is why we selected him."

The Memphis Grizzlies used their first overall pick to select Louis Hermann from California. Hermann recently transfered from Argentina to attend school in America. With the second pick, the Philadephia 76ers selected Kevin Kearley from Syracuse. Kearley was top fives in the NCAA for points, rebounds and blocks giving him Naismith Player of the Year honors. Andre Vidal from Kentucky, was drafted with the third overall pick by the Seattle Supersonics. Vidal is projected as the top freshman guard in the NCAA. The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Milwaukee Bucks selected consistent sooter Jerome Gimenez from Alabama and elite scorer Lamar Stewart from Virginia Union with their fourth and fifth picks respectively. The New Jersey Nets selected the NCAA leader in blocks in Marc Snow with the sixth pick. With the seventh pick, the Indiana Pacers selected the first point guard and arguably the best in the draft, Howard Lawrence.

Pritchard states that they would've drafted Lawrence until Indiana, the pick right before, snagged him first. Then the hard decision of selecting Stevenson was done. Can Stevenson help the Blazers get to the playoffs? Or will Pritchard have to make more moves to assemble a dominant Blazers squad? For now, only time can tell..

[Mandich]

I like you picked Stevo. Hope you won't regret it

[homicide1550]

CAn’t wait to see how this rookie plays for you... Good Luck!

[Chaser7]

I'm surprised too by the pick

[Oskar]

Surprised also, I would have gone with Merino. He has what your team needs, speed and PG abilities as you said, and he isn't a shooter.. It's possible to teach him and stuff. Can you tell something special about Stevenson to us ? He looks just like a face right now.

[Lamrock]

I hate that pick. Rather than a superstar hybrid PG, you got a poor man's Monta Ellis.

[Skills]

I like you picked Stevo. Hope you won't regret it

CAn’t wait to see how this rookie plays for you... Good Luck!

I'm surprised too by the pick

Surprised also, I would have gone with Merino. He has what your team needs, speed and PG abilities as you said, and he isn't a shooter.. It's possible to teach him and stuff. Can you tell something special about Stevenson to us ? He looks just like a face right now.

I hate that pick. Rather than a superstar hybrid PG, you got a poor man's Monta Ellis.

Hehe, great. Just the reaction I was looking for.
Agreements, disagreements and surprises.
The next update is next, and it should be able to explain a lot..

[Skills]

The End of the Road


Have fun browsing through monster.ca Kevin!

Paul Allen's Office:

"You called for me Paul?" Blazers' GM Kevin Pritchard asks upon entering the room.
"SHAMMOND STEVENSON?!" Allen yelled.
"I wasn't even asking for that ultimate point guard player. All I wanted was one of those guys in the Chris Paul or Deron Williams mold. But you get me a scoring guard?! What's the matter with you?!"
"Hey, hey, take it easy Paul. I'm really positive about this guy. He shows a lot of potential and a lot of passion for the game." Pritchard states.
"Really? Well here's showing his "passion" and "potential."
Allen slams a newspaper onto his desk.
"Stevenson Not Off to a Good Start.." Pritchard read.
"Portland Trail-Blazers' newly acquired rookie, Shammond Stevenson was caught joyriding with some peers late last night in New York. NYC Police Department states that Stevenson had one too many shots last night. Close friend Nate Robinson, managed to bail out Stevenson a few hours later.."
"See what I mean? You got us Ron Artest!"
"He's just a kid Paul, cut him some slack." Pritchard replys.
"Don't worry, I won't be making many moves this summer."
"That's right Kevin. You know what this means? YOU'RE FIRED!"
"WHAT? I GOT YOU BRANDON ROY, LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE AND GREG ODEN! YOU CAN'T FIRE ME!" Pritchard shouts.
"Well I'm sorry Kevin, it's for your own good. NOW GET OUT!"
Pritchard gathers his belongings and storms out the building.
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A couple of hours later..

"Thanks for this wonderful oppurtunity Mr. Allen! Ever since Maurizio Gheradini came back from Italy, Mr. Colangelo had to let me go. I've been out of a job since!" a man says to Allen.
"No problem sir, you'll find that the Portland Trail-Blazers are a very fine organization."
"Gee, I hope so. Well, I'll get my things ready.."
"..wait, what did you say your name was?" Allen asks.
"Collins. Ray Collins."

[Chaser7]

Well ok decent storyline, except, I'm not exactly sure what Stevenson did wrong, its not against the law to "have one shot too many". Lol anyways, at least you got yourself back to the Jailblazer days!

Oh and Lamrock, I doubt those other point guards are the superstar hybrid point guards Skillimatic hyped them up to be. After all they did slid until the late teens... He probably just made sound a lot better than they are.

[Mandich]

Loving this dynasty

[kobe4mvp]

I really like your presentation and the whole "Rookie Drafting" process. I might do one myself If that's alright with you.

[Skills]

Well ok decent storyline, except, I'm not exactly sure what Stevenson did wrong, its not against the law to "have one shot too many". Lol anyways, at least you got yourself back to the Jailblazer days!

Oh and Lamrock, I doubt those other point guards are the superstar hybrid point guards Skillimatic hyped them up to be. After all they did slid until the late teens... He probably just made sound a lot better than they are.

Lol, thanks for the support Chaser. And by the way, believe me, those rookies ARE what I hyped them up to be. (as you'll figure out later..)

Loving this dynasty

Thanks man! I got something coming up soon, just wait..

I really like your presentation and the whole "Rookie Drafting" process. I might do one myself If that's alright with you.

Thanks bro! And sure, go ahead! I got a lot of my ideas from guys such as Chaser7, Clutch etc.
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It's been a while since I made an update, thanks to all this schoolwork. But I got something new coming up next! It's called Off The Court. It's just a short segment for your entertainment and may contain a very small storyline. It features what the Blazer ballers do, when they're not playing ball. A little reality dose to those who wonder what the ballers do outside of basketball. I don't want to give away too much, but i'm pretty sure you guys will like it!

[Skills]

LOCATION: BRANDON ROY'S HOUSE

What exactly are NBA players up to when they're not playing basketball? That question is about to be answered, Portland Trail-Blazers style. The Blazers squad are all together (except Greg Oden, Darius Miles and Shammond Stevenson), but they ain't balling. Instead, they're relaxing at a barbeque being held at Blazers' star Brandon Roy's household, eating and just having themselves some fun. Let's see what they're up to...

"HE SHOOTS AND HE SCORES!" a pumped up Brandon Roy Sr. shouts after his 2 year old son, Brandon Jr. scores a basket on a mini-basketball net.
"Hehe, hey pops. It looks like your son could turn out to be a better baller one day with that good of a jump shot." LaMarcus Aldridge jokes.
"Nah, with Daddy Roy putting up sick numbers last season.. it'll be awhile before Junior gets his due." Joel Pryzbilla pointing out the obvious.
"Haha, come on guys he's only two. He can't even dribble the ball yet."
"Anyway, how yall liking the BBQ?" Brandon Roy asks.
"GREAT!" Travis Outlaw shouts while digging into some fried chicken.
"Your wifeys a keeper Brandon. Does she have a sister?"
"Aha, shut up dawg." says Brandon Sr.
"Yo J! How's it going with you and Channing?" the dad calls out.
It seems James Jones and Channing Frye can't be pulled away from the basketball court..
James takes the ball out after a basket by Channing.
He quickly checks the ball, pump fakes Channing and goes in for a slam.
"BOOM!" James yells.
"That's 21 boy! I win again! How bout another Chan?"
"No thanks, I'm good bro. I could use some of Mrs. Roy's BBQ though.." Channing replies and heads to the grill.
"Haha, you done getting dunked on for today Chan?" Sophomore Josh McRoberts jokes.
"Hehe." Channing laughs sarcastically.
"Man you lucky you don't gotta carry around that knapsack anymore. I'd still make you."
"Well Greg still has to. He's almost healed up now!" Josh points out.
"That's right!" Channing says.
"He can keep that Stevenson dude some company."
"Yeah. I can't wait to pick out his backpack!" Martell Webster says after finishing some pork ribs.
"What sucks though is Theo retiring." Steve Blake says coming out of the bathroom.
"Damn, I'll miss that fellow. Him, and his shot blocking force."
Martell says.
"Our new GM could've at least tryed to talk him out of it.."

While the Blazers' chat it up, a cell phone rings.
The Blazer/s answer his/their phone.
A text message is recieved.
It read....
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From: GM Ray Collins
YOU'VE JUST BEEN TRADED.

[Chaser7]

Who's been traded? Uh-oh.. Stevenson? Please not Roy..

[Oskar]

I hope not Roy also.. Chan ? Who ? Damn.. Nice presentation, looking forward to see who !