The City: Epic Comeback vs Mavs (1-0)

[Mandich]

I'm npt trying to prove anything. I suck at associations dude.
I did not use the same logos as him. And off course I'm going to write future roles , everyone does that.
That's doesn't change your uncreativity.

[Lamrock]

I don't really care. All of our dynasties are derivative of each other's anyway. The draft article is a (less interesting) alteration of the X's old draft recaps, the logos and standings presentation are from an old Live dynasty and the season-in-reviews were all the rage and done by everybody a couple years ago. Of the actual innovations I've made (paintshopping, Xtranormal vids, killing off players, etc.), the only one that has actually been influential is putting recaps in quotes.

The point is, my problems with this story are not that it is similar with mine and I don't mind you using my templates.

[Houndy]

I'm npt trying to prove anything. I suck at associations dude.
I did not use the same logos as him. And off course I'm going to write future roles , everyone does that.
That's doesn't change your uncreativity.

Bro, a template means that you use the same style. Not damn logos.

Lamrock, Thanks man, the recaps in quotes really was influential.

[Mandich]

Bro, a template means that you use the same style. Not damn logos

where did I mention templates ?

[Houndy]

Bro, a template means that you use the same style. Not damn logos

where did I mention templates ?

Don't comment on this thread again, unless it's about an update

[Pistol]

Ah the little bitches. Made my morning coffee that much better

[Houndy]

Ah the little bitches. Made my morning coffee that much better

Heh, sorry bout the drama. What do you think of the actual Lottery

[The X]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[shadowgrin]

Just to be clear, I blame Lamrock for all of this.

[Pistol]

I was waiting for shadowgrin to get involved, my day has been made. Also X, if these posts had 'like' buttons, I would have 'liked' the fuck out of that post.

[The X]

Also X, if these posts had 'like' buttons, I would have 'liked' the fuck out of that post.

Yep, I kinda wish the forums did have that option. I guess we all get so use to it from other social networking sites.


Anyways people have made their point, Lamrock doesn't mind that his template was copied. Please continue Houndy. To everybody, no more comments on the copying of templates in this thread please.

For everybody's reference, at some point or another, everybody copies, whether it is from another member's dynasty (see Hall of Fame Live '05 X's Bobcats, 1st page X copies Donatello's dynasty website design: http://forums.nba-live.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=19264. Yep, I was new to site, but still. From that point on I tried to keep it a bit more fresh & original) or from ESPN templates or Yahoo templates.

[Pistol]

If you look carefully at mine you can see that I have copied Jesus.

Oh on topic... I don't like Nick Collison over Andris Biedrins at all. We will see how your rookies come along.

[Houndy]

If you look carefully at mine you can see that I have copied Jesus.

Oh on topic... I don't like Nick Collison over Andris Biedrins at all. We will see how your rookies come along.

It's more Enes Kanter over Biedrins. Collison can rot on the bench, I wouldn't care.

[Houndy]

THE DRAFT: THE REST OF IT

15. Donatas Montiejunas|PF|Lithuania|
Draft Grade: C

16. Mason Plumlee|PF|Duke|
Draft Grade: A-

17. Brandon Knight|PG|Kentucky|
Draft Grade: C-

18. Trey Thompkins|PF|Georgia|
Draft Grade: A-

19. Nolan Smith|PG|Duke|- The former star at Duke is finally taken by the Lakers, to help backup a new point guard coming in town (Spolier Alert!) Derek Fisher's career is coming to an end, and well, Steve Blake isn't that far behind either.
Draft Grade: A

TRADE!
2012 2nd round pick |-----------------| #20 Pick

The Denver Nuggets have traded the 20th pick in the 2011 NBA draft to the Milwaukee Bucks for Corey Maggette and a 2012 second round pick.

20. Chris Singleton|SF|Florida State|- Well, they got rid of Mags, and got either a backup or a starter in Chris Singleton. For Denver, this is to show Melo that they are a good team, and are getting role players for their bench.
Nuggets Trade Grade: B+|Bucks Trade Grade: B+|Draft Grade: B-|

21. Maalik Wayns|PG|Villanova|- Since Andre Miller's leaving, the Blazers needed a good backup. Nice pickup here.
Draft Grade: B+

22. Rodney Williams|SG|Minnesota|
Draft Grade: B+

23. John Henson|PF|North Carolina|
Draft Grade: C-

24. Kawhi Leonard|SF|San Diego State|
Draft Grade: A-

25. Kyle Singler|SF|Duke
Draft Grade: B

26. Marcus Morris|PF|Kansas|
Draft Grade: A-

27. C.J. Leslie|SF|NC State|
Draft Grade: B+

28. William Buford|SG|Ohio State|
Draft Grade: C+

29. Tyler Honeycutt|SF|UCLA|
Draft Grade: B+

30. Demetri McCamey|PG|Illinois|
Draft Grade: A

TRADE!
|-----------------|31st pick, 42nd pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves trade the 31st pick and the 42nd in the 2011 NBA draft to the Philadelphia 76ers for Andres Nocioni.

31. 76ers- Jordan Hamilton
32. Raptors- Jeff Taylor
33. Pistons- Kris Joseph
34. Kings- Shelvin Mack
35. Nets- Bojan Bogdanovic
36. Clippers- Kalin Lucas
37. Wizards- Tobias Harris
38. Bobcats- Klay Thompson
39. Cavaliers- Wesley Witherspoon
40. Magic- Elias Harris
41. Knicks- E'twaun Moore
42. 76ers (via Timberwolves)- Kenneth Faried
43. Hawks- Tyshawn Taylor
44. Warriors- LaceDarius Dunn
45. Jazz- Justin Holiday
46. Suns- Tristan Thompson
47. Pacers- Malcolm Lee
48. Thunder- David Lighty
49. Nuggets- JaJuan Johnson
50. Lakers- Cory Joseph
51. Blazers- Jacob Pullen
52. Hornets- Scotty Hopson
53. Grizzles- Jon Leuer
54. Rockets- D.J. Kennedy
55. Magic- Chris Wright
56. Mavericks- Durrell Summers
57. Celtics- Xabi Rabaseda
58. Bulls- Iman Shumpert
59. Spurs- JaMychal Green
60. Heat- Aaric Murray

[kibaxx7]

Another trade for Nocioni

[Mandich]

very creative.

[Murat]

Agreeing with mandich.

NOcioni to Trades for Nocioni!!!

[Houndy]

Another trade for Nocioni

Yeah, from the Bulls, to the Kings, to the Sixers, and now the lowly Wolves.

Agreeing with mandich.

NOcioni to Trades for Nocioni!!!

CPU did that, not me.

Free Agent article coming up.

[Houndy]

Part V: Free Agency

The Carmelo Anthony drama is over. He won't be playing in New York anytime soon. Or in Brooklyn.

Anthony (6 years/115.67 million) and friend Zach Randolph (5 years/50.77 million) both agreed to deals with the Denver Nuggets, who had to let J.R. Smith go to open up cap room for the 2.

"I feel great in a Nuggets uniform. I couldn't imagine me being in a Knicks uniform." said Melo in a press conference.

"I smell championship, don't you?" said Z-Bo, who averaged a double-double in Memphis.

Free Agency Signings

CHA signs Andrei Kirilenko for 1 year/4.14 mil
CHI signs Thaddeus Young for 1 year/5.76 mil
CLE signs Jeff Green for 4 years/38.42 mil
DAL signs Vince Carter for 1 year/5.01 mil
DEN signs Carmelo Anthony for 6 years/115.67 mil and Zach Randolph for 5 years/50.77 mil
GSW signs Reggie Williams for 2 years/12.06 mill, Alonzo Gee for 2 years/18.52 mil, Shane Battier for 1 year/1.51 mill, and Kenyon Martin for 2 years/3.53 mil
IND signs Delonte West for 3 years/25.7 mil
LAL signs Andre Miller for 1 year/1.36 mil
MEM signs Wilson Chandler for 5 years/63.31 mil
MIL signs Shannon Brown for 4 years/35.84
NJN signs J.R. Smith for 4 years/39.83 mil
NOH signs Jamal Crawford for 4 years/25.90 mil
NYK signs Aaron Brooks for 4 years/50.49 mil
PHI signs Marc Gasol for 4 years/53.26 mil
PHO signs Yi Jianlian for 4 years/36.47 mil
SAC signs Tracy McGrady for 1 year/5.98 mil'
UTA signs Marcus Thornton for 5 years/35.33 mil

[Houndy]

What's your opinion about the free agency signings?

A lot of old guys (Carter, McGrady, and Battier) got offers from rising teams.
Aaron Brooks is one lucky guy. He got 50 million for a Sixth Man role

[Grandmama Johnson]

Nice pick ups! You got a lot of quality for not too much money.

On the other hand, I think the Denver Nuggets caused the recession. That amount of spending is obscene!

[Kubik]

You have done great job moving away Biedrins and picking up Kanter. You definitely upgrade your size and skill under the basket.

[Houndy]

The trades screwed up this association.

Dammit

[Houndy]

Chapter 1: Offers

Willie Lewis was getting ready for the Warriors 2011-2012 NBA season to begin, against his hometown team, the Dallas Mavericks. He threw on his Stephen Curry jersey and began to leave his apartment, when he got a phone call.

"Willie Lewis here.." he responded.

"Willie? This is Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers. I have an offer to make you."

Willie looked astonished, not knowing what was going on.

"I want to make you the GM of the Cleveland Cavs."

"I have a game to go to Mr. Gilbert, call me back later." said Lewis with a grunt.

After he hung up, he went into his office, checking for any NBA news that would regard him at all. There was the usual, with Tayshaun Prince and Glen Davis remaining free agents and team previews, the rumors about teams trading players, and how Jeff Green dominated the Rockets with 28 points with the Cavs.

"What's this?" said Lewis, staring at his email which had randomly popped up in his browser. It was from Kevin O'Connor, and it was to all the other 29 teams.

Dear fellow NBA General Managers,

I was curious if any of you are interested in acquiring Deron WIlliams. You see, Mr. Williams has declared his interest to enter free agency. I am pretty sure Dell Demps knows how I feel, with Chris Paul. If you are interested in acquiring Deron, please give me a call. At least two first rounders.

-Kevin O'Connor, Jazz GM

"Too much offers today." said Lewis. He went to his car and drove to the Oracle, to watch his new-look Warriors square off against the Mavericks.

[Cruzerr]

Take it ! I would love to see another Cavs association. But it is your choice