Dead and Gone.

[Cruzerr]

There aint no rules tbh. You can choose any player, past or present. The ONLY thing that I actually RECOMMEND, not tell you, is that you choose really wisely: Most of you are undersized, so going with an SG might hurt you, when you go against somebody who picked a SF-PF. Your own choice.

3 out of 8 picks have been made

EDIT: 4 out of 8. Dropping a small hint from here: 1 PF, 1 C, 1 SF, 1 SG. These teams might be pretty balling.

[KidJustin]

There aint no rules tbh. You can choose any player, past or present. The ONLY thing that I actually RECOMMEND, not tell you, is that you choose really wisely: Most of you are undersized, so going with an SG might hurt you, when you go against somebody who picked a SF-PF. Your own choice.

3 out of 8 picks have been made

EDIT: 4 out of 8. Dropping a small hint from here: 1 PF, 1 C, 1 SF, 1 SG. These teams might be pretty balling.

well some issues like that is why i have a 2nd choice depending on how it goes...

will it just be 2 on 2? how do u know how the partner will play etc?

[Cruzerr]

It will be 2v2, you cant actually determine how your partner will play. Just hope that you pick the right partner.

[Cruzerr]

5 players out of 8 picked. It ends tomorrow, so make sure that you have sent your picks!

[Cruzerr]

Get ready folks, here are the teams for the tournament!

Team Cer



PG: Ray Cer
SG: Michael Jordan
SF: Corey Maggette
PF: Blake Griffin
C: DeAndre Jordan

Team Adams



PG.Kris Adams
SG J.J Barea
SF Evan Turner
PF Shawn Marion
C Dirk Nowitzki

Team Otoo



PG: Acie Law
SG: Stephen Jackson
SF: LeBron James
PF: Zee Otoo
C: Tyson Chandler

Team Hughes



PG: DaVonte Hughes
SG: Joe Johnson
SF: Patrick Ewing Jr
PF: Al Horford
C: Darryl Dawkins

Team Azidiousic



PG: Ray Azidiousic
SG: Rodney Stuckey
SF: Greg Smith
PF: Bill Bridges
C: Shaquille O´Neal

Team Williams



PG: Isiah Thomas
SG: Daniel Williams
SF: Eric Gordon
PF: Craig Brackins
C: Anthony Randolph

Team Kersey



PG: John Paxson
SG: Sean Elliott
SF: Kendrick Kersey
PF: DeMarcus Cousins
C: Moses Malone

Team Eazy



PG: Larry Siegfried
SG: Wayne Eazy
SF: George Gervin
PF: Karl Malone
C: David Anderson

[KidJustin]

two Jordans + Blake + Maggs Muscles + Ray Cer = WIN

[Cruzerr]

"Come In!" screamed DeVos to Cruzerr.
"Hey boss, could I have a brief chat with you?"
"Certainly, what seems to be the problem?"
"Well, I want to talk to you about trading Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson. Jameer came in last night, drunk and covered in pizza or something, and screamed to me about a female prostitute, who he said was the sweetest ass he had ever seen. Hedo on the other hand came in with a pizza, telling me that he wont be practising and he is the greatest. I am sorry, but I can not work with these kind of men."
"Alright, so you want to trade them for whom?"
"Well, I was looking at the Bobcats, and their two pieces, Corey Maggette and Kemba Walker. Those two guys can provide a lot of scoring next to Dwight. Also, considering that they want Daniel Orton to their team, we could actually rob Tyrus Thomas and give em like..Jason Richardson or somebody."
"Hmmm...Not a bad idea. Let me get back to you."
"Alright, see what you can do."


*Later that day, Josh was watching TV, while drinking vodka*



Local news have confirmed that Hedo Turkoglu, Jameer Nelson, Daniel Orton and Jason Richardson are heading out of Orlando, as they have been replaced for Tyrus Thomas, Corey Maggette and Kemba Walker. Adding to that, sources have confirmed that the reason of this trade was that Orlandos GM, Josh Cruzerr, had been involved in an argument with Nelson and Turkoglu. All of these players will be debuting in their next games.

"How the fuck? How did he do that??" Suddenly, his phone rings. Like he expected, it was DeVos.
"Kid, dont ever think that I can not run shit. Now make this team a championship team. Got that?"
"Got it, Boss!"

[rise]

As much as Turkoglu blows, I like this trade for both teams. J-RICH!

[Cruzerr]

Yeah...I hate playing with Turkoglu, I would rather have somebody that can actually invade the paint and all.

Thanks for the comment, thought this would be dead Next update will be a 3 game one.

[Cruzerr]

[0-0] Orlando Magic (75) @ New Orleans Hornets (65) [0-0]



It might aswell be the start of the season, but Orlando was ready to make an impact.Hornets have always been a tough team, and with CP3 and West feeling better, Magic had 3 new faces in the starting lineup: Kemba Walker, Tyrus Thomas and Corey Maggette.

The teams got off to a really intense game, as both of them were pretty equal. Magic took a small lead from the start, and with the play of Dwight and Kemba, they held it really long. Ariza on the otherhand was the player, who was leading the charge at the Hornets front, seeming that Paul could not compete with anything. Magic were on full throttle and they never let go, extending the lead more and more and more.

Suddenly, things changed in a huge matter, as New Orleans got back in the forth quarter, tieing the game atleast 2-3 times. You could have seen that they wanted this game so bad, that winning it would have been a huge start. But with Dwight and Thomas doing some great rebounding and defensive work, Magic still held it. At the final minutes, Orlando still had the lead, and the Hornets had no choice of sending Maggette to the line, who ofcourse, hit his shots and sealed the game, starting off the season with a good win.

*Box Scores*
Hornets
T.Ariza: 18 PTS 8 REB 2 AST
M.Bellinelli: 16 PTS 2 AST 1 REB
C.Paul: 12 PTS 5 AST 3 REB
Magic
D.Howard: 18 PTS 11 REB 4 BLK
K.Walker: 12 PTS 5 AST 4 REB
T.Thomas: 11 PTS 13 REB 1 BLK



[1-0] Orlando Magic (69) @ Charlotte Bobcats (66) [0-0]



With the second game away, Orlando was ready to face the team that they traded with just earlier this week: Charlotte Bobcats. It was pretty clear to the eye who would be the winner, as a rebuilding team goes up against two-years ago been in the Finals team.

But, you would only think that. In actuality, Bobcats really held their own. The game was still lead by Magic the whole 3 quaters, but Bobcats were right on their heels. Players like Jason Richardson and DJ Augustin came up with some big plays. And before you know it, they actually tied in the forth.

Reality check was still in order, as Dwight had a his second double-double game this season, dominating badly. Dwights defense did close the game for them, but if Hedo would have not missed that last-second three, the game would have gone to OT. Still, Magic went away with a 69-66 lead, going back home to face the champs.

*Box Scores*
Bobcats
J.Richardson: 20 PTS 3 REB 1 STL
G.Henderson: 10 PTS 1 REB 1 AST
DJ Augustin: 9 PTS 2 AST 1 STL
Magic
D.Howard: 18 PTS 11 REB 4 BLK
K.Walker: 12 PTS 5 AST 4 REB
T.Thomas: 11 PTS 13 REB 1 BLK

[2-0] Dallas Mavericks (79) @ Orlando Magic (76) [2-0]



With the Magic feeling good, they proposed a "retro night" for the fans. So for that game, you could see Dwight and Dirk playing in old but great uniforms. The game was intense, till the very end.
Both teams had a huge amount of lead changes, as they were scoring from everywhere. Dwight had an off night on his rebounding stat, but he made it all back with scoring. But the deadly shooters of Dallas were too dangerous.

Both Stevenson and Terry had a fair amount of threes, with Dirk hitting fadeaways from every stand point. But the time they reached the forth, Arenas took off, and by himself, got the game back for Orlando.

5 seconds left on the clock however, Terry burned the defence and went for a three-hitting it perfectly, with 2.3 seconds left. Maggette was able to hit it, but the time they reviewed it, it was still a two, not a three. Magic sent Butler to the line one last time, and the defending champions came out with a 79-76 victory.


*Box Scores*
Mavericks
D.Nowitzki: 20 PTS 8 REB 2 STL
J.Terry: 16 PTS 4 REB 3 AST
C.Butler: 12 PTS 4 AST 2 STL
Magic
D.Howard: 20 PTS 3 REB 2 BLK
K.Walker: 15 PTS 2 AST 2 REB
T.Thomas: 14 PTS 6 REB 2 BLK

[KidJustin]

in case u didnt know..its a little known fact.

Maggs was originally drafted by the Magic


good pick up by the way!

[Cruzerr]

Ahh, I did not know that. Thank you for informing that.

Im quite happy with the team actually, Tyrus can put up the jumper while Dwight dominates inside. Bass usually comes in with Anderson, and Anderson I play to the three-point line.

Lets hope we continue this greatness

[BD1899]

Nice trade for Kemba Walker. With him in Orlando, you have some nice young talent to develop around Howard. Should be enough to keep Dwight in Orlando.

[Cruzerr]

[2-1] Los Angeles Lakers (81) @ Orlando Magic (84) [2-1]



The big boys rolled into town, as Los Angeles Lakers took on the Magic. Kobe was stoked from the start of the game, but it did not show out that much, as Magic was still firing on full-throttle. As always, Dwight was leading the team.

But Lakers got the game closer quickly, Kobe was a killer and LA managed to actually take a lead at somepoint. But then, all hell broke loose. Howard went for a put-back dunk, that caused Gasol to sprain his ankle.

With missing a key player, Lakers were hurt inside. There was nothing to do, just take the game back. And so Magic did, as they came away with a 84-81 victory, showing their domination.

*Box Scores*
Lakers
K.Bryant 27 PTS 5 REB 5 AST 2 STL
M.Barnes 11 PTS 2 REB 1 AST 1 STL
P.Gasol 9 PTS 5 REB 1 AST
Magic
D.Howard 19 PTS 13 REB 1 AST 2 BLK
G.Arenas 17 PTS 1 REB 4 AST
R.Anderson 14 PTS 1 REB 1 BLK



Portland Trail Blazers (85) [2-1] @ Orlando Magic (86) [3-1]



An all-around great team, the Portland Trail Blazers were the next to face the Magic. Portland however, came to play.

Yes, Magic did hold a lead until the forth quarter, when Roy exploded and took matters in to his own hands. With 5.3 seconds on the clock, Wallace was played for an open three, which he nailed, and took the game into their hands. Still, Magic
stroke back, as with 2.2 seconds left, Kemba Walker hit a fade-away three, to send the game to Over-Time.

In over-time, it was still pretty tense, neither teams let the other one get infront. But, deja vu happened again. This time, with less time. Roy played himself for a layup, to take the lead with two. But the next attack, Gilbert Arenas was left open for a three, which he nailed at the buzzer! Two buzzer-beaters in one game, as the Magic took the win 86-85.

*Box Scores*
Trail Blazers
B.Roy 24 PTS 8 REB 3 AST
G.Wallace 18 PTS 3 REB 1 AST 3 STL
L.Aldridge 15 PTS 10 REB 2 AST 1 STL
Magic
D.Howard 20 PTS 12 REB 5 AST 1 STL 3 BLK
G.Arenas 17 PTS 4 REB 3 AST 1 STL
K.Walker 10 PTS 4 REB 3 AST 5 STL 1 BLK

Philadelphia 76ers (67) [2-1] @ Orlando Magic (80) [4-1]



After that tightly won battle against Portland, the 76ers rolled into town, and the crowd was packing for this one. Some great talent was to be seen, but it was a totally one-sided affair.

Yes, Orlando side. With Dwight failing to rebound, he did what he always does - scores like a beast. It did not help that Arenas, Maggette and Walker were behind him, and that Thomas was still grabbing rebounds in a high rate. Iguodala and
Holiday tried to stop it, but it was no use. It was just a dominating win, for sure.

In the forth, 76ers did post more points than the Magic, but there was no way for a comeback, as Orlando took their third straight at home, winning it 80-67.


*Box Scores*
76ers
A.Iguodala 20 PTS 2 REB 4 AST 1 STL
J.Holiday 11 PTS 7 REB 2 AST 2 STL
T.Young 11 PTS 5 REB 1 AST
Magic
D.Howard 24 PTS 6 REB 6 BLK(Season High)
G.Arenas 13 PTS 4 REB 2 AST
C.Maggette 11 PTS 5 REB 5 AST

[rise]

lol With the current title, I thought you added my NC Domination into your association. I bet my team could beat your team.

[Mavs4Life]

SOrry for not commenting in awhile, Kemba's performance seems to be a little under expectaion.

[kibaxx7]

GREAT addition in Maggs

[Cruzerr]

lol With the current title, I thought you added my NC Domination into your association. I bet my team could beat your team.

You got Ammo and Dudley, I should be scared.

SOrry for not commenting in awhile, Kemba's performance seems to be a little under expectaion.

Kinda got a slight feeling that everybody is due the fact that Dwight is dominating. Still, it was Kemba who sent the game against Portland to OT.

GREAT addition in Maggs

Yeah, it is

Next update will be a huge trade, and it has nothing to do with the Magic. God, 2k12 trades are soo...

[Red Rocket]

You're doing a good job in this so far! 5-1 is always a nice start, and a relief. Fun reading this all too! Keep it up, man!

[Cruzerr]

MVP gets traded, Bulls get two great young-ones





You would think that the Chicago Bulls would never let go of D-Rose. Well, today in morning, Chicago signed on a deal, swapping Derrick Rose for Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins. As for the Kings side, they got a pretty great deal from this. They are still in rebuild mode, and with this trade, they might build the team around Derrick. However, looking on the Chicago side, they finally fixed their Shooting Guard problem, while losing a great Point Guard. Adding that, they got two great Centers now, and one of them is going to have to sit out some games.

In short:
Bulls get: Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins
Kings get: Derrick Rose and John Lucas

Starting Lineups:
Bulls: Watson/Evans/Deng/Boozer/Noah(Cousins)
Kings: Rose/Thornton/Salmons/Hickson/Dalembert

[Martti.]

2K12's trade logic has been really weird, can't wait til I get my hands on a copy to see it in full.

That's a stupid deal.

[Mavs4Life]

2K12's trade logic... worst in sports video game history

[rise]

I don't even know what to say.

[Red Rocket]

This looks great so far, Cruzerr! Will sent the draft app next year if you do it, as it seems kinda early for me! I won't forget it, though. Can't wait to see what this brings. 5-1's always a good start, so keep it up.

[KidJustin]

what the hell.