NC Domination [6-3] 6 Games and Way Way Way Too Many Trades

[puttincomputers]

roden = "to clear" according to..
http://dictionary.reverso.net/german-english/roden

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Wallace retired with 997 games played? Why he didn't started next season to play another 3 and then retire?

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Keiler - boar

> roden sounds like hoden - testitcles

No matter great name though

I'm changing this guy's name again.

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Blake Griffin to Denver, Deron Williams to Cleveland - 2012 Free Agency

Deron Williams -> CLE - $99.00M over 7 years
Derrick Rose -> CHI - $103.50M over 6 years [stay]
Gerald Wallace -> CHA - $15.56M over 1 year [stay]
Stephen Curry -> GSW - $48.30M over 4 years [stay]
Steve Nash -> PHX - $8.50M over 1 year [stay]
Russell Westbrook -> OKC- $66.27M over 5 years [stay]
Tim Duncan -> SAS- $11.25M over 2 years [stay]
Mo Williams -> ATL - $44.42M over 6 years [stay]
Blake Griffin -> DEN - $9.92M over 1 year
Tyreke Evans -> SAC - $81.76M over 7 years [stay]
Brandon Jennings -> MIL - $81.76M over 7 years [stay]
OJ Mayo -> NYK - $46.44M over 7 years
Jamal Crawford -> ATL- $16.28M over 3 years [stay]
Brook Lopez -> IND - $46.58M over 6 years
Yao Ming -> HOU - $24.00M over 5 years [stay]
Jason Kidd -> retires
Paul Millsap -> NCD - $7.60M over 1 year
Grant Hill -> PHX - $4.46M over 1 year [stay]
Kevin Love -> ATL - $60.00M over 5 years
Kevin Garnett -> BOS - $7.25M over 1 year [stay]
Shawn Marion -> DAL - $14.11M over 2 years [stay]
Anthony Parker -> retires
Greg Oden -> SAC - $2.21M over 1 year
Mike Bibby -> retires
David West -> SAC - $6.86M over 1 year
Corey Brewer -> DAL - $9.98M over 7 years
Rip Hamilton -> DAL - $4.45M over 1 year

Gerald Henderson -> CLE - $24.36M over 6 years
Walter Herrmann -> NCD - $3.32M over 1 year [stay]
Acie Law -> NCD - $2.00M over 1 year [stay]
Patrick Patterson -> MEM - $854K over 1 year
Ben Wallace -> retires

[Cruzerr]

Your kidding me ?! I get to play along Deron Williams? With Parker out, I might even have a shot in the SG spot. This is just :O

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Chicago Bulls Rookie To Legally Change Name
The Bulls' first round draft pick has an interesting name: "Joachim Keillerroden". To most, it just seems like an ordinary German name. According to German-born Oklahoma City Thunder center, Cluster "osaki" Jackson, "Keiler" means "wild boar" and "hoden" translates to "testicles". Of course, the Bulls' rookie was quite upset with the way Jackson revealed the translation: through a highly-popular Internet forum, where a lot of NBA fans would find out.

After this, Keillerroden legally changed his last name to a much more common (and less objectionable) German name: Jurgen. The Chicago Bulls' 6'11 rookie is now forward-center Joachim Jurgen.

Problem solved.

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please tell me that "Jurgen" doesn't translate to something stupid...

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I want steve nash to retire!

What, you don't want him to help you improve??? Well, too bad, he still around and he's just as good as always.

Wallace retired with 997 games played? Why he didn't started next season to play another 3 and then retire?

I've got no control over retirement, although if I'd played him in three more games... Well, I really couldn't because he was ridiculously frustrating to play with. Far too slow and just COULD NOT get into the paint to rebound, score, or block. I basically used him to steal the ball, and even then, Tyson, Corey, Jared, Acie Law ,and Shannon Brown all did that better than he did. The more games could have meant three more losses, and no playoffs at all.

Your kidding me ?! I get to play along Deron Williams? With Parker out, I might even have a shot in the SG spot. This is just :O

Things seem to be working out pretty well for you so far. As for the SG position, Gerald Henderson will be starting there. He has a 77 rating, you have a 73. If you do well enough in contests here, you could snag that starting spot next year, or even later this year!

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Big Men Paul Millsap, Dexter Pittman Sign With NC

In an attempt to get bigger, the Domination signed forward Paul Millsap to a one-year $7.60 million contract. The Domination also brought back original Dominator center Dexter Pittman, who had been picked in the expansion draft, but he never played and was sent away when NC traded for Anthony Morrow. "I'd like to play in the NBA, instead of the D-League, where I've been stuck at. Hopefully I'll get some playing time on this squad." Pittman is being paid $1.2M this year.

[Derrick Williams]

Oh well I guess I can snag the starting lineup to steve nash before the playoffs

[Nutellar]

NIce pickups with Pittman and Millsap

[Cruzerr]

I agree with osaki. Nice getting Millsap and Pittman.

[puttincomputers]

Joachim Jurgen = God will establish an Earthmover/Farmer

[Derrick Williams]

I wonder if NC will win the finals now.

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Oh well I guess I can snag the starting lineup to steve nash before the playoffs

lol, Good luck with that... Nash still has the 5th best rating of all point guards.

NIce pickups with Pittman and Millsap

I agree with osaki. Nice getting Millsap and Pittman.

Thanks guys, hopefully they'll play well for me. Never played with either of them.

Joachim Jurgen = God will establish an Earthmover/Farmer

I don't get it.

I wonder if NC will win the finals now.

I haven't posted all the moves I'm going to make yet this offseason. There's more to come... Winning the Finals is a tall order though.

[Derrick Williams]

Shit! 5th best on the PG rating? Are you kidding me a 38 yr old PG!?

OFF-TOPIC: Lol iverson is back in 76ers with my dynasty.

[puttincomputers]

Joachim = God will establish
Jurgen = Earthmover or Farmer

in other words.

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Shit! 5th best on the PG rating? Are you kidding me a 38 yr old PG!?

OFF-TOPIC: Lol iverson is back in 76ers with my dynasty.

haha, Iverson has a 57 rating, stuck near the bottom of the free agency list, he hasn't retired yet...

Joachim = God will establish
Jurgen = Earthmover or Farmer

in other words.

OK...

[Derrick Williams]

xD Looks like Iverson doesn't want to give up.

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Rookie Brothers Unite In North Carolina

The University of Alabama played very strong last year, because of two players of the last name Henderson: brothers Christopher and Alexander. 6'9 forward Christopher was picked sixth by the Minnesota Timberwolves and the 6'7 swingman Alexander was picked 18th by the Domination. Both players have decent potential and played together at a very high level in college. The two appeared to be headed their separate ways, but North Carolina Domination general manager and head coach Zee Otoo wanted the complete package.

Two months after the draft, the Domination and the Wolves started to work on a trade, and before most even knew what was happening, Chris Henderson and Antoine Wright were traded to North Carolina for two of the Domination's pick-ups last year: Wilson Chandler and Paul George.

Later the same day, a disgruntled Nick Young was traded from Charlotte to the Wolves for Nicolas Batum (a former Dominator) and Ty Lawson, totally revamping the Wolves' roster.

[Derrick Williams]

thats what I can say LOL

BTW what's my overall & Steve nash overall? just curious.

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all NLSCers start between 74 and 76 (not sure where you fall in that), but Nash is an 85. Better start with those contests next season.

[Derrick Williams]

oh crap.

time for an hard work! I just know 1 thing I will try to win 1 ring LOL.

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NC Domination Roster Breakdown

Starting Center: #6 TYSON CHANDLER (84)
At 7'1, Tyson Chandler dominated most of his opposition with big dunks, big blocks, and big rebounds. Without him, Zee Otoo is positive the Domination would not have made the playoffs. Chandler has never been happier in his career than he is in North Carolina right now.

Starting Power Forward: #20 CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON (80)
The 6'9 240 pound combo forward can not only dunk and rebound; he can pass really well, making him a possible point-forward. He adds more versatility to the squad, and he's going to be playing with his little brother again, which makes everything a little bit better.

Starting Small Forward: #32 JARED DUDLEY (87)
What more do you need to know? Jared Dudley's been an All-Star, he's averaged over 20 points a game in two consecutive seasons, and he's clearly the star of the team. His shooting is better than ever, he's working on his steals, and he's rapidly becoming a more athletic player.

Starting Shooting Guard: #21 ALEXANDER HENDERSON (76)
Probably the weakest link of the starting five, Alex has some work to do. The Domination say he's had some problem adjusting to the NBA, but he's been decent throughout the offseason. He suffered a shoulder injury soon after the draft and has had problems with his shooting, but Zee Otoo is confident he'll be okay by the time the regular season begins.

Starting Point Guard: #3 COREY HARRINGTON (85)
After being picked third in an extremely stacked draft, Corey Harrington was a rookie All-Star and a regular on the highlight reel, including an in-game free-throw line dunk against the Lakers.


--Bench--

Combo Guard/Occasional Small Forward: #24 SHANNON BROWN (76)
Shannon Brown took a step backward last season. He had a few big games while starting, but was grossly inconsistent. He's improved his defense, but his offense has suffered, and he lost his starting spot.

Swingman: #22 ANTHONY MORROW (76)
Anthony Morrow was very good last year. He led the league in 3-point shots attempted, made, and percentage, shooting over 50%. However, he is only a shooter and does nothing else, but the Domination don't need him to do anything else.

Combo Forward: PAUL MILLSAP (76)
Millsap was desperate to leave Utah. He signed with the Domination, but has struggled thus far with his shooting, overall scoring, and defense. His rebounding is the only thing that has helped the Domination in practice.

Combo Forward: #5 WALTER HERRMANN (74)
Herrmann took a step back last year. True, he played less minutes in a reserve role, but he's 33 years old and not as capable of a player as he was two years ago when NC signed him. He's still got a sweet outside shot for a 6'9 forward.

Point Guard: #11 ACIE LAW (74)
Most Domination fans remember Acie Law's big surge at the end of NC's inaugural season. He has yet to have another surge like that, but he's played at a high level most of last year, playing as Corey Harrington's primary backup. Law got big minutes at times, due to Harrington's struggles with foul trouble and Law played well.

Swingman: ANTOINE WRIGHT (73)
Wright is still a guy who is all over the place. Last year, he played as a solid spot-up jump shooter for half the season, and then shot 25% from the field in the second half of the season, while grabbing nearly seven rebounds a game and showcasing his athleticism. He seems to have forgotten what defense looks like this season, though.

Center: #8 DESAGANA DIOP (72)
Diop has improved quite a bit in the past two years. He finally figured out a way to get the ball in the hoop in Indiana, while continuing to play solid defense. He has done the same so far this summer and will hopefully continue to do so, despite being over 30 years old.


--Injured Reserves--

Swingman: #7 MARIO WEST (72)
West did some damage last year, but he's also done damage to himself. West underwent surgery in June to fix a stress fracture in his foot. He should be ready to play by October, but no one is sure about his level of play when he gets back. Hopefully his jump shooting magically improves.

Point Guard: #13 ERIC RIVERS (69)
People have a legitimate argument when they say a 5'6 guy is too small to play in the NBA. He can cause problems with his quickness, but he is prone to having his shot blocked, he can't even reach the rim, and his shot takes regular vacations. He is a solid passer, and he could be a big steal of the draft. The 48th pick could be a solid pass-first point guard.

Center/Power Forward: #60 DEXTER PITTMAN (69)
He's played well in the D-League, and he hopes to make it on the roster of an NBA team that will actually play him. This is his fifth stint on an NBA team, but he has yet to play in an NBA regular season game. When he does, his 6'11, 310lb frame will cause some matchup issues.


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Expert Predictions: The team repeats as the 6th seed in the East, Tyson Chandler repeats as an All-Star, while Jared Dudley continues to improve his averages across the board, picking up a second All-Star appearance in three years. Alex Henderson takes his time adjusting to the NBA, while Chris Henderson quickly establishes himself as the best all-around player in the 2012 draft. The bench will be revamped, bringing in a very solid sixth man, instead of having four players who all share the sixth man title. Corey Harrington will undergo something resembling a sophomore slump, but not quite, while Tyson Chandler proves he is the second-best center in the NBA. The very young starting line-up (consisting of two rookies and one sophomore) will appear lost at times, and will be subject to inconsistent play. Dudley and Chandler will bail them out in this kind of situation, and the Domination will have a similar playoff run to last year.

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Free Agency Predictions:

puttincomputers:13, Cruzerr:13, Valdis:12, Mavs4Life:12, osaki:10, Cream:10



TOTALS:

puttincomputers: 65
osaki: 56
Axel.: 51
Thierry: 50
Valdis: 47
Houndy: 43
Cruzerr: 22
Mavs4Life: 13
Badger: 11
Cream: 10
Icefox: 3
Ch4os: 0

[Derrick Williams]

Hmm crap Im the last one... I forgot the free agency!