(3-3) Bringing The Thunder - Hiatus (RROD)

[buzzy]

Helly everybody.
I got really inspired by all the stories around here, so I'm going to start one myself.
Even though I started this basketball game year with NBA Live 10, I returned to 2k because of all the patching on Live's part, which completely messed up the game.

So yeah, I'm back with another association/dynasty, and if you remember any of my previous stories, you'll know that I'm not really the person that does long-lasting dynasties. Chances are, you don't even remember them. So I'm really, really poised to make this one work.

The recap format is going to be a little different this time. I am going to tell you what games I'm going to play the following (in-game) week, and depending on votes, I'm going to do an in-depth coverage on one particular game. The other ones, no matter if I play or simulate them, are only going to get a short coverage. (I believe Mark. does it the same way.)

Lastly, my team choice.
As the title probably gave it away, I've settled for the Thunder. They're fun to play with with all the young eyplosive guys. Plus it seems to be in at the moment taking teams with projected losing records.

Oh right, a very important note at the end: I will post some stuff right away, but there are two factors that keep will keep me from starting the actual association for now. One is school, I've got some upcoming exams. Secondly I want this thing with the patches settled before starting this. So don't expect too many updates within the next 7 to 10 days (Don't ask me why I'm even posting this already, I just felt like doing it now ).

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[buzzy]

Game & System: NBA 2k10 w/Patch #1 on XBOX 360
Sliders: Green_Flash's 1.4 with some adjustments
Difficulty: All-Star
Quarter Lenght (simmed): 10 min (12 min)
Season Lenght: 82 Games
Rosters: Nogster's New Year's rosters

Updates:

Preseason @ Nuggets
Week 1
Week 2, Game 1
Week 2, Game 2
Week 2, Game 3
Week 3, Game 1

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Buzzy's Association.
Can't wait for all of this.

Thanks, but as I said, it's going to take a while.

I like the team choice. So much potential.

If it wasn't for Kevin Ollie, I think that would be the youngest team ever

Nice team selection buzzy

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Thanks guys. It was really hard to decide on a team with such a bad logo and the fact that I have no alternative jerseys to choose from made it even harder, but I just couldn't resist thier roster.

Season preview should be up tomorrow, or by Tuesday at the latest.

I'm looking forward to this. And I too am in the same dilemma as you were with LIVE. I am thinking of picking up 2k10 this week at gamestop. They went down on price it's under 40. http://www.gamestop.com/Browse/Search.aspx?N=141+169

Thanks for sharing such a nice sharing.it is very useful for all keep it up.

Great team choice and nice to see you back with a story. Good luck!

Good luck with this one man.

Thanks for the kind words, fellas!

nice team choice,good luck with this !

[buzzy]

General manager: Sam Presti
Head coach: Scott Brooks

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished last season at the bottom of the Northwest Division and thirteenth in the Western Conference. It was the first season they played in Oklahoma City, after moving roughly 2000 miles from Seattle to Oklahoma City in the off-season before, being renamed from Sonics to Thunder in the process.
A year, a new coach and some new players later, the Thunder is looking to make an impact in the Western Conference, continuing their quest to reach the Playoffs for the first time in their short history. Whether or not they’re going to be able to mix it at the top we obviously don’t know yet, but we ought to take a closer look at your Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2009/10 season.

The heart and indisputably the Thunder’s franchise player is third year Small Forward Kevin Durant. The former second round draft pick is only 21 years of age, but already one of the league’s best scorers. Durant was 6th in the league in scoring last season, averaging just over 25 points per game. We can only suggest that this number is only going to increase in the upcoming season. While trying to get far with his team next season, without a doubt a personal goal for Durant has to be to get selected for his first ever All-Star Game, which will be held next February in Arlington, Texas.

On the Point Guard position we have Russell Westbrook. This exciting sophomore has already won the fans’ hearts over with his mind blowing athleticism. Even though the former UCLA Bruin is 6 foot 3 inches tall, he is a very good all-rounder. Last season, he was the first rookie since Chris Paul in the 2005/06 season to record a triple-double. He scored 17 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists in victory over Dallas, on March 2nd 2009.

At Shooting Guard there is Swiss national player Thabo Sefolosha, who is going to battle over the starting spot with rookie James Harden. Harden, from Arizona State, was drafted third overall in this year’s draft and is perhaps the most complete player of all the draftees. We are excited how his arrival will work out for the Thunder.

Projected Starters on Power Forward and Center are Jeff Green and Serbian native Nenad Kristic, respectively. Green, same as Durant, a three year player who was drafted just three picks behind the former in the 2007 draft. He increased his PPG average by 7 points from his rookie season to his sophomore one.
To see what other players are on this year’s Thunder squad, scroll up to the Roster section.

Various analysts predict and comment on how the Thunder are going to finish the upcoming season:

David Thorpe “It's easy to drool over the expected growth of Durant. But I'm also excited about Westbrook. We saw what Rondo's freakish athleticism did in Year 2, so expecting something amazing from Westbrook is fair. Management and coaching are stressing defense -- will we see it?”
Northwest: 4th
Western: 11th

Jalen Rose “They have a young exciting core in Durant, Westbook and Green. Rookie Harden will slash to the basket and perform like a top rookie in this year's class”
Northwest: 5th
Western: 13th

John Hollinger “The young Thunder are likely a year away from breaking into the West's top 8, but they're pretty close already after adding yet another strong component (James Harden) to the emerging Durant-Green-Westbrook nucleus”
Northwest: 4th
Western: 10th

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It's my first time I actually try to write a little bit more than just basic recaps, so have mercy. I hope you enjoy it, I'm sorry if it's kinda superficial.

Looking good. The Thunder are a cool team. I think you mean triple double for Westbrook
I'm looking forward to this one

Smith Scores 32 as Nuggets rally late in pre-season win over Thunder




Russell Westbrook PG Chauncey Billups
James Harden SG JR Smith____
_____Kevin Durant SF Carmelo Anthony
_____Jeff Green PF Kenyon Martin
Nenad Kristic C Nenê_______

DENVER, Ocotober 26th
The Oklahoma City Thunder is travelling to Denver, Colorado for its only preseason game to take on its Northwest division rivals, the Nuggets.
The Nuggets started as hot as if they were still in last season’s playoffs, largely because of the stellar play of swingman JR Smith. JR made 8 of the Nuggets’ first 10 points, including two three pointers, while the Thunder was struggling to get anything to go. That was not the way they sought to start their season.

Coach Brooks had to talk things over early, but with success. Not only were they able to catch up with the Nuggets, but thanks to some terrific defense in the second quarter, Nuggets guard Chauncey was held to just 2 points in the first half, and finally some working offense, the Thunder was able to take the lead late in the second. Kevin Durant and rookie James Harden, who had a solid NBA debut, combined for 16 points in the second period. The score at the half was 44-41 in favor of Oklahoma City.




Russell Westbrook goes in for the ridiculous up and under layup in traffic. His Thunder lost though.

So far, so good.

In the third though, the Nuggets started to take over. Led by JR Smith, the Nuggets’ offense was simply too much to handle for the Thunder, as they scored 60 points over the last two quarters, evenly distributed at 30 each.

Main reason for this was sloppy passing on the part of the Thunder. 15 Turnovers as opposed to 6 Nuggets giveaways, ultimately lead to many Nuggets buckets

“Not taking care of the basketball will give you that”, Nuggets coach Scoot Brooks said after the game.

Russell Westbrook was going nuts in the third, scoring 10 straight Thunder points, but those flashes of brilliance weren’t enough against a well balanced Nuggets team, which routed the Thunder for their first preseason victory.




JR Smith
32 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 12-17 FG, 4-8 3PT


Kevin Durant, OKC
30 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, 2-2 3PT
Carmelo Anthony, DEN
20 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, 4 STL
Nenê, DEN
15 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 7-10FG
Chauncey Billups, DEN
20 PTS, 9 AST, 1 STL, 2-5 3PT
Russell Westbrook, OKC
19 PTS, 3 REB, 10 AST
James Harden, OKC
14 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST


OKC | DEN
43% FG% 50%
15 TO 6
3 STL 13
36 PTS/Paint 44
2 Fastbr.PTS 10

shh, it's not an association game yet

hova-, Thanks man. And yes, of course meant triple-double.

Vote for which game to get the big coverage, Pistons or Kings.

Love the recap template. The loss doesn't matter, it's the pre-season.

That picture looks awesome.

nice start buzzy Really like the template, kinda Lamrock style which is my favorite. I know what you mean by getting inspired by these stories to write one..it's the same story here, I've read SO many great stories from Chaser or Lamrock and from a lot of others. Looking forward to this one.

Nice layout buzzy Props for you!

Also great pic. Durant and Westbrook played great.

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it. Don't forget to vote which game you wanna see!!

I vote for Kings. Or is there a pool?

Nope, posting is fine.