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Charlotte Bobcats - 2010/11 | Player-by-player Preview
Part two - The Power Forwards



Tyrus Thomas | 6'9'' | 215 lbs | 5 years pro | LSU

| 2009-10 | CHA | 10.4 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 0.9 APG | 0.7 SPG | 1.8 BPG |

The Bobcats acquired Thomas from the Bulls to prepare for the summer of 2010. Despite their efforts, they couldn't land Dwyane Wade or Chris Bosh. The Bobcats however got Thomas in exchange for Acie Law and Flip Murray. With his great athleticism and defensive skills, Thomas quickly got the starting nod over Boris Diaw who was later traded for Marcus Camby.

Thomas was a restricted free agent this summer and he said he wanted to see what offers he would get on the market. The Clippers signed him to a 4-year deal, but the Bobcats quickly matched it. Thomas wasn't disappointed and felt that the Bobcats are the right place for him.

Thomas, now entering his 5th season, has great mentors in Marcus Camby and Theo Ratliff and can develop into a real presence down low.

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Marcus Camby | 6'11'' | 235 lbs | 15 years pro | Massachusetts

| 2009-10 | POR-CHA | 5.7 PPG | 7.6 RPG | 1.1 APG | 0.0 SPG | 1.7 BPG |

Camby was upset about being traded to Portland at first, but got used to it. He played a big part for the young Blazers, but as Boris Diaw became more and more upset about not playing as much, Portland sent him to Charlotte for the Frenchman.

Camby got used to his role in Charlotte, respecting the choices of head coach Larry Brown. Camby's contract ended with the 2009/10 season, but team president and majority owner Michael Jordan insisted that they re-sign Camby. Camby signed for one more year as he hopes to help this team to their first Playoff appearance.

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Ed Davis | 6'10'' | 225 lbs | Rookie | North Carolina

| 2009-10 | UNC | 12.9 PPG | 9.2 RPG | 0.9 APG | 0.4 SPG | 2.7 BPG |

Ed Davis was the Bobcats' 10th pick in the 2010 draft after a great Sophomore season as a Tar Heel. Davis has great shot-blocking and rebounding skills, just like many other players in the Bobcats roster.

Davis is fortunate to have veterans like Camby and Ratliff to help him as he makes the transition from the College game to the NBA.

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Up next : Small Forwards

Charlotte Bobcats - 2010/11 | Player-by-player Preview
Part three - The Small Forwards



Gerald Wallace | 6'7'' | 220 lbs | 10 years pro | Alabama

| 2009-10 | CHA | 16.3 PPG | 7.7 RPG | 1.1 APG | 1.3 SPG | 1.0 BPG |

Gerald Wallace has been the leader of this team for many years and he is looking to lead his team to the Playoffs. This is the year where he probably has the best supporting cast. Wallace's numbers were down a bit, but that's down to better teammates.

Last years All-Star snub just added fuel to his fire. The Bobcats need a better year then last the last from Wallace to make the Playoffs and Wallace is more determined then ever to deliver.

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Derrick Brown | 6'8'' | 227 lbs | 2 years pro | Xavier

| 2009-10 | CHA | 2.7 PPG | 1.6 RPG | 0.3 APG | 0.0 SPG | 0.2 BPG |

Brown was quiet last year, but could see his minutes increase this year with the departure of Stephen Graham (FA). Brown has a lot to give. He's hyper-athletic and, just like Crash, can play both forward positions on both ends of the floor.

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Up next : Shooting Guards

Charlotte Bobcats - 2010/11 | Player-by-player Preview
Part four - The Shooting Guards



Stephen Jackson | 6'8'' | 221 lbs | 11 years pro | Oak Hill Academy (HS)

| 2009-10 | CHA | 17.2 PPG | 3.2 RPG | 3.9 APG | 1.3 SPG | 0.4 BPG |

Jackson has been a great addition to the Bobcats. He led the team in scoring last season and proved to be a very reliable scorer and a good defender, just the qualities coach Brown looked for.

Now in his 11th season, Jackson and Wallace form the duo to lead this team mixed with youth and experience to the Playoffs. Jackson also kept down his turnover, achieving the lowest average in 9 years.

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Shannon Brown | 6'4'' | 211 lbs | 5 years pro | Michigan State

| 2009-10 | LAL | 7.8 PPG | 1.1 RPG | 1.0 APG | 0.9 SPG | 0.6 BPG |

Brown was a key player for the Lakers for the last 2 years, but the Lakers opted not to re-sign him. Brown returned to Charlotte where he began his professional career. This time, Brown is a key player for the team and he also brings NBA Finals experience to the team.

In practice, it is known that Brown, Wallace, Henderson, Thomas and Derrick Brown have dunk competitions and Brown has yet to lose. He will bring his hyper-athleticism to the floor as he is know to do.

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Gerald Henderson | 6'5'' | 215 lbs | 2 years pro | Duke

| 2009-10 | CHA | 2.8 PPG | 0.9 RPG | 0.4 APG | 0.4 SPG | 0.2 BPG |

Henderson has shown flashes of greatness last season and he could become a big part of the future of the Bobcats. Against the Celtics, he scored 15 points last season in just 10 minutes of play. The Bobcats beat the struggling Celtics in a blowout.

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Up next : Point Guards

Nice previews man, you should give Ed Davis some playing time and maybe add another SF

Charlotte Bobcats - 2010/11 | Player-by-player Preview
Part five - The Point Guards



Raymond Felton | 6'1'' | 198 lbs | 6 years pro | North Carolina

| 2009-10 | CHA | 11.7 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 6.7 APG | 1.3 SPG | 0.2 BPG |

Felton has been the starting point guard for this franchise ever since he was drafted. With the addition of veteran Jason Kidd, Felton offered his starting role to the veteran, but the 37-year old Kidd left Felton in charge.

Felton wanted a long-term deal with the Bobcats and he happily accepted the Bobcats offer, keeping Felton in Charlotte for another 5 years.

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Jason Kidd | 6'4'' | 210 lbs | 17 years pro | California

| 2009-10 | DAL-UTA | 6.8 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 10.4 APG | 2.0 SPG | 0.5 BPG |

Kidd was traded to Utah last year despite averaging his traditional near triple-double statistics all across the board. He racked up 3 triple-doubles last year. In Utah, he backed up Deron Williams and Kidd was fine with that role, playing for Jerry Sloan

Some say Kidd's addition wasn't necessary for the Bobcats with last seasons steady play from D.J Augustin, but as the Jazz offered Kidd for Desagna Diop and the Bobcats 41st pick in the draft Devin Ebanks, the Bobcats couldn't say no.

Irnoically, the first opponent for the Bobcats are the Mavericks, Kidd's former club.

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D.J. Augustin | 6'0'' | 180 lbs | 3 years pro | North Carolina

| 2009-10 | CHA | 11.2 PPG | 0.5 RPG | 2.0 APG | 0.3 SPG | 0.1 BPG |

Augustin can expect a drop in minutes this season with Kidd on board. His shooting and scoring ability won't go unnoticed, as Augustin can also play the two-guard, where he'll likely spend most of his minutes.

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Up next : Prediction Contest

Prediction game!

I hope everyone participates. The winner would be the best rookie with a great rating, as it was in my Heat/Bucks dynasties.

Here's the prediction game pattern :

Code:

[b]Bobcats Record : [/b]

[b]Bobcats Leaders in : [/b]

[list][b]Points per game : [/b]
[b]Rebounds per game : [/b]
[b]Assists per game : [/b]
[b]Blocks per game : [/b]
[b]Steals per game : [/b]
[b]FG% :[/b] [/list]

[b]NBA Scoring Champion : [/b]
[b]NBA Rebounding Champion : [/b]

[b]Most Valuable Player  : [/b]
[b]Rookie of the Year : [/b]
[b]Coach of the Year : [/b]

[b]East Champions : [/b]
[b]West Champions : [/b]

[b]NBA Champions : [/b]
[b]Finals MVP : [/b]

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NLSC Draftees!

One thing that made my Heat dynasty so popular were the NLSC-ers in it. This time, they're back!
Here are the people who are in my draft next year :

This time the winner would be an instant superstar with a ~90 rating. All others will be 70-80.

If you haven't sent me your info yet or just want to join, here's the template. Fill it out and sent it to me via PM.
(I have info about : Sit, Cartar, -Peebo, C-77, megarover, newc, Thierry., Homicide, Clutch, XpLosibo, Dee24, TomCat, [X]-Factor, Azzdogs, dare, EverSoul, 1goal, puttincomputers, Oskar - Let me know if you're in.)

First Name :
Last Name :
Jersey # :
Date of birth :
Weight :
Height :
Primary position :
Secondary position :
College :
Nationality :
Skin tone : (some NBA player to compare, ex Chris Paul or Kyle Korver)
NBA similarity :
Strengths : (5)
Weaknesses : (5)
Other features : Bands, sleeves etc.

Also, if you want to change your info I already have, like your player name or whatever, send that to me via PM also!

NLSC Draftees in 2011 Draft :

1. Thierry Tirieux (Thierry.)
2. Lenny Crabman (Cartar)
3. Rick Lopez (de8)
4. (Rta)
5. (anthony22)
6. Julian Martin (dare)
7. (Mark.)
8. Will Sit (Sit)
9. Liam Washburn (Lamrock)
10. Dirk Brezhnev (Dee24)
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Last edited by Martti. on Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:08 pm, edited 2 times in total.

First:Rick
Last:Lopez
Jersey Number:1
Date of Birth:Apr 16 , 1989
Weight:208 lbs
Height 6'2
Primary Pos.G
Secondary: N/A
College:Michigan State
Nationality:Puerto Rican
Skintone:Ramon Sessions
NBA Similarity:Not sure
Strengths:Great leader,good play maker,stealing,three pointers,speed
Weaknesses:Rebounding,durability,shot blocking,not a freak athlete,stamina
Other:both hands single team rubberbands,ankle socks
Will predict later

One question about the prediction, are you going with 82 game season?

Bobcats Record : 19 - 10

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Stephen Jackson
Rebounds per game : Gerald Wallace
Assists per game : Raymond Felton
Blocks per game : Gerald Wallace
Steals per game : Jason Kidd
FG% : Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : Carmelo Anthony
NBA Rebounding Champion : Dwight Howard
Most Valuable Player : Carmelo Anthony
Rookie of the Year : John Wall
Coach of the Year : Martti Must

East Champions : Charlotte Bobcats
West Champions : Denver Nuggets

NBA Champions : Denver Nuggets
Finals MVP : Carmelo Anthony

Last edited by anthony22 on Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:59 am, edited 1 time in total.

Oh yeah, it's 29 games everybody!

Bobcats Record : 15-14

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Gerald Wallace
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Jason Kidd
Blocks per game : Marcus Camby
Steals per game : Raymond Felton
FG% : Tyrus Thomas

NBA Scoring Champion : Dwayne Wade
NBA Rebounding Champion : Dwight Howard

Most Valuable Player : Michael Pietrus
Rookie of the Year : Tyerke Evans
Coach of the Year : Phil Jackson

East Champions : Cleveland Cavaliers
West Champions :Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Champions :Cleveland Cavaliers
Finals MVP :Lebron James

Last edited by Rta on Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:48 am, edited 1 time in total.

anthony22, Rta - I play 29 games! Change the record accordingly.

Of course I'm in, bro. Looking forward to Tirieux starting on the Heat backcourt alongside Wade

Bobcats Record : 13-16

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Gerald Wallace
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Jason Kidd
Blocks per game : Marcus Camby
Steals per game : Raymond Felton
FG% : Tyrus Thomas

NBA Scoring Champion : LeBron James
NBA Rebounding Champion : Dwight Howard

Most Valuable Player : LeBron James
Rookie of the Year : John Wall
Coach of the Year : Mike Brown

East Champions : Orlando
West Champions : Lakers

NBA Champions : Lakers
Finals MVP : Kobe

Last edited by kibaxx7 on Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:56 am, edited 1 time in total.

Bobcats Record : 17-12

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Stephen Jackson
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Raymond Felton
Blocks per game : Gerald Wallace
Steals per game : Gerald Wallace
FG% : Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : Kevin Durant
NBA Rebounding Champion : Chris Bosh

Most Valuable Player : LeBron James
Rookie of the Year : John Wall (I assume its 10' draft class?)
Coach of the Year : Doc Rivers

East Champions : Miami Heat
West Champions : LA Lakers

NBA Champions : Miami Heat
Finals MVP : Dwyane Wade

Last edited by Cartar on Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:03 am, edited 2 times in total.

Cartar, yeah it is. Other participants also! It's not Evans and Jennings, it's Wall and Turner!

Edited it, then Where did you find your draft class, Martti?

Thierry., Kova released a good roster update with the draft class from 2K Share. You can see his topic here : viewtopic.php?f=125&t=69878

NBA NEWS & HEADLINES



Bobcats to be without Jackson and Mohammed for season opener.

The Charlotte Bobcats will be without starting Shooting Guard Stephen Jackson and reserve Nazr Mohammed for the season opener against the New Orleans Hornets.

Both were injured during the pre-season. Jackson suffered a sever ankle sprain against the Mavericks and Mohammed is suffering from a sore knee.

Both could miss the Bobcats first three games of the season.

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Anthony to test free agency after the season.

Denver Nuggets star announced that he will test free agency after the 2010/11 season, regardless how they do in the season.

Unlike his 2003 draft mates Lebron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, Anthony has already declared he wont exercise his player option for the 2011/12 season.

Many teams could start making moved to get the superstar.

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Bobcats sign Trenton Hasell.

The Charlotte Bobcats announced the signing of swingman Trenton Hassell for the league minimum.

Hassell is entering his 10th season in the NBA.

He spent last season with the Nets, averaging 0.8 points and 0.6 rebounds in 10 games.

Bobcats Record : 15-14

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Stephen Jackson
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Raymond Felton
Blocks per game : Gerald Wallace
Steals per game : Felton
FG% :Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : Melo
NBA Rebounding Champion : David Lee
Most Valuable Player : LeBron James
Rookie of the Year : Ed Davis
Coach of the Year : Doc Rivers

East Champions : Boston Celtics
West Champions : Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA Champions : Celtics
Finals MVP : Rondo

Lol predictions in quote(Edited Cartars,thnks Cartar)

Bobcats Record : 12 - 17

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Stephen Jackson
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Raymond Felton
Blocks per game : Gerald Wallace
Steals per game : Gerald Wallace
FG% :Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : Carmelo Anthony
NBA Rebounding Champion : Dwight Howard

Most Valuable Player : Kobe Bryant
Rookie of the Year : John Wall (he's in there right?)
Coach of the Year : Larry Brown

East Champions : Cleveland
West Champions : Lakers

NBA Champions : Lakers
Finals MVP : Kobe Bryant

Bobcats Record : 19-10

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Jackson
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Kidd
Blocks per game : Thomas
Steals per game : Felton
FG% :

Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : Wade
NBA Rebounding Champion : Howard

Most Valuable Player : James
Rookie of the Year : Wall
Coach of the Year : Martti Must

East Champions : Orlando
West Champions : Denver

NBA Champions : Orlando
Finals MVP : Howard

Will give you my info later

Last edited by Mark. on Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:18 am, edited 1 time in total.

You know I'm in kid.

Bobcats Record : 17-12

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Stephen Jackson
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Jason Kidd
Blocks per game : Gerald Wallace
Steals per game : Gerald Wallace
FG% :

Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : Kobe Bryant
NBA Rebounding Champion : Chris Bosh

Most Valuable Player : Chris Bosh
Rookie of the Year : John Wall
Coach of the Year : Larry Brown

East Champions : Cleveland
West Champions : Portland

NBA Champions : Portland
Finals MVP : Roy

Bobcats Record : 12-17

Bobcats Leaders in :

Points per game : Gerald Wallace
Rebounds per game : Nene
Assists per game : Raymond Felton
Blocks per game : Thomas
Steals per game : Gerald Wallace
FG% : Nene

NBA Scoring Champion : LeBron James
NBA Rebounding Champion : Dwight Howard

Most Valuable Player : LeBron James
Rookie of the Year : John Wall
Coach of the Year : Mike Brown

East Champions : Cleveland Cavaliers
West Champions : Denver Nuggets

NBA Champions : Cleveland Cavaliers
Finals MVP : LeBron James

Nice start to this, looking forward to the updates bro