Denver Nuggets - The Next Level [Game 3 + 4]

Durant seems to be fitting in just fine, picking up where Melo left off.

@ OKC . How can you trade away the greatness that is Stanley Alston ?

Good to see Durant fitting in well. T-Mac 2.0 has been quiet throughout the season, but excellent to see he still has it.

badreligionau, Looks like Smith is taking the spot light from Durant

Yeah, sometimes he does that. I have to remind myself that he's actually the reigning MVP of this story at the moment. If he could put together a solid month or two leading to the playoffs, he could be in the discussions again.

T-Mac 2.0 is back. Also great to see KD with 50+.

It's kind of hard to keep T-Mac 2.0 in the side because he really has turned out to be a garbage shooter and I like my perimeter players to be good shooters. Who knows, I might feature him a couple more times before this season has ended atleast.

aw. OKC just traded their franchise player I don't really like that trade. anyway, where's Ty?

Yeah, what happened to T Mac and Tys careers. Durant killed for ya

Ty's game really fell away during the simulated seasons. He had an overall of 59 when I left him go to free agency and NBA Live games have a tendency of having players completely disappear from the free agent pool (for example, in my second season I wanted Nathan Jawai and Yakhouba Diawara as IR guys, but they had disappeared). It kind of sucks because I really liked what he added to the story, but I guess that's how the game goes. I always prefer to say that he went off to Europe though

As for T-Mac, his career has turned out more like Adam Morrison's... only he had one season where he was the guy that reached his potential. He has a really awkward shot release that I still can't time perfectly and even when I think I have got it down, he's still not a crash hot shooter. I could probably turn him into a defensive stopper, but my system kind of relies on perimeter scorers.

Durant seems to be fitting in just fine, picking up where Melo left off.

Durantula can be absolutely nuts to control. His mid-range game probably isn't as strong as Melo's, but he makes up for that with his long range and driving game I think.

@ OKC . How can you trade away the greatness that is Stanley Alston ?

Good to see Durant fitting in well. T-Mac 2.0 has been quiet throughout the season, but excellent to see he still has it.

It's a trade that doesn't make any sense to me either. Unlike Melo, Alston is actually going to a team that's currently not in playoff contention, and as good as Luther Rutherford is, there's no way I'd make that trade. It's probably a conspiracy in the game where they need to make the Lakers competitive

Durant has been a lot of fun to control and as for T-Mac 2.0, he's way too inconsistent to give a regular spot to. At the moment, he's probably a poor man's Garth Vine.

badreligionau, Ooooh, But If You Can Work KD and Smith together......
Without someone hogging the ball.

I Bet ull be champions again!

All-Star Weekend Selection

Smith and Durant named as reserves

Denver will have two players in the All-Star game with Kevin Durant and J.R. Smith named on the bench. Both players are former MVPs of the game, but were beaten in the polls by LeBron James and Stanley Alston.

EAST

[ORL] Dwight Howard
[DET] Tristan Lehmann
[ATL] Marvin Williams
[MIL] Eric Gordon
[CHI] Matthew Clement

Bench

[IND] Al Horford
[TOR] Vince Rousseau
[NYK] Luis Johnston
[MIL] Walt Watters
[NYK] Rajon Rondo
[NJN] Rodney Stuckey
[MIA] Nach Carlos

WEST

[PHX] Greg Oden
[OKC] Luther Rutherford
[PHX] LeBron James
[LAL] Stanley Alston
[PHX] Stephen Curry

Bench

[GSW] Andris Biedrins
[SAN] Rudy Gay
[MEM] LaMarcus Aldridge
[LAC] Ollie Rose
[NOH] Chris Paul
[DEN] Kevin Durant
[DEN] J.R. Smith

Power and Perko to faceoff

In what will be one of the more interesting positional battles in the history of the Rookie Challenge, George Power and Borislav Perko have both been selected to start at Power Forward for their respective teams. There will be no doubt that George Karl will be watching this game closely as he would also be unsure about Denver's future Power Forward.

Rookies

[DAL] Archibald Sheehan
[DEN] George Power
[ORL] Quint Meyers
[LAL] Bart Krause
[IND] Austin Nolan

Bench

[UTA] Todd Griffin
[PHX] Charles Woods
[ATL] Vincenzo Russo
[CLE] Alec MacMahon

Sophomores

[NJN] Dan Garcia
[DEN] Borislav Perko
[NOH] Hobbes MacDonald
[PHX] Brad Bell
[SAC] Caleb Jackman

Bench

[CHI] Igor Martin
[NYK] Garth Connolly
[DAL] Casey Whelan
[LAC] Whitman Ellison

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Since I'm doing the All-Star game in two seperate posts, I'll be posting the Rookie Challenge first, the All-Star game second and then everything will be back as per usual with the 5 game summary.

badreligionau, Darn Its bad to see Durant and Smith on the Bench for the All-Star Game
Looks like Power will Power he's way to grab and brag about his upcoming Rookie Challenge MVP

Good to see you well-represented at the Weekend.

Cmon Power, show Perko who's boss

@ OKC . How can you trade away the greatness that is Stanley Alston ?

Good to see Durant fitting in well. T-Mac 2.0 has been quiet throughout the season, but excellent to see he still has it.

It's a trade that doesn't make any sense to me either. Unlike Melo, Alston is actually going to a team that's currently not in playoff contention, and as good as Luther Rutherford is, there's no way I'd make that trade. It's probably a conspiracy in the game where they need to make the Lakers competitive

Durant has been a lot of fun to control and as for T-Mac 2.0, he's way too inconsistent to give a regular spot to. At the moment, he's probably a poor man's Garth Vine.

This is a kind of trade I go back and fix in my dynasties. I one time had to fix a Joe Johnson for LBJ trade. Anyways, do whatever you want.

Despite Alston being on the Lakers, he's still greatness. Sucks that he actually beat Smith for the starting role on the All-Star West team. It'll be interesting to see how Perko and Power match up. Can't wait for the recaps.

Biedrins all-star?
Durant and Smith on the bench?

How the hell Marvin Williams was included?

How the hell Marvin Williams was included?

Yeah, i didnt notice that , He payed David Stern

He payed David Stern

exactly!! hahaha

4 players from Denver on the 2 games!
Great representation!

Biedrins? But great to see both JR and KD in.

Marvin Williams? What kind of sick world is this

badreligionau, Ooooh, But If You Can Work KD and Smith together......
Without someone hogging the ball.

I Bet ull be champions again!

That's what I'm hoping for. My general game plan revolves around my two wing guys scoring at tandem. Generally I use my big guys for the defensive work and the point guard is the glue. It can tend to vary every now and then depending who's hot, but that's Plan A usually.

badreligionau, Darn Its bad to see Durant and Smith on the Bench for the All-Star Game
Looks like Power will Power he's way to grab and brag about his upcoming Rookie Challenge MVP

Well, they were ousted by two of this year's leading MVP candidates (LBJ and the greatness that is Stanley Alston) so it didn't come as a surprise to me at all. There is amazing depth in the West as far as the 3 position is concerned in particular, since Melo was snubbed in this one.

The Rookie Challenge will be up next

Good to see you well-represented at the Weekend.

I'm really happy with the representation I got. It will be enough to keep me interested in both games.

Cmon Power, show Perko who's boss

That's definitely the most interesting part of the whole weekend for me.

As far as taking favourites... it's way too hard. Both players to me are equally as epic.

@ OKC . How can you trade away the greatness that is Stanley Alston ?

Good to see Durant fitting in well. T-Mac 2.0 has been quiet throughout the season, but excellent to see he still has it.

It's a trade that doesn't make any sense to me either. Unlike Melo, Alston is actually going to a team that's currently not in playoff contention, and as good as Luther Rutherford is, there's no way I'd make that trade. It's probably a conspiracy in the game where they need to make the Lakers competitive

Durant has been a lot of fun to control and as for T-Mac 2.0, he's way too inconsistent to give a regular spot to. At the moment, he's probably a poor man's Garth Vine.

This is a kind of trade I go back and fix in my dynasties. I one time had to fix a Joe Johnson for LBJ trade. Anyways, do whatever you want.

Despite Alston being on the Lakers, he's still greatness. Sucks that he actually beat Smith for the starting role on the All-Star West team. It'll be interesting to see how Perko and Power match up. Can't wait for the recaps.

The thought came to my mind about vetoing that trade, but in a sense, I like these kind of glitchy things that happen. If the computer wants to shoot itself in the foot like that, then all I can do is hope they can do something to fix it in NBA Elite 11.

I don't mind Smith being a reserve to Alston. I think no matter where the players are, I try to distribute the minutes evenly on ASW.

Biedrins all-star?
Durant and Smith on the bench?

Biedrins? But great to see both JR and KD in.

Aw, no love for Andris?

It was an interesting selection to me as well, but I tend to like the unlikely all-stars. Remember; Tyler Hansbrough is a former All-Star MVP in this dynasty

How the hell Marvin Williams was included?

Yeah, i didnt notice that , He payed David Stern

exactly!! hahaha

Maybe he's finally living up to his number 2 overall potential?

I'm forever the optimist

4 players from Denver on the 2 games!
Great representation!

Having two players in the rookie challenge is definitely a great achievement I think. It proves the depth I have at the power forward position since they're both starting. It'll be a fun game... I might have to switch between sides.

Marvin Williams? What kind of sick world is this

This is the Next Level

All-Star Weekend: The Rookie Challenge

Sophomores outlast Rookies



Despite a spirited effort from Pacers rookie Austin Nolan, the Sophomores beat the Rookies 88-83. It looked like the Sophomores were going to win in a blowout as enforcer George Power was controversially fouled out in the 3rd quarter. Caleb Jackman (29) and eventually MVP winner Igor Martin (26) were dominant throughout the game. Even though Power scored 15 points and had 7 rebounds, he was troubled by Martin as his early ejection would suggest. Reigning MVP and ROY winner Hobbes MacDonald was also influential with 18 points of his own.

For the Rookies, Austin Nolan was the high point man with 31 points. GeorgePower dominated his teammate Borislav Perko early on, but when Igor Martin was injected off the bench, the complexion of the game completely changed. As mentioned, he had 15 points in 3 quarters as he fouled out well before the game ended. Archibald Sheehan registered the only double-double of the night with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

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ROOKIES VS SOPHOMORES

SOPHOMORES: 88 (Jackman 29, Martin 26, MacDonald 18)
ROOKIES: 83 (Nolan 31, Power 15, Sheehan 10)

Rookie Challenge MVP: Igor Nolan [CHI] 26 points 9 rebounds 2 assists 2 blocks

Rebounds

SOPHOMORES: Garcia 16
ROOKIES: Sheehan 10

Assists

SOPHOMORES: Jackman 4
ROOKIES: Nolan 7

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The Denver Contingent


George Power: 15 points 7 rebounds 4 assists 2 blocks (but unfortunately, 6 fouls)


Borislav Perko: 2 points 4 rebounds 1 assist

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Anyone else notice what jersey number Igor Martin is wearing? Complete sacralidge right Andrew? I don't like him... although the expression on his face is priceless

Next up will be the All-Star game

WTF somebody uses the 23? His good but not GOAT good.

Igor has a big mouth

Complete sacralidge right Andrew?

I saw that and died a little inside.

Power certainly had the more impressive showing. Hope one of your All-Stars takes home the MVP.

Wow! Power with 15 boards! Nice to see that!!
Kill Igor Nolan! Power should be MVP!

MJ is back?

George Power reminds me of The Simpsons, when Homer changed his name to Max Power.

lol at some white dude, who clearly needs to brush his teeth more often, wears 23 in Chicago.

I order you shoot shoot Igor Martin in the head!!! How dare he have a big mouth and disrespect MJ!

All joking aside, sucks to see Power foul out, but still, he had a solid game. Perko was pretty quiet though.