[NY-TESB] Trade, Carter a Knick (NBA 2K11)

[homicide1550]

Hi! This is my first attempt at a 2K Association Story, you may remember me from the Live Dynasty section. I kinda missed doing this so I thought why not have another go at doing this. Please bear with me and hopefully you guys will enjoy following my association! Thanks!

I picked the Knicks since Carmelo Anthony is my favorite player in the NBA and the Knicks are an intriguing team to use. They have a nice duo with Melo and Stat. Chauncey is getting old and they need a whole lot more help if they want to contend for the championship.

I'll be simulating the first season (with CPU trades turned off for realism) and start with the 2011 offseason. So without further adieu, my New York Knicks association...





SETTINGS

Platform: PC
Sim Quarter Length: 12 minutes
Season Length: 82 games
Playoff Length: 7-7-7-7
Rosters: Kova's trade deadline (updated by me)
Draft Class:
2011 v1.4 by rapboy [EDITED; added (Richmond, Biyombo, Nogueira, etc.) removed some returning college players (Barnes, Sullinger, etc.)]
2012 by rapboy (also EDITED)
2013 and beyond (generic, might add some NLSC'ers, still thinking about it)

IN-GAME SETTINGS

Difficulty: Hall of Fame
Quarter Length: 12 minutes
Sliders: Custom

PRESENTATION SETTINGS

1 or 2 full game recaps per month. Weekly recaps for other games. Monthly recap, team and league. Will play some games and just simulate others coz I want a quicker pace than my previous Live dynasty where it took over a year to finish just 1 season.
Some behind the scenes stories happening in and around the team.

Disclaimer: The events depicted in this story and videos are fictitious and for enjoyment purposes only. Any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental. I will not be held liable for any defamation, libel, or whatever equivalent offense that I may be alleged to have committed.

[homicide1550]

Head Coach



Mike D' Antoni | 3 Years/$6.00 M
Offense: A Defense: D Teacher: C Potential: C

Assistant Coach



Herb Williams | 3 Years/$500 K
Offense: D Defense: C Teacher: B Potential: C

NBA Scout

Gilbert Gatling | 3 Year/$1.20M
Level: B Potential: B

Prospect Scouts

Damien Schmidt | 4 Year/$750K
Level: B Potential: A

Chester Phelps | 6 Years/$100K
Level: F Potential: A

Luther Finley | 6 Years/$100K
Level: F Potential: A

Trainer

Mike Abdenour | 1 Year/$800K
Level: B Potential: C

[homicide1550]

2010-11 Season

W/L Record: 40-42
3rd Atlantic Division, 7th Eastern Conference

2011 Playoffs

Eliminated, First Round vs Orlando Magic (7 Games)

2011 Pre-Season

2011-12 Season

[homicide1550]

BEHIND THE SCENES

• Prologue
  
• CHAPTER 1: The Ultimatum
  
• CHAPTER 2: The 2011 Draft

NEWS / RECAPS

2010-11 (Year 1)

• 2010-2011 SEASON RECAP (TEAM)
  
• 2010-2011 SEASON RECAP (LEAGUE)
  
• 2011 NBA PLAYOFFS RECAP (TEAM)
  
• 2011 NBA PLAYOFFS RECAP (LEAGUE)
  
  2011-12 (Year 2)
  
• KNICKS NOW: FRONT OFFICE CHANGES
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Lottery, Retirement, etc.
  
• 2011 NBA Draft Lottery
  
• KNICKS NOW: Staff Hirings
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Mock Draft, Free Agency, etc.
  
• KNICKS NOW: Turiaf, Walker Returning
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Nash Retires, Free Agency etc.
  
• KNICKS NOW: Billups Stay With Knicks
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Kidd Retires, Derozan Trade
  
• 2011 New York Knicks Draft Workout (Part 1)
  
• 2011 New York Knicks Draft Workout (Part 2)
  
• KNICKS NOW: Knicks 2011 Draft Results
  
• 2011 NBA Draft Results
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Veterans, Carter, etc.
  
• KNICKS NOW: Williams to Return, Brown Signed
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Young, Smith, T-Mac
  
• KNICKS NOW: Sweet-shooting Jones Signs with New York
  
• ESPN Around the Association: Green-Nets, Trade Rumor
  
• KNICKS NOW: Balkman, Rautins Sent to Bobcats; Carter Re-Sign

[homicide1550]

Reserved

[homicide1550]

Reserved

[kibaxx7]

Guess I can post? I was wondering about you man. I checked your Cavs HOF dynasty a lot of times Glad to have you back. Can't wait!

[hova-]

Got some good inspiration from your Cavs story - looking forward to this one

[Lamrock]

Good luck with this. Your Cavs story was great. Not a huge fan of these Knicks, but this should be fun.

[Fresh8]

Reserved.

[mp3]

Good luck man !

[puttincomputers]

LOL Sit! Sounds interesting!

[homicide1550]

Thanks for the support guys! But don't expect too much from this cause it has really been awhile since my last dynasty story... Anyway, just working out some kinks with the game, checking and testing for crashes. Once its done I'll get on with it.

[Martti.]

Always wondered what happened to you. Nice to see u back, I'll follow for sure.

[homicide1550]

THE HOMECOMING

Carmelo Anthony, a native of Brooklyn, New York, finally got his wish granted after a blockbuster deal landed him with the Knicks which also included former NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups. The two former Nuggets will team-up with fellow All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire and forge their own version of "The Big Three". Anthony immediately signed a 3-year contract extension to play for his hometown, reportedly worth $65 million.

THE INJURY BUG

- It was only the 3rd game of the season when starting C Ronny Turiaf tore his MCL. The injury was so bad that it caused him to miss the remainder of the season.

- On March 1, lightning struck twice as backup PG Toney Douglas also suffered a torn MCL while playing against the Orlando Magic. The injury will sideline him for 8-10 months which also means he'll be missing the start of the 2011-12 season.

- Rookie G/F Landry Fields suffered a Broken Jaw on February 27 which also caused him to miss the rest of the regular season.

END OF THE REGULAR SEASON

Despite injuries to several of their key players, the New York Knicks overcame great odds and was able to secure the 7th playoffs spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics on April 13, 2011. New York finished with a losing record of 40-42 but it was enough to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2004 NBA Playoffs.

They will face Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.

BY THE NUMBERS

- Amar'e Stoudemire led the team in both scoring (24.1) and rebounding (10.1).
- Carmelo Anthony posted career-high numbers in three categories; rebounds (8.9), assists (4.1) and steals (1.5).

ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS

Carmelo Anthony | #7 | Forward
- Selected to play at the 2011 All-Star game as a reserve.
- Named to the All-NBA 1st Team.

Chauncey Billups | #4 | Guard
- Finished 5th in the league in assists with 8.2 per game.

Landry Fields | #6 | Guard-Forward
- Selected to play as a reserve for the Sophomores team at the 2011 NBA Rookie Challenge.
- Named to the All-Rookie 2nd Team.

Amar'e Stoudemire | #1 | Forward-Center
- Voted as a starter for the 2011 All-Star game.
- Finished 4th in the league in scoring with 24.1 PPG.
- Finished 5th in the league in field goal percentage with .513.
- Named to the All-NBA 2nd Team.

[john26]

gl with the knicks bro. i'll be following

[C-77]

I'll definitely follow this! ,glad to see you back

I'm surprised Amare lead your team in scoring and not Carmelo

[kibaxx7]

Shame that Turiaf went down Can't wait for next year man.

[homicide1550]

gl with the knicks bro. i'll be following

Thanks!

I'll definitely follow this! ,glad to see you back

I'm surprised Amare lead your team in scoring and not Carmelo

Nice to hear from you again buddy! Yeah, me too.. I simulated the whole season through with no intervention what so ever, just let the CPU manage the team so that probably explains it.

Shame that Turiaf went down Can't wait for next year man.

The injury made the team much smaller, which left only Shelden and Jeffries to man the middle.

[Bucket]

Three players missed rest of season? Wow, that sucks, but Knicks made play-offs.

[homicide1550]

HEAT 3:16 - YES. THEY. DID.

NEW YORK, NY -- When LeBron James and Chris Bosh decided to "take their talents" to Miami and join Dwyane Wade, the basketball world was shocked. Even basketball legends were disgusted by their move but "The Three Kings" just shrugged their shoulders and went on with their business - for they have already decided to build their own dynasty, TOGETHER.

In 82 games, "The Big Three" averaged a combined 63.3 points, 22.9 rebounds and 12.6 dimes. Their average PER (Player Efficiency Rating) is at 25.15 which is way above the league average of 15.00.

Miami breezed through the 2010-11 season and finished number one in the standings with a franchise best 64 wins and only 18 defeats. It also won them their 7th Division title. They went on to a season-high 11 straight wins which started from January 15 to February 13. And just to show how dominant they were during the season, they won by an average of 14 points which is tops in the league.

Miami has taken their first step into glory and they want to further that cause by winning the 2011 NBA Championship.

NOWITZKI'S STAR SHONE THE BRIGHTEST IN L.A.

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Ten time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki led the West All-Stars defeat the East, 117-105, Sunday night during the 60th edition of the All-Star game held at the Staples Center. Becoming the first German-born player to win the prestigious award.

Dirk led his team in scoring with 17 points to go along with 8 boards and three rejections. Chris Paul chipped in with 15 points and four assists.

Surprisingly, 1st time All-Star Stephen Jackson was the leading scorer on the East with 18 points while also dishing out seven assists.

The West led from start to finish and had their biggest lead of 18 points during the third quarter.

Meanwhile, the Sophomores beat the Rookies, 106-99, Friday in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. Bucks second-year guard Brandon Jennings was named the MVP of the game after posting 18 points, 5 rebounds and five assists.

Blake Griffin had a double-double with 27 points and 12 boards in a losing effort for the Rookies.

NOTABLE INJURIES

11/10 - Elton Brand | Torn Achilles | Out 6-8 months
11/17 - Marcus Thornton | Torn Achilles | Out 6-8 months
12/10 - Boris Diaw | Torn MCL | Out 6-8 months
12/27 - Andrew Bogut | Torn MCL | Out 8-10 months
-- 2/2 - Corey Maggette | Torn Achilles | Out for the Season

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

10/27 - Warriors sign Eddy Curry to 1 year/$2.06M deal.
11/25 - Bucks sign Marcus Cosuin to 1 year/$1.88M deal.
12/27 - Cavaliers sign Marqus Blakely to 1 year/$1.27M deal.
12/29 - Wizards sign Eric Boateng to 1 year/$473K deal.
12/31 - Trail Blazers sign Jeff Pendergraph to 1 year/$473K deal.
01/26 - Thunder sign Rodney Carney to 1 year/$1.85M deal.
01/31 - Hornets sign Darington Hobson to 1 year/$473K deal.

COACHING CHANGES

12/25 - Pistons fire John Kuester and name Erik Gibbs as interim head coach.
12/27 - Timberwolves fire Kurt Rambis and name Donnie Armstrong as interim head coach.
12/28 - Raptors fire Jay Triano and name Lamar Newton as interim head coach.
03/14 - Kings fire Paul Westphal and name Joshua Hailey as interim head coach.
03/29 - Bobcats fire Larry Brown and name Lance King as interim head coach.

BY THE NUMBERS

- Lakers G Kobe Bryant has now won the scoring title 3 times. He previously won it in 2006 and 2007.

- This is the 4th consecutive year that Magic C Dwight Howard has won the rebounding title and also his 3rd consecutive year leading the league in blocks.

- It is Miami forwards LeBron James and Chris Bosh's first time to lead the league in steals and field goal percentage.

- Celtics G Rajon Rondo led the league in assists, his first time to do so.

AWARD WINNERS

MIAMI, FL -- Superstar swingman LeBron James won his third straight Maurice Podoloff trophy. He is only the fourth player to win the award three straight times joining the elite ranks of Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird. This is his first time to win it as a member of the Miami Heat; he earned the first two while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Despite sharing the limelight with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, James continued to post impressive numbers. He averaged 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.2 blocks; playing all of Miami's 82 games.

Along with winning the Most Valuable Player Award, LeBron was also named to the All-NBA 1st team and All-Defensive 1st team which solidifies his overall impact for the Heat's success this season.

[Mavs4Life]

Loving Playoff match-ups. Hoping for you to upset & face Boston.

[kibaxx7]

Nice job man Good luck against the Magic...

[john26]

good job with the season recap

[homicide1550]

UPSET. DENIED! MAGIC OUTLAST NEW YORK IN SEVEN GAMES

The seventh seeded New York Knicks were a win away from moving on to the East semis but Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic shut the door and emerged victorious. Orlando demolished the Knicks, 117-88.

The deciding game was a no contest and seemed to be over at halftime when the Magic led by 19 points. They continued to pour it on and increased the lead to 26 points after the third period.

Carmelo Anthony led the way for the Knicks with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Amar'e Stoudemire and Landry Fields were both in foul trouble all game long which limited their effectiveness on the court.

On the other end, Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard dominated the paint and finished with 24 points and 13 boards while shooting 11-of-13 from the field. Jameer Nelson had eight assists and 24 points while Hedo Turkoglu chipped in 20 of his own.

New York came back from a 3-1 deficit and manage to extend the series to a Game 7 but ultimately fell to a better Orlando Magic team. The Magic had 5 players average in double digits during the series; Howard, Nelson, Richardson, Turkoglu and Arenas.

GAME RESULTS

GAME 1

Dwight Howard - 25 PTS, 14 REB, 6 BLK, 11-14 FT

GAME 2

Jameer Nelson - 25 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST

GAME 3

Carmelo Anthony - 37 PTS, 15 REB, 3 AST

GAME 4

Dwight Howard - 19 PTS, 9 REB, 3 BLK

GAME 5

Carmelo Anthony - 21 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST

GAME 6

Amar'e Stoudemire - 35 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST

GAME 7

Dwight Howard - 24 PTS, 13 REB, 3 BLK, 11-13 FG

BY THE NUMBERS

- Landry Fields returned in Game 3 of the series after missing the remaining 24 games of the season because of a broken jaw.
- 9-year pro Jared Jeffries started all seven games in place of the injured Ronny Turiaf but was ineffective against Dwight Howard.