1/8/02: Jordan elevates over athletic Clippers

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:30 am

Gamebreaker wrote:Dick Vitale: Kwame Looking Like Good Pick For The Wizards

Articles like that are pretty funny to look back on. :lol:

Nice job building the atmosphere with the real articles from back in the day. I'm assuming you're going to let the season play out as it happens though, rather than recreating it exactly with MJ's knee injury, etc?

by **iPrototype** on Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:17 pm

Gamebreaker wrote:Game: NBA Live 2000 (PC)

May I ask why did you decide to use Live? For nostalgia sake?

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:00 am

Andrew wrote:
Gamebreaker wrote:Dick Vitale: Kwame Looking Like Good Pick For The Wizards

Articles like that are pretty funny to look back on.

Nice job building the atmosphere with the real articles from back in the day. I'm assuming you're going to let the season play out as it happens though, rather than recreating it exactly with MJ's knee injury, etc?

Well, when the season starts, I'll be taking over as writer, sure. Because the long odds quest of a hundred year old underdog doesn't completely fulfill me, he will still have his knee injury to deal with on top of the age thing.

I might have him agree to sit out earlier like everyone was telling him to do. Either way, if the Wizards make the playoffs, I'm sure he'd try to play on it one last time...

iPrototype wrote:
May I ask why did you decide to use Live? For nostalgia sake?

I bought a couple of the newer editions of Live and they didn't do it for me. I prefer the greater emphasis on defense that 2000 has.

I also do like the nostalgia of it, it's kinda perfect for this dynasty. Old school, the first game Jordan was in, etc.

For fun I went to Youtube and looked at NBA 2k11, the computer playing itself. Was totally shocked at how the AI hadn't gotten all that much better in a decade.

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:13 am

Jordan Comeback II Coverage: August

8/2/2001: ESPN The Mag publishes report of spy inside Comeback Camp II

8/17/2001: Jordan's trainer says comeback is now unlikely

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:47 pm

Jordan Comeback II Coverage: August (cont.)

8/21/2001: Jordan admits he needs to get in better shape

8/22/2001: Team ownership transfer reportedly discussed

8/24/2001: Report: There's some "garbage" in MJ's game

8/26/2001: Barkley doesn't want MJ to return

Mark Kriedler: Another day, another Jordan update

by **Gamebreaker** on Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:23 am

Jordan Comeback II Coverage: September

9/6/2001: As decision time nears, ESPN The Mag gets update from spy inside Comeback Camp II

9/10/2001: Jordan all but confirms return to NBA

David Aldridge: Nothing else fills the void

by **Gamebreaker** on Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:02 am

September 11, 2001

by **Gamebreaker** on Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:29 am

9/14/2001: Jordan changes announcement plans after attacks

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:10 am

9/17/2001: He's back! Not so fast... web goof puts MJ in uniform temporarily

Peter May: Michael, time to end the suspense now

by **Gamebreaker** on Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:15 am

Tom Friend: Calling all heroes

by **Gamebreaker** on Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:11 pm

Bill Simmons to MJ: Just do it!

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:28 am

9/24/2001: Battle over video game rights delay Jordan's return

Jim Caple: MJ's back... or is he?

by **Gamebreaker** on Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:24 am

JORDAN RETURNS

He's back:
Jordan tries to reclaim magic as a Wizard

What to watch in MJ comeback

Long, cold winter in Chicago

Jordan the ticket to boost NBA attendance

Users react to Jordan's return

Endorsements: Can Jordan be like the Mike of old?

NBA could cash in if ratings soar with Jordan

page 2: Inside Jordan's head

Jordan's career stats

by **Gamebreaker** on Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:29 am

Ray Rotto: He's back because he can

Tom Friend: All aboard the Wizards bandwagon

Mark Stein: Another return is boring

Frank Hughes: Come back and let us enjoy it

Peter May: With MJ, Wizards might compete for playoff spot

Dan Patrick: Welcome back, Michael

Mark Kriedler: Jordan was then, Tiger is now

Rick Bucher: Call a tow truck

Dr. Jack Ramsay: Different uniform, but nearly the same old Jordan

David Aldridge: Consider this -- Jordan might not be all that great

by **Gamebreaker** on Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:23 am

Scott Howard-Cooper: Collins has unique challenge with Jordan

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Oct 01, 2011 5:53 pm

10/01/2001: Jordan explains his decision to return

Highlights from Jordan's press conference

by **Sideshow Bob** on Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:21 pm

Can you start the season already?

by **Gamebreaker** on Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:07 pm

#jetsfool wrote:Can you start the season already?

Nope.

Startin on the 30th. This is just backround and setting the stage for people into that kind of thing. Understandable if it's not yours.

I know this segment of his career is not everyone's cup of tea, and I do feel like the only person on earth fascinated with it. But back then when it was all unfolding, the story was friggin huge.

YouTube · by **Murat** on Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:26 pm

Hey, Gamebreaker, if you need help, then contact me.

by **Gamebreaker** on Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:54 am

Thanks. I might need some assistance in trying to fancify my presentation when it gets going.

And hey, have you or anyone else ever screwed around with a schedule DBF file before? The 01-02 season ends on April 17th, instead of April 19th like it did in the schedule the game came with. It keeps adding the games on the 19th to MY schedule. Doesn't change my DBF though.

I switched the settings to use a "Random" schedule and not NBA, since I tested randoms and they don't end on the same day. It STILL added the freakin 19th's to mine again. Weird.

Man, I had spent hours and hours going through that file and correcting my mistakes. Did something stupid, hadn't saved a backup yet, all that work down the toilet and needing to be redone again. I feel like cryin a river.

by **Gamebreaker** on Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:44 pm

10/02/2001: Jordan, Wizards open camp

by **Gamebreaker** on Mon Oct 03, 2011 1:09 pm

10/03/2001: Jordan strong in scrimmages

by **Gamebreaker** on Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:28 am

10/5/2001: Collins tries Jordan at point as Wizards try new look

by **Gamebreaker** on Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:09 am

10/06/2001: Jordan "wills" scrimmage team to victory

by **Gamebreaker** on Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:00 pm

Jordan: Wizards fate lies with team's big men

NBC to televise Jordan's home opener

1/8/02: Jordan elevates over athletic Clippers

Re: WIZARDS WIN DRAFT LOTTERY: #1 pick + MJ = contender?

Re: 3/15/2001: Barkley Spills The Beans

Re: Wizards To Open Season Vs. Knicks In Madison Square Gard

Re: Wizards To Open Season Vs. Knicks In Madison Square Gard

Re: 8/17/2001: MJ's Trainer: Comeback Is Now Unlikely

Re: 8/24/2001: REPORT: There's Some "Garbage" In MJ's Game

Re: 9/10/2001: JORDAN ALL BUT CONFIRMS RETURN TO NBA

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Re: 9/14/2001: Announcement of return on hold in wake of att

Re: 9/17/2001: Michael, time to end the suspense now

Re: 9/18/2001: Calling all heroes

Re: 9/21/2001: Bill Simmons to MJ: Just do it!

Re: 9/24/2001: Battle over video game rights delay MJ's retu

Re: 9/25/2001: HE'S BACK: THIRD COMING NOW OFFICIAL

Re: 9/25/2001: HE'S BACK: THIRD COMING NOW OFFICIAL

Re: 9/25/2001: HE'S BACK: THIRD COMING NOW OFFICIAL

Re: 10/01/2001: Jordan Faces The Media

Re: 10/01/2001: Jordan Faces The Media

Re: 10/01/2001: Jordan Faces The Media

Re: 10/01/2001: Jordan Faces The Media

Re: 10/01/2001: Jordan Faces The Media

Re: 10/02/2001: Jordan, Wizards open up training camp

Re: 10/02/2001: Jordan, Wizards open up training camp

Re: 10/05/2001: Jordan Playing Point Guard

Re: 10/06/2001: Jordan Addresses Rodman Rumors

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