Mauroth Realistic Draft Classes: 2017 NEEDS YOU!

[mauroth]

[quote="jim1994"]Awesome draft classes, but too bad if I want to start association using "today" instead of "beginning of season".

The option to select a draft class doesn't show up, so I'm left with generated rookies, no fun.

Anyone know a cure? Good thing I have a previous Association saved using your awesome draft classes.[/quote

Thanks for your appreciations
And they'll be even better!

[johnwest1985]

i think its with red mc the only thing u can do is edit all the values of the rookies and copy the once u made... yaosming has a tutorial somewhere on it..

[Saris]

I just love the 2k AI when it comes to selecting players
Had the 6th, 10th, 19th, 29th and 57th pick and ended up with Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart, Doug McDermott and Elfrid Payton while they selected KJ McDaniels 3rd and Sean Killpatrick 4th plus some other major lapses
But back to the topic: I used Bamz's draftclass before trying this one out and have to say that this is way better concerning ratings, potential, etc. and also the amount of players in the draft. Keep up the great work

[mauroth]

I just love the 2k AI when it comes to selecting players
Had the 6th, 10th, 19th, 29th and 57th pick and ended up with Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart, Doug McDermott and Elfrid Payton while they selected KJ McDaniels 3rd and Sean Killpatrick 4th plus some other major lapses
But back to the topic: I used Bamz's draftclass before trying this one out and have to say that this is way better concerning ratings, potential, etc. and also the amount of players in the draft. Keep up the great work

Thanks!

Damn... there is for a sure something strange with Kilpatrick... he's super weak and with crappy potential but he's always picked in the lottery... if anyone finds something strange please let me know. Also, as you well noticed, 2k AI is nonsense at all. And same was last year... congratz on how hard they worked...

I have also very good news. Thanks to the wonderful job made by JunkYardDog with the animations, I will release this week the 2016 draft class.
It's almost ready. But then in the last 3 days a dozen of 2015 and 2016 prospects decided to overcrowd the 2014...so I have to found at least 7-8 replacements.

[Saris]

Great news, but don't bother yourself with Kilpatrick. When I simmed through several first seasons with multiple teams using Bamz' Draft Class, Willy Cauley-Stein was always picked in the Top 10 even though he was only 65 OVR, had 68 POT and was projected to go 2nd round.
Maybe that's the way 2k wants to integrate draft busts into the game

[Alpha_]

mauroth, Great news! Man, I wanna work with you in the near future.

[mauroth]

Even Porzingis and Eriksson declare... there's no respect for my job!

[Alpha_]

What the? Porzingis will enter the draft? Wow! This year's draft is very loaded and deep! There's a lot of potential superstars and all-stars.

[mauroth]

What the? Porzingis will enter the draft? Wow! This year's draft is very loaded and deep! There's a lot of potential superstars and all-stars.

Honestly I don't understand...he's nowhere ready and next draft seems to be much more weak. Why not waiting?

[johnwest1985]

about the draft busts hehe...joel embiid became second round and then he suddenly was a free agent asking for 10 miljon a year lol..... guess 2k messes things up ? u think we can find ways to make it more realistic ?? maybe with red mc ??

[Alpha_]

What the? Porzingis will enter the draft? Wow! This year's draft is very loaded and deep! There's a lot of potential superstars and all-stars.

Honestly I don't understand...he's nowhere ready and next draft seems to be much more weak. Why not waiting?

He can still withdraw though. Anyway, I think he's a bust.

[mauroth]

about the draft busts hehe...joel embiid became second round and then he suddenly was a free agent asking for 10 miljon a year lol..... guess 2k messes things up ? u think we can find ways to make it more realistic ?? maybe with red mc ??

If you're able to find some secret attribute related to draft...I'll owe you a beer. Otherwise continue disrespecting 2K

[mauroth]

What the? Porzingis will enter the draft? Wow! This year's draft is very loaded and deep! There's a lot of potential superstars and all-stars.

Honestly I don't understand...he's nowhere ready and next draft seems to be much more weak. Why not waiting?

He can still withdraw though. Anyway, I think he's a bust.

Another month to wait at least... argh
He's kind of a strange prospect honestly. He has some Bargnani on him: 7 footer who acts like a guard. He seems to be a little bit faster and a better shot blocker though. But he's very weak. Being a steal or a bust probably will strongly depend on where he goes drafted. In SA with one year of draft and stash he may become a nightmare!

[Alpha_]

I really like Porzingis and his skillset. Faceup ability with terrific shot blocking instincts, you don't find that very often. But he needs to add strength. BTW, Rasmus Larsen is in too. He's in my 2015 draft class and I don't know if he's going to withdraw or not.

[mauroth]

I really like Porzingis and his skillset. Faceup ability with terrific shot blocking instincts, you don't find that very often. But he needs to add strength. BTW, Rasmus Larsen is in too. He's in my 2015 draft class and I don't know if he's going to withdraw or not.

Even Ponitka. Ok stop it... both have no chance of being drafted this year. They stay in 2015 because they'll whitdraw. I know
Also because, they're both too weak to enter the 80 (a part from erasing Evil Jimmer!)

[mauroth]

Here we go with 2016 draft class and updated/improved 2014-2015!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ll5o54

On the link above you find the 3 draft classes files and a couple more of CFs. For the others, I updated the list from the NCAA mod. Also, if anyone want to help me with look a like CF or even better, specific... this would be more than appreciated. Any suggestion is welcome.

What's new in 2014 and 2015:
- 2014 players list according to draft declarations. This is a very loaded class
- Improved ratings to fit better with Albys ratings. Top players are now slightly better (just imagine they continued improving this summer with NBA staff )
- Improved realism in shot animations and isomoves, thanks to JunkYardDog (wonderful job!)

2016 draft class:
- 80 real players with accurate ratings, tendencies, potencials...etc.
- Accurate shot animations and isomoves (thanks JurnkYardDog!)
- Some CFs. I'd like to have more. I need your help.

I'm also confident that I can release 2017 full draft class with 80 real players by the end of this month or even a few days earlier. Stay tuned!!!

[Rosque]

Mauroth, can you post what players did you move between 2014-2015-2015 because I started my Association when you had last update and Saric is in 2015 etc I don't want overlaps.

[mauroth]

The list would be very long..at least 10 players moved from 2015 to 2014, while a few made the opposite. If you want to enjoy the updates you need to start a new association.

[Rosque]

Well I have loaded 2015 class so the problem would be in 2016 class. How many 2015 and 2014 players are in 2016 class that used to be in '14 and '15?

[johnwest1985]

great man !!

question .... did anbody manage to replace the draft clas that the CPU generates in starting ASSOCIATION MODE TODAY ?? i tried using red MC and followed instructions.. the players show up in the menu but come draft day it crashes... dont want to start an association in beggining of season !! btw great work !

[mauroth]

Well I have loaded 2015 class so the problem would be in 2016 class. How many 2015 and 2014 players are in 2016 class that used to be in '14 and '15?

As I remember only Pinson and Amile Jefferson (not even 100% sure).

[Kevin]

Lovin the draft class man

[mauroth]

Lovin the draft class man

Thanks!

And...If anyone wants to contribute with CF... don't hesitate

[Rosque]

Well I have loaded 2015 class so the problem would be in 2016 class. How many 2015 and 2014 players are in 2016 class that used to be in '14 and '15?

As I remember only Pinson and Amile Jefferson (not even 100% sure).

Thanks. Excellent DCs. Embiid and Wiggins are beasts. Wiggins is like Andre Iguodala.

[jyap18]

Thanks man!