Settings:
NBA Live 2005
All-Star
4x10 minutes
My own sliders & rosters, both based on Andrew's releases
The difference between my dynasty roster and the roster I released in the Live 2005-section is that A) all players wear the same shoes as I didn't like the pink reflections of the real shoes-update and B) the ratings of some Knicks players are fixed. I had increased them too much so I tweaked them again.
Story:
This is the story of the New York Knicks. Once a good team notorious for its bone-crushing defense a bunch of unmotivated players and a horrible GM named Isiah Thomas have turned the Knicks into a joke over the last seasons.
All old glory is gone. A ridiculous little something at the bottom of the league remains. The fans are annoyed. The team gets booed at home games. Madison Square Garden, your good days are over.
...
"Hot news from New York!"
"GM Isiah Thomas has just been fired. The new GM is a complete no-name: Leander Leitner takes over duties in New York.
Moreover, Patrick Ewing has announced his return to the Knicks. Leander Leitner will waive Jerome James and sign Ewing as a free agent in the next couple of days."
Q: "Mr. Leitner, what are your plans?"
A: "I will turn the Knicks into a playoff contender again. Both lack of defense and motivation must not have a place in the team."
Q: "Nobody thought that Patrick Ewing would come back. What are the reasons? Will he be able to contribute to the team despite his age?"
A: "Pat's heart has always beaten orange and blue. He couldn't sit and watch the miserable situation in New York any longer. Of course he is old and has become slow...experts say that his overall ratings have dropped from above 90 to 67...but he has definitely not forgotten how to grab some rebounds, rejects some shots, score some points. He will not be one of the best players on the team but come off the bench with all his heart. His presence on and off the court will have a high impact on our players. I'm sure he will motivate Eddie Curry, Zack Randolph and the other guys."
"A new era has just begun. Basketball will be back in New York City."
Ewing is back and already practices daily!
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