Timberwolves - Dynasty Overwritten...

[Duck²]

Minnesota Timberwolves - Attack of the Wolves



This is my first dynasty and I have learned a lot from other dynasties. I have enjoyed reading all the great dynasties here and finally I decided to start my own. I will simulate the first season and then start my dynasty in the 08-09 season. I will try my best to make the Minnesota Timberwolves a contender in the league by making trades and signing free-agents in the off-season. Thanks too Lamrock. and Chaser7 for inspiring me to write this dynasty.

Dynasty Settings

Sim Quarter Length: 12 minutes
Playoff Length: 7-7-7-7
Sim Injuries: Yes
Sim Intervention: Yes
Rosters: Andrew’s Roster
System: PC (NBA Live 08)

In-Game Settings

Skill Level: Superstar
Quarter Length: 6 minutes
Sliders: Alby’s Sliders
Fatigue: High

Current Roster

Head Coach:
Avery Johnson


General Manager:
Dominique Wilkins


Starters:



C: Al Jefferson (81)
PF: Abdullah McDonald (84)
SF: Dorell Wright (73)
SG: Rashad McCants (71)
PG: Randy Foye (74)

Bench:



PF: Ryan Gomes (75)
SF: Corey Brewer (71)
PG: Dao Francis (74)
PF: Antoine Walker (73)
C: Stromile Swift (71)
SG: Greg Buckner (67)

Deep Bench:



C: Mark Madsen (59)

Timberwolves.com
06/25/08-07-08 Season Recap
06/30/08-Jim Stack Fired
07/02/08-2008 Draft Lottereyt
07/03/08-Dominique Wilkins Hired
07/10/08-Jefferson and Gomes Re-sign
07/23/08-Doleac, Smith, Snyder and Telfair Moving On
07/25/08-Avery Johnson Joins the Team
07/27/08-Dorell Wright Signed
07/30/08-Swift Coming to Town
10/03/08-Preseason Games Announced
10/09/08-Craig Smith Not Returning

Behind the Scenes
07/24/08-2008 NBA Draft Part 1
07/24/08-2008 NBA Draft Part 2

Preseason Recaps
10/21/08-Wolves Defeat the Grizzlies Easily

Regular Season Recaps

[Oskar]

That's looking good so far. Funny, that Gomes' overall is 74, in my game it's just 67 and he can't do much in my dynasty, besides give rest to VC. Good luck.

[Duck²]

06/25/08

07-08 Season Recap

NBA Coach of the year:
George Karl | W% .732 | H W/L 30-11 | A W/L 30-11

NBA Team awards:

All NBA Team 1
C – Rasheed Wallace
PF – Tim Duncan
SF – LeBron James
SG – Tracy McGrady
PG – Gilbert Arenas

All NBA Team 2
C – Shaquille O’Neal
PF – Kevin Garnett
SF – Carmelo Anthony
SG – Kobe Bryant
PG – Steve Nash

All Defensive Team 1
C – Rasheed Wallace
PF – Tim Duncan
SF – LeBron James
SG – Tracy McGrady
PG – Allen Iverson

All Defensive Team 2
C – Martin Camby
PF – Kevin Garnett
SF – Andrei Kirilenko
SG – Jason Richardson
PG – Gilbert Arenas

All Rookie Team 1
SG- Kevin Durant
PG- Mike Conley
C- Al Horford
C- Joakim Noah
C- Greg Oden

All Rookie Team 2
PF- Luis Scola
SF- Jamario Moon
SF- Corey Brewer
SF- Jeff Green
SG- Morris Almond

NBA Awards:

MVP:
LeBron James – 27.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.79 BPG, 1.85 SPG, 8.3 APG, 38.7 MPG

MIP:
Ben Gordon – 24.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.07 BPG, 1.70 SPG, 7.7 APG, 36.1 MPG

DP:
Tim Duncan – 25.4 PPG, 13 RPG, 2.30 BPG, 1.93 SPG, 2.8 APG, 44.9 MPG

ROTY:
Kevin Durant – 22.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.95 BPG, 1.90 SPG, 4 APG, 36.5 MPG

6TH:
Larry Hughes – 10.5 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.57 BPG, 1.28 SPG, 3.1 APG, 21.4 MPG

Playoffs:

1st round WEST-

Nuggets- 4
Hornets- 2

Suns- 2
Lakers- 4

Mavericks- 2
Rockets- 4

Spurs- 4
Warriors- 3

1st round EAST-

Celtics- 4
Knicks- 2

Nets- 2
Cavaliers - 4

Pistons- 2
Bulls- 4

Heat- 4
Hawks- 3

2nd round WEST-

Nuggets- 4
Lakers- 3

Rockets- 4
Spurs- 2

2nd round EAST-

Celtics- 4
Cavaliers- 3

Bulls- 4
Heat- 1

WEST Finals-

Nuggets- 2
Rockets- 4

EAST Finals-

Celtics- 4
Bulls- 1

NBA Finals-

Rockets- 1
Celtics- 4

Finals MVP:
Kevin Garnett – 24.6 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 1.71 BPG, 1.75 SPG, 2.1 APG, 42.3 MPG.

Team Stats:

Team Record:

20-62 (29th in the league)

All-Star Appearances:

Randy Foye - Rookie Challenge
Corey Brewer - Rookie Challenge

Player Awards:

None

Team Leaders:

Leading Scorer: Ryan Gomes (18.5)
Leading in Assists: Randy Foye (6.3)
Leading in Rebounds: Al Jefferson (10)
Leading in Steals: Al Jefferson (1.49)
Leading in Blocks: Al Jefferson (1.67)
Leading in Fouls: Rashad McCants (256)

Season Standings:

1. Denver Nuggets - 60-22
2. San Antonio Spurs - 57-20
3. Boston Celtics - 51-31
4. Dallas Mavericks - 51-31
5. Miami Heat - 51-31
6. Detroit Pistons - 50-32
7. Phoenix Suns - 50-32
8. Los Angeles Lakers - 49-33
9. New Jersey Nets - 48-34
10. Houston Rockets - 47-35
11. Cleveland - 46-36
12. Golden State Warriors - 43-39
13. New Orleans Hornets - 43-39
14. Chicago Bulls - 42-40
15. Los Angeles Clippers - 42-40
16. Atlanta Hawks - 40-42
17. New York Knicks - 40-42
18. Washington Wizards - 39-43
19. Sacramento Kings - 38-44
20. Seattle SuperSonics - 38-44
21. Utah Jazz - 38-44
22. Indiana Pacers - 37-45
23. Charlotte Bobcats - 36-46
24. Portland Trail Blazers - 36-46
25. Orlando Magic - 35-47
26. Milwaukee Bucks - 31-51
27. Toronto Raptors - 28- 54
28. Memphis Grizzlies - 27-55
29. Minnesota Timberwolves - 20-62
30. Philadelphia 76ers - 17-65

Team Transactions:

November:
11/25/07- The Jazz trade K.Korver to the Knicks for J.Jefferies
11/21/07- The Wizards sign J.White for 687K for 1 year
11/17/07- The Suns sign C.Sims for 427K for 1 year
11/14/07- The Nuggets sign J.Pinnock for 687K for 1 year
11/13/07- The Bobcats sign S.Lasme for 4.21M for 3 years
11/11/07- The 76ers sign T.Kinsey for 4.44M for 2 years
11/07/07- The Grizzlies sign D.Miles for 5.28M for 1 year
11/06/07- The Trail Blazers sign G.Green for 5.29 for 1 year
11/06/07- The Hornets sign B.Wallace for 427K for 1 year
11/06/07- The Hawks sign J.Williams for 687K for 1 year
11/05/07- The SuperSonics release M.Sene
11/04/07- The Kings sign T.Gardner for 427K for 1 year
11/03/07- The Jazz sign D.Watkins for 427K for 1 year
11/03/07- The Warriors sign W.Conroy for 687K for 1 year

December:
12/28/07- The Suns trade A.Tucker to the Magic for A.Foyle
12/25/07- The Trail Blazers trade M.Webster to the nets for D.Diop
12/21/07- The Grizzlies Trade A.McKie to the 76ers for S.Randolph
12/17/07- The Magic release M.Gortat
12/11/07- The Grizzlies trade C.Jacobsen to the Bucks for W.Ruffin
12/02/07- The Cavaliers trade D.Jones to the Clippers for N.Fazekas

Janurary:
1/18/08- The Grizzlies trade M.Ruffin to the Bucks for C.Jacobsen
1/18/08- The Heat trade J.Anthony to the SuperSonics for draft pick
1/09/08- The SuperSonics trade J.Petro to the Knicks for M.Collins
1/08/08- The Wizards sign A.Haluska for 427k for 1 year

February:
2/20/08- The Hawks trade S.Claxton to the Wizards for E.Thomas
2/10/08- The Heat sign M.Sweetney for 826k for 1 year
2/10/08- The Wizards trade R.Mason to the Knicks for J.Petro
2/09/08- The Pacers trade M.Daniels to the Super Sonics for N.Collison
2/05/08- The Kings trade M.Moore to the Lakers for V.Radmanovic
2/05/08- The Nets trade B.Nachbar to the Warriors for P.O'Bryant
2/02/08- The Grizzlies trade D.Milicic to the Warriors for S.Jackson

[Oskar]

Heh, nice dynasty, like I already said before, very promising. Good job using my template of the 07-08 overview. j/k, it's alright. Looking forward to what's next and also.

[Duck²]

Oskar, Thank-You
And I used your "template" because I needed a starter, and then added more information to it.

[Oskar]

It's okay, good to see that you liked it.

[Duck²]

06/30/08



Jim Stack Fired

After missing the playoffs for the 4th straight season, Owner Glen Taylor has announced the firing of General Manager Jim Stack. The team wants to go in a new direction for the 08-09 season and find a General Manager that can make the franchise a contender once again . Owner Glen Taylor has not yet found a General Manager but he is going to make a decision soon. The new General Manager will be signed before the 2009 NBA Draft so that he will be able to pick the best fit for the team. Owner Glen Taylor stated that the new General Manager will also get to decide if they should keep Head Coach Randy Wittman or fire him.

[Duck²]

07/02/08



2008 Draft Lottery

With the second worst record in the league the Minnesota Timberwolves obtained the 3rd pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Starting Center Al Jefferson represented the Minnesota Timberwolves at the draft. The surprise of the draft was the Indiana Pacers stealing the 2nd pick from the Timberwolves after they were projected to get the 9th pick in the draft.

1. Philadelphia
2. Indiana
3. Minnesota
4. Memphis
5. Toronto
6. Milwaukee
7. Orlando
8. Portland
9. Charlotte
10. Utah
11. Miami
12. Sacramento
13. Washington
14. Los Angeles Clippers
15. New York
16. Atlanta
17. Chicago
18. New Orleans
19. Golden State
20. Cleveland
21. Houston
22. New Jersey
23. Los Angeles Lakers
24. Phoenix
25. Detroit
26. Miami
27. Dallas
28. Boston
29. San Antonio
30. Denver

[Oskar]

You are doing good work with that. Funny to see you doing stuff like I did though, that's going to cost you lots of comments on my dynasty. j/k, but would be nice ;D. I like that. Don't stop.

[Lamrock]

Comments: the currency of the NLSC dynasty section.

[Duck²]

07/03/08



Dominique Wilkins Hired

After owner Glen Taylor fired General Manager Jim Stack, he has now hired former Slam Dunk Champion Dominique Wilkins. Wilkins played 12 seasons with the Atlanta hawks and is a 9-Time NBA All-Star. Glen Taylor hopes Dominique Wilkins will get the Timberwolves into the play-offs.

[MadNice]

You should add Brook Lopez in your dynasty by making him a round pick so this dynasty will be nice...

[Duck²]

MadNice,I thought of adding someone from the upcoming draft but then I decided to go with a EA Sports created player.

[Duck²]

07/10/08



Jefferson and Gomes Re-signs

The Timberwolves were quick to Re-Sign their up and coming stars. Jefferson, the Timberwolve's starting center got rewarded with a big contract. Even with his injury that put him out half of the season he put up great numbers. The Timberwolves signed him to a 5 year/47.26 million contract. Ryan Gomes, the Timberwolve's starting Power Forward was signed 3 year/17.68 million contract.

[Duck²]

07/23/08

Doleac, Smith, Snyder and Telfair Moving On



Michael Doleac, Craig Smith, Kirk Snyder and Sebastian Telfair were released on Wednesday. Kirk Snyder and Sebastian Telfair both asking for too much money. Craig Smith not re-signing was because he wanted to go to a winning team and a smaller city, but if options may vary he might sign with the club later on in the season.

[Duck²]

07/24/08



2008 NBA Draft Part 1

Dominique Wilkins and Glen Taylor sat sat across from each other as the Minnesota Timberwolves were on the clock.
"Who we gonna pick, Rey or McDonald?" exclaimed Wilkins.
"I'm not the General Manager here Dom, Its up too you." said Taylor.
"Well, I'm not too sure, they're both promising guys..." replied Wilkins.
"Dom, You have to choose now." Taylor said.
"I know... I know... Whats your opinion?" Wilkins said to Taylor
"My opinion? My opinion is that you choose the guy that you think will be the right fit to the team." yelled Taylor
Just then Head Coach Randy Wittman entered the room.
"There is two minutes left on the clock guys, hurry!" shouted Wittman.
Wilkins sat there sweating as the biggest choice of his life was coming up.
Armando Rey is a Chris Bosh type of player and can play great defence and excellent rebounding abilities. Abdullah McDonald is a Elton Brand type of player who is a unbelievable dunker, scorer and has good defensive skills.
"Honestly Dom, I think the best bet would be to pick McDonald, he was number two in the mock draft and Rey was number seven but pick whoever you think is the best." suggested Taylor.
"What? Are you insane Glen? Rey would get us the ball off the boards and then throw them over to Foye to set up the plays." said Wittman.
"Both players are excellent, but we need the guy that is going to fit with us the best." said Wilkins
"I'm the coach here Dominique, I know that Rey is the right player for us." shouted Wittman.
"I am the General Manager, I make the decisions!" Wilkins shouted back.
"You know nothing about this squad, I am the coach and I know that Rey will bring great chemistry to the team. " replied wittman.
"Well it's my choice if you are going to stay or get fired and it's my choice to who we are going to pick." shouted Wilkins.
"Fired? You can't fire me! I've had enough of this bull shit, talk to me later if you made the right decision and picked Rey." Wittman said as he stormed out of the room.
"Well Dom, We have to give them our pick now." said Taylor.
Wilkins then sat there with a smile on his face.
"I know exactly who I am going to pick." Wilkins said.
Wilkins brought out a piece of paper and wrote a name on it. He showed it to Taylor and they both nodded. They stood up, shook hands and walked out of the room.

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Wilkins and Taylor sat down as David Stern began to walk to the podium.
"Do you think he's the right fit Dom?" said Taylor.
"I know he is the guy for us, I know for sure." Wilkins answered with a smile on his face.
"Well this is it, the new kind of start that I had in mind." said Taylor.
"Ya. I'm happy this is going to be over. Most stressful day of my life." Wilkins said while yawning.
"Well, Next step is signing free-agents my friend."
"free-agency will be a delight, now should we put Gomes as back-up power forward or make him starting small forward?" Wilkins wondered.
"We will talk about this after the draft, Dom." Taylor exclaimed.
Just then David Stern announced to the audience,"With the third pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select...

[Duck²]

07/24/08



2008 NBA Draft Part 2

"With the third pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select Abdullah McDonald." David Stern announced.
The Timberwolves fans jumped out of the seats and started screaming for joy. McDonald walked up to the stage with a huge grin on his face as the commissioner hands him a Timberwolves hat. Cameras started flashing everywhere as McDonald shakes Stern's hand. McDonald then went to the side and sat down next to a reporter.

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"Hello there McDonald, I am Dallas Ryan." said Ryan.
"Hey there Dallas, Whats up?" replied McDonald.
"So, Are you happy to be picked by the Timerwolves?" Ryan said.
"Wow, I am extremely happy. The talent that this team has is incredible and it's a blessing that I'm going to become a part of it." said McDonald.
"Did you have any time to talk to Dominique Wilkins after the Indiana Pacers didn't pick you?" said Ryan.
"As a matter of fact he did, he talked to me and said that he was juggling around me and Rey and that I was going to know who he was going to pick when David Stern announced it." McDonald exclaimed.
"I see, now speaking of the Indiana Pacers not picking you, were you upset that you weren't taken at number 2?" said Ryan.
"You know, I would have been happy getting picked number 30th. All I want to do is play basketball, my heart is in the game and I'm looking to get better at it." McDonald said with a grin on his face.
"Well that's great to know, thanks for taking time out to have this talk." said Ryan.
"No, Thank you." McDonald said as he began to stand up.

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"Well Dom, I think that you made the right decisions today." said Taylor.
"Thanks Glen, think that Dao Francis kid that we picked will be any good? said Wilkins.
"You know, I really like him. I think he might push McCants for the starting job." said Taylor with a happy look on his face.
"I think so too, I saw a lot of talent in this kid." said Wilkins.
"Not as much as McDonald though, too tell you the truth... he reminded me of you when you played." said Taylor.
"Hmmm. I never thought of that." Wilkins said with a strange look on his face.
"So you think that's why you picked him?" Taylor suggested.
"No, I picked him because I know hes the right guy for the team." Wilkins said with a grin on his face.

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Wilkins and the rest of the Timberwolves organization was sitting down talking about their new players.
"So Dom, Thought of that thing we talked about earlier?" said Taylor.
"What thing?" Wilkins said puzzlingly.
"About gomes, power forward or small forward?" said Taylor.
Just then Randy Wittman burst into the room.
"You know what Dominique, I am sorry. You made the right move and I was wrong." said Wittman.
"Thank you Randy." said Wilkins.
"Now, about McDonald. I think i should start improving him right away." exclaimed Wittman.
"Randy...." Wilkins said.
"I mean right away Dominique, hes a promising player!" said Wittman.
"Randy....!" Wilkins said again.
"And that Francis guy looks amazing, I want to improve I'm on his free throws though." Wittman said.
"RANDY!" Wilkins shouted.
"What?" Wittman asked.
"You're Fired." Said Wilkins.
"You can't fire me." said Wittman.
"I can, You're fired." shouted Taylor.

[Duck²]

07/25/08



Avery Johnson Joins the Team

After Taylor fired Randy Wittman, Dominique Wilkins was quick to find a replacement. Avery Johnson was fired from the Dallas Mavericks after the Mavericks did not win the NBA Finals again. Johnson is excited to work with this group of players. Another coach that Wilkins was looking at was Mike D'Antoni after the suns had not won the NBA finals again but he was hired by the New York Knicks after they fired Isaiah Thomas

[Oskar]

Nice job. Though, if I am right, team's owner hires coach and fires them, but anyways, enjoy reading it.

Comments: the currency of the NLSC dynasty section.

[Duck²]

Oskar, Hmmm... Well I edited it. Go take a look.

[Oskar]

After firing Randy Wittman, Dominique Wilkins was quick to find a replacement.
Another coach that Wilkins was looking at

;P Not bad anyways.

[Duck²]

Oskar, there, fixed it again.

[MadNice]

Duck2, I suggest you resign Telfair cuz he is the next Starbury and he is more fast than Randy Foyle and more offensive wise but Randy is a better shooter but thats why you got McCants and Telfair has talent and remeber he came form the playgrounds of Harlem and NYC where i come from but he is just a talented kid who needs to learn better shooting and thats it and thats why you have Assistant Coaches. Just a suggest lol

[Martti.]

MadNice, Whoah, that's a long sentence. No commas what so ever.

I think this opens many directions when you start signing free agents. Maybe Smith should have stayed.

Best of luck!

[MadNice]

Well yea and good luck on the free agent signing.Duck2.