[Build A Team 4.0] Discussion Thread Part 3 - I LOVE MY TEAM

LJ4pointplay · Post #261 » by **LJ4pointplay** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:20 am

Looking to deal..

I remain interested in adding:

1) a young STUD pg

2) more scoring (a go-to kind of guy would be very nice)

I am Ra · Post #262 » by **I am Ra** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:23 am

LJ4pointplay wrote:Looking to deal..

I remain interested in adding:

1) a young STUD pg

2) more scoring (a go-to kind of guy would be very nice)

I sent you an email.

I am Ra · Post #263 » by **I am Ra** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:24 am

I am Ra wrote:Trading my back to back 12th rounders for upcoming pick and 13th rounder.

I am Ra · Post #264 » by **I am Ra** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:24 am

I am Ra wrote:Trading Omri Casspi for big man.

LJ4pointplay · Post #265 » by **LJ4pointplay** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:28 am

bishnykfan wrote:Coach K was picked.

When we do the rankings, how are we supposed to deal with Coach K? Obviously a great coach, but the guy has refused to come to the NBA.. I feel like that is against the spirit of the competition and why I and many others passed on him. To me its the equivalent of drafting Milos Vujanic.

Moreover, I'm not so sure its certain that Coach K's success can translate to the pros..

Shorty Doo-Wop · Post #266 » by **Shorty Doo-Wop** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:28 am

bishnykfan wrote:Ramon Sessions is on the block for a decent backup center.

Check your email

Mecca · Post #267 » by **Mecca** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:32 am

LJ4pointplay wrote:
bishnykfan wrote:Coach K was picked.

When we do the rankings, how are we supposed to deal with Coach K? Obviously a great coach, but the guy has refused to come to the NBA.. I feel like that is against the spirit of the competition and why I and many others passed on him. To me its the equivalent of drafting Milos Vujanic.

Moreover, I'm not so sure its certain that Coach K's success can translate to the pros..

I was debating with him and another college coach, whom was once a coach at the NBA level, and he had some success as well... The full-court press has worked at the NBA level before. :wink:

bishnykfan · Post #268 » by **bishnykfan** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:43 am

I don't see a problem with Coach K. He has refused to come to the NBA but teams have flirted with him and if he had the perfect situation, who is to say that he wouldn't come to the league? I think you look at him as a great coach, especially considering how he has done with team USA.

LJ4pointplay · Post #269 » by **LJ4pointplay** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:43 am

xKLNx Phenom wrote:
LJ4pointplay wrote:
bishnykfan wrote:Coach K was picked.

When we do the rankings, how are we supposed to deal with Coach K? Obviously a great coach, but the guy has refused to come to the NBA.. I feel like that is against the spirit of the competition and why I and many others passed on him. To me its the equivalent of drafting Milos Vujanic.

Moreover, I'm not so sure its certain that Coach K's success can translate to the pros..

I was debating with him and another college coach, whom was once a coach at the NBA level, and he had some success as well... The full-court press has worked at the NBA level before.

I won't hold Coach K against you.. I just don't think I can view him as a "plus"..

either way I think you did a heck of a job with your team minus a couple of criticisms..

I sent you a trade proposal, needed to take a shot at Deron, especially since you have Arenas as a backup.

Post #270 » by **moocow007** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:18 am

LJ4pointplay wrote:
bishnykfan wrote:Coach K was picked.

When we do the rankings, how are we supposed to deal with Coach K? Obviously a great coach, but the guy has refused to come to the NBA.. I feel like that is against the spirit of the competition and why I and many others passed on him. To me its the equivalent of drafting Milos Vujanic.

Moreover, I'm not so sure its certain that Coach K's success can translate to the pros..

Then you would judge him negatively when you judge that particular team. As a point, we said pretty much ANYONE can be drafted as a head coach. Guys that don't have any NBA coaching experience, guys that have no coaching experience at all, etc.

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #271 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:25 am

@Any Mod, can I take over swiss's team? He has stepped down from his position as GM. I hope all is well with him/whatever is keeping him out gets better.

Post #272 » by **moocow007** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:35 am

Justdatdude wrote:
xKLNx Phenom wrote:*No Order* *Guys, don't take it personal... it's just my opinion.*

Top 5:
Nuggets, Wizards, Kings, Heat, Knicks

Top 10:
Bucks, Lakers, Hawks, Hornets, Blazers

Botton 5:
Bobcats, Cavs, Clippers, Spurs, Raptors

I looked at the top 5 and this is what I noticed.

The Wizards players are getting older, but they still have Dwight Howard.

The Kings aren't winning a championship built around Deron Williams and Rudy Gay

The Heat have Carmelo who is expiring and that team doesn't exactly give Carmelo a reason to stay.

The Knicks have Lebron for the next 5 or 6 years (not sure how long he signed for irl) so they'll always be in the mix

The Nuggets have young players Rose, Johnson, Pietrus, and Gortat locked into longterm contracts, Oden for the next 2 seasons, and cap space for a max fa next season.

Now am I wrong for saying my team is in the best position for a potential dynasty?

Dude...I usually try not to get involved in this back and forth but honestly, the "heat has **** but Melo" is just a bunch of nonsense and no reason for me to sit here and take it. I think you may be riding one really good comment about Wesley Johnson and letting it go to your head.

I'm going to still refrain from talking about any of the other top 5 teams in detail, but as far as the Heat goes? "not giving him any reason to stay"? Are you kidding me? Stop the nonsense, he's on the DEEPEST team in terms of talent in this league (HINT: there are NO 3 Queens in BAT). The core of the team are all in their prime. They have young talent, a flexible cap and while also being built to win now. If there is any team that ranks near the top in all 3 main categories that have been judged (win-now, future, cap) it's the Heat.

But let's take a look at your team shall we?

PG: Derrick Rose/Delonte West
SG: MIckael Pietrus/Reggie Williams
SF: Wes Johnson/Richard Jefferson
PF: Zach Randolph/Joe Smith
C: Greg Oden/Marcin Gortat

Dude...you have ONE SINGLE proven stud. Derrick Rose...if you want to talk about a team not having anything else you just need to look at your own team. If there's any team that falls in the "but what do they have besides their best player", it's your team.And you have a psycho backing him up in West.

You're relying on Greg Oden, who has not been able to show he can play even half a season in any of his 3 NBA seasons as the "backbone" (and honestly, only real member) of your defense. PS: looks like Oden hasn't made as much progress in his latest endeavor to recover from injury as Blazer management had expected.

You have a backup backup caliber player as your starting SG in Pietrus.

An offensive blackhole at PF who you've referred to as more of an expiring contract than anything else, with a guy that may retire in Joe Smith as his backup? Dude...you need to get a real backup PF. This isn't 2006-2007 (the last time Joe Smith was remotely effective), it's 2010-2011. Joe Smith is that Thanksgivings Day turkey that was left in the oven for too long.

Keep your hype about your own team to yourself.

Post #273 » by **nyknicks2k2** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:40 am

Ouch.

Rich2Hassan · Post #274 » by **Rich2Hassan** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:43 am

nyknicks2k2 wrote:Ouch.

Post #275 » by **moocow007** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:53 am

N82WILL wrote:
nyknicks2k2 wrote:Ouch.

This is why I try staying away from the talking smack...don't know when to hold back.

But honestly, other GM's are ranking the Heat high not just because they have Carmelo and this "but what do they have beside Carmelo" thing that he's been saying again and again was bugging the **** out of me.

I am Ra · Post #276 » by **I am Ra** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:10 am

moocow007 wrote:
N82WILL wrote:
nyknicks2k2 wrote:Ouch.

This is why I try staying away from the talking smack...don't know when to hold back.

But honestly, other GM's are ranking the Heat high not just because they have Carmelo and this "but what do they have beside Carmelo" thing that he's been saying again and again was bugging the **** out of me.

I think your team is one of the best. LMA is a legit 2nd option and same with Butler/Harris as third and fourth. You would be in my top 3 teams for sure for right now.

Subway Token · Post #277 » by **Subway Token** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:56 am

moocow's team is the best. Or 2nd best, the tema with LBJ is good too.

Post #278 » by **moocow007** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:22 am

I am Ra wrote:
moocow007 wrote:
This is why I try staying away from the talking smack...don't know when to hold back.

But honestly, other GM's are ranking the Heat high not just because they have Carmelo and this "but what do they have beside Carmelo" thing that he's been saying again and again was bugging the **** out of me.

I think your team is one of the best. LMA is a legit 2nd option and same with Butler/Harris as third and fourth. You would be in my top 3 teams for sure for right now.

Thank you.

Post #279 » by **moocow007** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:22 am

knicksfan5494 wrote:moocow's team is the best. Or 2nd best, the tema with LBJ is good too.

Let's just end it with the 1st sentence...don't want to give mags a bigger head than he already does. :wink:

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #280 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:27 am

moocow007 wrote:
knicksfan5494 wrote:moocow's team is the best. Or 2nd best, the tema with LBJ is good too.

Let's just end it with the 1st sentence...don't want to give mags a bigger head than he already does.

I too think your team is arguably the best. However, I think your frontcourt is kinda thin. I'd move Ben Wallace to starting center, even if it's for 20 mpg, and have Ibaka come off the bench. You have tremendous depth, but could still use a 3rd string, bulky/strong, center. Marvin Williams isn't a pf also lol...he's never played pf in the NBA before. Move Mahinmi to backup pf and keep Williams at backup sf/sg - what he primarily played in ATL. Great team though.