Build a Franchise (Season 5) Bubble Tournament Edition- (Bubble schedule on page 21)
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I'll definitely be making some adjustments for the tournament though. I love Harden's aggressiveness, and how they highlight his elite scoring ability. This man be taking wild step backs lol. The Euro move was sick! However, he's also an elite passer. I'd like to see more of an emphasis on that in 2k. I have a couple ideas to trick the sim into maximizing his wide range of abilities.
BAF- 2020 Champs | 2021 2k Champs

PG- Trae Young
SG- Klay Thompson
SF- Jarred Vanderbilt
PF- Giannis Antetokounmpo
C- Wendell Carter Jr.
Bench Mob: Powell, Hachimura, McConnell, Monk, Knecht, Collins

PG- Trae Young
SG- Klay Thompson
SF- Jarred Vanderbilt
PF- Giannis Antetokounmpo
C- Wendell Carter Jr.
Bench Mob: Powell, Hachimura, McConnell, Monk, Knecht, Collins
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That Bogdon 3 was mad clutch. Great compliment he is to Bron.
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PG- Trae Young
SG- Klay Thompson
SF- Jarred Vanderbilt
PF- Giannis Antetokounmpo
C- Wendell Carter Jr.
Bench Mob: Powell, Hachimura, McConnell, Monk, Knecht, Collins

PG- Trae Young
SG- Klay Thompson
SF- Jarred Vanderbilt
PF- Giannis Antetokounmpo
C- Wendell Carter Jr.
Bench Mob: Powell, Hachimura, McConnell, Monk, Knecht, Collins
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NewEra wrote:I'll definitely be making some adjustments for the tournament though. I love Harden's aggressiveness, and how they highlight his scoring ability. This man be taking wild step backs lol. The Euro move was sick! However, he's also an elite passer. I'd like to see more of an emphasis on that in 2k. I have a couple ideas to trick the sim into maximizing his wide range of abilities.
Harden had like 3 straight possessions where he blew right by LeBron for layups.
Yo, I was going crazy when it was like 3 mins left in the 4th and the SIM still had Graham out there defending Harden with LeBron on the bench.
Then LeBron checked back in at the 2:49 min mark…

2024 & 2025 Bubble Champions (Repeat)
1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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I need to see OKC in this sim. If the 2k20 strategy still works I might get the bubble championship.
See if Bam can check Ben.
See if Bam can check Ben.
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Just booked a plane from Slovenia to NOLA

B: Melo | FVV | Rozier
B: J. Green | Donte | N. Clifford
B: Herb | K. Oubre | B. Hield
B: Zion | G. Yabusele | D. Jones Jr
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2010 wrote:NewEra wrote:I'll definitely be making some adjustments for the tournament though. I love Harden's aggressiveness, and how they highlight his scoring ability. This man be taking wild step backs lol. The Euro move was sick! However, he's also an elite passer. I'd like to see more of an emphasis on that in 2k. I have a couple ideas to trick the sim into maximizing his wide range of abilities.
Harden had like 3 straight possessions where he blew right by LeBron for layups.
Yo, I was going crazy when it was like 3 mins left in the 4th and the SIM still had Graham out there defending Harden with LeBron on the bench.
Then LeBron checked back in at the 2:49 min mark…
Yea despite my concerns which will be addressed, Bron and Harden put on a show last night. The people definitely got what they paid for! Wouldn’t mind seeing this matchup again before the official tourney.
BAF- 2020 Champs | 2021 2k Champs

PG- Trae Young
SG- Klay Thompson
SF- Jarred Vanderbilt
PF- Giannis Antetokounmpo
C- Wendell Carter Jr.
Bench Mob: Powell, Hachimura, McConnell, Monk, Knecht, Collins

PG- Trae Young
SG- Klay Thompson
SF- Jarred Vanderbilt
PF- Giannis Antetokounmpo
C- Wendell Carter Jr.
Bench Mob: Powell, Hachimura, McConnell, Monk, Knecht, Collins
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E-Balla wrote:I need to see OKC in this sim. If the 2k20 strategy still works I might get the bubble championship.
See if Bam can check Ben.
If I’m not busy I’ll run a game of you against me tonight or tommorow

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I guess no games tonight?
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PG Ice Trae
SG Buddy Hield/Luke Kennard/Brandin Podziemski
SF OG Anunoby/Terrence Ross/Kris Murray
PF Richaun Holmes/JaMychal Green/Chris Livingston
C KAT/Mark Williams
PG Ice Trae
SG Buddy Hield/Luke Kennard/Brandin Podziemski
SF OG Anunoby/Terrence Ross/Kris Murray
PF Richaun Holmes/JaMychal Green/Chris Livingston
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Buzzard wrote:I guess no games tonight?
If no one else offers and Br7knicks is around, I’d be down to matchup against you.

2024 & 2025 Bubble Champions (Repeat)
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2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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2010 wrote:Buzzard wrote:I guess no games tonight?
If no one else offers and Br7knicks is around, I’d be down to matchup against you.
That would be great!
BAF Pacers: Unleash Trae!
PG Ice Trae
SG Buddy Hield/Luke Kennard/Brandin Podziemski
SF OG Anunoby/Terrence Ross/Kris Murray
PF Richaun Holmes/JaMychal Green/Chris Livingston
C KAT/Mark Williams
PG Ice Trae
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SF OG Anunoby/Terrence Ross/Kris Murray
PF Richaun Holmes/JaMychal Green/Chris Livingston
C KAT/Mark Williams
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Matchups for next weekends tourney will be announced tonight at 9PM.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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Just make sure me and Melo on opposite sides of the bracket. Need to see the best in the Finals.
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sorry guys. i thought i saw melo was going to run games. i'll jump on it. OKC still reigns supreme. going up against SMASH i think next
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2010 wrote:Buzzard wrote:I guess no games tonight?
If no one else offers and Br7knicks is around, I’d be down to matchup against you.
ah sorry guys. i thought i saw in the chat earlier that melo was going to do some. i can run you both, and then OKC vs smash
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PG: M Smart/E Bledsoe/I Smith
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PF: T Harris/C Boucher/B Griffin/
C: J Valanciunas/J McGee/
PG: M Smart/E Bledsoe/I Smith
SG: D Russell/C LeVert/L Stephenson
SF: H Barnes/T Horton Tucker/
PF: T Harris/C Boucher/B Griffin/
C: J Valanciunas/J McGee/
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E-Balla wrote:Just make sure me and Melo on opposite sides of the bracket. Need to see the best in the Finals.
I just got home. You ready?

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E-Balla wrote:Just make sure me and Melo on opposite sides of the bracket. Need to see the best in the Finals.

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br7knicks wrote:2010 wrote:Buzzard wrote:I guess no games tonight?
If no one else offers and Br7knicks is around, I’d be down to matchup against you.
ah sorry guys. i thought i saw in the chat earlier that melo was going to do some. i can run you both, and then OKC vs smash
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RIP, magnumt '19
PG: M Smart/E Bledsoe/I Smith
SG: D Russell/C LeVert/L Stephenson
SF: H Barnes/T Horton Tucker/
PF: T Harris/C Boucher/B Griffin/
C: J Valanciunas/J McGee/
PG: M Smart/E Bledsoe/I Smith
SG: D Russell/C LeVert/L Stephenson
SF: H Barnes/T Horton Tucker/
PF: T Harris/C Boucher/B Griffin/
C: J Valanciunas/J McGee/
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br7knicks wrote:2010 wrote:Buzzard wrote:I guess no games tonight?
If no one else offers and Br7knicks is around, I’d be down to matchup against you.
ah sorry guys. i thought i saw in the chat earlier that melo was going to do some. i can run you both, and then OKC vs smash
Yeah I was gonna run his team versus mine but you can run those games if you want.

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3toheadmelo wrote:br7knicks wrote:2010 wrote:
If no one else offers and Br7knicks is around, I’d be down to matchup against you.
ah sorry guys. i thought i saw in the chat earlier that melo was going to do some. i can run you both, and then OKC vs smash
Yeah I was gonna run his team versus mine but you can run those games if you want.
ah, i was running 2010 and buzz since they were pushing for it. i just started mine. my bad. was hoping to get one in before the tourney announcement at 9
RIP, magnumt '19
PG: M Smart/E Bledsoe/I Smith
SG: D Russell/C LeVert/L Stephenson
SF: H Barnes/T Horton Tucker/
PF: T Harris/C Boucher/B Griffin/
C: J Valanciunas/J McGee/
PG: M Smart/E Bledsoe/I Smith
SG: D Russell/C LeVert/L Stephenson
SF: H Barnes/T Horton Tucker/
PF: T Harris/C Boucher/B Griffin/
C: J Valanciunas/J McGee/
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br7knicks wrote:3toheadmelo wrote:br7knicks wrote:
ah sorry guys. i thought i saw in the chat earlier that melo was going to do some. i can run you both, and then OKC vs smash
Yeah I was gonna run his team versus mine but you can run those games if you want.
ah, i was running 2010 and buzz since they were pushing for it. i just started mine. my bad. was hoping to get one in before the tourney announcement at 9
All good. I can do OKC vs me after your game

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