Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread- Announcement on page 75

[mpharris36]

I think a good time as ever to post my GM survey answers. And I voted for myself and players where I felt appropriate (I know power rankings you can't vote for yourself but GM survey you answering how you think.

But my Wemby defensive pick looks great. I also put TOR as the toughest to predict success wise because I think they will be good regardless but we have never see a team built this way in BAF history. CHI last season was closest with the Jrue/Kawhi/Simmons trio. But this starting lineups defense will just be insane. And we have never seen interior defense like this ever with 2 of the best perimeter defenders in Jrue/White. Depending if he can get enough OFF I think in a playoff series TOR has the potential to beat anyone.

Spoiler:

GM Survery:

1. Which team will win the 2025 BAF championship? Spurs

2. Who will win the 2024-25 BAF MVP? Nikola Jokic

3. If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player, who would it be? Nikola Jokic

4. Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in BAF 2024-25? Zach Edey

5. Which team made the best overall moves this offseason? Charlotte Hornets

6. Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact? Anthony Davis

7. What was the most underrated player acquisition? Derrick White

8. Which team will be most improved in 2024-25? Detroit Pistons

9. What was the most surprising move of the offseason? Steph Curry trade

10. Who will win the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year? Zach Edey

11. Which rookie will be the best player in five years? Jared McCain

12. Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the BAF Draft? Jared McCain

13. Who is the best defensive player in BAF? Victor Wembanyama

14. Which is the best defensive team in BAF? Toronto Raptors

15. Which team would be the most fun to watch? Dallas Mavericks

16. Which team will have the league’s most efficient offense this season? San Antonio Spurs

17. Which team’s level of success this season is toughest to predict? Toronto Raptors

18. Which team has the most promising young core? Minnesota Timberwolves

19. Who is the most versatile player in the BAF? SGA

20. Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line? Jalen Brunson

Oh man, I was operating under the assumption that you couldn’t vote for your own team or players. Damn.

I don't think it matters too much I just started to answer questions and was like if I think Jokic is the best player to build around because he's been the best player on 3 straight championship teams why would I say another player?

[bishnykfan]

Luka Doncic- Detroit Pistons

OVR rating

Spoiler:

98

[HEZI]

So did our SIM start using 2K rating system or are these actual 2K ratings? I’m confused

[Fat]

So did our SIM start using 2K rating system or are these actual 2K ratings? I’m confused

It’s just the star rating masked inside a number rating. Easiest way to look at it

[TerrenceClarke]

Based on Public Votes. Only Hezi showed Williams Love. Nasty work all around....

[HEZI]

So did our SIM start using 2K rating system or are these actual 2K ratings? I’m confused

It’s just the star rating masked inside a number rating. Easiest way to look at it

I don’t mind it was just curious

[mpharris36]

So did our SIM start using 2K rating system or are these actual 2K ratings? I’m confused

It’s just the star rating masked inside a number rating. Easiest way to look at it

Yeah I believe its just the STAR rating (which I think you can still switch to if we want) but put in a numerical format.

Its probably more precise to just stick with number rating because a

5 star player probably can be anything 95+ but there are obviously some 95's and some 98's for example.

[mpharris36]

Based on Public Votes. Only Hezi showed Williams Love. Nasty work all around....

I built mine off of how the SIM would do it rather than IRL. Or at least that is how I read the questions.

I picked Williams in my real fantasy in the 3rd round and he's been given me back 1st round value so I love Williams.

But I called Edey the breakout player in the SIM because there is always one big that typically shines.

[KnicksGadfly]

Based on Public Votes. Only Hezi showed Williams Love. Nasty work all around....

I gave Williams mad love. Grant Williams, Rob Williams, Ziaire, Mark Williams. Hell I even gave Zion Williamson and Vince Williams Jr love and they don’t technically count.

Shyt, I knew I forget someone…

Spoiler:

Jaylin Williams

[HEZI]

Toronto scores will look like

93-69
107-74
115-86
86-78
120-77

I hate that team already

[bishnykfan]

100 DEF rating

Spoiler:

Draymond Green- Charlotte Hornets

[2010]

100 DEF rating

Spoiler:

Draymond Green- Charlotte Hornets

A lil surprised by this one. Expected the 90 range tbh. Ofc he’s still a very good defender but figured there’d be some margin before 100 due to age.

[TerrenceClarke]

Based on Public Votes. Only Hezi showed Williams Love. Nasty work all around....

I gave Williams mad love. Grant Williams, Rob Williams, Ziaire, Mark Williams. Hell I even gave Zion Williamson and Vince Williams Jr love and they don’t technically count.

Shyt, I knew I forget someone…

Spoiler:

Jaylin Williams

Since you got Jokes......

[NewEra]

Giannis storms into top 5 on MVP ladder. Curry #6.

Spoiler:

Read on Twitter

[TerrenceClarke]

Based on Public Votes. Only Hezi showed Williams Love. Nasty work all around....

I built mine off of how the SIM would do it rather than IRL. Or at least that is how I read the questions.

I picked Williams in my real fantasy in the 3rd round and he's been given me back 1st round value so I love Williams.

But I called Edey the breakout player in the SIM because there is always one big that typically shines.

Hmmmm.. So you checking his stats every night in fantasy so you see it first hand and he got no recognition?

[TerrenceClarke]

Cap dont like me no more since I dissed KAT some weeks back....So I know I got no votes from him. SMH

[Capn'O]

Cap dont like me no more since I dissed KAT some weeks back....So I know I got no votes from him. SMH

Williams a good candidate for breakout for sure.

I honestly kinda forgot I had KAT during the IRL trade wars. There was an unusual amount of mod work to be done and he was pissing me off for that reason. I remembered when he started kicking everyone's ass though

[mpharris36]

Based on Public Votes. Only Hezi showed Williams Love. Nasty work all around....

I built mine off of how the SIM would do it rather than IRL. Or at least that is how I read the questions.

I picked Williams in my real fantasy in the 3rd round and he's been given me back 1st round value so I love Williams.

But I called Edey the breakout player in the SIM because there is always one big that typically shines.

Hmmmm.. So you checking his stats every night in fantasy so you see it first hand and he got no recognition?

true

However the SIM is based on the previous year so which he was still good but he's even better this year.

But there is always a rookie or a big that comes out of nowhere to have a huge year. Kinda like how ausar Thompson was a stud in the SIM. My guess is Edey could be a 20-10 guys in the SIM.

So that would be the biggest breakout in terms of a rookie putting up those numbers.

You got a stud though on one of the best contracts in the game.

[bringbackhoffa]

100 DEF rating

Spoiler:

Draymond Green- Charlotte Hornets

Yesterday's price ain't today's price...

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[TerrenceClarke]

Is Hoffa on a revenge tour?

Should have been one of the questions…