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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#121 » by Fadeaway_J » Thu Mar 8, 2018 4:16 am

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Or a draft where everyone has to draft 1 player from each of Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, Pistons, Suns, Blazers - or whatever 8 teams is determined to have the best pool. We could also have 9 teams but you are allowed to pass on one, which would give people a little more flexibility


I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps

Depending on the years we would be using, I would rather use the Heat and/or Rockets over the Blazers for sure, and possibly also the Suns. Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, and Pistons should all be definitely in, with the Rockets as my next team up, and the Heat/Suns/Bulls/Jazz in contention for the final spot(s). Again, it heavily depends on the time period being used. I for one have become exhausted from the high amounts of 90s to present games recently, but we are collectively much more comfortable drafting people we have watched. Post-Merger would certainly increase the talent pool, especially for a team like the Sixers who would otherwise be pretty shallow. If we do Post-Merger than the Blazers would also be in contention.

This is why I wanted to know the time frame, because you'd have to go post-merger or 80s to now to justify including the Sixers.
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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#122 » by Dr Positivity » Thu Mar 8, 2018 4:34 am

wackbone wrote:
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Or a draft where everyone has to draft 1 player from each of Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, Pistons, Suns, Blazers - or whatever 8 teams is determined to have the best pool. We could also have 9 teams but you are allowed to pass on one, which would give people a little more flexibility


I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps

Depending on the years we would be using, I would rather use the Heat and/or Rockets over the Blazers for sure, and possibly also the Suns. Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, and Pistons should all be definitely in, with the Rockets as my next team up, and the Heat/Suns/Bulls/Jazz in contention for the final spot(s). Again, it heavily depends on the time period being used. I for one have become exhausted from the high amounts of 90s to present games recently, but we are collectively much more comfortable drafting people we have watched. Post-Merger would certainly increase the talent pool, especially for a team like the Sixers who would otherwise be pretty shallow. If we do Post-Merger than the Blazers would also be in contention.


With the need to draft 16 from each franchise I was thinking of going pretty far back, maybe 70s to now or post merger
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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#123 » by Dr Positivity » Thu Mar 8, 2018 5:17 am

More I think of it Jazz are a pretty good choice, they have a fairly good balance with regularly drafted 80s, 00s, and 10s players, along with their 90s peak. I also think Houston is strong. I would lean towards those two and Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, Pistons and post merger, unless Chicago is rewarded for being a power franchise title wise
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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#124 » by Laimbeer » Thu Mar 8, 2018 12:46 pm

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Laimbeer wrote:To piggyback off roddy's idea, how about 8 team pods that are assigned 8 franchises. Each team has to take one player from each franchise.


Or a draft where everyone has to draft 1 player from each of Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, Pistons, Suns, Blazers - or whatever 8 teams is determined to have the best pool. We could also have 9 teams but you are allowed to pass on one, which would give people a little more flexibility


I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps


I'd like to do the stair step as a break from franchise restriction. Unless someone thinks it's unworkable or non-competitive because of it's nature. Or just incredibly dumb. Fade was shaky on it so that gave me pause.

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4) The cap is going up
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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#125 » by Fadeaway_J » Thu Mar 8, 2018 1:53 pm

Laimbeer wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:
Or a draft where everyone has to draft 1 player from each of Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, Pistons, Suns, Blazers - or whatever 8 teams is determined to have the best pool. We could also have 9 teams but you are allowed to pass on one, which would give people a little more flexibility


I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps


I'd like to do the stair step as a break from franchise restriction. Unless someone thinks it's unworkable or non-competitive because of it's nature. Or just incredibly dumb. Fade was shaky on it so that gave me pause.

Other thoughts?

I'm still shaky about it. :lol: That's just me though.
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Post#126 » by Dr Positivity » Thu Mar 8, 2018 3:32 pm

Laimbeer wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:
Or a draft where everyone has to draft 1 player from each of Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, Pistons, Suns, Blazers - or whatever 8 teams is determined to have the best pool. We could also have 9 teams but you are allowed to pass on one, which would give people a little more flexibility


I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps


I'd like to do the stair step as a break from franchise restriction. Unless someone thinks it's unworkable or non-competitive because of it's nature. Or just incredibly dumb. Fade was shaky on it so that gave me pause.

Other thoughts?


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Post#127 » by Laimbeer » Thu Mar 8, 2018 4:02 pm

Fadeaway_J wrote:
Laimbeer wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:
I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps


I'd like to do the stair step as a break from franchise restriction. Unless someone thinks it's unworkable or non-competitive because of it's nature. Or just incredibly dumb. Fade was shaky on it so that gave me pause.

Other thoughts?

I'm still shaky about it. :lol: That's just me though.


I'm scarred. One game you were cool on, I did it anyway, and it didn't turn out so good. The Alumni Game maybe? Can't remember. :lol:

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4) The cap is going up
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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#128 » by Fadeaway_J » Thu Mar 8, 2018 4:35 pm

What about a twist on the teammates draft where only one of each pair chosen ever made an All-NBA team? Or maybe just limit to First Team All-NBA. That allows you to pair stars without any duo being game-breaking. I think either approach could work.
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Post#129 » by Laimbeer » Thu Mar 8, 2018 4:50 pm

Fadeaway_J wrote:What about a twist on the teammates draft where only one of each pair chosen ever made an All-NBA team? Or maybe just limit to First Team All-NBA. That allows you to pair stars without any duo being game-breaking. I think either approach could work.


I like it. The folks at the top had a really big advantage when you could have more than one all-NBA guy.
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Post#130 » by Laimbeer » Thu Mar 8, 2018 10:46 pm

How about a depth draft? All 8 guys have to play like 24 minutes or more?
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Post#131 » by Dr Positivity » Fri Mar 9, 2018 2:25 am

Laimbeer wrote:How about a depth draft? All 8 guys have to play like 24 minutes or more?


I like it, I've toyed with idea of a depth draft with FGAs before but it always seemed like getting the top picks would be too important. It works better with MPGs
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Post#132 » by 8on » Sat Mar 10, 2018 7:35 pm

Four Per Season: you declare your season with your pick. 30 seasons, 4 picks per season, 15 GMs
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Post#133 » by 8on » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:50 am

I think at some point, we should definitely do white boys only.
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Post#134 » by 8on » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:09 am

Seven round draft, 85 FGA
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Post#135 » by Laimbeer » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:24 am

Dr Positivity wrote:
wackbone wrote:
Dr Positivity wrote:
I'm thinking about starting this as the next game unless Laimbeer wants to do the stair step. Any disagreement on which 8 teams should be picked? (maybe Rockets instead of Blazer or Suns) If there has to be 16 players from each franchise taken, I figure having the eight most stacked franchises helps

Depending on the years we would be using, I would rather use the Heat and/or Rockets over the Blazers for sure, and possibly also the Suns. Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Warriors, Sixers, and Pistons should all be definitely in, with the Rockets as my next team up, and the Heat/Suns/Bulls/Jazz in contention for the final spot(s). Again, it heavily depends on the time period being used. I for one have become exhausted from the high amounts of 90s to present games recently, but we are collectively much more comfortable drafting people we have watched. Post-Merger would certainly increase the talent pool, especially for a team like the Sixers who would otherwise be pretty shallow. If we do Post-Merger than the Blazers would also be in contention.


With the need to draft 16 from each franchise I was thinking of going pretty far back, maybe 70s to now or post merger


The Stair Step draft is nearing an end if you want to kick this off.
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Re: Future Draft Games 

Post#136 » by 8on » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:49 am

Let's do the winningest franchises by percentage for Dr P's idea....

Spurs
Lakers
Celtics
Thunder/Sonics
Jazz
Suns
Blazers
Rockets
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Post#137 » by Fadeaway_J » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:56 am

dantley4prez wrote:Let's do the winningest franchises by percentage for Dr P's idea....

Spurs
Lakers
Celtics
Thunder/Sonics
Jazz
Suns
Blazers
Rockets

I like this selection. Post-merger time frame.
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Post#138 » by Dr Positivity » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:24 am

dantley4prez wrote:Let's do the winningest franchises by percentage for Dr P's idea....

Spurs
Lakers
Celtics
Thunder/Sonics
Jazz
Suns
Blazers
Rockets


Ok, I'll go with this
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Post#139 » by Dr Positivity » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:32 am

dantley4prez wrote:Let's do the winningest franchises by percentage for Dr P's idea....

Spurs
Lakers
Celtics
Thunder/Sonics
Jazz
Suns
Blazers
Rockets


The Bulls are actually the 8th most winningest franchise, but I'm fine with keeping it as the Rockets. Any preference?
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Post#140 » by 8on » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:46 am

I went by W-L%, which keeps it fair. Definitely the Rockets, by this. Definitely more options with the Rockets than the Bulls, if you ask me.

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