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I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
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E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
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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:E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
Five teams have submitted rankings so far. One week to go.
Also, side note... I couldn't download the sim onto my laptop. I had to purchase a new one to put the game on this year. I picked it up today so will try and get into the game this weekend. Look for initial ratings to drop sometime before Sunday night.
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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
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NewEra wrote:E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
I haven't been in the running in years and I think I still submit one every year, or at least most of the time. I'll do it over the weekend.
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mpharris36 wrote:;t=103s
if anyone is looing for a backup guard who only has a $1 salary so can fit anywhere. Currently right now he is my 3rd stringer so I am open to discussions.
i didn't get the SIM yet, but i think you'll see an uptick in payne's ratings
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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/
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bishnykfan wrote:NewEra wrote:E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
Five teams have submitted rankings so far. One week to go.
Also, side note... I couldn't download the sim onto my laptop. I had to purchase a new one to put the game on this year. I picked it up today so will try and get into the game this weekend. Look for initial ratings to drop sometime before Sunday night.
my bad, i did not see the PR thing
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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bishnykfan wrote:NewEra wrote:E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
Five teams have submitted rankings so far. One week to go.
Also, side note... I couldn't download the sim onto my laptop. I had to purchase a new one to put the game on this year. I picked it up today so will try and get into the game this weekend. Look for initial ratings to drop sometime before Sunday night.
looking forward to it Bish! hope all is well...

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De'Aaron Fox / Kyle Lowry / Bronny James
Dyson Daniels / De'Anthony Melton / Svi Mykhailiuk
OG Anunoby / Jaylen Wells / Baylor Scheierman
Pascal Siakam / Grant Williams / Simone Fontecchio
Dereck Lively II / Obi Toppin / Kelly Olynyk
De'Aaron Fox / Kyle Lowry / Bronny James
Dyson Daniels / De'Anthony Melton / Svi Mykhailiuk
OG Anunoby / Jaylen Wells / Baylor Scheierman
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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:My 5-star player rating predictions
Giannis
Luka
Joker
Curry
Tatum
Durant
LeBron
Embiid
Morant
Looks over the MVP list and shakes his head. Some NYK/NBA fans are still feeling the sting of Trae's beat down he put on them and his rise to a true playoff closer in that regard! Remember this and take notes for years to come
https://www.tntdrama.com/sports/nba-on-tnt-20-21/clips/trae-young-talks-his-game-winner-silencing-knicks-crowd-with-the
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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
C KAT/Mark Williams
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Don't worry. He's on the upswing. Should only take him about 500 days until the next one
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PF: Hartenstein / M. Wagner/ Z. Williams
SF: Bridges /Bey/ Co. Martin
SG: Braun / Poole/ Hawkins
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C: M. Williams / Vucevic / J. Smith
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NewEra wrote:E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
Of course I'd love everyone doing it, but I don't think the "not seeing your own ranking" thing is an effective deterrent lol.
Would rather see the overall rankings for bragging rights at the end of the season.
Maybe Bish only gives us the full rankings in PMs, and puts the abbreviated ones in the thread?
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If it's for bragging rights just post your 1-29 rankings in the threadE-Balla wrote:NewEra wrote:E-Balla wrote:I want bish to release power rankings even for teams that don't do it themselves this year. These 23 team power rankings mess me up lol.
Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
Of course I'd love everyone doing it, but I don't think the "not seeing your own ranking" thing is an effective deterrent lol.
Would rather see the overall rankings for bragging rights at the end of the season.
Maybe Bish only gives us the full rankings in PMs, and puts the abbreviated ones in the thread?
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bringbackhoffa wrote:If it's for bragging rights just post your 1-29 rankings in the threadE-Balla wrote:NewEra wrote:Every GM should just do it. Besides the obvious tankers, they’re never truly accurate, but it’s fun to read the comments and even prove people wrong lol.
Of course I'd love everyone doing it, but I don't think the "not seeing your own ranking" thing is an effective deterrent lol.
Would rather see the overall rankings for bragging rights at the end of the season.
Maybe Bish only gives us the full rankings in PMs, and puts the abbreviated ones in the thread?
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I mean I did with writeups in the off-season lol. Minimal changes from back then.
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Who do y'all have as 5 star players?
Going off last year I'm going with:
Trae, Murray, Giannis, KD, LeBron, Embiid, Jokic, Luka.
Jimmy, DeMar, AD, and LaMelo are maybes - I expect them at 4.5 but borderline 5 stars.
Going off last year I'm going with:
Trae, Murray, Giannis, KD, LeBron, Embiid, Jokic, Luka.
Jimmy, DeMar, AD, and LaMelo are maybes - I expect them at 4.5 but borderline 5 stars.
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E-Balla wrote:Who do y'all have as 5 star players?
Going off last year I'm going with:
Trae, Murray, Giannis, KD, LeBron, Embiid, Jokic, Luka.
Jimmy, DeMar, AD, and LaMelo are maybes - I expect them at 4.5 but borderline 5 stars.
Murray won't get 5 star status likely a 4, tougher for guards to get a 5 star in the SIM
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bringbackhoffa wrote:E-Balla wrote:Who do y'all have as 5 star players?
Going off last year I'm going with:
Trae, Murray, Giannis, KD, LeBron, Embiid, Jokic, Luka.
Jimmy, DeMar, AD, and LaMelo are maybes - I expect them at 4.5 but borderline 5 stars.
Murray won't get 5 star status likely a 4, tougher for guards to get a 5 star in the SIM
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Westbrook was a 5 star last year. Simmons was a 4.5 star my first year joining BAF. Players similar to Murray are consistently overrated in the sim. I said it in the off-season, he's going to be first team All NBA next year.
First team All NBA will be:
Murray
Luka
KD
Giannis
Jokic
And I'm making sure DeMar and Jarrett Allen are 2nd team too.
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E-Balla wrote:Who do y'all have as 5 star players?
Going off last year I'm going with:
Trae, Murray, Giannis, KD, LeBron, Embiid, Jokic, Luka.
Jimmy, DeMar, AD, and LaMelo are maybes - I expect them at 4.5 but borderline 5 stars.
Same players minus Trae add Curry and Kawhi (hoping lol)
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