Build a Team 15.0 Discussion **Champion OKC Thunder- spree8**

bishnykfan · Post #1 » by **bishnykfan** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 12:44 am

ANNOUNCEMENT

The rosters on the Team Pages should be completely up to date with all signings and trades. The draft is now over.

All GM's have until midnight EDT tomorrow night (Tuesday) to finalize their rosters by completing all trades. At midnight Tuesday the rosters will freeze. Your "pimp" page, if you choose to do one, must be completed by Wednesday midnight. This page should be just a few sentences stating your teams philosophy and rotation. A very BRIEF description on how and why you put your team together to show the judges your vision. Your team along with your descriptions will go out to the judges on Thursday with the hope that results will be ready to be released by Sunday night.

El Poochio · Post #2 » by **El Poochio** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 12:47 am

I thought we shut the shop just like NBA itself

Jose7 · Post #3 » by **Jose7** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:01 am

Looking to make one more roster move for a backup wingman.

spree8 · Post #4 » by **spree8** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:01 am

So where's the pimp page exactly?

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #5 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:10 am

In case you missed my post before the lock, it is below. I love the balance/versatility on my team especially my BIG 3 of Jackson, Bradley, and Favor. Let's go!

I like Rose, but the risk was just too much for him to stay healthy/be productive so I'm ecstatic to get Jackson! He has that true alpha dog mentality in him that makes him great. His ability to be the first scoring option on my team will be much needed. He should be able to thrive in pick/roll situations with Favors. I believe he had the most points in the pick/roll game last season. Also, he is very clutch. In a close scoring game, you know you can count on Jackson more times than not..he led the league in clutch scoring last season. Furthermore, he's durable and you can count on him to play majority of the season. His ability to score from the perimeter/inside as well as his playmaking skills will be vital.

Not to mention the other player I got in the trade in RHJ will definitely help balance out my team defensively for my second unit after having already two offensive minded players to carry the offensive load for the second unit in Teletovic/Williams so I was okay with losing Warren.

I definitely think my team is now in the playoffs if there was any question before and could possibly make some noise in the East

br7knicks · Post #6 » by **br7knicks** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:16 am

ChicagoSportsFan21 wrote:In case you missed my post before the lock, it is below. I love the balance/versatility on my team especially my BIG 3 of Jackson, Bradley, and Favor. Let's go!

I like Rose, but the risk was just too much for him to stay healthy/be productive so I'm ecstatic to get Jackson! He has that true alpha dog mentality in him that makes him great. His ability to be the first scoring option on my team will be much needed. He should be able to thrive in pick/roll situations with Favors. I believe he had the most points in the pick/roll game last season. Also, he is very clutch. In a close scoring game, you know you can count on Jackson more times than not..he led the league in clutch scoring last season. Furthermore, he's durable and you can count on him to play majority of the season. His ability to score from the perimeter/inside as well as his playmaking skills will be vital.

Not to mention the other player I got in the trade in RHJ will definitely help balance out my team defensively for my second unit after having already two offensive minded players to carry the offensive load for the second unit in Teletovic/Williams so I was okay with losing Warren.

I definitely think my team is now in the playoffs if there was any question before and could possibly make some noise in the East

A very solid backcourt rotation.

br7knicks · Post #7 » by **br7knicks** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:18 am

Last chance for those looking to get rid of a star before trading is done tomorrow. Willing to package some players. No one is off the table. Looking mostly to package conley with someone

Cbrunn2 · Post #8 » by **Cbrunn2** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:26 am

You know I'm always down for some trades

Looking to trade move pat pat for a more vet backup point

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bishnykfan · Post #9 » by **bishnykfan** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:53 am

spree8 wrote:So where's the pimp page exactly?

PM it to me. I am going to put everything together and give it to the judges.

spree8 · Post #10 » by **spree8** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 2:06 am

bishnykfan wrote:
spree8 wrote:So where's the pimp page exactly?

PM it to me. I am going to put everything together and give it to the judges.

Ahh so we don't get to post it publicly??? That's the best part.

bishnykfan · Post #11 » by **bishnykfan** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 2:31 am

spree8 wrote:
bishnykfan wrote:
spree8 wrote:So where's the pimp page exactly?

PM it to me. I am going to put everything together and give it to the judges.

Ahh so we don't get to post it publicly??? That's the best part.

I will post them all together. I want to keep them semi-anonymous for the judges. Also, the judges aren't interested and don't have time to read novels from 20-30 GMs. All you need is your projected rotation and an overall team philosophy. Really shouldn't be more then a brief paragraph.

Also, no need to post about players salaries or players you perceive to be better "values". Each team had the same exact amount to spend so for every value, there is an overpay. All you need to write about is team philosophy.

spree8 · Post #12 » by **spree8** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 2:40 am

bishnykfan wrote:
spree8 wrote:
bishnykfan wrote:
PM it to me. I am going to put everything together and give it to the judges.

Ahh so we don't get to post it publicly??? That's the best part.

I will post them all together. I want to keep them semi-anonymous for the judges. Also, the judges aren't interested and don't have time to read novels from 20-30 GMs. All you need is your projected rotation and an overall team philosophy. Really shouldn't be more then a brief paragraph.

Also, no need to post about players salaries or players you perceive to be better "values". Each team had the same exact amount to spend so for every value, there is an overpay. All you need to write about is team philosophy.

Oh ok cool. Yea I just care about the logo part of the pimpin...I gotta cool one haha.

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #13 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 3:27 am

About 24 hours or so before the trading deadline, I wonder if there will be any big moves being made. Obviously it's going to be hard with salaries matching/hard cap, but you never know...

To spark some discussion, which teams do you think has the best back-court? best front-court? best team in each division?

Post #14 » by **magnumt** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 3:56 am

ChicagoSportsFan21 wrote:About 24 hours or so before the trading deadline, I wonder if there will be any big moves being made. Obviously it's going to be hard with salaries matching/hard cap, but you never know...

To spark some discussion, which teams do you think has the best back-court? best front-court? best team in each division?

This BAT version really does feel like the real thing. We all went through what GMS really go through.

--Mags

ctorres · Post #15 » by **ctorres** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 4:13 am

ChicagoSportsFan21 wrote:About 24 hours or so before the trading deadline, I wonder if there will be any big moves being made. Obviously it's going to be hard with salaries matching/hard cap, but you never know...

To spark some discussion, which teams do you think has the best back-court? best front-court? best team in each division?

Top 4 Backcourts:
1. Eric Bledsoe + DeMar DeRozan (Bucks - ctorres)
2. Damien Lillard + Andrew Wiggins (Knicks - IllmaticHandler)
3. Kyle Lowry + Devin Booker (Blazers - mpharris36)
4. Goran Dragic + JJ Reddick (Cavs - YankeeKnickFan)

Top 4 Frontcourts:
1. Khris Middleton + Carmelo Anthony + Hassan Whiteside (Clippers - Mecca)
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo + Paul Millsap + DeAndre Jordan (Hawks - swisscheeseD)
3. Andre Iguodala + Dirk Nowitzki + Andre Drummond (Jazz - LJ4PointPlay)
4. Ben Simmons + Karl Anthony Towns + Nerlens Noel + Danilo Gallinari + Zach Randolph (Mavs - bringbackhoffa)

Division Champs:
Atlantic - Knicks (IllmaticHandler)
Central - Bucks (ctorres)
Southeast - Hawks (swisscheeseD)
Northwest - Blazers (mpharris36)
Pacific - Clippers (Mecca)
Southwest - Mavs (bringbackhoffa)

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #16 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 4:31 am

My picks (with the exception of my team/no particular order)

Best back-courts:
Bucks-Bledsoe/Derozan
Warriors-Curry/Matthews
Mavs-Paul/Green
Spurs-Holiday/Thompson

Best front-courts:
Atlanta-Milsap/Deandre
Magic-Love/Gobert
Portland-Green/Lopez
Jazz-Nowitzki/Drummond
Clippers-Melo/Whiteside
Kings-Griffin/Bogut

Division Winners
EAST
Atlantic-Knicks
Central-NA
Southeast-Atlanta

WEST
Northwest-OKC
Pacific-LAC
Southwest-MAVS

ChicagoSportsFan21 · Post #17 » by **ChicagoSportsFan21** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 4:39 am

ctorres wrote:
ChicagoSportsFan21 wrote:About 24 hours or so before the trading deadline, I wonder if there will be any big moves being made. Obviously it's going to be hard with salaries matching/hard cap, but you never know...

To spark some discussion, which teams do you think has the best back-court? best front-court? best team in each division?

Top 4 Backcourts:
1. Eric Bledsoe + DeMar DeRozan (Bucks - ctorres)
2. Damien Lillard + Andrew Wiggins (Knicks - IllmaticHandler)
3. Kyle Lowry + Devin Booker (Blazers - mpharris36)
4. Goran Dragic + JJ Reddick (Cavs - YankeeKnickFan)

Top 4 Frontcourts:
1. Khris Middleton + Carmelo Anthony + Hassan Whiteside (Clippers - Mecca)
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo + Paul Millsap + DeAndre Jordan (Hawks - swisscheeseD)
3. Andre Iguodala + Dirk Nowitzki + Andre Drummond (Jazz - LJ4PointPlay)
4. Ben Simmons + Karl Anthony Towns + Nerlens Noel + Danilo Gallinari + Zach Randolph (Mavs - bringbackhoffa)

Division Champs:
Atlantic - Knicks (IllmaticHandler)
Central - Bucks (ctorres)
Southeast - Hawks (swisscheeseD)
Northwest - Blazers (mpharris36)
Pacific - Clippers (Mecca)
Southwest - Mavs (bringbackhoffa)

With the exception of your back-court, some other solid back-courts as well that I included in mine-Warriors-Curry/Matthews, Mavs-Paul/Green, Spurs-Holiday/Thompson, and of course Jackson-Bradley haha.

Agreed on all of the front-courts and had some more-Magic-Gobert/Love, Portland-Lopez/Green, and Kings Bogut/Green, I didn't include Mavs since only one year, but definitely for the future.

Agreed on all the division winners besides central for obvious reasons/northwest division where I had okc winning it. Both have good duos in Wall/Durant for OKC while POR has Lowry/Green, but I favored OKC's supporting cast a little more and liked their depth a lot more.

spree8 · Post #18 » by **spree8** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 4:41 am

ChicagoSportsFan21 wrote:About 24 hours or so before the trading deadline, I wonder if there will be any big moves being made. Obviously it's going to be hard with salaries matching/hard cap, but you never know...

To spark some discussion, which teams do you think has the best back-court? best front-court? best team in each division?

Top Backcourt: Warriors (Steph & Wes)

Top Frontcourt: Jazz (Iggy, Dirk, Drummond)

With Wiggins now playing the 3 instead of the 2, and Giannis now playing the 1 instead of the 3, it eliminates my #1 picks for frontcourt and backcourt. (Lillard/Wiggins & Giannis/Millsap/DJ)

Atlantic: Knicks
Central: Detroit
Southeast: Hawks
Northwest: Thunder :nod:

(Wolves #2)
Pacific: Clippers
Southwest: Mavs

bishnykfan · Post #19 » by **bishnykfan** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 12:58 pm

101 Highest paid players in the draft. Everyone making at least 10% of their teams salary cap.

1. Kawai Leonard- $188
2. Steph Curry- $180
3. Anthony Davis- $176
4. Lebron James- $173
5. Kevin Durant- $172
6. Russell Westbrook- $159
7. Damian Lillard- $140
8. Kristaps Porzingas- $140
9. James Harden- $139
10. Paul George- $136
11. Klay Thompson- $127
12. DeMarcus Cousins- $122
13. LaMarcus Aldridge- $106
14. Kyrie Irving- $106
15. Blake Griffin- $105
16. Draymond Green- $101
17. Jimmy Butler- $96
18. DeMar DeRozan- $95
19. Marc Gasol- $95
20. JJ Redick- $87
21. Mike Conley- $86
22. Gordon Hayward- $86
23. CJ McCollum- $86
24. Dwayne Wade- $82
25. Chris Paul- $81
26. Goran Dragic- $80
27. Andre Iguodala- $77
28. Eric Bledsoe- $75
29. John Wall- $75
30. Kevin Love- $68

31. Carmelo Anthony- $67
32. Kris Middleton- $67
33. DeAndre Jordan- $66
34. Robin Lopez- $66
35. Rudy Gobert- $63
36. Al Horford- $62
37. Kyle Lowry- $62
38. Andrew Wiggins- $62
39. Chris Bosh- $61
40. Thaddeus Young- $61
41. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope- $59
42. Kemba Walker- $59
43. Devin Booker- $58
44. Jonas Valanciunas- $57
45. Jrue Holiday- $56
46. Reggie Jackson- $56
47. Nicolas Batum- $53
48. Andre Drummond- $52
49. Jeff Teague- $51
50. DeMarre Carroll- $48
51. Paul Millsap- $48
52. Karl Anthony Towns- $48
53. Marcus Smart- $47
54. Andrew Bogut- $46
55. Rodney Hood- $46
56. Greg Monroe- $45
57. Dennis Schroeder- $45
58. Myles Turner- $45
59. Avery Bradley- $44
60. Monta Ellis- $44

61. Al Farouq-Aminu- $44
62. Ricky Rubio- $44
63. Trevor Ariza- $43
64. Bismack Biyombo- $43
65. Evan Fournier- $43
66. George Hill- $43
67. Nerlens Noel- $43
68. Marvin Williams- $43
69. Luol Deng- $42
70. Tyreke Evans- $41
71. Aaron Gordon- $41
72. Serge Ibaka- $41
73. Markieff Morris- $40
74. Cory Joseph- $38
75. Zach Lavine- $38
76. Enes Kanter- $37
77. Brandon Knight- $37
78. Nikola Mirotic- $37
79. Victor Oladipo- $37
80. Shaun Livingston- $36
81. Hassan Whiteside- $36
82. Bradley Beal- $35
83. Steven Adams- $34
84. Giannis Antetokounmpo- $34
85. Dirk Nowitzki- $34
86. Jae Crowder- $32
87. Gorgui Dieng- $32
88. Derrick Favors- $32
89. Nikola Jokic- $32
90. Isaiah Thomas- $32

91. Patrick Beverley- $31
92. Festus Ezeli- $31
93. Taj Gibson- $31
94. Danny Green- $31
95. Dwight Howard- $31
96. Joakim Noah- $31
97. Mason Plumlee- $31
98. Andre Roberson- $31
99. Derrick Rose- $31
100. Gary Harris- $30
101. Brook Lopez- $30

bringbackhoffa · Post #20 » by **bringbackhoffa** » Tue Jul 5, 2016 1:20 pm

Mavs still looking to make moves only players untouchable at this time are CP3, Towns and Simmons