Build a Franchise Discussion- Season 3 Offseason Announcement- page 77- EL contract deadline 6/30- announcement pg 88

[Mecca]

Oh...and eat a dick, Mecca.

Payback bitch.

I’ll always have your number. Don’t forget that!!

[bishnykfan]

Ok, finally was able to put the draft order in order...these pick swaps are more than a little confusing. Please everyone check to make sure that your picks are in the right place. It is still each teams responsibility to keep track of their own assets.

This is the lottery order. I will post the rest of the draft order (15-60) after the playoffs are complete. I wanted to post the order of the lottery before Tuesday to make sure everything is correct. Anyone sees anything I made a mistake on let me know.

1. Spurs 14.0% (140 combinations)
2. Pistons 14.0% (140 combinations)
3. Lakers 14.0% (140 combinations)
4. Spurs 12.5% (125 combinations)
5. Rockets 10.5% (105 combinations)
6. Spurs 9.0% (90 combinations)
7. Cavaliers 7.5% (75 combinations)
8. Pistons 6.0% (60 combinations)
9. Spurs 3.8% (38 combinations)
10. Spurs 3.7% (37 combinations)
11. Lakers (Suns get this pick if it falls 1-4) 1.5% (15 combinations)
12. Rockets 1.5% (15 combinations)
13. Spurs 1.5% (15 combinations)
14. Pistons .5% (5 combinations)


9-10 Spurs/Spurs
11-12-13 Lakers/Rockets/Spurs

Tiebreakers will be settled tomorrow.


EDIT- Draft slot odds now included

[mpharris36]

Ok, finally was able to put the draft order in order...these pick swaps are more than a little confusing. Please everyone check to make sure that your picks are in the right place. It is still each teams responsibility to keep track of their own assets.

This is the lottery order. I will post the rest of the draft order (15-60) after the playoffs are complete. I wanted to post the order of the lottery before Tuesday to make sure everything is correct. Anyone sees anything I made a mistake on let me know.

1. Spurs
2. Pistons
3. Lakers
4. Spurs
5. Rockets
6. Spurs
7. Cavaliers
8. Pistons
9. Spurs
10. Spurs
11. Lakers (Suns get this pick if it falls 1-4)
12. Rockets
13. Spurs
14. Pistons


9-10 Spurs/Spurs
11-12-13 Lakers/Rockets/Spurs

Tiebreakers will be settled tomorrow.

This looks accurate to me

[NewEra]

I just wanna tip my hat off to Smash. His adjustments after game 2 was what I would expect from a veteran. It was genius, and should be applauded. I wanted steal one on his home court so bad (especially game 6), but they didn’t allow it.

In the end though, I can say that regardless of Westbrook’s struggles, and Durant playing 42 minutes a game, we survived! I’m sure this will not be the last time we see the Blazers.

Shoutout to my bench. I think this series came down to Home court advantage, and the way we managed our depth. The night prior to game seven, I went to an eight man rotation from the nine I had previously been using. Pulled PJ Tucker from the rotation, and shared his minutes between Grant and Bullock who had been more productive on both ends. As small an adjustment as that may seem, I believe it made a huge difference. In the final game, Grant dropped 15 points and added 4 steals. Bullock dropped 16 points. This was a team win, and it feels good to advance.

I’m absolutely ecstatic to be making my very first WCF appearance!!! I’m especially excited to be facing Deeez and his defending champs. During the off-season, my aim was to build a team that could give them a run for their money. All the hard work I put in has brought us here. I’m glad I get to “shoot my shot.” May the best team win.

[mpharris36]

East Conference Finals:

Brooklyn vs Chicago:
Their is some bad blood here. These have been the best two teams in the east all year and its good to see the SIM putting them up against one another one more time. This might be the last time its a 2 team party with INDY on the rise. As far as this series goes this even though CHI is the top seed, Brooklyn is a tough matchup for them. Embiid has been an absolute unstoppable force in the post season and CHI really has no answer for him. Favors/Harrell matchup seems like something Embiid can just eat alive. With Kemba questionable with a sore back most likely for the 1st two games I see Brooklyn stealing one game on the road and I think that might be enough to end this in 6 before it goes back to CHI. Very tough series to predict but it comes down matchups and I think Brooklyn has the edge there.

Prediction: Brooklyn in 6



West Conference Finals:

Dallas vs Golden State
Golden State has been the best team all year and beat Dallas 4-0 in the regular season but Dallas has absolutely steamrolled through there first two series. 8-0 in the postseason and most if not all the game haven't been close. The JV pickup has been key for Dallas to have a mauler down low and he will play a huge role vs Golden State deep front court. Dallas is a matchup nightmare in the playoffs because of their versitle offense and players. Giannis is a main ball handler at the forward postion then they have shot makers at the guard position in Beal/Jru. While we rave about GS depth (rightfully so)...Dallas bench is nothing to scoff at either. I am going with the hot team right now in Dallas and the defending champs until someone in the playoffs proves they can beat them.


Prediction: Dallas in 6


*my playoff predictions are 11-1(so take that for what its worth)*

[Brazilian Knick]

CHICAGO vs BROOKLYN
Even without Kemba for 1 or 2 games, I don't see Chicago losing this series IF they adjust their strategy to clog the paint and allow Brooklyn shooting 3s. Chicago's D is really well-rounded and they can adapt to a team as strong as the Nets in the paint. Chicago in 7.

GOLDEN STATE vs DALLAS
Before the season started I had Dallas as the best team in the league. I remember saying that Golden State was also a top 5 team in the league, and they needed depth to be able to beat Dallas in the West. After several trades, GSW now may have the deepest team in the league. Dallas is still a powerhouse, but after all the roster adjustments they made I see Golden State winning this series. Golden State in 6.

[Brazilian Knick]

Offense : Balanced
Defense : Passive

[mpharris36]

Dallas continues to mow down teams

9-0 in the post season

[swisscheeseD]

Offense : Balanced
Defense : Passive

Happy to steal Game 1 without Kemba, regardless of the homecourt advantage. Took a big chance sitting him, but was confident in the game plan and didn’t want to risk a prolonged injury to Kemba.

Dallas continues to mow down teams

9-0 in the post season

Definitely the favorites.

In the words of the great Ric Flair...”To BE the man, you got to BEAT the man...wooooooooo”

[bringbackhoffa]

Glad to see the bulls pull of that win without there second best player, shows depth matters

[Brazilian Knick]

Offense : Balanced
Defense : Passive

Happy to steal Game 1 without Kemba, regardless of the homecourt advantage. Took a big chance sitting him, but was confident in the game plan and didn’t want to risk a prolonged injury to Kemba.

Dallas continues to mow down teams

9-0 in the post season

Definitely the favorites.

In the words of the great Ric Flair...”To BE the man, you got to BEAT the man...wooooooooo”

Brooklyn is really strong, that's why they're in the ECF, but 3pt shooting is their weakness. You exposed that on game 1. You have the tools to protect the paint and let them throw bricks from outside.

[mpharris36]

Embiid and Faried obliterated the Bulls front court. Huge win to tie this series up and shift the edge to Brooklyn!

[swisscheeseD]

!

Can I ask why George Hill was benched? It says DNP coaches decision...yet I have him playing a huge role off the bench?

He’s played a huge part in winning both Game 7 in Indy and Game 1 replacing the injured Kemba.

To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.

[mpharris36]

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Can I ask why George Hill was benched? It says DNP coaches decision...yet I have him playing a huge role off the bench?

He’s played a huge part in winning both Game 7 in Indy and Game 1 replacing the injured Kemba.

To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.

He was hurt

Chicago- George Hill (sore knee 2 days) RETURN 5/15

[swisscheeseD]

!

Can I ask why George Hill was benched? It says DNP coaches decision...yet I have him playing a huge role off the bench?

He’s played a huge part in winning both Game 7 in Indy and Game 1 replacing the injured Kemba.

To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.

He was hurt

Chicago- George Hill (sore knee 2 days) RETURN 5/15

Damn, what did he get hurt in the pre-game shoot around? Slip and fall accident at home?

Hill has come up so big for me with Kemba going down for Game 7 against Indy and in Game 1 of this series. He and Thad have come up so big for me these playoffs.

Oh well...hope to have him back in Game 3.

[mpharris36]

Can I ask why George Hill was benched? It says DNP coaches decision...yet I have him playing a huge role off the bench?

He’s played a huge part in winning both Game 7 in Indy and Game 1 replacing the injured Kemba.

To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.

He was hurt

Chicago- George Hill (sore knee 2 days) RETURN 5/15

Damn, what did he get hurt in the pre-game shoot around? Slip and fall accident at home?

Hill has come up so big for me with Kemba going down for Game 7 against Indy and in Game 1 of this series. He and Thad have come up so big for me these playoffs.

Oh well...hope to have him back in Game 3.

I saw him on the injury report before the game...so it most have happened at the end of game 1

[bishnykfan]

He was hurt

Damn, what did he get hurt in the pre-game shoot around? Slip and fall accident at home?

Hill has come up so big for me with Kemba going down for Game 7 against Indy and in Game 1 of this series. He and Thad have come up so big for me these playoffs.

Oh well...hope to have him back in Game 3.

I saw him on the injury report before the game...so it most have happened at the end of game 1

Yeah sorry swiss,

He was on the injury report before the game as questionable. He was given the minutes you posted, sim chose to sit him.

Good news for all nobody is currently on the injured list moving into two game threes.

[Phish Tank]

can't wait for the lotto

[mpharris36]

can't wait for the lotto

[Phish Tank]

can't wait for the lotto

last year, I conducted most of the draft traveling in Ireland. I guess the bright side is that I'll be hunkered down here while it starts