Build a Franchise (Season 5) Bubble Tournament Edition
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You can say that these games don't matter, but they are a pretty good indicator of BAF success. Last season Cleveland and New Orleans made the 2K finals and they had the best regular season records in their respective conferences. Portland made the finals in the BAF SIM, but we were missing most of our starters/bench during the 2K run.
GM's should take note on how their teams perform because Wolverine Studios aren't doing y'all any favors.
GM's should take note on how their teams perform because Wolverine Studios aren't doing y'all any favors.
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G: James Harden | Kris Dunn
G: Bradley Beal | Josh Richardson
F: Paul George | Svi Mykhailiuk
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C: Nikola Vucevic | Bismack Biyombo
G: James Harden | Kris Dunn
G: Bradley Beal | Josh Richardson
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NewEra wrote:br7knicks wrote:While I agree the sim is more important, having this other form of associated entertainment is a nice addition, especially for those who want more, or maybe they prefer live action.
Or if a team is struggling in the sim, maybe they can at least see some sort of success with 2k
Agreed.
We all understand Wolverine studio’s sim is what we use, and 2k is just for fun. But I keep seeing a trend here that I want to address. I do think it’s slightly disrespectful to Melo to keep trashing the 2k bubble games. A schedule was put in place and he is devoting HIS time (while in school) for our entertainment. Putting every roster together takes a lot of time. Some guys don’t even bother tuning in or acknowledging what he does. We should at least appreciate and respect that.
i appreciate that bro. much respect to you and the others that acknowledge the time and effort i put in. it's not easy doing this but im not complaining since i volunteered to do it. just trying to help keep this league active and fun.

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Smash3 wrote:You can say that these games don't matter, but they are a pretty good indicator of BAF success. Last season Cleveland and New Orleans made the 2K finals and they had the best regular season records in their respective conferences. Portland made the finals in the BAF SIM, but we were missing most of our starters/bench during the 2K run.
GM's should take note on how their teams perform because Wolverine Studios aren't doing y'all any favors.
that's a good point however my team looks much worse in next gen than last gen for some reason. we're running 2k on different platforms than last year's bubble so im not sure how big of a difference we'll see in terms of correlation to BAF SIM success. in next gen randle gets destroyed by mediocre bench players and murray plays like 2014 raymond felton. i mean it's gotten to the point where im considering benching murray for tonights game. i find it hard to believe my team is much worse than last season and i think everyone can agree with that. i do like the 2k sim more than cpu gameplay because it's more reflective of players ratings like our BAF SIM rather than CPU gameplay which seems to just be off animations made for specific players and what not. just my opinion though. at the end of the day 2k is just used for fun so i still think nobody should use it as a predictor for next season imo.

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Tonight's games:
Saturday September 25
10:00PM- Miami @ Utah
11:00PM- FA Team #2 @ Cleveland
Saturday September 25
10:00PM- Miami @ Utah
11:00PM- FA Team #2 @ Cleveland
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SF OG Anunoby/Terrence Ross/Kris Murray
PF Richaun Holmes/JaMychal Green/Chris Livingston
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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
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mpharris36 wrote:NewEra wrote:br7knicks wrote:While I agree the sim is more important, having this other form of associated entertainment is a nice addition, especially for those who want more, or maybe they prefer live action.
Or if a team is struggling in the sim, maybe they can at least see some sort of success with 2k
Agreed.
We all understand Wolverine studio’s sim is what we use, and 2k is just for fun. But I keep seeing a trend here that I want to address. I do think it’s slightly disrespectful to Melo to keep trashing the 2k bubble games. A schedule was put in place and he is devoting HIS time (while in school) for our entertainment. Putting every roster together takes a lot of time. Some guys don’t even bother tuning in or acknowledging what he does. We should at least appreciate and respect that.
I appreciate and respect everything melo is doing. Im one of the few posting and commenting on the games every weekend even if they are a blowout because I'm doing it for melo since he's taking the time. I know what it's like to put effort into the game and mostly get negative commentary.
I just wish 2K was more competitive and unless melo is a developer for 2K I don't see it as a slight. It's a nice distraction... the games just stink for the most part. 50 pts blowouts are the norm and even for games which should be a little more competitive. That's all. I do wish more people would show up to support melo just not 2K but since the games arent competitive and unless people don't have lives like myself lol. Kids really keep you from having Friday and Saturday night plans. It's a lower turnout most nights.
Maybe as we get farther and we get teams like you and smash and melo and deeeez along with buzz along with others against each other maybe more will tune in since those should be more competitive.
Yes you do.
Melo deserves some sort of recognition or compensation for what he's doing.
The early games deserve less participation only because it's like the first round of March madness.
It's really the next few rounds that matter the most.
But it's awesome what you're doing.
Again. Melo deserves a **** of love for the time he's putting in. Its similar to what bish does.
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Oh wow just tuning in. Didn’t see this coming. Is Harden playing? 
BAF- 2020 Champs | 2021 2k Champs

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.
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NewEra wrote:Oh wow just tuning in. Didn’t see this coming. Is Harden playing?
Primo pasta treating harden like this

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Devin Booker | Brandin Podziemski | Okoro
Demar Derozan | Harrison Barnes | Highsmith
Karl Towns | Jabari Smith
Brook Lopez | Luke Kornet | Achiuwa
Ayo Dosunmu | Jamal Shead | Dru
Devin Booker | Brandin Podziemski | Okoro
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Me either. A very surprising game.
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Final Score: Heat 97 Utah 86

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Chicago and now Utah. 2nd upset of the bubble.
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looks like the SIM god Wiseman dominated again! People keep doubting his powers!
4-Peat! 22-25 BAF Champion Spurs:
ROSTER
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Nikola Jokic/Santi Aldama/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Jaime Jaquez
Alex Caruso/Keon Ellis/Justin Champagnie
Steph Curry/Chris Paul/Ryan Rollins
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not sure I will be able to stay up for the 2nd game but I'm sure FA team #2 has it in the bag 
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ROSTER
Walker Kessler/Daniel Gafford/Adem Bona
Nikola Jokic/Santi Aldama/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Jaime Jaquez
Alex Caruso/Keon Ellis/Justin Champagnie
Steph Curry/Chris Paul/Ryan Rollins
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Walker Kessler/Daniel Gafford/Adem Bona
Nikola Jokic/Santi Aldama/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Jaime Jaquez
Alex Caruso/Keon Ellis/Justin Champagnie
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mpharris36 wrote:looks like the SIM god Wiseman dominated again! People keep doubting his powers!
That and Harden not trying to take over until the 4th were most surprising. With the way Miami played, I have to assume Harden does not have a all defensive type rating either.
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PG Ice Trae
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FA Team #2 vs. Cleveland
Javon Carter
Javonte Green
Yuta Watanabee
Alize Johnson
Boban Marjanovich- signed deal with Chicago after team was made
DeAndre Bembry
Cody Martin
Jake Layman
Dean Wade
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Matt Thomas
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Chandler Hutchison
Damian Jones
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SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
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PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
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I intended on watching it when I got home, but it looks like there's no need for that
A quick look at the stats, he just got better ball movement in this one. Harden played like playoff Harden and got shut down. No excuses, kudos to AFB on the win. Just means he got to trade me some pieces so he can tank harder.
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Manhattan Project wrote:I intended on watching it when I got home, but it looks like there's no need for thatA quick look at the stats, he just got better ball movement in this one. Harden played like playoff Harden and got shut down. No excuses, kudos to AFB on the win. Just means he got to trade me some pieces so he can tank harder.
Harden will be fine. Zubac and Basemore ( Gazemore ) could use a upgrade.
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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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Manhattan Project wrote:I intended on watching it when I got home, but it looks like there's no need for thatA quick look at the stats, he just got better ball movement in this one. Harden played like playoff Harden and got shut down. No excuses, kudos to AFB on the win. Just means he got to trade me some pieces so he can tank harder.
Good game bro. If harden played like he played late in the 4th from the jump I feel you win this
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Devin Booker | Brandin Podziemski | Okoro
Demar Derozan | Harrison Barnes | Highsmith
Karl Towns | Jabari Smith
Brook Lopez | Luke Kornet | Achiuwa
Ayo Dosunmu | Jamal Shead | Dru
Devin Booker | Brandin Podziemski | Okoro
Demar Derozan | Harrison Barnes | Highsmith
Karl Towns | Jabari Smith
Brook Lopez | Luke Kornet | Achiuwa
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People paying attention now...
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/











