Preseason sim 2 up

[KingsGM-old]

What's sad is I just spent more time looking at his team in the past 15 minutes than he has,

Um...why would i look into something i already know too well? You're sayin i'm not realizing that i'm one of the worst defenive & rebounding & blocking teams in the league? LOL. I've said that myself like 50 times in various threads. That's why i asked for some rebounders & defenders around the league for 50 times as well. But once when i saw that i won't be able to get what i want i said, hell, i'll at least try to outscore people, like the Warriors this year for example. Obviously, you can't even do that. Cause guess what? People who're supposed to be scorers, like Bird, Carrol or Chambers can't even do that!

You're crazy if you think i don't see what's the problem. Please don't teach me the fundamentals of basketball.

[KingsGM-old]

too bad you're the only one failing miserably here.  Nique, Toney, Corzine, Buck, Mahorn do prove retro players can play up to their abilities when used right ...

Yep. All powerhouses. 

and that's my final word on this.

The better.

[NetsGM]

Um...

Golden State was one of the best shotblocking teams in the league this year.  They were also a top-10 defensive team.

People who're supposed to be scorers, like Bird, Carrol or Chambers can't even do that!

First of all, Chambers is NOT a scorer.  Not by his ratings.  Your inability to get past the name is one of your biggest downfalls.

Second of all, Carrol and Bird and Magic have all proven that they CAN score.  Yet you continually ask "why aren't they doing that on my team".  Maybe you should take a look at that in a little more depth.  Why is Carrol a 15 ppg scorer on your team, whereas he was 19 ppg earlier in his career?  Why can't Bird duplicate his 24 ppg season?

[KingsGM-old]

First of all, Chambers is NOT a scorer.  Not by his ratings.  Your inability to get past the name is one of your biggest downfalls.

He entered the league with something like B- & B offense with A potential (that's almost the same as Nique of the Hornets). Based on that, and some other leagues i've been to and what he has done in NBA somehow i figured he would be a good scorer here as well (i still hope).

Second of all, Carrol and Bird and Magic have all proven that they CAN score.  Yet you continually ask "why aren't they doing that on my team".  Maybe you should take a look at that in a little more depth.  Why is Carrol a 15 ppg scorer on your team, whereas he was 19 ppg earlier in his career?  Why can't Bird duplicate his 24 ppg season?

I don't see a problem with depth. How come Mcgrady was able to drop 25-30 playing alongside Hoffa who was a 30ppg himself? How come Mcgrady was 30ppg player alongside Duncan?  How come Mike Bibby was also always around 15-20 playin along such studs as Hoffa or Mcgrady? I don't see any reason why Bird wouldn't be a 25-30ppg player as a first or second option playing with Magic and Carrol.

What you don't realize is, i don't care about their stats. I care about winning. I couldn't care less is Bird is to average 10ppg and i'd be winning. That way i could see his impact on the game. But i do have a problem when there's nothing, nor the stats (at least it would help their trade value) nor the winning. That's what pisses me off.

[NetsGM]

what we've been trying to tell you (and what you've been conveniently ignoring) is WHY you're not winning.  You're not just a "not good" defensive team.  You're a historically bad defensive and rebounding team.  Possibly one of the worst SSBA has ever seen.  You can't even begin to compare yourself to a team like the warriors, a team who almost missed the playoffs because of rebounding & defense.

[CelticsGM]

when i see what your asking price on a stiff like chambers is, i can't wónder you haven't been able to put a winning team.

btw, I love that when you can't deny the facts you simply switch to attacking on a personal level

[KingsGM-old]

what we've been trying to tell you (and what you've been conveniently ignoring) is WHY you're not winning.  You're not just a "not good" defensive team.  You're a historically bad defensive and rebounding team.  Possibly one of the worst SSBA has ever seen. 

Yep. I was never able to assemble the great frontcourt (simply cause most of the top inside players were never available) but i was always one of the top 3 teams in the West and made it to WCF like 4 times. Why? Because Mike Bibby played like he was supposed to be playin (not like Magic for example), because Mcgrady was a true stud and superstar (not like Bird, Carrol or Magic, they can't wash his feet), because Hoffa was unstopable force inside (and despite his horrible defense i could have won every playoff series against anyone, any time) etc etc. That's what i'm talking about. A true superstars and franchise players who despite all the rebounding & defensive issues were able to carry me over anyone. Players now, they all look great on paper but their impact on the game is miserable. I can feel it. Shit, Danny Fortson impact >>> Carrol, Cartwright and Chambers combined. Hell, look at Mchale or Buck's ratings. All great, and yet Nuggets started winning only when they traded for 33 year old guy from the golden era of this league who was drafted like 15 seasons ago (Pettit). Era when players were like they're supposed to be.

You can't even begin to compare yourself to a team like the warriors, a team who almost missed the playoffs because of rebounding & defense.

Warriors of the NBA, of the NBA, not here...

[NetsGM]

Warriors of the NBA, of the NBA, not here...

No, the warriros of the NBA are a very good shotblocking team, and an average defensive team.  you're nowhere near in either of those two categories. 

This isn't about getting a great frontcourt.  This is about getting a defensive and rebounding frontcourt.  Not only are you missing key players (rebounding, defense), but your entire frontcourt have the same strengths and weaknesses.  Your team doesn't complement each other worth jack.

[KingsGM-old]

when i see what your asking price on a stiff like chambers is, i can't wónder you haven't been able to put a winning team.

Can you go any lower then this? Can i say in front of everyone your disgracefull, disrespectfull (specially after all these years knowing each other, you still treat people like they're some sort of 12 year old kids in their first ever sim league), shamefull offers?

[KingsGM-old]

Warriors of the NBA, of the NBA, not here...

 Your team doesn't complement each other worth jack.

I don't know why are you stating the obvious all the time. I'm tryin to move some of my so-call scorers for defensive minded players all the time. But off course, since majority of them are big time underachievers people are not interested. Which leads us to my original statement: top picks sucks. If Tom Chambers was to be a 18ppg & 7rpg players with B- defense then maybe i could have moved him for a defensive & rebounding minded (such as Greenwood for example). Maybe some teams that needs scoring would take the bait. But off course, since he's 7 & 6 that's a hard thing to do. Same with Carrol. I've offered him to everyone. But people are not dumb. They see a player and say; hey this guy is not a great defender, he's not a great rebounder. Ok, but i need a scorer. But he's not a great scorer as well, so why would i trade for him?!

[HawksGM]

Alright guys, I am terribly sorry for the long delay in giving this message.  My laptop that I spoke about having to rig to continue running the SSBA is gone.  The harddrive crashed and I can not afford to fix it or buy a new computer just to keep running the SSBA.  Like I said I have a desktop, which I could have communicated with you guys this message if Verizon didn't go down because the people building the bridge near my house hit a wire.  But I sadly have to resign as commish.  I would love nothing more than to continue running the SSBA.  I might seem a little insane by saying this, but I found it more intriguing running it than only being a GM.  I have read a lot of the comments, Heat is the only one I wonder about, I have been a GM here since the SSBA started way back under jemagee.  I am one of the most active GM's in the SSBA, there are only a handful who are could be more committed to the SSBA than myself.  I have the most recent save files on my flash drive.  I just hope we can find somebody who can replace me soon, my long layoff is really hurting the league right now.  By the way, I still don't have internet except here at work, I am going to bring my flash drive to work and send out the files tomorrow to derek.  He can go from there in determining a replacement.  I am very very sorry that I could only last a season as commish, derek chose me for my dedication, which is not lacking, just my funds to provide the necessary resources to keep running the SSBA.  I will be checking in on and off as I still have my job to do throughout the night, feel free to blast me as much as you want, but let's keep this thing rolling, I hope there is a dedicated soul out there to run the league.

[HeatGM]

Alright guys, I am terribly sorry for the long delay in giving this message.  My laptop that I spoke about having to rig to continue running the SSBA is gone.  The harddrive crashed and I can not afford to fix it or buy a new computer just to keep running the SSBA.  Like I said I have a desktop, which I could have communicated with you guys this message if Verizon didn't go down because the people building the bridge near my house hit a wire.  But I sadly have to resign as commish.  I would love nothing more than to continue running the SSBA.  I might seem a little insane by saying this, but I found it more intriguing running it than only being a GM.  I have read a lot of the comments, Heat is the only one I wonder about, I have been a GM here since the SSBA started way back under jemagee.  I am one of the most active GM's in the SSBA, there are only a handful who are could be more committed to the SSBA than myself.  I have the most recent save files on my flash drive.  I just hope we can find somebody who can replace me soon, my long layoff is really hurting the league right now.  By the way, I still don't have internet except here at work, I am going to bring my flash drive to work and send out the files tomorrow to derek.  He can go from there in determining a replacement.  I am very very sorry that I could only last a season as commish, derek chose me for my dedication, which is not lacking, just my funds to provide the necessary resources to keep running the SSBA.  I will be checking in on and off as I still have my job to do throughout the night, feel free to blast me as much as you want, but let's keep this thing rolling, I hope there is a dedicated soul out there to run the league.

oopss sorry...my bad... 

settle down guys... Kings has been doing great in rebuilding... unfortunately...he looks at the names more than the stats... but i still say he has a good team...its still the preseason. your just short of a shot blocker... get one playing in the bench that can get 2bpg or more for you...and you'll be fine...

[HawksGM]

this really sucks...I was actually working on trying to implement some new rules when my computer crashed.  I was typing up a proposal to send to derek.  Despite me being commish, I still consulted him on every move.  I will put it up for a vote on the General Board.  I will include my reasoning in the post, look over there, I obviously no longer have the say in this, but I can still keep accurate records of this without using the FBB system.

[BlazersGM]

Blazers I would call you "just". I hired you in my other league, you checked in twice, didnt do anything and then were never seen again. lol  

I told you im with internet connection problem and that i might be for a week or so, i still am with the same problem so when i go and waste my money on 15 or 30 mins at LAN House to check emails i just cant find more time to spend on other things except djsl, uosl and ssba in which ive been for a long long time.

And well, i guess my attendance proves that as well, i havent missed a single thing here probably since the beginning, but for your league i just couldnt find those few minutes of precious and expensive time for me with this problem im having, there i needed lots of work as i took over a new team, and i did let you know that i wont be able to be very active until i get my home connection back.

:p

[WizardsGM]

Blazers I would call you "just". I hired you in my other league, you checked in twice, didnt do anything and then were never seen again. lol  

I told you im with internet connection problem and that i might be for a week or so, i still am with the same problem so when i go and waste my money on 15 or 30 mins at LAN House to check emails i just cant find more time to spend on other things except djsl, uosl and ssba in which ive been for a long long time.

And well, i guess my attendance proves that as well, i havent missed a single thing here probably since the beginning, but for your league i just couldnt find those few minutes of precious and expensive time for me with this problem im having, there i needed lots of work as i took over a new team, and i did let you know that i wont be able to be very active until i get my home connection back.

:p

Yes but I would have prefferd to have been told this before I hired you, not after.