Create-Your-Team
Tracy McGrady (photo. Marc Morrison)Watching the Celtics turn their game on “Champions” gear and run away from the Raptors last night, my mind went back to the day of the Kevin Garnett trade, when one of my boys described the new and improved Celts as “Danny Ainge playing with the Create-a-Team on (NBA) Live.” Which is even more true post-chip, since every available free agent Boston can afford wants to play for them, meaning Ainge can pretty much pick the ones he wants. (And yet he still ended up with Pat O’Bryant.)
Personally, I haven’t done Create-a-Team since Live 98, but if I did it with today’s players, who would I put on my team?
To maintain some semblance of realism, let’s put some parameters in place: Twelve players, one head coach (doesn’t have to be a current NBA head coach); no more than three recent All-Stars on the roster (“recent” being in the past five years); at least one rookie; at least three certified NBA bench guys on the bench; and finally, at least one fringe bench guy who could be out of the League tomorrow. My lineup:
PG – Tony Parker
The Tom Brady of NBA point guards. Not the most talented, maybe not the most media-friendly, the one you’d like to imagine is a huge d-bag, but nonetheless he’s gone up against all of the best at his position and beat them.
SG – Tracy McGrady
Still one of the five most talented players in the world if you ask me. Capable of dropping 30 points a night and being the go-to scorer in crunch time, makes his free throws, solid defensively when he wants to be, and he’s a better playmaker than somebody like Kobe because he’s wired to be a better teammate.
SF – Danny Granger
Ever since I’ve adopted his team, I’ve fallen in love with Granger’s game. One of the best shooting forwards in the League who can score, rebound and play D and excel at multiple positions.
PF – Tim Duncan
No explanation necessary.
C – Zach Randolph
Explanation necessary. For starters, any center who plays with Duncan doesn’t have to be a great defender, since Duncan is the main one protecting the rim. And he don’t have to be a great passer, he just have to understand the game (look at Oberto). Z-Bo can do what he does best (rebound and score) and still stay out of TD’s way, and it would work. Now you may look down the page and say that Zach’s backup on this team is better than him — and you’d be right — but I think said backup would be more OK coming off the bench than Zach. Plus Zach is my favorite player, so he’s going on my team and he’s starting, OK?
BENCH
Derrick Rose (rookie), Kevin Durant (T-Mac of the second unit; crunch-time lineup of Parker, McGrady, Durant, Granger, Duncan), Bruce Bowen (lock-down specialist), Paul Millsap (Certified Bench Guy #1), Al Jefferson, Nate Robinson (CBG #2), Quinton Ross (CBG #3, fringe guy, secondary lock-down specialist).
COACH
Nate McMillan
Gets the players’ respect as a somewhat-recent former player; insists on discipline; smart game-planner; after time spent with Team USA and current Blazers, has experience balancing a deep and talented roster and values defense; he’s Mr. Sonic.
Who’s on your team?
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November 11th, 2008 at 9:11 am
bong says:
first
PG – Deron Williams
SG – Kobe
SF – Durant
PF – Nowitzki
C – Bynum
November 11th, 2008 at 9:15 am
bong says:
I forgot
D.Rose, R. Fernandez, P. Pierce, P. Gasol, Y. Ming,
November 11th, 2008 at 9:22 am
John says:
Andre Miller
D-Wade
Lebron
Udonis Haslem
Jeff Foster
Bench : Blake, M. Peterson, Posey, Alonzo, Luis Scola, Ginobile and O.J. Mayo (rookie)
Coach – Pat Riley
Why this team ?
Because this is a defensive team and defense brings championships. On the other side, you have 2 great players (Lebron and Wade) and players that compliment the 2 leaders. You have imediate score from the bench and players that can play diferent positions, and money wise , it is not a pipe dream.
November 11th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Junio says:
TMac, Z-Bo? Ridiculous.
I’m a little bitter this past days.
My team:
Paul – Mayo – Kobe – Beasley – Duncan
Bench:
Westbrook, Barbosa, Pietrus, Posey, Turkoglu, Powe, Nenê
Coach: Junio Rodrigues (UFMG ’06)
November 11th, 2008 at 9:33 am
LS says:
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Kevin Durant
SF – LeBron James
PF – David West
C – Dwight Howard
Rookie – Derrick Rose
CBG #1 – Leon Powe
CBG #2 – Ryan Gomes
CBG #3 – Joey Graham (Fringe)
Quentin Richardson
Al Jefferson
Tyson Chandler
Coach – Byron Scott
November 11th, 2008 at 9:39 am
miamiVIS3 says:
PG-Chris Paul
SG-Dwyane Wade
SF-Josh Howard
PF-Michael Beasley
C-Dwight Howard
Bench:Leon Powe,Mo Evans,Carlos Arroyo,James Posey,Zo,Chris Quinn,Joel Anthony,Earl Barron.
November 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am
vinny says:
pg-rondo-plays defense and knows how to get the ball to superstar teammates
sg-wade-unselfish and plays some-some-d-great 4th quarter player
sf-labron-do i really have to explain
pf-duncan-best power forward ever! and unselfish
c-dalembert-just rebound and block shots
bench- rodney stuckey,al horford,durant, shane battier my defensive stopper, brook lopez, aaron brooks and wilson chandler-i’m a knick fan i got to have 1 on my team.
coach- d’antoni-i want my team to run
November 11th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Ian says:
damn austin zbo???????????????????
john
u need a 3pt specialist u only got manu as a good shooter on that team and btw is not ginobile.
my team
parker
wade
butler
dirk
timmeh
bench
manu battier rose beasley peja
coach
pop of course
November 11th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Jones says:
pg. Billups
sg. Wade
sf. Aldridge
pf. Beasley
c. Duncan
bench. Mayo, Al Jef, Powe, Po-z, Zo,
Coach. Riley
November 11th, 2008 at 9:54 am
justice says:
A.Miller
J.Crawford
L.James
Stat
M.Okur
S.Battier
L.Powe
November 11th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Patrick says:
kobe
lebron
josh smith
tim
steve blake
battier,kapono, mayo, raja bell, maxiel, dalembert, stuckey
November 11th, 2008 at 10:05 am
JAB says:
pg-rondo
sg-kobe
sf-artest
pf-david lee
c-superman
bench: battier, barbosa, rudy fernandez, leon powe, matt barnes, earl watson, boone,
king kong got nothing on me
November 11th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Banga says:
PG: Jose Calderon (Best PG in the EAST right now, would be a steady presence and can shoot the rock)
SG: OJ Mayo (20 ppg, kobe work ethic.. cant give him up)
SF: Josh Smith (Try dunking on Josh smith and D12 roaming the paint)
PF: Chris Bosh (Good complement to D12, Plays away from the basket and is reaching superstar status)
C: Dwight Howard (Best centre in the L)
Kevin Durant
B1: Nate Robinson
B2: James Posey
B3: David Lee
B4: Rodney Stuckey
Fringe: Brian Scalabrine
This team would rock
November 11th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Ashlov says:
Starters:
Chris Paul
Dwyane Wade
Lebron James
Michael Beasley
Andre Biedrens
Bench:
James Posey
Udonis Haslem
Ben Gordon
Alonzo Mourning
Kyle Lowry
Gerald Green
Joel Anthony
Head Coach: Pat Riley
November 11th, 2008 at 10:06 am
bliz289 says:
Austin, you’ve got to get over this T-Mac thing. Dude has nothing left in the tank. He’s not the dominant player he was 5 years ago!
November 11th, 2008 at 10:13 am
courtlegend says:
pg – cp3 – could be the greatest pg ever
sg – durant – (unless i’m retarded and he got all star last yr?) – to be honest its barely even fair to pick him as a non all star because hes the michael jordan of forwards waiting to happen
sf – pierce – i have a boston bias admittedly, but dude’s a beast and proved it in last years playoffs. not to mention he is the ONLY guy in the league noone can ever totally shutdown by taking something away
pf – beasley – too much potential to pass up and next to dwight he couldn’t be doubled and would score at will
c – howard – i picked dwight and beasley over timmy d because, even though timmy is one of the all-time greats, think how dominant shaq in his prime was. then realize that dwight is shaq with a 40 inch vertical…
Bench:
Derrick Rose – buckets off the bench coming in for CP3
Rudy Fernandez (NBA bench) – ditto only with more potential…is it totally out of the question to set his ceiling as the spanish larry bird?
Ron Artest – defensive stopper along with pierce and he’ll give the team toughness and bench scoring as well as a guy who can step in if someone gets injured
Leon Powe (bench) – again, boston bias, but he’s a hustle player who comes in and gets it done
Tyson Chandler – athletic shot blocker off the bench, gives the bench some size
Gerald Greene – (does he count as a fringe?)(bench)
David Lee – plenty of shots already being launched by this team so he’s someone to collect the misses
Coach – Don Nelson – imagine CP3 running Nelly Ball with Pierce, Durant, beasley, chandler, and greene all running the floor for dunks or spot up 3′s and david lee/dwight howard trailing for dunks and put backs
November 11th, 2008 at 10:44 am
MSkittle says:
Austin, what’s wrong with you? Where is Kobe, Wade, LeBron or CP3 on your team?
November 11th, 2008 at 10:45 am
KanDman says:
Wow 16 responses and only 4 with Kobe on the squad. Are you serious. Start with Kobe and build a team around him. Would you guys also leave MJ off a 90′s team?
November 11th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Ashlov says:
@KanDman
Wade’s belief is stronger than your doubt, sir.
November 11th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Jones says:
A healthy Wade is far superior to a healthy Kobe.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am
KanDman says:
Ashlov and Jones what NBA games are you watching? Perfect example, Olympics Championship game. Who took over Wade or Kobe? Who did everyone else, CP3, LeBron, Bosh, Deron and Carmelo defer to? Thats right, KOBE!!! He made you proud of the USA. Current best on the planet.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:05 am
JAB says:
what? i mean what the fuck, healthy wade superior to bryant! jones, you aint got no jones, and no brains airhead, wade won’t get no more rings and kobe’s got a brand new dynasty cookin, you stupid jones
November 11th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
PG– Gotta go with D Will, dude’s got size and can play
SG– Kobe, who else would you want to have the rock in the fourth down by one 10 seconds left…
LBJ–
PF– KG, Dude is scary, can dribble , shoot and play D
C– Andrew Bynum, he young and legit, in two season he will be the best young center
Bench–
Jordan Farmar–I love the dude’s confidence, and he’s smart
Raja Bell– Defensive ace and 3 pt specialist
Micheal Beasley (rookie)
Ronnie Turiaf– Energy guy
Paul Milsap– Energy guy
Shane Battier Certified Bench and defensive guy
Coby Karl- at least dude can shoot.
Coach PJAX (nine titles and one more on the way)
November 11th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Ashlov says:
Eh, if you put a Shaq-in-his-prime next to Wade, they would have beaten the Pistons instead of watching Kobe chuck up brick after brick and lose the Finals. As for the Olympics, Wade has as much to do, if not more, with us winning the gold than Kobe did.
I respect Kobe as a great player, but when Wade is healthy, he’s the best there is.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:12 am
JAB says:
for jones
btw beasley is better suited playing sf than aldridge, now i stop being a fucking reminder of whats wrong with you, start watching nba games and stop playing gameboy
berlin my love, i miss you
November 11th, 2008 at 11:24 am
KanDman says:
Here it is
PG – CP3, tough pick btwn CP3 and DWills
SG – Kobe, Best there is
SF – GWallace, Under rated, produces on both ends
PF – Amare,would be on everyones list if he reb. more
C – Bynum, Will reb and defend rim
Bnch – Barbosa, Nice change of pace guy
Bnch – Lamar Odom, Swiss Army knife, versatile
Bnch – AK47, Under rated but efficient
Frnge- Grant Hill, on the decline
Rook – OJ Mayo, toss up between him and Rose..Go Trojans
Head Coach – Byron Scott, players coach with rings
November 11th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Kudabeen says:
THE PERFECT SQUAD
Coach Byron Scott – The coach I’d love to play for and have as the head of my team. No nonsense, fair, and knows how to get guys ready to compete…
PG: Chris Paul – The best in the game. Has all the tools to make every better and competes on both ends with the same amount of intensity.
SG: Andre Iguodala – A freak of an athlete with many tools that can help a team. His quickness on both ends can be problems and his ego isn’t at the level where he couldn’t just fit in. His D and ability to run the floor and finish will give many easy buckets on a team properly ran by the likes of CP3
SF: Joe Johnson – at 6’8″ he is much bigger than people think. He is a Swiss Army Superstar that would be able to switch off with Dre-I perfectly. His shooting touch and solidified ability to bury clutch buckets give the team an unselfish go to guy down the strech…Love his game and the fact that he is low key until it matters most…
PF: Kevin Garnett – The most versatile Big in the game. Can hit the open J with range, Can play D on anyone, intensity is contagious, and he is as unselfish as can be. Rock solid winner…”What more could you say now?”
C: Andrew Bynum – Up and comer. He has great hands and really good instincts around the basket on both ends. He also has a little fire to him and that is the physical force you need to hold down the paint next to KG. (I was going to go with Dwight, but decided to replace Rudy Gay with Joe Johnson)
Rookie: Beasley – I can play him 3 or 4 and know I’m getting buckets and rebounds of the bench no matter what. I love his demeanor on the floor. He is very workman like, but is very polished offensively. He will compliment KG and Bynum very well regardless of who’s on the floor.
Bench 1: Randy Foye – His size and ability to dig in and grind with anyone is what makes me appreciate his game. I’ve personally watched him play out of position against bigger stronger guys and hold his own. He isn’t afraid and I want that guy on my team
Bench 2: Troy Murphy – I think he is overpaid and underrated as an effective big man in the L. He has great touch around the basket and shooting range past the 3 pointer line. He also rebounds at a very high rate when given the time to work. Can play him at the 4 or 5.
Bench 3: Brandon Bass – Straight beast. To have a guy come in and be able to change the momentum of a game by punching in on a guys head and be able to bang down low is major. You will not be bullied with a guy like Bass on your team. And along with my theme he plays with a fire.
Bench 4: Jason Kapono – He just gets buckets man. Quick release, accurate, and has other little slick moves to get off shots. Love his confidence. On this team I don’t need him to be a great defender, he will have a team and system to just get bucket when needed and guys who can all create.
Bench 5: Renaldo Balkman – I was going to go with Bruce Bowen or Shane Battier, but I feel Balkman has that same ability. He gives you the added athleticism, some shot blocking, and some ball handling as well. If he develops a set shot he is the ultimate glue guy…
Fringe: Gerald Green – Recent production has him getting a little more of the grooming I always thought he should get. High School guy who get very little guidance, playing time, or patience, but has an excellent skill set. We are starting to see how he can be effective. If he get a little stronger on D he is a starter.
None of my guys are soft, injury prone or heartless. They’d give work to any squad out there…Match up!
November 11th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Kudabeen says:
Slick move Haterade…
Deron Williams isn’t an All-star, so he could fit in a lineup with Kobe, Bron, and KG…pretty nasty
November 11th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Kudabeen says:
Banga:
Where’s your third All-star…?
OJ has Kobe work ethic, but you can add Kobe and have a much better team…
November 11th, 2008 at 11:41 am
the rocket cat says:
Center: Dwight Howard, Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler, Amare, Biedrins< jerfferson, Dalembert, Bosh, Kaman
PF: Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Lamar Odom, Boozer, Marion
SF: LeBron, Pierce, Iguodala, Miller, Dunleavy, Childress, Butler
SG: Bryant, Manu, Ellis, Brewer, Carter, Roy, Kevin Martin
PG: CP, Kidd, Nash, Calderon, Billups, Rondo
All Stars: Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett
Lamar Odom, Camby, Chandler, Childress, Ellis, Brewer, Calderon, Rondo
Rookie: Greg Oden
David Lee, Delfino, Childress. Jason Terry
PG: Chris Paul (AllStar1), Jose Calderon, Rajon Rondo
SG: Ronnie Brewer, Monta Ellis, Carlos Delfino (CBG1/Fringe)
SF: LeBron James (AllStar2), Lamar Odom, Josh Childress (CBG2)
PF: Kevin Garnett (AllStar3), Al Jefferson, David Lee (CBG3)
C: Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler, Greg Oden (Rookie)
Coach: Nate McMillan
I’d actually start Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Al Jefferson, Marcus Camby, so Garnett plays as a SF and LeBron as SG.
I’m going to assume Delfino being out of the league makes him fringe, but I don’t think the same applies to Childress. Isn’t Odom also coming off the bench this year? That’s ridiculous.
Except at point, this team is huge. At every position, the team has amazing defenders and rebounders. Not a lot of perimeter shooting, but you’re just going to crush the other team on the glass and they’re going to have a hell of a time trying to score. I think because you’ve got so much defence and rebounding, you can have guys leak out every time a shot goes up, and score lots of fast-break points. There’s so much flexibility, since most of these guys can play multiple positions. If you wanted to go small, you could put Garnett at 5, Odom at 4, LeBron at 3, Ellis at 2, Paul at 1.
The toughest thing for me was not taking Dwight Howard, because he’s such a beast, but there are so many good non all-star centres, and I couldn’t say the same for some of the other positions.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:42 am
the rocket cat says:
Oops, fuck, I accidentally left my rough notes at the top… here’s what I meant to post:
PG: Chris Paul (AllStar1), Jose Calderon, Rajon Rondo
SG: Ronnie Brewer, Monta Ellis, Carlos Delfino (CGG1/Fringe)
SF: LeBron James (AllStar2), Lamar Odom, Josh Childress (CBG2)
PF: Kevin Garnett (AllStar3), Al Jefferson, David Lee (CBG3)
C: Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler, Greg Oden (Rookie)
Coach: Nate McMillan
I’d actually start Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Al Jefferson, Marcus Camby, so Garnett plays as a SF and LeBron as SG.
Except at point, this team is huge. At every position, the team has amazing defenders and rebounders. Not a lot of perimeter shooting, but you’re just going to crush the other team on the glass and they’re going to have a hell of a time trying to score. I think because you’ve got so much defence and rebounding, you can have guys leak out every time a shot goes up, and score lots of fast-break points. There’s so much flexibility, since most of these guys can play multiple positions. If you wanted to go small, you could put Garnett at 5, Odom at 4, LeBron at 3, Ellis at 2, Paul at 1.
The toughest thing for me was not taking Dwight Howard, because he’s such a beast, but there are so many good non all-star centres, and I couldn’t say the same for some of the other positions.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:43 am
the rocket cat says:
I just know someone is going to think my notes are a real attempt at a roster and point out that I’ve got about a dozen all stars.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am
the rocket cat says:
One more thing… if the goal was long term, rather than single-season, I’d take Bosh over Garnett.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
doc says:
CP3 ,J Rich, Bron,KG,Bynum,D Rose,Thad Young,Milsap,AK47,Oden,Marrese Speights,Kevin Ollie Coach is Celtics d coach and Mike Dan for O
November 11th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
rean pogi says:
pg – cp3. 20points, 10assists, 2steals, respectable shooting, freakish athleticism and bball skills; and media friendly player too.
sg – lbj. imagine what he can do on 2?
sf – josh smith. will make him focus on D a la pippen.
pf – dwight howard. just 23years old, 20/10/2 stat line, a monster.
c – marcus camby. blocks blocks and blocks. injuries not included.
sixth and seventh man: james posey(sf) – angst and swagger. hedo. i’ll put him on sg where i think he’ll thrive (more).
3 certified bench guys:
rudy fernandez (sg) – clutch. yes i said it. also see alley-oop.
jeff foster(pf/c) – rebounding and hustle.
al thornton (sf) – got skills just need pt.
rookie: greg oden(c)i’ll give him the cliche – benefit of a doubt.
fringe guy: i always like dennis rodman’s game. i’d bring him back for at least a season. i think he still has something left on his tank. plus the zen know him pretty well already.
head coach: PHIL JACKSON.zen master.nuff said.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
rell says:
My team would be
PG Calderon, Rondo
SG Raja Bell, Rudy Fernandez (Rookie)
SF Pierce, Posey (CBG1)
PF Garnett, Jefferson, Milsap (CBG2)
C Duncan, Chandler, Samaki Walker (CBG3/Fringe)
Coach by Pop
First off I chose Samaki Walker so Duncan can bang his head in everytime they go to practice. I can’t believe this scrub called David Robinson soft.
I picked Calderon and Rondo because they are distributors who don’t need to score to impact the game. Calderon also can hit the 3.
I pick Raja Bell because of his defense and he can hit the 3. Fernedez is my rookie who will one day take Raja Bell starting spot.
Paul Pierce because he is clutch and willing to sacrifice his number for the good of the team. He also is a good rebounder. Posey because he can win you a couple of games once the playoff start (my Robert Horry factor).
Garnett because of his defense and he will not let this team get complacent. He can work the inside/outside post game with Duncan. Also who are you going to double in the post if you have Garnett and Duncan. I pick Jefferson because the offense will run through him when I go to the bench. Also he will be a good sub if Garnett ever get hurt. Milsap because of his energy.
Duncan because he is the best post player in the league. Also our defense will be deadly with Duncan and KG in the middle. I pick Tyson Chandler for this defense, rebounding, and his ability to catch the lob from Calderon.
November 11th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
rodnets says:
My Team:
PG Derrik Rose (rookie and starting PG)
SG Ben Gordon
SF Lebron
PF Scola A bruiser, give him the ball in the low post.
C Howard A beast2
Bench Stuckey, Manu, Jason Maxiel, Rudy F,LaMarcus, James Posey
Fringe Walter Herrmann
Coach: Greg Popovich (he gets his chance to coach Scola)
November 11th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
rodnets says:
I saw teams where they have more than 3 All-Stars
November 11th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Big Shot BOB says:
Coach: Mike Krzyzewski
1) Boom Dizzle
2) Kobe
3) Lebron
4) Aldridge
5) Duncan
Bench: D.Rose (Rookie), R. Fernandez (Bench guy #1), Ginobili, Al Jeff, Randolph Morris(Fringe Guy), Jason Kapono (Bench Guy #2), Bruce Bowen (Bench Guy #3)
I’d put my team against anyone’s!!! Both of my starting bigs are interchangible and I have the best 2 gaurd and small foward in the League. I have 3 first ballot hall of famers and most point gaurds can’t handle BD’s size. With Coach K running Team USA’s offense there’s no one that can run with this team.
November 11th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
johnsacrimoni says:
PG Deron Williams
SG K. Martin
SF James Posey
PF Amare Stoudemire
C Emeka Okafor
Bench D. West, N. Collison, K. Love (R), M. Barnes, T. Ariza, M. Carroll, S. Williams(Fringe)
COACH Rick Adelman
November 11th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ Big Shot– You really think you’re squad kills mine, I got the dough
PG– Gotta go with D Will, dude’s got size and can play
SG– Kobe, who else would you want to have the rock in the fourth down by one 10 seconds left…
LBJ–
PF– KG, Dude is scary, can dribble , shoot and play D
C– Andrew Bynum, he young and legit, in two season he will be the best young center
Bench–
Jordan Farmar–I love the dude’s confidence, and he’s smart
Raja Bell– Defensive ace and 3 pt specialist
Micheal Beasley (rookie)
Ronnie Turiaf– Energy guy
Paul Milsap– Energy guy
Shane Battier Certified Bench and defensive guy
Coby Karl- at least dude can shoot.
Coach PJAX (nine titles and one more on the way)
November 11th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
and big shot– you have 4 all stars the qualifications are 3 all stars in the last five years
November 11th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
my squad still kills yours though
November 11th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
johnsacrimoni says:
I’d put my team against anyone’s and I have only 1 all-star. Balance. Every need (shooting, rebounding, post play, defense, clutch, great pg play, etc…) is met and I don’t have too many scorers that would never co-exist in real life.
November 11th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
vinny says:
@big shot- you have to many guys who need the ball in their hands.
@ drink- your bigs cant get you a bucket in crunch time and who scors off your bench- beasley a rookie?
I think my team takes both of yours-how much dough you got??
November 11th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Actually my team is defensive oriented and yes, my bigs can score, I got KG and Bynum is legit. Also I could slide KG to the 5 and put LBJ at the 4 and bring in either Shane or Raja off the bench and the bunch is built with three guys that consistently hit the three Farmar can beat his man off the dribble and B Easy will be ROY
November 11th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
vinny says:
@ Drink
ok we both have labron and battier.
duncan is better than garnett and we both have shot blockers alongside them. but my bench will eat yours up. horford for d and rebounding and durant for scoring and brooks will run circles around farmar(did you see the game the other night?)and stuckey and chandler!! we got this!! would be interesting though!
November 11th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
weng santos says:
Nash
K-Mart (sac)
Melo
Stat
Chandler
d. rose (rook)
ben gordon
mike miller
beasley (rook)
aldridge
+2 roster fillers
Coach: Mike D Antoni
That’s right I’m going for 130 points a night!
And I actually followed the rules to this thing!
So proud of myself haha =)
November 11th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
weng santos says:
Oh, and sean williams is my 11th man and starbury my 12th! Do those count? Cause they said we should have guys that could be out of the league tomorrow.
The way these 2 are piling DNP-CDs, I’m just saying…
November 11th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Ian says:
weng
sure u r hitting for 130 a night but u r goin to give up 195
November 11th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ Vinny did you see how Farmar in the same game had 16, oh and the Victory by like 20+
November 11th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
D-Rock says:
PG- CP3: my mvp, this kid is just sick
SG- Ron Artest: him and posey will give wings fits
SF- Posey: this guy is relentless on d hits dagger
PF- Aldridge: kid gets buckets
C- Dwight Howard: Half man half beast nough said
6th: Eric Gordon: kids got super scorer written all over him
7th: Robin Lopez: good defender/rebounder (bench)
8th: Udonis Haslem good rebounder (bench)
9th: Kirk Hinrich solid defender combo guard (bench)
10th: Sean Williams: potential great shot locker (fringe)
Coach: Phil Jackson
November 11th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
bookkwormmaster says:
Starters:
PG – Tony Parker
SG – LeBron James
SF – Kevin Durant
PF – Udonis Haslem
C – Tim Duncan
Bench:
PG – Derrick Rose (rookie)
SG – Mike Miller (CBG #1)
SF – James Posey (CBG #2)
PF – Paul Millsap (CBG #3)
C – Tyson Chandler
PG/SG/SF – Rudy Fernandez
Fringe: Brian Scalabrine
Coach:
Gregg Popovich
November 11th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
bookkwormmaster says:
THE ULTIMATE SQUAD (within the set parameters set by Austin Burton)
Starters:
PG – LeBron James 6’8″, 250 lbs (All-Star #1)
SG – Danny Granger 6’8″, 228 lbs
SF – Rudy Gay 6’8″, 222 lbs
PF – Kevin Garnett 6’11″ 253 lbs (All-Star #3)
C – Tim Duncan 6’11″, 260 lbs (All-Star #2)
Bench:
Devin Harris 6’3″, 185 lbs
Rudy Fernandez 6’6″, 185 lbs (CBG #2)
James Posey 6’8″, 217 lbs (CBG #1)
Mike Beasley 6’9″, 245 lbs (rookie)
Al Jefferson 6’10″, 265 lbs
Joell Przybilla 7’1″, 245 lbs (CB4 #3)
Fringe: Ryan Bowen 6’9″, 216 lbs
Coach: Gregg Popovich
Explanation 4 Team Buildup:
THIS IS AN UNBEATABLE SQUAD!!! You have everything on this team: teamwork, unselfishness, defense (on the perimeter, on the interior, shot-blocking), offense (one-on-one & interior scoring in the halfcourt, open-court ability, 3-pointers), hustle, intensity, competitiveness, leadershp, and clutch ability. Even with 3 superstars (prob the 3 MOST UNSELFISH IN THE LEAGUE) a coach like Gregg Popovich would keep egos in check with all players being treated equally and held accountable.
November 11th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Big Shot BOB says:
Yeah Drink your right I forgot about Ginobili’s 2005 allstar appearance. In that case I’ll trade him for James Posey. But I must admit your bench looks better than mine. I couldn’t think of all the energy guys in the league. It would be a close game though because you basically have the same starting five as I do.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Anon says:
A.I., J.R. Smith, Carmelo, Kenyon Martin, and Camby
oh wait…
November 12th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Billy Sunday says:
heres my team with no all stars…..
pg jose calderon
sg kevin martin
sf danny granger
pf josh smith
c al jefferson
bench
pg anthony carter
sg ben gordan
sf tayshaun prince
pf Andres Nocioni
c Andris Biedrins
rookie oj mayo
fringe Brian Scalabrine
November 14th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
dano says:
PG – CP3
SG – Kobe
SF – Danny Granger
PF – Josh Smith
C – Superman
Bench
Tayshaun Price
Lamar Odom
Rudy Fernandez
Al Jefferson
JJ redick
James Posey
Rook
Derrick Rose
Coach
John Wooden
January 16th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
irep713 says:
pg. Billups/Fisher
sg. Howard/Mayo
sf. Artest/Turkoglu
pf. Garnett/Alridge
c. Oden/Perkins
Hilbert/Wafer
Phil Jackson
I THINK THIS THE STARTING 5 WOULD BE A NICE SOLID LINEUP
EACH PLAYER CAN SCORE/CREATE/AND DEFEND THE BALL
STARTERS
BILLUPS- can run the floor and get the ball to the hole,doesnt have too score to be a big effective
HOWARD-if he can stay healthy would light up tha scoreboard period
ARTEST-a lockdown defender most likely to defend the best player on the opposite team also can put points on the board
GARNETT-we all know what garnett can do
ODEN- i think playing next to garnett and all the other veterens oden can develop into an nice big man
FISHER,MAYO,TURKOGLU,ALRIDGE-would nice OPTIONS off the bench