NBA 2K6 Player Rating FAQ Version 2.3 An FAQ by Rashidi E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] NOTE: My AOL e-mail is currently inaccessible, so please e-mail only my hotmail account. Thank you. NOTE #2: There has been a growing demand for me to make my roster file accessible because of how time consuming it is to manually update rosters with (or without) this guide. I also have access to the online server and can provide people with the online roster updates that add players to them (they added 17 players in their latest update, and you can only CAP ten, so do the math on that). I have explored using gaming devices (Max Drive, Sharkport, etc) to distribute my file but it is just too time consuming and a pain, not to mention I�m not very interested in paying money so other people can use my work. So, my solution is� IF A PERSON SENDS ME THEIR MEMORY CARD AND FIVE DOLLARS, I WILL SEND IT BACK TO THEM WITH MY ROSTER FILE ADDED. The reason for sending the money is I will be shipping your card back to you via UPS. Will I profit off of this? Marginally, but I�m also providing a service, and it�s much cheaper for you than spending 25 to 30 dollars on those rip- off devices mentioned above. If interested in this offer, e-mail me for the details. Also please specify which game you want rosters for, since I also perform this service for MVP Baseball 2005. NOTE #3: When you ship your memory card, do not use a normal envelope. Spend a few extra cents and get a padded envelope. Spend a few extra cents on insuring your package. It is well worth avoiding a scenario where your memory card is stolen or damaged in transit. I WILL NOT REPLACE DAMAGED OR STOLEN MEMORY CARDS (unless I am the direct cause of damage or theft). I am sensitive to my fans, but I am a lot more sensitive to my own pocket. I have had one person lose their memory card because they placed it in a 37-cent envelope (and I am presuming it was stolen by a postal processor since the envelope had a very precise rip), and I would like it to be the last. Do yourselves a favor and protect yourself from any such inconvenience. I know if I lost my memory card I would flip out, not because they have a monetary value, but because I�ve invested literally HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS OF HOURS of my time into the various files on them. NOTE #4: For those who are fearful of sending their memory card, or would be inconvenienced if they were without it for an extended period, I am now offering to purchase a memory card for you as long as you pay the fee. NOTE #5: THESE SERVICES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION 2. I cannot provide roster files for X-Box, X-Box 360, PC, or any other applicable platform. Customers served: 37 as of 3/24/06 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Legal Information III. Version Updates IV. Progress Review V. How do the ratings work? VI. The ratings A. Point Guards B. Shooting Guards C. Small Forwards D. Power Forwards E. Centers F. Legends VII. Created Players (aka the CAPs section) A. Current Players B. Former Players C. International/Miscellaneous Players D. Players adjusted to a specific year E. 2006 Draft Class VIII. Roster updates IX. Depth Charts X. Team Ratings XI. 2005 NBA Draft Results XII. 2006 Free Agent class XIII. Created Teams XIV. Questions and Answers XV. Credits XVI. Basketball Links A. Basketball related websites B. NBA2K or video game related websites C. Player websites XVII. Closing *********************************************************************** I. Introduction Welcome to the Player Rating FAQ, written by Rashidi. The purpose of this FAQ is to update the ratings of the players in the game, to make them as accurate as possible, as well as to represent what they have accomplished during the 2005-2006 season, and to educate readers on NBA history. Any updates to player ratings or major changes to the FAQ will be listed in the Updates section. Check it whenever a new version comes out. *********************************************************************** II. Legal Information This FAQ/Guide was made 100% by me, John Markisch (Rashidi). You may not take it in whole or in part and claim it as your own. You may not alter it in any way, even if you ask me first, and that includes putting it in HTML format. You may not post this document on any website unless you have express consent by me. You must ask for my permission if you want to add any of my ratings to a roster file that you intend to post on the Internet. This guide is not official, nor is it authorized by Take Two or Visual Concepts. Currently, the following websites have permission to post my FAQ use or information within it. www.gamefaqs.com www.gamespot.com www.ign.com www.1up.com www.neoseeker.com www.freewebs.com/espn_nba_basketball www.games.channel.aol.com www.gamefly.com www.getintothegame.com www.supercheats.com If want to host my FAQ on your site, all you have to do is e-mail me, or contact me at a GameFAQs message board, and I�ll consider it. GameFAQs Copyright Notice All HTML and Active Server Page code is Copyright 1995-2006 GameFAQs, and may not be duplicated or reproduced without the express written consent of GameFAQs unless listed in the exceptions below: Form code used for the GameFAQs Search Engine, located at http://www.gamefaqs.com/search/index.asp, may be duplicated and used on external web sites to use the GameFAQs search engine. Each text document located on GameFAQs is Copyrighted by its original author. GameFAQs makes no claim of ownership to these documents, and merely hosts them on its server. Each document is copyrighted separately, and you may have different rights for the use and reproduction of that document based on copyright information found in that file. The original author of each document should be contacted for more information. *********************************************************************** III. Version Updates Version 2.3 (3/27/06) Added Howard Eisley, David Wesley, Fred Jones, Jim Jackson, Willie Green, Corey Maggette, Marcus Fizer, Yaroslav Korolev, Carlos Boozer, Robert Horry, Vladimir Radmanovic, Danny Fortson, Reggie Evans, Walter McCarty, Vin Baker, Rasho Nesterovic, Jake Tsakalidis, Scot Pollard, Zeljko Rebraca, and Sean Marks. Edited Damon Jones, Sasha Vujacic, Monta Ellis, Joe Johnson, Ricky Davis, Stephen Jackson, Bonzi Wells, Trenton Hassell, Gordan Giricek, Tony Allen, J.R. Smith, Rashad McCants, Maurice Evans, Carlos Delfino, DeShawn Stevenson, Devin Brown, Matt Carroll, Richie Frahm, Shane Battier, Tayshaun Prince, Wally Szczerbiak, Gerald Wallace, Matt Harpring, James Posey, Mike Dunleavy, Quentin Richardson, Bruce Bowen, Desmond Mason, Josh Smith, Jumaine Jones, James Jones, Tim Thomas, Ruben Patterson, Ryan Gomes, Devean George, Luke Walton, Jared Jeffries, Qyntel Woods, Lamond Murray, Scott Padgett, Joey Graham, Shandon Anderson, Linas Kleiza, Quinton Ross, James Singleton, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Rasheed Wallace, Zach Randolph, Kurt Thomas, Antonio McDyess, Antoine Walker, Udonis Haslem, Nick Collison, Marc Jackson, Kwame Brown, Yao Ming, Nazr Mohammed, Jeff Foster, Kendrick Perkins, Darko Milicic, Jarron Collins, Aaron Williams, Michael Olowokandi, David Harrison, and Andrew Bynum. Created Alan Anderson, Kevin Burleson, Jermaine Jackson, Andre Barrett, LaMarcus Aldridge, and J.J. Redick. Edited Alex Acker, Matt Carroll, Charlie Bell, Orien Greene, and James Singleton. Version 2.2 (3/3/06) Did Rashidi just issue the most massive update you�ve ever seen? Yep. Added Jamaal Tinsley, Jameer Nelson, Damon Stoudamire, Earl Watson, Speedy Claxton, Derek Fisher, Anthony Johnson, Bob Sura, Nick Van Exel, Rick Brunson, Jason Hart, Keyon Dooling, Beno Udrih, Daniel Ewing, Travis Diener, Alvin Williams, Darrick Martin, Mateen Cleaves, Reece Gaines, Cuttino Mobley, Brent Barry, Juan Dixon, Antonio Daniels, Derek Anderson, Mickael Pietrus, Voshon Lenard, Ronald Murray, Kareem Rush, Keith Bogans, Bernard Robinson, Caron Butler, Hedo Turkoglu, Jiri Welsch, Viktor Khryapa, Damien Wilkins, Travis Outlaw, Stacey Augmon, Antawn Jamison, Emeka Okafor, Zach Randolph, Drew Gooden, Donyell Marshall, Joe Smith, Anderson Varejao, Melvin Ely, Alan Henderson, Shavlik Randolph, Michael Ruffin, Lonny Baxter, Theo Ratliff, Joel Przybilla, Brendan Haywood, Dan Gadzuric, Ervin Johnson, Jake Voskuhl, and Larry Bird [80�s East]. Edited Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Gilbert Arenas, Chauncey Billups, Baron Davis, Stephon Marbury, Tony Parker, Mike Bibby, Chris Paul, Steve Francis, Andre Miller, Jason Terry, Sam Cassell, Kirk Hinrich, Mike James, Jason Williams, Luke Ridnour, Rafer Alston, Brevin Knight, T.J. Ford, Bobby Jackson, Earl Boykins, Chris Duhon, Gary Payton, Raymond Felton, Delonte West, Marcus Banks, Marko Jaric, Deron Williams, Maurice Williams, Eric Snow, Devin Harris, Jose Calderon, Smush Parker, Steve Blake, Jeff McInnis, Dan Dickau, Darrell Armstrong, Nate Robinson, Troy Hudson, Keith McLeod, Shaun Livingston, Milt Palacio, Jacque Vaughn, Jannero Pargo, Anthony Carter, Chucky Atkins, Jarrett Jack, Sasha Vujacic, Moochie Norris, Salim Stoudamire, Antonio Burks, Kevin Ollie, Eddie Gill, Royal Ivey, Monta Ellis, Louis Williams, Jamison Brewer, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Manu Ginobili, Michael Redd, Joe Johnson, Larry Hughes, Eddie Jones, Ben Gordon, Mike Miller, Michael Finley, Andre Iguodala, Raja Bell, Jerry Stackhouse, Jamal Crawford, Bonzi Wells, Jalen Rose, Eddie House, Marquis Daniels, Kirk Snyder, Greg Buckner, Josh Childress, Kevin Martin, Francisco Garcia, Penny Hardaway, Aaron McKie, DeShawn Stevenson, Zoran Planinic, Antoine Wright, Gerald Green, DerMarr Johnson, Julius Hodge, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Matt Carroll, Dahntay Jones, Ira Newble, Martell Webster, Dijon Thompson, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, Shawn Marion, Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko, Rashard Lewis, Carmelo Anthony, Lamar Odom, Grant Hill, Richard Jefferson, Peja Stojakovic, Tayshaun Prince, Josh Howard, Boris Diaw, Gerald Wallace, Luol Deng, Andres Nocioni, Morris Peterson, Quentin Richardson, Danny Granger, Darius Miles, Bobby Simmons, Keith Van Horn, Toni Kukoc, Adrian Griffin, Kyle Korver, Marvin Williams, Jumaine Jones, Ruben Patterson, Josh Smith, Luke Jackson, Qyntel Woods, David Lee, Trevor Ariza, Eric Piatkowski, Sergei Monia, Bostjan Nachbar, Matt Barnes, Hakim Warrick, Ryan Bowen, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Elton Brand, Jermaine O�Neal, Amare Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kenyon Martin, Chris Webber, Antonio McDyess, Al Harrington, Channing Frye, Charlie Villanueva, Michael Sweetney, Cliff Robinson, Eddie Griffin, Brian Cook, Darius Songaila, Othella Harrington, Malik Rose, Antonio Davis, Maurice Taylor, Jason Collins, Malik Allen, Stanislav Medvedenko, Bo Outlaw, Andray Blatche, Michael Bradley, Esteban Batista, Shaquille O�Neal, Yao Ming, Ben Wallace, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Eddy Curry, Samuel Dalembert, Chris Kaman, Chris Mihm, Erick Dampier, Andrew Bogut, Tyson Chandler, Dikembe Mutombo, Nenad Krstic, Brian Skinner, Tony Battie, DeSagana Diop, Primoz Brezec, Steven Hunter, Michael Doleac, Rafael Araujo, Darko Milicic, Jerome James, Johan Petro, Didier Ilunga-Mbenga, Ha Seung-Jin, and John Edwards. Created Charlie Bell, Stephen Graham, Donta Smith, Andre Owens, Robert Whaley, Devin Green, Ronny Turiaf, Rawle Marshall, and Mike Wilks. Edited Shavlik Randolph, Louis Williams, Orien Greene, Antonio Burks, Esteban Batista, Salim Stoudamire, Arvydas Macijauskas, Jackie Butler, Charles Smith, Jose Calderon, and Chuck Hayes. Version 2.1 (2/4/06) Added Bobby Jackson, Brevin Knight, Rafer Alston, Darrell Armstrong, Eddie Jones, Kirk Snyder, Matt Harpring, Mike Dunleavy, Adrian Griffin, Jumaine Jones, Juwan Howard, Maciej Lampe, Mark Blount, Robert Swift, Rafael Araujo, Aaron Williams, and Zendon Hamilton. Edited Stephon Marbury, Tony Parker, Chris Paul, Jason Williams, Gary Payton, T.J. Ford, Mike James, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Deron Williams, Raymond Felton, Devin Harris, Keith McLeod, Nate Robinson, John Salmons, Damon Jones, Chucky Atkins, Salim Stoudamire, Antonio Burks, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Mike Miller, Andre Iguodala, Jerry Stackhouse, Boris Diaw, Raja Bell, Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko, Lamar Odom, Carmelo Anthony, Tayshaun Prince, Wally Szczerbiak, Gerald Wallace, James Posey, Morris Peterson, Ruben Patterson, Joey Graham, Qyntel Woods, Jason Kapono, Rasheed Wallace, Antoine Walker, Charlie Villanueva, Wayne Simien, Maurice Taylor, David Lee, Shaquille O�Neal, Ben Wallace, Alonzo Mourning, Mehmet Okur, Erick Dampier, Chris Kaman, DeSagana Diop, Michael Doleac, Kendrick Perkins, and Michael Olowokandi. Created Shavlik Randolph, Chuck Hayes, and Manute Bol. Edited Salim Stoudamire, Antonio Burks, Pape Sow, Laron Profit, and Felipe Lopez. Version 2.0 (1/15/06) Added Steve Blake, Eddie House, Kevin Martin, Dahntay Jones, Stephen Jackson, Morris Peterson, Ersan Ilyasova, Sergei Monia, Ryan Bowen, Austin Croshere, Fabricio Oberto, and Brian Skinner. Edited Nate Robinson, Milt Palacio, Jacque Vaughn, Sasha Vujacic, Luther Head, Salim Stoudamire, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, Tracy McGrady, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Manu Ginobili, Joe Johnson, Shane Battier, Michael Finley, Boris Diaw, Ben Gordon, Jamal Crawford, Raja Bell, Kevin Martin, LeBron James, Shawn Marion, Peja Stojakovic, Luol Deng, Wally Szczerbiak, Bruce Bowen, Joey Graham, Luke Walton, Devean George, Ruben Patterson, Bostjan Nachbar, Pau Gasol, Kurt Thomas, Al Harrington, David West, Udonis Haslem, Ike Diogu, Brian Cook, Kwame Brown, David Lee, Antonio Davis, Maurice Taylor, Malik Rose, Marc Jackson, Bo Outlaw, Shaquille O�Neal, Ben Wallace, Yao Ming, Alonzo Mourning, Eddy Curry, Chris Mihm, Tyson Chandler, Channing Frye, and Jerome James. Created Martynas Andriuskevicius, and Von Wafer. Edited Charles Smith, Salim Stoudamire, Arvydas Macijauskas, Jackie Butler, and Matt Bonner. Version 1.9 (12/29/05) Added Jason Terry, Mike James, Maurice Williams, Devin Harris, Shaun Livingston, Chucky Atkins, Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Jerry Stackhouse, Marquis Daniels, Quinton Ross, Luol Deng, Keith Van Horn, Andres Nocioni, Ruben Patterson, Eric Piatkowski, Kenyon Martin, Othella Harrington, Malik Allen, Pat Garrity, Bo Outlaw, Chris Kaman, Kendrick Perkins, Jeff Foster, Jarron Collins, David Harrison, and Pavel Podkolzin. Edited Chauncey Billups, Tony Parker, T.J. Ford, Chris Duhon, Nate Robinson, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, Richard Hamilton, DeShawn Stevenson, LeBron James, Lamar Odom, Richard Jefferson, Carmelo Anthony, Tayshaun Prince, Josh Howard, Desmond Mason, Lamond Murray, Trevor Ariza, Qyntel Woods, Elton Brand, Pau Gasol, Chris Bosh, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio Davis, Cliff Robinson, Marcus Camby, Eddy Curry, Chris Mihm, Nenad Krstic, Steven Hunter, and DaSagana Diop. Edited Eddie Basden. Version 1.8 (12/20/05) Added Sam Cassell, Leandro Barbosa, Tony Allen, Rashard Lewis, Peja Stojakovic, Ricky Davis, Bruce Bowen, Jared Jeffries, Nick Collison, and Peter Ramos. Edited Jason Kidd, Baron Davis, Chauncey Billups, Stephon Marbury, Tony Parker, Nate Robinson, Luther Head, Kevin Ollie, Allen Iverson, Manu Ginobili, Michael Redd, Trevor Ariza, Antonio Davis, Malik Rose, Maurice Taylor, David Lee, Esteban Batista, and Jerome James. Created Orien Greene, Esteban Batista, John Edwards, and Karl Malone. Edited Charles Barkley. Version 1.7 (12/14/05) Added Marko Jaric, Troy Hudson, Anthony Carter, Michael Redd, Bonzi Wells, Jalen Rose, Richie Frahm, Qyntel Woods, Nikoloz Tskitishvili, Chris Bosh, Brian Cook, Stanislav Medvedenko, Mark Madsen, Brad Miller, Jamaal Magloire, and Mehmet Okur. Edited Chris Paul, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Smush Parker, Jose Calderon, Sasha Vujacic, Boris Diaw, Trenton Hassell, Penny Hardaway, Aaron McKie, Rashad McCants, Wally Szczerbiak, Quentin Richardson, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Antoine Walker, Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler, Andrew Bogut, and Channing Frye. Edited Jose Calderon. Version 1.6 (11/29/05) Added Tony Parker, Luke Ridnour, Jose Calderon, Jason Richardson, Larry Hughes, Joe Johnson, Josh Childress, J.R. Smith, Matt Carroll, Carmelo Anthony, Luke Jackson, Devean George, Josh Smith, James Singleton, Dwight Howard, Troy Murphy, Al Harrington, David West, Esteban Batista, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Marcus Camby, Erick Dampier, Dikembe Mutombo, Nazr Mohammed, Chris Mihm, Zaza Pachulia, Primoz Brezec, DeSagana Diop, and John Edwards. Edited Chris Paul, Raymond Felton, Deron Williams, Nate Robinson, Smush Parker, Luther Head, Sasha Vujacic, Jamal Crawford, Allan Houston, Quentin Richardson, Kyle Korver, Scott Padgett, Michael Sweetney, Antonio Davis, Malik Rose, Charlie Villanueva, David Lee, Channing Frye, and Andrew Bynum. Created James Thomas, and James Singleton. Edited Jackie Butler, Matt Carroll, Matt Bonner, and Jose Calderon. Version 1.5 (11/13/05) ATTENTION! ALL LAYUP AND DUNK RATINGS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED IN 2K�S ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD. THEY ARE NO LONGER ON A MULTIPLES OF FIVE SCALE. SINCE NEARLY EVERY PLAYER HAS BEEN MODIFIED, I WILL BE LISTING THOSE CHANGES AS XX (FROM YY DEFAULT) RATHER THAN XX (DOWN FROM YY) OR XX (UP FROM XX). IN THE CASE OF PLAYERS WITH MORE THAN THOSE TWO RATINGS EDITED, I WILL CONSIDER THEM EDITED BY 2K SPORTS AND HAVE A SEPARATE EDIT INDICATING THE CHANGES. FOR INSTANCE, JOE JOHNSON, TYSON CHANDLER, AND J.R. SMITH, HAVE NON-LAYUP/DUNK RATING EDITS, THEY HAVE EDITS THAT WERE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A GAME MECHANICS OVERHAUL. THE SYSTEMATIC RATING DEFINITIONS FOR LAYUP/DUNK HAVE CHANGED, ALL OTHER RATINGS ARE THE SAME. RATHER THAN LIST ALL EXISTING PLAYERS IN THIS GUIDE AS �EDITED�, YOU SHOULD JUST GO DOWN THE LIST AND MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CHANGES FOR EACH PLAYER. Added Lindsey Hunter, Carlos Arroyo, Tony Delk, John Salmons, Antonio Burks, Salim Stoudamire, Moochie Norris, Louis Williams, Richard Hamilton, Maurice Evans, Lee Nailon, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess, Michael Bradley, Samuel Dalembert, Dale Davis, and Darko Milicic. Edited Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Baron Davis, Mike Bibby, Chauncey Billups, Andre Miller, Jason Williams, Gary Payton, T.J. Ford, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Nate Robinson, Delonte West, Dan Dickau, Keith McLeod, Jannero Pargo, Smush Parker, Milt Palacio, Monta Ellis, Sasha Vujacic, Royal Ivey, Charlie Ward, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Tracy McGrady, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Manu Ginobili, Andre Iguodala, Jamal Crawford, Trenton Hassell, DerMarr Johnson, Devin Brown, Carlos Delfino, DeShawn Stevenson, Ira Newble, LeBron James, Ron Artest, Shawn Marion, James Posey, Quentin Richardson, Wally Szczerbiak, Darius Miles, Toni Kukoc, Marvin Williams, Tim Thomas, Shandon Anderson, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Bostjan Nachbar, Matt Barnes, Hakim Warrick, Ronald Dupree, Amare Stoudemire, Pau Gasol, Antoine Walker, Kurt Thomas, Charlie Villanueva, Jason Maxiell, David Lee, Shaquille O�Neal, Tyson Chandler, Andrew Bogut, Eddy Curry, Adonal Foyle, Nenad Krstic, Steven Hunter, Michael Doleac, Tony Battie, Kelvin Cato, Michael Olowokandi, Jerome James, Channing Frye, and Vitaly Potapenko. Created Louis Williams, Antonio Burks, Jackie Butler. Edited Salim Stoudamire, Charles Barkley, Yinka Dare, Patrick Ewing, Michael Jordan [80�s Bulls], Michael Jordan [1990-1993 Bulls], Michael Jordan [#45 Bulls], Michael Jordan [1995-1998 Bulls], Michael Jordan [Wizards], Harold Miner, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, John Starks, John Stockton, and Spud Webb. Version 1.4 (11/5/05) Added Chauncey Billups, Earl Boykins, T.J. Ford, Chris Duhon, Marcus Banks, Dan Dickau, Jannero Pargo, Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic, Ben Gordon, Aaron McKie, Lamar Odom, Tayshaun Prince, Darius Miles, Toni Kukoc, Kyle Korver, Luke Walton, Rodney White, Jason Kapono, Dorell Wright, Tyson Chandler, Udonis Haslem, and Steven Hunter. Edited Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Nate Robinson, Delonte West, Jamal Crawford, Penny Hardaway, James Jones, Charlie Villanueva, Jason Maxiell, Ben Wallace. Created Charles Smith, Laron Profit, Alex Acker, and Felipe Lopez. Edited Arvydas Macijauskas. Version 1.3 (10/16/05) Added Jason Williams, Gary Payton, Eric Snow, Jeff McInnis, Damon Jones, Milt Palacio, Jacque Vaughn, Jamison Brewer, Michael Finley, Gordan Giricek, Devin Brown, Zoran Planinic, DeShawn Stevenson, Bobby Simmons, Lamond Murray, James Jones, Scott Padgett, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Justin Reed, Ronald Dupree, Pau Gasol, Antoine Walker, Michael Olowokandi, Kelvin Cato, Tony Battie, and Jason Collier. Edited Jason Kidd, Nate Robinson, Jamal Crawford, Tim Duncan, Kurt Thomas, Charlie Villanueva, and Michael Doleac. Created Eddie Basden, Will Bynum, Salim Stoudamire, Matt Walsh, Troy Bell, and Mario Kasun. Edited Jose Calderon. Version 1.2 (10/10/05) Added Kirk Hinrich, Tyronn Lue, Delonte West, Eddie Gill, Andre Iguodala, Raja Bell, DerMarr Johnson, Carlos Delfino, Ira Newble, Grant Hill, Quentin Richardson, Wally Szczerbiak, Desmond Mason, Tim Thomas, Joey Graham, Shandon Anderson, Bostjan Nachbar, Matt Barnes, Kurt Thomas, Eddie Griffin, Malik Rose, Antonio Davis, Darius Songaila, Kwame Brown, Charlie Villanueva, Maurice Taylor, Alonzo Mourning, Michael Doleac, Vitaly Potapenko, and Ha Seung-Jin. Edited Steve Nash, Stephon Marbury, Josh Howard, Trevor Ariza, Michael Sweetney, and Ben Wallace. Created Matt Carroll, Arvydas Macijauskas, Matt Bonner, Jose Calderon, Pape Sow, Damien Wilkins, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, John Stockton, and Spud Webb. Edited Yinka Dare, and Harold Miner. Version 1.1 (10/4/05) Added Andre Miller, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Raymond Felton, Keith McLeod, Jarrett Jack, Monta Ellis, Luther Head, Royal Ivey, Jamal Crawford, Allan Houston, Greg Buckner, Rashad McCants, Francisco Garcia, Penny Hardaway, Trenton Hassell, Antoine Wright, Julius Hodge, Gerald Green, Martell Webster, Dijon Thompson, C.J. Miles, Richard Jefferson, Danny Granger, Josh Howard, Marvin Williams, Ryan Gomes, Trevor Ariza, Linas Kleiza, Hakim Warrick, Jamal Mashburn, Chris Webber, Michael Sweetney, Sean May, Wayne Simien, Ike Diogu, Marc Jackson, Cliff Robinson, Jason Maxiell, Andris Biedrins, Chris Taft, Andray Blatche, Adonal Foyle, Eddy Curry, Andrew Bogut, Nenad Krstic, Jason Collins, Andrew Bynum, Johan Petro, and Didier Ilunga-Mbenga. Edited Steve Francis. Version 1.0 (9/30/05) Wrote up the layout for the FAQ. Added the roster updates and depth charts. Added Dwyane Wade, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Baron Davis, Stephon Marbury, Gilbert Arenas, Mike Bibby, Steve Francis, Nate Robinson, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Manu Ginobili, LeBron James, Paul Pierce, Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko, Shawn Marion, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Jermaine O�Neal, Amare Stoudemire, Elton Brand, David Lee, Shaquille O�Neal, Ben Wallace, Yao Ming, and Channing Frye. Created Jay Williams, John Markisch, Paul Markisch, Yinka Dare, Patrick Ewing, Michael Jordan [80�s Bulls], Michael Jordan [1990-1993 Bulls], Michael Jordan [#45 Bulls], Michael Jordan [1995-1998 Bulls], Michael Jordan [Wizards] (SF), Harold Miner, and John Starks. *********************************************************************** IV. Progress Review Here are the stats for what I have completed so far. This information will be useful, to see the rate at which I am progressing. Position Complete (On Teams) Point Guard 85/99 (82/82) Shooting Guard 68/94 (68/68) Small Forward 77/99 (72/79) Power Forward 68/102 (67/83) Center 56/89 (54/67) Total 348/484 (334/382) Not in game 23/35 Legends 1/84 Team Complete 76�ers 13/13 Blazers 14/14 Bobcats 13/13 (2/2 Not in game) Bucks 13/13 (2/2 Not in game) Bulls 12/12 (1/3 Not in game) Cavaliers 13/13 (2/2 Not in game) Celtics 9/12 (1/2 Not in game) Clippers 14/14 (0/1 Not in game) Grizzlies 11/13 (0/2 Not in game) Hawks 11/11 (1/2 Not in game) Heat 14/14 (0/1 Not in game) Hornets 7/13 (1/2 Not in game) Jazz 11/13 (2/2 Not in game) Kings 9/13 (0/1 Not in game) Knicks 13/13 (1/1 Not in game) Lakers 12/12 (3/3 Not in game) Magic 14/14 (1/1 Not in game) Mavericks 13/13 (1/2 Not in game) Nets 13/13 Nuggets 11/15 Pacers 13/14 Pistons 13/13 (1/2 Not in game) Raptors 9/11 (3/4 Not in game) Rockets 13/14 (1/1 Not in game) Sonics 10/12 (1/2 Not in game) Spurs 13/13 (0/1 Not in game) Suns 11/12 T�Wolves 13/13 (0/1 Not in game) Warriors 11/13 (1/1 Not in game) Wizards 8/12 (0/3 Not in game) FreeAgent 9/37 Minors 0/9 Internat 1/27 Retired 4/11 Teams 17/30 Completed Teams � 76�ers, Blazers, Bobcats, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Clippers, Hawks, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Pistons, Spurs, T�Wolves Best players not yet rated PG � Raul Lopez, Travis Best, Kenny Anderson SG � Latrell Sprewell, Kerry Kittles, Jon Barry SF � Glenn Robinson, Jarvis Hayes, Brian Cardinal PF � Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Raef LaFrentz, Al Jefferson C � Lorenzen Wright, Chris Wilcox, Elden Campbell *********************************************************************** V. How do the ratings work? First, what are the rating categories? Rate (Overall Rating) Close (Shot Close) Med (Shot Medium) 3pt (Shot 3pt) FT (Free Throw) Layup (Layup) Dunk (Dunk) DnkRng (Dunk Range) � hidden rating DnkSt (Dunk Standing) � hidden rating Handle (Ball Handling) Pass (Pass) OffCl (Offense Clutch) � hidden rating Sh/Ps (Shoot or Pass) � hidden rating PostOff (Low Post Offense) PostDef (Low Post Defense) Def (Defense) � hidden rating Block (Block) Steal (Steal) DefCl (Defense Clutch) � hidden rating RebOff (Offensive Rebounding) RebDef (Defensive Rebounding) Speed (Speed) Stam (Stamina) Dur (Durability) DefAwr (Defensive Awareness) OffAwr (Offensive Awareness) Close Tendency (Shot Close Tendency) Med Tendency (Shot Med Tendency) 3pt Tendency (Shot 3PT Tendency) Drive Tendency (Drive Tendency) Dunk Tendency (Dunk Tendency) Now, what do the ratings do? Overall Rating � The numerical average of the player�s total collection of abilities. Not all ratings are equal. Some affect overall more than others, and some don�t affect it at all. Some ratings are also more important to certain player positions than others, and thus have more of an impact on overall. Close Shot � Two-point shooting accuracy (inside the paint). Medium Shot � Two-point shooting accuracy (outside the paint). 3pt Shot � Three-point shooting accuracy. Free Throw � Free Throw shooting accuracy. Layup � Layup accuracy, frequency, and creativity. Dunk � Dunk accuracy, frequency, and creativity. Dunk Range � The distance from which a player can dunk. Dunk Standing � Tall players can dunk when underneath the basket regardless of a low dunk rating. Ball Handling � Determines how effective a player will be at using Isomotion crossovers. A higher rating also makes it harder to steal the ball from the player. Pass � Determines the accuracy and speed of passes made by the player. A higher rating also makes it harder to steal passes from the player. Offense Clutch � Determines how much better a player will perform offensively in clutch situations (The 4th Quarter and OT). Shoot or Pass � This rating determines how frequently a player will look to shoot when they have the ball. A high rating means they will look for their shot, while a low rating means they will usually pass off. Post Offense � Effectiveness of offensive post moves. Post Defense � Effectiveness of defending a player in the post. Defense � Block � Ability to block the opponent�s shot. Steal � Ability to steal the ball from the opponent, or pick off a pass. Defense Clutch � Determines how much better a player will perform defensively in clutch situations (The 4th Quarter and OT). RebOff � Ability to grab offensive rebounds. RebDef � Ability to grab defensive rebounds. Speed � How fast the player runs down the court. Stamina � The rate of which players grow tired. Durability � Resistance to injury. Players with low Durability will suffer injuries more frequently, and the injuries will me more serious. Defensive Awareness � Determines how effective a player will execute in defensive plays. Offensive Awareness � Determines how effective a player will execute in offensive plays. Shot Close Tendency � How often the CPU will attempt close shots with a player. Shot Med Tendency � How often the CPU will attempt med shots with a player. Shot 3PT Tendency � How often the CPU will attempt 3pt shots with a player. Drive Tendency � How often the CPU will attempt to drive with a player. Dunk Tendency - How often the CPU will attempt dunks with a player. *********************************************************************** VI. The ratings Ratings will be done in descending order, from highest overall, to lowest overall. This should work best, because the top players are the ones most of you will want to edit first. Doing it by team is bad, because players change teams a lot, especially in the offseason. If you want to find the ratings for specific players, Ctrl + F is your best friend. Seriously. If you ever complain about not being able to find something in an FAQ, it means you are computer illiterate, because Ctrl + F is very easy. Press the Ctrl key. Hold it. Then press F. Then enter the name of something you are searching for. Make sure you can spell it correctly. *********************************************************************** A. Point Guards Rating � Player (Version last updated) 93 � Steve Nash (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 93 � Jason Kidd (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 92 � Gilbert Arenas (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 92 � Chauncey Billups (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 90 � Baron Davis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 89 � Stephon Marbury (2.2) 88 � Tony Parker (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 88 � Mike Bibby (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 88 � Chris Paul (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 86 � Steve Francis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 86 � Andre Miller (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 85 � Jason Terry (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Sam Cassell (2.2) 84 � Kirk Hinrich (2.2) 83 � Mike James (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 83 � Jason Williams (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Luke Ridnour (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Jamaal Tinsley (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Jameer Nelson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Rafer Alston (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Brevin Knight (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � T.J. Ford (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Damon Stoudamire (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Bobby Jackson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Earl Boykins (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Earl Watson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Speedy Claxton (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Chris Duhon (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Sarunas Jasikevicius (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Gary Payton (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Derek Fisher (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Raymond Felton (2.2) 78 � Delonte West (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 78 � Anthony Johnson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Marcus Banks (2.2) 77 � Marko Jaric (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Bob Sura (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Deron Williams (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Maurice Williams (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Nick Van Exel (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Lindsey Hunter (1.5) 76 � Eric Snow (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Devin Harris (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Jose Calderon (2.2) (ADDED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Smush Parker (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Steve Blake (2.2) 75 � Jeff McInnis (2.2) 75 � Leandro Barbosa (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Carlos Arroyo (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Darrell Armstrong (2.2) 75 � Dan Dickau (2.2) 74 � Sebastian Telfair (2.2) 74 � Luther Head (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Rick Brunson (2.2) 74 � John Salmons (2.2) 74 � Jason Hart (2.2) 74 � Tyronn Lue (2.2) 74 � Nate Robinson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Damon Jones (2.3) 73 � Keyon Dooling (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Troy Hudson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Keith McLeod (2.2) 73 � Beno Udrih (2.2) 73 � Howard Eisley (2.3) 72 � Shaun Livingston (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Milt Palacio (2.2) 72 � Jacque Vaughn (2.2) 72 � Jannero Pargo (2.2) 72 � Anthony Carter (2.2) 71 � Chucky Atkins (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 71 � Jarrett Jack (2.2) 71 � Daniel Ewing (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 71 � Travis Diener (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 71 � Tony Delk (1.5) 71 � Alvin Williams (2.2) 70 � Sasha Vujacic (2.2) 70 - Moochie Norris (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 69 � Salim Stoudamire (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 69 � Antonio Burks (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 69 � Kevin Ollie (2.2) 69 � Eddie Gill (2.2) 68 � Darrick Martin (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Royal Ivey (2.2) 67 � Monta Ellis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Louis Williams (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Mateen Cleaves (2.2) (FREE AGENT) 60 � Reece Gaines (2.2) 59 � Jamison Brewer (2.2) (EUROPE) 72 � Charlie Ward (1.5) (RETIRED) Steve Nash (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 93 (down from 94) (from 93 default) Close 99 Med 86 3pt 87 FT 93 (from 89 default) Layup 94 (from 95 default) Dunk 50 Handle 95 Pass 99 PostOff 60 PostDef 50 Block 53 (up from 51) Steal 68 RebOff 55 RebDef 59 (up from 57) Speed 90 Stam 90 (down from 95) Dur 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default) DefAwr 75 (down from 80) OffAwr 99 (from 95 default) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 80 (up from 70) 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 40) Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 0 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_nash/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steve_nash.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Nash http://www.stevenash.net/ http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Nash/Nash_bio.html http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO1D.HTM Notes: There are only a few African born players in the NBA. Steve Nash is one of them, as he was born in South Africa. Everybody�s favorite non-wrestler/hockey player (like there�s a difference) Canadian was named MVP of the league last season (though it really should have gone to Tim Duncan or Shaq). To break away for a moment, just imagine how dominant Phoenix would be if they had Duncan or Shaq playing next to Marion and Amare. They�d be the most devastating frontcourts of all-time (even better than the hall of fame trio of Bird/McHale/Parish), and I�d certainly take a frontcourt like that over Nash with Marion and Amare playing out of position. Not only is Nash the lowest scoring player to ever win MVP, there are plenty of better PGs who were never MVP, notably Isiah Thomas, Walt Frazier, John Stockton, Gary Payton, and Jason Kidd (it�s worth noting that all these guys are also excellent defenders, something Nash is not). When all is said and done, Amare Stoudemire can count Nash�s MVP as one of his own (yes, I�m saying Amare will win an MVP somewhere along the line), and I guess we should count Karl Malone�s two MVPs as two Stockton MVPs to put things in perspective. Not to take anything away from Nash�s MVP, but that�s just how things are. Its funny thinking back that Nash was a third string PG behind Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson in his first stint with the Suns. When he arrived in Dallas, he broke out at the same time as Nowitzki, transforming Dallas from pitiful to great. Last year I lauded the Suns for signing Nash rather than throwing everything they had at Kobe, but even I had no idea just how successful this move was going to be. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 159 Most Valuable Player: 1 (04-05) All-Star selections: 4 (01-02, 02-03, 04-05, 05-06, 1 start) All-NBA First Team: 1 (04-05) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03) Assists King: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (66 games, 16.2 ppg) Former Teams: Suns (141), Mavericks (408) Current Team: Suns (75) Jason Kidd (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 93 (up from 92) (from 93 default) Close 92 (down from 97) Med 77 (up from 73) (from 75 default) 3pt 81 FT 78 (up from 77) (from 74 default) Layup 95 (down from 99) (from 95 default) Dunk 56 (from 50 default) Handle 90 Pass 97 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 58 (up from 52) Steal 89 RebOff 57 RebDef 84 Speed 90 Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_kidd/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_kidd.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kidd http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN1D.HTM Notes: Nicknamed �Ason Kidd� (because he has no J). The only other players in NBA history to put up assist and rebound numbers like Kidd are Magic Johnson, and Oscar Robertson. That�s the main reason why people are making a big deal about this LeBron character. Jason Kidd was actually the original LeBron James, he was packing the house in high school the same way, but that was before ESPN covered such events. Kidd had NBA level court vision as far back as the 8th grade. If Kidd retired today, he�d make the Hall of Fame. Not bad for �a PG that can�t shoot�. Kidd has been named to the All-NBA First team five times. The only PGs who�ve been named to more are Magic Johnson, Bob Cousy. It�s a true shame that Kenyon Martin forced the Nets to dump him (due to his outrageous contract demands), but they�ve done a great job retooling the team. They are a quality big man away from being title contenders again, but Kidd has a habit of making average teammates appear great *coughs in Kenyon Martin�s general direction* so the Nets should be fine. Nenad Krstic was only 21 years old but did very well for the Nets last year, and Kidd should be able to build on the success Marc Jackson had in Philly last year. In all, Kidd is the cog that makes New Jersey run, and the only place he�ll be going is Brooklyn when the Nets move there. Years Pro: 12 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 196 All-Star selections: 7 (95-96, 97-98, 2000-2004, 4 starts) All-NBA First Team: 5 (1999-2002, 03-04) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (02-03) All-Defensive First Team: 3 (98-99, 00-01, 01-02) All-Defensive Second Team: 4 (99-00, 2003-2005) Rookie of the Year: 1 (94-95) Assist King: 5 (1999-2001, 02-03, 03-04) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 5x (77 games, 16.6 ppg) Former Teams: Mavericks (160), Suns (331) Current Team: Nets (229) Gilbert Arenas (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 92 (down from 94) (from 90 default) Close 99 Med 88 3pt 81 (from 82 default) FT 81 Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 74 (down from 78) (from 75 default) Handle 95 Pass 80 (from 70 default) PostOff 75 PostDef 65 Block 54 Steal 88 (from 84 default) RebOff 56 RebDef 61 (down from 64) Speed 95 Stam 99 Dur 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default) DefAwr 80 (down from 85) OffAwr 95 (from 90 default) Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 80 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 50) ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gilbert_arenas/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gilbert_arenas.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/gilbertarenas.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Arenas http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS1D.HTM Notes: Averaged a surprisingly high amount of points (25.5 ppg) despite playing next to two other 20-ppg scorers (Jamison and Hughes). Still needs to improve his passing, but at least the turnovers are way down. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 71 All-Star Selections: 2 (04-05, 05-06) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (04-05) Most Improved Player: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 23.6 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (129) Current Team: Wizards (135) Chauncey Billups (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 92 (down from 93) (from 85 default) Close 94 (down from 99) (from 97 default) Med 83 (from 79 default) 3pt 88 FT 91 (down from 92) (from 90 default) Layup 93 (from 90 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 90 Pass 92 (from 79 default) PostOff 80 (from 75 default) PostDef 75 (from 65 default) Block 52 Steal 67 RebOff 54 RebDef 58 Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 95 DefAwr 85 (from 90 default) OffAwr 90 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 75 (up from 65) Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chauncey_billups/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chauncey_billups.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauncey_Billups http://65.61.22.167/cbillups/ http://www.82games.com/02DET1A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03DET2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04DET4D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET2D.HTM Notes: Pretty well traveled� six teams in his first six years. Hit it big in Minnesota when Terrell Brandon went down, similar to how Troy Hudson hit it big when Billups left. Larry Brown made him a very different player. He brought Billups (a shoot first guard) under control, which was a main reason why the Pistons won the championship. Who was the last player that won NBA Finals MVP before making an all- star team? Detroit�s Joe Dumars. Billups had a career high .442 FG% and .426 3PT% last year in what was his best season. With Flip Saunders replacing Larry Brown, Billups and the Pistons have improved their offensive scheme, and still retain their defensive edge that has made them great. They are currently the best team in the league. Billups is averaging career highs in points and assists, has kept his shooting percentages up, and is most likely going to make his first all-star team. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 9 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 75 NBA Finals MVP: 1 (03-04) All-Star selections: 1 (05-06) All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (1 ring, 68 games, 17.1 ppg) Former Teams: Celtics (51), Raptors (29), Nuggets (58), Magic (0), T�Wolves (159) Current Team: Pistons (232) Baron Davis (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 90 (from 93 default) Close 97 (down from 99) Med 81 (from 83 default) 3pt 77 (from 79 default) FT 68 (from 76 default) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 76 (from 80 default) Handle 95 Pass 94 (up from 92) PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 56 Steal 90 RebOff 53 RebDef 64 Speed 90 Stam 95 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (from 90 default) OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 95 (from 99 default) Drive Tendency 90 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/baron_davis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/baron_davis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Davis http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW1D.HTM Notes: B-Diddy got traded to Golden State, and the team had an amazing turnaround. They ended up becoming better than many of the teams that made the playoffs, and as long as they stay healthy, they will undoubtedly get there next year (so long, Memphis). Davis is also usually among the worst FT shooting guards in the league, but last year he shot 76% from the line. If he truly has gained a stroke, it will make him that much more dangerous considering how physical he is compared to other PGs. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 76 All-Star selections: 2 (01-02, 03-04) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (28 games, 18.1 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (381) Current Team: Warriors (28) Stephon Marbury Overall 89 (down from 90) Close 99 Med 88 (up from 84) 3pt 77 (down from 80) FT 79 (down from 83) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 62 (down from 66) (from 60 default) Handle 95 Pass 90 PostOff 75 PostDef 65 Block 51 Steal 75 (down from 80) RebOff 54 RebDef 56 (up from 53) Speed 90 Stam 99 Dur 95 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 90 (down from 95) Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 30 (down from 50) Drive Tendency 90 (up from 85) Dunk Tendency 5 (down from 15) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephon_marbury/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stephon_marbury.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephon_Marbury http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK2D.HTM Notes: The older cousin of Sebastian Telfair. Marbury was somewhat unfairly criticized when Jason Kidd took the Nets to the Finals. Marbury never got to play with Van Horn, Kittles, and Martin healthy, and he never had Jefferson, Collins, or MacCulloch on his team either. Of course, the fact that it took the addition of Amare to get the Suns back to the playoffs should also say something� Isiah Thomas is currently trying to build the Knicks around Marbury. The problem is, it�s hard to build around someone who doesn�t generally make his teammates better. Isiah seemingly trades away anybody who shows any semblance of chemistry with Marbury (Keith Van Horn, Michael Doleac, Kurt Thomas), so one has to wonder if he actually has some sort of grand vision when he brings in another guard that likes to shoot a lot (Jamal Crawford), and there is speculation that Marbury will start at SG this season, if the Knicks can acquire a PG. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 10 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 106 All-Star selections: 2 (00-01, 02-03) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (18 games, 19.4 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (167), Nets (172), Suns (197) Current Team: Knicks (129) Tony Parker (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 88 (up from 86) (from 83 default) Close 97 (down from 99) (from 94 default) Med 83 (from 79 default) 3pt 73 FT 69 (up from 67) (from 65 default) Layup 97 (from 90 default) Dunk 56 (up from 50) Handle 95 (from 90 default) Pass 85 (up from 84) PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 55 Block 51 Steal 78 RebOff 54 RebDef 65 Speed 95 Stam 95 Dur 95 DefAwr 85 (up from 80) OffAwr 90 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 95 (from 85 default) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_parker/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_parker.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tonyparker.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Parker http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS1D.HTM Notes: French. That gives him some points in my book, but he needs more assists. Good scoring PG, average distributor. Still, most PGs struggle in their first year or two in the league, and Parker thus far has not struggled as much in comparison (Gary Payton for example, did not score in double figures until his third season). Got upset that the Spurs wanted Kidd, which would have meant a bench role for Parker. The French do like �whine�, but given Kidd�s health problems and large contract, it looks like staying with Parker at the helm was the right move, and he could be in San Antonio for a very long time. And yes, he is related to the founder of �Parker Brothers� (George S. Parker). Years Pro: 5 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 66 All-Star selections: 1 (05-06) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 2x (2 rings, 67 games, 16.2 ppg) Current Team: Spurs (314) Mike Bibby (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 88 (from 89 default) Close 97 Med 83 3pt 84 (from 81 default) FT 85 (up from 78) Layup 93 (from 95 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 90 Pass 82 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 57 Steal 79 (from 82 default) RebOff 56 RebDef 60 Speed 90 Stam 95 Dur 90 (up from 80) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 90 ClutchOff 99 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_bibby/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_bibby.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Bibby http://www.mikebibby.com/ http://www.82games.com/04SAC1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC1D.HTM Notes: Bibby put himself on the map by torching the Lakers in the playoffs. He�s one of many PGs to abuse the Lakers via the pick and roll. Don�t be fooled by Bibby�s low assist total. He shares the court with Webber, Divac, Miller, and Christie (who all rank very high in assists at their positions), and he has a Sixth Man of the Year (Bobby Jackson) backing him up. When he was with the Grizzlies, Bibby was averaging 8+ assists per game. Then he was traded for Jason Williams. What did J-Will do with the Kings? He only averaged 5 apg. What is J-Will doing now that he�s not with the Kings, who diminished his assist total? He�s averaging 8+, just like Bibby was. Years Pro: 8 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 85 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (28 games, 18.1 ppg) Former Teams: Grizzlies (214) Current Team: Kings (297) Chris Paul (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 88 (up from 86) (from 77 default) Close 89 (from 79 default) Med 79 (up from 78) (from 76 default) 3pt 72 (from 78 default) FT 83 (up from 81) (from 84 default) Layup 96 (from 85 default) Dunk 59 (up from 54) (from 50 default) Handle 95 (from 90 default) Pass 90 (up from 87) (from 75 default) PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 51 (up from 50) Steal 93 (up from 89) (from 75 default) RebOff 56 (down from 59) (from 52 default) RebDef 80 (up from 76) (from 55 default) Speed 90 Stam 95 (up from 90) Dur 85 DefAwr 85 (from 75 default) OffAwr 85 (from 80 default) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_paul/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_paul.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chrispaul.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=14 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Paul http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK2D.HTM Notes: Considered the best pure PG in the draft, but his size is a concern. He�s the shoo-in for Rookie of the Year so far, as he�s putting up great numbers and leading the hapless Hornets to a lot more wins than they had last year. His rookie season looks eerily similar to the one Jason Kidd had ten years ago. Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hornets Steve Francis (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 86 (from 89 default) Close 94 Med 81 (up from 79) 3pt 71 (from 75 default) FT 80 (down from 82) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 89 (from 90 default) Handle 95 Pass 83 (up from 81) (from 85 default) PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 56 Steal 80 RebOff 60 RebDef 66 (down from 69) Speed 90 Stam 99 Dur 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default) DefAwr 80 (from 85 default) OffAwr 90 (from 95 default) Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_francis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steve_francis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Francis http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL4D.HTM Notes: As expected, the tandem of Francis/Yao only lasted one year. Francis was having some early success in Orlando, but a lot of that was due to the return of Grant Hill. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 95 All-Star selections: 3 (2002-2004, 3 starts) Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 19.2 ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (374), Magic (124) Current Team: Knicks Andre Miller (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 86 (up from 84) Close 92 Med 76 3pt 58 (from 60 default) FT 81 (down from 84) Layup 88 (up from 82) (from 80 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 90 (up from 85) Pass 95 (up from 90) PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 54 (up from 51) Steal 84 RebOff 58 RebDef 60 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 90 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andre_miller/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andre_miller.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Miller http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN3D.HTM Notes: It�s easy to forget that Andre led the league in assists in 01- 02, with a whopping 10.9 apg. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 87 Assists King: 1 (01-02) Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (10 games, 15.8 ppg) Former Teams: Cavaliers (245), Clippers (80) Current Team: Nuggets (164) Jason Terry (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 85 (from 84 default) Close 89 Med 83 (from 76 default) 3pt 87 FT 84 (up from 74) (from 84 default) Layup 88 (from 85 default) Dunk 60 Handle 90 Pass 84 PostOff 60 PostDef 55 Block 54 Steal 86 RebOff 54 RebDef 54 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 60 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_terry/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_terry.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Terry http://www.82games.com/04DAL4D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL3D.HTM Notes: The Warriors traded Terry on draft night for Mookie Blaylock. Its moves like this that made the Warriors suck for a decade. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 77 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 17.1 ppg) Former Teams: Hawks (403) Current Team: Mavericks (80) Sam Cassell Overall 84 Close 94 Med 81 3pt 78 (up from 71) FT 86 Layup 86 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 90 Pass 90 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 56 Steal 62 RebOff 54 RebDef 62 Speed 85 (down from 90) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (down from 80) OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 30 (down from 50) Med Tendency 70 (up from 65) 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 75 (down from 80) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sam_cassell/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sam_cassell.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cassell Notes: Cassell put himself on the map by burying the Knicks in Game 3 of the 94 NBA Finals during his rookie year. Won two championships in his first two years. Took New Jersey to the playoffs more times than Stephon Marbury (1-0). Had a career year in 03-04, making his first all-star appearance, and the All-NBA Second team, but it looks like it can only go downhill from here. Cassell�s nagging injuries eventually cost Minnesota in the Conference Finals, and with Troy Hudson injured, the T-Wolves had to depend on Darrick Martin. With a healthy Cassell and Hudson, the T�Wolves are favorites to win the championship, and had Cassell not gone down, they quite possibly could have been the champs last season. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 12 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: 109 All-Star selections: 1 (03-04) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (2 rings, 103 games, 13.1 ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (209), Suns (22), Mavericks (16), Nets (102), Bucks (313), T�Wolves (140) Current Team: Clippers Kirk Hinrich Overall 84 (down from 85) Close 89 Med 79 3pt 81 FT 84 (up from 79) Layup 91 (down from 94) (from 90 default) Dunk 56 (from 55 default) Handle 90 Pass 83 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 54 Steal 78 (down from 84) RebOff 53 RebDef 62 (down from 67) Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 75 (down from 80) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kirk_hinrich/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kirk_hinrich.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kirkhinrich.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Hinrich http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI3D.HTM Notes: After playing last season next to combo guard Jamal Crawford, Hinrich is again paired with a combo guard. Why the emphasis on combo guard? Hinrich is also a combo guard. It should create some interesting scenarios, as Hinrich and Gordon get older, since both are too small to play SG full-time. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 54 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 21.2 ppg) Current Team: Bulls (153) Mike James (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 83 (up from 80) (from 76 default) Close 92 (down from 94) (from 87 default) Med 83 (from 78 default) 3pt 89 (from 84 default) FT 82 (from 76 default) Layup 90 (from 80 default) Dunk 56 (from 50 default) Handle 85 Pass 79 (from 74 default) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 52 Steal 76 RebOff 53 RebDef 65 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 85 (up from 80) DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 85 (from 80 default) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_james/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_james.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_James http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR1D.HTM Notes: Has played for six teams in five years, but has played well on each one. Good for 10-12 ppg off the bench as a shooter. One of the most underrated players in the league, as evidenced by the Rockets trading James and his expiring contract for the more �talented� Rafer Alston and his five year contract. Of course, James will probably command a similar contract to Alston�s in free agency, but James has been valuable everywhere he�s been, while Alston has not. Years Pro: 5 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 40 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (1 ring, 29 games, 4.8 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (93), Celtics (55), Pistons (26), Bucks (47), Rockets (27) Current Team: Raptors Jason Williams (EDITED RROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 83 (down from 84) (from 82 default) Close 87 Med 76 (from 70 default) 3pt 82 (down from 85) (from 77 default) FT 84 (down from 90) (from 79 default) Layup 94 (down from 99) (from 85 default) Dunk 56 (from 55 default) Handle 95 Pass 90 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 51 Steal 74 (down from 81) RebOff 52 RebDef 51 Speed 90 Stam 90 (down from 95) Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_williams/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_williams.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Williams_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA2D.HTM Notes: J-Will, not to be confused with Jay-Will. Has much improved since his Sacramento showboating days. He still showboats, but no longer commits turnovers. In 02-03, he was second in A/T ratio, second in assists per minute behind John Stockton, and second in assists per game behind Jason Kidd. The only thing stopping him from being tops in the league is his low minute totals, due to Memphis� depth. Now J-Will is in Miami sharing PG duties with Gary Payton. Will he ever get a chance to lead the league in assists? Years Pro: 8 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 66 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (26 games, 10.9 ppg) Former Teams: Kings (208), Grizzlies (284) Current Team: Heat Luke Ridnour (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 Close 79 (down from 84) Med 76 (down from 79) 3pt 79 (down from 83) FT 87 (down from 88) Layup 88 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 90 Pass 87 PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 56 Steal 84 (from 79 default) RebOff 55 RebDef 53 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 90 (from 95 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luke_ridnour/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luke_ridnour.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lukeridnour.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Ridnour http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA1D.HTM Notes: The new starting PG in Seattle. How many have there been since Gary Payton was traded? Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 35 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 9.7 ppg) Current Team: Sonics (151) Jamaal Tinsley (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 (down from 83) (from 85 default) Close 84 (down from 87) Med 75 3pt 76 (up from 75) (from 82 default) FT 74 Layup 88 (from 85 default) Dunk 56 (from 50 default) Handle 90 Pass 82 (from 89 default) PostOff 60 PostDef 55 Block 57 Steal 84 (from 93 default) RebOff 55 RebDef 69 Speed 85 Stam 90 (down from 96) Dur 65 (from 75 default) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 85 (down from 90) (from 85 default) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 55 (from 65 default) 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamaal_tinsley/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamaal_tinsley.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaal_Tinsley http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND1D.HTM Notes: Passes the ball very well, and gets lots of steals, but has no jumper. Of course, neither did Jason Kidd in his first few years, so that�s somewhat promising, and Tinsley did show improvement in his shooting this year. Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 55 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (36 games, 7.7 ppg) Current Team: Pacers (245) Jameer Nelson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 (up from 81) (from 79 default) Close 87 Med 78 3pt 87 (from 76 default) FT 76 (from 68 default) Layup 93 (from 90 default) Dunk 54 (from 50 default) Handle 90 Pass 80 (up from 75) PostOff 60 PostDef 55 Block 51 Steal 82 (from 88 default) RebOff 58 RebDef 62 Speed 90 Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (from 75 default) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 65 (from 55 default) 3pt Tendency 55 (from 45 default) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jameer_nelson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jameer_nelson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameer_Nelson http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL2D.HTM Notes: The 2004 College Player of the Year. Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 29 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Magic (79) Rafer Alston (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 Close 82 Med 76 (up from 75) 3pt 80 (from 81 default) FT 73 (from 74 default) Layup 89 (from 85 default) Dunk 54 (from 50 default) Handle 95 Pass 84 (down from 87) PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 50 Block 57 (up from 51) Steal 84 RebOff 53 RebDef 62 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 75 (from 80 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 75 (up from 70) Drive Tendency 80 (down from 85) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rafer_alston/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rafer_alston.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafer_Alston http://www.82games.com/04TOR1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU2D.HTM Notes: Former street ball legend Skip to My Lou. Unlike most street ballers, he�s in the NBA because he can shoot and play a lick of defense. Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 43 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (22 games, 4.1 ppg) Former Teams: Bucks (114), Raptors (47), Heat (82), Raptors (80) Current Team: Rockets Brevin Knight (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (up from 80) Close 65 (up from 62) Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 60 FT 79 (down from 85) Layup 86 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 97 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 51 Steal 96 RebOff 52 RebDef 58 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brevin_knight/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brevin_knight.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brevin_Knight http://www.82games.com/04CHA1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA1D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 61 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 4.3 ppg) Former Teams: Cavaliers (190), Hawks (47), Grizzlies (106), Suns (3), Wizards (32), Bucks (21) Current Team: Bobcats (66) T.J. Ford (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 Close 77 (down from 79) Med 73 (from 71 default) 3pt 76 (up from 68) FT 76 (down from 82) Layup 92 (down from 96) (from 80 default) Dunk 67 (up from 57) (from 55 default) Handle 90 Pass 90 (down from 92) PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 52 (up from 51) Steal 78 (down from 83) RebOff 55 (up from 51) RebDef 71 (up from 66) Speed 95 (up from 90) Stam 90 (up from 85) Dur 75 (from 60 default) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 25 (up from 20) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tj_ford/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tj_ford.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/terranceford.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.J._Ford http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL1D.HTM Notes: Ford has beaten the odds and returned from a potentially career ending spinal injury. Much like when he was a rookie, his effect on the Bucks has them playing above .500. Years Pro: 3 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 32 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bucks (55) Damon Stoudamire (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD Overall 81 Close 84 Med 78 3pt 82 FT 89 (down from 91) Layup 90 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 90 Pass 79 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 50 Steal 71 RebOff 55 RebDef 60 (down from 65) Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 70 (from 80 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 85 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damon_stoudamire/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damon_stoudamire.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Stoudamire http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM4D.HTM Notes: Got caught smoking doobies with his uncle. If you�re a rich NBA player, why do you risk it all by continually getting caught with illegal substances? Why would you want to submit yourself to the media scrutiny? Didn�t those poor lost souls pay attention in school? Don�t do the deed of smoking weed. Marijuana? I don�t wanna! Don�t smoke the reefer, be a security briefer! Bleh. The public service announcement ends, mercifully. Recently went for 54 points, Tony Delk style. The game looked a lot similar to an online game of ESPN NBA 2K5. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 11 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 91 Rookie of Year: 1 (95-96) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (46 games, ppg) Former Teams: Raptors (200), Blazers (529) Current Team: Grizzlies Bobby Jackson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 Close 92 (down from 94) (from 97 default) Med 79 (from 81 default) 3pt 79 FT 79 (down from 80) Layup 94 (from 90 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 90 Pass 69 (up from 64) PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 52 (down from 54) Steal 69 (up from 63) RebOff 60 RebDef 71 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 70 (down from 75) DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 85 (down from 90) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 85 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bobby_jackson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bobby_jackson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Jackson http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM4D.HTM Notes: The best bench player in basketball. Has ranked highly in the sixth man voting for the last couple years, finally winning the award in 02-03. He was probably the Kings first half MVP that year, averaging 20.2 ppg in 26 games as a starter. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 9 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 53 Sixth Man of Year: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (48 games, 9.3 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (68), T�Wolves (123), Kings (294) Current Team: Grizzlies Earl Boykins (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (from 80 default) Close 79 (up from 65) Med 81 (from 75 default) 3pt 79 (down from 82) (from 79 default) FT 87 (down from 92) Layup 93 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 95 Pass 81 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 53 Steal 78 RebOff 53 RebDef 50 Speed 99 Stam 95 Dur 95 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 10 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/earl_boykins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/earl_boykins.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_boykins http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN1D.HTM Notes: Played for six teams in his first six years. The shortest player in the NBA since Mugsey Bogues, Boykins always considers himself the best player on the court, and he probably is. If you are able to score on guys a foot or more taller than you are on a consistent basis, you�re damn good. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 39 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (10 games, 13.8 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (5), Cavaliers (17), Magic (1), Cavaliers (25), Clippers (78), Warriors (68) Current Team: Nuggets (164) Earl Watson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (up from 79) Close 75 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 85 (from 77 default) FT 66 Layup 89 (from 85 default) Dunk 60 (up from 50) Handle 85 Pass 90 PostOff 50 PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 58 Steal 84 (down from 86) RebOff 54 RebDef 56 Speed 90 (up from 85) Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/earl_watson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/earl_watson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Watson http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN2D.HTM Notes: All-time leader in steals at UCLA, and that skill has translated to the pro-level for Watson. Doesn�t do much else though. Years Pro: 5 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 35 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 4.8 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (64), Grizzlies (240), Nuggets (46) Current Team: Sonics Speedy Claxton (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (up from 79) (from 81 default) Close 87 Med 75 3pt 62 FT 78 (up from 74) Layup 89 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 90 Pass 90 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 53 Steal 93 RebOff 53 RebDef 59 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 70 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/speedy_claxton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/speedy_claxton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedy_Claxton http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK1D.HTM Notes: Real name is Craig. Played with Lamar Odom, Omar Cook, and Erick Barkley at Christ the King HS. Was instrumental in tiring out Jason Kidd during the 02-03 NBA Finals, and got a ring for his efforts. Undersized for the NBA, and his durability reflects it. In his first five seasons since being drafted, he played in 219 games, and missed 191 games. Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 46 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (1 ring, 29 games, 4.7 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (67), Spurs (30), Warriors (106) Current Team: Hornets (16) Chris Duhon (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (up from 79) Close 70 (down from 75) Med 73 3pt 81 (up from 80) FT 78 (up from 73) Layup 85 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 80 Pass 85 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 51 Steal 80 RebOff 52 RebDef 62 Speed 85 Stam 90 (from 99 default) Dur 80 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 10 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_duhon/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_duhon.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chris_duhon.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Duhon http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI1D.HTM Notes: Originally was a long shot to make the Bulls, but had a great training camp last year (out of desperation to avoid playing in Europe like the team wanted) and ended up being the starting PG for the team, and got what got a sizeable contract in restricted free agency over the summer. Hard work pays off once again. Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 29 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 6.2 ppg) Current Team: Bulls (82) Sarunas Jasikevicius (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (from 79 default) Close 82 (down from 89) Med 81 3pt 85 (from 82 default) FT 88 (down from 89) (from 81 default) Layup 89 (from 80 default) Dunk 57 (from 50 default) Handle 85 Pass 80 (up from 77) PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 52 (up from 50) Steal 79 (from 75 default) RebOff 52 (down from 55) RebDef 58 (up from 55) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 (down from 85) Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sarunas_jasikevicius/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sarunas_jasikevicius.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarunas_Jasikevicius http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND3D.HTM Notes: The best PG outside of the NBA is now coming to the NBA. Sarunas is a fiery leader and not afraid to take any shot or make any pass. He is the European version of Steve Nash. Jasikevicius is most famous for being a USA killer, he has led Lithuania to a victory over the US team in the Olympics, and their games have been very close over the last few years. Years Pro: 1 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Pacers Gary Payton (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 78) (from 81 default) Close 87 (from 94 default) Med 77 (up from 75) (from 81 default) 3pt 76 (from 78 default) FT 78 (from 76 default) Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 82 (down from 86) PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 53 Steal 72 (down from 76) RebOff 54 RebDef 57 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 80 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 45 (up from 25) Med Tendency 45 (up from 40) 3pt Tendency 30 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gary_payton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gary_payton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Payton http://www.82games.com/02SEA1A.HTM http://www.82games.com/02MIL1A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03LAL1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04BOS2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA1D.HTM Notes: One of the best defensive guards of all-time. Tied with Michael Jordan for the most All-Defensive First team selections in NBA history, and like Jordan is also one of the few guards in NBA history to be named Defensive Player of the Year. Years Pro: 16 Age: 37 HoF Monitor: 169 All-Star selections: 9 (1994-1998, 2000-2003, 2 starts) All-NBA First Team: 2 (97-98, 99-00) All-NBA Second Team: 5 (1995-1997, 98-99, 01-02) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (93-94, 00-01) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (95-96) All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1994-2002) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 7x (129 games, 15.7 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (999), Bucks (28), Lakers (82), Celtics (54), Hawks (0), Celtics (23) Current Team: Heat Derek Fisher (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 Close 84 Med 76 3pt 86 (from 82 default) FT 84 (down from 85) (from 86 default) Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 54 (up from 50) Handle 85 Pass 77 (up from 73) PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 51 Steal 78 (up from 75) RebOff 54 RebDef 57 (down from 59) Speed 85 (down from 90) Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 (down from 85) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/derek_fisher/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/derek_fisher.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Fisher http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW3D.HTM Notes: Used to get a bad rap on defense because Shaq doesn�t guard the pick and roll, and Phil Jackson never even made an attempt to figure out how to defend against it. But hey, like most Laker fanboys say, Phil Jackson is a �GREAT� coach with �NOTHING� to prove� Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 61 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 4x, Second Round 4x (3 rings, 117 games, 8.5 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (544) Current Team: Warriors (74) Raymond Felton Overall 79 (up from 76) Close 65 (down from 77) Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 75 FT 69 (down from 74) Layup 89 (from 80 default) Dunk 68 (up from 64) (from 60 default) Handle 95 (up from 90) Pass 83 (up from 75) PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 53 (up from 50) Steal 85 (up from 75) RebOff 60 (up from 55) RebDef 60 (up from 55) Speed 95 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 35) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raymond_felton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/raymond_felton.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/raymondfelton.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=5 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11868 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Felton http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA2D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bobcats Delonte West (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 78 (up from 75) (from 70 default) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 76 (up from 75) 3pt 85 (from 79 default) FT 84 (from 70 default) Layup 89 (from 85 default) Dunk 63 (up from 53) (from 55 default) Handle 85 (down from 90) Pass 75 (up from 62) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 72 (up from 64) Steal 78 RebOff 56 RebDef 67 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (from 65 default) OffAwr 75 (from 70 default) Close Tendency 25 (up from 20) Med Tendency 50 (up from 40) 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/delonte_west/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/delonte_west.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delonte_west http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS2D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 4.1 ppg) Current Team: Celtics (39) Anthony Johnson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 78 (up from 77) Close 75 (up from 65) Med 75 3pt 77 (from 79 default) FT 75 Layup 84 (from 75 default) Dunk 62 (up from 52) (from 50 default) Handle 85 Pass 82 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 58 (up from 55) Steal 74 RebOff 54 RebDef 60 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anthony_johnson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anthony_johnson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Johnson_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND4D.HTM Notes: One of those well-traveled PGs that can subtly help a team. Did a nice job backing up Jason Kidd in back to back Finals appearances. Did he add 3pt range over the years? No, I don�t think so. He always had it, but consistency is what you need to be a good shooter. He actually started in his rookie year with Sacramento, and he hit 42 threes. In 02-03 he had 13, and in 03-04 he had 42. AJ is consistently playing again, which is what you can credit that to. Years Pro: 9 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 33 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x (74 games, 3.8 ppg) Former Teams: Kings (77), Hawks (87), Magic (18), Hawks (25), Cavaliers (28), Nets (100) Current Team: Pacers (73) Marcus Banks Overall 77 (up from 76) Close 79 Med 73 (down from 75) 3pt 77 (down from 78) FT 76 (up from 74) Layup 90 (from 85 default) Dunk 64 (from 60 default) Handle 85 Pass 72 PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 60 Block 59 Steal 90 RebOff 56 RebDef 62 Speed 90 (up from 85) Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 35 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 80 (up from 75) Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marcus_banks/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marcus_banks.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/marcusbanks.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Banks http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS3D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN4D.HTM Notes: Led the league in steals per minute in 02-03, but was also 8th in turnovers per minute. Banks is probably the fastest sprinter in the entire league, but he needs to learn how to play under control if he wants to ever be a starter in the league. Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 22 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 4.7 ppg) Former Teams: Celtics (180) Current Team: T�Wolves Marko Jaric (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 78) Close 79 Med 75 3pt 77 (from 82 default) FT 72 Layup 85 (down from 88) (from 85 default) Dunk 64 (up from 60) Handle 80 Pass 78 (down from 85) PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 57 Steal 89 RebOff 57 (up from 53) RebDef 57 (down from 61) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marko_jaric/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marko_jaric.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marko_Jaric http://www.82games.com/04LAC7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN3D.HTM Notes: Led the NBA in Steals per minute in 02-03. Jaric is a combo guard that is finally developing his playmaking skills. He was signed and traded to the T�Wolves for Sam Cassell. Cassell couldn�t help but laugh when he heard how much money Jaric received in his new contract. The Wolves seemed to badly undervalue Cassell, and drastically overrated Jaric. Jaric has lost his starting job and it�s not even the all-star break yet. Good thing he�s got five more years to win it back� Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 4 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 40 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Clippers (174) Current Team: T�Wolves Bob Sura (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 Close 79 (down from 84) Med 73 (down from 75) 3pt 80 (down from 81) FT 75 Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 58 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 79 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 52 Steal 74 RebOff 60 RebDef 78 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 65 (from 75 default) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bob_sura/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bob_sura.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Sura http://www.82games.com/04HOU7D.HTM Notes: Well holy freakin crap. When Sura was with the Hawks, he put up the oddest stats I�ve seen in all my years of watching basketball. In 18 starts for the Hawks, he averaged 16.4 ppg, 9.3 rpg, and 5.9 apg. Sura had three triple doubles in a row, an NBA record, but had his final one controversially taken away by the league as it ruled that a shot he missed on purpose and rebounded for his 10th rebound should not have counted as a shot attempted. Sura turned his success last year into his first ever full-time starting role, playing a role similar to the one Ron Harper had in Chicago. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 60 Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (13 games, 8.6 ppg) Former Teams: Cavaliers (330), Warriors (186), Pistons (53), Hawks (27) Current Team: Rockets (61) Deron Williams (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (up from 76) (from 77 default) Close 82 (up from 77) Med 73 3pt 75 FT 72 Layup 88 (from 85 default) Dunk 64 (up from 59) (from 55 default) Handle 85 Pass 79 (from 80 default) PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 55 Steal 70 RebOff 52 RebDef 55 Speed 80 (down from 85) Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 40 (up from 35) Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) http://www.nba.com/playerfile/deron_williams/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/deron_williams.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/deronwilliams.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=10947 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=72 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deron_Williams http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA2D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Jazz Maurice Williams (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 79) (from 76 default) Close 82 Med 79 (from 71 default) 3pt 85 (down from 89) (from 77 default) FT 85 Layup 93 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 90 Pass 84 (down from 91) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 53 Steal 73 RebOff 55 RebDef 61 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 50 (up from 40) 3pt Tendency 35 (up from 20) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maurice_williams/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maurice_williams.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mauricewilliams.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Williams_%28basketball_player%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL2D.HTM Notes: The Bucks signed Mo cheap to a three-year deal, and right now it�s looking like a bargain since T.J. Ford missed all of last year. He should be a quality backup in his career. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 32 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Jazz (57) Current Team: Bucks (80) Nick Van Exel (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 81) (from 76 default) Close 84 (down from 89) (from 84 default) Med 79 (down from 83) (from 76 default) 3pt 83 FT 79 (down from 82) Layup 86 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default) Pass 74 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 51 (up from 50) Steal 55 (down from 65) RebOff 53 RebDef 62 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 (down from 85) (from 80 default) Close Tendency 40 (down from 50) Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 80 (down from 85) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nick_van_exel/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nick_van_exel.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Van_Exel http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS3D.HTM Notes: The Lakers� all-time leader in threes made and attempted. Became Dallas� leader in the playoffs. As much as the Mavs needed a SF, he�ll be missed. The only question is his durability. Back when he was with LA, he was talking about retiring early because of his bad knees. Now, Van Exel is seriously considered retirement. He probably will have one more year left in him playing for a contender. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 13 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 94 All-Star selections: 1 (97-98) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (64 games, 15.7 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (377), Nuggets (245), Mavericks (100), Warriors (39), Blazers (53) Current Team: Spurs Lindsey Hunter Overall 77 (down from 79) Close 72 (down from 75) Med 71 (down from 75) 3pt 72 FT 74 (down from 79) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 56 (up from 50) Handle 85 Pass 67 PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 60 (up from 50) Block 59 Steal 92 RebOff 58 RebDef 58 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 90 (down from 95) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lindsey_hunter/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lindsey_hunter.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Hunter http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET3D.HTM Notes: Wow, his stock REALLY dropped after he left Detroit. He hasn�t been a starter since. Three years later he�s back in Detroit and helped them win a title with his defense off the bench. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 13 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: 66 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (2 rings, 99 games, 4.0 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (488), Bucks (82), Lakers (82), Raptors (29) Current Team: Pistons (109) Eric Snow (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 74) (from 76 default) Close 70 (from 84 default) Med 71 (up from 66) (from 70 default) 3pt 60 (from 73 default) FT 74 Layup 76 (from 75 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 84 (up from 81) PostOff 55 PostDef 65 Block 56 Steal 74 (down from 79) RebOff 55 RebDef 54 Speed 80 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 5 (from 10 default) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_snow/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eric_snow.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Snow http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE2D.HTM Notes: Does the little things. Got to the playoffs every year except for the last two. Would be an absolutely perfect backcourt mate for LeBron if he had 3pt range. Other than that, he compensates for each one of LeBron�s glaring weaknesses (defense, and running the offense). Years Pro: 11 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 65 All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 5x, First Round 1x (71 games, 7.8 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (127), 76�ers (452) Current Team: Cavaliers (81) Devin Harris (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 74) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 71 (from 76 default) FT 73 (up from 70) (from 76 default) Layup 90 (from 85 default) Dunk 79 (from 70 default) Handle 85 Pass 74 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 63 (down from 66) Steal 85 (down from 94) RebOff 55 RebDef 58 (up from 55) Speed 90 Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 40 (up from 30) Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 30 (down from 50) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 40) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devin_harris/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/devin_harris.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/devin_harris.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Harris http://www.82games.com/04DAL1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL1D.HTM Notes: The Mavericks were able to unload Antawn Jamison and his fat contract for Stackhouse and Harris. It could be the transaction of the 2004 offseason when all is said and done. Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 21 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (9 games, 2.4 ppg) Current Team: Mavericks (76) Jose Calderon (ADDED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (from 69 default) Close 79 Med 73 3pt 59 (from 68 default) FT 85 (from 79 default) Layup 82 Dunk 56 Handle 85 Pass 83 (from 72 default) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 53 (down from 61) Steal 77 (down from 80) (from 64 default) RebOff 54 (up from 52) RebDef 58 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (from 70 default) OffAwr 80 (from 70 default) Close Tendency 35 (up from 15) Med Tendency 50 (up from 45) 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jose_calderon/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jose_manuel_calderon.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_Calderon http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR4D.HTM Notes: One of the best European PGs in the game today. Signed with the Raptors this offseason and will compete with recently acquired Mike James for the starting role. Years Pro: 1 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors Smush Parker (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 75 (up from 74) (from 58 default) Close 82 (from 62 default) Med 76 (from 63 default) 3pt 83 (from 73 default) FT 64 (from 79 default) Layup 87 (from 70 default) Dunk 76 (up from 69) (from 65 default) Handle 85 (from 80 default) Pass 68 (from 59 default) PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 54 Steal 88 (up from 83) (from 69 default) RebOff 52 (up from 50) RebDef 58 Speed 85 (from 80 default) Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (from 55 default) OffAwr 75 (from 60 default) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 65 (up from 55) (from 15 default) Drive Tendency 80 (from 79 default) Dunk Tendency 30 (from 10 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/smush_parker/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/smush_parker.htm http://www.hoopshype.com/interviews/smush_sierra.htm http://nbadraft.net/profiles/smushparker.htm http://sports.espn.go.com/nbadraft/tracker/player?playerId=18328 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smush_Parker http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL1D.HTM Notes: Has gone from NBDL outcast to starting next to Kobe Bryant in the Lakers backcourt. Attended Newtown HS, which I used to pass by every day (and thankfully never attended). Go me. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Cavaliers (66), Pistons (11), Suns (5) Current Team: Lakers Steve Blake Overall 75 (up from 69) Close 62 (down from 75) Med 71 3pt 82 (up from 80) FT 82 (up from 81) Layup 86 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 80 Pass 87 (up from 63) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 52 Steal 59 RebOff 56 RebDef 61 Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 65 (down from 70) Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_blake/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steve_blake.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/steveblake.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_blake http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR3D.HTM Notes: The 38th pick of the 2003 draft was just as good, if not better than first round PGs taken way ahead of him, like Marcus Banks, Luke Ridnour, Troy Bell, Reece Gaines, and Zoran Planinic. Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (4 games, 0.5 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (119) Current Team: Blazers Jeff McInnis Overall 75 Close 82 Med 76 3pt 79 (down from 80) FT 80 (down from 81) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 75 PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 60 Block 51 (up from 50) Steal 60 RebOff 53 RebDef 59 (up from 50) Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeff_mcinnis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jeff_mcinnis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_McInnis http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN3D.HTM Notes: After McInnis was inexplicably benched, the Cavs collapsed and the Nets overtook them for the final playoff spot last year. Now he�s joining the Nets. He�s the best backup Jason Kidd has had in Jersey thus far (with apologies to the vastly underrated Anthony Johnson). Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 55 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 3.0 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (13), Wizards (35), Clippers (187), Blazers (114), Cavaliers (107) Current Team: Nets Leandro Barbosa (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 75 (up from 69) Close 87 (up from 79) Med 78 (up from 71) 3pt 88 (from 80 default) FT 76 (up from 70) (from 77 default) Layup 90 (up from 87) (from 80 default) Dunk 64 (from 60 default) Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 68 PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 55 Block 55 Steal 66 RebOff 56 RebDef 58 (down from 64) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 70 (from 80 default) DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 60 (up from 55) 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/leandro_barbosa/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/leandrinho_barbosa.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/leandrobarbosa.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leandro_Barbosa http://www.82games.com/04PHO3D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO3D.HTM Notes: Enjoyed a big increase in minutes after Marbury was traded, but may see a slight decrease with the addition of Steve Nash. Since many �experts� don�t think Nash�s body will hold up much longer, Barbosa may get those minutes back as time goes on. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 27 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (12 games, 2.5 ppg) Current Team: Suns (133) Carlos Arroyo (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 75 Close 79 (down from 87) Med 75 3pt 70 (down from 76) (from 70 default) FT 79 (up from 73) (from 77 default) Layup 90 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 89 PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 51 Steal 70 RebOff 55 RebDef 52 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carlos_arroyo/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carlos_arroyo.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Arroyo http://www.carlosarroyo.com/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET1D.HTM Notes: The fifth Puerto Rican born player in NBA history. He really put himself on the map by leading the Puerto Rican Olympic Team to victory against the US in blowout fashion, which was the first loss the US had suffered in the Dream Team era. He was not drafted, and played in Spain for a year. He easily won the starting PG job in Utah, and has been quite impressive. Time will tell just how good Arroyo really is. Formerly the most underrated player in the video game (58 overall last year). Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 31 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (22 games, 2.2 ppg) Former Teams: Raptors (17), Nuggets (20), Jazz (145), Pistons (90) Current Team: Magic Darrell Armstrong Overall 75 (down from 76) Close 72 (down from 79) Med 70 (up from 68) 3pt 72 FT 85 (up from 83) Layup 86 (down from 88) (from 80 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 85 Pass 76 (down from 83) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 56 Steal 85 RebOff 58 RebDef 60 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 20 (down from 35) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darrell_armstrong/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darrell_armstrong.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Armstrong http://www.82games.com/04DAL3D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL2D.HTM Notes: In the 95-96 season, Armstrong played a total of 41 minutes, and scored a total of 42 points that season. Eat your heart out Michael Jordan. Years Pro: 12 Age: 37 HoF Monitor: 72 Sixth Man of Year: 1 (98-99) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 6x (40 games, 8.5 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (502), Hornets (93) Current Team: Mavericks (52) Dan Dickau Overall 75 Close 79 (down from 87) Med 79 3pt 80 FT 84 (down from 87) Layup 84 (down from 88) (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 79 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 51 Steal 79 RebOff 53 RebDef 56 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dan_dickau/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dan_dickau.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Dickau http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS1D.HTM Notes: Nobody seems to want this guy. Has been traded three times in the last two seasons. Dickau seemingly came from nowhere while filling in for the injured Baron Davis. He�s my candidate for this year�s Most Improved Player Award. Years Pro: 4 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 26 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Hawks (73), Blazers (20), Mavericks (4), Hornets (67) Current Team: Celtics Sebastian Telfair (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 Close 79 Med 73 (down from 76) 3pt 78 (up from 70) FT 78 (down from 79) Layup 91 (down from 96) (from 95 default) Dunk 54 (from 50 default) Handle 90 Pass 80 (up from 79) PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 53 Steal 64 RebOff 51 RebDef 57 Speed 95 Stam 95 Dur 75 (from 85 default) DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sebastian_telfair/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sebastian_telfair.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/sebastian_telfair.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Telfair http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR1D.HTM Notes: The cousin of Stephon Marbury, and the latest playground legend PG to enter the NBA. He will be the first ever PG (aside from 6�7� Shaun Livingston) to enter the NBA Draft out of high school. Nobody Telfair�s size has competed in the NBA at such a young age. He is a quick distributor like T.J. Ford, but is not as athletic. Telfair is most similar to a young Jason Williams, with his flashy passing, ball handling, and erratic jump shot. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Blazers (68) Luther Head (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (down from 75) (from 70 default) Close 84 (from 77 default) Med 76 (down from 78) (from 73 default) 3pt 80 (from 78 default) FT 68 (from 77 default) Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 79 (from 80 default) Handle 85 (from 80 default) Pass 65 (down from 69) (from 65 default) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 53 (down from 55) Steal 78 (from 70 default) RebOff 52 RebDef 72 (up from 60) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 (from 75 default) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 65 (from 50 default) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luther_head/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luther_head.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lutherhead.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Head http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU3D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG, SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Rockets Rick Brunson Overall 74 (up from 67) Close 60 (up from 50) Med 70 (up from 66) 3pt 80 (up from 78) FT 77 Layup 80 Dunk 50 Handle 80 Pass 91 PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 60 (up from 50) Block 52 Steal 83 RebOff 53 RebDef 61 Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 85 Dur 75 (down from 80) DefAwr 70 (up from 55) OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rick_brunson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rick_brunson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Brunson http://www.82games.com/04LAC6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA3D.HTM Notes: Excellent 12th man. Racks up assists when given significant playing time. VC again seemed to forget that Brunson played two years ago (he�s a 9 year pro, not 8, geniuses). Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 9 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 23 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (16 games, 0.6 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (38), Knicks (54), Celtics (7), Knicks (15), Blazers (59), Bulls (17), Raptors (3), Bulls (37), Clippers (80), Sonics (4) Current Team: Rockets John Salmons Overall 74 (up from 69) Close 82 (down from 84) Med 77 (up from 73) 3pt 78 (up from 77) FT 75 (up from 73) Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 74 (from 65 default) Handle 85 Pass 72 (up from 68) PostOff 65 (up from 55) PostDef 65 (up from 55) Block 56 (down from 61) Steal 77 (down from 81) RebOff 57 (up from 53) RebDef 65 (down from 71) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 35 (up from 30) Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 40 (down from 45) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 25 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/john_salmons/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/john_salmons.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/johnsalmons.htm http://www.insidehoops.com/salmons-interview-120303.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Salmons http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI4D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG, SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (8 games, 0.0 ppg) Current Team: 76�ers (199) Jason Hart Overall 74 (down from 75) Close 72 (up from 70) Med 70 (up from 66) 3pt 76 (down from 80) FT 76 (down from 79) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 79 (down from 89) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 80 (down from 90) RebOff 52 RebDef 57 (down from 67) Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_hart/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_hart.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Hart http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC3D.HTM Notes: Signed a 3-year contract with Charlotte, so he�ll get plenty of minutes at PG from the get go. Was traded to the Kings for a second round pick. He�ll act as a decent backup for Mike Bibby. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 6 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 32 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 3.1 ppg) Former Teams: Bucks (1), Sonics (0), Spurs (63), Bobcats (74) Current Team: Kings Tyronn Lue Overall 74 (up from 71) Close 67 (up from 62) Med 75 (up from 65) 3pt 86 (up from 81) FT 83 (up from 81) Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 78 PostOff 50 PostDef 55 Block 50 Steal 54 RebOff 51 RebDef 55 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tyronn_lue/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tyronn_lue.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyronn_Lue http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL1D.HTM Notes: Made a career for himself by defending Allen Iverson well for around five minutes in the NBA Finals. Has disappointed ever since. Ask Orlando how much they missed Darrell Armstrong. Put up decent numbers for the Hawks, but come on, who doesn�t? If you want to have the worst record in the NBA, having Lue as your starting PG is a good way to get you there. Years Pro: 8 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 49 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (1 ring, 18 games, 2.4 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (61), Wizards (146), Magic (76), Rockets (21) Current Team: Hawks (49) Nate Robinson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (down from 77) Close 75 (down from 77) Med 71 (down from 73) 3pt 80 (up from 76) FT 74 (down from 79) Layup 94 (from 85 default) Dunk 88 (from 80 default) Handle 90 (down from 95) Pass 66 (down from 75) PostOff 50 PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 51 (up from 50) Steal 72 (down from 75) RebOff 62 (up from 51) RebDef 68 (up from 50) Speed 95 Stam 95 Dur 95 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 20 (up from 10) Med Tendency 55 (down from 65) 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 15) Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 15 (down from 30) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nate_robinson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nate_robinson.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/naterobinson.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=67 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Robinson http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK1D.HTM Notes: Traded to the Knicks as part of the Quentin Richardson deal, and is probably going to be one of the more popular Knicks. With a 42-inch vertical leap, he is an underdog to win this year�s dunk contest. Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Knicks Damon Jones (NEW-Edit) Overall 73 (down from 74) Close 75 (down from 82) Med 79 3pt 85 (down from 88) FT 74 (down from 79) Layup 81 (from 75 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 73 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 51 Steal 55 RebOff 51 RebDef 53 (down from 60) Speed 80 (down from 85) Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 10 (down from 15) Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 95 Drive Tendency 60 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damon_jones/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damon_jones.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Jones http://www.82games.com/04MIA2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE3A.HTM Notes: Was drafted 42nd overall� in the CBA DRAFT. He�s really come a long way since then. Has played for 10 teams in 8 seasons, the definition of a journeyman. He could break Chucky Brown�s record without much trouble at that rate, especially if he can stick in the league for a long time like Steve Kerr did. Here�s an odd statistic. He has hit 5 threes (that�s 15 points) in a game 7 times in his career, but the most he has ever scored in a game is 25 points. Jones has gone from underrated to overrated in the course of one season. His numbers and ability barely differ from that of Mike James or Derek Fisher. Now that Jones is out of Miami, getting open looks thanks to Shaq, he�s reverted to a slightly above average 3pt shooter. That wouldn�t be such a big problem if that didn�t account for two thirds of his offense. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 40 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (30 games, 9.1 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (11), Celtics (17), Warriors (13), Mavericks (42), Grizzlies (71), Pistons (67), Kings (49), Bucks (82), Heat (82) Current Team: Cavaliers Keyon Dooling (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 73 (from 71 default) Close 75 Med 73 3pt 70 FT 78 Layup 91 (from 85 default) Dunk 80 (from 85 default) Handle 90 (from 85 default) Pass 64 (down from 67) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 57 Steal 73 RebOff 52 RebDef 56 Speed 95 (from 90 default) Stam 90 Dur 80 (from 85 default) DefAwr 75 (from 70 default) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keyon_dooling/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keyon_dooling.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyon_Dooling http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL3D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 23 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (15 games, 7.3 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (203), Heat (74) Current Team: Magic Troy Hudson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 73 (down from 75) Close 84 Med 76 (up from 75) 3pt 83 (from 79 default) FT 86 (up from 78) Layup 89 (from 80 default) Dunk 54 (down from 58) (from 50 default) Handle 85 Pass 79 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 52 Steal 54 RebOff 53 RebDef 51 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 (down from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/troy_hudson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/troy_hudson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Hudson http://www.82games.com/04MIN2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN1D.HTM Notes: He�s a PG� and he had a good series against Derek Fisher� Wolves should be thankful it wasn�t his contract year. 23.5 ppg is the norm for PGs playing against Derek Fisher. Not that it�s Fisher�s fault or anything, Shaq adamantly refuses to defend the pick and roll. Hudson�s injury struggles this year eventually led to the downfall of the team. When Cassell was hurting in the playoffs, they had to resort to using Darrick Martin. I�ve said it before and I�ll say it again, a healthy Minnesota team would have won the championship last year. Years Pro: 9 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 43 Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (14 games, 14.9 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (8), Clippers (87), Magic (156) Current Team: T�Wolves (187) Keith McLeod Overall 73 (down from 74) Close 72 Med 68 3pt 68 FT 79 (up from 77) Layup 86 (from 80 default) Dunk 59 (up from 53) (from 50 default) Handle 85 Pass 80 PostOff 50 PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 57 Steal 77 (down from 85) RebOff 54 RebDef 56 Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keith_mcleod/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keith_mcleod.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_McLeod http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA1D.HTM Notes: During the 03-04 season, Minnesota used McLeod in every game, and then when it came to guarantee his contract, they let him go instead of keeping him for the rest of the season. It bit them in the ass later in the year when Sam Cassell went down in the Conference Finals, leaving Darrick Martin to run things. Years Pro: 3 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 21 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: T�Wolves (33) Current Team: Jazz (53) Beno Udrih Overall 73 Close 77 (down from 79) Med 75 3pt 83 FT 76 (up from 75) Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 58 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 77 (up from 71) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 54 (down from 57) Steal 73 (down from 78) RebOff 54 RebDef 54 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/beno_udrih/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/beno_udrih.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beno_Udrih http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS2D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (1 ring, 21 games, 3.7 ppg) Current Team: Spurs (80) Howard Eisley (NEW-Add) Overall 73 (up from 72) Close 72 (down from 82) Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 75 (up from 71) FT 83 (up from 80) Layup 80 (from 75 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 81 PostOff 50 PostDef 55 Block 53 (down from 55) Steal 72 RebOff 52 RebDef 52 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 10 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/howard_eisley/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/howard_eisley.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Eisley http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC2D.HTM Notes: In NBA 2K3, Eisley was by far the most underrated player in the game. Even coming off a bad season, I don�t see how Sega thought it fit to rate him lower than Brent Price. Did they forget he was Stockton�s backup during the finals run, or that Eisley�s three-point accuracy, assist to turnover ratio, and assists per minute have consistently ranked among the top 10-15 in the league when he�s not benched in favor of Mark Jackson? Eisley hadn�t missed a game since 95-96 either, until his third string assignment. It looks like they fixed this mistake in 2K4, but in the wrong ratings. Eisley is not good at stealing the ball, so I don�t get how they gave him a 75. They also decided to reward his high 39% 3pt shooting and 131 three�s made with a relatively low 78 in 3pt. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 11 Age: 32 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x (88 games, 5.2 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (34), Spurs (15), Jazz (361), Mavericks (82), Knicks (154), Suns (34), Jazz (74), Clippers (13) Current Team: Nuggets Shaun Livingston (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (up from 71) Close 77 (down from 84) Med 73 3pt 66 (down from 68) FT 75 Layup 88 (down from 93) (from 85 default) Dunk 79 (from 65 default) Handle 85 Pass 86 (up from 78) PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 68 (up from 61) Steal 77 RebOff 56 RebDef 61 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 70 (from 80 default) DefAwr 60 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 10 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shaun_livingston/index.html http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3821 http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shaun_livingston.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/shaunlivingston.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_Livingston http://www.82games.com/04LAC2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC1D.HTM Notes: I wouldn�t call myself an expert on how high school stats translate to the NBA, but Livingston�s stats were awful compared to Sebastian Telfair�s. He averaged 18.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg, and 5.7 apg as a senior. Telfair averaged 33.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, and 9.2 apg as a senior. I think what this tells us is Telfair is much more talented, but is overlooked because of his size, whereas Livingston is thought highly of because he has the �potential� for an NBA body. I say potential, because he is by far the smallest frame of any 6�7� player in the league. Despite a 7-inch height advantage, Livingston only weighs 10 more pounds than Telfair (which means Telfair actually has the better NBA body right now when you factor in his speed/size). Obviously if he muscles up he has the potential to be a Jalen Rose or Penny Hardaway type player (if he can fix his ugly shot mechanics), but he really looks like a total boom or bust player. If his body remains status quo, he�s not going to contribute much in the NBA. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 27 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers (30) Milt Palacio Overall 72 (up from 67) Close 75 (up from 70) Med 65 3pt 61 FT 73 (down from 74) Layup 84 (up from 76) (from 75 default) Dunk 63 (up from 53) (from 50 default) Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 80 (down from 85) PostOff 55 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 60 (up from 55) Steal 71 RebOff 55 (up from 53) RebDef 58 (up from 56) Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 85 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 (up from 65) OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 30 (up from 10) Med Tendency 40 (up from 30) 3pt Tendency 4 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/milt_palacio/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/milt_palacio.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milt_Palacio http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA3D.HTM Notes: Another player that Visual Concepts rates poorly year after year. He�s a decent backup. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 29 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Grizzlies (53), Celtics (99), Suns (28), Cavaliers (80), Raptors (139) Current Team: Jazz Jacque Vaughn Overall 72 (up from 64) Close 65 (down from 75) Med 73 (up from 66) 3pt 75 FT 78 (down from 84) Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 70 (up from 63) PostOff 55 (up from 50) PostDef 60 (up from 50) Block 51 Steal 73 (up from 68) RebOff 53 RebDef 55 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 75 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 (up from 65) Close Tendency 10 Med Tendency 40 (up from 30) 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jacque_vaughn/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jacque_vaughn.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacque_Vaughn http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN2D.HTM Notes: Guard that was best known as John Stockton�s third string backup. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 34 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (28 games, 2.7 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (224), Hawks (82), Magic (80), Hawks (71) Current Team: Nets (71) Jannero Pargo Overall 72 (up from 68) Close 65 (up from 62) Med 75 3pt 82 (up from 80) FT 84 (up from 74) Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 56 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 67 PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 55 Steal 69 RebOff 57 RebDef 61 Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 10 (down from 20) Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 0 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jannero_pargo/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jannero_pargo.htm http://www.naiditch.net/pargo.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jannero_Pargo http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI2D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (16 games, 4.7 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (47), Raptors (5) Current Team: Bulls (45) Anthony Carter Overall 72 (up from 69) Close 65 Med 68 3pt 57 FT 69 Layup 80 Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 82 PostOff 55 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 71 Steal 81 RebOff 53 RebDef 60 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anthony_carter/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anthony_carter.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Carter http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN2D.HTM Notes: Carter is a 7-year vet, not a 6-year vet as Visual Concepts lists him. They made that same mistake last year. Apparently they don�t realize he played five games with the Spurs before going down with an injury. Years Pro: 7 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 31 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (13 games, 7.3 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (246), Spurs (5) Current Team: T�Wolves (66) Chucky Atkins (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 71 Close 79 Med 75 3pt 82 (down from 84) FT 77 (down from 80) Layup 84 (from 85 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 72 (up from 70) PostOff 50 (down from 55) PostDef 50 (down from 55) Block 50 Steal 66 (up from 63) RebOff 52 RebDef 52 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 90 (from 95 default) DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chucky_atkins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chucky_atkins.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_Atkins http://www.82games.com/04LAL1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM1D.HTM Notes: Not the type of PG you want starting, but a good enough contributor that the Lakers should be able to get by. Years Pro: 7 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (31 games) Former Teams: Magic (82), Pistons (265), Celtics (24), Lakers (82), Wizards (28) Current Team: Grizzlies Jarrett Jack Overall 71 Close 70 Med 70 3pt 66 (down from 73) FT 78 (down from 84) Layup 85 (from 80 default) Dunk 65 Handle 85 Pass 75 (up from 70) PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 50 Steal 67 (down from 75) RebOff 60 RebDef 69 (up from 65) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 90 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jarrett_jack/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jarrett_jack.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jarrettjack.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=9 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrett_Jack http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR4D.HTM Notes: An insurance plan in case Telfair doesn�t work out, and has the added bonus that he�s big enough to be played next to Telfair as an Eric Snow type of player. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Blazers Daniel Ewing (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 71 (down from 72) Close 75 (down from 82) Med 76 3pt 74 (down from 77) FT 77 (up from 70) Layup 85 Dunk 59 Handle 85 Pass 66 (down from 70) PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 55 Steal 70 (down from 75) RebOff 55 RebDef 55 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 10 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/daniel_ewing/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/daniel_ewing.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/danielewing.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=5074 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=4 http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers Travis Diener (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 71 (down from 73) Close 67 (down from 72) Med 75 (down from 76) 3pt 85 (up from 78) FT 83 Layup 82 Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 72 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 50 Steal 70 (down from 75) RebOff 50 RebDef 50 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 10 (down from 20) Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/travis_diener/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/travis_diener.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/travisdiener.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=80 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Diener http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL1D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Magic Tony Delk Overall 71 Close 79 Med 75 3pt 81 FT 77 (up from 76) Layup 78 (from 80 default) Dunk 53 (up from 50) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 52 Steal 76 RebOff 55 RebDef 59 Speed 80 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_delk/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_delk.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Delk Notes: A bit of a journeyman. Once scored 53 points in a game, shooting a staggering 20-27 from the field. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 10 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 45 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (37 games, 9.7 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (64), Warriors (110), Kings (46), Suns (123), Celtics (89), Mavericks (33), Hawks (56) Current Team: Pistons Alvin Williams Overall 71 (up from 70) Close 79 Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 72 (down from 74) FT 76 Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 53 (from 50 default) Handle 85 Pass 71 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 53 Steal 72 RebOff 52 RebDef 58 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 65 (down from 75) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alvin_williams/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alvin_williams.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Williams http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR2D.HTM Notes: A shoot first PG, and not a particularly good one. Will miss the entire season with injury. Good thing they gave him a fat contract, right? Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 9 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (18 games, ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (41) Current Team: Raptors (416) Sasha Vujacic (NEW-Edit) Overall 70 (up from 64) Close 67 (down from 77) Med 70 3pt 79 (up from 72) FT 91 (up from 86) Layup 80 (down from 84) (from 80 default) Dunk 60 Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 72 (up from 62) PostOff 65 PostDef 55 Block 53 (down from 58) Steal 65 RebOff 55 (down from 58) RebDef 62 (down from 70) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 75 (down from 80) DefAwr 65 (up from 55) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 65 (up from 55) Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sasha_vujacic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sasha_vujacic.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/alexandervujacic.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasha_Vujacic http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL3A.HTM Notes: Drafted in the first round by the Lakers last year. A versatile player who could be a good fit in Phil Jackson�s Triangle Offense. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 2 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Lakers (35) Moochie Norris (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 70 (from 71 default) Close 70 (down from 79) Med 70 3pt 69 FT 76 (from 83 default) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 67 (up from 60) PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 56 Steal 75 RebOff 56 RebDef 66 Speed 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 15 (down from 30) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/moochie_norris/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/moochie_norris.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moochie_Norris http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU4D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK3D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 10 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 34 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (2 games, 0.0 ppg) Former Teams: Grizzlies (8), Sonics (12), Rockets (306), Knicks (68), Rockets (35) Current Team: Hornets Salim Stoudamire (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 69 (down from 71) Close 79 Med 81 3pt 84 (up from 80) FT 88 (up from 86) Layup 85 Dunk 57 Handle 80 Pass 60 (down from 65) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 52 (up from 50) Steal 58 (down from 60) RebOff 52 (down from 55) RebDef 65 (up from 55) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 30 (down from 50) Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 10 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/salim_stoudamire/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/salim_stoudamire.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=109 http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/salimstoudamire.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim_Stoudamire http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL4D.HTM Notes: Cousin of Damon Stoudamire (for whatever reason, that connection reminds me of brothers Chuck and Wesley Person). The best shooter in the 2005 draft by far. A great pick for Atlanta, because they needed shooting in the worst way. Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks Monta Ellis (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 69 (down from 71) Close 79 Med 75 3pt 77 (from 75 default) FT 78 Layup 89 (from 80 default) Dunk 70 (up from 60) Handle 85 Pass 65 (down from 70) PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 62 (up from 55) Steal 70 RebOff 55 (up from 50) RebDef 55 (up from 50) Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/monta_ellis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/monta_ellis.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=289 http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/montaellis.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monta_Ellis http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW4D.HTM Notes: The closest thing to Dajuan Wagner since� Dajuan Wagner. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors Antonio Burks (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 69 (up from 64) Close 65 Med 71 3pt 69 (down from 72) FT 60 (down from 74) Layup 83 Dunk 53 Handle 85 Pass 76 (up from 74) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 51 Steal 74 (up from 70) RebOff 50 (down from 54) RebDef 56 Speed 90 (up from 85) Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 (up from 55) OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_burks/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_burks.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/antonioburks.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Burks http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM1D.HTM Notes: Played for Memphis in College, and plays for Memphis in the NBA. Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 games, 0.0 ppg) Current Team: Grizzlies (24) Kevin Ollie Overall 69 (up from 65) Close 60 Med 66 3pt 68 (up from 54) FT 78 (up from 77) Layup 79 (from 75 default) Dunk 57 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 69 (up from 61) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 54 Steal 67 RebOff 54 RebDef 67 Speed 80 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 5 (down from 20) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_ollie/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kevin_ollie.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Ollie http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI3A.HTM Notes: Quite a journeyman. Might eclipse Mark Bryant at the team- changing rate he is going. He also played in the CBA, averaging 12.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg, and 4.9 apg in 132 CBA games. Led the league in A/T ratio in 02-03. Obviously job security would be important to him, so the Cavs signed him to a 5-year deal. Good move for Ollie, bad move for the Cavs. Ollie became the third string PG when they traded for Jeff McInnis, which led to Ollie being traded again. He�s now in his third stint with the Sixers, which is good for him. He�s played more games with them (91) than any of the other teams in his career, and he was also a vital reserve on their NBA Finals team (so even though they traded Snow, the Sixers still have 3 players remaining from that team). Years Pro: 9 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 31 Former Teams: Mavericks (16), Magic (19), Kings (7), Magic (1), 76�ers (40), Nets (19), 76�ers (51), Bulls (52), Pacers (29), Bucks (53), Sonics (29), Cavaliers (82) Current Team: 76�ers (26) Eddie Gill Overall 69 (down from 70) Close 62 (down from 70) Med 70 3pt 73 (down from 75) FT 85 (down from 87) Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 60 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 54 Steal 91 RebOff 53 RebDef 66 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_gill/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_gill.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gill http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND2D.HTM Notes: Scored the 8 millionth point in NBA history. That�s about all he�ll be known for in his career. Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 3.4 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (8), Grizzlies (23), Blazers (22) Current Team: Pacers (73) Darrick Martin (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 68 Close 70 (down from 79) Med 70 (down from 71) 3pt 73 (from 76 default) FT 85 Layup 80 (from 75 default) Dunk 52 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 75 (up from 70) PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 55 Steal 60 RebOff 50 RebDef 55 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darrick_martin/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darrick_martin.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrick_Martin http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR3D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 12 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 37 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (23 games, 4.0 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (34), Grizzlies (24), T�Wolves (35), Clippers (201), Kings (102), Mavericks (3), T�Wolves (16), Clippers (11) Current Team: Raptors Royal Ivey Overall 67 (up from 63) Close 70 (up from 65) Med 66 3pt 71 (up from 68) FT 72 (up from 70) Layup 76 (up from 74) (from 70 default) Dunk 64 (up from 54) (from 50 default) Handle 80 Pass 67 PostOff 50 PostDef 60 (up from 50) Block 57 Steal 76 (down from 81) RebOff 59 (up from 50) RebDef 57 (down from 60) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (up from 60) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/royal_ivey/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/royal_ivey.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Ivey http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL2D.HTM Notes: Led Cardozo High School to it�s first ever PSAL Title in 1999. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks (62) Louis Williams (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 67 (down from 68) Close 79 Med 73 3pt 71 FT 75 Layup 89 Dunk 59 Handle 85 Pass 67 PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 52 Steal 68 RebOff 53 (up from 50) RebDef 55 (up from 50) Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (down from 65) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/louis_williams/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/louis_williams.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/louiswilliams.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Williams http://www.insidehoops.com/louis-williams-interview-102005.shtml http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI2D.HTM Notes: Won the 2005 Naismith Award as the top high school player in the country. Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: 76�ers Mateen Cleaves Overall 67 (up from 63) Close 62 (down from 79) Med 66 (down from 68) 3pt 65 (up from 52) FT 73 (up from 72) Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 78 (up from 60) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 54 Steal 69 (up from 66) RebOff 54 (down from 57) RebDef 56 (down from 59) Speed 80 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 15 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mateen_cleaves/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mateen_cleaves.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateen_Cleaves http://www.82games.com/04SEA1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA2D.HTM Notes: I think we�ve got some proof that VC doesn�t pay any attention to the lesser knowns of the NBA. They only list 4 years pro for Cleaves, instead of 5 (VC counts the current NBA season as 1, a rookie has a years pro of 1). Cleaves played in Detroit one year, in Sacramento two years, and he played in 4 games for Cleveland last year, he even started 2 of them. That�s 4 years, plus the current one. Not surprisingly, not a single one of Cleaves� ratings was changed (while Stamina and Durability were changed for nearly every player in the league). Years Pro: 6 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Pistons (78), Kings (44), Cavaliers (4) Current Team: Sonics (14) Reece Gaines Overall 60 (down from 61) Close 70 (down from 79) Med 66 (down from 70) 3pt 67 (down from 70) FT 61 (down from 66) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 58 (up from 54) PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 56 Steal 63 RebOff 54 RebDef 60 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/reece_gaines/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/reece_gaines.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/reecegaines.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reece_Gaines http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL5D.HTM Notes: You�d think Orlando would have learned after Jeryl Sasser that average combo guards are combo guards for a reason � they�re not good enough to play either backcourt position. Gaines should be out of the league and playing in Europe by the end of the calendar year. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Magic (38), Rockets (10) Current Team: Bucks (11) Jamison Brewer Overall 59 (up from 56) Close 60 (down from 62) Med 63 3pt 65 (down from 67) FT 50 Layup 82 (from 70 default) Dunk 70 (up from 50) Handle 80 Pass 56 PostOff 50 PostDef 55 (up from 50) Block 56 Steal 73 RebOff 57 (up from 50) RebDef 63 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (up from 55) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 15 (down from 20) Med Tendency 20 (down from 25) 3pt Tendency 25 (up from 5) Drive Tendency 60 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamison_brewer/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamison_brewer.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamison_Brewer Notes: Pacers 4th string PG for the last few years. Hasn�t really improved since entering the league, and will probably find himself out quickly if that doesn�t change. Isiah Thomas seems to love the guy (probably the only person in the league who does), so he brought him to the Knicks to be their fourth string PG. Can�t even shoot free throws, he�s probably the worst FT shooting guard in the league by far, and probably one of the five or ten worst FT shooters in the entire league. Little passing skills either. His only value is his defense, and he can dunk. Why don�t the Knicks take a chance on Queens native Omar Cook? Cook can play defense and can�t shoot either, but his PG skills are vastly better than Brewer�s. Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (2 games, 0.5 ppg) Former Teams: Pacers (36), Knicks (18), Spurs (0) Current Team: FREE AGENT Charlie Ward (RETIRED) Overall 72 (up from 70) Close 70 (down from 82) Med 68 3pt 76 FT 81 (down from 85) Layup 80 Dunk 50 Handle 80 (down from 85) Pass 67 (up from 61) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 78 (up from 72) RebOff 53 RebDef 65 Speed 80 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charlie_ward/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charlie_ward.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Ward Notes: Highlight of his career came when the Garden chanted his name� Charlie, Charlie� for his playoff heroics against the Heat. Won the Heisman Award in college, but was considered by most too small to play football. I�d have to agree, since he�s been plagued by knee trouble, and football is much more physical. His football physicality shows when he�s drawing charges from the opposition, he takes more REAL charges than noted flopper Derek Fisher. Retired to be an assistant coach on the Rockets with former coach Jeff Van Gundy and former teammate Patrick Ewing. Years Pro: 11 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 55 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (67 games, 5.5 ppg) Former Teams: Knicks (580), Spurs (36), Rockets (14) Current Team: RETIRED *********************************************************************** B. Shooting Guards Rating � Player (Version last updated) 99 � Kobe Bryant (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 97 � Dwyane Wade (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 96 � Allen Iverson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 96 � Tracy McGrady (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) 95 � Paul Pierce (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) 92 � Vince Carter (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 92 � Ray Allen (2.2) 89 � Richard Hamilton (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 88 � Manu Ginobili (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 87 � Michael Redd (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 87 � Joe Johnson (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 86 � Jason Richardson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 85 � Ricky Davis (2.3) (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Larry Hughes (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 83 � Stephen Jackson (2.3) (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 83 � Eddie Jones (2.2) 82 � Ben Gordon (2.2) 82 � Bonzi Wells (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Cuttino Mobley (2.2) 81 � Mike Miller (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Michael Finley (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Shane Battier (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) 80 � Andre Iguodala (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Raja Bell (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Jamal Crawford (2.0) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Jerry Stackhouse (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Brent Barry (2.2) 79 � Jalen Rose (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Juan Dixon (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Antonio Daniels (2.2) 78 � Eddie House (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 78 � David Wesley (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Marquis Daniels (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Derek Anderson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Mickael Pietrus (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Kirk Snyder (2.2) 76 � Greg Buckner (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Josh Childress (2.2) 76 � Fred Jones (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Jim Jackson (2.3) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Trenton Hassell (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Kevin Martin (2.2) 75 � Francisco Garcia (2.2) 75 � Penny Hardaway (2.2) (FREE AGENT) 75 � Aaron McKie (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Ronald Murray (2.2) 74 � Gordan Giricek (2.3) 74 � Voshon Lenard (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Tony Allen (2.3) 74 � J.R. Smith (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Rashad McCants (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Maurice Evans (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Carlos Delfino (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � DeShawn Stevenson (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Devin Brown (2.3) 73 � Matt Carroll (2.3) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Kareem Rush (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Keith Bogans (2.2) 72 � Zoran Planinic (2.2) 72 � Antoine Wright (2.2) 72 � Gerald Green (2.2) 72 � DerMarr Johnson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Julius Hodge (2.2) 72 � Willie Green (2.3) 71 � Aleksandar Pavlovic (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 71 � Dahntay Jones (2.2) 70 � Richie Frahm (2.3) 70 � Boris Diaw (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) 69 � Ira Newble (2.2) 69 � Martell Webster (2.2) 69 � Bernard Robinson (2.2) 67 � Dijon Thompson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Quinton Ross (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) 64 � C.J. Miles (1.1) 79 � Allan Houston (1.6) (RETIRED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Kobe Bryant (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 99 (up from 98) (from 97 default) Close 99 Med 96 (up from 94) (from 92 default) 3pt 79 FT 84 (up from 82) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 97 (down from 99) (from 95 default) Handle 90 Pass 77 (up from 75) PostOff 85 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 62 (down from 70) Steal 80 (up from 72) RebOff 58 RebDef 71 (up from 70) Speed 90 Stam 99 Dur 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default) DefAwr 90 OffAwr 95 ClutchOff 99 ClutchDef 75 Close Tendency 85 (up from 80) Med Tendency 99 (up from 90) 3pt Tendency 60 (down from 70) Drive Tendency 90 Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 70) ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kobe_bryant/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kobe_bryant.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_bryant http://www.82games.com/02LAL5A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03LAL6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04LAL6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL7D.HTM Notes: Kobe always gets compared to MJ, but let�s be fair. MJ cheated on his wife while they were married, but he was never dumb enough to get caught. This is the prevailing reason why Kobe, no matter what he does in the rest of his career, will always be one level below MJ. Kobe got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, and got his reputation stained. MJ never did. Kobe was the youngest player to ever play in an all-star game, he set the NBA record for threes in a game with 12 (later tied by Donyell Marshall), and became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 points (off course, the main reason he�s the youngest is he didn�t go to college, LeBron is also on pace to break that record). Kobe learned last season that life without Shaq or Phil was quite a bit harder. He should consider himself fortunate that one of the two came back. With the return of Phil Jackson, Kobe has been able to get easier shots within the offense, and is jacking up more shots than ever before. He is averaging around 26 field goals attempted per game. Kobe recently went off for �62 points in three quarters�. The basketball community has gone wild over this �feat� but I don�t see it as anymore impressive than past 60-point games from NBA players. For one, Kobe had zero assists in this game, whereas other 60-point gamers have had around 5 assists in the game. For two, Kobe had 31 FGA in 33 minutes. Three quarters doesn�t really matter, because Kobe got as many touches in those three quarters as he does in most four-quarter games where he explodes (which is a pretty good indicator that Dallas� defense of him was absolutely horrendous). Kobe was also the beneficiary of a slew of technical fouls that got him some extra points in his record third quarter. There have been many basketball �experts� who say that had the game been competitive, Kobe would have stayed in, he would have had a 70 or 80-point game. To this I say, had the game been competitive (meaning, had Dallas actually played defense), Kobe wouldn�t have had 62 points anyway, and if anything he would have finished the game with that same 62 points. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 10 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 164 All-Star Selections: 8 (97-98, 2000-2006, 8 starts, 1 MVP) All-Star Game MVP: 1 (01-02) All-NBA First Team: 3 (2002-2004) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (99-00) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (98-99, 04-05) All-Defensive First Team: 3 (99-00, 02-03, 03-04) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (00-01, 01-02) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 4x, Second Round 3x (3 rings, 119 games, 22.6 ppg) Current Team: Lakers (627) Dwyane Wade (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 97 Close 99 Med 88 3pt 66 (up from 56) (from 74 default) FT 79 (up from 77) (from 76 default) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 93 (up from 89) (from 90 default) Handle 90 Pass 87 (up from 82) PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 72 (down from 77) Steal 90 (up from 82) RebOff 62 (up from 59) RebDef 72 (up from 67) Speed 95 Stam 99 Dur 90 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 90 Dunk Tendency 70 (up from 65) ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating) ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dwyane_wade/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dwyane_wade.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dwyanewade.htm http://www.dwyanewade.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwyane_Wade http://www.82games.com/03MIA3D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04MIA3D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA4D.HTM Notes: Wade has played great, even drawing consideration for Rookie of the Year from those who don�t have their heads stuck up LeBron and Melo�s collective asses. Ultimately, the fact that he missed so many games killed his chances. The Miami Heat were back in the playoffs, and Wade was a big reason why. The scariest part of all is he�s a SG playing out of position at PG. In one season he�s probably played more playoff games than LeBron/Melo will in the next 3 years. With Shaq in town, it�s likely that Wade will play more playoff games in the next three years than LeBron/Melo will play in their entire careers. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 67 All-Star selections: 2 (04-05, 05-06, 1 start) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05) All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (27 games, 22.9 ppg) Current Team: Heat (138) Allen Iverson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 96 Close 99 Med 90 (up from 84) 3pt 78 FT 80 (down from 84) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 60 Handle 99 (up from 95) Pass 87 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 88 (down from 92) RebOff 53 RebDef 58 Speed 99 Stam 99 Dur 95 (from 90 default) DefAwr 85 (down from 90) OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 90 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 99 Dunk Tendency 5 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/allen_iverson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/allen_iverson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Iverson http://www.alleniversonlive.com/ http://www.aichamber.net/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI1D.HTM Notes: The shortest MVP in NBA history (Nate Archibald was an inch taller). I think it�s fair to say that moving Iverson back to PG was a success; he had a monster statistical season (leading the league in scoring and ranking fifth in assists) and led the Sixers back to the playoffs. Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 10 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 229 Most Valuable Player: 1 (00-01) All-Star selections: 7 (2000-2006, 7 starts) All-Star Game MVP: 2 (00-01, 04-05) All-NBA First Team: 3 (98-99, 00-01, 04-05) All-NBA Second Team: 3 (99-00, 01-02, 02-03) Scoring Titles: 4 (98-99, 00-01, 01-02, 04-05) Steal King: 3 (2001-2003) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (62 games, 30.6 ppg) Current Team: 76�ers (610) Tracy McGrady (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) Paul Pierce (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) Vince Carter (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 92 (up from 91) (from 92 default) Close 99 Med 92 (up from 89) 3pt 83 (from 88 default) FT 82 (down from 83) (from 82 default) Layup 99 (from 90 default) Dunk 99 Handle 90 Pass 72 (up from 68) PostOff 85 (up from 80) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 67 Steal 76 (down from 81) RebOff 66 (up from 58) RebDef 73 (up from 70) Speed 85 Stam 99 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 80 (up from 75) Dunk Tendency 70 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vince_carter/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vince_carter.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Carter http://www.82games.com/04TOR5D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04NJN6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN5D.HTM Notes: Was the next MJ until injuries, Kobe, and T-Mac came along. Really returned to form after being traded to New Jersey. He averaged 30.2 ppg in February, and 32.3 ppg in April (.502 FG%, .478 3pt%), improbably leading the Nets to the playoffs. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 8 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 98 All-Star selections: 7 (2000-2006, 5 starts, technically 6 as he was forced out of the starting lineup in 2003 so Michael Jordan could start) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (00-01) Rookie of the Year: 1 (98-99) Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2000) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (19 games, 25.9 ppg) Former Teams: Raptors (403) Current Team: Nets (57) Ray Allen Overall 92 (up from 91) Close 99 Med 96 3pt 86 (up from 83) FT 91 (up from 88) Layup 86 (from 90 default) Dunk 79 (from 75 default) Handle 85 Pass 66 (up from 63) PostOff 75 (down from 80) PostDef 70 Block 53 (up from 51) Steal 68 (up from 66) RebOff 56 RebDef 60 Speed 85 Stam 99 Dur 85 (down from 90) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 90 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 55 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ray_allen.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA5D.HTM Notes: Won the 2001 Long Distance Shootout. Shares the NBA record for threes in a half with eight. Was been connected to Vince Carter and Baron Davis in trade rumors due to his pending free agency, but he re- signed with Seattle to a large contract. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 10 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 102 All-Star selections: 6 (2000-2002, 2004-2006) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (00-01) Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2001) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (37 games, 24.9 ppg) Former Teams: Bucks (494) Current Team: Sonics (163) Richard Hamilton (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 89 (from 88 default) Close 99 Med 94 3pt 83 (from 75 default) FT 87 (from 86 default) Layup 91 (from 90 default) Dunk 65 (up from 60) Handle 85 Pass 71 PostOff 75 PostDef 60 Block 53 Steal 64 RebOff 56 RebDef 58 Speed 80 Stam 99 Dur 90 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 90 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richard_hamilton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/richard_hamilton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hamilton_%28basketball_player%29 http://www.82games.com/04DET8D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET5D.HTM Notes: Did better as MJ�s Scottie than Stackhouse did. Is like Reggie Miller, but without the three-point range. Better at moving without the ball than any other guard in the league now that Reggie has retired. Rip is one of the best players in the league to never make an all-star team. That could change this season. Years Pro: 7 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 70 All-Star selections: 1 (05-06) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x (1 ring, 65 games, 17.3 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (212) Current Team: Pistons (236) Manu Ginobili (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 88 (down from 89) (from 90 default) Close 94 (down from 99) Med 83 (down from 84) 3pt 81 (from 83 default) FT 79 (up from 75) (from 80 default) Layup 97 (up from 93) (from 95 default) Dunk 79 (from 75 default) Handle 85 Pass 72 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 64 (up from 60) Steal 89 (from 91 default) RebOff 58 RebDef 73 Speed 90 Stam 95 Dur 80 (up from 75) (from 90 default) DefAwr 85 OffAwr 85 (down from 90) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/emanuel_ginobili/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/emanuel_ginobili.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS5D.HTM Notes: Was one of the best players in Europe before coming to the NBA. Won an Olympic Gold Medal with Argentina in the 2004 Olympics, defeating the US team en route to the gold. Followed that up by lighting up Detroit in the NBA Finals, capturing an NBA Championship. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 56 All-Star selections: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x (2 rings, 57 games, 14.6 ppg) Current Team: Spurs (220) Michael Redd (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 87 (from 86 default) Close 97 (up from 94) Med 91 3pt 87 (down from 90) (from 81 default) FT 85 Layup 84 (up from 82) (from 85 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 60 (up from 57) PostOff 75 PostDef 65 Block 51 Steal 66 (up from 61) RebOff 58 RebDef 60 Speed 80 Stam 95 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 60 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 30 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_redd/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_redd.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/michaelredd.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Redd http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL5D.HTM Notes: Runner up Sixth Man of the Year in 02-03, and went on to make the All-NBA Third Team as a starter in 03-04. He helped make the Bucks a playoff team, in a year where most people (but not me) had them projected for last place. Set the NBA record with most three�s in a quarter with 8. Signed with Dallas in restricted free agency for very little money (right before he broke out), and Milwaukee matched at the very last minute. Many people thought he�d sign with Cleveland to team up with LeBron, but he re-signed in Milwaukee rather than play second fiddle. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 65 All-Star selections: 1 (03-04) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 13.5 ppg) Current Team: Bucks (312) Joe Johnson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 87 (up from 83) (from 84 default) Close 97 (up from 94) (from 92 default) Med 88 (up from 86) (from 84 default) 3pt 82 (up from 79) (from 90 default) FT 80 (up from 75) Layup 89 (up from 86) (from 85 default) Dunk 76 (from 70 default) Handle 85 Pass 80 (up from 62) PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 58 (up from 54) Steal 72 (up from 63) RebOff 58 RebDef 60 (down from 65) Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 95 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 55) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joe_johnson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joe_johnson.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joejohnson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Johnson_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/04PHO6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL3D.HTM Notes: Broke out two seasons ago, averaging 20 ppg in a starting role after Marbury and Penny were traded. He was second in the league in 3pt% this year, mostly thanks to Steve Nash. It�s still early, but JJ�s 3pt% is hovering around the .305 mark it was pre-Nash. Good thing the Hawks ridiculously overpaid for him, right? Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 56 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (15 games, 13.4 ppg) Former Teams: Celtics (48), Suns (275) Current Team: Hawks Jason Richardson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 86 (from 85 default) Close 97 Med 86 3pt 83 (from 79 default) FT 68 (up from 66) (from 69 default) Layup 93 (from 85 default) Dunk 99 Handle 80 Pass 62 (down from 65) PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 59 Steal 81 RebOff 62 RebDef 74 (up from 71) Speed 80 Stam 99 Dur 85 (up from 80) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 70 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_richardson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_richardson.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jasonrichardson.htm http://msuspartans.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec- rel/090200aaa.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Richardson http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW5D.HTM Notes: Promising young player who won the slam-dunk contest twice in his first two years. Really needs to work on his mid-range game if he wants to be a star. Otherwise he�s just another Ricky Davis. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 66 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors (312) Ricky Davis (NEW-Edit, EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 85 (up from 84) (from 82 default) Close 94 (from 92 default) Med 83 3pt 77 (from 79 default) FT 78 (down from 79) (from 82 default) Layup 92 (from 90 default) Dunk 95 Handle 85 Pass 74 (from 62 default) PostOff 80 (from 75 default) PostDef 70 Block 57 Steal 76 (from 73 default) RebOff 56 RebDef 65 (up from 55) Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 95 (up from 90) Dur 85 DefAwr 80 (from 75 default) OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 80 (from 75 default) Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ricky_davis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ricky_davis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Davis http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS5D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN9D.HTM Notes: Most famous for shooting the ball at his own basket so he could get a rebound and complete his triple double. Little did he know, that you can�t get a rebound by shooting at your own basket, you have to shoot at your opponent�s basket to get a rebound. Likes to put up good stats on bad teams. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 8 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 57 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 12.2 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (94), Heat (7), Cavaliers (183), Celtics (181) Current Team: T�Wolves Larry Hughes (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (from 85 default) Close 92 Med 79 3pt 73 FT 78 Layup 96 (from 90 default) Dunk 84 (from 80 default) Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 69 PostOff 70 (down from 75) PostDef 70 Block 55 Steal 86 (from 99 default) RebOff 53 (down from 58) RebDef 67 (down from 77) Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 95 Dur 70 (from 80 default) DefAwr 85 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/larry_hughes/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/larry_hughes.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Hughes http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE5D.HTM Notes: Why is everybody trying to convert him to a PG? He�s not a PG. When I saw him in his rookie year, he could hardly dribble the ball. Just let him play SG already, please. Yes, he�s borderline when it comes to most starting SGs. But do we see the Blazers trying to convert Derek Anderson to a PG? Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 8 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 68 All-Defensive First Team: 1 (04-05) Steals King: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x (18 games, 16.1 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (100), Warriors (200), Wizards (189) Current Team: Cavaliers Stephen Jackson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 83 (from 80 default) Close 89 Med 83 (from 78 default) 3pt 81 FT 79 (down from 83) Layup 88 (up from 86) (from 85 default) Dunk 85 (from 80 default) Handle 80 Pass 58 PostOff 80 (from 75 default) PostDef 75 (from 65 default) Block 63 (up from 55) Steal 79 (up from 77) RebOff 56 RebDef 68 (down from 73) Speed 80 (from 75 default) Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 (from 80 default) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephen_jackson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stephen_jackson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Jackson http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND6D.HTM Notes: Was acquired for Al Harrington, something Indiana might come to regret. Was suspended for 25 games due to his involvement in �Basketbrawl�. Jackson�s actions were arguably worse than Artest�s as Artest went into the stands in retaliation, whereas Jackson went into the stands and started swinging. Artest got the worse punishment because it wasn�t the first time he was a dumbass. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 6 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 38 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x (1 ring, 37 games, 13.9 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (77), Spurs (103), Hawks (80) Current Team: Pacers (51) Eddie Jones Overall 83 (up from 82) Close 87 Med 78 3pt 83 (up from 82) FT 81 Layup 87 (from 85 default) Dunk 77 (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 61 Steal 89 (up from 70) RebOff 53 RebDef 74 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_jones/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_jones.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jones_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/04MIA4D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM7D.HTM Notes: Eddie originally played with Shaq in LA, but was traded to make room for Kobe to start (and because Glen Rice was more of a SF at the time). Now Shaq has joined him in Miami, and Eddie will be looking to get the championships that he missed out on in LA. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 12 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 99 All-Star selections: 3 (96-97, 97-98, 99-00, 1 start) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (99-00) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (97-98, 99-00) Steal Titles: 1 (99-00) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 3x (71 games, 13.8 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (314), Hornets (102), Heat (352) Current Team: Grizzlies Ben Gordon Overall 82 Close 87 (down from 89) Med 83 3pt 88 (up from 85) FT 83 (down from 86) Layup 91 (from 85 default) Dunk 63 (from 60 default) Handle 85 Pass 60 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 (up from 50) Block 53 Steal 68 (up from 64) RebOff 54 (down from 56) RebDef 57 (down from 59) Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 80 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ben_gordon/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ben_gordon.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI4D.HTM Notes: Was sixth man of the year in his rookie year, and runner up in rookie of the year to Okafor. Gordon has not improved in his second season though, and his size is a bit of a liability at SG. The Bulls need a star player, so Gordon or Hinrich may be traded to acquire one and balance the roster. Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 33 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 14.5 ppg) Current Team: Bulls (82) Bonzi Wells (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 (up from 79) (from 82 default) Close 87 (from 92 default) Med 79 (from 83 default) 3pt 74 (up from 68) (from 77 default) FT 75 Layup 88 (up from 86) (from 80 default) Dunk 76 (from 80 default) Handle 80 Pass 58 (up from 56) PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 70 Block 68 Steal 92 RebOff 77 (up from 58) RebDef 82 (up from 74) Speed 80 Stam 90 (up from 85) Dur 80 (up from 70) (from 80 default) DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 60 (up from 45) Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 25 (down from 35) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bonzi_wells/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bonzi_wells.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonzi_Wells http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC6D.HTM Notes: Wells was traded to Memphis for Wesley Person and a first round pick, after getting suspended for cursing out then Blazer coach Maurice Cheeks. Wells was then banned from the Grizzlies bench during their playoff series against the Spurs. He was traded to the Kings in the Bobby Jackson trade. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 60 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (30 games, 11.2 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (310), Grizzlies (128) Current Team: Kings Ricky Davis (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) Cuttino Mobley Overall 81 Close 89 (down from 94) Med 81 (up from 79) 3pt 85 (down from 88) FT 84 (up from 82) Layup 88 (from 85 default) Dunk 76 (from 75 default) Handle 85 Pass 61 (up from 59) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 60 Steal 71 RebOff 55 RebDef 58 Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/cuttino_mobley/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/cuttino_mobley.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC7D.HTM Notes: Steve Francis� best friend. It�s only fitting that he was traded with him to Orlando. Ever since Mobley was traded, Francis has played like crap. Years Pro: 8 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (14 games, 12.4 ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (436), Magic (23), Kings (43) Current Team: Clippers Mike Miller (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (up from 78) (from 77 default) Close 92 (up from 89) Med 83 (from 79 default) 3pt 87 (from 88 default) FT 78 (down from 81) (from 72 default) Layup 78 (up from 74) (from 75 default) Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 63 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 60 (up from 57) Steal 62 RebOff 53 RebDef 85 (up from 80) (from 73 default) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 65) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 25 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_miller/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_miller.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Miller_%28basketball%29 http://www.mikemiller33.com/mm33/index.html http://www.82games.com/04MEM9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM5D.HTM Notes: Won rookie of the year in 00-01, perfectly displaying just how weak that draft class was. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 59 Rookie of the Year: 1 (00-01) Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (16 games, 9.1 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (194) Current Team: Grizzlies (157) Michael Finley (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (down from 82) Close 89 (down from 92) Med 83 3pt 83 (down from 86) FT 85 (up from 82) Layup 85 (down from 92) (from 85 default) Dunk 75 (down from 84) (from 80 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 55 Steal 59 RebOff 54 RebDef 70 (up from 65) Speed 80 (down from 85) Stam 90 Dur 85 (from 90 default) DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 (down from 85) Close Tendency 60 (down from 70) Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 70 (down from 80) Dunk Tendency 40 (down from 65) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_finley/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_finley.htm http://www.82games.com/04DAL7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS7D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 11 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 87 All-Star selections: 2 (99-00, 00-01) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (56 games, 17.8 ppg) Former Teams: Suns (109), Mavericks (626) Current Team: Spurs Shane Battier (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) Andre Iguodala (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (down from 81) (from 79 default) Close 82 (down from 89) Med 75 (down from 76) 3pt 80 (up from 76) FT 74 Layup 94 (from 80 default) Dunk 99 (up from 97) (from 90 default) Handle 80 (from 75 default) Pass 62 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (from 65 default) Block 60 (down from 68) Steal 85 (down from 90) RebOff 63 (up from 58) RebDef 75 (down from 80) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 95 DefAwr 85 (from 80 default) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andre_iguodala/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andre_iguodala.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI5D.HTM Notes: Drew a few comparisons to Paul Pierce, but I dunno� Pierce can shoot. Iguodala couldn�t even hit 30% of his threes in college, so he obviously doesn�t have much range. He�s a pretty good defensive player though. Iggy will fill the stat sheet in all five categories and shoots a decent percentage. He also figures to make a few all- defensive teams before all is said and done. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 45 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 9.8 ppg) Current Team: 76�ers (82) Raja Bell (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (up from 79) (from 73 default) Close 79 (from 75 default) Med 76 (from 73 default) 3pt 88 (from 84 default) FT 76 (from 75 default) Layup 78 (up from 74) (from 75 default) Dunk 68 (from 60 default) Handle 75 (from 70 default) Pass 63 (from 56 default) PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 55 (up from 53) Steal 72 (from 63 default) RebDef 56 RebOff 61 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 (from 80 default) DefAwr 90 (from 80 default) OffAwr 75 (from 70 default) Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 70 (from 35 default) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 10 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raja_bell/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/raja_bell.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO4D.HTM Notes: The pure example of how lazy Visual Concepts is when it comes to rating the lesser knowns of the NBA. Bell was by far the most underrated played in the game; he was Utah�s sixth man for most of the season. Yet the only ratings they opted to change were his 3pt (64 from 65) and Stam (90 from 88). They changed those ratings for EVERYBODY. They had time to make those tweaks for guys that retired like Randy Brown and Brent Price, but they couldn�t find time to give Bell the respect he is due? Not only that, but his position is off too, 90% of his minutes last year came at SG, not SF. Last year was an even bigger travesty, they actually changed his position to SG finally, but they still didn�t re-rate him. And even this year he�s still horribly rated. 70 handle for a SG? Get off your asses already, you want to take credit for rating all these players so well, how come you only bother with the top 50 players in the NBA? Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 30 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (35 games, 3.8 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (79), Mavericks (75), Jazz (145) Current Team: Suns Jamal Crawford (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (down from 81) (from 82 default) Close 87 Med 78 (from 76 default) 3pt 81 FT 83 (down from 84) Layup 93 (down from 96) (from 90 default) Dunk 76 (down from 84) (from 85 default) Handle 90 Pass 70 (up from 67) PostOff 65 (down from 70) PostDef 60 (down from 65) Block 56 (up from 54) Steal 72 (down from 75) RebOff 53 RebDef 66 (up from 54) Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 80 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 65 (down from 70) Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 75 (down from 90) Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 20 (down from 40) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamal_crawford/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamal_crawford.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK3D.HTM Notes: Crawford signed a 7-year contract with NY, so the Knicks better hope Marbury and him can play together. So far, the results have been ugly. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 50 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bulls (244) Current Team: Knicks (70) Jerry Stackhouse (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (from 78 default) Close 94 Med 77 (up from 75) 3pt 74 (down from 81) (from 72 default) FT 88 (from 85 default) Layup 95 (up from 90) Dunk 80 Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 59 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 54 Steal 73 RebOff 56 RebDef 63 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 70 (up from 60) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jerry_stackhouse/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jerry_stackhouse.htm http://www.jerrystackhouse.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Stackhouse http://www.82games.com/04DAL6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL6D.HTM Notes: The next MJ� where have we heard that before? He averaged 29.8 ppg for Detroit (second in the league) a few years ago, yet was only an all-star twice. We�ll see how the sixth man experiment works in Dallas. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 87 All-Star selections: 2 (99-00, 00-01) Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (31 games, 16.4 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (175), Pistons (337), Wizards (96) Current Team: Mavericks (56) Brent Barry Overall 80 Close 84 (down from 89) Med 79 (down from 81) 3pt 81 FT 84 Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 77 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 65 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 (down from 70) Block 59 Steal 68 (up from 61) RebOff 54 RebDef 65 Speed 75 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brent_barry/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brent_barry.htm http://www.youtube.com/w/NBA-Brent-Barry-%28must-see- mix%29?v=bhe0Xan_dZE&search=NBA http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS6D.HTM Notes: Easily the best player of Rick Barry�s three sons (the other two are Jon and Drew). Brent Barry was the first SG to start in Chicago after Jordan left. �Bones� acquired instant fame by winning the Slam Dunk contest in his rookie year, imitating Dr J�s dunk from the foul line. See, the movie was right, white men CAN jump. In perhaps the oddest trade Pat Riley made in Miami (which is saying a lot), Barry was acquired for the still effective Isaac Austin. Missing its depth at center, Miami lost in the playoffs as Barry wasn�t even included on the playoff roster. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 11 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 3pt% Titles: 1 (00-01) Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (1996) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 3x (1 ring, 36 games, 7.1 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (179), Heat (17), Bulls (37), Sonics (362) Current Team: Spurs (81) Jalen Rose (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 78) (from 81 default) Close 89 (down from 92) Med 81 (from 83 default) 3pt 79 (up from 72) (from 84 default) FT 80 (up from 76) (from 85 default) Layup 83 (from 85 default) Dunk 70 Handle 85 Pass 69 (up from 59) PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 52 Steal 62 RebOff 54 RebDef 61 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 60 (down from 70) Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 75 (down from 80) Dunk Tendency 25 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jalen_rose/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jalen_rose.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Rose http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK4D.HTM Notes: One of the better players in the league that has not been elected to an all-star team yet (and likely never will). He can play three positions, but doesn�t play much defense at any of them. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 12 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 86 Most Improved Player: 1 (99-00) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 2x, First Round 2x (58 games, 14.8 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (161), Pacers (402), Bulls (128), Raptors (177) Current Team: Knicks Juan Dixon (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 78) Close 82 Med 79 3pt 78 FT 83 Layup 87 (from 85 default) Dunk 53 (from 50 default) Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 65 PostOff 60 PostDef 50 Block 53 Steal 82 RebOff 54 (down from 57) RebDef 58 (down from 61) Speed 90 (up from 85) Stam 90 Dur 80 (from 75 default) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/juan_dixon/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/juan_dixon.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR2D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 4 Age: 27 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 11.4 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (176) Current Team: Blazers Antonio Daniels Overall 79 Close 87 Med 77 (down from 78) 3pt 70 (down from 75) FT 82 Layup 94 (from 90 default) Dunk 73 (from 65 default) Handle 85 Pass 76 PostOff 70 PostDef 60 Block 51 Steal 63 RebOff 52 RebDef 57 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_daniels/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_daniels.htm http://www.antoniodaniels.com/main.php%20 http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS3D.HTM Notes: The 1997 draft order was Duncan, Van Horn, Billups, and Daniels. Guess which of those four players was a bust? Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (1 ring, 59 games, 8.5 ppg) Former Teams: Grizzlies (74), Spurs (276), Blazers (67) Sonics (146) Current Team: Wizards Eddie House (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 78 (up from 75) Close 82 Med 81 (up from 70) 3pt 85 (from 87 default) FT 85 (from 81 default) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 66 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 60 (up from 55) Steal 76 (down from 87) RebOff 53 (down from 56) RebDef 55 (down from 58) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 70 (up from 55) 3pt Tendency 75 (up from 55) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 (from 20 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_house/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_house.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO2D.HTM Notes: Brother in law of Mike Bibby, and was Bibby�s backup last year in Sacramento. Has really found a home with the Phoenix Suns. House�s numbers off their bench have been nothing short of amazing. He�s currently 15th in the NBA in points per minute. Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 6 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (6 games, 7.8 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (169), Clippers (60), Bobcats (13), Bucks (5), Kings (50) Current Team: Suns David Wesley (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 78) Close 82 (down from 89) Med 78 3pt 83 (down from 84) (from 83 default) FT 82 (from 84 default) Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 53 (up from 50) Handle 85 Pass 63 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 52 Steal 71 (down from 76) RebOff 53 RebDef 55 Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_wesley/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_wesley.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU6D.HTM Notes: Best friend of the late Bobby Phills. Phills died while drag racing with Wesley at 100 mph. Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 12 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: 83 Playoff Experience: Second Round 3x, First Round 5x (55 games, 12.1 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (60), Celtics (207), Hornets (522) Current Team: Rockets (54) Marquis Daniels (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 79) (from 78 default) Close 84 Med 75 3pt 67 (down from 70) (from 68 default) FT 77 (from 74 default) Layup 88 (from 85 default) Dunk 76 (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 62 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 57 Steal 82 (down from 92) RebOff 65 (down from 70) RebDef 59 (down from 64) Speed 80 Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 75 (from 80 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marquis_daniels/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marquis_daniels.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_Daniels http://www.82games.com/04DAL5D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL4D.HTM Notes: Nellie found another gem. Daniels wasn�t drafted, but ended up making the All-Rookie Second team. He also was 14th in the league in FG%. Daniels averaged 15.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.0 apg, and 2.0 spg in the playoff series against the Kings. In 15 games as a starter in the regular season, Daniels averaged 17.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.7 spg, and 0.5 bpg, with a .518 FG%. In 8 April games, Daniels averaged 20.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.1 apg, 2.3 spg, and 0.4 bpg, with a .520 FG%. Antoine who? Daniels forced Walker to play center, and essentially forced the former all-star out of town in the offseason. Not bad for a kid who wasn�t drafted. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 33 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (16 games, 9.4 ppg) Current Team: Mavericks (116) Derek Anderson Overall 77 (up from 75) (from 76 default) Close 82 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 77 (up from 75) (from 83 default) FT 85 (up from 84) (from 82 default) Layup 86 (from 80 default) Dunk 75 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 68 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 53 Steal 68 RebOff 55 RebDef 73 (up from 61) Speed 85 Stam 85 Dur 70 (down from 75) DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/derek_anderson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/derek_anderson.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU6D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 9 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (16 games) Former Teams: Cavaliers (104), Clippers (64), Spurs (82), Blazers (244), Rockets (20) Current Team: Heat Mickael Pietrus (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 75) (from 76 default) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 79 FT 68 (up from 58) (from 70 default) Layup 87 (from 80 default) Dunk 82 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 Block 61 Steal 72 (down from 75) RebOff 63 RebDef 60 (down from 65) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 (from 85 default) DefAwr 85 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mickael_pietrus/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mickael_pietrus.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mickaelpietrus.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW6D.HTM Notes: Solid defensive player on the Warriors, he will undoubtedly have a huge role in the team�s future success. The Warriors played like a playoff caliber team after the trade for Baron Davis, and Pietrus was a big reason. He averaged 10.9 ppg on .495 fg% in March, and 12.0 ppg on .505 fg% in April. This season Pietrus has taken the starting job from fixture Mike Dunleavy, which has Golden State looking to trade the former 3rd pick whose contract they extended for big bucks. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors (120) Kirk Snyder Overall 76 (up from 71) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 79 (up from 75) FT 71 (up from 67) Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 77 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 65 (up from 54) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 68 (down from 72) Steal 68 RebOff 66 RebDef 59 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kirk_snyder/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kirk_snyder.htm http://www.82games.com/04UTA8D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Jazz (68) Current Team: Hornets Greg Buckner (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 72) Close 72 (up from 50) Med 70 3pt 78 (from 82 default) FT 75 (down from 78) Layup 76 (from 75 default) Dunk 62 (up from 56) (from 55 default) Handle 75 Pass 61 PostOff 65 PostDef 70 Block 52 Steal 88 RebOff 61 RebDef 65 Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 85 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/greg_buckner/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/greg_buckner.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN6D.HTM Notes: A defensive specialist. You know, I think a lot of these guys got that label because they played in Dallas, because they were the only guys on Dallas that actually could play defense, and since they were all undersized SGs playing out of position at SF. Raja Bell, Adrian Griffin, and Buckner all apply here. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 36 Playoff Experience: Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (27 games, 3.4 ppg) Former Teams: Mavericks (129), 76�ers (128) Current Team: Nuggets (70) Josh Childress Overall 76 (up from 74) Close 82 (down from 84) Med 75 3pt 74 (up from 68) FT 79 (down from 82) Layup 77 (from 75 default) Dunk 78 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 75 PostDef 65 Block 66 (up from 64) Steal 76 (up from 71) RebOff 74 (down from 79) RebDef 74 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/josh_childress/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/josh_childress.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joshchildress.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_childress http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL7D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 27 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks (80) Fred Jones (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 74) Close 82 Med 75 (up from 70) 3pt 79 (from 83 default) FT 82 (down from 85) Layup 87 (from 80 default) Dunk 93 (from 95 default) Handle 80 Pass 61 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 62 Steal 65 RebOff 54 RebDef 65 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/fred_jones/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/fred_jones.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND5D.HTM Notes: The 2004 Slam Dunk Champion. He reminds me a little of Harold Miner (with better defense). Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2004) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (27 games, 4.4 ppg) Current Team: Pacers (177) Jim Jackson (NEW-Add, POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 75) (from 77 default) Close 79 (down from 89) Med 76 3pt 81 (up from 67) (from 89 default) FT 83 (up from 80) (from 86 default) Layup 79 (from 75 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 62 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 61 (up from 51) Steal 60 (up from 55) RebOff 55 RebDef 74 Speed 75 (down from 80) Stam 75 Dur 80 (from 85 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 35 (down from 50) Med Tendency 55 (down from 60) 3pt Tendency 60 (down from 70) Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 15 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jim_jackson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jimmy_jackson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jackson_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO7D.HTM Notes: Once was one of the three J�s in Dallas. Has traveled a lot since then. Houston is his tenth team, but it�s only going to be his second team he logs 100 games with. Hah, just when we thought Double J had found a home in Houston, they just dumped him on the Hornets for David Wesley. Expect the Hornets to trade JJ during the season, so Jackson will probably be with his 12th team this season. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 14 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (45 games, 10.4 ppg) Former Teams: Mavericks (289), Nets (31), 76�ers (48), Warriors (31), Blazers (49), Hawks (96), Cavaliers (39), Heat (55), Kings (63), Rockets (104), Hornets (0), Suns (67) Current Team: Lakers Trenton Hassell (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 75 (up from 70) (from 69 default) Close 75 Med 75 (up from 70) 3pt 73 (down from 79) (from 67 default) FT 77 (down from 79) Layup 86 (from 80 default) Dunk 72 (up from 68) (from 60 default) Handle 80 Pass 60 (up from 57) PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 64 Steal 54 RebOff 58 RebDef 55 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 85 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 20 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/trenton_hassell/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/trenton_hassell.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/trentonhassell.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trenton_Hassell http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN8D.HTM Notes: A defensive stopper, but 2K Sports doesn�t seem to realize that yet. Oh well. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 5 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 36 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (18 games, 7.7 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (160) Current Team: T�Wolves (163) Kevin Martin Overall 75 (up from 70) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 73 (down from 75) 3pt 79 (up from 71) FT 88 (up from 66) Layup 85 (up from 80) Dunk 78 (up from 72) (from 70 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 57 (up from 54) PostOff 65 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 56 Steal 74 (up from 69) RebOff 62 (down from 71) RebDef 69 (up from 59) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 50 (up from 35) Med Tendency 50 (up from 35) 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 70 (up from 65) Dunk Tendency 45 (up from 10) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_martin/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kevin_martin.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kevinmartin.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Martin_%28basketball_player%29 http://www.82games.com/04SAC5D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC4D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Kings (45) Francisco Garcia Overall 75 Close 77 (up from 75) Med 78 3pt 76 (down from 79) FT 80 (down from 86) Layup 81 (from 75 default) Dunk 67 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 62 (down from 65) PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 60 Block 76 (up from 70) Steal 75 (up from 70) RebOff 56 (up from 53) RebDef 70 (up from 60) Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 30) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 20 LINKS http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/franciscogarcia.asp http://www.hoopshype.com/players/francisco_garcia.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=123 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_garcia http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Kings Penny Hardaway Overall 75 (up from 74) Close 79 (down from 89) Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 73 FT 77 (up from 74) Layup 81 (from 75 default) Dunk 55 (down from 60) Handle 80 Pass 65 (up from 60) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 53 Steal 68 (down from 71) RebOff 55 RebDef 59 Speed 75 (down from 80) Stam 80 Dur 60 (down from 65) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anfernee_hardaway/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anfernee_hardaway.htm http://www.pennyhardaway.net/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK5D.HTM Notes: Birth name is Anfernee, nicknamed Penny because his grandmother said he was �pretty as a penny�. A rising superstar cut down by injuries. Vince Carter is another knee injury away from becoming Penny II, but that might be stretching it. Penny was on the All-NBA First Team twice, that�s how good he was. Pre-injury, he was scoring 21 ppg on 50% shooting with 7 assists, 5 boards, and 2 steals per game as Shaq�s sidekick. That�s eerily similar to what Dwyane Wade is doing next to Shaq right now. One of the most popular players in last 10 years, his Lil Penny commercials inspired bobbleheads everywhere. Unfortunately, injuries have degenerated Penny�s game so much that he�s not even a good scorer anymore. His minutes have dropped pretty every season since 98-99 (excluding his 00-01 season where he averaged 32 mpg). Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 13 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 125 All-Star selections: 4 (1995-1998, 4 starts) All-NBA First Team: 2 (94-95, 95-96) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (96-97) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (64 games, 20.4 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (369), Suns (236), Knicks (83), Magic (0) Current Team: FREE AGENT Aaron McKie (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 75 (down from 76) Close 75 (down from 84) Med 73 3pt 76 FT 78 (down from 83) Layup 76 (from 75 default) Dunk 55 Handle 80 Pass 62 PostOff 60 (up from 55) PostDef 65 Block 65 Steal 83 RebOff 55 RebDef 79 Speed 75 Stam 75 Dur 65 (from 80 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 60 (down from 70) Dunk Tendency 0 (down from 5) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/aaron_mckie/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/aaron_mckie.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Mckie http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL2D.HTM Notes: McKie and Iverson were the only players remaining from the Finals team from a few years ago (unless you also count Kevin Ollie, who they reacquired in the Eric Snow trade). It looks like he�s running out of steam and ending his career on a low note. Phil Jackson loves using big guards at PG, and McKie couldn�t even beat out Smush Parker for the starting job. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 12 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 62 Sixth Man of Year: 1 (00-01) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x First Round 6x (74 games, 9.6 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (167), Pistons (66), 76�ers (536) Current Team: Lakers Ronald Murray Overall 74 (down from 75) Close 87 Med 77 (down from 79) 3pt 67 (down from 70) FT 72 (down from 74) Layup 87 (from 80 default) Dunk 78 (from 75 default) Handle 85 (up from 80) Pass 68 (up from 59) PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 55 (down from 60) Steal 71 (down from 75) RebOff 54 RebDef 56 (down from 66) Speed 85 (up from 80) Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ronald_murray/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ronald_murray.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA4D.HTM Notes: One of the most improved players of the year. Was thought of as a throw in when the Payton/Allen deal went down. He averaged 21.5 ppg as a starter. He was benched though, because apparently he gives a lot of it back on the defensive end. Caused a fiasco in the 2K world. Badly needed to be added to the rosters last season, but VC never came through. They added him this year and badly overrated him. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (4 games, 3.0 ppg) Former Teams: Bucks (12), Sonics (181) Current Team: Cavaliers Gordan Giricek (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 (up from 72) Close 84 (up from 82) Med 78 3pt 80 (down from 81) FT 82 (up from 81) Layup 79 (up from 76) (from 75 default) Dunk 60 Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 60 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 66 RebOff 54 RebDef 69 (up from 66) Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 75 (up from 65) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gordan_giricek/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gordan_giricek.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA6D.HTM Notes: Gordan is currently on his third team in three seasons. That�ll happen when you drive your coaches crazy by breaking off plays and going for your own shot half the time. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 37 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 9.4 ppg) Former Teams: Grizzlies (49), Magic (75) Current Team: Jazz (106) Voshon Lenard (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (down from 76) (from 75 default) Close 82 (down from 84) Med 79 3pt 82 (from 78 default) FT 79 Layup 78 (from 75 default) Dunk 54 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 60 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 59 RebOff 52 RebDef 68 Speed 80 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 90 (from 99 default) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/voshon_lenard/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/voshon_lenard.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN5D.HTM Notes: A very good and underrated shooter. Nobody expected him to beat Peja in the shootout this year. I remember he in 98-99 he nearly changed the Miami/NY series. He was riding Riley�s bench the entire series, and then had 15 points (3-3 on 3�s) in garbage time of a loss. He quickly found himself back in the rotation the next game, but it was too little, too late, and the Heat became the second #1 seed to lose to a #8 seed. Lenard was 9-14 on 3�s that series. His .419 career 3pt% in the playoffs is indicative of how useful a weapon he can be on a playoff team. Years Pro: 11 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2004) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x (31 games, 12.5 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (249), Nuggets (151), Raptors (63), Nuggets (88) Current Team: Blazers Tony Allen (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 (down from 75) Close 79 Med 70 (down from 75) 3pt 74 (down from 76) FT 71 (down from 74) Layup 86 (from 90 default) Dunk 90 Handle 80 Pass 56 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 69 Steal 87 (down from 92) RebOff 68 (down from 72) RebDef 67 (down from 71) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 55 (down from 60) 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_allen/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_allen.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tonyallen.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Allen_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/04BOS4D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 24 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 2.7 ppg) Current Team: Celtics (77) J.R. Smith (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (down from 75) (from 73 default) Close 79 Med 76 (down from 81) (from 75 default) 3pt 79 (up from 74) FT 73 (up from 69) Layup 92 (down from 96) (from 95 default) Dunk 96 (down from 99) (from 90 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 70 (down from 75) PostDef 60 Block 53 Steal 69 RebOff 55 RebDef 63 (up from 53) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jr_smith/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jr_smith.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.R._Smith http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 23 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hornets (76) Rashad McCants (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (down from 75) Close 79 Med 78 3pt 80 (from 79 default) FT 70 (down from 73) Layup 80 Dunk 77 (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 (down from 65) PostOff 60 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 65 (up from 55) Steal 65 RebOff 56 RebDef 60 (down from 65) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 65 (from 60 default) Med Tendency 60 (from 50 default) 3pt Tendency 50 (from 30 default) Drive Tendency 70 (from 65 default) Dunk Tendency 45 (from 20 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rashad_mccants/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rashad_mccants.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/rashadmccants.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=12 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashad_McCants http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN6D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: T�Wolves Maurice Evans (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (up from 69) Close 77 (up from 72) Med 73 (up from 68) 3pt 78 (up from 77) (from 75 default) FT 77 (down from 80) (from 76 default) Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 77 (up from 68) (from 60 default) Handle 80 Pass 54 PostOff 70 (up from 60) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 60 (up from 55) Steal 75 (up from 70) RebOff 74 RebDef 65 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 50 (up from 5) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maurice_evans/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maurice_evans.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET7D.HTM Notes: Last played in the NBA in 01-02 with Minnesota. Became a star in Europe since then, and returned to the NBA. He worked himself into Sacramento�s rotation, and signed with the Pistons to fill the role Carlos Delfino seemingly cannot. Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 6.0 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (10), Kings (65) Current Team: Pistons Carlos Delfino (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 73 (down from 74) (from 73 default) Close 75 (down from 77) Med 73 3pt 75 (from 72 default) FT 68 (down from 70) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 57 PostOff 70 (up from 65) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 68 (up from 60) Steal 71 (down from 74) RebOff 62 (up from 56) RebDef 74 (up from 64) Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carlos_delfino/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carlos_delfino.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/carlosdelfino.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET4D.HTM Notes: 2003 Pistons first round draft choice won a gold medal with Manu Ginobili in the 2004 Olympics, defeating the Americans in the process. Clashed with Larry Brown, and should see more time with Flip Saunders in charge. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Pistons (30) DeShawn Stevenson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 73 (up from 68) (from 66 default) Close 79 (up from 70) (from 62 default) Med 73 (from 68 default) 3pt 70 (from 78 default) FT 74 (down from 75) (from 55 default) Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 82 (up from 79) (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 57 PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 65 (up from 55) Block 56 Steal 60 (up from 55) RebOff 58 RebDef 58 (up from 54) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 80 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 (up from 35) Med Tendency 50 (up from 45) 3pt Tendency 10 (down from 30) Drive Tendency 70 (from 65 default) Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/deshawn_stevenson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/deshawn_stevenson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeShawn_Stevenson http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL5D.HTM Notes: A SG that went to the NBA straight out of high school. To say that he has been less successful than other SGs who made the jump from high school would be the understatement of our lifetime. Years Pro: 6 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 26 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (5 games, 4.0 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (222) Current Team: Magic (81) Devin Brown (NEW-Edit) Overall 73 (up from 67) Close 77 (up from 75) Med 70 3pt 77 (down from 82) FT 79 (down from 81) Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 71 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 57 Steal 72 RebOff 64 (up from 56) RebDef 69 (down from 72) Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devin_brown/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/devin_brown.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA7D.HTM Notes: Brown was NBDL Rookie of the Year and NBDL MVP in 02-03. I guess that makes him the Wilt Chamberlain/Wes Unseld of the NBDL. Played high school and college ball in San Antonio, so it doesn�t take a genius to figure out why he got so many chances to make the Spurs. Years Pro: 4 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (1 ring, 21 games, 3.5 ppg) Former Teams: Spurs (7), Nuggets (3), Spurs (125) Current Team: Jazz Matt Carroll (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 73 (up from 70) Close 75 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 82 (up from 78) FT 81 (down from 84) Layup 76 Dunk 58 Handle 80 Pass 63 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 72 RebOff 53 RebDef 66 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_carroll/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_carroll.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Carroll_%28basketballer%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA5D.HTM Notes: Went undrafted but impressed in Knicks� training camp back in 2003, being cut on the final day of training camp. Last year he was a top scorer in the NBDL, and turned it into a backup role on the Bobcats. Carroll will get an increase in minutes due to the departure of Jason Kapono. Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Blazers (13), Spurs (3) Current Team: Bobcats (25) Kareem Rush (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (from 75 default) Close 77 Med 75 (down from 76) 3pt 82 (down from 84) FT 73 (down from 76) Layup 81 (from 80 default) Dunk 63 (from 60 default) Handle 80 Pass 58 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 (up from 55) Block 55 Steal 60 RebOff 54 RebDef 57 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (from 75 default) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 10 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kareem_rush/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kareem_rush.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA6D.HTM Notes: Buried the T�Wolves in the playoffs by going 6-6 on threes in game 6 (that�s 18 points). He scored only 12 points in 14 games with the Lakers this season before being traded to Charlotte for a draft pick. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (31 games, 3.6 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (162) Current Team: Bobcats (34) Keith Bogans Overall 72 (up from 69) Close 72 (up from 70) Med 68 3pt 78 FT 74 (up from 73) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 53 Steal 81 RebOff 60 RebDef 60 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keith_bogans/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keith_bogans.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/keithbogans.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA4D.HTM Notes: Was traded to the Bobcats for Brandon Hunter due to Orlando�s glut at SG. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Magic (73), Bobcats (115) Current Team: Rockets Zoran Planinic Overall 72 Close 79 (down from 82) Med 75 (down from 76) 3pt 78 FT 66 (down from 70) Layup 73 (from 70 default) Dunk 64 (from 60 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 62 (up from 59) PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 74 (down from 81) RebOff 59 RebDef 66 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 15 (down from 30) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zoran_planinic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zoran_planinic.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/zoranplaninic.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN4D.HTM Notes: A nice Euro prospect. If he puts on weight, he�ll be able to play all of the perimeter positions. Was supposed to get more PT now that Kittles and Harris are gone, but hasn�t because of injuries and the acquisition of Vince Carter. Still a versatile backup though. Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (9 games, 0.1 ppg) Current Team: Nets (92) Antoine Wright Overall 72 (down from 73) Close 75 Med 73 3pt 77 FT 69 Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 78 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 65 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 60 Steal 65 RebOff 56 RebDef 75 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antoine_wright/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antoine_wright.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN6D.HTM Notes: Solid collegiate scorer that may see time off the bench in New Jersey. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Nets Gerald Green Overall 72 Close 77 Med 76 (down from 79) 3pt 76 FT 74 Layup 87 (from 85 default) Dunk 89 (from 90 default) Handle 80 Pass 65 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 70 Steal 65 RebOff 59 RebDef 70 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gerald_green/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gerald_green.htm Notes: Was compared by some to Tracy McGrady, and was projected to be drafted high in the lottery. Instead he fell all the way to the Celtics at 18th overall, yet another steal for Danny Ainge. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Celtics DerMarr Johnson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (up from 68) (from 69 default) Close 77 (up from 70) Med 71 (up from 66) 3pt 75 (from 81 default) FT 79 Layup 86 (from 85 default) Dunk 79 (up from 76) (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 57 PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 60 Block 71 (up from 64) Steal 71 (from 76 default) RebOff 59 RebDef 63 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 40 (up from 30) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dermarr_johnson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dermarr_johnson.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN8D.HTM Notes: Former sixth pick was a bust even before he injured his neck in a car accident. With Voshon Lenard done for the year, DerMarr will need to step up his shooting, while Greg Buckner and Bryon Russell will have to step up their defense to compensate for DerMarr�s sheer lack of it. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 28 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (7 games, 4.1 ppg) Former Teams: Hawks (150), Knicks (21) Current Team: Nuggets (71) Julius Hodge Overall 72 (down from 73) Close 72 Med 73 3pt 68 FT 68 Layup 86 (from 80 default) Dunk 76 (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 65 PostOff 70 PostDef 60 Block 60 Steal 70 RebOff 70 RebDef 75 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 3 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/julius_hodge/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/julius_hodge.htm Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Nuggets Willie Green (NEW-Add) Overall 72 (up from 68) Close 75 Med 73 3pt 74 FT 76 (down from 78) Layup 82 (up from 77) (from default) Dunk 69 (up from 64) (from default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 63 PostOff 60 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 54 Steal 72 RebOff 55 RebDef 70 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 55) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 20 (up from 10) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/willie_green/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/willie_green.htm http://www.82games.com/03PHI2D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04PHI4D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 5.4 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (110) Current Team: 76�ers Aleksandar Pavlovic (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 71 (up from 70) Close 77 (up from 65) Med 73 3pt 81 FT 72 (up from 69) Layup 73 (from 75 default) Dunk 71 (from 70 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 57 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 54 Steal 71 (down from 74) RebOff 54 RebDef 55 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 10) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/aleksandar_pavlovic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/aleksandar_pavlovic.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/alexsandarpavlovic.htm http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=ANE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandar_Pavlovic http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE8D.HTM Notes: Was selected by the Bobcats in the expansion draft, and traded to Cleveland for a future lottery protected first round pick. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 3 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Jazz (79) Current Team: Cavaliers (65) Dahntay Jones Overall 71 (up from 69) Close 72 Med 70 3pt 74 (down from 78) FT 65 (down from 69) Layup 79 (from 75 default) Dunk 79 (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 53 PostOff 65 PostDef 70 Block 65 Steal 63 (up from 59) RebOff 58 (up from 54) RebDef 69 (up from 63) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 70 DefAwr 75 (up from 65) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 20 (up from 10) Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 30 (down from 45) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 20) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dahntay_jones/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dahntay_jones.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dahntayjones.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahntay_Jones http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM6D.HTM Notes: Was traded by the Celtics with Troy Bell for Marcus Banks and Kendrick Perkins. None of the aforementioned players has made much of an impact yet. Should not be confused with former Knick/Celtic bust Dontae Jones. Well, not yet anyway. He�s also Al Harrington�s cousin, not that you probably care. Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 7.3 ppg) Current Team: Grizzlies (72) Richie Frahm (NEW-Edit) Overall 70 (down from 71) Close 70 (down from 89) Med 75 3pt 82 FT 84 (down from 88) Layup 74 (from 75 default) Dunk 55 Handle 75 Pass 60 (up from 55) PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 57 Steal 61 (down from 66) RebOff 55 (down from 60) RebDef 64 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richie_frahm/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/richie_frahm.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richie_Frahm http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN7D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 3 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Sonics (54), Blazers (43), T�Wolves (25) Current Team: Rockets Boris Diaw (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) Ira Newble Overall 69 (up from 67) Close 72 Med 66 3pt 72 FT 79 (down from 80) Layup 72 (from 70 default) Dunk 76 (from 70 default) Handle 70 Pass 56 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 57 Steal 65 RebOff 60 RebDef 58 Speed 75 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 15 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ira_newble/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ira_newble.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE7D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 32 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Spurs (27), Hawks (115) Current Team: Cavaliers (138) Martell Webster Overall 69 (down from 71) Close 72 (down from 82) Med 76 (down from 79) 3pt 76 (down from 79) FT 80 (down from 86) Layup 76 (from 75 default) Dunk 72 (from 65 default) Handle 75 Pass 55 (down from 65) PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 60 Steal 55 (down from 60) RebOff 53 (down from 58) RebDef 57 (down from 65) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 35 (down from 45) Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 60 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/martell_webster/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/martell_webster.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/martellwebster.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=279 http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR6D.HTM Notes: Good spot up shooter (especially for a player coming out of high school), but needs to develop other areas of his game. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Blazers Bernard Robinson Overall 69 (up from 67) Close 70 Med 63 3pt 64 (down from 71) FT 74 (up from 69) Layup 78 (from 75 default) Dunk 76 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 58 PostOff 60 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 59 Steal 88 (up from 68) RebOff 60 RebDef 72 (up from 67) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 25) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bernard_robinson/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bernard_robinson.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA8D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bobcats (31) Dijon Thompson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 67 (from 66 default) Close 72 Med 70 3pt 75 (from 71 default) FT 80 Layup 82 (from 85 default) Dunk 79 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 55 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 60 Steal 65 (from 60 default) RebOff 52 RebDef 65 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dijon_thompson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dijon_thompson.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=112 http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO5D.HTM Notes: Thompson was traded to the Suns as part of the Q-Rich deal. He�s a good scorer but horrendous defender. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Suns Quinton Ross (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) C.J. Miles Overall 64 Close 62 Med 70 3pt 71 FT 63 Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 76 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 55 PostOff 65 PostDef 55 Block 60 Steal 60 RebOff 65 RebDef 70 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/cj_miles/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/cj_miles.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=276 Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 18 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Jazz Allan Houston (RETIRED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (down from 81) Close 87 (down from 97) Med 84 3pt 82 FT 90 (up from 86) Layup 74 (down from 75) Dunk 54 (down from 55) Handle 80 Pass 58 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 56 RebOff 51 RebDef 51 Speed 75 (down from 85) Stam 85 Dur 70 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 (down from 85) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 Notes: Had two 50-point games in 02-03, averaging a career high 22.5 ppg. But since then, the normally durable Houston has had his knee fall apart on him, and injuries are severely limiting his court time. It was thought that Houston would be waived to save the Knicks 40 million dollars on the luxury tax, but they decided not to. If Houston medically retires during training camp, the Knicks will save approximately 80 million dollars because insurance would cover his contract. Years Pro: 12 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 83 All-Star selections: 2 (99-00, 00-01) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (63 games, 19.3 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (237), Knicks (602) Current Team: RETIRED *********************************************************************** C. Small Forwards Rating � Player (Version last updated) 97 � Paul Pierce (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 95 � Tracy McGrady (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 94 � LeBron James (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 92 � Shawn Marion (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 90 � Ron Artest (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 89 � Andrei Kirilenko (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 87 � Rashard Lewis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 87 � Carmelo Anthony (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 86 � Lamar Odom (2.2) 86 � Grant Hill (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 86 � Corey Maggette (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 85 � Richard Jefferson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Peja Stojakovic (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Shane Battier (2.3) (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 83 � Tayshaun Prince (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Josh Howard (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Wally Szczerbiak (2.3) 82 � Boris Diaw (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Ricky Davis (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) 82 � Stephen Jackson (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) 81 � Gerald Wallace (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Matt Harpring (2.3) 80 � Caron Butler (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Luol Deng (2.2) 80 � Andres Nocioni (2.2) 80 � Morris Peterson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � James Posey (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Danny Granger (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Darius Miles (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Bobby Simmons (2.2) 79 � Mike Dunleavy (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Quentin Richardson (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Hedo Turkoglu (2.2) 79 � Keith Van Horn (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Bruce Bowen (2.3) 77 � Toni Kukoc (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Jim Jackson (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) 76 � Desmond Mason (2.3) 76 � Adrian Griffin (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Marvin Williams (2.2) 76 � Kyle Korver (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Josh Smith (2.3) 75 � Jumaine Jones (2.3) 75 � James Jones (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 75 � Tim Thomas (2.3) 75 � Ruben Patterson (2.3) 75 � Ryan Gomes (2.3) 75 � Devean George (2.3) 75 � Luke Walton (2.3) 74 � Jared Jeffries (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Qyntel Woods (2.3) 74 � Scott Padgett (2.3) 74 � Lamond Murray (2.3) 74 � Viktor Khryapa (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Jiri Welsch (2.2) 74 � Marcus Fizer (2.3) (FREE AGENT) 73 � Damien Wilkins (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Joey Graham (2.3) 73 � Luke Jackson (2.2) 73 � Lee Nailon (1.5) (FREE AGENT) 72 � David Lee (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Shandon Anderson (2.3) 72 � Rodney White (1.4) (EUROPE) 71 � Trevor Ariza (2.2) 71 � Linas Kleiza (2.3) 71 � Ersan Ilyasova (2.0) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 70 � Jason Kapono (2.1) 70 � Eric Piatkowski (2.2) 70 � Travis Outlaw (2.2) 70 � Sergei Monia (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 70 � Quinton Ross (2.3) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 70 � James Singleton (2.3) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 69 � Bostjan Nachbar (2.2) 69 � Matt Barnes (2.2) 69 � Aleksandar Pavlovic (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) 68 � Justin Reed (1.3) 68 � Ronald Dupree (1.5) 68 � Stacey Augmon (2.2) 67 � Hakim Warrick (2.2) 67 � Ryan Bowen (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Nikoloz Tskitishvili (1.7) 67 � Dorell Wright (1.4) 80 � Jamal Mashburn (1.1) (RETIRED) Paul Pierce (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 97 (from 93 default) Close 99 (from 97 default) Med 94 (from 92 default) 3pt 80 (down from 84) (from 82 default) FT 80 (down from 82) Layup 92 (up from 82) (from 85 default) Dunk 84 (up from 79) (from 75 default) Handle 85 Pass 70 (from 68 default) PostOff 85 (from 75 default) PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 61 Steal 80 (down from 85) RebOff 57 RebDef 84 (up from 81) Speed 80 Stam 99 Dur 85 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 55 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 55 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/paul_pierce/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/paul_pierce.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Pierce http://www.82games.com/04BOS7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS8D.HTM Notes: According to an interview that aired three years ago, there are only a few players Shaq will allow his kids to watch: Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Gary Payton, Tracy McGrady, and Paul Pierce. Shaq goes on to say �Paul Pierce is the truth�. Pierce�s playoff stats in 02-03: 27.1 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 6.7 apg, 2.1 spg, 1.1 bpg, and set an NBA record by going 21-21 from the FT line in a playoff game against the Pacers. Rashidi also says, �Paul Pierce is the truth�. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 105 All-Star selections: 5 (2002-2006) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (37 games, 24.5 ppg) Current Team: Celtics (526) Tracy McGrady (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 95 (up from 94) (from 96 default) Close 99 Med 91 (from 94 default) 3pt 76 (from 78 default) FT 75 (from 77 default) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 97 (down from 99) (from 95 default) Handle 90 Pass 75 (up from 74) PostOff 85 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 70 (up from 66) Steal 78 (from 84 default) RebOff 58 (up from 56) RebDef 81 (up from 77) Speed 90 Stam 99 Dur 70 (up from 65) (from 90 default) DefAwr 85 (from 90 default) OffAwr 95 ClutchOff 75 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 90 (up from 85) 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 85 (down from 90) Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 70) ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tracy_mcgrady/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tracy_mcgrady.htm http://www.t-mac.com/tmac2/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Mcgrady http://www.82games.com/04HOU11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU10D.HTM Notes: T-Mac is Vince Carter�s second cousin� I wonder if the Raptors are second-guessing their decision to keep Carter instead of T-Mac? Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 9 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 123 All-Star selections: 6 (2001-2006, 5 starts) All-NBA First Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03) All-NBA Second Team: 2 (00-01, 03-04) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (04-05) Most Improved Player: 1 (00-01) Scoring Titles: 2 (02-03, 03-04) Playoff Experience: First Round 5x (25 games, 29.8 ppg) Former Teams: Raptors (192), Magic (295) Current Team: Rockets (78) LeBron James (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 94 (down from 95) (from 97 default) Close 99 Med 88 (down from 91) 3pt 80 FT 75 (up from 74) (from 75 default) Layup 99 (from 95 default) Dunk 99 (from 95 default) Handle 90 Pass 81 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 71 (up from 65) Steal 83 (from 90 default) RebOff 56 (down from 58) RebDef 80 Speed 85 (down from 90) Stam 99 Dur 95 (from 90 default) DefAwr 75 (down from 80) OffAwr 95 ClutchOff 99 Close Tendency 85 (up from 80) Med Tendency 80 (down from 85) 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 90 Dunk Tendency 70 ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lebron_james/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lebron_james.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lebronjames.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebron_James http://www.82games.com/04CLE9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE8D.HTM Notes: LeBron was one of the biggest stars the game had seen BEFORE he even stepped foot on an NBA court, and he didn�t disappoint when he finally did, winning Rookie of the Year in a very deep draft class (Wade and Melo would have been winners in any other year). A lot of people praise his accomplishments and overlook his flaws (namely, his defense). I thought it was telling that Dwyane Wade was ahead of him on the Olympic rotation (again, because of defense). And yeah, 91 is a completely ridiculous mid-range rating for LeBron. Other Positions: PG, SG, PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 82 All-Star selections: 2 (04-05, 05-06, 2 starts) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05) Rookie of the Year: 1 (03-04) Minutes King: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Cavaliers (159) Shawn Marion (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 92 (from 89 default) Close 99 (from 94 default) Med 81 (down from 84) (from 79 default) 3pt 75 (from 78 default) FT 83 (up from 77) (from 83 default) Layup 78 (up from 76) (from 75 default) Dunk 91 (up from 89) (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 56 PostOff 80 PostDef 85 (up from 80) Block 85 (down from 90) (from 82 default) Steal 88 (from 90 default) RebOff 83 (down from 88) (from 76 default) RebDef 94 (down from 96) (from 93 default) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 95 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 90 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 85 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 80 (from 75 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shawn_marion/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shawn_marion.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO12D.HTM Notes: In 01-02 he was one of only two players to be in the top 40 in seven of nine major statistical categories, the other player being Kevin Garnett. Prior to 2005, Marion had been to the playoffs 3 times, and each time, he shot horribly. Against the Spurs, I figured out why. Marion is not a good player in the half court. If you take away the transition game, Marion essentially becomes a stationary shooter on offense. He basically goes from all-star level player to Tayshaun Prince. I remember watching the 1999 draft, and was shocked when the Suns took him. I had Mitch Lawrence�s mock draft in front of me, and he Marion wasn�t even listed on his first round mock. The next day Mitch gave the Suns an �F� for throwing away a lottery pick on an unknown like Shawn Marion. This is why nobody gives a damn about Mitch Lawrence. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 89 All-Star selections: 3 (02-03, 04-05, 05-06) All-NBA Third team: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (34 games, 15.2 ppg) Current Team: Suns (452) Ron Artest (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 90 (up from 89) Close 94 (down from 97) Med 78 (from 79 default) 3pt 76 (down from 85) (from 83 default) FT 72 (down from 73) Layup 79 (up from 77) (from 70 default) Dunk 72 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 (up from 56) PostOff 80 PostDef 95 Block 65 Steal 96 (up from 72) RebOff 61 (up from 55) RebDef 68 (up from 66) Speed 75 Stam 95 Dur 95 (from 99 default) DefAwr 95 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 85 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 55 ClutchDef 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ron_artest/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ron_artest.htm http://www.ronartest.com/ra.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Artest http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND7D.HTM Notes: A total nutcase. Changed his jersey number to 91, I guess to honor fellow nutcase/defensive star Dennis Rodman. Artest was Defensive Player of the Year in 03-04, making him the first non-center to win since Gary Payton (however, I still think Ben Wallace�s defense is worth more to his team). The last (and only other) SF to win the award was Sidney Moncrief. Anybody out there think the Pacers would still be a 60-win team with Jalen Rose instead of Artest? Anyone? Anybody out there think Carmelo Anthony was a better Olympic selection than Artest? Anyone? Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 49 All-Star selections: 1 (2004) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (03-04) All-Defensive First Team: 1 (03-04) All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (26 games, 17.3 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (175), Pacers (193) Current Team: Kings Andrei Kirilenko (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 89 Close 94 (down from 97) Med 78 (down from 83) 3pt 73 (down from 75) FT 77 (down from 78) Layup 79 (from 80 default) Dunk 88 (from 80 default) Handle 75 Pass 64 PostOff 85 PostDef 85 Block 93 (down from 97) Steal 87 RebOff 72 RebDef 84 (up from 75) Speed 75 Stam 95 Dur 70 (from 85 default) DefAwr 95 (up from 90) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 70 ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andrei_kirilenko/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andrei_kirilenko.htm http://www.82games.com/04UTA11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA10D.HTM Notes: One of the most versatile players in the league. Lead the league in blocks last year, making him the first small forward in NBA history to lead the league in that category. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 57 All-Star selections: 1 (03-04) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (03-04, 04-05) Blocks King: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 10.3 ppg) Current Team: Jazz (281) Rashard Lewis (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 87 (from 86 default) Close 97 Med 88 3pt 85 FT 82 (up from 78) Layup 78 (from 75 default) Dunk 76 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 56 (up from 54) PostOff 80 (down from 85) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 73 Steal 66 RebOff 60 RebDef 74 (up from 70) Speed 75 Stam 95 Dur 85 DefAwr 80 (from 75 default) OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rashard_lewis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rashard_lewis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashard_lewis Notes: A high schooler drafted in the second round. A lot of teams are kicking themselves. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 62 All-Star selections: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (16 games, 15.6 ppg) Current Team: Sonics (408) Carmelo Anthony (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 87 (down from 88) (from 85 default) Close 97 (from 94 default) Med 86 (down from 88) (from 84 default) 3pt 68 (from 72 default) FT 79 (from 80 default) Layup 78 (up from 76) (from 75 default) Dunk 81 (from 70 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 63 (up from 59) PostOff 85 (from 80 default) PostDef 75 (from 70 default) Block 64 (up from 59) Steal 76 (from 64 default) RebOff 66 RebDef 68 (down from 71) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 90 (from 85 default) DefAwr 75 (from 70 default) OffAwr 90 (down from 95) Close Tendency 85 (up from 80) Med Tendency 80 (down from 85) 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 60 (up from 50) ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carmelo_anthony/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carmelo_anthony.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/carmeloanthony.htm http://www.carmeloanthony.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmelo_Anthony http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN9D.HTM Notes: Melo is to LeBron as Dominique was to MJ. Melo/Nique are great scorers, but not the complete package like LeBron/MJ. Dominique never led his team deep into the playoffs (never got past second round) and I don�t expect Melo to either. He seems to think he�s better than he really is, as evidenced by his whining about being left off the Olympic team, and then pouting when he got there. The last time two rookies averaged 20 ppg in the same season was 92-93 (Shaq and Mourning). Take a look at what Melo has done under coach George Karl (who probably should be Coach of the Year, but won�t be since he was only coach for 2 months of the year). Before Karl showed up, Melo had two months with an FG% way under .400 (.384 in November, .371 in January). Since then Melo has been on the verge of .500 shooting, and more importantly, the Nuggets have been all but unbeatable. Meanwhile in Cleveland, we�ve seen Paul Silas get fired, and LeBron put up numbers while the team spins out of control and out of the playoffs. Years Pro: 3 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 44 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 17.3 ppg) Current Team: Nuggets (157) Lamar Odom Overall 86 (up from 84) Close 94 Med 77 (up from 75) 3pt 76 FT 70 Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 76 (from 75 default) Handle 80 Pass 80 (up from 65) PostOff 85 PostDef 75 Block 73 (down from 77) Steal 63 (up from 55) RebOff 68 RebDef 90 (down from 94) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 30 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 65) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lamar_odom/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lamar_odom.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Odom http://www.82games.com/02LAC8A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03MIA10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04LAL10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL10D.HTM Notes: Rashidi�s claim to fame - Odom went to high school about 10 blocks from his house. How did I come to know about Lamar Odom? Back in the day, my friends and I were talking about what NBA players we�d met. One of my friends said he met Anthony Mason at a sneaker store. My other friend, who was in ninth grade at the time and went to Christ the King HS, said, �Lamar Odom�. I said, �Who�s that?� and my friend said, �Lamar Odom is NBA�. Makes me wonder what it�s like, knowing that you�re a lock for the NBA at the age of 14� An athletics director I know says Odom is the most talented player he�s ever seen, but he was also the stupidest kid he�d ever seen, going as far as to say �he was stupid as a brick�. For what it�s worth, that director was also as dumb as a brick, because he absolutely 100% swore to me that Nick Van Exel had been traded to the Celtics two days prior (never mind that I check NBA.com and ESPN.com everyday during the summer and heard no such talk), and he was pissed because that meant Boston wouldn�t need Omar Cook who was in camp with Boston at the time (also of Christ the King lore). Rashidi Insider Info at it�s finest. Rashidi is a big Lamar Odom fan, but recently he received an E-mail from someone alleging they are Lamar Odom�s cousin. This cousin informed me that Lamar is deeply upset with the comments I made about him (referring to him as �stupid as a brick�). However, if Lamar had read closely, he would have noticed that I did not make the comments, someone who knew him did. One can only wonder about Lamar�s reading comprehension, and which side of the NBA�s Read to Achieve program he should be a part of. Further, I find it humorous how this �cousin� would come so quickly to defend the intellect of Lamar Odom, when IT IS A WELL KNOWN THAT LAMAR CHEATED ON HIS ACT�S (American College Test). At Christ the King he ranked 312th in a class of 334, yet somehow finished in the top 42% in the country on the ACT with 22 of 36. The SAT equivalent to a 22 is a score of 1030. Five months before taking the ACT, Odom admitted to newspapers that he got a 630 on the SAT. A 400 point improvement in 5 months, on a test that is an indicator of life-long schooling? Let the facts fall where they may, cousin O. At least Rashidi can smile knowing that he got a higher SAT mark without cheating. Other Positions: PG, PF Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 69 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 16.8 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (230), Heat (80) Current Team: Lakers (64) Grant Hill (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 86 (up from 84) Close 97 Med 86 (up from 79) 3pt 68 FT 82 Layup 86 (from 90 default) Dunk 70 (from 75 default) Handle 85 Pass 70 (up from 63) PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 56 (down from 59) Steal 80 (down from 83) RebOff 58 RebDef 70 Speed 80 (down from 85) Stam 85 (down from 90) Dur 55 (from 50 default) DefAwr 85 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 3 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/grant_hill/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/grant_hill.htm http://www.82games.com/04ORL9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL8D.HTM Notes: Would be the best SF in the NBA today if it weren�t for those ankle problems. Poor McGrady never got to have a healthy Hill on the court. People forget that McGrady was supposed to be the third option in Orlando, that they were INCREDIBLY CLOSE to signing Tim Duncan that summer. Duncan/McGrady is a duo that rivals Shaq/Kobe. Duncan/Hill/McGrady would have obliterated it, and quite possibly could have been the best team of all-time. But Duncan decided to stay in San Antonio (and win another ring in 02-03), Hill went down, and McGrady developed into a superstar. It truly is a �what-if� scenario that is fun to think about. Other Positions: PG, SG, PF Years Pro: 12 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 114 All-star selections: 7 (1995-1997, 1999-2001, 04-05, 6 starts) All-NBA First Team: 1 (96-97) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (98-99) Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (15 games, 19.6 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (435) Current Team: Magic (114) Corey Maggette (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 86 (from 85 default) Close 94 Med 83 (from 81 default) 3pt 75 FT 86 Layup 90 (from 85 default) Dunk 86 (from 85 default) Handle 80 Pass 62 PostOff 80 PostDef 80 Block 52 Steal 68 RebOff 56 RebDef 78 Speed 85 Stam 95 (down from 99) Dur 70 (from 90 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 65 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/corey_maggette/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/corey_maggette.htm http://www.coreymaggette.com/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC8D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Magic (77) Current Team: Clippers (335) Richard Jefferson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD Overall 85 (up from 84) Close 94 Med 81 (down from 83) 3pt 75 (down from 77) (from 79 default) FT 79 (up from 77) (from 84 default) Layup 90 (from 85 default) Dunk 96 (from 95 default) Handle 80 Pass 64 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 60 Steal 63 RebOff 58 RebDef 82 (up from 78) Speed 80 Stam 99 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 85 (up from 75) OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richard_jefferson/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/richard_jefferson.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN8D.HTM Notes: Has really come a long way in the league. I remember in 2K3 he was only rated 71 overall. Now he�s practically Vince Carter Jr. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 50 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (55 games, 12.7 ppg) Current Team: Nets (274) Peja Stojakovic (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (down from 85) (from 86 default) Close 97 Med 89 (from 94 default) 3pt 88 (up from 85) FT 92 Layup 79 (from 75 default) Dunk 64 (from 65 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 (up from 56) PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 53 Steal 71 RebOff 56 RebDef 63 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 70 (from 85 default) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 85 (down from 90) Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 90 3pt Tendency 80 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/predrag_stojakovic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/predrag_stojakovic.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peja_Stojakovic http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC7D.HTM Notes: Had one of the best seasons for a spot up shooter ever, only rivaled by Reggie Miller and Glen Rice�s career years. Saw his points spike only because Webber was injured though. He was hyped as hell to win the 3pt shootout for the third straight year (insert unfounded Larry Bird comparison here), and then ended up losing it by missing his last shot. Somewhere, Larry Legend (who signaled that his shot to win it was good before it even went in) was smiling. Still, Peja could be traded to Bird�s Indiana team for Ron Artest if chemistry becomes an issue in Sacramento, and the Pacers decide to surround Jermaine O�Neal with the ultimate perimeter-shooting tandem of all-time (though that no longer is possible now that Reggie rode off into the sunset). Years Pro: 8 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 69 All-Star selections: 3 (2002-2004) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (03-04) Long Distance Shootout Champion: 2 (01-02, 02-03) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 3x (57 games, 17.3 ppg) Current Team: Kings (487) Shane Battier (NEW-Edit, EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (up from 83) (from 81 default) Close 84 Med 76 (up from 75) (from 70 default) 3pt 84 FT 74 (down from 79) Layup 76 (up from 72) (from 75 default) Dunk 75 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 58 (up from 56) PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 78 Steal 79 RebOff 70 RebDef 69 Speed 75 (up from 70) Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 90 (up from 85) OffAwr 80 (down from 85) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shane_battier/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shane_battier.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Battier http://www.shanebattier.com/ http://www.82games.com/04MEM7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM8D.HTM Notes: I�m kind of at a loss as to why Battier�s position got changed� it makes him one of four SGs on the Grizzlies now, as opposed to one of three SFs. Now the SFs are Brian Cardinal, who is injured, and Hakim Warrick, who barely plays. Add in that the guy plays 1/3 of his minutes at POWER FORWARD, and you�ve got a lame brain change. At the very least they could have changed Mike Miller to SF to compensate. Had they moved Miller to SF and left Battier at SF, while moving Cardinal to PF, the Grizzlies would actually have a balanced team default position-wise. Other Positions: SF, PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 41 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 6.0 ppg) Current Team: Grizzlies (315) Tayshaun Prince (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 83 Close 92 Med 78 3pt 80 (down from 81) (from 79 default) FT 78 (up from 76) (from 81 default) Layup 79 (from 75 default) Dunk 82 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 64 (down from 74) Steal 55 RebOff 61 RebDef 64 (down from 68) Speed 75 Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 90 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 25 (up from 20) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 70 ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tayshaun_prince/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tayshaun_prince.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tayshaunprince.htm http://www.tprince22.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tayshaun_Prince http://www.82games.com/04DET10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET6D.HTM Notes: Had one of the top defensive plays in NBA history, blocking a seemingly wide-open Reggie Miller layup, and preserving a Detroit win in game two of the 2004 Conference Finals. Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 50 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x (1 ring, 63 games, 11.2 ppg) Current Team: Pistons (206) Josh Howard (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 (from 76 default) Close 87 (from 70 default) Med 76 (from 70 default) 3pt 80 (from 75 default) FT 73 (up from 72) (from 73 default) Layup 86 (from 85 default) Dunk 77 (from 75 default) Handle 80 (from 75 default) Pass 55 PostOff 75 (from 70 default) PostDef 70 (from 60 default) Block 67 (down from 70) Steal 82 (down from 87) RebOff 78 (from 73 default) RebDef 78 (up from 75) (from 77 default) Speed 80 Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 (from 75 default) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/josh_howard/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/josh_howard.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joshhoward.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_howard http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL10D.HTM Notes: One of the many talented swingmen in Dallas. Don�t ask me why they left his PostDef at 60 when they raised Jamal Crawford�s to a 65. That�s why my guide exists. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 31 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (18 games, 12.7 ppg) Current Team: Mavericks (143) Boris Diaw (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 (from 70 default) Close 89 (from 77 default) Med 71 (down from 75) (from 71 default) 3pt 65 (from 63 default) FT 69 (from 74 default) Layup 81 (up from 74) (from 70 default) Dunk 76 (up from 71) (from 70 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 86 (up from 83) (from 70 default) PostOff 75 (from 65 default) PostDef 75 (from 60 default) Block 78 (from 64 default) Steal 74 (from 71 default) RebOff 72 (from 62 default) RebDef 78 (from 67 default) Speed 75 (from 80 default) Stam 90 (from 85 default) Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (from 65 default) OffAwr 85 (from 70 default) Close Tendency 50 (from 20 default) Med Tendency 35 (from 20 default) 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 65 (from 50 default) Dunk Tendency 45 (from 25 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/boris_diaw/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/boris_diaw.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/borisdiaw.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Diaw http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG, SF, PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 27 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Hawks (142) Current Team: Suns Wally Szczerbiak (NEW-Edit) Overall 82 (up from 77) Close 97 (up from 87) Med 86 (up from 84) 3pt 87 (up from 82) FT 89 (up from 86) Layup 81 (up from 77) (from 75 default) Dunk 68 (up from 66) (from 65 default) Handle 75 Pass 64 (up from 59) PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 54 Steal 54 RebOff 58 RebDef 67 (up from 62) Speed 70 Stam 90 (up from 85) Dur 70 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 85 (up from 80) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 45 (up from 30) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wally_szczerbiak/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/wally_szczerbiak.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Szczerbiak http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN8D.HTM Notes: Wally World is a scorer who shoots 50% from the field. Few scorers nowadays are HALF as efficient. Currently, Wally is averaging 20.4 ppg on 14.6 FGA. By comparison, Joe Johnson is currently averaging 18.9 ppg on 16.4 FGA. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 55 All-Star selections: 1 (01-02) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (29 games, 12.7 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (438) Current Team: Celtics Ricky Davis (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) Stephen Jackson (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) Gerald Wallace (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (from 75 default) Close 92 (from 75 default) Med 73 (from 70 default) 3pt 72 (down from 75) (from 71 default) FT 63 (down from 66) Layup 93 (from 85 default) Dunk 96 (from 95 default) Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (from 60 default) Block 89 (from 84 default) Steal 99 (from 91 default) RebOff 72 (down from 84) (from 66 default) RebDef 82 (up from 78) (from 75 default) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 90 (from 85 default) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 15 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gerald_wallace/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gerald_wallace.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/geraldwallace.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Wallace http://www.82games.com/04CHA12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA9D.HTM Notes: Wallace was one of the best HS players who went to college for one year before declaring, but never developed his game in Sacramento. He�s getting the chance to do it in Charlotte, emerging as the favorite for Most Improved Player Award in his second season there. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x (15 games, 1.1 ppg) Former Teams: Kings (138) Current Team: Bobcats (70) Matt Harpring (NEW-Edit) Overall 81 (up from 79) Close 87 (up from 84) Med 78 3pt 75 (up from 71) FT 76 (down from 78) Layup 79 (from 75 default) Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 75 (down from 80) Pass 56 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 54 Steal 65 RebOff 83 (up from 76) RebDef 75 (up from 72) Speed 75 Stam 80 Dur 70 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_harpring/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_harpring.htm http://www.mattharpring.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Harpring http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA8D.HTM Notes: Was having a good year for Utah in 03-04, but was lost for the season thanks to a bad knee. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 48 Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (14 games, 11,3 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (54), Cavaliers (56), 76�ers (81) Current Team: Jazz (187) Caron Butler (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (from 81 default) Close 89 Med 75 3pt 71 (from 75 default) FT 86 Layup 82 (from 85 default) Dunk 79 (from 80 default) Handle 80 Pass 58 (up from 56) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 55 Steal 82 RebOff 59 (down from 66) RebDef 75 (up from 70) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/caron_butler/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/caron_butler.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS7D.HTM Notes: Has been compared to Paul Pierce. Definitely won�t be as good, but should be a nice role player in his career. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 12.8 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (146), Lakers (77) Current Team: Wizards Luol Deng Overall 80 (up from 79) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 78 3pt 72 FT 77 (up from 74) Layup 77 (from 75 default) Dunk 77 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 68 (up from 66) Steal 68 RebOff 63 (down from 65) RebDef 80 (up from 79) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 65 (up from 60) Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 20 (down from 35) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luol_deng/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luol_deng.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/luol_deng.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luol_Deng http://www.82games.com/04CHI7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI8D.HTM Notes: It�s not really talked about, but when LeBron was the consensus top HS player in the nation for three years straight, it was also a consensus that Deng was the second best HS player in the nation, for three years straight. Deng had a solid rookie year, but went down with an injury late and missed the playoffs. He grew an inch during the offseason, and now stands at 6�9�. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 36 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bulls (61) Andres Nocioni Overall 80 (up from 75) Close 82 (up from 77) Med 75 (up from 70) 3pt 81 (up from 70) FT 80 (up from 77) Layup 71 (from 75 default) Dunk 67 (from 70 default) Handle 70 Pass 58 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 73 (up from 68) Steal 58 RebOff 59 RebDef 87 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 85 (up from 80) DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25) Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andres_nocioni/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andres_nocioni.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andres_Nocioni http://www.82games.com/04CHI8D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI8D.HTM Notes: Another one of the players who was on the gold medal Argentinean team that took down the US. His favorite player is Scottie Pippen, so it�s fitting that he should be the starter in Chicago this season. It�s too bad that he was one year too late to play with him. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 2 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 12.8 ppg) Current Team: Bulls (81) Morris Peterson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (up from 75) Close 87 (down from 94) Med 78 (up from 75) 3pt 85 (from 83 default) FT 81 (up from 80) (from 83 default) Layup 83 (up from 78) (from 75 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 58 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 54 Steal 77 (down from 79) RebOff 56 RebDef 73 (up from 68) Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 70 (up from 65) Dunk Tendency 20 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/morris_peterson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/morris_peterson.htm http://www.tsn.ca/nba/news_story.asp?ID=150496&hubName= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Peterson http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (13 games, 6.8 ppg) Current Team: Raptors (389) James Posey (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (up from 79) (from 82 default) Close 82 (from 87 default) Med 76 (from 83 default) 3pt 84 (down from 89) (from 76 default) FT 82 (up from 81) (from 86 default) Layup 80 (down from 82) (from 75 default) Dunk 77 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 70 (up from 65) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 59 (down from 67) Steal 74 (down from 76) RebOff 54 (down from 58) RebDef 80 (up from 76) Speed 80 (down from 75) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 85 (up from 80) (from 85 default) OffAwr 75 (from 80 default) Close Tendency 35 (down from 45) Med Tendency 40 (down from 60) 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 60) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_posey/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_posey.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Posey http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA6D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 45 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 11.1 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (261), Rockets (58), Grizzlies (132) Current Team: Heat Danny Granger (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (from 79 default) Close 77 Med 76 (down from 78) 3pt 81 (from 77 default) FT 78 (up from 75) Layup 89 (from 80 default) Dunk 80 Handle 80 Pass 60 (down from 65) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 75 Steal 75 (up from 70) RebOff 81 (up from 61) RebDef 75 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/danny_granger/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/danny_granger.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND9D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Pacers Darius Miles (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (from 80 default) Close 89 (up from 84) Med 78 3pt 68 (down from 71) FT 59 (down from 60) Layup 83 (from 80 default) Dunk 93 (from 90 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 80 (down from 85) Steal 81 (down from 85) RebOff 60 RebDef 78 Speed 80 (up from 75) Stam 90 Dur 70 (from 75 default) DefAwr 75 (from 80 default) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darius_miles/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darius_miles.htm http://www.bballone.com/dariusm/dariusmiles.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darius_Miles http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR8D.HTM Notes: Entering the draft out of high school was a smart move for him. Given his current rate of development, had he gone to college, he would have been drafted much lower than third overall (and thus would have made less money). Already the guy is 24 years old and in the second year of a six year contract. Had he went and came out of college in his senior season, he�d still be working on a low paying rookie contract. Other Positions: PG, SG, PF Years Pro: 6 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 39 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Clippers (163), Cavaliers (104) Current Team: Blazers (105) Bobby Simmons Overall 79 (down from 80) Close 89 Med 78 3pt 85 FT 84 Layup 74 (from 75 default) Dunk 75 Handle 75 Pass 61 (up from 59) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 55 (up from 53) Steal 76 (down from 81) RebOff 62 RebDef 70 (down from 72) Speed 75 Stam 90 (up from 85) Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 30 (up from 20) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bobby_simmons/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bobby_simmons.htm http://www.82games.com/04LAC12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL8D.HTM Notes: Despite being a second round SF, Simmons hustled his way onto fellow SF Michael Jordan�s Wizard team. He�s stuck in the league since, and has broken out this year, earning himself the NBA�s �Most Improved Player� award. It was a crowded year for that award too (LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Primoz Brezec, Dan Dickau) which adds to the accomplishment. He received a nice contract from Milwaukee, even though they were stocked with small forwards. Simmons will likely see some time at power forward this season. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 41 Most Improved Player: 1 (04-05) Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Wizards (66), Clippers (131) Current Team: Bucks Mike Dunleavy (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 77) (from 79 default) Close 84 (up from 79) (from 82 default) Med 78 (up from 76) 3pt 76 (up from 68) (from 84 default) FT 78 (up from 74) (from 78 default) Layup 78 (from 75 default) Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 64 (up from 60) PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 60 (up from 57) Steal 67 (down from 71) RebOff 59 RebDef 77 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_dunleavy/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_dunleavy.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Dunleavy_Jr http://www.82games.com/04GSW8A.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW8D.HTM Notes: The son of current Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors (236) Quentin Richardson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (down from 81) (from 80 default) Close 82 (down from 89) Med 78 (down from 81) (from 79 default) 3pt 80 FT 71 (down from 74) Layup 81 (down from 84) (from 80 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 80 Pass 57 (up from 56) PostOff 75 (down from 80) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 55 (down from 57) Steal 71 (down from 74) RebOff 62 (up from 58) RebDef 74 Speed 80 (down from 85) Stam 90 Dur 80 (from 90 default) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 95 (from 99 default) Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 25 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/quentin_richardson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/quentin_richardson.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/quentinrichardson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Richardson http://www.82games.com/02LAC4A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03LAC6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04PHO5D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK6D.HTM Notes: In Q-Rich�s first full season as a starter, he averaged 17 ppg. Of course, that kind of increase was to be expected considering the Clippers dropped Andre Miller, Lamar Odom, and Michael Olowokandi for basically nothing in return. Led the league in threes made and attempted last year. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 53 Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2005) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (15 games, 12.6 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (281), Suns (79) Current Team: Knicks Hedo Turkoglu Overall 79 (up from 75) Close 87 (up from 79) Med 79 (up from 78) 3pt 83 FT 86 (up from 84) Layup 78 (from 75 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 61 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 57 Steal 62 RebOff 58 RebDef 67 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hidayet_turkoglu/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/hidayet_turkoglu.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG, SG, PF Years Pro: 6 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x (44 games, 7.5 ppg) Former Teams: Kings (221), Spurs (80) Current Team: Magic (67) Keith Van Horn (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 78) Close 89 Med 78 (up from 75) 3pt 83 FT 84 (from 78 default) Layup 67 (from 70 default) Dunk 68 (up from 63) (from 65 default) Handle 70 (up from 65) Pass 56 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 63 Steal 62 RebOff 68 (up from 64) RebDef 79 Speed 75 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 55 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keith_van_horn/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keith_van_horn.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Van_Horn http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/03draft_vanhorn.html http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL11D.HTM Notes: Van Horn played very well in NY. He played above expectations (which wasn�t too hard since everybody thought that he was going to suck), and was having his best season in years. He was the Knicks best player pre-Marbury. Yes, he was even better than Allan Houston. Van Horn put up 17/7/2, while Houston put up 20/2/2. When the team acquired Marbury, he played very well with him, when it was expected they would clash like they did in New Jersey. Isiah Thomas decided it would be a good idea to trade Van Horn for Tim Thomas, a more �athletic� Van Horn. Too bad �athletic� didn�t translate to inside scoring or rebounds, as this was a total downgrade and the team has struggled since the trade to this very day. Van Horn is currently coming off the bench in Dallas, backing up Dirk Nowitzki (the player that Van Horn was ultimately expected to become when he was drafted second overall behind Tim Duncan). Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 68 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (43 games, 11.4 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (314), 76�ers (74), Knicks (47), Bucks (58) Current Team: Mavericks (29) Bruce Bowen (NEW-Edit) Overall 77 (up from 75) Close 70 Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 85 FT 61 (down from 63) Layup 73 (from 75 default) Dunk 60 Handle 75 (up from 70) Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 85 Block 58 (down from 64) Steal 63 (up from 60) RebOff 53 (down from 55) RebDef 68 (up from 63) Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 90 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 65 (up from 60) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 55 (up from 45) Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 25 (down from 30) ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bruce_bowen/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bruce_bowen.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Bowen http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS9D.HTM Notes: Adored by Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich. Only able to contribute on offense because Alonzo Mourning and Tim Duncan allow him to get open looks from the perimeter. Led the league in 3pt% in 02-03, but somehow shot them at a better percentage than his FTs (.441 3pt to .404 FT). In 99-00 Bowen was waived by the Sixers, and claimed by the Heat. Since waiver claims are allowed according to the standings, Miami was able to claim him before the Knicks. What�s interesting about that is the Knicks were ahead of Miami in the standings for ONE GAME the entire year, and it couldn�t have come at a more inconvenient time. Bowen was able to wreck havoc defensively, while NY never really did get decent backup for Latrell Sprewell. Maybe if they had Bowen, they never trade Ewing for damaged goods Glen Rice, and they never trade damaged goods Glen Rice for grossly overpaid Shandon Anderson. It�s amazing what one day can change. Averaged a career high 8.2 ppg and 3.5 rpg in 04-05. Kinda odd (how low the numbers are), considering it�s his fifth season of starters minutes. Bowen also set a career high in FT% with .634. Again, career �high� is subjective. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 10 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 32 All-Defensive First Team: 2 (03-04, 04-05) All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (2001-2003) 3pt% King: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (2 rings, 80 games, 5.9 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (1), Celtics (91), 76�ers (42), Heat (109) Current Team: Spurs (305) Toni Kukoc (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 79) (from 80 default) Close 75 (down from 87) Med 75 (down from 79) 3pt 77 (down from 79) FT 73 (up from 72) Layup 71 (from 75 default) Dunk 64 (down from 67) (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 74 PostOff 75 (down from 80) PostDef 70 Block 59 Steal 72 (down from 77) RebOff 56 RebDef 73 Speed 70 Stam 65 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 60 (down from 70) 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/toni_kukoc/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/toni_kukoc.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Kukoc http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL9D.HTM Notes: The Croatian Sensation is one of the best bench players in NBA history. Even though he came off the bench, he was regarded as the third scoring option for Chicago behind MJ and Scottie. Other Positions: PG, SG, PF Years Pro: 13 Age: 37 HoF Monitor: 78 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (3 rings, 96 games, 10.9 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (440), 76�ers (80), Hawks (76) Current Team: Bucks (189) Jim Jackson (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) Marvin Williams Overall 76 Close 79 (down from 82) Med 75 3pt 72 (down from 75) FT 75 (down from 85) Layup 78 (from 80 default) Dunk 82 (from 80 default) Handle 80 Pass 60 (down from 65) PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 67 (down from 70) Steal 65 RebOff 65 RebDef 80 (up from 75) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marvin_williams/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marvin_williams.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/marvinwilliams.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22241 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=59 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Williams http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL9D.HTM Notes: Has the potential to become the top player of the 2005 Draft class. Chris Paul has gotten the early rave reviews, but careers aren�t made in one season. Marvin will probably take his place as the at least the second best player in the class soon. I mean who else is his competition? Channing Frye? Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks Desmond Mason (NEW-Edit) Overall 76 (up from 73) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 73 3pt 66 FT 77 (down from 80) Layup 92 (from 80 default) Dunk 96 (from 95 default) Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 56 Steal 58 RebOff 56 RebDef 73 (up from 58) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/desmond_mason/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/desmond_mason.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Mason http://www.dmase24.com/dmase24/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK6D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 6 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 43 Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2001) Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (16 games, 13.1 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (205), Bucks (190) Current Team: Hornets Adrian Griffin (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 74) Close 65 Med 75 3pt 69 FT 77 (down from 79) (from 75 default) Layup 77 (from 70 default) Dunk 67 (up from 57) (from 55 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 (up from 58) PostOff 65 PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 55 Steal 84 (down from 87) RebOff 77 RebDef 78 (up from 76) Speed 75 Stam 80 (up from 75) Dur 75 DefAwr 85 (up from 70) OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 15 (up from 0) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/adrian_griffin/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/adrian_griffin.htm http://www.82games.com/04CHI9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL7D.HTM Notes: Another defensive stopper that made a name for himself in Dallas. Starting at SG in Dallas right now despite more talented swingmen like Stackhouse and Daniels being on the roster. Griffin�s presence in the starting lineup gives Dallas incredible depth on the bench. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (24 games, 3.8 ppg) Former Teams: Celtics (116), Mavericks (132), Rockets (19), Bulls (69) Current Team: Mavericks Kyle Korver (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 75) Close 77 (down from 82) Med 79 (down from 81) 3pt 86 FT 83 (down from 85) Layup 72 (from 75 default) Dunk 64 (from 60 default) Handle 75 Pass 62 (up from 58) PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 60 Steal 73 (down from 81) RebOff 54 RebDef 71 (down from 76) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 15 (down from 45) Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 90 (down from 99 default) Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 15 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kyle_korver/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kyle_korver.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kylekorver.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Korver http://www.82games.com/03PHI7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04PHI7D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI6D.HTM Notes: Korver had quite a shocking year, statistically. Normally players that are only good at shooting have sucky rookie years. Korver�s season wasn�t great, but it certainly wasn�t bad. Consider that of his 115 FGM, 81 were threes. He led the league in threes made per minute. Korver placed third in the 3pt shootout this year, narrowly losing to the likes of Peja Stojakovic and Voshon Lenard. Good thing the shooting deprived Nets traded him to the Sixers for cash, eh? Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 5.0 ppg) Current Team: 76�ers (156) Josh Smith (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 73) Close 79 Med 71 3pt 66 (up from 62) FT 73 (up from 69) Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 99 Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 95 (up from 92) Steal 68 RebOff 76 (up from 74) RebDef 81 (down from 83) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 55 Dunk Tendency 75 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/josh_smith/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/josh_smith.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/josh_smith.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Smith http://www.82games.com/04ATL9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL8D.HTM Notes: Smith was called the most likely player to be a bust in the 2004 draft. At one point he was third on most mock drafts behind Okafor and Howard. It�s anyone�s guess what Smith is capable of, who knows, maybe he�ll be rookie of the year on a horrible Atlanta team, or maybe he�ll ride the bench and shoot 35% from the field. Well, Smith was also compared to Vince Carter, and at least he proved he has his athletic ability, as he won this year�s dunk contest. Unfortunately, that isn�t going to make him Vince anymore than it made Harold Miner Jordan. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 26 Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2005) Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks (74) Jumaine Jones (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 71) Close 79 (up from 75) Med 71 3pt 82 (down from 84) FT 69 (down from 73) Layup 77 (from 75 default) Dunk 78 (from 80 default) Handle 75 Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 61 Steal 62 RebOff 63 (down from 68) RebDef 80 (down from 85) Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 75 (up from 65) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jumaine_jones/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jumaine_jones.htm http://www.82games.com/04LAL9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (29 games, ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (98), Cavaliers (161), Celtics (42), Lakers (76) Current Team: Bobcats James Jones (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 75 (up from 72) (from 73 default) Close 75 Med 75 (up from 71) 3pt 84 (from 85 default) FT 86 (up from 83) (from 85 default) Layup 79 (from 80 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 55 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 72 Steal 62 RebOff 55 (down from 57) RebDef 71 (up from 69) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 60) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_jones/index.html http://www.nba.com/draft2003/profiles/JonesJames.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_jones.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jamesjones.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Jones_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO8D.HTM Notes: Barely played in his rookie season (only played 26 minutes in 6 games), and has already shattered his previous statistical marks (he only played 26 minutes last season in 6 games). Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 4.0 ppg) Former Teams: Pacers (81) Current Team: Suns Tim Thomas (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (down from 76) Close 82 (up from 79) Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 83 FT 79 Layup 74 (down from 79) (from 75 default) Dunk 78 (from 75 default) Handle 70 (down from 75) Pass 57 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 59 (up from 56) Steal 60 RebOff 56 RebDef 68 Speed 75 (down from 80) Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tim_thomas/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tim_thomas.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Thomas_%28basketball_player%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO13D.HTM Notes: Shares the NBA record for threes in a half with 8. The athletic player Isiah Thomas wanted. He can shoot a bit like Van Horn, but is a worse rebounder. That�s fine by the Knicks though, they don�t really need Van Horn�s rebounding as much with Mutombo and Thomas on the front line. Still, my gut feeling says the Knicks will miss Van Horn more than they think. Tim Thomas is a lot more useful off the bench than he is starting. And oh my god, I was right. Tim Thomas was flat out terrible for the Knicks. He was total garbage in the first half of the season, and didn�t start hitting shots until the team was way out of playoff contention. Since the guy�s only skill is hitting jumpers, he was useless on the court most of the time, and a defensive liability (opposing SFs had an effective FG% of .550). He made Trevor Ariza look like a much better player than he really is. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 9 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 46 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (36 games, 12.8 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (94), Bucks (385), Knicks (95), Bulls (3) Current Team: Suns Ruben Patterson (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 72) Close 84 (up from 75) Med 68 (down from 70) 3pt 59 FT 61 (up from 60) Layup 78 (from 75 default) Dunk 79 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 58 PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 61 (up from 58) Steal 84 (down from 91) RebOff 71 RebDef 60 (up from 57) Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 85 (up from 75) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 40 (down from 60) 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ruben_patterson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ruben_patterson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Patterson http://www.82games.com/04POR8D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR7D.HTM Notes: The artist formerly known as �Kobe-Stopper�. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 41 Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (18 games, 7.1 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (24), Sonics (157), Blazers (341) Current Team: Nuggets Ryan Gomes (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 73) Close 79 (up from 75) Med 71 3pt 71 FT 72 (down from 79) Layup 62 (from 60 default) Dunk 68 (from 65 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 53 (down from 65) Steal 65 RebOff 86 (up from 70) RebDef 77 (up from 70) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ryan_gomes/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ryan_gomes.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ryangomes.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=43 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Gomes http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS11D.HTM Notes: Yet ANOTHER draft steal for Danny Ainge. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Celtics Devean George (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 73) Close 77 Med 73 3pt 78 (down from 79) FT 72 (down from 75) Layup 80 (from 75 default) Dunk 77 (from 75 default) Handle 75 Pass 58 (up from 54) PostOff 70 (up from 65) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 70 (up from 56) Steal 70 (up from 63) RebOff 65 (up from 60) RebDef 76 (up from 71) Speed 75 (down from 80) Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 60 (down from 75) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devean_george/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/devean_george.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devean_George http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL8D.HTM Notes: Decent bench player, but definitely not starter quality. Makes you realize how much Jerry West put into the Laker dynasty. George got a good contract from Mitch Kupchak, but is a small forward that has shot under 40% from the field in his career. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 7 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 28 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 4x, Second Round 1x (3 rings, 68 games, 5.0 ppg) Current Team: Lakers (358) Luke Walton (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 74) Close 70 (up from 65) Med 70 (up from 68) 3pt 71 FT 72 (up from 71) Layup 73 (from 70 default) Dunk 65 (from 70 default) Handle 70 (up from 65) Pass 75 (up from 65) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 62 Steal 67 (down from 72) RebOff 74 RebDef 74 (up from 70) Speed 70 (down from 75) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 30 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luke_walton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luke_walton.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lukewalton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Walton http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL9D.HTM Notes: Backup SF/PF on the Lakers, and son of NBA Hall of Famer/Color Commentator Hall of Famer Bill Walton (who happens to be doing the color for 2K5 this year). Luke didn�t have a big impact until the NBA Finals, where he averaged 4.5 assists in 19.3 minutes. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (17 games, 1.9 ppg) Current Team: Lakers (72) Jared Jeffries (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (up from 70) (from 69 default) Close 77 (up from 70) Med 66 (down from 71) 3pt 70 (up from 68) (from 63 default) FT 60 (up from 58) Layup 69 (from 65 default) Dunk 73 (up from 68) (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 61 (up from 59) PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 75 (up from 65) Block 72 (up from 68) Steal 70 (down from 73) RebOff 77 RebDef 72 Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 75 (up from 70) DefAwr 80 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 55 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jared_jeffries/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jared_jeffries.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jaredjeffries.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Jeffries http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS9D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 4 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 6.4 ppg) Current Team: Wizards (179) Qyntel Woods (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 (up from 64) Close 82 (up from 70) Med 73 (up from 66) 3pt 81 (up from 66) FT 61 (up from 56) Layup 82 (from 80 default) Dunk 85 (up from 79) (from 75 default) Handle 80 (up from 75) Pass 56 (up from 52) PostOff 70 (up from 65) PostDef 65 (up from 55) Block 57 (up from 54) Steal 72 (down from 80) RebOff 68 (up from 55) RebDef 82 (up from 66) Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 50 (up from 35) Med Tendency 45 (up from 35) 3pt Tendency 30 (up from 20) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 60 (up from 45) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/qyntel_woods/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/qyntel_woods.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/qyntelwoods.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qyntel_Woods http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_interview_qyntelwoods_061302.shtml http://www.insidehoops.com/woods-interview-121305.shtml http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nba/02draft/2002-05-21-cover-woods.htm http://sports.espn.go.com/nbadraft/tracker/player?playerId=18334 http://www.nba.com/suns/news/qa_woods.html http://www.nba.com/blazers/features/OneonOne_with_Qyntel_Woods-86185- 41.html http://www.82games.com/02POR8A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03POR14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04MIA10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK6D.HTM Notes: The latest Jail Blazer, Woods was cut by Portland because of his involvement in a dog-fighting ring. He must have been bored being paid a lot of money to play a game for a living. Woods recently signed with the Knicks as they search for an athletic swingman. He has emerged as the most athletic player on the team, and has made the trade for Quentin Richardson look even worse. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 1.8 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (115), Heat (3) Current Team: Knicks Scott Padgett (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 (up from 73) Close 70 (up from 57) Med 75 3pt 83 FT 75 (up from 70) Layup 67 (from 60 default) Dunk 61 (from 60 default) Handle 65 Pass 57 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 60 (up from 58) Steal 76 RebOff 71 (up from 64) RebDef 82 Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 (down from 45) Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/scott_padgett/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/scott_padgett.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Padgett http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (27 games, 3.0 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (231), Rockets (124) Current Team: Nets Lamond Murray (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 Close 79 Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 82 (down from 87) FT 76 Layup 70 Dunk 65 (up from 60) Handle 70 Pass 56 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 65 (down from 68) Steal 74 (down from 76) RebOff 63 RebDef 80 (up from 77) Speed 70 Stam 80 Dur 65 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 35 (up from 5) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lamond_murray/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lamond_murray.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamond_Murray http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN9D.HTM Notes: Cousin of one of the original Raptors, Tracy Murray. Years Pro: 12 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 49 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 7.0 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (361), Cavaliers (223), Raptors (95) Current Team: Nets Viktor Khryapa (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 74 (up from 73) (from 72 default) Close 77 (up from 75) Med 71 (down from 73) 3pt 67 (down from 71) FT 66 (up from 55) Layup 68 (up from 55) (from 60 default) Dunk 73 (from 60 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 70 (from 65 default) PostDef 65 Block 70 (down from 75) Steal 76 RebOff 76 (up from 66) RebDef 79 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 50 (from 40 default) 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 60 (from 50 default) Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/viktor_khryapa/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/viktor_khryapa.htm http://www.82games.com/04POR11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Blazers (32) Jiri Welsch Overall 74 (down from 76) Close 79 (down from 89) Med 75 (down from 78) 3pt 76 FT 75 Layup 73 (from 70 default) Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 80 Pass 63 (up from 59) PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 53 Steal 74 RebOff 57 RebDef 71 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jiri_welsch/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jiri_welsch.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL7D.HTM Notes: Was traded four times in three years. His fundamentals are intriguing to most teams, but the total package isn�t what it�s cracked up to be, which has made him easy trade bait. Other Positions: PG, SG Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 8.0 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (37), Celtics (136), Cavaliers (16) Current Team: Bucks Marcus Fizer (NEW-Add) Overall 74 (up from 71) Close 82 Med 73 3pt 57 (up from 50) FT 69 (up from 68) Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 69 (from 75 default) Handle 65 Pass 58 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 63 Steal 66 RebOff 73 (up from 57) RebDef 85 Speed 70 Stam 75 Dur 70 (down from 90) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 65 (up from 45) Med Tendency 35 (up from 25) 3pt Tendency 2 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marcus_fizer/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marcus_fizer.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/marcusfizer.htm http://www.82games.com/02CHI8A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03CHI14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04MIL13D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 6 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 25 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bulls (232), Bucks (54) Current Team: Sonics Damien Wilkins (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 73 (up from 71) Close 75 Med 70 (down from 73) 3pt 68 (down from 72) FT 80 (up from 62) Layup 83 (up from 75) Dunk 80 (up from 75) Handle 75 Pass 59 (up from 56) PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 64 (down from 69) Steal 86 (up from 83) RebOff 65 (up from 52) RebDef 62 (up from 56) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damien_wilkins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damien_wilkins.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA6D.HTM Notes: The son of former NBA player Gerald Wilkins, and nephew of former NBA great Dominique Wilkins. Plays a lot more like his father than his uncle. Jersey Number: 12 Height/Weight: 6�6� � 225 lbs. College: Georgia Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 1 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Bald Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None Years Pro: 2 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 5.6 ppg) Current Team: Sonics (29) Joey Graham (NEW-Edit) Overall 73 (up from 72) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 75 FT 80 (down from 84) Layup 86 (from 85 default) Dunk 86 (from 85 default) Handle 70 (down from 75) Pass 55 (down from 60) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 55 (down from 65) Steal 60 RebOff 61 (up from 54) RebDef 74 (up from 65) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 90 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 55 (down from 75) Med Tendency 55 down from 60) 3pt Tendency 30 (down from 40) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joey_graham/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joey_graham.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joeygraham.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Graham http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR7D.HTM Notes: Twin brother of Stephen Graham. There have been four sets of twins in NBA history, and the Graham�s are probably the worst set (though this is mostly due to Stephen being a fringe NBA player). Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors Luke Jackson Overall 73 Close 77 (down from 82) Med 77 (down from 78) 3pt 82 (up from 78) FT 78 (down from 83) Layup 74 (from 75 default) Dunk 69 (from 60 default) Handle 75 Pass 59 (up from 56) PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 60 (up from 55) RebOff 62 RebDef 62 (down from 65) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 75 (down from 80) DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 5 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luke_jackson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luke_jackson.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lukejackson.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Jackson http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE6D.HTM Notes: A great addition to the Cavaliers, who were interested in Brent Barry during the offseason. Jackson has the potential to eventually become their Barry. At the least he should at least be close to what Kyle Korver has done this season for the Sixers. Luke has struggled with a back injury he suffered in July though, and he finally had surgery to correct it, which will cause him to miss the rest of his rookie season. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Cavaliers (10) Lee Nailon Overall 73 (up from 72) Close 84 (up from 75) Med 75 3pt 60 (down from 64) FT 81 Layup 68 (from 70 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 70 (up from 65) Pass 56 PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 70 Block 55 Steal 55 RebOff 70 RebDef 61 Speed 70 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 45 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lee_nailon/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lee_nailon.htm http://www.ibiblio.org/craig/draft/1999_draft/Players/nailon.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Nailon http://www.82games.com/04NOH11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI8D.HTM Notes: This is not the first time Nailon has been called on to replace an injured Jamal Mashburn. Too bad Mash is on the verge of retirement; he was the only way that Nailon could get a starting job. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 6 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 21 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (9 games, 7.7 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (121), Knicks (38), Hawks (27), Magic (8), Cavaliers (22), Hornets (68), 76�ers (22), Cavaliers (0) Current Team: FREE AGENT David Lee (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (up from 70) (from 69 default)) Close 75 Med 73 (from 65 default) 3pt 50 FT 57 (down from 58) (from 70 default) Layup 69 (from 65 default) Dunk 79 (up from 72) (from 75 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 65 Steal 60 (up from 55) RebOff 84 (up from 74) (from 69 default) RebDef 89 (up from 79) (from 70 default) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 (up from 30) Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_lee/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_lee.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/davidlee.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=87 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lee_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK9D.HTM Notes: High-energy power forward that will fill the void left by Jerome Williams� retirement. The Knicks are going to develop him as a SF since his post game is too weak for PF standards. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Knicks Shandon Anderson (NEW-Edit) Overall 72 Close 67 Med 68 3pt 68 (up from 64) FT 76 (down from 78) Layup 76 (from 70 default) Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 60 PostDef 75 Block 64 (up from 59) Steal 75 RebOff 58 RebDef 67 (down from 76) Speed 75 Stam 80 (up from 75) Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 5 Notes: Isiah Thomas did everything in his power to either trade Shandon or alienate him and force him into a buyout. The Knicks are paying him about 20 million dollars to not play for them. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 10 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 51 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (61 games, 5.7 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (197), Rockets (164), Knicks (245) Current Team: Heat (65) Rodney White Overall 72 (up from 64) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 71 (up from 63) 3pt 77 (up from 71) FT 75 (up from 60) Layup 77 (from 75 default) Dunk 70 Handle 70 (down from 75) Pass 57 PostOff 80 (up from 65) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 64 Steal 81 RebOff 59 (up from 56) RebDef 69 (up from 66) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (up from 50) OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 40 Notes: Did Detroit give up on White early, or did White give up playing basketball early? Wasn�t he supposed to go earlier than ninth in the draft? MJ loved the kid, he was considering trading the first pick (Kwame) for someone good so he could move down and draft White. Now, White�s a mess. He looks more like Lee Nailon than a lottery pick. And why hasn�t VC updated this guy yet? He�s not a total scrub and he�s not a SG for Christ�s sake. Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (5 games, 1.6 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (16), Nuggets (186), Warriors (16) Current Team: EUROPE Trevor Ariza Overall 71 Close 70 Med 65 (down from 70) 3pt 63 (down from 65) FT 65 (down from 70) Layup 84 (down from 88) (from 80 default) Dunk 82 (from 80 default) Handle 75 Pass 57 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 61 Steal 91 (up from 88) RebOff 76 (up from 71) RebDef 78 (up from 72) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 45 (down from 50) 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/trevor_ariza/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/trevor_ariza.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/trevor_ariza.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Ariza http://www.82games.com/04NYK9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK9D.HTM Notes: Ariza is currently the youngest Knick to ever play in a regular season game (Carl Braun held the record for a very long time, at a little over 20 years of age, and Maciej Lampe at 18 only played for the Knicks in preseason, not during the regular season). Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Knicks (116) Current Team: Magic Linas Kleiza (NEW-Edit) Overall 71 Close 77 Med 68 (down from 70) 3pt 60 (up from 50) FT 67 (down from 70) Layup 68 (from 70 default) Dunk 65 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 73 (up from 65) Steal 60 RebOff 79 (up from 75) RebDef 79 (up from 75) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 90 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 70 (down from 75) Med Tendency 45 (down from 55) 3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/linas_kleiza/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/linas_kleiza.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/linuskleiza.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=168 http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN14D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Nuggets Ersan Ilyasova (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 71 (down from 74) Close 72 (down from 79) Med 73 (down from 75) 3pt 75 (down from 78) FT 67 (down from 78) Layup 76 Dunk 73 (down from 79) Handle 75 Pass 55 (down from 60) PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 58 (down from 65) Steal 60 RebOff 60 RebDef 75 (up from 70) Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 65 DefAwr 60 (down from 65) OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ersan_ilyasova/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ersan_ilyasova.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ersanilyasova.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=254 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersan_Ilyasova Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 18 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bucks Jason Kapono (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 70 (up from 69) Close 75 Med 75 (up from 71) 3pt 85 FT 83 (down from 87) (from 82 default) Layup 73 (from 75 default) Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 75 (up from 70) Pass 54 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 65 RebOff 55 RebDef 63 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 30 (down from 50) Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 60 (down from 65) Dunk Tendency 5 (down from 10) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_kapono/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_kapono.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jasonkapono.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA9D.HTM Notes: Good shooter but has a slow release. Similar player to Kyle Korver, but doesn�t have nearly the defensive IQ. Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Cavaliers (41), Bobcats (81) Current Team: Heat Eric Piatkowski Overall 70 (down from 72) Close 75 (down from 84) Med 75 3pt 86 FT 84 (up from 80) Layup 70 (from 75 default) Dunk 52 (from 55 default) Handle 75 Pass 55 (down from 57) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 52 Steal 66 (down from 76) RebOff 54 RebDef 59 Speed 75 Stam 75 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 25 (down from 35) Med Tendency 60 (down from 70) 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_piatkowski/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eric_piatkowski.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Piatkowski http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI7D.HTM Notes: I honestly don�t know why they changed Piatkowski�s position SF back in 2K4. He�s a career SG and he was splitting minutes for Houston at SG/SF. Nearing the end of his career. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 12 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: 48 Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (9 games, 4.3 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (616), Rockets (49) Current Team: Bulls (68) Travis Outlaw Overall 70 Close 67 (down from 70) Med 71 3pt 58 FT 64 (down from 65) Layup 81 (from 75 default) Dunk 84 (up from 79) (from 75 default) Handle 70 (down from 75) Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 79 Steal 76 RebOff 64 RebDef 68 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/travis_outlaw/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/travis_outlaw.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/travisoutlaw.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Blazers (67) Sergei Monia (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 70 Close 67 (down from 72) Med 71 (up from 66) 3pt 68 FT 67 (down from 71) Layup 72 (up from 58) Dunk 74 Handle 70 (up from 65) Pass 60 (up from 55) PostOff 65 PostDef 70 Block 67 (down from 77) Steal 65 (down from 68) RebOff 58 (down from 68) RebDef 75 (down from 80) Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 30 (up from 2) Drive Tendency 60 (up from 40) Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sergei_monia/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sergey_monya.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/sergeimonya.asp http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=BFX http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Monia http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR9D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Blazers (23) Current Team: Kings Quinton Ross (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 70 (up from 68) (from 67 default) Close 72 Med 70 (up from 68) 3pt 65 (down from 67) FT 67 Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 76 (from 65 default) Handle 80 Pass 58 PostOff 60 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 61 Steal 71 RebOff 58 RebDef 64 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (up from 60) OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 20 (up from 5) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/quinton_ross/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/quinton_ross.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinton_Ross http://www.82games.com/04LAC8A.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC6D.HTM Notes: Was not drafted by an NBA team, but still started 21 games for the Clippers last year anyway. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 21 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers (78) James Singleton (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 70 (up from 64) Close 75 (up from 72) Med 68 (up from 66) 3pt 63 (up from 61) FT 81 (up from 76) Layup 81 Dunk 73 Handle 75 Pass 54 (up from 52) PostOff 70 (up from 60) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 70 (up from 54) Steal 65 (down from 70) RebOff 87 (up from 60) RebDef 91 (up from 64) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_singleton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_singleton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Singleton_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC11D.HTM Notes: An all-star in Italy. Good rebounder. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers Yaroslav Korolev (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 69 (down from 71) Close 72 Med 73 3pt 74 FT 70 (down from 78) Layup 75 Dunk 70 Handle 75 Pass 60 PostOff 70 PostDef 60 (down from 65) Block 55 (down from 60) Steal 60 RebOff 60 (down from 65) RebDef 60 (down from 65) Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/yaroslav_korolev/index.html http://www.nba.com/draft2005/profiles/YaroslavKorolev.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/yaroslav_korolev.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=256 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaroslav_Korolev http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC9D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 18 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers Bostjan Nachbar Overall 69 (up from 67) Close 72 Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 82 FT 77 (down from 79) Layup 68 (from 65 default) Dunk 68 (from 60 default) Handle 65 Pass 56 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 59 Steal 61 RebOff 54 RebDef 74 Speed 75 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 70 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bostjan_nachbar/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bostjan_nachbar.htm Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 2.8 ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (75), Hornets (80) Current Team: Nets Matt Barnes Overall 69 Close 62 Med 66 3pt 62 (up from 59) FT 66 Layup 66 (from 65 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 70 Pass 58 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 57 Steal 78 RebOff 72 RebDef 72 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 15 Drive Tendency 45 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_barnes/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_barnes.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mattbarnes.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Barnes http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK8D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI7D.HTM Notes: A hustle/energy player at SF who is too small to play PF. Didn�t the Knicks just draft David Lee? The Knicks waived Barnes after six games, five of which he started. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Clippers (38), Kings (43), 76�ers (0), Knicks (6) Current Team: 76�ers Aleksandar Pavlovic (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION) Justin Reed Overall 68 (up from 64) Close 67 Med 71 3pt 63 (up from 55) FT 73 Layup 68 (from 70 default) Dunk 65 Handle 70 (up from 65) Pass 57 PostOff 70 (up from 65) PostDef 75 (up from 65) Block 57 Steal 62 RebOff 71 RebDef 60 Speed 70 (down from 75) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/justin_reed/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/justin_reed.htm Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games) Former Teams: Celtics (55) Current Team: T�Wolves Ronald Dupree Overall 68 (up from 66) Close 70 (up from 65) Med 66 3pt 69 (up from 67) FT 63 Layup 84 (from 80 default) Dunk 76 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 55 PostOff 60 PostDef 65 (up from 60) Block 65 Steal 58 RebOff 73 RebDef 71 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ronald_dupree/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ronald_dupree.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Dupree Notes: Went undrafted and played in the NBDL, but worked his way into the Bulls starting lineup. He is currently coming off the bench for Minnesota. Years Pro: 3 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (14 games, 0.3 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (47), Pistons (47) Current Team: T�Wolves Stacey Augmon Overall 68 Close 62 (down from 67) Med 65 (down from 66) 3pt 53 (up from 50) FT 73 (down from 74) Layup 72 (from 75 default) Dunk 70 Handle 70 Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 62 (up from 60) Steal 72 RebOff 72 RebDef 67 (up from 60) Speed 75 (up from 70) Stam 70 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 20 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stacey_augmon/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stacey_augmon.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL7D.HTM Notes: Once part of an excellent defensive backcourt with Mookie Blaylock that supported Dominique Wilkins, now a veteran defensive specialist at the end of his career. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 15 Age: 37 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 7x (77 games) Former Teams: Hawks (290), Pistons (20), Blazers (284), Hornets (216) Current Team: Magic (55) Hakim Warrick Overall 67 (down from 69) Close 70 Med 63 (down from 68) 3pt 50 (down from 55) FT 64 (down from 68) Layup 72 (from 70 default) Dunk 87 (up from 79) (from 80 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 70 (down from 75) Steal 60 RebOff 73 RebDef 80 Speed 75 (up from 70) Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hakim_warrick/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/hakim_warrick.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/hakimwarrick.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=5002 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=42 http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Grizzlies Ryan Bowen (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 67 (from 66 default) Close 60 (down from 75) Med 68 (down from 75) 3pt 60 (from 50 default) FT 71 (up from 70) (from 67 default) Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 60 Handle 70 (up from 50) Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 58 (up from 56) Steal 76 RebOff 67 (up from 58) RebDef 64 Speed 70 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 65) OffAwr 60 (down from 65) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 15 (up from 5) Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 15 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ryan_bowen/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ryan_bowen.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Bowen http://www.ryanbowen.com/ http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Bowen_Feature-159322-822.html http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG, PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 1.8 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (298) Current Team: Rockets (66) Dorell Wright Overall 67 Close 72 Med 70 3pt 71 FT 80 Layup 89 (from 85 default) Dunk 79 (from 80 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 80 RebOff 52 RebDef 56 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 35 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 40 Notes: Miami drafted Wright instead of Jameer Nelson. He�ll probably see time in the development league this year. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Heat (3) Nikoloz Tskitishvili Overall 67 (down from 68) Close 67 (down from 72) Med 71 (down from 73) 3pt 65 FT 74 (up from 71) Layup 67 (from 60 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 60 Block 72 Steal 70 RebOff 57 RebDef 71 Speed 75 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (down from 65) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 70 (down from 75) Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nikoloz_tskitishvili/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nikoloz_tskitishvili.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/nickoloztskitishvili.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikoloz_Tskitishvili Notes: A project in Denver, Nikoloz Tskitishvili (say that three times fast) is the 2003 version of Darko. Stuck behind a loaded Denver frontcourt, he wants to play, but isn�t ready. His career .301 FG% (3 seasons) is probably the lowest in the league after Darko�s. He signed with Minnesota but they�ve yet to give him much of a look. Maybe if they trade KG? Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 4 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Nuggets (143), Warriors (12), T�Wolves (5) Current Team: Suns Jamal Mashburn (RETIRED) Overall 80 (up from 79) Close 92 Med 79 3pt 80 (up from 73) FT 82 (up from 77) Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 59 (from 60 default) Handle 80 Pass 73 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 53 Steal 63 RebOff 65 RebDef 77 Speed 70 Stam 60 Dur 65 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 15 Notes: Mash�s career seems to be over due to a bad knee. He�s had an interesting career path. He started as one of the three J�s in Dallas, was traded to Miami for virtually nothing of value, was the third star on a good Miami team (and his playoff vanishing acts are one of the reasons Miami never got over the hump), was traded for Eddie Jones, and formed an all-star duo with Baron Davis in Charlotte and New Orleans. Unfortunately, Mashburn was done in by injuries every single place he went. He�s missed 259 games in his career (that�s more than three full seasons worth), not including last season, or the season he�ll be sitting out this year. Years Pro: 13 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 72 All-Star selections: 1 (02-03) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 3x (52 games, 15.0 ppg) Former Teams: Mavericks (214), Heat (180), Hornets (217), 76�ers (0) Current Team: RETIRED *********************************************************************** D. Power Forwards Rating � Player (Version last updated) 99 � Tim Duncan (2.2) 99 � Kevin Garnett (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 96 � Dirk Nowitzki (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 95 � Elton Brand (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 94 � Jermaine O�Neal (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 94 � Amare Stoudemire (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 89 � Pau Gasol (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 88 � Chris Bosh (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 86 � Dwight Howard (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 85 � Rasheed Wallace (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 85 � Kenyon Martin (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Chris Webber (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Antawn Jamison (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Emeka Okafor (2.2) 84 � Zach Randolph (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Carlos Boozer (2.3) 84 - Kurt Thomas (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Tyson Chandler (POSITION CHANGED, SEE CENTER SECTION) 83 � Antonio McDyess (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 82 � Robert Horry (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Troy Murphy (1.6) 81 � Drew Gooden (2.2) 80 � Donyell Marshall (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Al Harrington (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � David West (2.0) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Antoine Walker (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Udonis Haslem (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Channing Frye (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Joe Smith (2.2) 79 � Nick Collison (2.3) 78 � Juwan Howard (2.1) 78 � Charlie Villanueva (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 78 � Sean May (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 78 � Michael Sweetney (2.2) 77 � Vladimir Radmanovic (2.3) 77 � Austin Croshere (2.0) 77 � Cliff Robinson (2.2) 77 � Eddie Griffin (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Ike Diogu (2.0) (POSITION CHANGED, SEE CENTER SECTION) 77 � Wayne Simien (2.1) 76 � Darius Songaila (2.2) 76 � Othella Harrington (2.2) 76 � Malik Rose (2.2) 76 � Anderson Varejao (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Brian Cook (2.2) 75 � Melvin Ely (2.2) 75 � Antonio Davis (2.2) (FREE AGENT) 75 � Maurice Taylor (2.2) 75 � Danny Fortson (2.3) 74 � Reggie Evans (2.3) 74 � Marc Jackson (2.3) 74 � Jason Maxiell (1.5) 74 � Fabricio Oberto (2.0) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 73 � Kwame Brown (2.3) 73 � Andris Biedrins (1.1) 72 � Malik Allen (2.2) 72 � Walter McCarty (2.3) 72 � Stanislav Medvedenko (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 71 � Alan Henderson (2.2) 71 � Chris Taft (1.1) 71 � Mark Madsen (1.7) 70 � Pat Garrity (1.9) 70 � Vin Baker (2.3) 69 � Andray Blatche (2.2) 69 � Bo Outlaw (2.2) 69 � Shavlik Randolph (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 69 � Michael Bradley (2.2) 69 � David Lee (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) 68 � Michael Ruffin (2.2) 67 � Lonny Baxter (2.2) 67 � Maciej Lampe (2.1) 67 � Esteban Batista (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Tim Duncan Overall 99 Close 99 (up from 97) Med 75 3pt 59 FT 65 Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 75 (from 70 default) Handle 70 Pass 65 (up from 60) PostOff 95 PostDef 95 Block 89 (down from 94) Steal 59 RebOff 83 RebDef 96 Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 90 (up from 85) Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 65 (down from 70) 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 80 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tim_duncan/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tim_duncan.htm http://www.slamduncan.com/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS13D.HTM Notes: The two time league MVP won his third ring (and third Finals MVP) in seven seasons, and is not only one of the top players of all- time, but also most likely solidified himself as the top power forward of all-time. Duncan has been named to an all-NBA team and an All- Defensive team in every single season (eight and counting). The only other player who accomplished that feat was Duncan�s former teammate David Robinson (7 seasons). Duncan is also the ONLY player in NBA history to be named to the All-NBA First team in his first 8 seasons (the next closest is Larry Bird, who was on first team his first four seasons). Duncan is always among the leaders in points, rebounds, and blocks, but his ability to effectively pass out of double teams is why he�s got three rings on his finger. He buried the Nets in 02-03 with a near quadruple double, and Duncan�s passing against the Pistons led the Spurs to victory in the fourth quarter of game 7. As much as people are talking about Miami this offseason, the Spurs are still the favorites to win, and Tim Duncan is the main reason. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 9 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 384 Most Valuable Player: 2 (01-02, 02-03) NBA Finals MVP: 3 (98-99, 02-03, 04-05) All-Star selections: 8 (97-98, 2000-2006, 7 starts, 1 MVP) All-Star Game MVP: 1 (99-00) All-NBA First Team: 8 (1998-2005) All-Defensive First Team: 6 (1999-2003, 04-05) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (97-98, 03-04) Rookie of the Year: 1 (97-98) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x (3 rings, 105 games, 23.8 ppg) Current Team: Spurs (586) Kevin Garnett (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 99 Close 99 (up from 97) Med 81 (up from 79) 3pt 75 (from 69 default) FT 79 (down from 81) Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 75 Handle 75 Pass 76 PostOff 95 PostDef 95 Block 81 Steal 77 (down from 81) RebOff 73 (down from 78) RebDef 96 (down from 99) Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 90 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 10 (up from 3) Drive Tendency 45 Dunk Tendency 75 (down from 80) ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_garnett/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kevin_garnett.htm http://www.kevingarnett.com/ http://www.82games.com/04MIN10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN14D.HTM Notes: The 03-04 MVP. I have stated many times that the T�Wolves would have won the championship that year if it weren�t for Sam Cassell�s injury in the 2004 Conference Finals. The Wolves had to go with Darrick Martin as their PG and essentially play 4 on 5. They also had the shooters to beat Detroit�s zone, which annihilated the Lakers. Other Positions: PG, SF, C Years Pro: 11 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 254 Most Valuable Player: 1 (03-04) All-Star selections: 9 (1997-1998, 2000-2006, 7 starts, 1 MVP) All-Star Game MVP: 1 (02-03) All-NBA First Team: 3 (99-00, 02-03, 03-04) All-NBA Second Team: 3 (00-01, 01-02, 04-05) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (98-99) All-Defensive First Team: 6 (2000-2005) Rebound King: 2 (03-04, 04-05) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 7x (47 games, 22.3 ppg) Current Team: T�Wolves (775) Dirk Nowitzki (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 96 Close 99 Med 96 3pt 88 (from 85 default) FT 89 (from 87 default) Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 60 PostOff 90 PostDef 75 Block 77 (down from 82) Steal 67 (down from 72) RebOff 58 RebDef 94 Speed 70 (from 75 default) Stam 90 Dur 85 (from 80 default) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 95 ClutchOff 99 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 85 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 65 ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dirk_nowitzki.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Nowitzki http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL12D.HTM Notes: The best player in the NBA to ever come out of Europe. Defense was his only weakness, and he improved it greatly last year, as the Mavericks were more defensively oriented than in years past. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 8 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 98 All-Star selections: 5 (2002-2006) All-NBA First Team: 1 (04-05) All-NBA Second Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (00-01, 03-04) Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2006) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (53 games, 25.1 ppg) Current Team: Mavericks (522) Elton Brand (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 95 (from 91 default) Close 99 Med 78 (from 73 default) 3pt 50 FT 77 (from 75 default) Layup 68 (up from 65) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 58 PostOff 95 PostDef 90 (from 85 default) Block 90 (up from 88) Steal 59 RebOff 89 (from 84 default) RebDef 85 Speed 70 (up from 65) Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 85 (from 80 default) OffAwr 90 (from 85 default) ClutchOff 75 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 75 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/elton_brand/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/elton_brand.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_brand http://www.82games.com/04LAC14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC12D.HTM Notes: The first Clipper to make the All-Star team since Danny Manning. The Clippers robbed Chicago by sending them Tyson Chandler for Brand. As good as Chandler was for the Bulls last year, with Brand they would have definitely made it to the second round. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 6 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 94 All-Star selections: 2 (01-02, 05-06) Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bulls (155) Current Team: Clippers (292) Jermaine O�Neal (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 94 (up from 93) Close 99 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 57 FT 75 Layup 68 (from 65 default) Dunk 75 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 56 PostOff 95 PostDef 90 Block 88 Steal 54 RebOff 70 (up from 68) RebDef 93 (up from 91) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 70 (from 80 default) DefAwr 90 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 95 (from 90 default) Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 80 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jermaine_oneal/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jermaine_oneal.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND13D.HTM Notes: Was the youngest player in NBA history during his rookie season. Sat behind Rasheed Wallace and Brian Grant early in his career with Portland, they traded him for Dale Davis. Talk about a bone-headed trade� Jermaine has become the best big man in the east. He averaged 24.3 ppg last year, and averaged a double double for three seasons before that. Jermaine was one of the players involved in �Basketbrawl� and there are now many fans are pining for him to appear in a fighting game with his finisher �The Sliding Punch of Doom�. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 10 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 60 All-Star selections: 5 (2002-2006, 2 starts) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (03-04) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03) Most Improved Player: 1 (01-02) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 3x, Second Round 1x, First Round 5x (64 games, 12.5 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (211) Current Team: Pacers (352) Amare Stoudemire (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 94 (down from 95) (from 92 default) Close 99 Med 75 3pt 55 FT 73 Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 85 Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 95 PostDef 95 (from 95 default) Block 81 (down from 85) Steal 65 RebOff 76 RebDef 85 (down from 87) Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 70 (from 95 default) DefAwr 80 (down from 85) (from 80 default) OffAwr 95 (from 85 default) Close Tendency 95 (from 90 default) Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 45 Dunk Tendency 95 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/amare_stoudemire/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/amare_stoudemire.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/amarestoudemire.htm Notes: The first high school player to ever win Rookie of the Year. I still think Kevin Garnett�s rookie season out of high school was more impressive (he was younger, he didn�t start games until halfway through the season, and take a look at the assists). Years Pro: 3 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 63 All-Star selections: 1 (04-05) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05) Rookie of the Year: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (21 games, 25.4 ppg) Current Team: Suns (217) Pau Gasol (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 89 (up from 88) (from 86 default) Close 97 (from 94 default) Med 76 (from 75 default) 3pt 55 FT 72 (up from 68) (from 77 default) Layup 64 (up from 61) (from 60 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 66 (up from 59) PostOff 90 (from 85 default) PostDef 85 (up from 80) Block 87 Steal 56 (down from 59) RebOff 78 (from 73 default) RebDef 86 (up from 81) Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (down from 85) OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pau_gasol/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pau_gasol.htm http://www.hoopshype.com/interviews/gasol_wiedower.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/paugasol.htm http://www.paugasol.com/ (Official site) http://www.pau-gasol.com/ (Unofficial site) http://www.82games.com/04MEM13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM11D.HTM Notes: Gee, that Abdur-Rahim for Gasol trade is looking mighty even, is it not? Originally it was thought that the Grizzlies were giving up an established star for a lesser player in order to clean house (when they moved to Memphis). Gasol was the first European to ever win Rookie of the Year, also going against the stereotype that Europeans took time to develop and weren�t NBA ready after being drafted (Dirk and Peja, for example). He was perhaps the best player at this year�s Olympics, and it�s a shame that Spain, arguably the best team at the tournament didn�t even medal. They deserved the Bronze more than the US. They only lost one game. Spain BEAT Argentina and Italy (gold and silver winners) but lost to the team that ended up with the Bronze. Meanwhile the US lost to teams that didn�t even end up with medals (Lithuania, and Puerto Rico, who wasn�t even a top 5 team). If anyone can explain to me how Spain not getting a medal makes any sense, I�d love to hear it. What a crock of a structure. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 69 All-Star selections: 1 (05-06) Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 19.9 ppg) Current Team: Grizzlies (298) Chris Bosh (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 88 (down from 89) (from 84 default) Close 97 (down from 99) (from 97 default) Med 78 (from 71 default) 3pt 68 (up from 61) FT 82 (up from 81) (from 76 default) Layup 68 (from 70 default) Dunk 79 (from 80 default) Handle 70 (from 65 default) Pass 58 (up from 56) PostOff 90 PostDef 80 Block 76 (down from 81) Steal 60 (down from 63) RebOff 81 (from 71 default) RebDef 88 (from 83 default) Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 95 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 85 (from 80 default) Close Tendency 90 (from 85 default) Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 85 (from 80 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_bosh/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_bosh.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chrisbosh.htm http://www.chris-bosh.com/ http://www.chrisboshfoundation.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Bosh http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 3 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 45 All-Star selections: 1 (05-06) Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors (156) Dwight Howard (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 86 (down from 88) (from 86 default) Close 89 (down from 94) Med 66 (down from 71) 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 65 (up from 61) (from 67 default) Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 75 Handle 65 Pass 53 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 84 (down from 87) Steal 63 (down from 68) RebOff 91 (down from 97) (from 88 default) RebDef 97 (up from 95) (from 92 default) Speed 70 Stam 90 (up from 85) Dur 95 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 80 (down from 85) Med Tendency 35 (down from 40) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 85 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dwight_howard/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dwight_howard.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dwight_howard.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_Howard http://www.82games.com/04ORL14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL12D.HTM Notes: The first pick of the 2004 draft. People keep saying that the Magic had to take him because he has the potential to be the next Garnett. To that, I say, what the hell are these people smoking? Garnett was a lot more impressive than Howard when he was in high school. I had the pleasure of watching Sebastian Telfair�s Lincoln team beat Dwight Howard�s team. Telfair was taken with the 13th pick, and most people acknowledge that he was picked a little early. The first pick in the draft couldn�t beat the 13th pick? That�s like if LeBron lost to Travis Outlaw�s team (semi-exaggeration). I�m not saying Howard will be a bad player, but I would think a cross between Lamar Odom and Zach Randolph would be a more realistic comparison. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 41 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Magic (82) Rasheed Wallace (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 85 (down from 88) Close 92 (down from 94) Med 76 3pt 81 (down from 85) (from 77 default) FT 72 (from 70 default) Layup 69 (from 70 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 58 (up from 56) PostOff 85 (down from 90) PostDef 85 Block 84 Steal 63 RebOff 59 (down from 71) RebDef 84 (from 88 default) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 90 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 (down from 85) Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 50 (up from 40) Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rasheed_wallace/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rasheed_wallace.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasheed_Wallace http://www.82games.com/04DET13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET9D.HTM Notes: Was traded to Portland for Rod Strickland, one of Washington�s all-time blunders. Despite his past behavior, Rasheed has been the hottest ticket in the league last year. He was traded to Atlanta, and then traded to Detroit. Won a ring with less than half a season in Detroit, and seemingly all of his past behavior problems are forgotten. Let�s see how that holds up over a full season, especially now that he got his new contract. Still, the Pistons were 33-11 after acquiring him (17-4 in regular season, 16-7 in playoffs) so as long as the team keeps winning, it will negate the distractions. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 11 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 84 All-Star selections: 3 (99-00, 00-01, 05-06) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 2x, First Round 5x (1 ring, 98 games, 15.3 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (65), Blazers (544), Hawks (1) Current Team: Pistons (101) Kenyon Martin Overall 85 (up from 84) Close 92 Med 71 3pt 59 FT 66 (up from 65) Layup 70 Dunk 80 (up from 75) Handle 65 Pass 59 PostOff 80 PostDef 85 Block 80 Steal 85 RebOff 71 RebDef 86 Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 85 (up from 75) OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 (down from 85) Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 75 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kenyon_martin/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kenyon_martin.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyon_Martin http://www.82games.com/04DEN13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN11D.HTM Notes: An exciting player to watch, especially next to Jason Kidd. Even with a knee injury in his senior year, Martin was still the blatantly obvious choice to be the first pick in 2000. Judging by what the rest of that draft class has done (Stromile Swift, Darius Miles, Marcus Fizer, Mike Miller, DerMarr Johnson, Chris Mihm, Jamal Crawford, Joel Przybilla, and Keyon Dooling fill out the rest of the top 10 draft choices that year, and 11-15 weren�t exactly much better), Martin is clearly a special player. But is he a max level player? That�s what the Nuggets gave him when they traded three first round picks for the right to sign him. Will Martin be worth his contract in 2010-11, when he is making 16.6 million dollars? In today�s NBA, that would make him the fifth highest paid player. He�s a great supporting player, but he�s no franchise player (at least not yet). Will that contract impact what the Nuggets are allowed to give Carmelo Anthony when he is a free agent? Maybe. How about Nene? What about other incoming free agents? Will there even be any? Depending on whom the Nets draft with those picks (assuming they don�t sell them off like they�ve been doing lately) it could end up being a good trade for Jersey. Of course, if they draft utter crap, they�ll probably look like fools. Years Pro: 6 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 60 All-Star selections: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (56 games, 15.0 ppg) Former Teams: Nets (283) Current Team: Nuggets (70) Chris Webber (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (up from 83) Close 92 (up from 84) Med 73 3pt 70 FT 78 Layup 66 (from 73 default) Dunk 71 (down from 73) (from 70 default) Handle 70 (from 65 default) Pass 72 PostOff 90 (up from 85) PostDef 75 (down from 80) Block 71 (down from 73) Steal 80 (down from 82) RebOff 65 RebDef 89 (down from 92) Speed 70 Stam 80 (up from 75) Dur 65 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 85 (up from 80) Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 45 Dunk Tendency 50 Notes: The Kings missed their chance. The Lakers were clearly weak in 02-03, but Webber�s injury killed them in the second round. Then in 03-04 C-Webb spent most of the year injured, and when he came back there were chemistry issues abound. I think he takes an unfair amount of heat, because Peja Stojakovic is a non-factor in a half-court offense. Stojakovic has choked far more than Webber has in the playoffs. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 13 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 134 All-Star selections: 5 (96-97, 2000-2003, 2 starts) All-NBA First Team: 1 (00-01) All-NBA Second Team: 3 (98-99, 00-01, 02-03) Rookie of the Year: 1 (93-94) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 5x (64 games, 20.9 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (76), Wizards/Bullets (212), Kings (377) Current Team: 76�ers (21) Antawn Jamison (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (down from 85) (from 81 default) Close 99 (from 97 default) Med 83 (from 81 default) 3pt 85 (from 79 default) FT 73 (from 76 default) Layup 72 (from 70 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 57 PostOff 90 PostDef 75 Block 54 Steal 68 (from 60 default) RebOff 68 (down from 76) (from 70 default) RebDef 88 (up from 84) (from 76 default) Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 85 (down from 90) (from 85 default) Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antawn_jamison/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antawn_jamison.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS8D.HTM Notes: The 03-04 Sixth man of the year. Raised his FG% by 65 points to be third in the league. Was traded for the #5 pick (Devin Harris), which reunites him with former Warrior teammates Gilbert Arenas and Larry Hughes, and former Tar Heel teammate Brendan Haywood. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 71 All-Star selections: 1 (04-05) Sixth Man of Year: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (15 games, 16.7 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (336), Mavericks (82) Current Team: Wizards (68) Emeka Okafor Overall 84 Close 89 Med 63 (down from 68) 3pt 50 FT 62 (up from 61) Layup 63 (from 65 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 52 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 86 Steal 62 RebOff 87 RebDef 91 Speed 65 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 80 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/emeka_okafor/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/emeka_okafor.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/emeka_okafor.asp http://www.82games.com/04CHA17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA13D.HTM Notes: Led UConn to the NCAA championship. He was in foul trouble in the first half of the championship game, but then scored all 18 of his points in the second half, and led UConn from a seven point deficit to a one point win. He was the designated collegiate 12th man (see Laettner, Collison) on the 2004 Olympic team. Not that selfishness is part of his game, but he got to see first hand how teamwork wins, even on a bigger stage than college. I�ve favorably compared him to Alonzo Mourning, rather than Ben Wallace like a few other people have. He�ll be somewhere in-between both (perhaps a 15 ppg scorer over his career). Just a follow-up on that, Okafor is averaging 15 ppg as of 3/18/05, so it looks like my comparisons to Mourning aren�t some kind of stretch. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bobcats (71) Zach Randolph (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (from 85 default) Close 94 (up from 92) Med 75 3pt 73 (up from 53) FT 76 (up from 71) (from 82 default) Layup 64 (from 70 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 56 PostOff 85 (from 90 default) PostDef 80 Block 55 (down from 58) Steal 60 RebOff 82 RebDef 87 (down from 90) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 75 (from 80 default) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 85 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 10 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zach_randolph/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zach_randolph.htm http://nbadraft.net/profiles/zachrandolph.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Randolph http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR12D.HTM Notes: The 03-04 Most Improved Player wasn�t really the most improved, because he had already displayed in the 02-03 playoffs what he was capable of. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 42 Most Improved Player: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 12.1 ppg) Current Team: Blazers (245) Carlos Boozer (NEW-Add) Overall 84 Close 92 Med 75 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 74 (up from 70) Layup 70 Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 58 (down from 60) PostOff 80 PostDef 85 Block 60 (down from 62) Steal 62 RebOff 81 (up from 78) RebDef 91 (up from 88) Speed 65 Stam 90 Dur 75 (up from 60) (from 95 default) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carlos_boozer/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carlos_boozer.htm http://www.82games.com/04UTA12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 4 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Cavaliers (156) Current Team: Jazz (51) Kurt Thomas (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 84 (up from 81) Close 87 (from 89 default) Med 78 (up from 66) 3pt 62 (up from 50) FT 81 (from 78 default) Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 56 PostOff 75 (down from 80) PostDef 85 (up from 80) Block 77 Steal 63 RebOff 74 (up from 68) RebDef 92 (down from 95) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 (down from 70) Med Tendency 60 (up from 50) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 (down from 35) Dunk Tendency 25 (down from 50) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kurt_thomas/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kurt_thomas.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Thomas_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO11D.HTM Notes: You know what made me smile on the inside in this early NBA season? In game one of the regular season, Kurt Thomas got a layup on a fast break, courtesy of Steve Nash. Last year 90% of Kurt Thomas� shots were jumpers, and 90% of those jumpers were assisted. It does nothing but add to the idea that Stephon Marbury is not a good point guard despite high assist totals. Assists that lead to inside shots are more valuable than assists that lead to jumpers. In two games, Marbury has 10 assists, and 9 of those have led to jumpers. In two games, Nash has 26 assists, and 16 of those have led to close shots. Like I said, it made me smile on the INSIDE. Years Pro: 11 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 65 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x (48 games, 6.5 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (92), Mavericks (5), Knicks (455) Current Team: Suns Tyson Chandler (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE CENTER SECTION) Antonio McDyess (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 83 (up from 81) (from 82 default) Close 89 (up from 87) Med 76 (up from 70) 3pt 50 FT 61 (from 66 default) Layup 59 (from 60 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 54 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 72 (down from 77) Steal 64 RebOff 84 RebDef 84 (down from 87) Speed 70 Stam 80 Dur 75 (from 80 default) DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_mcdyess/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_mcdyess.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_mcdyess http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET11D.HTM Notes: It�s very hard to say what McDyess is going to do now that he�s back. He missed essentially 3 years with injuries. People in Detroit are saying he�s doing very well, that he should be a sixth man quality backup, but we�ll have to see. Anytime you have a former 20/10 guy coming off your bench, it should be a good thing (unless you�re an overweight drug abuser named Shawn Kemp). Other Positions: C Years Pro: 11 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 76 All-Star selections: 1 (00-01) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (29 games, 9.4 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (150), Suns (81), Nuggets (211), Knicks (18), Suns (24) Current Team: Pistons (77) Robert Horry (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 Close 79 (down from 84) Med 75 3pt 82 FT 73 (down from 79) Layup 69 (from 65 default) Dunk 73 (from 60 default) Handle 65 Pass 59 (up from 57) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 79 (down from 83) Steal 82 (down from 86) RebOff 71 RebDef 80 (up from 76) Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 75 (from 85 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 55 ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/robert_horry/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/robert_horry.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS11D.HTM Notes: Called �Big Shot Rob� because of all those postseason daggers. Not over the last 2 seasons though. Twice the Lakers and Spurs have played an incredible game 5. Twice Horry�s team has come from behind. Twice he has taken a potential game winning three-pointer. Twice it has been from the same area of the court. Twice it has barely missed. Twice Horry�s team lost game 6 and the series. Horry is currently the active leader in NBA Championships, with 5, and second in playoff games, with 175 (Malone has 193 but isn�t on a team yet, while Shaq with 158 should overtake him at some point, possibly in the rings department too). Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 14 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Second Round 7x (6 rings, 198 games, ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (295), Suns (32), Lakers (448) Current Team: Spurs (156) Troy Murphy Overall 81 (up from 79) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 85 FT 78 (up from 73) Layup 66 (from 65 default) Dunk 70 Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 63 Steal 61 RebOff 82 (down from 87) RebDef 93 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 35 (up from 30) Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/troy_murphy/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/troy_murphy.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/troymurphy.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Murphy Notes: Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 41 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors (259) Drew Gooden (NEW-Add) Overall 81 (up from 79) Close 84 Med 71 (up from 70) 3pt 62 (up from 57) FT 72 (down from 81) Layup 65 Dunk 71 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 56 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 75 (down from 78) Steal 70 RebOff 92 (up from 80) RebDef 94 Speed 70 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/drew_gooden/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/drew_gooden.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 4 Age: 24 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 14.0 ppg) Former Teams: Grizzlies (51), Magic (98) Current Team: Cavaliers (82) Donyell Marshall (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (down from 81) Close 87 (down from 89) Med 75 3pt 83 (down from 86) FT 75 (up from 73) Layup 68 (from 70 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 (up from 60) Pass 56 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 72 (down from 77) Steal 73 (down from 76) RebOff 66 (down from 68) RebDef 90 (down from 92) Speed 70 (down from 75) Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 95 (from 99 default) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/donyell_marshall/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/donyell_marshall.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE10D.HTM Notes: Probably the most underrated player in the NBA. Always seems to get stuck on teams with depth at Power Forward. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 12 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 12.1 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (40), Warriors (340), Jazz (139), Bulls (96), Raptors (131) Current Team: Cavaliers Al Harrington (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (up from 79) (from 77 default) Close 92 (from 89 default) Med 78 (from 75 default) 3pt 80 (down from 83) (from 67 default) FT 73 (up from 71) (from 67 default) Layup 73 (from 70 default) Dunk 74 (from 75 default) Handle 75 (from 70 default) Pass 60 PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 54 Steal 74 RebOff 67 RebDef 81 (up from 75) Speed 70 (from 65 default) Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 30 (up from 15) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/al_harrington/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/al_harrington.htm http://www.harrington3.com/harrington/default.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Harrington http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL9D.HTM Notes: Cousin of Dahntay Jones, that guy who never plays. Harrington lived with Antonio Davis and family in his rookie year, which made life as a rookie out of high school easier. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 8 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 41 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (25 games, 7.0 ppg) Former Teams: Pacers (354) Current Team: Hawks (66) David West Overall 80 (up from 73) Close 89 (up from 75) Med 76 (up from 66) 3pt 68 (up from 55) FT 84 (up from 68) Layup 60 Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 55 PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 72 Steal 61 RebOff 71 (down from 75) RebDef 81 Speed 65 Stam 85 (up from 80) Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 65 (up from 55) Med Tendency 40 (up from 20) 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_west/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_west.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/davidwest.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_West http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK8D.HTM Notes: The Hornets starting PF this year, West is a candidate for most improved player. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 5.9 ppg) Current Team: Hornets (101) Antoine Walker (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (from 85 default) Close 89 (up from 82) (from 97 default) Med 79 (up from 75) (from 81 default) 3pt 81 (from 79 default) FT 60 (from 54 default) Layup 74 (from 70 default) Dunk 59 (from 70 default) Handle 75 Pass 67 (up from 62) PostOff 80 (from 90 default) PostDef 70 (from 75 default) Block 65 (down from 70) Steal 70 RebOff 65 (down from 73) RebDef 82 (down from 88) Speed 70 Stam 80 (up from 75) Dur 85 (up from 80) (from 90 default) DefAwr 65 OffAwr 85 (up from 80) (from 85 default) Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 45) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 20 (down from 45) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antoine_walker/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antoine_walker.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Walker http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA12D.HTM Notes: What the hell happened? Walker went from being an all-star power forward, the most versatile player in the league, an Anthony Mason with 25-foot range, to a chucker. He needs to get it through his head that he�s better off using his superior footwork and ball handling to get easy shots in the post rather than brick 68% of the threes that he takes. Other Positions: PG, SF, C Years Pro: 10 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 91 All-Star selections: 3 (97-98, 01-02, 02-03, 1 start) 3pt Made King: 1 (01-02) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (37 games, 18.3 ppg) Former Teams: Celtics (528), Mavericks (82), Hawks (53), Celtics (24) Current Team: Heat Udonis Haslem (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (down from 80) (from 81 default) Close 87 Med 75 (up from 73) (from 76 default) 3pt 50 FT 81 (down from 83) (from 79 default) Layup 65 Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default) Block 58 (down from 65) Steal 62 RebOff 78 (down from 85) RebDef 87 (down from 89) Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/udonis_haslem/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/udonis_haslem.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udonis_Haslem http://www.82games.com/03MIA11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04MIA11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA10D.HTM Notes: Has looked very good playing next to Shaq. Somehow went undrafted - one of two undrafted rookies to make the All-Rookie Second Team (the other being Marquis Daniels). Is this because teams are obsessing over European and high school players, rather than the college ranks? I�ll say no. What European and high school players have ultimately done is make the draft pool deeper, and due to that, more decent collegians are getting snubbed in the second round. That actually works to the advantages of both parties, though. More second rounder players are making an impact than ever before. In the past, a team that didn�t really need him might have drafted Haslem. He then would have been cut in training camp. Nowadays, that team is picking a player they can store in Europe for a year. Since Haslem went undrafted, it allowed him to choose his own team rather than have a team choose him. Haslem wisely signed with Miami, who were incredibly shallow at PF. Considering guys drafted at the end of the second round typically don�t make their team, it�s often in a player�s best interest to NOT be drafted when it gets that late, so they have more options. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 34 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (28 games, 6.6 ppg) Current Team: Heat (155) Channing Frye (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 74) (from 73 default) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 76 (up from 75) (from 70 default) 3pt 65 (up from 50) FT 83 (up from 78) Layup 62 (from 60 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 52 (up from 50) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 76 (down from 80) Steal 59 (up from 55) RebOff 83 (up from 70) RebDef 83 (up from 72) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 60 (up from 45) 3pt Tendency 2 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 30 (up from 25) Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/channing_frye/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/channing_frye.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/channingfrye.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=85 http://www.channingfrye.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channing_Frye http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK17D.HTM Notes: Recorded a triple double during summer league play. Notable, because it was points, rebounds, and FOULS. You can�t foul out in summer league games. Frye had 11 fouls in the game, and in the second half picked up 9 in 18 minutes. Frye didn�t record the triple double until he picked up a couple rebounds in garbage time. Yes, he hit double digit fouls before he did rebounds. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Knicks Joe Smith (NEW-Add) Overall 79 (up from 76) Close 84 Med 75 (up from 70) 3pt 55 (up from 50) FT 79 (up from 77) Layup 54 (from 65 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 53 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 67 Steal 56 RebOff 81 (up from 78) RebDef 89 (up from 86) Speed 65 Stam 70 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joe_smith/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joe_smith.htm http://www.82games.com/04MIL12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL11D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 11 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 5x (21 games, 6.7 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (211), 76�ers (30), T�Wolves (121), Pistons (69), T�Wolves (126) Current Team: Bucks (150) Nick Collison (NEW-Edit) Overall 79 (up from 78) Close 82 (up from 79) Med 70 (down from 73) 3pt 55 (up from 50) FT 71 (up from 70) Layup 65 Dunk 67 (up from 64) (from 65 default) Handle 60 Pass 54 (up from 52) PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 70 Block 71 (down from 80) Steal 63 RebOff 86 (down from 89) RebDef 84 Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 75 (up from 65) DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nick_collison/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nick_collison.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/nickcollison.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_collison http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA10D.HTM Notes: After playing in the NCAA championship game in 2003, Collison ended up injuring himself playing on the US Olympic qualifying team, and missing his entire rookie season because of it. Collison came back with a vengeance last year, and ranked sixth in the league in FG% and ninth in the league in offensive rebounds per minute. Currently, he is Seattle�s starting center. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 8.4 ppg) Current Team: Sonics (82) Sean May (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 78) Close 82 Med 68 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 77 (up from 73) Layup 57 (from 60 default) Dunk 69 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 53 (up from 50) PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 70 Steal 60 RebOff 86 (up from 79) RebDef 84 (up from 80) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 70 (from 85 default) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 50 (down from 60) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sean_may/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sean_may.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/seanmay.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=11 http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA11D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bobcats Juwan Howard Overall 78 Close 89 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 80 (down from 84) Layup 66 (from 60 default) Dunk 64 (from 60 default) Handle 65 (down from 70) Pass 57 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 53 (up from 52) Steal 58 RebOff 77 RebDef 78 Speed 70 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/juwan_howard/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/juwan_howard.htm http://www.82games.com/04HOU15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU13D.HTM Notes: Few people will forget the huge contract that Howard never lived up to. He got it by averaging 22 ppg, 8 rpg, and 4 apg in his second season, but he never came close to those numbers again. He also was a SF at the start of his career, but became a PF (thus negating his size and rebounding advantage) as time passed on. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 12 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (13 games, 14.6 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards/Bullets (464), Mavericks (80), Nuggets (105), Magic (81) Current Team: Rockets (61) Charlie Villanueva (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 78 (up from 76) (from 68 default) Close 84 (up from 82) (from 70 default) Med 75 (from 65 default) 3pt 77 (from 50 default) FT 67 (up from 65) (from 67 default) Layup 67 (from 55 default) Dunk 76 (from 70 default) Handle 65 (up from 60) Pass 53 (from 50 default) PostOff 80 (from 75 default) PostDef 70 Block 75 Steal 61 (up from 56) (from 50 default) RebOff 80 (up from 74) (from 68 default) RebDef 79 (up from 75) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) (from 55 default) OffAwr 75 (from 65 default) Close Tendency 75 (from 50 default) Med Tendency 65 (from 35 default) 3pt Tendency 40 (from 0 default) Drive Tendency 45 (from 25 default) Dunk Tendency 70 (from 65 default) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charlie_villanueva/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charlie_villanueva.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/charlievillanueva.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=60 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Villanueva http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR11D.HTM Notes: Raptors fans and the media have openly questioned their selection of Charlie V, but I think it�s because most of them think Chris Bosh�s ceiling is higher than it really is. Villanueva has shut up his critics, averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds off the bench in Toronto. Villanueva got his first career start after the Jalen Rose trade, and proceeded to spank the Knicks for 18 points and 9 rebounds. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors Michael Sweetney (NEW-Edit) Overall 78 (up from 76) Close 84 (up from 82) Med 63 (down from 66) 3pt 50 FT 70 (down from 75) Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 60 (down from 65) Pass 53 PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 78 (up from 69) Steal 55 RebOff 84 RebDef 85 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 40 (down from 55) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_sweetney/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_sweetney.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mikesweetney.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Sweetney Notes: Closest comparison is Elton Brand minus the athleticism. Well actually, a closer comparison might be Robert Traylor minus the obesity. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 4.0 ppg) Former Teams: Knicks (119) Current Team: Bulls Vladimir Radmanovic (NEW-Add) Overall 77 (up from 75) Close 84 Med 78 (up from 76) 3pt 85 (up from 84) FT 83 (up from 79) Layup 72 (from 70 default) Dunk 69 (from 70 default) Handle 70 Pass 55 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 67 Steal 71 RebOff 58 (up from 56) RebDef 77 (up from 72) Speed 70 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 85 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vladimir_radmanovic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vladimir_radmanovic.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC12D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 5 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (11 games, 6.4 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (320) Current Team: Clippers Austin Croshere Overall 77 (up from 75) Close 82 Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 80 (up from 71) FT 89 (up from 88) Layup 73 (from 70 default) Dunk 62 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 56 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 56 Steal 64 RebOff 67 RebDef 85 (up from 83) Speed 75 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/austin_croshere/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/austin_croshere.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/0506IND.HTM Notes: Was a playoff hero for Indiana on their NBA Finals run under Larry Bird, and got a big contract out of it. Then Isiah Thomas took over, benched him, and turned the Pacers into the biggest underachievers in the league. Is it any surprise that when Rick Carlisle took over, Croshere got minutes again, and that Indiana started playing up to their potential? Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (59 games, 6.6 ppg) Current Team: Pacers (490) Cliff Robinson (NEW-Edit) Overall 77 (down from 79) Close 82 (down from 87) Med 75 3pt 79 (down from 83) FT 69 Layup 65 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 Handle 65 Pass 57 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (down from 85) Block 70 (down from 79) Steal 69 (down from 79) RebOff 58 RebDef 72 (up from 65) Speed 70 Stam 70 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 50 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/clifford_robinson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/clifford_robinson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_R._Robinson http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN11D.HTM Notes: The last guy in the league remaining from the Portland teams that made the Finals. C-Rob was one of the best backups in league history on those teams. Still an excellent shooter and defender, but has become a poor rebounder as he has aged. Wants to play at least 5 more years. He probably can do it, when you look at how durable he has been. He�s missed only 19 games in 16 seasons. Cliff is currently the only player in the NBA over 6�10� to hit 900 three pointers (though Dirk Nowitzki will hit this mark in about two years or so). Other Positions: C Years Pro: 17 Age: 39 HoF monitor: 80 All-Star selections: 1 (93-94) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (99-00, 01-02) Sixth Man of the Year: 1 (92-93) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 9x (129 games, 11.0 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (644), Suns (292), Pistons (161), Warriors (124) Current Team: Nets (29) Eddie Griffin (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 78) (from 79 default) Close 72 (down from 75) Med 70 (down from 71) 3pt 73 (up from 63) (from 78 default) FT 66 (down from 72) Layup 64 (from 70 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 54 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 97 (up from 94) Steal 54 RebOff 80 RebDef 89 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 (from 90 default) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 65 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_griffin/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_griffin.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/eddiegriffin.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_griffin http://www.82games.com/04MIN9D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN15D.HTM Notes: Promising young player that was traded on draft night for Richard Jefferson. The Rockets are kicking themselves. Griffin has struggled to stay in the league due to run-ins with the law. If KG the MVP and all those Minnesota vets can�t get Griffin�s head straight, then nobody can. Griffin joining Minnesota could definitely make an impact in the west � he�s very similar to a young Robert Horry. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 4 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 29 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Rockets (150), Nets (0) Current Team: T�Wolves (70) Ike Diogu Overall 77 Close 84 Med 71 3pt 55 FT 81 (up from 79) Layup 62 (from 60 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 55 PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 75 Steal 53 (up from 50) RebOff 83 (up from 76) RebDef 65 (down from 75) Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ike_diogu/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ike_diogu.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ikediogu.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=81 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Diogu http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW10D.HTM Notes: Was injured to start the season, but has come on of late. He recently became the Warriors starting center. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors Wayne Simien Overall 77 (down from 78) Close 79 Med 73 3pt 52 FT 81 Layup 68 (from 60 default) Dunk 72 (from 75 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 60 (down from 70) Steal 55 RebOff 75 RebDef 75 Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 70 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wayne_simien/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/wayne_simien.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/waynesimien.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=82 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Simien Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Heat Darius Songaila (NEW-Edit) Overall 76 (up from 71) Close 84 (up from 70) Med 73 (up from 60) 3pt 60 (up from 50) FT 83 (down from 85) Layup 65 (from 60 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 (up from 60) Pass 58 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 65 (up from 58) Steal 71 RebOff 70 (down from 76) RebDef 77 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 (up from 55) Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darius_songaila/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darius_songaila.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI13D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 3 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (12 games, 3.8 ppg) Former Teams: Kings (154) Current Team: Bulls Othella Harrington (NEW-Edit) Overall 76 (up from 73) Close 84 (up from 79) Med 71 (up from 66) 3pt 50 FT 74 (up from 72) Layup 59 (from 65 default) Dunk 66 (from 70 default) Handle 55 (up from 50) Pass 54 (down from 55) PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 75 Block 63 Steal 57 RebOff 80 RebDef 80 (down from 82) Speed 60 Stam 70 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/othella_harrington/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/othella_harrington.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othella_Harrington http://www.82games.com/04CHI11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI14D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 39 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (25 games, 4.5 ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (156), Grizzlies (126), Knicks (237) Current Team: Bulls (70) Malik Rose (NEW-Edit) Overall 76 Close 75 Med 66 3pt 56 FT 74 Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 66 (down from 68) (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 56 (up from 54) PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (down from 85) Block 63 (up from 58) Steal 71 RebOff 77 (up from 66) RebDef 82 (up from 81) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 70 (down from 75) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/malik_rose/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/malik_rose.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malik_Rose http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 41 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (2 rings, 82 games, 6.2 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (54), Spurs (509) Current Team: Knicks (26) Anderson Varejao (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (down from 77) Close 72 (down from 75) Med 65 3pt 50 FT 54 Layup 63 (from 65 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 53 PostOff 70 (from 75 default) PostDef 75 (from 70 default) Block 84 Steal 86 RebOff 88 (down from 93) RebDef 86 Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (from 65 default) OffAwr 65 (from 70 default) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anderson_varejao/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anderson_varejao.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE12D.HTM Notes: Led the league in steals per turnover as a rookie. Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Cavaliers (54) Brian Cook (NEW-Edit) Overall 76 (up from 72) Close 84 (up from 70) Med 78 (up from 71) 3pt 84 FT 80 (up from 76) Layup 62 (up from 57) (from 55 default) Dunk 66 (up from 64) (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 56 (up from 53) PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 70 (down from 75) Steal 60 RebOff 71 (up from 68) RebDef 71 (down from 80) Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 50 (up from 40) Med Tendency 60 (up from 50) 3pt Tendency 45 (down from 85) Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 50) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_cook/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_cook.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/briancook.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cook http://www.82games.com/04LAL12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (13 games, 0.9 ppg) Current Team: Lakers (107) Fabricio Oberto (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 76 (up from 75) Close 79 Med 68 3pt 50 FT 62 (down from 63) Layup 55 Dunk 60 Handle 60 Pass 57 (up from 53) PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 72 (down from 78) Steal 55 RebOff 87 (up from 72) RebDef 77 (down from 81) Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/fabricio_oberto/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/fabricio_oberto.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS10D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Spurs Melvin Ely (NEW-Add) Overall 75 (up from 72) Close 79 (up from 75) Med 61 3pt 50 FT 63 (up from 58) Layup 61 (from 65 default) Dunk 70 Handle 60 (down from 65) Pass 55 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 81 (down from 84) Steal 55 (down from 57) RebOff 81 RebDef 80 (up from 72) Speed 65 (down from 70) Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/melvin_ely/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/melvin_ely.htm http://www.82games.com/04CHA16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA14D.HTM Notes: For whatever reason, he was drafted with fellow PF Chris Wilcox when the team already had Elton Brand. Was traded with Eddie House to Charlotte for two second round picks. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 4 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Clippers (94) Current Team: Bobcats (79) Antonio Davis (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (down from 77) Close 70 (down from 75) Med 71 3pt 50 FT 73 (down from 76) Layup 52 (from 60 default) Dunk 69 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 55 PostOff 75 (down from 80) PostDef 75 Block 73 Steal 54 RebOff 80 RebDef 83 Speed 65 Stam 60 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_davis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_davis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Davis http://www.82games.com/04CHI12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR14D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 13 Age: 37 HoF Monitor: 72 All-Star selections: 1 (00-01, 1 start) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 4x, Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (93 games, 9.7 ppg) Former Teams: Pacers (420), Raptors (302), Bulls (137), Knicks (36), Raptors (8) Current Team: FREE AGENT Maurice Taylor (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 73) Close 87 (up from 84) Med 73 (up from 66) 3pt 57 (up from 50) FT 71 (up from 56) Layup 61 (from 60 default) Dunk 66 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 54 (down from 56) PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 70 Block 61 (down from 64) Steal 60 RebOff 69 RebDef 78 (down from 80) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 65 (up from 60) Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maurice_taylor/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maurice_taylor.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Taylor http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK10D.HTM Notes: Taylor became redundant after Houston acquired Juwan Howard in the Tracy McGrady deal. He was dealt at the trade deadline to the Knicks, a team he nearly signed with before receiving a ridiculous mega-deal from Houston. Taylor�s role with the Knicks is still in limbo, as his aversion to defense and rebounding won�t endear him to Larry Brown, and the Knicks just acquired Eddy Curry whose weaknesses are those two areas. Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 39 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 9.8 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (179), Rockets (249) Current Team: Knicks (27) Danny Fortson (NEW-Add) Overall 75 Close 79 (up from 75) Med 58 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 79 Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 59 (from 60 default) Handle 60 (down from 70) Pass 51 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 55 Steal 55 RebOff 99 RebDef 88 Speed 65 Stam 70 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 45 (up from 40) Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 25 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/danny_fortson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/danny_fortson.htm http://www.82games.com/02GSW13A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03DAL11D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04SEA12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA14D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 9 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 43 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 3.3 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (130), Celtics (55), Warriors (100), Mavericks (56) Current Team: Sonics (62) Reggie Evans (NEW-Add) Overall 74 (up from 72) Close 65 (up from 62) Med 60 3pt 50 FT 54 (up from 53) Layup 66 (from 65 default) Dunk 66 (from 70 default) Handle 60 (down from 65) Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 55 Steal 71 RebOff 96 RebDef 97 Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/reggie_evans/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/reggie_evans.htm http://www.82games.com/04SEA10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN16D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 3.7 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (262) Current Team: Nuggets Marc Jackson (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 (up from 67) Close 84 (up from 75) Med 70 (up from 66) 3pt 54 (up from 50) FT 81 (down from 83) Layup 60 Dunk 63 (from 60 default) Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 59 (up from 56) Steal 54 RebOff 78 (down from 83) RebDef 77 (up from 72) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 (up from 55) OffAwr 70 (up from 65) Close Tendency 70 (up from 60) Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 40) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marc_jackson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marc_jackson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Jackson http://www.82games.com/04PHI16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK18D.HTM Notes: Spent three years in Europe after three years of college before going to the NBA (he was originally drafted way back in 1997 with the 38th pick). Jackson was almost the Rookie of the Year in 2001 (yep, that was a really weak year). Other Positions: C Years Pro: 6 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 20 Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (12 games, 5.6 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (65), T�Wolves (99), 76�ers (103), Nets (37) Current Team: Hornets Jason Maxiell Overall 74 (down from 75) Close 79 Med 68 3pt 50 FT 64 Layup 66 (from 60 default) Dunk 69 (from 70 default) Handle 55 (down from 65) Pass 50 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 75 Steal 60 RebOff 75 RebDef 80 Speed 60 (down from 70) Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 (down from 75) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_maxiell/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_maxiell.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jasonmaxiell.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=419 Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Pistons Kwame Brown (NEW-Edit) Overall 73 (up from 69) Close 75 Med 65 3pt 50 FT 64 (up from 58) Layup 67 (down from 69) (from 70 default) Dunk 74 (up from 70) Handle 60 Pass 55 PostOff 70 (down from 75) PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 72 (up from 66) Steal 62 (down from 66) RebOff 83 (up from 78) RebDef 82 Speed 70 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 55) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kwame_brown/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kwame_brown.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kwamebrown.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL13D.HTM Notes: The first high schooler ever taken with the first pick in the NBA draft. He�s certainly no LeBron James. In fairness, 2001 was a very weak draft class, though Michael Jordan didn�t help matters by criticizing his own draft choice at every opportunity. The cousin of Jabari Smith � wouldn�t it be funny if Jabari ended up being better than Kwame? The Lakers traded two starters for Kwame, gambling that he can become a better than average starter for them. I don�t know how that one�s going to pan out. People compare Kwame to Jermaine O�Neal in this instance, saying Jermaine didn�t break out until he was traded, and then he became a 20/10 player. Well, the thing is Kwame has already had his chances. He was a starter in 03-04 and averaged 10.9 ppg and 7.4 rpg. Decent numbers, but Darius Songaila put up similar numbers whenever he got a chance to start. Kwame played 2,239 minutes that year. Jermaine played 2,436 minutes in FOUR years in Portland. Kwame has played 5,737 minutes already, and has yet to show any indication that he can become a star player. When Jermaine made it to his 5,700th minute, he was averaging 19 ppg and 9 rpg, not 7 ppg and 4 rpg. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 5 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 26 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 7.7 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (253) Current Team: Lakers Andris Biedrins Overall 73 (down from 76) Close 77 (down from 82) Med 55 (down from 68) 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 64 (from 65 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 53 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 80 (up from 74) Steal 66 RebOff 88 (down from 92) RebDef 77 Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andris_biedrins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andris_biedrins.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrisbiedrins.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andris_Biedrins Notes: Another 18 year old that has shown more than Darko Milicic. Of course, it actually helps when your team allows you to play 14 minutes per game for 6 weeks. Biedrins is currently the youngest millionaire in his country, Latvia. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 2 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors (30) Jason Collins (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (up from 68) (from 69 default) Close 65 (down from 70) Med 66 (up from 58) 3pt 53 (up from 50) FT 70 (up from 66) Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 56 (up from 54) PostOff 70 PostDef 85 (up from 70) Block 69 (down from 77) Steal 66 RebOff 69 RebDef 77 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (up from 70) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_collins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_collins.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Collins http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN14D.HTM Notes: Twin brother of Jarron Collins. You can tell by their general ineptness on offense and facial features. It�s funny how Collins is Stanford�s all-time leader in FG%, while meanwhile as a pro he has a career .420 FG% (.364 in the playoffs). One of the worst starting centers in the NBA, and he got 6 million a year in free agency. Let�s see you average 10 points, 7 rebounds, or 1 block first, buddy. Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 20 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (52 games, 4.2 ppg) Current Team: Nets (316) Malik Allen Overall 72 (up from 71) Close 79 (up from 75) Med 70 (up from 61) 3pt 50 FT 80 (down from 81) Layup 62 (from 70 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 75 Block 70 (down from 78) Steal 57 RebOff 67 RebDef 71 Speed 65 (down from 70) Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/malik_allen/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/malik_allen.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malik_Allen http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI15D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 5.0 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (151), Bobcats (22) Current Team: Bulls Walter McCarty (NEW-Add) Overall 72 (up from 70) Close 67 (down from 70) Med 70 (up from 66) 3pt 74 FT 70 (down from 72) Layup 60 Dunk 62 (from 65 default) Handle 65 (up from 55) Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 66 Steal 66 RebOff 65 (up from 55) RebDef 74 Speed 70 (up from 60) Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 70 (down from 85) Drive Tendency 20 (up from 10) Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 50) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/walter_mccarty/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/walter_mccarty.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC10D.HTM Notes: A poor man�s Robert Horry. A VERY poor man�s Robert Horry. On the plus side, he can sing the National Anthem prior to the game. Beat that, Horry. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 1x (38 games, 4.8 ppg) Former Teams: Knicks (35), Celtics (494), Suns (28) Current Team: Clippers Stanislav Medvedenko (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (up from 69) Close 75 (up from 70) Med 73 (up from 57) 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 77 (down from 82) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 Handle 55 Pass 53 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 56 Steal 61 RebOff 78 (up from 75) RebDef 71 (up from 68) Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 65 (from 75 default) DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 55 (up from 45) Med Tendency 45 (up from 35) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stanislav_medvedenko/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stanislav_medvedenko.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slava_Medvedenko Notes: Averaged 10.4 ppg and 6.0 rpg as a starter last season, filling in for the injured Karl Malone. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 6 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x (2 rings, 37 games, 3.3 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (249) Current Team: FREE AGENT Alan Henderson Overall 71 (down from 72) Close 75 (up from 70) Med 61 (down from 66) 3pt 50 FT 64 (up from 54) Layup 62 (from 60 default) Dunk 65 Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 (up from 65) Block 72 Steal 62 (down from 67) RebOff 91 (down from 97) RebDef 78 Speed 65 Stam 70 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alan_henderson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alan_henderson.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE13D.HTM Notes: Probably the worst �Most Improved Player� in league history. Years Pro: 11 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: Most Improved Player: 1 (96-97) Playoff Experience: Second Round 4x, First Round 1x (34 games, 5.3 ppg) Former Teams: Hawks (484), Mavericks (52), Bucks (0), Mavericks (26) Current Team: Cavaliers Chris Taft Overall 71 Close 75 Med 66 3pt 50 FT 58 Layup 63 (from 60 default) Dunk 66 (from 70 default) Handle 60 (down from 65) Pass 50 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 80 (up from 75) Steal 50 RebOff 80 (up from 75) RebDef 70 Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_taft/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_taft.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/christaft.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=162 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Taft Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors Mark Madsen Overall 71 Close 65 (up from 62) Med 53 (down from 58) 3pt 50 FT 55 (up from 50) Layup 61 (from 65 default) Dunk 68 (up from 64) (from 60 default) Handle 60 Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 Block 70 Steal 55 RebOff 87 RebDef 74 (up from 69) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 85 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 20 (down from 30) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_madsen/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mark_madsen.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Madsen Notes: THE MADDDDDDDDDDDDD DOGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Mark Madsen is known for his championship celebratory �dances�. I�m predicting we�ll see him dance again before all is said and done. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 6 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (2 rings, 49 games, 1.7 ppg) Former Teams: Lakers (183) Current Team: T�Wolves (113) Pat Garrity Overall 70 (down from 72) Close 77 (down from 82) Med 75 3pt 84 (up from 78) FT 84 (up from 80) Layup 65 Dunk 59 (from 55 default) Handle 65 Pass 53 PostOff 70 (down from 75) PostDef 70 (down from 75) Block 57 Steal 59 RebOff 55 RebDef 71 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 65 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 10 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pat_garrity/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pat_garrity.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Garrity http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL11D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 25 Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (18 games, 7.6 ppg) Former Teams: Suns (39) Current Team: Magic (321) Vin Baker (NEW-Add) Overall 70 (up from 69) Close 72 (down from 79) Med 70 3pt 58 (up from 54) FT 64 Layup 52 (from 60 default) Dunk 60 Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 70 Block 61 (down from 64) Steal 57 RebOff 67 RebDef 68 Speed 60 Stam 60 Dur 70 (up from 60) DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 20 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vin_baker/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vin_baker.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC14D.HTM Notes: Former alcoholic that was once traded for Shawn Kemp in a three- way deal that involved Terrell Brandon. It was down hill for Baker after that. Baker was a three time all-star in Milwaukee, and made the all-star team in his first year in Seattle, but the core that made the NBA Finals had aged and the team was not the same (Baker also wasn�t the player Kemp was even before he stopped taking care of himself. The media ripped Baker and he used alcohol to escape those problems. Baker was nearly traded to NY (a team Baker says he would have been happy with) with Glen Rice for Patrick Ewing in a four-team mega deal. The original deal fell through however, and Baker was stuck in Seattle until Boston took him in exchange for Vitaly Potapenko�s ridiculous contract. Boston then forced it�s way out of Baker�s contract by alleging that he violated a �no-drinking� clause. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 13 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: All-Star selections: 4 (1995-1998) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (97-98) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (96-97) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (24 games, 13.2 ppg) Former Teams: Bucks (324), Sonics (326), Celtics (89), Knicks (41), Rockets (3) Current Team: Clippers Andray Blatche Overall 69 (up from 66) Close 62 Med 68 3pt 57 (up from 50) FT 68 Layup 68 (from 60 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 80 (up from 70) Steal 60 (up from 50) RebOff 70 RebDef 75 (up from 70) Speed 70 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andray_blatche/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andray_blatche.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrayblatche.asp http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS10D.HTM Notes: Was recently shot in an attempted robbery, missed the beginning of the season because of it. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Wizards Bo Outlaw (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 69 (down from 74) Close 60 (down from 62) Med 53 3pt 50 FT 52 (down from 57) Layup 65 (down from 70) Dunk 67 (down from 73) (from 70 default) Handle 60 (down from 65) Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (down from 85) Block 73 Steal 64 RebOff 76 RebDef 76 Speed 70 (down from 75) Stam 80 Dur 85 (from 90 default) DefAwr 80 (down from 85) OffAwr 60 (down from 70) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bo_outlaw/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bo_outlaw.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Outlaw http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL10D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 13 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: 57 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 5x (22 games, 3.2 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (280), Magic (285), Suns (153), Grizzlies (82), Suns (39) Current Team: Magic (14) Shavlik Randolph (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 69 (up from 65) Close 55 Med 60 3pt 50 FT 59 (up from 55) Layup 51 Dunk 65 (up from 60) Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 71 Steal 60 (up from 50) RebOff 88 (up from 73) RebDef 81 (up from 71) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shavlik_randolph/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shavlik_randolph.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/shavlikrandolph.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11143 http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=167&p=8&c=1&nid=10259 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shavlik_Randolph http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: 76�ers Michael Bradley Overall 69 (up from 62) Close 60 (up from 50) Med 61 (down from 63) 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 52 (up from 51) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 55 Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 68 (up from 63) Steal 57 RebOff 86 (up from 66) RebDef 88 (up from 76) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (up from 50) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 5 (down from 30) Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_bradley/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_bradley.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/michaelbradley.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bradley_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI9D.HTM Notes: Has barely played in the league due to injuries. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 5 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 game, 0.0 ppg) Former Teams: Raptors (98), Hawks (11), Magic (8), Kings (8) Current Team: 76�ers (2) David Lee (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION) Michael Ruffin Overall 68 Close 55 (down from 60) Med 50 (down from 53) 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 53 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 56 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 78 Steal 75 RebOff 93 RebDef 79 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 50 (down from 55) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_ruffin/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_ruffin.htm http://www.82games.com/04WAS13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS11D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (9 games, 2.6 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (116), 76�ers (15), Jazz (41) Current Team: Wizards (79) Lonny Baxter Overall 67 (up from 65) Close 75 Med 55 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 66 (up from 64) Layup 64 (from 60 default) Dunk 64 (from 65 default) Handle 60 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 54 Steal 55 RebOff 80 (up from 70) RebDef 78 (up from 68) Speed 65 (down from 70) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 60 (up from 40) Med Tendency 30 (down from 50) 3pt Tendency 0 (down from 50) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lonny_baxter/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lonny_baxter.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA12D.HTM Notes: Baxter is a former MVP of the Reebok Rocky Mountain Revue Summer League. He has bounced around and been productive everywhere he has been but has yet to find his home. Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bulls (69), Raptors (36), Wizards (12), Hornets (4), Rockets (23) Current Team: Bobcats Maciej Lampe Overall 67 (down from 71) Close 70 (down from 79) Med 71 3pt 69 (up from 60) FT 71 Layup 56 (from 60 default) Dunk 67 (from 65 default) Handle 60 Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 65 Block 64 Steal 57 RebOff 68 RebDef 76 Speed 60 (down from 70) Stam 70 Dur 75 DefAwr 55 (down from 65) OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maciej_lampe/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maciej_lampe.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/maciejlampe.htm http://www.82games.com/03PHO10D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04PHO16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04NOH20D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK11D.HTM Notes: Don�t be fooled by his second round selection, he was a lottery talent that ended up dropping on draft day because of news that it would be tough to get him out of his contract with Real Madrid. He was the second youngest player in the league his rookie year, but performed better than Darko in garbage time. Lampe is currently on his fourth team, as he is a project that has been unable to find playing time. He is a free agent this summer so he will get to pick a good situation for next year. Other Positions: SF, C Years Pro: 3 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Knicks (0), Suns (37), Hornets (23) Current Team: Rockets Esteban Batista (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 67 (down from 68) Close 65 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 73 (down from 82) Layup 60 Dunk 63 Handle 55 Pass 53 (down from 59) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 63 (up from 54) Steal 55 RebOff 82 (up from 72) RebDef 78 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 60 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/esteban_batista/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/esteban_batista.htm http://www.insidehoops.com/batista-interview-091905.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Batista Notes: The first player from Uruguay to make it to the NBA. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks *********************************************************************** E. Centers Rating � Player (Version last updated) 93 � Shaquille O�Neal (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 90 � Yao Ming (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 89 � Ben Wallace (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 87 � Marcus Camby (1.9) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 85 � Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2.2) 85 � Alonzo Mourning (2.1) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 84 � Brad Miller (1.7) 83 � Mehmet Okur (2.1) (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION) 83 � Jamaal Magloire (1.7) 82 � Eddy Curry (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Samuel Dalembert (2.2) 81 � Chris Kaman (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Erick Dampier (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 � Chris Mihm (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 81 - Andrew Bogut (2.2) 81 � Theo Ratliff (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 80 � Joel Przybilla (2.2) 80 � Tyson Chandler (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 79 � Nazr Mohammed (2.3) 79 � Dikembe Mutombo (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Radoslav Nesterovic (2.3) 77 � Nenad Krstic (2.2) 77 � Jake Tsakalidis (2.3) 77 � Adonal Foyle (1.5) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Mark Blount (2.1) 77 � Dale Davis (1.5) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 77 � Brian Skinner (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Brendan Haywood (2.2) 76 � Zaza Pachulia (1.6) 76 � Jeff Foster (2.3) 76 � Dan Gadzuric (2.2) 75 � Tony Battie (2.2) 75 � Kelvin Cato (1.5) 75 � Kendrick Perkins (2.3) 74 � DeSagana Diop (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 74 � Primoz Brezec (2.2) 74 � Jason Collins (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION) 74 � Steven Hunter (2.2) 74 � Darko Milicic (2.3) 74 � Scot Pollard (2.3) 74 � Michael Doleac (2.2) 73 � Zeljko Rebraca (2.3) 73 - Channing Frye (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION) 72 � Jarron Collins (2.3) 72 � Rafael Araujo (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Jerome James (2.2) 72 � Michael Olowokandi (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Ervin Johnson (2.2) 72 � Aaron Williams (2.3) 71 � David Harrison (2.3) 70 � Vitaly Potapenko (1.5) 70 � Andrew Bynum (2.3) 65 � Jake Voskuhl (2.2) 69 � Sean Marks (2.3) 69 � Jason Collins (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION) 68 � Johan Petro (2.2) 68 � Zendon Hamilton (2.1) (FREE AGENT) 67 � Robert Swift (2.1) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 65 - Didier Ilunga-Mbenga (2.2) 64 � Pavel Podkolzin (2.2) 64 � Peter Ramos (1.8) 64 - Ha Seung-Jin (2.2) 61 � John Edwards (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 66 � Jason Collier (1.3) (DECEASED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Shaquille O�Neal (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 93 (up from 92) (from 96 default) Close 99 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 58 (from 60 default) Dunk 72 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 62 (up from 60) PostOff 99 PostDef 95 Block 84 (from 91 default) Steal 54 RebOff 92 (up from 90) RebDef 95 Speed 60 (down from 65) Stam 80 Dur 75 (from 85 default) DefAwr 80 (from 85 default) OffAwr 90 (from 90 default) ClutchOff 99 ClutchDef 75 Close Tendency 99 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 95 ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shaquille_oneal/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shaquille_oneal.htm http://www.82games.com/04MIA17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA16D.HTM Notes: Has more nicknames than Sean Puff Diddy Daddy Combs. The most dominant player in the NBA. When all is said and done he�ll go down as one of the top five centers of all-time. The other four are Wilt, Russell, Jabbar, and Hakeem. Shaq was the first player in NBA history to be named Player of the Week in his first week in the league. Broke two backboards dunking during his rookie year. Was selected as one of the 50 greatest players of all time, after only his fourth season. Nearly went to the NBA Finals with his third team last year, and likely would had the player Shaq calls �Flash� not gone down with an injury in game five. Years Pro: 14 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: 326 Most Valuable Player: 1 (99-00) NBA Finals MVP: 3 (99-00, 00-01, 01-02) Rookie of Year: 1 (92-93) All-Star selections: 13 (1993-1998, 2000-2006, 8 starts) All-Star Game MVP: 2 (99-00, 03-04) All-NBA First Team: 6 (97-98, 1999-2005) All-NBA Second Team: 2 (94-95, 98-99) All-NBA Third Team: 3 (93-94, 95-96, 96-97) All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (99-00, 00-01, 02-03) Scoring Titles: 2 (94-95, 99-00) FG% King: 8 (93-94, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00, 00-01, 01-02, 03-04, 04-05) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 5x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 4x, First Round 1x (3 rings, 158 games, 26.6 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (295), Lakers (514) Current Team: Heat (73) Yao Ming (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 90 (up from 89) Close 97 (up from 94) Med 76 3pt 57 (from 61 default) FT 83 (up from 82) (from 78 default) Layup 50 (from 50 default) Dunk 63 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 54 (up from 52) PostOff 90 PostDef 85 Block 86 (from 85 default) Steal 54 RebOff 81 RebDef 92 (up from 90) Speed 60 (down from 65) Stam 80 Dur 80 (up from 70) (from 90 default) DefAwr 80 OffAwr 85 (up from 80) Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 75 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/yao_ming/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/yao_ming.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU18D.HTM Notes: Was deservedly the #1 pick in the 2002 draft, proving that one in every billion Chinese people could play in the NBA. Although on that note, I�m willing to bet that only 1 out every billion Chinese people is 7�6�. Was undeservedly an all-star in his rookie year, which goes to show how flawed the Internet voting system is. Cross the most populated country in the world with the world�s most accessible ballot� if Shaq didn�t get traded to the East, Yao would have been starting over Shaq every year regardless of their performance. Yao was undeservedly the 02-03 Rookie of the Year runner-up, behind Amare Stoudemire. It�s not so much that Yao was markedly better, but the voting wasn�t even that close. What did Amare do that was more significant than Yao? Phoenix made the playoffs, that�s it. You can attribute that to Shawn Marion being a helluva a lot better as a second option than Cuttino Mobley. At the very least, they should have been co-winners. Yao deserved more touches in the Houston offense. Sorry Stevie, we know how much you hated passing to Hakeem Olajuwon, but when your center is hitting a high percentage on the inside, maybe you should think about getting it down there more� it�s funny how Francis was dealt to a team with another young big man he�ll have to defer to sooner rather than later (Howard). Yao and T-Mac are one of the more dangerous combos in history, and will go deep in the playoffs if they can get a decent supporting cast together. Years Pro: 4 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 56 All-Star selections: 4 (2003-2006, 4 starts) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (12 games, 18.8 ppg) Current Team: Rockets (244) Ben Wallace (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 89 (down from 92) Close 65 (down from 79) Med 55 (down from 63) 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 62 (from 70 default) Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 55 PostOff 80 PostDef 95 Block 91 Steal 82 RebOff 89 RebDef 96 (up from 95) Speed 70 Stam 95 (from 90 default) Dur 95 (from 99 default) DefAwr 95 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 (down from 60) Med Tendency 10 (down from 20) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 (up from 10) Dunk Tendency 75 ClutchDef 99 (Hidden Rating) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ben_wallace/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ben_wallace.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET13D.HTM Notes: Three-time Defensive Player of the Year. The first undrafted player in NBA history to start in an All-Star game. Big Ben is quite possibly the best defensive player since Bill Russell. His single coverage defense on Shaq is the main reason why the Pistons were able to beat the Lakers (as that allowed them to zone out the Kobe and the rest of the team). Wallace also took away Shaq�s second chance points. Shaq averaged 15.7 rpg (5.3 offensive) against Minnesota, but only 10.8 (3.0 offensive) against Detroit (Karl Malone�s absence is magnified here). Wallace nearly repeated his success against Tim Duncan and the Spurs, but Duncan was able to do what Shaq could not (due to lack of quality teammates) � find then open man behind the 3pt line. Wallace also doesn�t get in foul trouble, Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 78 All-Star selections: 4 (2003-2006, 2 starts) All-NBA Second Team: 2 (02-03, 03-04) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 04-05) Defensive Player of the Year: 3 (01-02, 02-03, 04-05) All-Defensive First Team: 4 (2002-2005) Rebound Titles: 2 (01-02, 02-03) Blocks Titles: 2 (01-02) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (1 ring, 75 games, 9.5 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (147), Magic (81) Current Team: Pistons (388) Marcus Camby Overall 87 (up from 85) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 70 (up from 68) 3pt 53 (up from 50) FT 72 Layup 66 (from 65 default) Dunk 73 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 59 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 99 Steal 75 (up from 70) RebOff 71 RebDef 98 Speed 70 (up from 65) Stam 80 Dur 60 DefAwr 90 (up from 85) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 70 (down from 80) Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marcus_camby/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marcus_camby.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Camby http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN13D.HTM Notes: Excellent shot blocker, good rebounder, and runs great for a big man, but not durable to play a full season as a starter. The one season he didn�t have injury problems (other than his landmark 72 games in Denver) was his first season in NY where he came off the bench the whole year, and keep in mind that was the 50 game lockout year. He has never played more than 63 games in a season (before this year), which means he misses at least 19 games per year. In his best season, he averaged 12.0 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2.2 bpg on .525 FG% in only 33.8 mpg. His family was held hostage during the playoffs that year, and Camby was emotionally taken out of the series, which the Knicks eventually lost in 5 to the Raptors. Would be an all-star if he still played in the Eastern Conference. Years Pro: 10 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 63 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x (50 games, 8.5 ppg) Former Teams: Raptors (126), Knicks (197) Current Team: Nuggets (167) Zydrunas Ilgauskas Overall 85 Close 92 Med 71 3pt 60 (up from 56) FT 84 (up from 80) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 67 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 54 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 87 (down from 90) Steal 59 RebOff 90 RebDef 81 Speed 50 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 50 (down from 70) http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zydrunas_ilgauskas/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zydrunas_ilgauskas.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zydrunas_Ilgauskas http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE16D.HTM Notes: It was always said that Big Z would be an all-star if he ever got healthy enough to play. It took a long time, but he finally got healthy, and is finally an all-star. Best of all, it seems the injury problems are behind him as he has only missed six games over the last three seasons. Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 58 All-Star selections: 2 (02-03, 04-05) Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 17.3 ppg) Current Team: Cavaliers (413) Alonzo Mourning Overall 85 (up from 82) Close 82 Med 66 (down from 71) 3pt 50 FT 55 (down from 65) Layup 55 Dunk 69 (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 85 Block 99 (up from 89) Steal 53 (down from 55) RebOff 85 (up from 82) RebDef 82 (down from 85) Speed 60 (down from 65) Stam 65 Dur 80 DefAwr 90 (up from 80) OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alonzo_mourning/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alonzo_mourning.htm http://www.82games.com/04MIA14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA14D.HTM Notes: Missed three of the last four years (including all of 02-03) because of a kidney ailment related to his medication. Zo sadly had to retire because of his kidney disease, and needed a transplant ASAP, much like Sean Elliott before him. It�s a truly heart breaking story. Mourning is going to give it one last go this season, on a New Jersey team that Jason Kidd aside, would like him to stay retired (they save money if he�s deemed physically unable to play). Zo was one of the best centers in the NBA, and on his way to the Hall of Fame before all of this happened. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 14 Age: 35 HoF Monitor: 114 All-Star selections: 7 (1994-1997, 2000-2002, 1 start) All-NBA First Team: 1 (98-99) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (99-00) Defensive Player of the Year: 2 (98-99, 99-00) All-Defensive First Team: 2 (98-99, 99-00) Blocks King: 1 (98-99) Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (70 games, 16.9 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (215), Heat (407), Nets (30), Raptors (0) Current Team: Heat (19) Brad Miller Overall 84 (up from 83) Close 92 Med 76 (up from 73) 3pt 70 (up from 68) FT 81 Layup 64 (from 60 default) Dunk 69 (from 70 default) Handle 60 Pass 75 (up from 65) PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 79 Steal 74 RebOff 72 RebDef 84 (down from 89) Speed 60 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 80 (up from 75) Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 10 (up from 5) Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brad_miller/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brad_miller.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Miller_%28basketball_player%29 Notes: Was a fantasy machine last season, behind only Shaq among centers. His presence will help the Kings get over the loss of Divac, but the team definitely performed better with Miller/Divac than Webber/Miller. One of only three undrafted players to be selected to an all-star team (the other two being Ben Wallace and John Starks) Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 60 All-Star selections: 2 (02-03, 03-04) Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (32 games, 10.0 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (93), Bulls (105), Pacers (101) Current Team: Kings (128) Mehmet Okur Overall 83 (up from 82) Close 92 (up from 87) Med 78 3pt 80 (up from 70) FT 81 (down from 85) Layup 62 (from 60 default) Dunk 66 (from 65 default) Handle 65 Pass 59 PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 78 Steal 54 RebOff 83 (up from 80) RebDef 91 (up from 89) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 65 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 40 (up from 15) Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mehmet_okur/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mehmet_okur.htm http://www.memo13.com/index.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmet_Okur Notes: One of the most sought free agents this year. Should be interesting to see if he continues to develop into a player worth his contract, or if he becomes a Raef LaFrentz clone. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 38 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x (1 ring, 39 games, 4.5 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (143) Current Team: Jazz (82) Jamaal Magloire Overall 83 (up from 82) Close 89 (down from 94) Med 60 (down from 68) 3pt 50 FT 71 (up from 60) Layup 55 Dunk 70 Handle 55 Pass 52 (down from 54) PostOff 80 (down from 85) PostDef 85 (up from 80) Block 87 (up from 74) Steal 55 RebOff 89 RebDef 87 (up from 83) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamaal_magloire/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamaal_magloire.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jamaalmagloire.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaal_Magloire Notes: Was an all-star with the Hornets in 02-03, but not really an all-star level player. He�s a solid double-double guy but not a lead player, kind of like Tyson Chandler, but with a lot more bulk. Years Pro: 6 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 38 All-Star selections: 1 (03-04) Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (31 games, 9.1 ppg) Former Teams: Hornets (343) Current Team: Bucks Eddy Curry (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 82 (up from 80) (from 79 default) Close 92 (up from 89) Med 61 (down from 63) 3pt 50 FT 66 (down from 72) Layup 59 (up from 56) (from 60 default) Dunk 75 (up from 72) (from default) Handle 60 Pass 50 (down from 52) PostOff 85 (from 80 default) PostDef 80 Block 79 Steal 55 (up from 53) RebOff 83 (up from 71) RebDef 83 (up from 75) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (down from 80) OffAwr 80 (from 75 default) Close Tendency 85 (up from 75) Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 75 (up from 65) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddy_curry/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddy_curry.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Curry http://www.82games.com/04CHI14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK13D.HTM Notes: Curry was the most controversial free agent of the offseason due to his health. The Bulls didn�t want to sign him and watch him drop dead on the court like Reggie Lewis did with the Celtics in the early 90s. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 28 FG% King: 1 (02-03) Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bulls (289) Current Team: Knicks Samuel Dalembert Overall 81 Close 72 (down from 75) Med 60 3pt 50 FT 63 (up from 60) Layup 54 (from 60 default) Dunk 71 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 96 (up from 91) Steal 64 RebOff 82 (down from 86) RebDef 96 (up from 91) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 (up from 70) DefAwr 80 (down from 85) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 75 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/samuel_dalembert/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/samuel_dalembert.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Dalembert http://www.82games.com/03PHI13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04PHI17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI16D.HTM Notes: Had an uneventful rookie year in 01-02, and then spent the entire 02-03 season on the injured list after having arthoscopic left knee surgery. Then seemingly had a breakout season out of nowhere for the injury depleted Sixers. Signed to a rather fat contract for a team that is already paying Allen Iverson and Chris Webber quite a bit of money. Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 24 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 11.6 ppg) Current Team: 76�ers (188) Chris Kaman (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (up from 79) (from 75 default) Close 84 (up from 82) Med 68 3pt 50 FT 71 (up from 66) Layup 58 (up from 55) Dunk 69 (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 55 PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 70 default) Block 83 Steal 54 RebOff 77 (down from 83) RebDef 93 (up from 88) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (from 60 default) OffAwr 70 (from 65 default) Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_kaman/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_kaman.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chriskaman.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Kaman http://www.82games.com/04LAC18D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC15D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 3 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers (145) Chris Mihm (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (up from 75) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 70 (up from 58) 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 70 (up from 68) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 53 PostOff 80 (up from 75) PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 86 (down from 89) Steal 51 RebOff 85 (down from 87) RebDef 86 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 75 (from 70 default) DefAwr 75 (up from 65) OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_mihm/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_mihm.htm http://nbadraft.net/profiles/chrismihm.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Mihm http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL14D.HTM Notes: Had a breakout year last season. Mihm will be the starter in LA for quite a while it seems. It also seems like the Celtics screwed up in choosing Mark Blount over Mihm. Looks like the Lakers didn�t get ripped off in the Gary Payton trade like many people thought. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 6 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 23 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 5.0 ppg) Former Teams: Cavaliers (207), Celtics (54) Current Team: Lakers (75) Erick Dampier (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 81 (down from 83) Close 82 (down from 87) Med 60 3pt 50 FT 56 (from 61 default) Layup 50 Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 53 PostOff 80 PostDef 85 Block 86 Steal 52 RebOff 94 (up from 90) RebDef 91 Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 70 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 (down from 75) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/erick_dampier/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/erick_dampier.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erick_Dampier http://www.82games.com/02GSW15A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03GSW18D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04DAL14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL14D.HTM Notes: The changes Visual Concepts made to their updated Erick Dampier in 2K4 were exactly the same as the changes I made. Maybe I�ve got fans in high places? Anyway, Dampier had a breakout season (in his free agent year, no surprise), which likely means it�s back to sucking. He�ll be quite old by the time his next contract year comes around though, and he�ll likely be overpaid at some point. Years Pro: 10 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 46 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 7.0 ppg) Former Teams: Pacers (72), Warriors (425) Current Team: Mavericks (59) Andrew Bogut Overall 81 (up from 79) Close 87 Med 70 (down from 73) 3pt 60 FT 62 (down from 69) Layup 53 (from 55 default) Dunk 73 (from 60 default) Handle 60 Pass 64 (up from 60) PostOff 80 PostDef 75 Block 80 (up from 75) Steal 60 (up from 55) RebOff 85 (up from 80) RebDef 85 (up from 80) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 45 (down from 55) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andrew_bogut/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andrew_bogut.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrewbogut.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=70 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Bogut http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL14D.HTM Notes: Is going to end up being the best Australian player to ever play in the NBA. Somewhere, Luc Longley is crying. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bucks Theo Ratliff Overall 81 (up from 80) Close 75 Med 57 (up from 53) 3pt 50 FT 69 Layup 52 (from 60 default) Dunk 69 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 75 PostDef 90 Block 94 (down from 97) Steal 53 RebOff 76 (up from 71) RebDef 81 (up from 76) Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 70 (from 75 default) DefAwr 90 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/theo_ratliff/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/theo_ratliff.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Ratliff http://www.82games.com/04POR15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR13D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 11 Age: 32 HoF Monitor: 54 All-Star selections: 1 (00-01) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (98-99, 03-04) Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (21 games, 9.0 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (175), 76�ers (215), Hawks (137) Current Team: Blazers (95) Joel Przybilla Overall 80 (up from 79) Close 79 Med 57 3pt 50 FT 55 (up from 52) Layup 50 Dunk 67 (from 60 default) Handle 50 Pass 52 (down from 54) PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 97 (up from 96) Steal 53 RebOff 89 (up from 84) RebDef 88 (down from 94) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 (up from 75) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joel_przybilla/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joel_przybilla.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_pryzbilla http://www.82games.com/04POR16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR14D.HTM Notes: Przybilla has come from nowhere to have a monster year. As a starter he�s averaging 8 ppg, 9 ppg, 2 bpg, with a ridiculous .600 FG%. Years Pro: 6 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (5 games, 0.4 ppg) Former Teams: Bucks (141), Hawks (12) Current Team: Blazers (76) Tyson Chandler (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 80 (up from 78) (from 85 default) Close 82 (from 84 default) Med 63 (down from 68) (from 70 default) 3pt 50 FT 62 (down from 67) Layup 62 (down from 66 (from 70 default) Dunk 75 Handle 65 Pass 53 PostOff 70 (from 75 default) PostDef 75 (from 80 default) Block 87 (from 90 default) Steal 67 (down from 72) RebOff 91 (up from 88) (from 91 default) RebDef 94 (up from 90) (from 96 default) Speed 70 Stam 75 (from 85 default) Dur 65 (from 70 default) DefAwr 80 (up from 75) (from 85 default) OffAwr 55 (up from 50) (from 65 default) Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 25 (down from 35) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 30 Dunk Tendency 80 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tyson_chandler/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tyson_chandler.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tysonchandler.htm http://www.tysonchandler.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyson_Chandler http://www.82games.com/04CHI13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI13D.HTM LINKS Notes: Considered a Kevin Garnett type talent when he entered the draft out of high school. He�s certainly going to have the rebounding, athleticism, and shot blocking of KG, but not likely the shooting touch or passing. As far as he�s come as a player, it still wasn�t worth trading a bonafide all-star talent for Chandler. Brand is still a 20/10 player after 4 years, while it took Chandler 4 years to become starting material. Other Positions: SF, PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 36 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 11.7 ppg) Current Team: Bulls (261) Nazr Mohammed (NEW-Edit) Overall 79 (down from 81) Close 79 (up from 75) Med 60 3pt 50 FT 67 Layup 54 (from 55 default) Dunk 67 (from 65 default) Handle 50 Pass 51 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 80 (down from 85) Steal 70 RebOff 96 (down from 99) RebDef 90 (up from 88) Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 (down from 80) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 25 (down from 35) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nazr_mohammed/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nazr_mohammed.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazr_Mohammed http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS14D.HTM Notes: Took Dikembe Mutombo�s starting job with the Knicks last year, but wasn�t nearly as effective on defense. A good backup center, but not really someone you want starting. Watching Mohammed�s wretched �defense� all season has led to me calling him �Freeway�. I came up with this name after the Hornets executed three alley oops against him in the span of a few minutes. Freeway will collect great stats against teams with a scrub center in the middle (like the Hawks or Raptors) but is a total non-factor against a real big man. Freeway�s claim to fame is blocking Jason Collins shot 8 times in one game (who hasn�t?) including three times in one possession. His 53 blocks in 54 games with the Knicks seems a bit less impressive when you take out that one game, no? Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 7 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: 30 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (1 ring, 30 games, 6.8 ppg) Former Teams: 76�ers (84), Hawks (198), Knicks (81) Current Team: Spurs (23) Dikembe Mutombo (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 79 (up from 78) (from 80 default) Close 62 (up from 60) Med 50 (down from 53) 3pt 50 FT 74 (up from 73) (from 74 default) Layup 50 Dunk 60 (from 65 default) Handle 50 Pass 51 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 85 (up from 80) (from 84 default) Block 89 (down from 94) Steal 54 RebOff 90 (down from 92) RebDef 94 Speed 55 Stam 60 Dur 75 (up from 60) DefAwr 85 (up from 80) OffAwr 55 (from 65 default) Close Tendency 45 (down from 60) Med Tendency 15 (down from 25) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dikembe_mutombo/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dikembe_mutombo.htm http://www.dmf.org/ (Dikembe Mutombo Foundation) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikembe_Mutombo http://www.82games.com/04HOU21D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU17D.HTM Notes: Reason #1 why you shouldn�t take sports writers seriously. They�re inconsistent with everything. Mutombo has been named Defensive Player of the Year FOUR times, yet he has only made the Defensive First Team THREE times. Explain that one, boys. Anyway, Mutombo set a playoff record with 31 blocks in a 5 game playoff series (That�s over 6 bpg) against Seattle in 93-94. That Denver team became the first 8th seed to ever defeat a 1st seed in the playoffs. Ranked third all-time in blocks per game (behind Mark Eaton and Manute Bol) and fourth all- time in blocks (behind Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Mark Eaton). Even in a backup role, he�ll likely pass Eaton this year (he trails Eaton by 68 blocks, Mutombo has 2,996, Eaton has 3,064). Should get some Hall of Fame consideration when all is said and done. Years Pro: 15 Age: 39 HoF Monitor: 110 All-Star selections: 8 (91-92, 1995-1998, 99-00, 01-02, 3 starts) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (00-01) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (97-98, 01-02) Defensive Player of the Year: 4 (94-95, 96-97, 97-98, 00-01) All-Defensive First Team: 3 (96-97, 97-98, 00-01) All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (94-95, 98-99, 01-02) Rebounds King: 2 (99-00, 00-01) Blocks King: 3 (1994-1996) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 4x (83 games, 10.3 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (391), Hawks (343), 76�ers (106), Nets (24), Knicks (65) Current Team: Rockets (80) Radoslav Nesterovic (NEW-Edit) Overall 77 (down from 79) Close 82 Med 66 3pt 50 FT 55 (up from 50) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 54 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 88 (down from 91) Steal 55 RebOff 81 (down from 86) RebDef 76 (down from 84) Speed 60 Stam 70 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/radoslav_nesterovic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/radoslav_nesterovic.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS15D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 5x (1 ring, 45 games, 4.2 ppg) Former Teams: T�Wolves (316) Current Team: Spurs (152) Nenad Krstic Overall 77 (up from 76) Close 82 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 55 (up from 50) FT 70 (down from 73) Layup 57 (up from 54) (from 50 default) Dunk 65 (up from 62) (from 60 default) Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 74 (down from 79) Steal 54 RebOff 79 RebDef 75 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 70 (up from 65) OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 65 Med Tendency 50 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nenad_krstic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nenad_krstic.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenad_Krstic http://www.82games.com/04NJN18D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN13D.HTM Notes: Nets first round pick from 2002. Became a big contributor after Alonzo Mourning and Aaron Williams were traded. He�s still very young and can improve in a few areas. I think he�s a good marker of progress for Darko. Krstic is two years older, and also spent two years overseas developing his game, and he became a contributor at age 21 (because everyone else around him got traded). Darko has to somehow find playing time competing with three all-star big men (Big Ben, Sheed, and McDyess). Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 18.3 ppg) Current Team: Nets (75) Jake Tsakalidis (NEW-Add) Overall 77 (up from 70) Close 82 (up from 67) Med 63 (up from 58) 3pt 50 FT 66 Layup 52 (up from 50) (from 60 default) Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 50 (down from 54) PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 83 (up from 73) Steal 57 RebOff 86 (up from 76) RebDef 88 (up from 70) Speed 60 Stam 55 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 (up from 40) Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jake_tsakalidis/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/iakovos_tsakalidis.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM16D.HTM Notes: Jake is short for Iakovos. Memphis seems to like him since they matched a 3-year offer worth 10 million from Cleveland this year. Too bad they didn�t show it and actually use him last year. He�ll get more playing time this year with Stromile Swift leaving. Years Pro: 6 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (5 games, 2.8 ppg) Former Teams: Suns (157) Current Team: Grizzlies (71) Adonal Foyle (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (from 82 default) Close 67 (from 75 default) Med 57 (from 60 default) 3pt 50 FT 56 Layup 55 Dunk 63 (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 85 (from 90 default) Block 97 Steal 54 RebOff 84 RebDef 85 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 (from 90 default) OffAwr 55 (from 65 default) Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS Notes: Nicholai�s favorite player, he once saw him score 780 points in a game. Notably drafted ahead of Tracy McGrady. Why the hell did the Warriors re-sign this guy to such a huge contract? He�s done nothing in his career; he�s a total Jim McIlvaine. They couldn�t afford to pay Antawn Jamison, Gilbert Arenas, or Erick Dampier, but they broke the bank on this guy and Derek Fisher? Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 28 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors (516) Mark Blount Overall 77 (down from 78) Close 84 Med 73 (up from 70) 3pt 50 FT 73 (up from 71) Layup 52 (from 60 default) Dunk 66 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 54 (down from 57) PostOff 80 PostDef 80 Block 78 Steal 54 RebOff 62 (down from 72) RebDef 74 Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_blount/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mark_blount.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Blount http://www.82games.com/04BOS15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN16D.HTM Notes: Quickly became Danny Ainge�s new best friend after averaging a double double towards the end of the season. Years Pro: 5 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 24 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (22 games) Former Teams: Celtics (108), Nuggets (54), Celtics (230) Current Team: T�Wolves Dale Davis (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (from 79 default) Close 75 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 61 (down from 69) Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 63 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 54 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default) Block 82 (down from 85) Steal 60 (down from 63) RebOff 87 (down from 93) RebDef 86 Speed 60 (down from 65) Stam 60 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) (from 75 default) OffAwr 60 (from 65 default) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 35 (down from 40) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 45 Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 15 Age: 36 HoF Monitor: 84 All-Star selections: 1 (99-00) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 5x, Second Round 1x, First Round 6x (121 games, 7.4 ppg) Former Teams: Pacers (646), Blazers (313), Warriors (36), Pacers (25) Current Team: Pistons Brian Skinner (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 77 (down from 79) Close 82 Med 61 3pt 50 FT 56 (down from 57) Layup 55 (from 60 default) Dunk 71 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 55 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 80 (down from 86) Steal 63 (down from 73) RebOff 82 (down from 92) RebDef 82 (down from 88) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 75 (from 70 default) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_skinner/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_skinner.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Skinner http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC13D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 26 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (17 games, 2.4 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (93), Cavaliers (65), 76�ers (77), Bucks (56), 76�ers (24), Kings (63) Current Team: Blazers Brendan Haywood Overall 76 (up from 73) Close 82 (up from 75) Med 55 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 61 Layup 50 Dunk 62 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 53 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 87 (down from 89) Steal 62 (down from 66) RebOff 88 RebDef 80 Speed 60 (up from 55) Stam 75 Dur 75 (up from 70) DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brendan_haywood/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brendan_haywood.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS14D.HTM Notes: I�m sure the only reason MJ was interested in Haywood was the Tar Heel connection, but he turned out to be one of Jordan�s best acquisitions. Years Pro: 5 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: 25 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 10.6 ppg) Current Team: Wizards (288) Zaza Pachulia Overall 76 (up from 75) Close 79 Med 63 3pt 50 FT 75 (up from 71) Layup 62 (from 60 default) Dunk 67 (from 70 default) Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 75 Steal 72 RebOff 89 (up from 79) RebDef 84 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 55 (up from 40) Med Tendency 30 (up from 20) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 60) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zaza_pachulia/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zaur_pachulia.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/zaurpachulia.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaza_Pachulia Notes: Was drafted by the Bobcats in the expansion draft and traded to the Bucks for a second round pick. He then signed a bargain contract with Atlanta to be their starting center. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Magic (59), Bucks (74) Current Team: Hawks Jeff Foster (NEW-Edit) Overall 76 (up from 72) Close 67 (up from 60) Med 58 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 63 Layup 60 Dunk 74 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 64 (up from 54) Steal 68 RebOff 99 (up from 94) RebDef 94 Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 80 Dur 80 (up from 75) DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeff_foster/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jeff_foster.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Foster http://www.82games.com/04IND16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND13D.HTM Notes: Was second in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds per minute in 03-04 behind Erick Dampier. Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 25 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (44 games, 4.1 ppg) Current Team: Pacers (392) Dan Gadzuric Overall 76 (down from 78) Close 70 (down from 75) Med 55 (down from 58) 3pt 50 FT 52 (down from 54) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 72 (up from 70) Handle 55 (up from 50) Pass 51 PostOff 70 (down from 75) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 89 Steal 64 RebOff 89 (down from 99) RebDef 85 (down from 95) Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 60 (up from 55) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dan_gadzuric/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dan_gadzuric.htm http://www.82games.com/04MIL16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL13D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 4 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 games, 4.0 ppg) Current Team: Bucks (205) Tony Battie Overall 75 (up from 70) Close 67 (up from 50) Med 70 (up from 50) 3pt 55 (up from 50) FT 69 (down from 72) Layup 54 (up from 51) (from 55 default) Dunk 62 (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 Block 79 (down from 84) Steal 54 RebOff 78 (up from 68) RebDef 82 (down from 89) Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 65) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_battie/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_battie.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL13D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 9 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: 36 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (26 games, 6.3 ppg) Former Teams: Nuggets (65), Celtics (336), Cavaliers (50) Current Team: Magic (81) Kelvin Cato Overall 75 (up from 70) Close 65 (up from 50) Med 58 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 73 (down from 78) Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 67 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 87 Steal 78 RebOff 72 RebDef 90 (down from 92) Speed 60 Stam 65 Dur 75 (up from 70) DefAwr 70 (up from 60) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 65 (up from 50) LINKS Notes: In the 03-04 season, 38% of Cato�s shots were jumpers. He hit 22.8% of those. 31% of his shots were close to the basket. He hit 34.5% of those. 28% of his shots were dunks, and 3% of his shots were tips. Half of the damage Cato does inside is power based, and that�s the only thing he�s good at, there isn�t an ounce of finesse in this man. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 9 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 33 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (17 games, 3.6 ppg) Former Teams: Blazers (117), Rockets (317), Magic (85) Current Team: Pistons Kendrick Perkins (NEW-Edit) Overall 75 (up from 72) Close 65 Med 58 (down from 61) 3pt 50 FT 62 (down from 64) Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 55 Pass 54 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 90 (up from 83) Steal 56 RebOff 95 (up from 84) RebDef 92 (up from 87) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 70 DefAwr 60 (up from 55) OffAwr 55 (down from 60) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 15 (down from 20) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kendrick_perkins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kendrick_perkins.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kendrickperkins.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS12A.HTM Notes: Perkins will eventually make the Celtics forget about Chris Mihm. Not that there was much to remember. Years Pro: 3 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 1.5 ppg) Current Team: Celtics (70) DeSagana Diop (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD Overall 74 (up from 70) (from 62 default) Close 55 (up from 50) Med 53 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 50 Dunk 63 (up from 60) (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 53 (down from 55) PostOff 70 PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 96 (from 77 default) Steal 63 RebOff 88 (up from 84) RebDef 83 (up from 71) Speed 60 Stam 70 (up from 55) Dur 70 (up from 60) DefAwr 80 (from 50 default) OffAwr 50 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/desagana_diop/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/desagana_diop.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/saganadiop.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeSagana_Diop http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL15D.HTM Notes: Was supposed to be one of those high school versions of Shaq. It takes more than being 300 pounds to be a good center. Diop has actually gotten better since LOSING weight. He�s down to 280 pounds, and he�s a quicker defender because of it. He soon might be the starting center in Dallas if Erick Dampier keeps sucking. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Cavaliers (193) Current Team: Mavericks Primoz Brezec Overall 74 Close 84 (up from 79) Med 73 (up from 71) 3pt 50 FT 72 (down from 75) Layup 50 Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 55 (up from 50) Pass 54 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 70 (down from 75) Steal 54 RebOff 81 (down from 86) RebDef 78 Speed 55 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 40 (down from 50) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/primoz_brezec/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/primoz_brezec.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primoz_Brezec http://www.82games.com/04CHA19D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA16D.HTM Notes: The most edited player in the 04-05 season. Brezec went from a no-name scrub to a legit starting center, and his value had to constantly be reevaluated. Years Pro: 5 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Pacers (62) Current Team: Bobcats (72) Steven Hunter Overall 74 (down from 77) Close 72 (down from 82) Med 58 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 53 (from 60 default) Dunk 72 (up from 69) (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 50 (down from 52) PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 89 (down from 96) Steal 50 (down from 51) RebOff 83 RebDef 70 (down from 75) Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 50 (down from 60) Med Tendency 15 (down from 25) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 70 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steven_hunter/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steven_hunter.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Hunter http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI14D.HTM Notes: Hunter was second in the league in blocks per minute, but he has no other skills. To put it in perspective, Hunter had 4 steals and 13 assists in 1046 minutes (76 games) last year, playing for the high tempo Suns no less (more possessions = more stat opportunities). Years Pro: 5 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (22 games, 3.0 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (145), Suns (76) Current Team: 76�ers Darko Milicic (NEW-Edit) Overall 74 (up from 71) Close 77 (down from 82) Med 71 3pt 50 FT 59 (down from 67) Layup 64 (from 70 default) Dunk 67 (from 65 default) Handle 60 Pass 55 (up from 53) PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 93 (up from 75) Steal 59 (up from 56) RebOff 69 (up from 63) RebDef 75 Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 80 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darko_milicic/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darko_milicic.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/darkomilicic.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darko_Milicic http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL17D.HTM Notes: Was the youngest player in the league his rookie year, in fact I think he was the youngest in league history since he had to get special permission from David Stern to bend the rules so he could enter the draft (actually second youngest, Jermaine O�Neal was youngest, but only international players had to go through certain age restrictions). I guess the question we�ll never know the answer to is � If Detroit knew they were going to get Rasheed Wallace, would they have drafted Carmelo Anthony instead? Since they won the title without Melo, it doesn�t appear that they needed him, but with Sheed, Big Ben, and now Antonio McDyess, there isn�t exactly PT on the horizon for Darko. Not much went right for Darko in his rookie year. He shot .262 from the field, but still won a ring with Detroit. Even that wasn�t without drawback, as he injured himself in the waning minutes of garbage time in game five, which led to him missing the Olympics (a stage that would have been a good look at what the kid can really do). The Darko era in Detroit mercifully came to an end as he was traded to Orlando, where he could form a twin towers dynasty with Dwight Howard, or flop altogether. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 3 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x (1 ring, 17 games, 0.4 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (96) Current Team: Magic Scot Pollard (NEW-Add) Overall 74 (up from 73) Close 65 (up from 62) Med 58 3pt 50 FT 71 (up from 67) Layup 59 (from 55 default) Dunk 64 (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 53 (up from 52) PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 76 Steal 76 RebOff 84 RebDef 84 (up from 79) Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/scot_pollard/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/scot_pollard.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND15D.HTM Notes: Very effective backup in Sacramento, but hasn�t gotten much playing time in Indiana. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 9 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (53 games, 3.2 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (33), Hawks (0), Kings (272) Current Team: Pacers (110) Michael Doleac Overall 74 (down from 77) Close 70 (down from 75) Med 78 3pt 55 (down from 60) FT 78 Layup 53 (from 50 default) Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 54 PostOff 70 (down from 70) PostDef 75 Block 69 Steal 59 RebOff 70 RebDef 84 Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (down from 80) OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 55 (up from 45) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_doleac/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_doleac.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA13D.HTM Notes: Vastly underrated by Visual Concepts no longer, Doleac is one of the better shooting centers in the league. Hard working hustler that plays well in the pick and roll (and especially well with Stephon Marbury). Should compliment Shaq very well in Miami. I still can�t believe Isiah Thomas thought Tim Thomas and Nazr Mohammed was an upgrade over Keith Van Horn and Michael Doleac. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x (22 games, 2.5 ppg) Former Teams: Magic (207), Cavaliers (42), Knicks (121), Nuggets (26) Current Team: Heat (80) Zeljko Rebraca (NEW-Add) Overall 73 Close 79 Med 70 (up from 66) 3pt 50 FT 79 (down from 80) Layup 52 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 Handle 60 Pass 53 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 80 (down from 83) Steal 55 RebOff 63 (down from 65) RebDef 79 (down from 81) Speed 50 Stam 70 Dur 65 DefAwr 65 (up from 60) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 60 (up from 45) Med Tendency 35 (up from 15) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 25 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zeljko_rebraca/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zeljko_rebraca.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC18D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 5 Age: 33 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (9 games, 4.2 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (225), Hawks (3) Current Team: Clippers (58) Channing Frye (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION) Jarron Collins (NEW-Edit) Overall 72 (up from 64) Close 75 Med 66 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 74 (up from 70) Layup 51 (from 55 default) Dunk 62 (from 70 default) Handle 55 Pass 57 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 65 (up from 55) Steal 58 (up from 54) RebOff 84 (up from 69) RebDef 76 (up from 72) Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 (up from 60) OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 50 (up from 40) Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jarron_collins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jarron_collins.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarron_Collins http://www.82games.com/04UTA15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA13D.HTM Notes: Twin brother of Jason Collins. You can tell, because they both suck. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 5 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 5.5 ppg) Current Team: Jazz (223) Robert Swift Overall 72 (up from 67) Close 70 Med 61 (up from 58) 3pt 50 FT 56 Layup 52 (up from 50) (from 55 default) Dunk 70 (up from 60) (from 65 default) Handle 55 Pass 53 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 (down from 75) Block 82 (up from 78) Steal 58 RebOff 82 (up from 62) RebDef 78 (up from 58) Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 75 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 (down from 70) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/robert_swift/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/robert_swift.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/robertswift.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Swift http://www.82games.com/04SEA14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA13D.HTM Notes: A white guy from high school to the NBA? Now I KNOW the world has gone mad. Still, he seems to be more talented than massive guys like Pavel who have only been playing basketball for 4 years, so I won�t discount him. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Sonics (15) Rafael Araujo (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (up from 69) (from 70 default) Close 72 (down from 75) Med 65 (down from 70) 3pt 50 (from 57 default) FT 73 (up from 50) (from 78 default) Layup 53 (from 55 default) Dunk 63 (from 60 default) Handle 55 (down from 60) Pass 52 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 (up from 70) Block 58 Steal 66 RebOff 78 RebDef 89 (up from 81) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 85 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 (down from 25) Dunk Tendency 35 (down from 55) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rafael_araujo/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rafael_araujo.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/rafaelaraujo.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Araujo http://www.82games.com/04TOR15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR14D.HTM Notes: Araujo might just be what Toronto needed (a center, and badly) but there was absolutely no need to take him with the 8th pick. This guy wasn�t projected any higher than 14th. Trade down for Christ�s sake; don�t stick a potential stiff (lots of mid-lottery centers bust) with a larger salary (rookie wages are determined by draft selection). Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors (59) Jerome James Overall 72 Close 70 (down from 75) Med 61 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 61 (down from 72) Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 67 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 50 (down from 52) PostOff 70 PostDef 80 Block 88 (down from 94) Steal 56 RebOff 79 (up from 70) RebDef 82 (up from 74) Speed 55 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (down from 70) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jerome_james/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jerome_james.htm http://www.82games.com/04SEA15D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK16D.HTM Notes: Averaged more fouls (3.5) than rebounds (3.0) in 04-05. So what did the Isiah Thomas do? Give him the MLE and a 5-year contract. Brilliant. Years Pro: 8 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (17 games, 9.4 ppg) Former Teams: Kings (16), Sonics (252) Current Team: Knicks Michael Olowokandi (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 72 (down from 75) (from 81 default) Close 72 Med 63 (down from 66) 3pt 50 FT 60 (down from 67) Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 62 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 50 (down from 52) PostOff 75 (from 80 default) PostDef 75 (from 85 default) Block 82 (down from 84) Steal 52 (down from 54) RebOff 74 (down from 81) RebDef 88 Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 70 DefAwr 65 (down from 70) (from 75 default) OffAwr 55 (from 75 default) Close Tendency 50 (down from 60) Med Tendency 25 (up from 20) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_olowokandi/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_olowokandi.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Olowokandi http://www.82games.com/04MIN14D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN14D.HTM Notes: Quite possibly the worst #1 pick in NBA history. Only the Clippers would draft a 23-year-old project with the first pick in the NBA draft. Kandi is 30 now, and he�s not going to get much better. The Clippers thought so little of Kandi that they let him walk away without compensation. What a waste of a first pick. 1998 was one of the better draft classes in recent memory. The Clippers could have taken Mike Bibby, Antawn Jamison, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, or Dirk Nowitzki. But that�s the Clippers for you. I think if they did it all over again� they probably would have taken Robert Traylor instead. Years Pro: 8 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 36 Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (15 games, 2.1 ppg) Former Teams: Clippers (323), T�Wolves (137) Current Team: Celtics Ervin Johnson Overall 72 (up from 70) Close 62 (down from 65) Med 58 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 64 Layup 50 Dunk 64 (down from 69) (from 65 default) Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 (up from 75) Block 74 (up from 69) Steal 58 RebOff 82 (down from 87) RebDef 81 (up from 76) Speed 55 (down from 60) Stam 65 Dur 70 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 55 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 15 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ervin_johnson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ervin_johnson.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL12D.HTM Notes: Competent defensive player that fit in better with Minnesota than head case Olowokandi. Has always been a sort of poor man�s Mutombo. Getting closer and closer to retirement. Years Pro: 13 Age: 38 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 2x, First Round 5x (74 games, 3.6 ppg) Former Teams: Sonics (190), Nuggets (82), Bucks (362), T�Wolves (112) Current Team: Bucks Aaron Williams (NEW-Edit) Overall 72 (up from 67) Close 67 (up from 52) Med 63 (up from 58) 3pt 50 FT 74 Layup 66 (from 65 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 55 (up from 50) Pass 55 (up from 53) PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (down from 80) Block 72 (up from 67) Steal 58 RebOff 79 (up from 69) RebDef 82 (up from 72) Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 85 (up from 75) DefAwr 70 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/aaron_williams/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/aaron_williams.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Williams http://www.82games.com/02NJN13A.HTM http://www.82games.com/03NJN16D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04NJN17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04TOR12D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR13D.HTM Notes: One of the more underrated bangers in the league. Averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds in 28 minutes during 00-01 (his most extended amount of minutes). Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 13 Age: 34 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 2x (53 games, 5.6 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (6), Bucks (15), Nuggets (1), Grizzlies (32), Sonics (105), Wizards (81), Nets (336), Raptors (37) Current Team: Hornets David Harrison (NEW-Edit) Overall 71 (up from 65) Close 70 (up from 55) Med 58 (up from 53) 3pt 50 FT 52 (down from 57) Layup 53 (from 50 default) Dunk 66 (up from 62) (from 60 default) Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 75 (up from 70) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 84 Steal 60 RebOff 80 (up from 70) RebDef 81 (up from 71) Speed 60 Stam 65 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (up from 55) OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_harrison/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_harrison.htm http://www.82games.com/04IND20D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND15D.HTM Notes: I think it�s kinda silly that a late first round pick who was a college junior would be rated 58, while the ultra raw Kendrick Perkins (a HS Senior) was rated a 67 overall last year. It sounds like they got lazy or rushed him to meet a deadline. Years Pro: 2 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Pacers (43) Vitaly Potapenko Overall 70 (up from 63) Close 72 (up from 50) Med 66 (up from 50) 3pt 50 FT 70 Layup 50 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 53 PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 64 (up from 57) Steal 61 RebOff 82 RebDef 73 Speed 55 Stam 70 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 65 (up from 60) Close Tendency 50 (up from 40) Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vitaly_potapenko/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vitaly_potapenko.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA12D.HTM Notes: You know, VC had me thinking that Potapenko sucked for a while. They only have him rated 59 overall. I figured he wasn�t much more. Then I look him up, and I remember that he was scoring 10 ppg as a starter in Boston a few years ago, and has averaged 7.0 ppg for his career. While 7 ppg isn�t great, it�s certainly better than the scrubonomics of 59 overall. It certainly wouldn�t merit 50 in close, 50 in med, and 70 in PostOff. What else can we expect from VC, most of their center ratings are awful, it�s a known fact they don�t pay attention to anyone rated less than 70 overall. They had Rasho Nesterovic rated lower than Kevin Willis for two straight years, for crying out loud. Years Pro: 10 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: 27 Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (9 games, 3.0 ppg) Former Teams: Cavaliers (177), Celtics (273), Sonics (148) Current Team: Kings Andrew Bynum (NEW-Edit) Overall 70 (up from 67) Close 62 (down from 70) Med 61 3pt 50 FT 50 (down from 58) Layup 56 (from 50 default) Dunk 68 (from 70 default) Handle 50 Pass 50 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 85 (up from 75) Steal 50 RebOff 84 (up from 72) RebDef 80 (up from 75) Speed 55 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 65 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andrew_bynum/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andrew_bynum.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrewbynum.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Bynum http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL17D.HTM Notes: Bynum has been heralded as the next Shaq. So were Eddy Curry and DaSagana Diop. The height of his potential is Shaq, but like every other center that has been given that comparison, he has a very long way to go. It was only fitting that the Lakers draft Bynum. If anyone can help him turn his potential into reality, it�s the Lakers and Phil Jackson. You can�t help but think that Kobe is salivating over the prospect of having �his Shaq�. Still, Bynum is very young and very raw; it will be a slow process. He�s not going to oust Chris Mihm from the lineup anytime soon. Bynum is the youngest player ever drafted (17 years, 8 months, and 2 days old), and he is the youngest player ever to play in an NBA game (18 years, and 6 days old). Those records will probably stand the test of time as the NBA now requires American players to enter the NBA draft a year after they graduate high school (and they must turn 19 during the calendar year of the draft to be eligible). Years Pro: 1 Age: 18 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Lakers Jake Voskuhl Overall 69 (up from 65) Close 60 (down from 67) Med 66 (up from 50) 3pt 55 (up from 50) FT 72 Layup 51 (from 55 default) Dunk 65 (from 60 default) Handle 55 (up from 50) Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 68 Steal 57 RebOff 70 (down from 80) RebDef 83 (up from 76) Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 (up from 55) OffAwr 60 (up from 55) Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 2 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jake_voskuhl/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jake_voskuhl.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA15D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 6 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 6.0 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (16), Suns (228) Current Team: Bobcats Sean Marks (NEW-Add) Overall 69 (up from 67) Close 60 (down from 65) Med 65 (up from 58) 3pt 52 (up from 50) FT 67 (down from 74) Layup 54 (from 55 default) Dunk 60 Handle 55 Pass 53 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 75 (up from 72) Steal 57 RebOff 75 RebDef 80 (up from 75) Speed 55 Stam 75 Dur 70 (down from 75) DefAwr 65 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 30 (up from 20) 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 35 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sean_marks/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sean_marks.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS12D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 8 Age: 30 Playoff Experience: None (1 ring, 0 games) Former Teams: Raptors (13), Heat (44) Current Team: Spurs (23) Jason Collins (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) (SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION) Johan Petro Overall 68 (up from 66) Close 62 Med 63 3pt 50 FT 57 (down from 60) Layup 52 (from 50 default) Dunk 63 (from 60 default) Handle 55 Pass 50 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 78 (up from 75) Steal 52 (up from 50) RebOff 77 (up from 72) RebDef 75 Speed 65 (up from 60) Stam 80 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 55 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/johan_petro/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/johan_petro.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/johanpetro.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=45 http://www.basketinfo.com/joueur.php?no_joueur=667 http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA16D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Sonics Zendon Hamilton Overall 68 (up from 64) Close 65 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 66 (down from 70) Layup 56 (from 50 default) Dunk 62 (from 60 default) Handle 55 Pass 52 (down from 54) PostOff 70 PostDef 75 (up from 70) Block 59 Steal 62 (down from 67) RebOff 80 (up from 70) RebDef 84 (up from 74) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 55 (up from 50) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 50 (down from 60) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zendon_hamilton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zendon_hamilton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zendon_Hamilton http://www.82games.com/04MIL17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE13D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 6 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Clippers (3), Nuggets (54), Raptors (3), 76�ers (46), Bucks (16), Cavaliers (11) Current Team: 76�ers Didier Ilunga-Mbenga Overall 65 (up from 60) Close 50 Med 50 3pt 50 FT 50 (down from 63) Layup 52 (from 50 default) Dunk 66 (from 60 default) Handle 50 Pass 50 (down from 52) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 87 (up from 77) Steal 55 RebOff 80 (up from 65) RebDef 76 (up from 63) Speed 65 (up from 55) Stam 70 Dur 85 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 50 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dj_mbenga/index.html http://www.nba.com/playerfile/didier_ilunga-mbenga/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/didier_ilunga_mbenga.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didier_Ilunga-Mbenga Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Mavericks Pavel Podkolzin Overall 64 Close 70 (down from 75) Med 58 3pt 50 FT 66 (up from 50) Layup 50 Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 54 Steal 55 RebOff 68 RebDef 78 Speed 55 Stam 60 Dur 60 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 55 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pavel_podkolzin/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pavel_podkolzin.htm Notes: Pulled out of the 2003 draft because he found out about a growth hormone problem, but it now appears he�ll be able to control it. Pavel is very large, and very raw. He knows how to use his size, but doesn�t know how to use post moves effectively. He�s also a bit slow reacting on the defensive end. In that regard, he�s a bit similar to Gheorghe Muresan. Years Pro: 2 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Mavericks (5) Peter Ramos Overall 64 (down from 65) Close 62 (down from 70) Med 58 (down from 63) 3pt 50 FT 58 (up from 50) Layup 50 Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 72 Steal 55 RebOff 62 RebDef 74 Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/peter_john_ramos/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/peter_john_ramos.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/peterramos.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_John_Ramos Notes: The 16th tallest active player in the world (the tallest is 7�11� Sultan Kosen from Turkey). I think Shawn Bradley is around fourth or fifth on the list, while Yao is sixth. I saw a top 50 tallest list somewhere (Dikembe Mutombo was #50) but I don�t remember where, it was a European website. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Wizards (6) Ha Seung-Jin Overall 64 (up from 63) Close 55 (down from 60) Med 58 (down from 66) 3pt 54 FT 54 (down from 55) Layup 50 Dunk 63 (from 60 default) Handle 50 Pass 50 (down from 53) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 78 (up from 72) Steal 57 RebOff 68 RebDef 79 (up from 69) Speed 55 Stam 75 Dur 80 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 55 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 (down from 25) 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ha_seung-jin/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ha_seung_jin.htm http://www.82games.com/04POR17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR15D.HTM Notes: Very young center (drafted at 18 years old). Drafted in the late second round by Portland. HSJ has intriguing size, but he�s clearly a huge project. Played in the ABA at the start of last season, but the Blazers cut Vladimir Stepania to make room for the big fella on their 15-man roster. Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Blazers (19) John Edwards (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) C - Banger Overall 61 (up from 59) Close 55 Med 55 3pt 50 FT 62 Layup 50 Dunk 62 Handle 50 Pass 50 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 77 (up from 65) Steal 50 RebOff 72 (up from 65) RebDef 67 (down from 70) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 50 OffAwr 50 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 40 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/john_edwards/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/john_edwards.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Edwards_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL14D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Pacers (25) Current Team: Hawks Jason Collier (DECEASED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Overall 66 (up from 60) Close 75 (up from 50) Med 65 (up from 50) 3pt 62 (up from 55) FT 74 (up from 68) Layup 55 (up from 50) Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 62 Steal 55 RebOff 82 RebDef 71 Speed 60 Stam 65 Dur 75 DefAwr 55 (up from 50) OffAwr 60 (up from 50) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 35 (up from 15) 3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0) Drive Tendency 10 (down from 20) Dunk Tendency 35 (down from 45) LINKS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Collier Notes: On October 15, 2005, Jason Collier passed away of cardiac arrest. He was 28 years old. Years Pro: 6 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Rockets (61), Hawks (90) Current Team: DECEASED (9/8/77 - 10/15/05) *********************************************************************** G. Legends 99 � Larry Bird [80�s East] Larry Bird [80�s East] Overall 99 Close 99 Med 97 3pt 88 (down from 90) FT 89 (down from 97) Layup 85 Dunk 60 Handle 80 Pass 85 PostOff 80 (up from 70) PostDef 85 Block 70 Steal 85 RebOff 80 RebDef 90 Speed 75 Stam 99 Dur 85 (down from 90) DefAwr 85 (down from 95) OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 85 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 50 (down from 65) Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 20 *********************************************************************** VII. Created Players (aka the CAPs section) Upon request, I�ll rate certain players - rookies, or former NBA players. If you have a request, e-mail me. But keep in mind that I don�t watch college basketball, so accurately making a CAP for a rookie may take some time. On the concept of �Players adjusted to a certain year�, this is there because often players want to cap players from, you guessed it, a certain year. A popular request seems to be the Chicago Bulls. As most of us know, Jordan in the game is not the same player as the Jordan who won 6 titles. In fact, Jordan was a different player during his first 3 titles than he was in his last 3. Other players suffer setbacks in their career, and aren�t the same. Larry Johnson for instance, was a bonafide superstar when he came into the league, and then back injuries killed his career. Some people will want Charlotte LJ, and some will want NY LJ. Shawn Kemp and Vin Baker are players in the league that also used to be good, but aren�t very good right now. These are all just examples of what can appear in that section. Of course, Rashidi doesn�t have all the time in the world (though it�s sometimes hard to tell), so he�ll get to these when he can. As said, e-mail me with suggestions. Oh, and lastly, I don�t care about CAP appearances. I don�t make them so don�t bother asking me how to make LeBron�s face and such. A player will still play the same, no matter what his hair looks like. Players on my list to CAP (listed alphabetically by last name) Point Guards Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, BJ Armstrong, Terrell Brandon, Tyus Edney, Bobby Hurley, John Paxson, Terry Porter, Scott Skiles Shooting Guards Michael Dickerson, Ron Harper, Hersey Hawkins, Vernon Maxwell, Anthony Parker, Bobby Phills, Mitch Richmond, Byron Scott, Malik Sealy, Jerry West Small Forwards Dejan Bodiroga, Scott Burrell, Britton Johnson, Linton Johnson, Jerome Kersey, Reggie Lewis, Chris Mullin, Larry Nance, Chuck Person, Leon Smith Power Forward Anthony Bonner, Armon Gillam, Dino Radja, Sofoklis Schortsanitis Centers Brad Daughtery, Bison Dele, Chris Dudley, Matt Geiger, Ben Handlogten, Bill Laimbeer, Bryant Reeves, Rony Seikaly, Jayson Williams *********************************************************************** A. Current Players 69 � Shavlik Randolph (PF) [76�ers] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Louis Williams (PG) [76�ers] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Alan Anderson (SF) [Bobcats] 67 � Kevin Burleson (PG) [Bobcats] 73 � Matt Carroll (SG) [Bobcats] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Charlie Bell (SG) [Bucks] 63 � Jermaine Jackson (PG) [Bucks] 70 � Eddie Basden (SG) [Bulls] 63 � Martynas Andriuskevicius [Cavaliers] 70 � Stephen Graham (SG) [Cavaliers] 70 � Orien Greene (PG) [Celtics] 70 � James Singleton (SF) [Clippers] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 69 � Antonio Burks (PG) [Grizzlies] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 67 � Esteban Batista (PF) [Hawks] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 61 - John Edwards (C) [Hawks] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 68 � Donta Smith (SF) [Hawks] 69 � Salim Stoudamire (PG) [Hawks] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 72 � Arvydas Macijauskas (SG) [Hornets] 60 � Andre Owens (SG) [Jazz] 67 - Robert Whaley (C) [Jazz] 72 � Jackie Butler (C) [Knicks] 61 � Devin Green (SG) [Lakers] 71 � Ronny Turiaf (PF) [Lakers] 69 � Von Wafer (SG) [Lakers] 70 � Mario Kasun (C) [Magic] 66 � Rawle Marshall (SG) [Mavericks] 66 � Alex Acker (PG) [Pistons] 69 � Andre Barrett (PG) [Raptors] 73 � Matt Bonner (PF) [Raptors] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 76 � Jose Calderon (PG) [Raptors] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 68 � Pape Sow (C) [Raptors] 75 � Chuck Hayes (PF) [Rockets] 73 � Damien Wilkins (SF) [Sonics] (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) 68 � Mike Wilks (PG) [Sonics] 66 � Will Bynum (PG) [Warriors] 68 � Troy Bell (PG) [Free Agent] 70 - Laron Profit (SF) [Free Agent] 66 - James Thomas (PF) [Free Agent] 69 � Matt Walsh (SG) [Free Agent] 76 � Jay Williams (PG) [Free Agent] Shavlik Randolph (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PF - Finesse Overall 69 (up from 65) Close 55 Med 60 3pt 50 FT 59 (up from 55) Layup 51 Dunk 65 (up from 60) Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 71 Steal 60 (up from 50) RebOff 88 (up from 73) RebDef 81 (up from 71) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 42 Height/Weight: 6�10� - 240 lbs. College: Duke Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shavlik_randolph/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shavlik_randolph.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/shavlikrandolph.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11143 http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=167&p=8&c=1&nid=10259 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shavlik_Randolph http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI10D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: 76�ers Louis Williams (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PG � Shoot First Overall 67 (down from 68) Close 79 Med 73 3pt 71 FT 75 Layup 89 Dunk 59 Handle 85 Pass 67 PostOff 55 PostDef 50 Block 52 Steal 68 RebOff 50 RebDef 52 (up from 50) Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 (down from 65) OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6�2� - 175 lbs. High School: South Gwinnett Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None Headband: 1 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/louis_williams/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/louis_williams.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/louiswilliams.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Williams http://www.insidehoops.com/louis-williams-interview-102005.shtml Notes: Won the 2005 Naismith Award as the top high school player in the country. Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: 76�ers Alan Anderson (NEW-Add) SF � Defense Overall 72 Close 72 Med 71 3pt 79 FT 85 Layup 81 Dunk 72 Handle 80 Pass 56 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 54 Steal 62 RebOff 57 RebDef 64 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 40 Jersey Number: 15 Height/Weight: 6�6� � 220 lbs. College: California Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alan_anderson/index.html http://www.nba.com/draft2005/profiles/AlanAnderson.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alan_anderson.htm http://nbadraft.net/profiles/alananderson.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=8408 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=391 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Anderson http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA7D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG, SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bobcats Kevin Burleson (NEW-Add) PG � Defense Overall 67 Close 60 Med 66 3pt 67 FT 80 Layup 79 Dunk 59 Handle 80 Pass 68 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 87 RebOff 53 RebDef 57 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 Jersey Number: 12 Height/Weight: 6�3� � 205 lbs. College: Minnesota Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 4 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Waves Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_burleson/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Burleson http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA3D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 1 Age: 27 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bobcats Matt Carroll (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) SG � Pure Shooter Overall 73 (up from 70) Close 75 Med 75 (up from 73) 3pt 82 (up from 78) FT 81 (down from 84) Layup 76 Dunk 58 Handle 80 Pass 63 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 72 RebOff 53 RebDef 66 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 75 (up from 70) Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 0 Jersey Number: 13 Height/Weight: 6�6� � 212 lbs. College: Notre Dame Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_carroll/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_carroll.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Carroll_%28basketballer%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA5D.HTM Notes: Went undrafted but impressed in Knicks� training camp back in 2003, being cut on the final day of training camp. Last year he was a top scorer in the NBDL, and turned it into a backup role on the Bobcats. Carroll will get an increase in minutes due to the departure of Jason Kapono. Years Pro: 3 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Blazers (13), Spurs (3) Current Team: Bobcats (25) Charlie Bell (NEW-Edit) SG � Defense Overall 76 Close 79 Med 75 3pt 80 FT 74 Layup 84 Dunk 63 Handle 80 Pass 68 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 79 RebOff 54 RebDef 57 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 10 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 42 Height/Weight: 6'3� - 200 lbs. College: Michigan State Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charlie_bell/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charlie_bell.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Bell_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL3D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 2 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Suns (5), Mavericks (2) Current Team: Bucks Jermaine Jackson (NEW-Add) SG � Defense Overall 63 Close 62 Med 66 3pt 60 FT 71 Layup 80 Dunk 63 Handle 80 Pass 65 PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 54 Steal 62 RebOff 61 RebDef 63 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 5 Height/Weight: 6'5� - 204 lbs. College: Detroit Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Waves Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jermaine_jackson/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jermaine_jackson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jermaine_Jackson_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL4D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 7 Age: 29 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (4 games, 1.5 ppg) Former Teams: Pistons (7), Raptors (48), Hawks (29), Knicks (21) Current Team: Bucks Eddie Basden SG � Defense Overall 70 Close 67 Med 66 3pt 73 FT 72 Layup 74 Dunk 73 Handle 80 Pass 58 PostOff 60 PostDef 70 Block 62 Steal 81 RebOff 62 RebDef 75 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 55 Dunk Tendency 40 Jersey Number: 13 Height/Weight: 6'5� - 215 lbs. College: Charlotte Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 4 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_basden/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_basden.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/eddiebasden.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=388 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Basden http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI5D.HTM Notes: Defensive stopper that Scott Skiles will probably fall in love with. The only other two players to be named Conference-USA Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year are Kenyon Martin and Dwyane Wade. Is Conference-USA�s all-time leader in steals. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Bulls Martynas Andriuskevicius C - Finesse Overall 63 Close 70 Med 61 3pt 57 FT 70 Layup 57 Dunk 60 Handle 60 Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 70 Steal 50 RebOff 61 RebDef 65 Speed 60 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 40 Jersey Number: 15 Height/Weight: 7'2� - 240 lbs. Country: Lithuania Best Hand: Right (Ambidextrous) LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/martynas_andriuskevicius/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/martynas_andriuskevicius.htm http://nbadraft.net/profiles/martynasandriuskevicius.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martynas_Andriuskevi%C4%8Dius Notes: Martynas is a 19-year-old center that has drawn comparisons to Arvydas Sabonis (mostly because he trains with him). There was initially some confusion about whether Martynas would stay in this year�s draft. There were reports that he would be pulling out again this year after a poor performance in a Tel Aviv junior tournament, but when early entry candidates were announced, his name was there. Martynas probably needs to fire his agent. Last year he would have been a surefire first rounder in the low lottery. This year he ended up being a second round pick. Martynas was traded to the Cavs on draft night, which is a good place for him. They will be able to build him into an Ilgauskas-type player, perhaps eventually taking over, as Big Z gets older. Years Pro: 1 Age: 19 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Cavaliers Stephen Graham SG - Slasher Overall 70 Close 72 Med 73 3pt 71 FT 75 Layup 82 Dunk 84 Handle 80 Pass 60 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 53 Steal 65 RebOff 56 RebDef 83 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 90 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 55 Jersey Number: 1 Height/Weight: 6�6� - 215 lbs. College: Louisville Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Ripped Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephen_graham/index.html http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=443# http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Graham_%28Athlete%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU8D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE4D.HTM Notes: Twin brother of Joey Graham. A versatile player who might be able to stick in the league similar to the way Damien Wilkins did. Other Positions: PG, SF, PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Rockets (6), Bulls (3) Current Team: Cavaliers Orien Greene (NEW-Edit) PG � Defense Overall 70 Close 62 Med 66 3pt 62 FT 71 Layup 81 Dunk 69 Handle 80 Pass 71 PostOff 60 PostDef 65 Block 54 Steal 89 RebOff 58 RebDef 65 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 Jersey Number: 0 Height/Weight: 6�4� - 208 lbs. College: Louisville Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 4 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/orien_greene/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/orien_greene.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=440 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orien_Greene http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS5D.HTM Notes: Greene is a defense first player taken late in the 2005 draft by the Celtics. He�s very similar to Eric Snow. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Celtics James Singleton (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) SF - Defense Overall 70 (up from 64) Close 75 (up from 72) Med 68 (up from 66) 3pt 63 (up from 61) FT 81 (up from 76) Layup 81 Dunk 73 Handle 75 Pass 54 (up from 52) PostOff 70 (up from 60) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 70 (up from 54) Steal 65 (down from 70) RebOff 87 (up from 60) RebDef 91 (up from 64) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 40 Jersey Number: 15 Height/Weight: 6�8� - 215 lbs. College: Murray State Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 4 Face: 3 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Bald Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_singleton/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_singleton.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Singleton_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC11D.HTM Notes: An all-star in Italy. Good rebounder. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Clippers Antonio Burks (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PG - Distributor Overall 69 (up from 64) Close 65 Med 71 3pt 69 (down from 72) FT 60 (down from 74) Layup 83 Dunk 53 Handle 85 Pass 76 (up from 74) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 51 Steal 74 (up from 70) RebOff 50 (down from 54) RebDef 56 Speed 90 (up from 85) Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 (up from 55) OffAwr 70 (up from 60) Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 1 Height/Weight: 6�0� - 195 lbs. College: Memphis Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 4 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_burks/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_burks.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/antonioburks.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Burks http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM1D.HTM Notes: Played for Memphis in College, and plays for Memphis in the NBA. Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 games, 0.0 ppg) Current Team: Grizzlies (24) Esteban Batista (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PF - Banger Overall 67 (down from 68) Close 65 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 73 (down from 82) Layup 60 Dunk 63 Handle 55 Pass 53 (down from 59) PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 63 (up from 54) Steal 55 RebOff 82 (up from 72) RebDef 78 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 60 (down from 70) Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 10 Dunk Tendency 40 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 11 Height/Weight: 6'10� - 270 lbs. Country: Uruguay Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Fat Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/esteban_batista/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/esteban_batista.htm http://www.insidehoops.com/batista-interview-091905.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Batista Notes: The first player from Uruguay to make it to the NBA. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks John Edwards (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) C - Banger Overall 61 (up from 59) Close 55 Med 55 3pt 50 FT 62 Layup 50 Dunk 62 Handle 50 Pass 50 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 77 (up from 65) Steal 50 RebOff 72 (up from 65) RebDef 67 (down from 70) Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 50 OffAwr 50 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 40 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 54 Height/Weight: 7'0� - 275 lbs. College: Kent State Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/john_edwards/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/john_edwards.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Edwards_%28basketball%29 http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL14D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Pacers (25) Current Team: Hawks Donta Smith (NEW-Add) SF � Slasher Overall 68 Close 75 Med 70 3pt 64 FT 69 Layup 80 Dunk 70 Handle 80 Pass 55 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 61 Steal 76 RebOff 62 RebDef 58 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 Jersey Number: 55 Height/Weight: 6'7� - 215 lbs. College: Southeastern Illinois Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/donta_smith/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/donta_smith.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dontasmith.asp http://www.82games.com/04ATL6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL6D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 2 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks Salim Stoudamire (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PG � Shoot First Overall 69 (down from 71) Close 79 Med 81 3pt 84 (up from 80) FT 88 (up from 86) Layup 85 Dunk 57 Handle 80 Pass 60 (down from 65) PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 52 (up from 50) Steal 58 (down from 60) RebOff 52 (down from 55) RebDef 65 (up from 55) Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 (down from 80) Close Tendency 30 (down from 50) Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 70 (up from 50) Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 10 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 20 Height/Weight: 6'1� - 185 lbs. College: Arizona Best Hand: Left Skin Color: 3 Face: 5 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Natural 2 Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None Headband: 1 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/salim_stoudamire/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/salim_stoudamire.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=109 http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/salimstoudamire.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim_Stoudamire http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL4D.HTM Notes: Cousin of Damon Stoudamire (for whatever reason, that connection reminds me of brothers Chuck and Wesley Person). The best shooter in the 2005 draft by far. A great pick for Atlanta, because they needed shooting in the worst way. Other Positions: PG Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hawks Arvydas Macijauskas SG � Pure Shooter Overall 72 Close 79 Med 75 3pt 84 FT 90 Layup 74 Dunk 55 Handle 80 Pass 56 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 51 Steal 60 RebOff 50 RebDef 56 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 80 Drive Tendency 55 Dunk Tendency 2 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 6 Height/Weight: 6�4� � 214 lbs. Country: Lithuania Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Bangs Long Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/arvydas_macijauskas/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/arvydas_macijauskas.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arvydas_Macijauskas Notes: Was considered the best shooter outside of the NBA, if not the best shooter in the entire world. The only thing that�s changed is he�s in the NBA now. Years Pro: 1 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Hornets Andre Owens SG � Slasher Overall 60 Close 60 Med 66 3pt 60 FT 67 Layup 75 Dunk 63 Handle 75 Pass 54 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 56 RebOff 63 RebDef 52 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 25 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 30 Height/Weight: 6'4� - 200 lbs. College: Houston Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andre_owens/ http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA4D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Jazz Robert Whaley C � Banger Overall 67 Close 65 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 54 Dunk 64 Handle 55 Pass 57 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 79 Steal 61 RebOff 73 RebDef 75 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 15 Dunk Tendency 40 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 54 Height/Weight: 6�10� � 260 lbs. College: Walsh Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Fat Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 2 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/robert_whaley/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/robert_whaley.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/robertwhaley.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Whaley http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA13D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Jazz Jackie Butler C � Banger Overall 72 Close 75 Med 63 3pt 50 FT 69 Layup 56 Dunk 68 Handle 55 Pass 51 PostOff 75 PostDef 70 Block 82 Steal 62 RebOff 80 RebDef 80 Speed 60 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 25 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 45 Height/Weight: 6�10� � 260 lbs. High School: Coastal Christian Academy (VA) Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Fat Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jackie_butler/index.html?nav=page http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jackie_butler.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jackiebutler.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Butler http://www.82games.com/04NYK17D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK14D.HTM Notes: A high school player that went undrafted. One of the reasons the NBA implemented a minimum age requirement for the NBA draft. Other Positions: PF Years Pro: 2 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Knicks (3) Devin Green SG � Slasher Overall 61 Close 60 Med 65 3pt 60 FT 63 Layup 75 Dunk 73 Handle 75 Pass 54 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 52 Steal 51 RebOff 73 RebDef 72 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 5 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 35 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 11 Height/Weight: 6'7� - 210 lbs. College: Hampton Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 5 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devin_green/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Green http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL4D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Lakers Ronny Turiaf PF � Banger Overall 71 Close 70 Med 61 3pt 50 FT 68 Layup 55 Dunk 68 Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 80 Block 75 Steal 53 RebOff 80 RebDef 80 Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 55 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 21 Height/Weight: 6�10� � 249 lbs. College: Gonzaga Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Ripped Build: Thick Hair Style: Dreadlocks Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 5 Moustache: 6 Sideburns: 4 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ronny_turiaf/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ronny_turiaf.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ronnyturiaf.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=61 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=6585 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny_Turiaf http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL11D.HTM Notes: Recovered from offseason heart surgery to make the Lakers roster. Ironically, shows a lot of heart as a player. Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Lakers Von Wafer SG � Slasher Overall 69 Close 70 Med 71 3pt 76 FT 75 Layup 82 Dunk 79 Handle 80 Pass 57 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 53 Steal 76 RebOff 53 RebDef 52 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 35 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6'5� - 210 lbs. College: Florida State Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Ripped Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/von_wafer/ http://www.hoopshype.com/players/von_wafer.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/vakeatonwafer.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Wafer http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL5D.HTM Notes: Drafted 39th overall by the Lakers in 2005. He�s this year�s version of Tony Bobbitt. Years Pro: 1 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Lakers Mario Kasun C - Banger Overall 70 Close 60 Med 50 3pt 50 FT 56 Layup 55 Dunk 70 Handle 50 Pass 52 PostOff 75 PostDef 75 Block 77 Steal 51 RebOff 84 RebDef 86 Speed 65 Stam 75 Dur 75 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 5 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 41 Height/Weight: 7�1� � 260 lbs. Country: Croatia Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 3 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Magic (45) Rawle Marshall SG - Defense Overall 66 Close 67 Med 68 3pt 65 FT 75 Layup 79 Dunk 77 Handle 75 Pass 55 PostOff 65 PostDef 65 Block 62 Steal 75 RebOff 60 RebDef 75 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 50 Jersey Number: 1 Height/Weight: 6�7� - 190 lbs. College: Oakland Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Fade Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None Headband: 1 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rawle_marshall/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rawle_marshall.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/rawlemarshall.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=329# http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=1716 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawle_Marshall http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL8D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Mavericks Alex Acker (NEW-Edit) PG � Distributor Overall 66 Close 65 Med 68 3pt 74 FT 82 Layup 76 Dunk 67 Handle 85 Pass 72 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 55 Steal 70 RebOff 56 RebDef 66 Speed 80 Stam 95 Dur 90 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 20 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 6 Height/Weight: 6�5� � 185 lbs. College: Pepperdine Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 4 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Natural 2 Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alex_acker/index.html http://www.nba.com/draft2005/profiles/AlexAcker.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alex_acker.htm http://nbadraft.net/profiles/alexacker.asp http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=339 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Acker Notes: Other Positions: SG, SF Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Pistons Andre Barrett (NEW-Add) PG � Distributor Overall 69 Close 62 Med 68 3pt 71 FT 77 Layup 81 Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 78 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 51 Steal 79 RebOff 53 RebDef 52 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 12 Height/Weight: 5�10� � 173 lbs. College: Seton Hall Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 5 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 3 Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andre_barrett/index.html http://www.nba.com/draft2004/profiles/AndreBarrett.html http://nbadraft.net/profiles/andrebarrett.asp http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2004/draft/players/1597 5.html http://coscorrosa.com/draft/04/players/andre_barrett.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Barrett http://www.82games.com/04HOU1D.HTM http://www.82games.com/04ORL1D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Rockets (27), Magic (11), Suns (2) Current Team: Raptors Matt Bonner (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PF - Finesse Overall 73 Close 82 Med 76 3pt 85 FT 81 Layup 59 Dunk 64 Handle 65 Pass 55 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 64 Steal 62 RebOff 68 RebDef 69 Speed 65 Stam 80 Dur 80 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 55 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 35 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 16 Height/Weight: 6�10� � 240 lbs. College: Florida Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Red Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_bonner/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_bonner.htm http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mattbonner.htm http://www.mattbonner.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Bonner http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR9D.HTM Notes: Bonner was drafted by the Raptors in 2003 but was not offered a contract, and spent the year in Europe. He was offered a contract last year, and ended up ranking sixth in FG% and tenth in 3pt%. Even then, the Raptors were still reluctant to offer him a contract for this year. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors (82) Jose Calderon (ADDED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) PG - Distributor Overall 76 (from 69 default) Close 79 Med 73 3pt 59 (from 68 default) FT 85 (from 79 default) Layup 82 Dunk 56 Handle 85 Pass 83 (from 72 default) PostOff 55 PostDef 60 Block 53 (down from 61) Steal 77 (down from 80) (from 64 default) RebOff 54 (up from 52) RebDef 58 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 (from 70 default) OffAwr 80 (from 70 default) Close Tendency 35 (up from 15) Med Tendency 50 (up from 45) 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0) APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 8 Height/Weight: 6�3� � 210 lbs. Country: Spain Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 5 Face: 5 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Short Flattop Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jose_calderon/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jose_manuel_calderon.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR4D.HTM Notes: One of the best European PGs in the game today. Signed with the Raptors this offseason and will compete with recently acquired Mike James for the starting role. Years Pro: 1 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors Pape Sow C � Defense Overall 68 Close 60 Med 50 3pt 50 FT 67 Layup 52 Dunk 70 Handle 55 Pass 50 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 88 Steal 63 RebOff 69 RebDef 76 Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 55 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 50 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 9 Height/Weight: 6�10� � 250 lbs. College: Cal State Fullerton Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Fade Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pape_sow/index.html http://www.82games.com/04TOR13D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR12D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 2 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Raptors (27) Chuck Hayes PF - Banger Overall 75 Close 72 Med 61 3pt 50 FT 70 Layup 59 Dunk 63 Handle 55 Pass 54 PostOff 70 PostDef 75 Block 73 Steal 65 RebOff 84 RebDef 94 Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 60 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 20 Dunk Tendency 35 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 11 Height/Weight: 6'6� - 242 lbs. College: Kentucky Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 4 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Fade Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chuck_hayes/index.html http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chuckhayes.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=5538 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=110# http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU11D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 22 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Rockets Damien Wilkins (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) SF � Slasher Overall 73 (up from 71) Close 75 Med 70 (down from 73) 3pt 68 (down from 72) FT 80 (up from 62) Layup 83 (up from 75) Dunk 80 (up from 75) Handle 75 Pass 59 (up from 56) PostOff 65 (up from 60) PostDef 70 (up from 60) Block 64 (down from 69) Steal 86 (up from 83) RebOff 65 (up from 52) RebDef 62 (up from 56) Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 75 (up from 70) OffAwr 70 (down from 75) Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 45 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 45 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damien_wilkins/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damien_wilkins.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA6D.HTM Notes: The son of former NBA player Gerald Wilkins, and nephew of former NBA great Dominique Wilkins. Plays a lot more like his father than his uncle. Jersey Number: 12 Height/Weight: 6�6� � 225 lbs. College: Georgia Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 1 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Bald Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None Years Pro: 2 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 5.6 ppg) Current Team: Sonics (29) Mike Wilks PG � Defense Overall 68 Close 62 Med 66 3pt 70 FT 75 Layup 79 Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 70 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 51 Steal 75 RebOff 53 RebDef 58 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 15 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 Jersey Number: 29 Height/Weight: 5�10� - 180 lbs. College: Rice Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_wilks/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_wilks.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Wilks http://www.82games.com/04SAS3D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE1D.HTM Notes: Years Pro: 4 Age: 26 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (1 ring, 6 games, 0.5 ppg) Former Teams: Hawks (15), T�Wolves (31), Rockets (26), Spurs (48), Cavaliers (37) Current Team: Sonics Will Bynum PG � Shoot First Overall 66 Close 65 Med 71 3pt 70 FT 76 Layup 80 Dunk 50 Handle 85 Pass 64 PostOff 50 PostDef 55 Block 50 Steal 68 RebOff 53 RebDef 52 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 0 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 40 Height/Weight: 6�0� � 185 lbs. College: Georgia Tech Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None Notes: Signed with the Celtics, and impressed in training camp, but was cut due to the overwhelming number of PGs on the roster. Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Warriors Troy Bell PG � Shoot First Overall 68 Close 82 Med 73 3pt 74 FT 86 Layup 85 Dunk 60 Handle 90 Pass 59 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 50 Steal 70 RebOff 50 RebDef 50 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 75 DefAwr 65 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 45 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 5 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 3 Height/Weight: 6�1� � 180 lbs. College: Boston College Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Waves Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 5 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/troybell.htm Notes: Was cut by Memphis after only one season. You don�t see that happen to first round pick very often. Bell spent last season playing in Spain and is hoping to resurrect his career with the Hornets. Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Grizzlies (6) Current Team: FREE AGENT Laron Profit SG � Defense Overall 70 Close 70 Med 70 3pt 66 FT 71 Layup 79 Dunk 78 Handle 75 Pass 58 PostOff 60 PostDef 70 Block 65 Steal 76 RebOff 64 RebDef 75 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 60 Dunk Tendency 40 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 9 Height/Weight: 6'5� - 204 lbs. College: Maryland Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 1 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/laron_profit/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/laron_profit.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laron_Profit http://www.82games.com/04WAS6D.HTM http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL6D.HTM Notes: Was acquired by the Lakers in the Kwame Brown trade. Suffered a season ending injury, and was waived to make room for Ronny Turiaf. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 28 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (3 games, 0.0 ppg) Former Teams: Wizards (130), Lakers (25) Current Team: FREE AGENT James Thomas PF - Banger Overall 66 Close 65 Med 58 3pt 50 FT 50 Layup 56 Dunk 64 Handle 55 Pass 52 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 68 Steal 54 RebOff 80 RebDef 80 Speed 65 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 55 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 20 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 40 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 30 Height/Weight: 6�8� - 235 lbs. College: Texas Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 5 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_thomas/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Thomas Notes: Other Positions: C Years Pro: 2 Age: 25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Blazers (9), Hawks (2), 76�ers (15), Bulls (7) Current Team: FREE AGENT Matt Walsh SG � Pure Shooter Overall 69 Close 62 Med 75 3pt 79 FT 82 Layup 75 Dunk 60 Handle 80 Pass 61 PostOff 60 PostDef 55 Block 52 Steal 64 RebOff 51 RebDef 52 Speed 75 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 60 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 60 Drive Tendency 50 Dunk Tendency 10 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 44 Height/Weight: 6�6� � 200 lbs. College: Florida Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 5 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None Notes: Years Pro: 1 Age: 23 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Heat Jay Williams PG - Distributor Overall 76 Close 84 Med 76 3pt 74 FT 64 Layup 85 Dunk 60 Handle 90 Pass 75 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 55 Steal 75 RebOff 52 RebDef 60 Speed 90 Stam 90 Dur 70 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 50 Med Tendency 60 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 30 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 22 Height/Weight: 6�2� � 195 lbs. College: Duke Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Ripped Build: Normal Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: 1 Notes: Two summers ago I was thinking about getting a motorcycle. The next day, Jay-Will got into his motorcycle accident. Jay-Will�s career is in jeopardy after his serious motorcycle accident. He carries with him the jinx of the number 2 pick which dates back as far as Sam Bowie, who was famously drafted before Jordan. Other #2 pick gaffes include: Shawn Bradley before Penny; Darko before Melo/Bosh/Wade; Keith Van Horn before T-Mac; Danny Ferry before Sean Elliott, Glen Rice, Tim Hardaway, and Shawn Kemp; Steve Francis was drafted by the Grizzlies but forced a trade to Houston for Michael Dickerson, who had a career ending injury, while the Grizzlies missed out on Baron Davis, Lamar Odom, Wally Szczerbiak, Richard Hamilton, Andre Miller, Shawn Marion, Jason Terry, and Ron Artest. Other #2 picks have not come out unscathed: Len Bias (died of cocaine overdose after being drafted), Alonzo Mourning (rare kidney disease), and Antonio McDyess (three knee surgeries in two years and also taken before Garnett). Jay also changed his name from Jayson to Jay because Jayson Williams (the former Nets star) drunkenly shot and killed his limo driver with a shotgun a month before the draft. Jay is trying to latch onto a team, but trainers who have looked at him say he�s 80%, and he probably won�t be 100% until mid-season. And no, I never did get that motorcycle, just like I didn�t get a car after Bobby Hurley�s accident. Other Positions: SG Years Pro: 1 Age: 24 HoF Monitor: 31 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bulls (75) Current Team: FREE AGENT *********************************************************************** B. Former Players 96 � Charles Barkley (PF) 70 � Manute Bol (C) 61 � Yinka Dare (C) 94 - Patrick Ewing (C) 95 - Michael Jordan [80�s Bulls] (SG) 99 - Michael Jordan [1990-1993 Bulls] (SG) 94 � Michael Jordan [#45 Bulls] (SG) 98 - Michael Jordan [1995-1998 Bulls] (SG) 90 - Michael Jordan [Wizards] (SF) 96 � Karl Malone [Jazz] (PF) 68 � Harold Miner (SG) 99 � Hakeem Olajuwon (C) 93 � Scottie Pippen (SF) 83 � John Starks (SG) 92 � John Stockton (PG) 82 � Spud Webb (PG) Charles Barkley PF � Banger Overall 96 Close 99 Med 81 3pt 68 FT 75 Layup 79 Dunk 76 Handle 75 Pass 68 PostOff 95 PostDef 90 Block 70 Steal 77 RebOff 97 RebDef 92 Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 55 Dunk Tendency 60 Height/Weight: 6�5� - 250 lbs. Jersey Number: 34 College: Auburn Best Hand: Right LINKS http://www.nba.com/history/players/barkley_summary.html Notes: One of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, and certainly one of the most colorful. Sir Charles is currently a popular NBA analyst, and a future Hall of Famer. He�s an 11-time all-star, and a one-time MVP. �The Round Mound of Rebound� is the shortest player to ever lead the NBA in rebounding, and only the fourth player in history to ever record 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 3,500 assists (Karl Malone has since become the fifth). Years Pro: 16 Age: 21-36 HoF Monitor: 315 Most Valuable Player: 1 (92-93) All-Star Selections: 10 (1987-1993, 1995-1997, 7 starts, 1 MVP) All-NBA First Team: 5 (1988-1991, 92-93) All-NBA Second Team: 5 (85-86, 86-87, 91-92, 93-94, 94-95) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (95-96) All-Star Game MVP: 1 (90-91) Rebounds King: Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 4x, First Round 4x (123 games, 23.0 ppg) Former Teams: 76ers (610), Suns (280), Rockets (183) Current Team: RETIRED (TNT Analyst) Manute Bol C � Defense Overall 70 Close 50 Med 66 3pt 70 FT 56 Layup 50 Dunk 60 Handle 50 Pass 50 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 99 Steal 52 RebOff 65 RebDef 71 Speed 55 Stam 70 Dur 75 DefAwr 80 OffAwr 55 Close Tendency 15 Med Tendency 10 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 5 Dunk Tendency 20 Height/Weight: 7�7� - 220 lbs. Jersey Number: 10, 11 College: University of Bridgeport Best Hand: Right Notes: Manute Bol, native of Sudan, is the tallest player in NBA history, and certainly one of the most unique it has seen. He was a dangerous shot blocker, but had such a slight frame that he couldn�t bang in the post. He also did a lot of his offensive damage from 3pt range with an unorthodox release (you�d shoot different if you were as tall as the basket too). Years Pro: 10 Age: 23-32 HoF Monitor: 29 Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Bullets (239), Warriors (155), 76ers (215), Heat (8), Bullets (2), Warriors (5) Current Team: RETIRED Yinka Dare C � Banger Overall 61 Close 50 Med 50 3pt 50 FT 57 Layup 50 Dunk 62 Handle 50 Pass 50 PostOff 70 PostDef 70 Block 75 Steal 50 RebOff 75 RebDef 73 Speed 55 Stam 70 Dur 70 DefAwr 50 OffAwr 50 Close Tendency 20 Med Tendency 0 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 5 Dunk Tendency 50 Height/Weight: 7�0� - 265 lbs. Jersey Number: 33 College: George Washington Best Hand: Right Notes: Yinka Dare passed away at the age of 32 from a heart attack. Some of you will remember Yinka as a project taken 14th in the 1994 NBA Draft by New Jersey. Others will remember his 4 assists in 4 pro seasons and 110 games, which came to an average of less than 0.1. Others will remember his memorable second season where he played in 58 games, started 23, recorded 626 minutes, and collected zero assists. Rashidi on the other hand chooses to remember his greatness and accolades, which rivals that of Adonal Foyle. Whether you loved him or hated him (if you hated him, you�re not a basketball enthusiast), Yinka Dare was an important part of New Jersey Nets history (without Yinka's contribution, it is unlikely the Nets would have made the playoffs to play the Bulls close in the first round), and he will be missed, especially by Nicholai. RIP Yinka. Years Pro: 4 Age: 22-25 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: None Former Teams: Nets (110) Current Team: DECEASED (10/10/72 � 1/9/04) Patrick Ewing C � Banger Overall 94 Close 99 Med 78 3pt 54 FT 76 Layup 66 Dunk 75 Handle 60 Pass 53 PostOff 90 PostDef 95 Block 94 Steal 60 RebOff 76 RebDef 94 Speed 65 Stam 95 Dur 90 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 85 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 80 Jersey Number: 33 Height/Weight: 7�0� � 255 lbs College: Georgetown Best Hand: Right Notes: A first ballot hall of famer, the greatest Knick in franchise history. Ewing was probably the best mid-range shooting center in NBA history. No other big man could pull an 18-foot jumper while fading away quite like him. Ewing was also a great defensive player, though never given the recognition he deserved because he played at the same time as Olajuwon. Like the rest of Jordan�s rivals, Ewing never won a ring, though he did have his chances. In 1994 he lost to Hakeem�s Rockets (the last 7 game NBA Finals before Spurs/Pistons). It was hardly Ewing�s fault though, as he set the record for blocks in an NBA Finals with 30, and his 8 blocks in game 5 also stand as a Finals record. The Knicks would make the Finals again in 1999, but Ewing got hurt in the Conference Finals and could not play. He certainly would have helped against Tim Duncan and David Robinson, especially since Larry Johnson played the series on one leg, and Camby was too skinny to stand up to either. Ewing was never the same player after his wrist injury in 97-98. His FG% before that injury was never lower than .466 and it was above .500 nine times in his first 13 seasons. In his last four seasons (after the injury), it was .466 or lower. His FT shooting also noticeably dropped off, from 75% to 70%. Ewing is currently an assistant coach for Houston under his former coach, Jeff Van Gundy, tutoring another center that can shoot how to play hard-nosed defense. Years Pro: 17 Age: 23-39 HoF Monitor: 731 All-Star selections: 11 (85-86, 1988-1997, 3 starts) All-NBA First Team: 1 (89-90) All-NBA Second Team: 6 (87-88, 88-89, 1991-1993, 96-97) All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (87-88, 88-89, 91-92) Rookie of the Year: 1 (85-86) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 3x, Second Round 7x, First Round 2x (139 games) Former Teams: Knicks (1039), Sonics (79), Magic (65) Current Team: RETIRED (Rockets assistant coach) Michael Jordan [80�s Bulls] SG - Slasher Overall 95 Close 99 Med 88 3pt 65 FT 85 Layup 99 Dunk 99 Handle 90 Pass 76 PostOff 80 PostDef 80 Block 80 Steal 95 RebOff 64 RebDef 76 Speed 90 Stam 99 Dur 90 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 95 Dunk Tendency 70 Notes: The best player in NBA history. Michael Jordan is synonymous with the word basketball. Holds the league�s all-time record in scoring average, and led the league in scoring ten times (including seven years in a row, tied with Wilt Chamberlain). Also boasts the record for playoff scoring average. Won six championships and was the best player of the greatest dynasty in NBA history, the 90s Bulls (yes, greater than the 50s/60s Celtics). Went undefeated in the NBA Finals, and was named NBA Finals MVP every single time (compare that to Kobe who is 3-1 in the Finals, with zero Finals MVPs, and you can end the Jordan comparisons right there). Other Positions: PG, SF Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6�6� - 195 lbs. College: North Carolina Best Hand: Right Most Valuable Player: 5 (87-88, 90-91, 91-92, 95-96, 97-98) All-Star selections: 14 (13 starts, 3 MVPs) All-NBA First Team: 10 (1987-1993, 1996-1998) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (84-85) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (87-88) All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) NBA Finals MVP: 6 (1991-1993, 1996-1998) Rookie of the Year: 1 (83-84) Slam Dunk Champ: 2 (87-88, 88-89) All-Star Game MVP: 3 (87-88, 95-96, 97-98) Scoring Titles: 10 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) Years Pro: 15 Age: 21-26 (played to 40) HoF Monitor: 731 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (6 rings, 6 Finals MVPs, 179 games, 33.4 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (930), Wizards (142) Current Team: RETIRED Michael Jordan [1990-1993 Bulls] SG - Slasher Overall 99 Close 99 Med 94 3pt 74 FT 84 Layup 99 Dunk 99 Handle 90 Pass 82 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 70 Steal 95 RebOff 62 RebDef 80 Speed 90 Stam 99 Dur 99 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 99 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 90 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 90 Dunk Tendency 70 Notes: The best player in NBA history. Michael Jordan is synonymous with the word basketball. Holds the league�s all-time record in scoring average, and led the league in scoring ten times (including seven years in a row, tied with Wilt Chamberlain). Also boasts the record for playoff scoring average. Won six championships and was the best player of the greatest dynasty in NBA history, the 90s Bulls (yes, greater than the 50s/60s Celtics). Went undefeated in the NBA Finals, and was named NBA Finals MVP every single time (compare that to Kobe who is 3-1 in the Finals, with zero Finals MVPs, and you can end the Jordan comparisons right there). Other Positions: PG, SF Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6�6� - 195 lbs. College: North Carolina Most Valuable Player: 5 (87-88, 90-91, 91-92, 95-96, 97-98) All-Star selections: 14 (13 starts, 3 MVPs) All-NBA First Team: 10 (1987-1993, 1996-1998) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (84-85) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (87-88) All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) NBA Finals MVP: 6 (1991-1993, 1996-1998) Rookie of the Year: 1 (83-84) Slam Dunk Champ: 2 (87-88, 88-89) All-Star Game MVP: 3 (87-88, 95-96, 97-98) Scoring Titles: 10 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) Years Pro: 15 Age: 27-29 (played to 40) HoF Monitor: 731 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (6 rings, 6 Finals MVPs, 179 games, 33.4 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (930), Wizards (142) Current Team: RETIRED Michael Jordan [#45 Bulls] SG - Slasher Overall 94 Close 97 Med 88 3pt 80 FT 80 Layup 99 Dunk 84 Handle 90 Pass 80 PostOff 80 PostDef 80 Block 65 Steal 85 RebOff 67 RebDef 82 Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 90 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 90 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 60 Notes: The best player in NBA history. Michael Jordan is synonymous with the word basketball. Holds the league�s all-time record in scoring average, and led the league in scoring ten times (including seven years in a row, tied with Wilt Chamberlain). Also boasts the record for playoff scoring average. Won six championships and was the best player of the greatest dynasty in NBA history, the 90s Bulls (yes, greater than the 50s/60s Celtics). Went undefeated in the NBA Finals, and was named NBA Finals MVP every single time (compare that to Kobe who is 3-1 in the Finals, with zero Finals MVPs, and you can end the Jordan comparisons right there). Other Positions: PG, SF Jersey Number: 45 Height/Weight: 6�6� - 195 lbs. College: North Carolina Best Hand: Right Most Valuable Player: 5 (87-88, 90-91, 91-92, 95-96, 97-98) All-Star selections: 14 (13 starts, 3 MVPs) All-NBA First Team: 10 (1987-1993, 1996-1998) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (84-85) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (87-88) All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) NBA Finals MVP: 6 (1991-1993, 1996-1998) Rookie of the Year: 1 (83-84) Slam Dunk Champ: 2 (87-88, 88-89) All-Star Game MVP: 3 (87-88, 95-96, 97-98) Scoring Titles: 10 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) Years Pro: 15 Age: 31 (played to 40) HoF Monitor: 731 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (6 rings, 6 Finals MVPs, 179 games, 33.4 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (930), Wizards (142) Current Team: RETIRED Michael Jordan [1996-1998 Bulls] SG - Slasher Overall 98 Close 99 Med 96 3pt 80 FT 83 Layup 99 Dunk 79 Handle 90 Pass 80 PostOff 90 PostDef 85 Block 63 Steal 85 RebOff 69 RebDef 75 Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 90 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 90 3pt Tendency 45 Drive Tendency 90 Dunk Tendency 60 Notes: The best player in NBA history. Michael �Air� Jordan is synonymous with the word basketball. Holds the league�s all-time record in scoring average, and led the league in scoring ten times (including seven years in a row, tied with Wilt Chamberlain). Also boasts the record for playoff scoring average. Won six championships and was the best player of the greatest dynasty in NBA history, the 90s Bulls (yes, greater than the 50s/60s Celtics). Went undefeated in the NBA Finals, and was named NBA Finals MVP every single time (compare that to Kobe who is 3-1 in the Finals, with zero Finals MVPs, and you can end the Jordan comparisons right there). Other Positions: PG, SF Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6�6� - 195 lbs. College: North Carolina Best Hand: Right Most Valuable Player: 5 (87-88, 90-91, 91-92, 95-96, 97-98) All-Star selections: 14 (13 starts, 3 MVPs) All-NBA First Team: 10 (1987-1993, 1996-1998) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (84-85) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (87-88) All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) NBA Finals MVP: 6 (1991-1993, 1996-1998) Rookie of the Year: 1 (83-84) Slam Dunk Champ: 2 (87-88, 88-89) All-Star Game MVP: 3 (87-88, 95-96, 97-98) Scoring Titles: 10 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) Years Pro: 15 Age: 32-34 (played to 40) HoF Monitor: 731 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (6 rings, 6 Finals MVPs, 179 games, 33.4 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (930), Wizards (142) Current Team: RETIRED Michael Jordan [Wizards] SF � Slasher Overall 90 Close 97 Med 86 3pt 70 FT 82 Layup 96 Dunk 66 Handle 85 Pass 75 PostOff 85 PostDef 80 Block 60 Steal 77 RebOff 56 RebDef 75 Speed 75 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 30 Notes: The best player in NBA history. Michael Jordan is synonymous with the word basketball. Holds the league�s all-time record in scoring average, and led the league in scoring ten times (including seven years in a row, tied with Wilt Chamberlain). Also boasts the record for playoff scoring average. Won six championships and was the best player of the greatest dynasty in NBA history, the 90s Bulls (yes, greater than the 50s/60s Celtics). Went undefeated in the NBA Finals, and was named NBA Finals MVP every single time (compare that to Kobe who is 3-1 in the Finals, with zero Finals MVPs, and you can end the Jordan comparisons right there). Other Positions: PG, SG Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6�6� - 216 lbs. College: North Carolina Best Hand: Right Most Valuable Player: 5 (87-88, 90-91, 91-92, 95-96, 97-98) All-Star selections: 14 (13 starts, 3 MVPs) All-NBA First Team: 10 (1987-1993, 1996-1998) All-NBA Second Team: 1 (84-85) Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (87-88) All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) NBA Finals MVP: 6 (1991-1993, 1996-1998) Rookie of the Year: 1 (83-84) Slam Dunk Champ: 2 (87-88, 88-89) All-Star Game MVP: 3 (87-88, 95-96, 97-98) Scoring Titles: 10 (1988-1993, 1996-1998) Years Pro: 15 Age: 38-40 HoF Monitor: 731 Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (6 rings, 6 Finals MVPs, 179 games, 33.4 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (930), Wizards (142) Current Team: RETIRED Karl Malone [Jazz] PF - Banger Overall 94 Close 99 Med 79 3pt 65 FT 75 Layup 73 Dunk 74 Handle 65 Pass 66 PostOff 95 PostDef 90 Block 75 Steal 80 RebOff 79 RebDef 95 Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 99 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 10 Drive Tendency 45 Dunk Tendency 60 LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/karl_malone/ http://www.nba.com/history/players/malonek_summary.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/karl_malone.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Malone Notes: The greatest Power Forward in NBA history, and ranks second on the NBA�s all-time scoring list with 36,928 points, only trailing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After playing with Utah and John Stockton his entire career, and giving Michael Jordan a better run for their money than any other team, Malone suited up next to Shaq and Kobe along with Gary Payton. Malone�s defense on Kevin Garnett was instrumental in the team making the NBA Finals, but the ultra-durable Malone got hurt and the team was helpless on the boards against Detroit. Other Positions: C Years Pro: 19 Age: 22-39 (played until 40) HoF Monitor: 501 Most Valuable Player: 2 (96-97, 98-99) All-Star selections: 13 (1988-1998, 99-00, 00-01) All-NBA First Team: 11 (1989-1999) All-NBA Second Team: 2 (87-88, 99-00) All-NBA Third Team: 1 (00-01) All-Defensive First Team: 3 (1997-1999) All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (87-88) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Conference Finals 3x, Second Round 5x, First Round 9x (193 games, 24.7 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (1434), Lakers (42) Current Team: RETIRED Harold Miner SG - Slasher Overall 68 Close 79 Med 70 3pt 73 FT 79 Layup 84 Dunk 96 Handle 80 Pass 55 PostOff 65 PostDef 60 Block 56 Steal 55 RebOff 59 RebDef 54 Speed 80 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 55 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 60 Med Tendency 55 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 70 Dunk Tendency 70 Jersey Number: 32 Height/Weight: 6�5� � 210 lbs. College: USC Best Hand: Right Notes: Nicknamed Baby Jordan, because he was bald like Jordan and could dunk. Mentally he was nowhere close to Jordan, but he did win the slam-dunk contest twice, earning him legendary renown among nostalgic NBA fans. Miner quickly found himself out of the league though, because he was a ball hog and didn�t play any defense. When Miner got traded to Cleveland, he was buried on the bench. It�s odd that no other team showed interest in him after that as he was young and could score a little. Miner had a decent career in Europe from what I heard. Years Pro: 4 HoF Monitor: 28 Age: 21-24 Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 8.0 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (181), Cavaliers (19) Current Team: RETIRED Hakeem Olajuwon C � Finesse Overall 99 Close 99 Med 79 3pt 58 FT 73 Layup 69 Dunk 75 Handle 70 Pass 62 PostOff 95 PostDef 95 Block 97 Steal 82 RebOff 89 RebDef 95 Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 90 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 90 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 2 Drive Tendency 40 Dunk Tendency 80 Jersey Number: 34 Height/Weight: 7�0� � 255 lbs. College: Houston Best Hand: Right Notes: Hakeem the Dream was one of the greatest centers of all-time, and if I personally had to pick one center from all of NBA history to build around, he would have been it. Years Pro: 18 Age: 22-39 HoF Monitor: 338 All-Star selections: 12 (1985-1990, 1992-1997, 8 starts) Most Valuable Player: 1 (93-94) Defensive Player of the Year: 2 (92-93, 93-94) All-NBA First Team: 6 (1987-1989, 92-93, 93-94, 96-97 All-NBA Second Team: 3 (85-86, 89-90, 95-96) All-NBA Third Team: 3 (90-91, 94-95, 98-99) All-Defensive First Team: 5 (86-87, 87-88, 89-90, 92-93, 93-94) All-Defensive Second Team: 4 (84-85, 90-91, 95-96, 96-97) Blocks King: 2 (89-90, 92-93) Rebounds King: 2 (88-89, 89-90) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 8x (2 rings, 145 games, 25.9 ppg) Former Teams: Rockets (1177), Raptors (61) Current Team: RETIRED Scottie Pippen SF - Slasher Overall 93 Close 99 Med 83 3pt 75 FT 70 Layup 78 Dunk 82 Handle 85 Pass 84 PostOff 80 PostDef 85 Block 78 Steal 94 RebOff 66 RebDef 77 Speed 85 Stam 95 Dur 85 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 90 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 75 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 60 Jersey Number: 33 Height/Weight: 6�8� � 228 lbs. College: Central Arkansas Best Hand: Right Notes: Batman and Robin. Jay and Silent Bob. Jordan and Pippen. Won 6 rings as Jordan�s sidekick. Was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. Was the active leader in total playoff games. Pippen retired this offseason, and he is a lock for the Hall of Fame. Other Positions: PG, SG, PF Years Pro: 17 Age: 22-38 HoF Monitor: 189 All-Star selections: 7 (89-90, 1992-1997, 6 starts, 1 MVP) All-NBA First Team: 3 (1994-1996) All-NBA Second Team: 2 (91-92, 96-97) All-NBA Third Team: 2 (92-93, 97-98) All-Defensive First Team: 7 (1993-1999) All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (90-91, 99-00) All-Star Game MVP: 1 (93-94) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x (6 rings, 206 games, 17.5 ppg) Former Teams: Bulls (833), Rockets (50), Blazers (272), Bulls (23) Current Team: RETIRED John Starks SG � Slasher Overall 82 Close 89 Med 75 3pt 80 FT 77 Layup 93 Dunk 79 Handle 85 Pass 70 PostOff 60 PostDef 70 Block 53 Steal 78 RebOff 54 RebDef 60 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 85 DefAwr 85 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 70 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 95 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 40 Notes: One of the streakiest players of all time. Not sure which he is more famous for, posterizing Horace Grant and Michael Jordan in what came to be known as �the dunk� (pictures at http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/2717/starks.gif and http://www.progsoc.uts.edu.au/~wonj/basketball/dunk.html) in game 2 of the 92-93 conference finals, or going 2-18 (0-11 from 3pt range) in game 7 of the 93-94 NBA Finals. Set an NBA record in 94-95 with 217 three�s made (although that record was broken by Dennis Scott a year later). Owns the record for most three�s attempted in an NBA Finals with 50. After coaching in the USBL, Starks was signed by the MSG network to be their media rep. Other Positions: PG Jersey Number: 3 Height/Weight: 6�5� - 190 lbs. College: Oklahoma State Best Hand: Right Years Pro: 13 Age: 23-36 HoF Monitor: 73 All-Star selections: 1 (93-94) All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (92-93) Sixth Man of Year: 1 (96-97) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 5x, First Round 2x (96 games, 14.2 ppg) Former Teams: Warriors (36), Knicks (597), Bulls (4), Warriors (88), Jazz (141) Current Team: RETIRED John Stockton PG � Distributor Overall 92 Close 89 Med 81 3pt 81 FT 84 Layup 94 Dunk 50 Handle 90 Pass 99 PostOff 55 PostDef 55 Block 55 Steal 92 RebOff 52 RebDef 54 Speed 85 Stam 90 Dur 99 DefAwr 90 OffAwr 95 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 30 Drive Tendency 80 Dunk Tendency 0 Notes: The all-time leader in assists and steals. Jersey Number: 12 Height/Weight: 6�1� - 175 lbs. College: Gonzaga Best Hand: Right Years Pro: 19 Age: 22-40 HoF Monitor: 194 All-Star selections: 10 (1989-1987, 99-00, 4 starts, 1 MVP) All-NBA First Team: 2 (93-94, 94-95) All-NBA Second Team: 6 (1988-1990, 91-92, 92-93, 95-96) All-NBA Third Team: 3 (90-91, 96-97, 98-99) All-Defensive Second Team: 5 (88-89, 90-91, 91-92, 94-95, 96-97) All-Star Game MVP: 1 (92-93, co-owned with Karl Malone) Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 1x (182 games, 13.4 ppg) Former Teams: Jazz (1504) Current Team: RETIRED Spud Webb PG - Distributor Overall 82 Close 75 Med 75 3pt 75 FT 87 Layup 89 Dunk 80 Handle 90 Pass 78 PostOff 50 PostDef 50 Block 54 Steal 82 RebOff 52 RebDef 54 Speed 95 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 10 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 85 Dunk Tendency 30 Jersey Number: 4 Height/Weight: 5�6� � 133 lbs. College: North Carolina State Best Hand: Right Notes: The shortest Slam Dunk Champion in NBA History. He was dunking in high school at the height of 4�11�. His real name is Anthony. Years Pro: 12 Age: 22-34 HoF Monitor: 76 FT% Titles: 1 (94-95) Playoff Experience: Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (39 games, 8.2 ppg) Former Teams: Hawks (432), Kings (301), Hawks (51), T�Wolves (26), Magic (4) Current Team: RETIRED *********************************************************************** C. International/Miscellaneous Players 70 � Felipe Lopez (SG) 78 - John Markisch (PG) 82 � Paul Markisch (PF) 72 � Charles Smith (SG) Felipe Lopez SG � Defense Overall 70 Close 62 Med 66 3pt 75 FT 68 Layup 79 Dunk 73 Handle 80 Pass 59 PostOff 60 PostDef 70 Block 55 Steal 78 RebOff 62 RebDef 68 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 65 Close Tendency 25 Med Tendency 30 3pt Tendency 25 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 APPEARANCE Jersey Number: 10 Height/Weight: 6'5� - 195 lbs. College: St. Johns Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 1 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Cornrows Hair Color: Black Beard Style: None Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None Notes: The first Dominican to play in the NBA. Lopez was a high school superstar, similar to LeBron James, but completely lost it at the collegiate level. An interesting contrast of two sports� Felipe is only one of two players with the last name Lopez to play in the NBA (and he was the first, the other one is Raul Lopez). Right now there are TWO players named Felipe Lopez playing in MLB. Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 4 Age: 31 HoF Monitor: 25 Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (7 games, 3.0 ppg) Former Teams: Grizzlies (112), Wizards (47), T�Wolves (90) Current Team: EUROPE John Markisch PG � Defensive Overall 78 Close 70 Med 68 3pt 65 FT 60 Layup 80 Dunk 50 Handle 75 Pass 75 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 80 Steal 95 RebOff 77 RebDef 75 Speed 95 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 95 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 35 3pt Tendency 20 Drive Tendency 75 Dunk Tendency 0 LINKS http://ogrebattle.vze.com Notes: The NBA is not far out of reach for this young prospect. League GMs will not be able to keep their paws off him once they see him in action. Other Positions: PG, SF, PF Jersey Number: 3 Height/Weight: 5�11� - 130 lbs. College: QCC Best Hand: Right Years Pro: 11 Age: 22 Playoff Experience: 96-97 CYO Division Champion Current Team: FREE AGENT Paul Markisch PF - Banger Overall 82 Close 89 Med 77 3pt 75 FT 70 Layup 63 Dunk 68 Handle 65 Pass 50 PostOff 75 PostDef 80 Block 70 Steal 60 RebOff 84 RebDef 77 Speed 80 Stam 99 Dur 75 DefAwr 75 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 75 Med Tendency 65 3pt Tendency 40 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 Notes: Other Positions: SF Jersey Number: 45 Height/Weight: 6�2� - 180 lbs. College: N/A Best Hand: Right (Ambidextrous) Years Pro: 9 Age: 19 Playoff Experience: 03-04 CYO Division Champion Current Team: FREE AGENT Charles Smith SG � Slasher Overall 72 Close 77 Med 71 3pt 80 FT 63 Layup 80 Dunk 70 Handle 80 Pass 57 PostOff 60 PostDef 60 Block 66 Steal 76 RebOff 53 RebDef 56 Speed 80 Stam 85 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 70 Close Tendency 30 Med Tendency 40 3pt Tendency 35 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 30 Jersey Number: 7 Height/Weight: 6'4� - 200 lbs. College: New Mexico Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 3 Face: 2 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Thick Hair Style: Buzz Hair Color: Black Beard Style: 5 Moustache: 1 Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charles_smith/index.html http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charles_smith.htm http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR5D.HTM Notes: Other Positions: SF Years Pro: 5 Age: 30 HoF Monitor: N/A Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (4 games, 1.3 ppg) Former Teams: Heat (11), Clippers (46), Spurs (60), Blazers (3), Blazers (21), Nuggets (1) Current Team: EUROPE (Playing in Turkey) *********************************************************************** D. Players adjusted to a specific year UNDER CONSTRUCTION *********************************************************************** E. 2006 Draft Class 77 � LaMarcus Aldridge (C) 79 � J.J. Redick (SG) LaMarcus Aldridge (NEW-Add) C - Finesse Overall 77 Close 89 Med 71 3pt 50 FT 65 Layup 60 Dunk 74 Handle 65 Pass 54 PostOff 80 PostDef 70 Block 74 Steal 60 RebOff 78 RebDef 76 Speed 70 Stam 90 Dur 80 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 75 Close Tendency 80 Med Tendency 70 3pt Tendency 0 Drive Tendency 35 Dunk Tendency 55 Jersey Number: 23 Height/Weight: 6�11� � 237 lbs. College: Texas Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 2 Face: 1 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Waves Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lamarcusaldridge.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22514 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=55 http://schoolsports.scout.com/2/266107.html http://www.texassports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&change_well_i d=17&member_id=48 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaMarcus_Aldridge Notes: Years Pro: 0 Age: 20 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Texas J.J. Redick (NEW-Add) SG � Pure Shooter Overall 79 Close 87 Med 83 3pt 88 FT 92 Layup 80 Dunk 64 Handle 80 Pass 57 PostOff 60 PostDef 55 Block 52 Steal 65 RebOff 53 RebDef 56 Speed 80 Stam 95 Dur 85 DefAwr 70 OffAwr 80 Close Tendency 40 Med Tendency 80 3pt Tendency 75 Drive Tendency 65 Dunk Tendency 20 Jersey Number: 4 Height/Weight: 6�4� � 200 lbs. College: Duke Best Hand: Right Skin Color: 6 Face: 7 Muscle Tone: Buff Build: Normal Hair Style: Natural Hair Color: Brown Beard Style: None Moustache: None Sideburns: None LINKS http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jjredick.asp http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11144 http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=16 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.J._Redick Notes: Years Pro: 0 Age: 21 HoF Monitor: 0 Playoff Experience: None Current Team: Duke *********************************************************************** VIII. Roster updates This section will include roster updates that are not covered in the default rosters (the roster cutoff date was 8/22/05), and all moves up until the end of the season. I will list the team, and then the players who were added to that team. If I say (NOT IN GAME, SEE CAP SECTION) next to a player it obviously means he is not in the game, but that I have a CAP for that player in my Player Rating FAQ. If it just says (NOT IN GAME), it means I don�t have a CAP. Players that retire should be reduced to 50 in all ratings, and you may want to consider doing the same to players that jumped to Europe. 76�ers Louis Williams (PG) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Shavlik Randolph (PF) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Matt Barnes (SF) from 76�ers (12/9/05) (Waived by Knicks) Willie Green (SG) from Free Agents (3/23/06) Blazers Steve Blake (PG) from Wizards Voshon Lenard (SG) from Nuggets (2/23/06) Brian Skinner (C) from Kings (2/23/06) Bobcats Matt Carroll (SG) from Bobcats (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Kevin Burleson (PG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Alan Anderson (SF) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Jumaine Jones (SF) from Lakers Lonny Baxter (PF) from Free Agents (2/9/06) (Traded from Rockets) Bucks Jermaine Jackson (PG) from Free Agents (Not in game, see CAP section) Charlie Bell (SG) from Free Agents (Not in game, see CAP section) Ersan Ilyasova (SF) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Jamaal Magloire (C) from Hornets Ervin Johnson (C) from T�Wolves Bulls Eddie Basden (SG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Darius Songaila (PF) from Kings Malik Allen (PF) from Free Agents Mike Sweetney (PF) from Knicks Luke Schenscher (C) from Free Agents (3/5/06) (Not in game) Randy Livingston (PG) from Free Agents (3/22/06) (Not in game) Cavaliers Damon Jones (PG) from Heat Alan Henderson (PF) from Free Agents Martynas Andriuskevicius (C) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Stephen Graham (SG) from Draft (2/6/06) (Not in game, see CAP section) (Waived by Rockets, Bulls) Ronald Murray (SG) from Sonics (2/23/06) Celtics Orien Greene (PG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Dan Dickau (PG) from Free Agents Wally Szczerbiak (SF) from T�Wolves (1/26/06) Michael Olowokandi (C) from T�Wolves (1/26/06) Dwayne Jones (C) from T�Wolves (Not in game) (1/26/06) Clippers Daniel Ewing (PG) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Yaroslav Korolev (SF) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) James Singleton (SF) from Free Agents (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Walter McCarty (PF) from Suns Boniface Ndong (C) from Free Agents (Not in game) Vladimir Radmanovic (PF) from Sonics (2/14/06) Vin Baker (PF) from Rockets (2/20/06) Grizzlies Antonio Burks (PG) from Grizzlies (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Anthony Roberson (PG) from Free Agents (Not in game) Lawrence Roberts (PF) from Draft (Not in game) Hawks Donta Smith (SF) from Hawks (Not in game, see CAP section) Salim Stoudamire (PG) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Esteban Batista (PF) from Free Agents (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) John Edwards (C) from Free Agents (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Anthony Grundy (PG) from Free Agents (3/27/06) (Not in game) Heat Gary Payton (PG) from Free Agents Jason Kapono (SF) from Bobcats Earl Barron (C) from Draft (Not in game) Derek Anderson (SG) from Rockets (2/23/06) Hornets Brandon Bass (PF) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Arvydas Macijauskas (SG) from Free Agents (Not in game, see CAP section) Desmond Mason (SF) from Bucks Aaron Williams (C) from Raptors (2/1/06) Moochie Norris (PG) from Rockets (2/13/06) Linton Johnson (SF) from Free Agents (2/23/06) (Not in game) Marc Jackson (PF) from Nets (2/23/06) Jazz Milt Palacio (PG) from Raptors Devin Brown (SG) from Spurs Andre Owens (SG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Robert Whaley (PF) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Kings Ronnie Price (PG) from Draft (Not in game) Jamal Sampson (PF) from Free Agents (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Ron Artest (SF) from Pacers (1/25/06) Sergei Monia (SF) from Blazers (2/23/06) (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Vitaly Potapenko (C) from Sonics (2/23/06) Knicks Jackie Butler (PF) from Knicks (Not in game, see CAP section) Eddy Curry (C) from Bulls Qyntel Woods (SF) from Celtics (12/6/05) Jalen Rose (SG) from Raptors (2/3/06) Steve Francis (PG) from Magic (2/22/06) Lakers Von Wafer (SG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Ronny Turiaf (PF) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Devin Green (SF) from Free Agents (Not in game, see CAP section) Smush Parker (PG) from Free Agents Jim Jackson (SG) from Suns (3/6/06) Magic Mario Kasun (C) from Magic (Not in game, see CAP section) Travis Diener (PG) from Draft (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Carlos Arroyo (PG) from Pistons (2/15/06) Darko Milicic (C) from Pistons (2/15/06) Trevor Ariza (SF) from Knicks (2/22/06) Bo Outlaw (PF) from Suns (2/24/06) (Waived by Magic, Re-signed) Mavericks Rawle Marshall (SF) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Josh Powell (PF) from Draft (Not in game) Adrian Griffin (SF) from Bulls (11/28/05) Nets Lamond Murray (SF) from Raptors Scott Padgett (SF) from Free Agents Bostjan Nachbar (SF) from Hornets (2/23/06) Nuggets Ruben Patterson (SF) from Blazers (2/23/06) Reggie Evans (PF) from Sonics (2/23/06) Howard Eisley (PG) from Jazz (3/3/06) (Waived by Clippers) Pacers Peja Stojakovic (SF) from Kings (1/25/06) Pistons Alex Acker (SG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) Amir Johnson (SF) from Draft (Not in game) Maurice Evans (SG) from Kings Dale Davis (C) from Free Agents Kelvin Cato (C) from Magic (2/15/06) Tony Delk (PG) from Hawks (3/1/06) Raptors Matt Bonner (PF) from Raptors (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Pape Sow (C) from Raptors (Not in game, see CAP section) Jose Calderon (PG) from Free Agents (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Mike James (PG) from Rockets Darrick Martin (PG) from Free Agents (11/16/05) Andre Barrett (PG) from Free Agents (3/15/06) (Not in game, Waived by Suns) James Lang (C) from Free Agents (3/27/06) (Not in game, Waived by Raptors) Rockets Rafer Alston (PG) from Raptors Chuck Hayes (PF) from Draft (1/18/06) (Not in game, see CAP section) Keith Bogans (SG) from Bobcats (2/9/06) Maciej Lampe (PF) from Hornets (2/13/06) Rick Brunson (PG) from Sonics (3/2/06) Richie Frahm (SG) from Free Agents (3/20/06) (Waived by T�Wolves) Sonics Damien Wilkins (SF) from Sonics (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Mikki Moore (C) from Clippers Chris Wilcox (C) from Clippers (2/14/06) Earl Watson (PG) from Grizzlies (2/23/06) (Traded from Nuggets) Bryon Russell (SF) from Nuggets (2/23/06) (Traded from Nuggets) Mike Wilks (PG) from Free Agents (2/23/06) (Not in game, see CAP section) Noel Felix (PF) from Free Agents (3/2/06) Spurs Nick Van Exel (PG) from Free Agents Michael Finley (SG) from Free Agents Fabricio Oberto (PF) from Europe (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Melvin Sanders (SF) from Free Agents (3/16/06) (Not in game) Suns Eddie House (SG) from Kings James Jones (SF) from Free Agents Nikoloz Tskitishvili (SF) from T�Wolves (1/26/06) Tim Thomas (SF) from Knicks (3/3/06) (Waived by Bulls) T�Wolves Bracey Wright (SG) from Draft (Not in game) Ronald Dupree (SF) from Pistons Ricky Davis (SG/SF) from Celtics (1/26/06) Marcus Banks (PG) from Celtics (1/26/06) Justin Reed (SF) from Celtics (1/26/06) Mark Blount (C) from Celtics (1/26/06) Warriors Will Bynum (PG) from Draft (3/17/06) (Not in game, see CAP section) Wizards Donnell Taylor (PG) from Draft (Not in game) Awvee Storey (SF) from Free Agents (Not in game) Calvin Booth (C) from Free Agents Billy Thomas (SG) from Free Agents (2/25/06) (Not in game) Free Agents Erick Strickland (PG) from Free Agents (Waived by Mavericks) Lionel Chalmers (PG) from T�Wolves (Waived by European team) Aaron Miles (PG) from Draft (Not in game) (Waived by Warriors) Dajuan Wagner (SG) from Cavaliers Fred Hoiberg (SG) from Free Agents (Out for the season) Dion Glover (SG) from Free Agents (Waived by Rockets, Out for the season) Steven Brown (SG) from Bucks (GENERIC PLAYER) Laron Profit (SG) from Lakers (Not in game, see CAP section) (Out for the season) Sean Banks (SG) from Draft (Not in game) (Waived by Hornets) Glenn Robinson (SF) from Spurs (May retire) Darvin Ham (SF) from Pistons Tony Williams (SF) from Clippers (GENERIC PLAYER) Chris Smith (SF) from Clippers (GENERIC PLAYER) Rodney Rogers (PF) from 76�ers Chris Andersen (PF) from Hornets (BARRED FROM NBA FOR TWO YEARS) George Lynch (PF) from Hornets Tom Gugliotta (PF) from Hawks (May retire) Samaki Walker (PF) from Free Agents (Waived by Pacers) Dan Langhi (PF) from Free Agents (Waived by Kings) Deng Gai (PF) from Draft (Not in game) (Waived by 76�ers) Josh Davis (PF) from Free Agents (Not in game) (Waived by Bucks, Rockets, and Suns) James Thomas (PF) from Free Agents (Not in game, see CAP section) (Waived by 76�ers, Bulls) Jahidi White (C) from Free Agents (Waived by Cavaliers) Andrew DeClercq (C) from Magic Jared Reiner (C) from Free Agents (Not in game) (Waived by Suns) John Thomas (C) from Free Agents (Not in game) (Waived by Grizzlies and Hawks) Zendon Hamilton (C) from Free Agents (Waived from Cavaliers, 76�ers) Terence Morris (SF) from Free Agents (2/15/06) (Waived by Magic) Mateen Cleaves (PG) from Sonics (2/17/06) Lee Nailon (SF) from Hornets (2/24/06) (Traded from 76�ers, Waived by Cavaliers) Penny Hardaway (SG) from Knicks (2/24/06) (Waived by Magic) Gerald Fitch (PG) from Draft (3/13/06) (Not in game) (Traded by Heat, Waived by Rockets) Marcus Fizer (SF) from Free Agents (3/20/06) (Waived by Sonics) Antonio Davis (PF) from Bulls (3/23/06) (Traded from Knicks, Waived by Raptors) NBADL Anthony Roberson (PG) from Grizzlies (Not in game) Tierre Brown (PG) from Free Agents John Lucas (PG) from Draft (Not in game) (Waived by Rockets) Julius Hodge (SG) from Nuggets Gerald Green (SG) from Celtics Martell Webster (SG) from Blazers C.J. Miles (SG) from Jazz Rawle Marshall (SG) from Mavericks (Not in game, see CAP section) Sean Banks (SG) from Hornets (Not in game) Matt Walsh (SG) from Draft (Not in game, see CAP section) (Waived by Heat) Von Wafer (SG) from Lakers (Not in game, see CAP section) Ersan Ilyasova (SF) from Bucks (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Sergei Monia (SF) from Blazers (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Tremaine Fowlkes (SF) from Free Agents Donta Smith (SF) from Hawks (Not in game) Dorell Wright (SF) from Heat Ndudi Ebi (SF) from T�Wolves Kaniel Dickens (SF) from Free Agents (Not in game) (Waived by Clippers) Lawrence Roberts (PF) from Grizzlies (Not in game) Amir Johnson (PF) from Pistons (Not in game) Pape Sow (C) from Raptors (Not in game, see CAP section) Peter Ramos (C) from Wizards Cezary Trybanski (C) from Free Agents Josh Moore (C) from Free Agents Earl Barron (C) from Heat (Not in game) Martynas Andriuskevicius (C) from Cavaliers (Not in game, see CAP section) CBA Anthony Goldwire (PG) from Free Agents (Not in game) (Waived by Clippers) Rodney Buford (SF) from Nets Randy Holcomb (SF) from Free Agents (Not in game, contract not extended by Bulls) ABA Chris Jefferies (SF) from Free Agents Paul Shirley (PF) from Free Agents USBL IBL International Raul Lopez (PG) from Grizzlies (Playing in Spain) Travis Best (PG) from Free Agents (Playing in Russia) Kenny Anderson (PG) from Free Agents (Playing in Lithuania) J.R. Bremer (PG) from Free Agents (Playing in Italy) Shammond Williams (PG) from Free Agents (Playing in Russia) Omar Cook (PG) from Raptors (Playing in Belgium) Jamison Brewer (PG) from Free Agents (Waived by Knicks) (Playing in Croatia) Anthony Peeler (SG) from Wizards (Playing in Spain) Casey Jacobsen (SG) from Hornets (Playing in Spain) Tamar Slay (SG) from Bobcats (Playing in Spain) Travis Hansen (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Spain) Roger Mason Jr (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Greece) Ricky Minard (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Italy) Jeryl Sasser (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Israel) Lavor Postell (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Greece) Jeff Trepagnier (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Italy) Alex Scales (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Spain) (Not in game, Waived by Spurs) Charles Smith (SG) from Free Agents (Playing in Turkey) (Traded by Blazers, Waived by Nuggets) (Not in game, see CAP section) Sean Lampley (SF) from Free Agents (Playing in Greece) Vincent Yarbrough (SF) from Free Agents (Playing in Belgium) David Bluthenthal (SF) from Free Agents (Playing in Russia) Ansu Sesay (SF) from Free Agents (Playing in Italy) Rodney White (SF) from Free Agents (Waived by Clippers) (Playing in Spain) Donnell Harvey (PF) from Free Agents (Playing in Greece) Marcus Haislip (PF) from Free Agents (Playing in Turkey) Ryan Humphrey (PF) from Free Agents (Waived by T�Wolves) (Playing in Italy) Brandon Hunter (PF) from Magic (Waived by Bucks) (Playing in Greece) Obinna Ekezie (PF) from Free Agents (Waived by Cavaliers) (Playing in Italy) Antonio Meeking (PF) from Draft (Playing in Germany) (Waived by Bobcats) Sharrod Ford (PF) from Free Agents (Playing in Germany) (Not in game, Waived by Suns) Curtis Borchardt (C) from Celtics (Playing in Spain) Jabari Smith (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Turkey) Nate Huffman (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Italy) Daniel Santiago (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Spain) Jelani McCoy (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Italy) Bruno Sundov (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Spain) Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje (C) from Magic (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD, see CAP section) (Playing in Spain) Mamadou N�diaye (C) from Free Agents (Waived by Warriors) (Playing in Greece) Michael Stewart (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Spain) Ben Handlogten (C) from Free Agents (Playing in Spain) (Not in game, Waived by Nets) Retired Charlie Ward (PG) from Rockets Rod Strickland (PG) from Free Agents Allan Houston (SG) from Knicks (REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Steve Smith (SG) from Free Agents (REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Doug Christie (SG) from Mavericks Jon Barry (SG) from Rockets (3/1/06) Jamal Mashburn (SF) from 76�ers (3/24/06) Jonathan Bender (SF) from Pacers Elden Campbell (C) from Pistons Derrick Coleman (C) from Free Agents Kevin Willis (C) from Hawks Tony Massenburg (C) from Spurs Scott Williams (C) from Cavaliers Mark Pope (C) from Nuggets Jason Collier (C) from Hawks (Deceased 8/15/05) (REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD) Players who MIGHT retire during the 2006 offseason Gary Payton (PG) from Heat Nick Van Exel (PG) from Spurs Lindsey Hunter (PG) from Pistons Bob Sura (PG) from Rockets Darrell Armstrong (PG) from Mavericks Alvin Williams (PG) from Raptors Jim Jackson (SG) from Lakers Penny Hardaway (SG) from Free Agents Fred Hoiberg (SG) from Free Agents Toni Kukoc (SF) from Bucks Grant Hill (SF) from Magic Stacey Augmon (SF) from Magic Antonio Davis (PF) from Raptors Alonzo Mourning (C) from Heat Dikembe Mutombo (C) from Rockets Ervin Johnson (C) from Bucks Dale Davis (C) from Pistons ----------------------------------------------------------------------- REMAINING FREE AGENTS Point Guards Mateen Cleaves, Junior Harrington, Frank Williams Shooting Guards Kedrick Brown, Dion Glover, Penny Hardaway, Fred Hoiberg, Kerry Kittles, Wesley Person, Latrell Sprewell, Dajuan Wagner Small Forwards Chris Crawford, Darvin Ham, Terence Morris, Lee Nailon, Eddie Robinson, Glenn Robinson, Bryon Russell Power Forwards Jason Caffey, Keon Clark, Antonio Davis, Lawrence Funderburke, Tom Gugliotta, Christian Laettner, George Lynch, Jerome Moiso, Rodney Rogers, Robert Traylor, Clarence Weatherspoon Centers Andrew DeClercq, Zendon Hamilton, Vladimir Stepania, Jahidi White ----------------------------------------------------------------------- EUROPE Point Guards Travis Best, J.R. Bremer, Jamison Brewer, Omar Cook, Raul Lopez, Shammond Williams Shooting Guards Casey Jacobsen, Roger Mason Jr, Ricky Minard, Anthony Peeler, Lavor Postell, Jeryl Sasser, Tamar Slay, Jeff Trepagnier Small Forwards David Bluthenthal, Sean Lampley, Ansu Sesay, Rodney White, Vincent Yarbrough Power Forwards Obinna Ekezie, Donnell Harvey, Ryan Humphrey, Dan Langhi Centers Curtis Borchardt, Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Nate Huffman, Daniel Santiago, Jabari Smith, Michael Stewart, Bruno Sundov ----------------------------------------------------------------------- REMAINING FREE AGENTS (Not in game) Point Guards Troy Bell, Aaron Miles, Filiberto Rivera, Jay Williams Shooting Guards Courtney Alexander, Tony Bobbitt Small Forwards Juaquin Hawkins, Jason Sasser, Melvin Sanders, Leon Smith Power Forwards Corie Blount, Sam Clancy, Corsley Edwards, Sharrod Ford, Derek Hood, Jan Jagla, Arthur Johnson, Cherokee Parks, Don Reid Centers Peter Cornell, Paul Grant, Nate Johnson, Travis Knight, Chris Marcus, Adam Parada, Justin Rowe, Soumaila Samake ----------------------------------------------------------------------- EUROPE (Not in game) Point Guards Maurice Baker, Erick Barkley, Bryce Drew, Khalid El-Amin, Luis Flores, Alex Garcia, Marcus Hatten, Charles Jones, Steve Logan, Dean Oliver, Robert Pack, Blake Stepp, Samo Udrih Shooting Guards Brandon Armstrong, Corey Benjamin, Maurice Carter, Ibrahim Kutluay, Trajan Langdon, Felipe Lopez, Tim Pickett, Ricky Paulding, Norm Richardson, Jon Stefansson, Oscar Torres Small Forwards Lenny Cooke, Antonio Meeking, Tracy Murray, Jamel Thomas Power Forwards John Amaechi, Robert Archibald, Jerome Beasley, Ben Davis, Alton Ford, Art Long, Desmond Penigar, Dickey Simpkins, Tommy Smith, Gary Trent, John Wallace, Ruben Wolkowyski Centers Dalibor Bagaric, Ernest Brown, Kyle Davis, Ben Handlogten, Amal McCaskill, Olumide Oyedeji, Aleksandar Radojevic, Ratko Varda ----------------------------------------------------------------------- National Basketball Association Development League (NBADL) Albuquerque Thunderbirds (Jazz/Kings/Sonics/Suns) Starters C Andreas Glyniadakis PF Marcus Douthit SF T.J. Cummings SG C.J. Miles (Owned by Jazz) PG Yuta Tabuse Bench PG Tierre Brown PF Chuck Hayes C Anthony Coleman SG Cody Toppert SF Joe Shipp C Randy Orr SG Tony Bland Arkansas RimRockers (Cavaliers/Grizzlies/Hawks/Raptors) Starters C James Lang PF Pape Sow (Owned by Raptors) SF Donta Smith (Owned by Hawks) SG Matt Walsch SG Ed McCants PG Myron Allen Bench PG Kareem Reid PG Clay Tucker PF Shawnson Johnson SG Chris Shumate PF Brian Jackson SG Olu Famutimi SG Brandon Dean Austin Toros (Clippers/Nuggets/Rockets/Spurs) Starters C Jeff Hagen PF Marcus Fizer SF Andre Emmett SG Alex Scales PG Derrick Zimmerman Bench PG Marcus Moore SG Erza Williams PF Jamar Smith SG Ray Young SG Ramel Curry PF Scott Merritt PF Anthony Fuqua Fayetteville Patriots (Bobcats/Knicks/Pistons) Starters C Roderick Riley PF Duane Erwin SF Erik Daniels SG Gerald Green (Owned by Celtics) PG Darnell Miller Bench SG Norm Richardson SF Kaniel Dickens SG Melvin Sanders PG Cliff Hawkins SF Kevin Johnson SG Mike King Florida Flame (Celtics/Heat/Magic/T�Wolves) Starters C Dwayne Jones (Owned by T�Wolves) PF Theron Smith SF Dorell Wright (Owned by Heat) SG Bracey Wright (Owned by T�Wolves) PG Andre Barrett Bench C Earl Barron (Owned by Heat) SF Jonathon Moore C George Leach PG E.J. Rowland SF Josh Gross SG Austin Nichols PF Kendall Dartez Fort Worth Flyers (Blazers/Lakers/Mavericks/Warriors) Starters C Luke Schenscher PF Anthony Terrell SF Rawle Marshall (Owned by Mavericks) SG Ime Udoka PG Turner Battle Bench C Deji Akindele SF Brandon Robinson C Nick Billings SG Kelenna Akubuike SG Keith Langford Roanoke Dazzle (76�ers/Nets/Wizards) Starters C Peter Ramos (Owned by Wizards) PF Jeremy McNeil SF Nate Daniels SG Anthony Grundy PG Will Bynum Bench SF Tyrone Salley SF Isiah Victor SF Seth Doliboa SF Bryant Matthews C Kevin Owens C Jason Clark PG Malik Moore Tulsa 66ers (Bucks/Bulls/Hornets/Pacers) Starters C Cezary Trybanski PF Ersan Ilyasova (Owned by Bucks) SF Desmon Farmer SG Bernard King PG Marcus Taylor Bench PG Will Conroy PF Toraye Braggs SG Ronald Blackshear PF Otis George SF Seamus Boxley SG Marcus Hill ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Albany Patroons SF Cory Hightower PG T.J. Thompson Dakota Wizards PF Alex Sanders SF Kasib Powell SG Billy Thomas Gary Steelheads (Coached by Jaren Jackson) C Darrell Johns SF Randy Holcomb SF Darius Rice Idaho Stampede (Coached by Joe Wolf) C Eric Chenowith PF Jayson Williams SF Matt Freije SG Rickey Sanchez SG Eric Washington SG David Jackson Michigan Mayhem C Roy Tarpley C Lonnie Jones Rockford Lightning C Abe Keita SF Roger Powell Sioux Falls Skyforce PF Brandon Hunter SF Rodney Buford SG Corey Williams PG Geno Carlisle Yakima Sun Kings PF Mark Strickland PG Anthony Goldwire ----------------------------------------------------------------------- American Basketball Association (ABA) Aoshen Olympinas PF Paul Shirley Atlanta Vision PF Anthony Miller Boston Frenzy SG Moses Malone Jr. Birmingham Magicians Florida Pit Bulls (Coached by Tim Hardaway) SG Jarron Jones Inglewood Cobras C Adam Parada Maryland Nighthawks C Gheorghe Muresan Newark Express PG Shaheen Holloway Orange County Buzz PG Robin Kennedy (aka AND1�s �Sik Wit It�) Rochester Razorsharks Tacoma Navigators (Coached by Vincent Askew) C Rashid Byrd Tijuana Dragons PF Dennis Rodman ----------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Basketball League (USBL) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- International Basketball League (IBL) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABA/USBL/IBL (Not in game) Point Guards Anthony Goldwire, Brandin Knight, Brandon Williams, Derrick Zimmerman Shooting Guards Derrick Dial, Carl English, Adam Harrington, Kirk Penney, Tim Pickett, David Young Small Forwards Cedric Henderson, Darius Rice, Theron Smith Power Forwards Ousmane Cisse, Tang Hamilton, Anthony Miller, Rick Rickert Centers Keith Closs, Hiram Fuller, Lonnie Jones, Jason Lawson, Oliver Miller, Neil Yanke *********************************************************************** IX. Depth Charts Here I�ll list the depth charts of the NBA teams, so you have a good idea of where to put them in your �Team Lineups� screen. You may not realize that where a player is placed on the bench affects the rating of the team. Bobby Jackson in the top bench slot affects the team�s rating more positively than he would if he were at the bottom of the bench, or on the IR. Also, I am going to be placing players regardless of position. Some players have incorrect positions in the game, and unfortunately, you can�t edit position. For instance, in the game, Allen Iverson is technically a SG. However in real life, Iverson is going to be starting at PG. I will also include players that are not in the game, to make it as complete as possible. You can always create the missing players, or VC might add them via a roster update (they did it in 2k3 and 2k5, but not in 2k4). 76�ers Starters C Steven Hunter PF Chris Webber SF Andre Iguodala SG Allen Iverson PG Kevin Ollie Bench SF Kyle Korver PG John Salmons C Samuel Dalembert PF Michael Bradley SF Matt Barnes PF Shavlik Randolph (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) SG Willie Green IR PG Louis Williams (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Blazers Starters C Joel Przybilla PF Zach Randolph SF Darius Miles SG Martell Webster PG Steve Blake Bench SG Juan Dixon PG Sebastian Telfair C Theo Ratliff SF Viktor Khryapa PG Jarrett Jack SF Travis Outlaw PF Brian Skinner IR C Ha Seung-Jin SG Voshon Lenard Bobcats Starters C Primoz Brezec PF Gerald Wallace SF Jumaine Jones SG Raymond Felton PG Brevin Knight Bench C Melvin Ely SG Matt Carroll (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) SG Kareem Rush SF Bernard Robinson C Jake Voskuhl PF Lonny Baxter SG Alan Anderson (Not in game, see CAP section) IR PG Kevin Burleson (Not in game, see CAP section) PF Sean May (Out indefinitely) PF Emeka Okafor (Out for the season) Bucks Starters C Jamaal Magloire PF Andrew Bogut SF Bobby Simmons SG Michael Redd PG T.J. Ford Bench PG Maurice Williams PF Joe Smith C Dan Gadzuric SG Charlie Bell (Not in game, see CAP section) SF Jiri Welsch SF Toni Kukoc C Ervin Johnson IR PG Jermaine Jackson (Not in game, see CAP section) SG Reece Gaines PF Ersan Ilyasova (NBADL, Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Bulls Starters C Tyson Chandler PF Othella Harrington SF Luol Deng SG Ben Gordon PG Kirk Hinrich Bench PG Chris Duhon SF Andres Nocioni PF Darius Songalia C Mike Sweetney PG Jannero Pargo C Malik Allen SG Eric Piatkowski IR SG Eddie Basden (Not in game, see CAP section) C Luke Schenscher (Not in game) PG Randy Livingston (Not in game) Cavaliers Starters C Zydrunas Ilgauskas PF Drew Gooden SF LeBron James SG Ronald Murray PG Eric Snow Bench PF Donyell Marshall PF Anderson Varejao PG Damon Jones C Alan Henderson SG Aleksandar Pavlovic SF Luke Jackson SG Stephen Graham (Not in game, see CAP section) IR SG Ira Newble C Martynas Andriuskevicius (NBADL, Not in game, see CAP section) SG Larry Hughes (Out until playoffs) Celtics Starters C Raef LaFrentz PF Ryan Gomes SF Paul Pierce SG Wally Szczerbiak PG Delonte West Bench SG Tony Allen PF Al Jefferson C Kendrick Perkins PG Orien Greene (Not in game, see CAP section) PF Brian Scalabrine SG Gerald Green C Dwayne Jones (Not in game) IR C Michael Olowokandi PG Dan Dickau (Out for the season) Clippers Starters C Chris Kaman PF Elton Brand SF Quinton Ross SG Cuttino Mobley PG Sam Cassell Bench SF Corey Maggette PF Vladimir Radmanovic PG Shaun Livingston SG Daniel Ewing (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PF James Singleton (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PF Walter McCarty C Boniface Ndong (Not in game) IR C Zeljko Rebraca (Out indefinitely) SF Yaroslav Korolev (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PF Vin Baker Grizzlies Starters C Jake Tsakalidis PF Pau Gasol SF Shane Battier SG Eddie Jones PG Chucky Atkins Bench SG Mike Miller PG Bobby Jackson C Lorenzen Wright SG Dahntay Jones PF Brian Cardinal PG Antonio Burks (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) SF Hakim Warrick IR PF Lawrence Roberts (NBADL, Not in game) PG Anthony Roberson (NBADL, Not in game) SG Damon Stoudamire (Out for the season) Hawks Starters C Zaza Pachulia PF Al Harrington SF Josh Smith SG Royal Ivey PG Joe Johnson Bench SF Josh Childress PG Tyronn Lue SG Salim Stoudamire (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PF Marvin Williams SF Donta Smith (Not in game, see CAP section) PF Esteban Batista (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) C John Edwards (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) IR PG Anthony Grundy (Not in game, 10-Day Contract) Heat Starters C Shaquille O�Neal PF Udonis Haslem SF James Posey SG Dwyane Wade PG Jason Williams Bench PF Antoine Walker PG Gary Payton C Alonzo Mourning SG Derek Anderson SF Shandon Anderson PF Wayne Simien C Michael Doleac IR SF Jason Kapono SF Dorell Wright (NBADL) C Earl Barron (NBADL, Not in game) Hornets Starters C P.J. Brown PF David West SF Desmond Mason SG Kirk Snyder PG Chris Paul Bench PG Speedy Claxton SF Rasual Butler C Aaron Williams C Jackson Vroman PF Marc Jackson SF Linton Johnson (Not in game) SG J.R. Smith IR PF Brandon Bass (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PG Moochie Norris SG Arvydas Macijauskas (Not in game, see CAP section) Jazz Starters C Carlos Boozer PF Mehmet Okur SF Matt Harpring SG Andrei Kirilenko PG Deron Williams Bench PG Keith McLeod PG Milt Palacio SG Devin Brown C Jarron Collins SG Gordan Giricek C Greg Ostertag PF Kris Humphries IR SG C.J. Miles PF Robert Whaley (Not in game, see CAP section) SG Andre Owens (Not in game, see CAP section) (Out for the season) Kings Starters C Brad Miller PF Kenny Thomas SF Ron Artest SG Kevin Martin PG Mike Bibby Bench PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim SG Bonzi Wells SF Francisco Garcia PG Jason Hart PF Corliss Williamson C Vitaly Potapenko C Jamal Sampson (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) IR PG Ronnie Price (Not in game) SG Sergei Monia (NBADL, Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Knicks Starters C Eddy Curry PF Malik Rose SF Jalen Rose SG Quentin Richardson PG Stephon Marbury Bench SG Jamal Crawford PG Steve Francis PF Channing Frye PG Nate Robinson SF David Lee SF Qyntel Woods C Jackie Butler (Not in game, see CAP section) IR PF Maurice Taylor C Jerome James Lakers Starters C Chris Mihm PF Brian Cook SF Lamar Odom SG Kobe Bryant PG Smush Parker Bench C Kwame Brown PF Luke Walton SF Devean George PG Sasha Vujacic PF Ronny Turiaf (Not in game, see CAP section) C Andrew Bynum SG Jim Jackson IR SF Devin Green (Not in game, see CAP section) SG Von Wafer (NBADL, Not in game, see CAP section) SG Aaron McKie Magic Starters C Tony Battie PF Dwight Howard SF Hedo Turkoglu SG DeShawn Stevenson PG Jameer Nelson Bench PG Keyon Dooling PG Carlos Arroyo PF Pat Garrity SF Trevor Ariza C Darko Milicic PF Bo Outlaw C Mario Kasun (Not in game, see CAP section) IR SF Grant Hill SF Stacey Augmon PG Travis Diener (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) Mavericks Starters C DeSagana Diop PF Dirk Nowitzki SF Josh Howard SG Adrian Griffin PG Jason Terry Bench SF Jerry Stackhouse SG Marquis Daniels PF Keith Van Horn PG Devin Harris C Erick Dampier PG Darrell Armstrong C Didier Ilunga-Mbenga IR SF Rawle Marshall (Not in game, see CAP section) PF Josh Powell (Not in game) C Pavel Podkolzin (Out until March) Nets Starters C Nenad Krstic PF Jason Collins SF Richard Jefferson SG Vince Carter PG Jason Kidd Bench PF Cliff Robinson PG Jacque Vaughn PF Scott Padgett SF Lamond Murray SG Zoran Planinic SG Antoine Wright SF Bostjan Nachbar IR PG Jeff McInnis (Out until March) Nuggets Starters C Marcus Camby PF Kenyon Martin SF Carmelo Anthony SG Ruben Patterson PG Andre Miller Bench PG Earl Boykins PF Eduardo Najera SG Greg Buckner PF Reggie Evans C Francisco Elson SG DerMarr Johnson SF Linas Kleiza IR SG Julius Hodge C Nene (Out for the season) Pacers Starters C Scot Pollard PF Jermaine O�Neal SF Peja Stojakovic SG Stephen Jackson PG Anthony Johnson Bench PF Jeff Foster SF Danny Granger SG Fred Jones PG Jamaal Tinsley PG Sarunas Jasikevicius PF Austin Croshere C David Harrison IR PG Eddie Gill SF Jonathan Bender (Retired) Pistons Starters C Ben Wallace PF Rasheed Wallace SF Tayshaun Prince SG Richard Hamilton PG Chauncey Billups Bench PF Antonio McDyess SG Maurice Evans PG Tony Delk PG Lindsey Hunter SF Carlos Delfino C Kelvin Cato C Dale Davis IR PF Jason Maxiell SF Amir Johnson (NBADL, Not in game) SG Alex Acker (NBADL, Not in game, see CAP section) Raptors Starters C Pape Sow (Not in game, see CAP section) PF Chris Bosh SF Charlie Villanueva SG Morris Peterson PG Mike James Bench PG Jose Calderon (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PF Matt Bonner (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) SF Joey Graham C Rafael Araujo PG Andre Barrett (Not in game, see CAP section) SG Eric Williams C Loren Woods IR C James Lang (Not in game, 10-Day Contract) PG Darrick Martin PG Alvin Williams (Out for the season) Rockets Starters C Yao Ming PF Juwan Howard SF Tracy McGrady SG David Wesley PG Rafer Alston Bench PF Stromile Swift PG Luther Head C Dikembe Mutombo SG Keith Bogans PF Chuck Hayes (Not in game, see CAP section) PG Rick Brunson SF Ryan Bowen IR PF Maciej Lampe PG Bob Sura (Out for the season) Sonics Starters C Johan Petro PF Chris Wilcox SF Rashard Lewis SG Ray Allen PG Luke Ridnour Bench PG Earl Watson PF Nick Collison SF Damien Wilkins (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) C Robert Swift C Mikki Moore PG Mike Wilks (Not in game, see CAP section) PF Noel Felix (Not in game, 10-Day Contract) IR PF Danny Fortson (Out for the season) Spurs Starters C Nazr Mohammed PF Tim Duncan SF Bruce Bowen SG Emanuel Ginobili PG Tony Parker Bench SF Michael Finley SG Brent Barry PF Robert Horry C Radoslav Nesterovic PG Nick Van Exel PF Fabricio Oberto (Added in Online Roster Download, see CAP section) PG Beno Udrih IR C Sean Marks SG Melvin Sanders (Not in game) Suns Starters C Amare Stoudemire PF Shawn Marion SF Boris Diaw SG Raja Bell PG Steve Nash Bench PG Leandrinho Barbosa SG Eddie House SF James Jones SF Tim Thomas C Pat Burke PF Brian Grant SF Nikoloz Tskitishvili IR SG Dijon Thompson C Kurt Thomas (Out until the playoffs) T�Wolves Starters C Mark Blount PF Kevin Garnett SF Trenton Hassell SG Ricky Davis PG Marcus Banks Bench PG Marko Jaric PG Troy Hudson C Eddie Griffin SG Rashad McCants PF Mark Madsen PG Anthony Carter SF Justin Reed IR SF Ronald Dupree SG Bracey Wright (NBADL, Not in game) Warriors Starters C Adonal Foyle PF Troy Murphy SF Mike Dunleavy SG Jason Richardson PG Baron Davis Bench PG Derek Fisher SF Mickael Pietrus PF Ike Diogu C Andris Biedrins SG Monta Ellis PF Zarko Cabarkapa SF Calbert Cheaney IR C Chris Taft Wizards Starters C Brendan Haywood PF Antawn Jamison SF Jared Jeffries SG Caron Butler PG Gilbert Arenas Bench C Etan Thomas SG Antonio Daniels PF Michael Ruffin C Calvin Booth SF Awvee Storey (Not in game) PG Donnell Taylor (Not in game) PF Andray Blatche IR SG Billy Thomas (Not in game) SG Jarvis Hayes C Peter Ramos (NBADL) *********************************************************************** X. Team Ratings These are the ratings I have for teams with all of my player rating and roster changes (as well as the ratings for the unlockable teams). This should be a good indicator of how accurate teams are. Note that injuries during the season may play a large factor in these ratings becoming inaccurate, but right now (as of 8/22/05), these ratings look fairly accurate. EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE 76ers (32-35 record) Blazers (20-47 record) Offense 78 (up from 64) Offense 61 (up from 55) Defense 75 (down from 86) Defense 68 (down from 81) Overall 77 (up from 75) Overall 63 (up from 62) Bobcats (19-50 record) Clippers (39-27 record) Offense 53 (down from 58) Offense 89 (up from 79) Defense 63 (down from 67) Defense 75 (up from 67) Overall 58 (down from 63) Overall 82 (up from 73) Bucks (34-34 record) Grizzlies (38-29 record) Offense 86 (up from 70) Offense 80 (up from 72) Defense 57 (down from 59) Defense 77 (up from 76) Overall 80 (up from 68) Overall 79 (up from 73) Bulls (29-39 record) Hornets (32-33 record) Offense 66 (down from 68) Offense 66 (up from 58) Defense 69 (down from 80) Defense 72 (up from 66) Overall 68 (down from 74) Overall 69 (up from 62) Cavaliers (39-29 record) Jazz (32-35 record) Offense 79 (down from 80) Offense 57 (down from 66) Defense 65 (down from 87) Defense 73 (down from 75) Overall 78 (down from 81) Overall 65 (down from 70) Celtics (29-40 record) Kings (34-34 record) Offense 76 (up from 71) Offense 81 (down from 90) Defense 64 (down from 73) Defense 82 (up from 70) Overall 70 (down from 72) Overall 82 (up from 80) Hawks (21-45 record) Lakers (36-34 record) Offense 58 (up from 55) Offense 76 (up from 63) Defense 55 Defense 75 (up from 62) Overall 56 (up from 55) Overall 75 (up from 63) Heat (45-23 record) Mavericks (53-15 record) Offense 93 (down from 94) Offense 84 (up from 75) Defense 81 (down from 88) Defense 77 (down from 84) Overall 91 (down from 93) Overall 82 (up from 77) Knicks (19-48 record) Nuggets (39-30 record) Offense 91 (up from 71) Offense 77 (up from 74) Defense 58 (down from 69) Defense 88 (up from 75) Overall 75 (up from 70) Overall 82 (up from 74) Magic (25-43 record) Rockets (29-39 record) Offense 55 (down from 73) Offense 92 (up from 78) Defense 61 (down from 80) Defense 74 (down from 80) Overall 56 (down from 75) Overall 83 (up from 79) Nets (38-28 record) Sonics (27-40 record) Offense 86 (up from 78) Overall 88 (up from 78) Defense 79 (up from 67) Defense 59 (up from 57) Overall 82 (up from 73) Overall 82 (up from 74) Pacers (34-32 record) Spurs (53-15 record) Offense 89 (up from 82) Offense 85 (up from 72) Defense 73 (down from 87) Defense 94 Overall 76 (down from 86) Overall 94 (up from 92) Pistons (54-13 record) Suns (45-21 record) Offense 91 (up from 81) Offense 100 (up from 84) Defense 93 (down from 94) Defense 88 (up from 83) Overall 93 (up from 91) Overall 96 (up from 84) Raptors (25-43 record) T�Wolves (28-39 record) Offense 77 (up from 63) Offense 77 (up from 74) Defense 58 Defense 80 (up from 69) Overall 60 (up from 59) Overall 78 (up from 72) Wizards (34-32 record) Warriors (28-38 record) Offense 81 (up from 78) Offense 71 (down from 75) Defense 68 (down from 69) Defense 71 (down from 77) Overall 79 (up from 77) Overall 71 (down from 76) East 2005 West 2005 Offense 100 Offense 100 Defense 100 Defense 100 Overall 100 Overall 100 50s/60s Legends Offense 100 Defense 100 Overall 100 70�s East All-Stars 70�s West All-Stars Offense 100 Offense 100 Defense 100 Defense 97 Overall 100 Overall 98 80�s East All-Stars 80�s West All-Stars Offense 100 Offense 100 Defense 100 Defense 98 Overall 100 Overall 99 90�s East All-Stars 90�s West All-Stars Offense 100 Offense 100 Defense 96 Defense 100 Overall 98 Overall 100 2K6 2K Sports Offense 95 Offense 79 Defense 95 Defense 100 Overall 95 Overall 89 Offense Rankings Defense Rankings Overall Rankings 94 Heat 94 Spurs 93 Heat 90 Kings 94 Pistons 92 Spurs 84 Suns 88 Heat 91 Pistons 82 Pacers 87 Pacers 86 Pacers 81 Pistons 87 Cavaliers 84 Suns 80 Cavaliers 86 76ers 81 Cavaliers 79 Clippers 84 Mavericks 80 Kings 78 Sonics 83 Suns 79 Rockets 78 Wizards 81 Blazers 77 Wizards 78 Rockets 80 Rockets 77 Mavericks 78 Nets 80 Bulls 76 Warriors 75 Mavericks 80 Magic 75 76ers 75 Warriors 77 Warriors 75 Magic 74 Nuggets 76 Grizzlies 74 Sonics 74 T�Wolves 75 Nuggets 74 Nuggets 73 Magic 75 Jazz 74 Bulls 72 Spurs 73 Celtics 73 Nets 72 Grizzlies 70 Kings 73 Clippers 71 Knicks 69 T�Wolves 73 Grizzlies 71 Celtics 69 Wizards 72 T�Wolves 70 Bucks 69 Knicks 72 Celtics 68 Bulls 67 Nets 70 Jazz 66 Jazz 67 Bobcats 70 Knicks 64 76ers 67 Clippers 68 Bucks 63 Lakers 66 Hornets 63 Lakers 63 Raptors 62 Lakers 63 Blazers 58 Bobcats 59 Bucks 63 Bobcats 58 Hornets 58 Raptors 62 Hornets 55 Blazers 57 Sonics 59 Raptors 55 Hawks 55 Hawks 55 Hawks *********************************************************************** XI. 2005 NBA Draft Results First Round 1. Andrew Bogut (C) Bucks (79 overall) 2. Marvin Williams (SF) Hawks (76 overall) 3. Deron Williams (PG) Jazz (77 overall) 4. Chris Paul (PG) Hornets (77 overall) 5. Raymond Felton (PG) Bobcats (76 overall) 6. Martell Webster (SG) Blazers (71 overall) 7. Charlie Villanueva (PF) Raptors (68 overall) 8. Channing Frye (C) Knicks (73 overall) 9. Ike Diogu (PF) Warriors (77 overall) 10. Andrew Bynum (C) Lakers (67 overall) 11. Fran Vasquez (PF) Magic (Not in game, playing in Europe) 12. Yaroslav Korolev (SF) Clippers (71 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 13. Sean May (PF) Bobcats (78 overall) 14. Rashad McCants (SG) T�Wolves (75 overall) 15. Antoine Wright (SG) Nets (73 overall) 16. Joey Graham (SF) Raptors (72 overall) 17. Danny Granger (SF) Pacers (79 overall) 18. Gerald Green (SG) Celtics (72 overall) 19. Hakim Warrick (SF) Grizzlies (69 overall) 20. Julius Hodge (SG) Nuggets (73 overall) 21. Nate Robinson (PG) Knicks (77 overall) 22. Jarrett Jack (PG) Blazers (71 overall) 23. Francisco Garcia (SG) Kings (75 overall) 24. Luther Head (PG) Rockets (70 overall) 25. Johan Petro (C) Sonics (66 overall) 26. Jason Maxiell (PF) Pistons (75 overall) 27. Linas Kleiza (SF) Nuggets (71 overall) 28. Ian Mahinmi (PF) Spurs (Not in game, playing in Europe) 29. Wayne Simien (PF) Heat (78 overall) 30. David Lee (PF) Knicks (69 overall) Second Round 31. Salim Stoudamire (SG) Hawks (71 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 32. Daniel Ewing (SG) Clippers (72 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 33. Brandon Bass (PF) Hornets (72 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 34. C.J. Miles (SG) Jazz (64 overall) 35. Rickey Sanchez (PF) Nuggets (Not in game, playing in Europe) 36. Ersan Ilyasova (SF) Bucks (73 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 37. Ronny Turiaf (PF) Lakers (Not in game, Out for the season) 38. Travis Diener (PG) Magic (73 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 39. Von Wafer (SG) Lakers (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 40. Monta Ellis (PG) Warriors (71 overall) 41. Roko Ukic (PG) Raptors (Not in game, playing in Europe) 42. Chris Taft (PF) Warriors (71 overall) 43. Mile Ilic (C) Nets (Not in game, playing in Europe) 44. Martynas Andriuskevicius (C) Cavaliers (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 45. Louis Williams (PG) 76�ers (70 overall, Added in Online Roster Download) 46. Erazem Lorbek (PF) Pacers (Not in game, playing in Europe) 47. Bracey Wright (SG) T�Wolves (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 48. Mickael Getabale (SG) Sonics (Not in game, playing in Europe) 49. Andray Blatche (PF) Wizards (66 overall) 50. Ryan Gomes (SF) Celtics (73 overall) 51. Robert Whaley (PF) Jazz (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 52. Axel Hervelle (PF) Nuggets (Not in game, playing in Europe) 53. Orien Green (PF) Celtics (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 54. Dijon Thompson (SG) Suns (66 overall) 55. Lawrence Roberts (PF) Grizzlies (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 56. Amir Johnson (SF) Pistons (Not in game, signed after cutoff) 57. Marcin Gortat (C) Magic (Not in game, playing in Europe) 58. Uros Slokar (PF) Raptors (Not in game, playing in Europe) 59. Cenk Akyol (PG) Hawks (Not in game, playing in Europe) 60. Alex Acker (SG) Pistons (Not in game, signed after cutoff) Undrafted Rookies Matt Walsh, SG, Heat (Waived) Eddie Basden, SG, Bulls Carlos Powell, PF, Lakers (Waived) Dwayne Jones, SG, T�Wolves Ronnie Price, PG, Kings Rawle Marshall, SF, Mavericks Shavlik Randolph, PF, 76�ers Deng Gai, PF, 76�ers (Waived) Earl Barron, C, Heat Alan Anderson, SG, Bobcats Luke Schenscher, C, Nuggets (Waived) Anthony Roberson, PG, Grizzlies Donell Taylor, PG, Wizards Wil Bynum, PG, Celtics (Waived) Kevin Burleson, PG, Bobcats Will Conroy, PG, Lakers (Waived) European Rookies Fabricio Oberto, PF, Spurs (Added in Online Roster Download) Arvydas Macijauskas, SG, Hornets Sarunas Jasikevicius, PG, Cavaliers (Added in Online Roster Download) Jose Calderon, PG, Raptors (Added in Online Roster Download) Gerald Fitch, PG, Heat Charlie Bell, SG, Bucks Esteban Batista, PF, Hawks (Added in Online Roster Download) Lucas Tischer, PF, Suns (Waived) *********************************************************************** XII. 2006 Free Agent class Rating � Player, 05-05 Team (Contract variable) (TEAM SIGNED WITH) Point Guards 85 � Jason Terry, Mavericks 84 � Sam Cassell, Clippers 83 � Mike James, Raptors (Player Option) 81 � Bobby Jackson, Grizzlies 81 � Speedy Claxton, Hornets 79 � Gary Payton, Heat 77 � Marcus Banks, T�Wolves 77 � Lindsey Hunter, Pistons 77 � Nick Van Exel, Spurs 75 � Jeff McInnis, Nets (Player Option) 75 � Darrell Armstrong, Mavericks 74 � Rick Brunson, Rockets 74 � Keith McLeod, Jazz (Team Option) 74 � John Salmons, 76�ers (Restricted FA) 74 � Jason Hart, Kings (Player Option) 72 � Milt Palacio, Jazz 72 � Jacque Vaughn, Nets 72 � Jannero Pargo, Bulls 72 � Anthony Carter, T�Wolves 71 � Chucky Atkins, Grizzlies 71 � Tony Delk, Pistons 71 � Eddie Gill, Pacers 70 � Moochie Norris, Hornets 70 � Antonio Burks, Grizzlies (Restricted FA) 70 � Alvin Williams, Raptors (Player Option) 68 � Mike Wilks, Sonics 67 � Royal Ivey, Hawks (Restricted FA) 60 � Reece Gaines, Bucks X � Anthony Roberson, Grizzlies (Team Option) SHOOTING GUARDS 79 � Bonzi Wells, Kings 78 � David Wesley, Rockets 76 � Greg Buckner, Nuggets (Player Option) 76 � Voshon Lenard, Blazers 76 � Jon Barry, Rockets 75 � Derek Anderson, Heat (Player Option) 75 � Jim Jackson, Suns 75 � Aaron McKie, Lakers 74 � Ronald Murray, Cavaliers 72 � DerMarr Johnson, Nuggets 72 � Devin Brown, Jazz (Team Option) 72 � Keith Bogans, Rockets 72 � DeShawn Stevenson, Magic (Player Option) 71 � Matt Carroll, Bobcats (Team Option) 71 � Charles Smith, Nuggets 69 � Bernard Robinson, Bobcats (Restricted FA) 69 � Von Wafer, Lakers (Team Option) X � Stephen Graham, Cavaliers X � Alan Anderson, Bobcats (Team Option) X � Billy Thomas, Wizards SMALL FORWARDS 84 � Peja Stojakovic, Pacers (Player Option) 81 � Matt Harpring, Jazz 80 � James Posey, Heat (Player Option) 79 � Keith Van Horn, Mavericks 77 � Toni Kukoc, Bucks 76 � Adrian Griffin, Mavericks 75 � Tim Thomas, Suns 74 � Ruben Patterson, Nuggets (Player Option) 74 � Jumaine Jones, Bobcats 74 � Rasual Butler, Hornets 74 � Bryon Russell, Nuggets 74 � Devean George, Lakers 74 � Lamond Murray, Nets 74 � Jiri Welsch, Bucks 73 � Qyntel Woods, Knicks 73 � Eric Williams, Raptors 72 � Jared Jeffries, Wizards 72 � Shandon Anderson, Heat 71 � Trevor Ariza, Magic (Restricted FA) 70 � Eric Piatkowski, Bulls 70 � Calbert Cheaney, Warriors 69 � Matt Barnes, 76�ers 68 � Stacey Augmon, Magic 68 � Justin Reed, T�Wolves 68 � Ronald Dupree, T�Wolves 67 � Ryan Bowen, Rockets 66 � Rawle Marshall, Mavericks (Team Option) X � Donta Smith, Hawks (Team Option) X � Linton Johnson, Hornets X � Awvee Storey, Wizards POWER FORWARDS 81 � Drew Gooden, Cavaliers (Restricted FA) 80 � Al Harrington, Hawks 79 � Nene, Nuggets 76 � Darius Songaila, Bulls (Player Option) 76 � Cliff Robinson, Nets (Team Option) 75 � Vladimir Radmanovic, Clippers 75 � Antonio Davis, Raptors 74 � Brian Grant, Suns 72 � Reggie Evans, Nuggets 72 � Melvin Ely, Bobcats 72 � Walter McCarty, Clippers 72 � Stanislav Medvedenko, Lakers 72 � Brandon Bass, Hornets (Team Option) 71 � Alan Henderson, Cavaliers 70 � Jackson Vroman, Hornets 69 � Bo Outlaw, Magic 69 � Pat Burke, Suns 69 � Shavlik Randolph, 76�ers 68 � Michael Bradley, 76�ers 67 � Maciej Lampe, Rockets 65 � Lonny Baxter, Bobcats X � Lawrence Roberts, Grizzlies (Team Option) X � Josh Powell, Mavericks (Team Option) CENTERS 89 � Ben Wallace, Pistons 87 � Alonzo Mourning, Heat 79 � Joel Przybilla, Blazers 79 � Lorenzen Wright, Grizzlies 78 � Nazr Mohammed, Spurs 75 � Tony Battie, Magic 75 � Kelvin Cato, Pistons 74 � Chris Wilcox, Sonics (Restricted FA) 74 � Michael Olowokandi, Celtics 73 � Scot Pollard, Pacers 72 � Francisco Elson, Nuggets 72 � Ervin Johnson, Bucks 71 � Jarron Collins, Jazz 70 � Jackie Butler, Knicks 70 � Mario Kasun, Magic (Restricted FA) 69 � Greg Ostertag, Jazz 69 � Aaron Williams, Hornets 68 � Zendon Hamilton, 76�ers 67 � Sean Marks, Spurs 66 � Loren Woods, Raptors 65 � Jake Voskuhl, Bobcats 65 � Didier-Ilunga Mbenga, Mavericks 64 � Ha-Seung Jin, Blazers (Restricted FA) X � Earl Barron, Heat X � Boniface Ndong, Clippers X � Jared Reiner, Suns *********************************************************************** XIII. Created Teams 2006 East All-Stars C Shaquille O�Neal PF LeBron James SF Vince Carter SG Dwyane Wade PG Allen Iverson Bench PG Chauncey Billups C Ben Wallace SG Richard Hamilton PF Rasheed Wallace SF Paul Pierce PG Gilbert Arenas PF Chris Bosh IR PF Jermaine O�Neal 2006 West All-Stars C Yao Ming PF Tim Duncan SF Tracy McGrady SG Kobe Bryant PG Steve Nash Bench PF Kevin Garnett SF Dirk Nowitzki PF Elton Brand SG Ray Allen SF Shawn Marion PG Tony Parker C Pau Gasol 2005 East All-Stars C Shaquille O�Neal PF Grant Hill SF Vince Carter SG LeBron James PG Allen Iverson Bench PF Jermaine O�Neal PG Dwyane Wade C Ben Wallace C Zydrunas Ilgauskas SF Paul Pierce PG Gilbert Arenas PF Antawn Jamison 2005 West All-Stars C Yao Ming PF Tim Duncan SF Kevin Garnett SG Tracy McGrady PG Kobe Bryant Bench PG Steve Nash PF Dirk Nowitzki SG Ray Allen C Amare Stoudemire SF Shawn Marion SG Manu Ginobili SF Rashard Lewis 2004 East All-Stars C Ben Wallace PF Jermaine O�Neal SF Vince Carter SG Tracy McGrady PG Allen Iverson Bench PG Jason Kidd SG Paul Pierce PG Baron Davis SF Ron Artest SG Michael Redd PF Kenyon Martin C Jamaal Magloire 2004 West All-Stars C Yao Ming PF Tim Duncan SF Kevin Garnett SG Kobe Bryant PG Steve Francis Bench C Shaquille O�Neal SF Peja Stojakovic PF Dirk Nowitzki SG Ray Allen PG Sam Cassell SF Andrei Kirilenko C Brad Miller 2003 East All-Stars C Ben Wallace PF Jermaine O�Neal SF Michael Jordan SG Tracy McGrady PG Allen Iverson Bench PG Jason Kidd SF Vince Carter SG Paul Pierce C Brad Miller SF Jamal Mashburn PF Antoine Walker C Zydrunas Ilgauskas 2003 West All-Stars C Yao Ming PF Tim Duncan SF Kevin Garnett SG Kobe Bryant PG Steve Francis Bench C Shaquille O�Neal SF Shawn Marion PF Dirk Nowitzki PG Steve Nash PG Gary Payton PG Stephon Marbury SF Peja Stojakovic IR PF Chris Webber 1992 Olympic Team (aka Dream Team) PG Magic Johnson PG John Stockton SG Michael Jordan SG Clyde Drexler SF Larry Bird SF Chris Mullin SF Scottie Pippen PF Karl Malone PF Charles Barkley PF Christian Laettner C David Robinson C Patrick Ewing 1994 Olympic Team (aka Dream Team II) PG Tim Hardaway PG Kevin Johnson (replaced Isiah Thomas) PG Mark Price SG Reggie Miller SG Joe Dumars SG Dan Majerle SF Dominique Wilkins PF Shawn Kemp PF Larry Johnson PF Derrick Coleman C Shaquille O�Neal C Alonzo Mourning C David Robinson 1996 Olympic Team (aka Dream Team III) PG Gary Payton PG John Stockton PG Anfernee Hardaway SG Mitch Richmond SG Reggie Miller SF Grant Hill SF Scottie Pippen PF Karl Malone PF Charles Barkley C Shaquille O�Neal C Hakeem Olajuwon C David Robinson 2000 Olympic Team PG Jason Kidd PG Gary Payton PG Tim Hardaway SG Ray Allen SG Allan Houston SG Steve Smith SF Vince Carter SF Shareef Abdur-Rahim PF Kevin Garnett PF Vin Baker C Alonzo Mourning C Antonio McDyess 2002 Olympic Team (aka the team that lost 3 games and placed sixth) PG Baron Davis SG Paul Pierce SG Michael Finley SG Reggie Miller SF Shawn Marion PF Jermaine O�Neal C Raef LaFrentz C Antonio Davis 2003 Olympic Team (aka the Redeem Team) C Tim Duncan PF Elton Brand SF Tracy McGrady SG Allen Iverson PG Jason Kidd C Jermaine O�Neal PF Kenyon Martin (replaced Karl Malone) SF Vince Carter (replaced Kobe Bryant) SG Ray Allen PG Mike Bibby SF Richard Jefferson PF Nick Collison 2004 Olympic Team (aka the Bronze Medal team) C Tim Duncan PF Lamar Odom SF Richard Jefferson SG Allen Iverson PG Stephon Marbury SF Shawn Marion PF Carlos Boozer PG Dwyane Wade SG LeBron James PF Amare Stoudemire SF Carmelo Anthony C Emeka Okafor All-NBA Team 03-04 C Shaquille O�Neal PF Tim Duncan SF Kevin Garnet SG Kobe Bryant PG Jason Kidd Bench SG Tracy McGrady PF Jermaine O�Neal SF Peja Stojakovic PG Sam Cassell C Ben Wallace PG Baron Davis C Yao Ming SF Ron Artest PF Dirk Nowitzki SG Michael Redd Philadelphia 76�ers (56-26, 1st place, NBA Finalists) C Dikembe Mutombo PF Tyrone Hill SF George Lynch SG Allen Iverson PG Eric Snow Bench SG Aaron McKie C Matt Geiger PG Kevin Ollie PF Jumaine Jones SG Rodney Buford SF Roshown McLeod C Todd MacCulloch SF Raja Bell All-Time Bulls C Artis Gilmore PF Bob Love SF Scottie Pippen SG Michael Jordan PG Guy Rodgers Bench C Eddy Curry PF Bob Boozer PF Horace Grant SF Toni Kukoc SG Jerry Sloan SG Reggie Theus PG BJ Armstrong IR PF Orlando Woolridge PF Dennis Rodman SF Chet Walker 95-96 Chicago Bulls (72-10 1st place, NBA Champions) C Luc Longley 9/5/2 PF Dennis Rodman 6/15/3 SF Scottie Pippen 19/6/6 SG Michael Jordan 30/7/4 PG Ron Harper 7/3/3 Bench SF Toni Kukoc 13/4/4 PG Steve Kerr 8/1/2 C Bill Wennington 5/3/1 SF Jud Buechler 4/2/1 PG Randy Brown 3/1/1 PF Dickey Simpkins 4/3/1 C John Salley 4/3/1 PF Jason Caffey 3/2/1 96-97 Chicago Bulls (69-13 1st place, NBA Champions) C Luc Longley 9/6/2 PF Dennis Rodman 6/16/3 SF Scottie Pippen 20/7/6 SG Michael Jordan 30/6/4 PG Ron Harper 6/3/3 Bench SF Toni Kukoc 13/5/5 PG Steve Kerr 8/2/2 PF Jason Caffey 7/4/1 C Bison Dele 7/4/1 C Bill Wennington 5/2/1 PG Randy Brown 5/2/2 SF Jud Buechler 2/2/1 PF Dickey Simpkins 2/2/1 C Robert Parish 4/2/1 97-98 Chicago Bulls (62-20, 1st place, NBA Champions) C Luc Longley 11/6/3 PF Dennis Rodman 5/15/3 SF Scottie Pippen 19/5/6 SG Michael Jordan 29/6/4 PG Ron Harper 9/4/3 Bench SF Toni Kukoc 13/4/4 PG Steve Kerr 8/2/2 PG Randy Brown 4/1/2 SG Scott Burrell 5/3/1 C Bill Wennington 4/2/1 SF Jud Buechler 3/1/1 PF Dickey Simpkins 3/2/1 89-90 Detroit Pistons (59-23, 1st place, NBA Champions) C Bill Laimbeer PF Dennis Rodman SF Mark Aguirre SG Joe Dumars PG Isaiah Thomas Bench PG Vinnie Johnson C James Edwards PF John Salley PF Rick Mahorn SG John Long C William Bedford 03-04 Detroit Pistons (54-28, 2nd place, NBA Champions) C Ben Wallace PF Rasheed Wallace SF Tayshaun Prince SG Richard Hamilton PG Chauncey Billups Bench PF Corliss Williamson C Mehmet Okur PG Mike James PG Lindsey Hunter C Elden Campbell SF Darvin Ham PF Darko Milicic IR SF Tremaine Fowlkes 93-94 Houston Rockets (58-24, 1st place, NBA Champions) C Hakeem Olajuwon PF Otis Thorpe SF Robert Horry SG Vernon Maxwell PG Kenny Smith Bench PG Sam Cassell SG Mario Elie PF Carl Herrera PG Scott Brooks SF Matt Bullard PF Earl Cureton SF Chris Jent IR C Eric Riley C Richard Petruska 94-95 Houston Rockets (47-25, 3rd place, NBA Champions) C Hakeem Olajuwon PF Pete Chilcutt SF Robert Horry SG Clyde Drexler PG Kenny Smith Bench PG Sam Cassell SG Mario Elie PF Carl Herrera PF Chucky Brown SF Tracy Murray C Charles Jones SF Tim Breaux IR SG Vernon Maxwell C Zan Tabak All-Time Knicks C Patrick Ewing PF Charles Oakley SF Dave DeBusschure SG Earl Monroe PG Walt Frazier Bench C Willis Reed PF Harry Gallatin SF Bill Bradley SG Allan Houston SF Latrell Sprewell PG Mark Jackson SG John Starks IR C Bob McAdoo SF Bernard King PG Michael Ray Richardson 93-94 New York Knicks (1st place, NBA Finalists) C Patrick Ewing PF Charles Oakley SF Charles Smith SG John Starks PG Derek Harper Bench PF Anthony Mason SG Hubert Davis PG Greg Anthony PF Anthony Bonner SG Rolando Blackman C Herb Williams IR PG Doc Rivers 98-99 New York Knicks (27-23 4th place, NBA Finalists) C Patrick Ewing 17/10/1 PF Kurt Thomas 8/6/1 SF Larry Johnson 12/6/2 SG Allan Houston 16/3/3 PG Charlie Ward 8/3/5 Bench SG Latrell Sprewell 16/4/3 PG Chris Childs 7/3/4 PF Marcus Camby 7/6/1 C Chris Dudley 3/4/1 PG Rick Brunson 2/1/1 SF David Wingate 1/1/1 C Herb Williams 2/1/0 95-96 Seattle Sonics (64-18, 1st place, NBA Finalists) C Sam Perkins PF Shawn Kemp SF Detlef Schrempf SG Hersey Hawkins PG Gary Payton Bench SG Vincent Askew PG Nate McMillan C Ervin Johnson PF Frank Brickowski SF David Wingate PG Eric Snow SF Sherrell Ford 98-99 San Antonio Spurs (37-13, 1st place, NBA Champions) C David Robinson PF Tim Duncan SF Sean Elliott SG Mario Elie PG Avery Johnson Bench SG Jaren Jackson PG Antonio Daniels PF Malik Rose PG Steve Kerr SF Jerome Kersey C Will Perdue 96-97 Utah Jazz (64-18, 1st place, NBA Finalists) C Greg Foster PF Karl Malone SF Adam Keefe SG Jeff Hornacek PG John Stockton Bench SF Bryon Russell SG Shandon Anderson PG Howard Eisley PF Antoine Carr PG Jacque Vaughn SF Chris Morris 97-98 Utah Jazz (62-20, 1st place, NBA Finalists) C Greg Ostertag PF Karl Malone SF Bryon Russell SG Jeff Hornacek PG John Stockton Bench SG Shandon Anderson PG Howard Eisley PF Antoine Carr C Greg Foster SF Adam Keefe SF Chris Morris 01-02 Rookie Team C Brendan Haywood PF Pau Gasol SF Shane Battier SG Jason Richardson PG Jamaal Tinsley Bench C Zeljko Rebraca PG Tony Parker SG Joe Johnson SF Andrei Kirilenko 00-01 Rookie Team C Marc Jackson PF Kenyon Martin SF Morris Peterson SG Quentin Richardson PG Mateen Cleaves Bench SG Mike Miller SF Darius Miles PG Khalid El-Amin SF Stephen Jackson 01-02 Sophomore Team C Chris Mihm PF Kenyon Martin SF Lee Nailon SG Quentin Richardson PG Mike Miller Bench PF Marcus Fizer SF Darius Miles SG Desmond Mason SF Hedo Turkoglu 00-01 Sophomore Team C Elton Brand PF Lamar Odom SF Richard Hamilton SG Steve Francis PG Baron Davis Bench SF Shawn Marion SG Wally Szczerbiak PG Jason Terry *********************************************************************** XIV. Frequently Asked Questions If you have any questions, I�ll post it here (if it�s a good question). ----- QUESTION Can you create this player for me? ANSWER It depends on who the person is. Rashidi doesn�t have all the time in the world, but if the player interests me enough, I�ll spend some time on it. Necessity takes priority. I�m a lot more likely to create some scrub at the end of an NBA bench than some guy from Europe I�ve never even heard of. ----- QUESTION Will you create this year�s rookie draft class? ANSWER Yes. But I won�t get around to this until it gets close to draft time, because that�s when all the scouting reports for these players become more accurate. I am keeping my eye on a few of them though. ----- QUESTION Do you have the appearances for CAPs? ANSWER This year I am including CAP appearances to my guide, after much nagging. It doesn�t even matter that much, because it�s pathetically easy to create players since the CAP options are so limited. ----- QUESTION How do you change player positions? ANSWER You cannot change the positions of existing players in the game. The only way to �change� them is to download a roster update from Sega, as they often change positions for players whether they deserve it or not. ----- QUESTION Why don�t you acknowledge Tom Gugliotta�s greatness? ANSWER Christian Laettner > Tom Gugliotta. ----- QUESTION Rashidi, do you play online? ANSWER I do. My record is 16-14, and my rank is currently floating around 200. I only pick balanced teams, as I don�t like using the good teams too much. My favorite teams online are the Nets, Knicks, Warriors, Bulls, Hawks, Lakers, and Sixers. I currently have three user names. Rashidi [Any Team] 4048 rank (X-X-X-X) [X% feedback] LamarOdom [Lakers] 1790 rank (12-13-3-0) [86% feedback] NateRobinson [Knicks] 1314 rank (25-14-1-0) [86% feedback] ----- QUESTION Rashidi, what is your favorite NBA team? ANSWER I live in the NY area, so it is easiest for me to follow the Knicks and Nets. The Knicks are my favorite team, but Jason Kidd has been my favorite player since he entered the league. The last three years I have definitely preferred NJ. I was starting to lean back towards NY, but I very much dislike Jamal Crawford and Tim Thomas, Isiah Thomas� two prize acquisitions. The Knicks play no defense, they have no chemistry, and all their ball movement comes from their guards, which makes for a boring and stagnant offense. Marbury is probably the worst PG in the league at creating on the fast break for players other than himself. Since Marbury declared himself the best PG in the NBA, the Knicks have turned into a more talented version of last year�s Orlando team. Since then, the Nets also traded for Vince Carter, who has returned to his prior greatness thanks in part to Jason Kidd. Along with the emergence of Nenad Krstic, and the improvement and return to health of Richard Jefferson (and Kidd�s health too), the Nets will be one of the most exciting teams in the league next season. But since Kidd/Carter/Jefferson barely logged any time together this year, I have to say my favorite team to watch has been Phoenix. Yeah, I know, how predictable. ----- QUESTION Rashidi, which team do you like the least? ANSWER Probably Atlanta. They suck badly, and hardly ever employ a player that I like. Dominique Wilkins, Christian Laettner, Dikembe Mutombo, Steve Smith, Kevin Willis, Stacey Augmon, and Mookie Blaylock headlined teams that were worth watching, but the cast has sucked badly the last couple years. Antoine Walker is a chucker, and I never really liked Al Harrington all that much. Who else do they have? Jason Collier? Tyronn Lue? Boris Diaw? This hasn�t kept me from using the Hawks online of course, but only to embarrass other players. ----- QUESTION Rashidi, who is your favorite player? ANSWER This is my current Top Five. 1. Jason Kidd 2. Steve Nash 3. Dwyane Wade 4. Marcus Camby 5. Manu Ginobili ----- COMMENT The "notes" on Kobe Bryant are completely idiotic and should be removed. Both MJ and Kobe did wrong by cheating on their wives but saying MJ is better by not getting caught is just lame. Just post some basketball facts and leave your personal opinions on other's personal lives out of your FAQ. RESPONSE You really have three options. 1. Don't use my FAQ. 2. Don't read the notes. 3. Find a way to deal with opinions you disagree with. The fact is, public opinion of Jordan is high because he didn't get caught. Everyone knows Jordan cheated, but he is still looked upon as a basketball god. Kobe was never on Jordan's level to begin with, he's more similar to Clyde Drexler than he is to Jordan. Jordan never struggled to lead the league in scoring, and he never struggled to shoot 40% from the field. He was also Finals MVP every time he went to the Finals, while Kobe is 0-4 in that department. There are many people who think Kobe is as good as Jordan was, or ludicrously, even better than Jordan. Kobe getting caught pretty much puts a stain on that. If you don't like it, that's reality. ----- QUESTION I�ve heard of him, but what was wrong with Harold Miner? ANSWER �Baby Jordan� Harold Miner was a 1 on 1 player and a bad defender. He got traded to Mike Fratello's Cavaliers. Fratello was about team and defense, so Miner was obviously buried, and fell out of the league. He was about as good as Fred Jones. He had a decent career in the minor leagues and Europe. ----- QUESTION How many people have sent you their memory card? ANSWER To date, I have served six people. ----- *********************************************************************** XV. Credits Arclite � For information on Raul Lopez and Keith McLeod. AznSiR � For a spelling correction. calijazz � For information on Raul Lopez and Keith McLeod. CJayC � For putting this on his site, GameFAQs, the greatest video game website in existence. CyricZ � I tend to model the layouts of my FAQs after the style of this legendary moderator/FAQ author. This one is no exception. DeputyDawg155 � A correction on how Len Bias died (cocaine overdose, not car accident) Kao Megura � Also known as Chris MacDonald. This legendary FAQ writer tragically passed away recently. He is a big reason why GameFAQs is what it is today, and he will be missed. Lakersfan805 � For a spelling correction. Mag T � For being one of the few residents of the 2k boards, and a loyal Warriors fan to the often-bitter end. Thanks for keeping me on track and for prodding me to e-mail about the ratings job. nba2k3xpert � When I PWNed you many times in the legendary �Ben Wallace is not a good defensive player� topic, it put Rashidi on the map. Rashidi � Duh. silccat � For information on Allen Iverson and John Salmons. Sovereignz � For information on DeShawn Stevenson. ESPN.com and NBA.com � For having very useful and informative statistical databases. NBADraft.net � For their information on the 2003, 2004 and 2005 draft classes. DraftCity.com � For their information on the 2004 and 2005 draft classes. DraftExpress.com � For their information on the 2005 draft class. HoopsHype.com � For having useful player information and insight. BasketballReference.com � Great compilation of statistics. 82games.com � For having VERY in-depth statistics and tendencies. I no longer edit players without looking at this site first. The Knicks, Heat, Pacers, and Bulls � Those teams and their rivalries are what got me (and kept me) interested in basketball 10 years ago. All the GameFAQs users who gave their constructive input � They know who they are or aren�t. *********************************************************************** XVI. Basketball Links If you know of any good links, send them, and I�ll list them. *********************************************************************** A. Basketball related websites www.nba.com � The official site of the NBA. www.espn.com � The official site of ESPN. www.cbssportsline.com www.sports.net www.hoopshype.com � A great site for NBA rumors, insight, and analysis. www.hoopsanalyst.com � Another great sight for rumors, insight, and analysis. www.insidehoops.com - A great site for NBA rumors, insight, and analysis. www.nbadraft.net � A site with the most comprehensive info on the history, and future of the NBA Draft, including prospect analysis. www.draftcity.com - Another site with comprehensive info on the NBA Draft, including prospect analysis. www.euroleague.net - Official website of Euroleague, the second best basketball league in the world. www.eurobasket.com � Extensive information on European basketball. www.eurobasket.net - www.euroleague.com � Home of the second best basketball league in the world. www.usbasket.com � Connected to Eurobasket, information on North American basketball. www.basketballreference.com � The most comprehensive site on statistics covering NBA history. www.basketballboards.net � A message board dedicated to basketball and the NBA, with many intelligent posters. The best place to talk about basketball on the Internet. The exact OPPOSITE of the GameFAQs Sports and Racing board. www.82games.com - Website with the most in depth statistical analysis you could ever hope to find. www.hoopsworld.com - www.nbahoopsonline.com - www.science.smith.edu/exer_sci/ESS200/Ed/Yeager.htm - Contains the Sports Illustrated article detailing how Lamar Odom�s allegedly cheated in school. http://basketball_25_new.tripod.com/videos1.html - Basketball videos from the late 90s that include slam dunk contest highlights, as well as Jordan, AI, J-Will, and Kobe highlights. http://www.niggaslike.us/ - A very funny site with NBA commentary. *********************************************************************** B. NBA2K or video game related websites www.2ksports.com - (Formerly known as segasports.net and espnvideogames.com). Official site of the company that makes that makes the 2K brand (formerly ESPN brand) of video games. www.gamefaqs.com - www.gamespot.com - www.1up.com - www.ign.com - http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=920671 - Active GameFAQs message board for ESPN NBA 2K5 www.freewebs.com/espn_nba_basketball/index.htm - A website designed by Virtuoso3001 with CAPs and Player Appearances for ESPN NBA Basketball. www.2krosters.cjb.net - A website designed by (forgot who) with CAPs. *********************************************************************** C. Player websites Listed alphabetically by player�s last name. www.carmeloanthony.net - Official site of Carmelo Anthony. www.robertarchibald.com - Official site of Robert �Why does this scrub have a website!?� Archibald. www.carlosarroyo.com - Official site of Carlos Arroyo. www.ronartest.com - Official site of the 03-04 Defensive Player of the Year and NBA psychopath, Ron Artest. www.vin-baker.com - Official site of everybody�s favorite alcoholic, Vin Baker. www.shanebattier.com - Official site of Shane Battier. www.jeromebeasley.net - Official site of Jerome Beasley. www.rajadiabell.com - Official site of Raja Bell. www.mikebibby.com � Official site of Mike Bibby. http://65.61.22.167/cbillups/ � Official site of Chauncey Billups. http://www.ryanbowen.com/ - Official site of Ryan Bowen. www.jrbremer.com - Official site of J.R. Bremer. www.rickbrunson.com � Official site of Rick Brunson, the greatest scrub to ever grace the court. www.vincecarter15.com - Official site of the former Air Canada, Vince Carter. http://www.tysonchandler.com/ - Official site of Tyson Chandler. www.antoniodaniels.com - Official site of Antonio Daniels. www.antoniodavis.net - Official site of Antonio Davis. www.barondavis1.com � Official site of Baron Davis. www.divac.net � Official site of Vlade Divac. www.keyon.ultimatepros.com/ - Official site of Keyon Dooling. www.nba.com/sonics/drobnjak/manjaks.html - Official site of Predrag Drobnjak, the most charismatic player in the NBA. www.duhon21.com - Official site of Chris Duhon. www.slamduncan.com � Official site of the 2 time reigning MVP, Tim Duncan. www.manuginobili.com � Official site of Emanuel Ginobili. www.drewgooden.net - Official site of Drew Gooden. www.adonalfoyle.com - Official site of Adonal Foyle, the favorite basketball player of Nicholai. www.mattharpring.com � Official site of Matt Harpring. www.harrington3.com - Official site of Al Harrington. www.udominator.com - Official site of Udonis Haslem. www.allanhouston.com - Official site of Allan Houston. www.bobby.ultimatepros.com � Official site of the 2003 Sixth Man of the Year, Bobby Jackson. www.lebronjames.com - Official site of the 03-04 Rookie of the Year, King LeBron James. www.antawnjamison.net - Official site of the 03-04 Sixth Man of the Year, Antawn Jamison. www.jaricmarko.com - Official site of Marko Jaric. www.lue.ultimatepros.com - Official site of Tyronn Lue. www.reignman.com - Official site of Shawn Kemp. www.jasonkidd.com - Official site of Jason Kidd. www.coreymaggette.com - Official site of Corey Maggette. www.dmase24.com - Official site of the 2001 Slam Dunk Champ, Desmond Mason. http://www.t-mac.com/tmac2/ - Official site of Tracy McGrady. www.skinnyhoops.com - Official site of Mike Miller. www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/9444/ - Unofficial site of �My Giant� Gheorghe Muresan. www.stevenash.net � Official site of the best real Canadian basketball player, Steve Nash. www.nene31.com - Official site of Maybyner �Nene� Hilario. www.41fan.net - Official site of Dirk Nowitzki. www.memo13.com - Official site of Mehmet Okur. www.bigolu.com - Official site of Olumide Oyedeji. www.shaq.com - Official site of the Big Aristotle, Shaquille O�Neal. www.naiditch.net/pargo.htm - Official site of Jannero Pargo. www.tp9.net - Official site of Tony Parker. www.drazenpetrovic.com - Official site of the late European great, Drazen Petrovic. www.paulpierce.net - Official site of �The Truth�, Paul Pierce. www.mickael-pietrus.com - Official site of Mickael Pietrus. www.jalenrose.com � Official site of Jalen Rose. http://www.detlef.com/ - Official site of Detlef Schrempf. www.jerrystackhouse.com - Official site of Jerry Stackhouse. www.stoudamire.com - Official site of the 95-96 Rookie of the Year, Damon Stoudamire. www.thatsamare.net - Official site of the 02-03 Rookie of the Year (also the first high school player to win the award), Amare Stoudemire. www.jeterry.com � Official site of Jason Terry. www.hedo5.com - Official site of Hedo Turkoglu. www.charlievillanueva.org - Official site of Charlie Villanueva. http://www.dwyanewade.com/ - Official site of Dwyane Wade. www.rasheedwallace.com - Official site of Rasheed Wallace. www.spudwebb.net - Official site of Anthony �Spud� Webb, the shortest player to ever win the Slam Dunk Contest. www.humanhighlight.com - Official site of the Human Highlight Film, Dominique Wilkins. *********************************************************************** XVII. Closing UNDER CONSTRUCTION Until next time, Rashidi Copyright 2003-2006 John Markisch
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