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I have a player who I think could be dominant. Some U21 scouts have naturally been pushing me to train him for U21, and some other people said I should train him out of position for long-term. He's coming along so well I almost feel I can do both. Meet Will Kendrick (26043604)

Jump Shot: pitiful Jump Range: mediocre ↑
Outside Def.: strong Handling: mediocre
Driving: inept Passing: inept
Inside Shot: prominent Inside Def.: prolific ↑
Rebounding: respectable Shot Blocking: respectable
Stamina: respectable Free Throw: average

Experience: atrocious

18 years old, 7'2", level 6 trainer mean he's popping really fast in inside skills. I'm sure he'll pop in rebounding the first time I train it and his shot-blocking will probably pop from cross-training as well. His estimated salary is already over $12K, which is as higher or higher than almost any 19 year old I've seen on the transfer list. And he'll be getting rebounding training during playoffs. Should I keep training inside stuff until then, or should I play him a little at point guard and work on his passing?

Last edited by FM at 10/28/2012 12:37:01 PM

I'd suggest working on his OD and PA, maybe 9-10 each?which I think should take 2 seasons or so..then move back to inside..but that may mean that he might not make it for U21..he's your player, you cal the shots:)

I don't think 1 or OD pops will take a season,and PA pops pretty fast so only a season or half

7,1k salary for a 18 year old, that's something. He's also looking very good. My suggestion is: Because, he is a player from your country I think that you want him to become an U21 player. His secondary skills are good enough already. You should just rotate training your primary skills, so they wont be too far apart and maybe add some driving for SF/PF and if you want maybe throw some passing training between :) Maybe he could also become a player for U21 at his 20's, who knows.

Option 1: If you only train primaries his salary is gonna explode on you in a couple seasons and you will either have to sell him, promote to D3, or let him sink you. This may be the best option for getting him into u21 but I really don't think it would be the best option for you. It will also hurt his value on the transfer market.

Option 2: If you train secondaries he will be a better and more valuable player. The longer you wait to train secondaries the more expensive it becomes so it's really important you do this asap. However, to do this you are going to have to play him almost exclusively at PG which would really hurt your team this season and next (I agree he should get at least 1.5 seasons on secondaries).

Option 3: This is a perfect example of why I don't think D5 teams should train high value trainees. Option 1 leaves you likely selling a player after you have ruined his value. Option 2 leaves you not competing this season and most of next. Option 3 gives you a ton of cash (this rookie is great and will sell high) which will allow to build stadium, buy older more efficient players and a new trainee, and sail into D4 with much higher profits (no need for expensive trainer now) and a better roster.

Last edited by w_alloy at 10/28/2012 4:36:26 PM

Is Option 3 sell?

Option #3 was easily sell. i don't want to bother talking about the pros and cons of alloy's strategy in here, theres plenty that he can link you if you care to do that, and both pros and cons of that strategy are listed in posts in that link. not worth 2 pages.

Option #1 is pretty viable given the way your arena and team structure is built. IMO keep developing 18 year olds as a 2nd trainee each season, and keep selling those guys on the market once their salary gets bumped the following season. Keep investing in underpriced draftees and move along to the next guy. I don't think it's completely worth it to go all american, it's better to just go with the cheapest trainee that can make you a profit. I'm not sure a level 6 trainer is really necessary for this player, level 5 can save you some dough and still provide someone that is probably on track for U21 enough pops to get put on the team at that point. The one thing i'll say is that if you keep training this C, he will get too expensive for D.V regardless, it just gives you more time. Assuming you promote at the conclusion of season 22 at worst, i don't think that it will become to expensive for you to train. I've got two 20k'ish players and i'm making about 40k a week.

Option #2 is viable, kinda up to you

Option 2: If you train secondaries he will be a better and more valuable player. The longer you wait to train secondaries the more expensive it becomes so it's really important you do this asap. However, to do this you are going to have to play him almost exclusively at PG which would really hurt your team this season and next (I agree he should get at least 1.5 seasons on secondaries).

Being in V is a great time to train out of position. Even ignoring the possibility of training him using scrimmage minutes, I don't think it would be difficult or painful at all for this guy to play the point in a V league sufficiently well enough to get his 48 minutes, especially since he can be switched defensively to guard a big man if there's concern about fouls at PG. It won't be ideal with his flow skills being substandard, but especially since half of his conference is either bot or inactive, there's no better time to try it.

I say inside training. 218 cm would be shame to waste with outside training.

and that will create a salary monster that will explode on him after 2 seasons of training and that will sell for 200k when done...