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After 16 games... =)

1. Trinidad and Tobago Iguanas

The record speaks for itself, best defensive team in the league, with 1038 points against, which equates to roughly 64.8 points allowed per game. Despite selling my roster earlier by er.... mistake... i was gonna buy back everyone but Simpson but I lapsed in the 5 minute interval during which they all sold... (you can bid on your own players). So instead, I just got a nice core of 3 guys, (possibly overpayed a bit by 100-250k for both my bigs)... who would still be very good players in d3. They're yet to appear on the leaderboards due to insufficient number of games played (Gapejevas would be on PPG and rebounds, auersmacher on rebounds). Generally happy with the performances, Getting the cheapest production players just to help me out with promotion... around those big 3.

2. Mercy Buckets

Just lost to Generals, but I'm calling it a one off due to inferior enthusiasm and a gamble with his tactics in that game. Defensively very solid, I think he misses that raw offense Durchi provided before his injury though, offensive players are always more fun, although defensive guys may work better in the long run. I always gotta mention my beautiful roster before I sold my entire team, 15 OD at SG, 11 OD at PG, 13 OD/9 ID at SF, 12 ID/8 OD PF, 13 ID C..... now that's defense ! Before i start boasting about my OLD roster.... I think the 20k C will give him the edge over Generals in the next meeting since he actually had bad game shape for the loss(unless someone else takes care of generals!)... just needs to be smarter with his line up decisions. I expect Buckets to win the conference, he does have the best record in there for a reason.

3. Washington Generals

Nice roster mate. not the best defense in the league, but not the worst either. More offensive minded than myself or buckets though, he's easily got over 150+ more points than either of us. However, I like this roster. Young guys to build around, compared to buckets who will probably have to sell off his older guys next season. Generals just need to keep adding pieces, over the next season and a half and should be ready for d3 if he plays it smart with his spending. His current lot would make for a very strong d3 bench. Yes bench... not starters. I wish i could have those guys with me in d3 (let's not get carried away, nothing is ever guaranteed, i could mess up promotion like I did last season). Anyway. I like where Generals are heading, keep adding pieces, slowly. Careful with the overpriced market though. Maybe Fleck needs a backcourt buddy.

4. Green Peppers

I'm still leaving him 4th despite the slip up to Condors. They've been a constant in the playoffs in the Big 8. The GM is smart, however, has a liking for the old guys. Those players decline throughout the season, compared to, let's say General's players, who may not be as good, but in the long run would be a better investment because their skills won't be dropping. I'll expect him to stay 3rd but won't be able to touch the top 2 in playoffs.

5. I Believe That We Will Win

Great team name ! Anyway. GM's been smart. Doing some great stuff. I believe they will manage to fight off the competition for 4th, despite that loss to Strike Club yesterday. It doesn't matter much, just happier fans and better attendance =) Not much to say roster wise, he's clearly in the process of building and doesn't really have an identity yet. My team, Iguanas, have traditionally been a strong front court and defensive team. Generals have always been offensive minded, etc. That's our identity. IBTWWW needs to find theirs.

6. Tartans

Well.... Tartans did not play his best team or anything near it for that matter against me yesterday. I believe I have a slight idea why, but it won't voice it. Anyway, he's got a strong bigman in Cesario Rapiz, I havent seen his 19k guard enough to c

Last edited by BarcaSwag at 7/1/2015 3:16:02 PM

Looks like Green Peppers were a bit too high...The Condors just schooled them.

Ha yes, i saw, it's probably the isolation, can be a weird offense sometimes.

but nevermind that, great win ! Maybe you can grab that 4th playoff spot ???

Looks like Condors will definitely have a say on the top 4 standings

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I ran out of characters in the main post. So i'll continue here.

6. Tartans

As i was saying, his core is old though, that mean's they'll be declining, I know what his general goals are right now, though. I think it would be better served selling and taking the weekly income to prepare for a run next season, which I believe is what he's trying to do.

7. Clairemont Condors

From a team struggling to avoid relegation to making a major upset against a top 3 team in the conference. Condors have a nice roster, reminds me of the Generals a bit. I think they can contend for the top spot in the conference next season with a few additions. Remember, there's a nice bonus for promoting, 300k and attendance bonuses ! Lots of cash will roll in even if you do badly in d3. Just a thought. Could possibly grab that 4th playoff spot and make some more upsets along the way... keep a eye on them.

8. Bologna's Best Bandits

Something of a golden state warriors but not quite as talented haha. Very outside oriented team who get a lot of points in transition due to turnovers (the full court press). That FCP is also an enemy though, it's the fastest pace offense in run and gun combined with the fastest paced defense in full court press = low stamina players will struggle. Got a couple good shooters, one of whom one the 3 point contest. Doesn't look to be attempting to improve the team much though ? I'm not sure what he's doing. Could also be a contender with the proper front court additions and a strengthened bench.

will continue soon...

Last edited by BarcaSwag at 7/1/2015 3:23:41 PM

Green Peppers are way too high.

Last edited by Janssen99 at 7/20/2015 12:59:17 AM

You're right, he should probably be in the bottom 4

Lol you are 22-0 and you have 3 players. Not much competition this season

Had a better overall team before i sold everyone lol.

I think that set of 10 would beat my current 10 despite the 3 super players.

To be fair, i bought guys that could dominate in d3 as well, and i had the cash to do it...

Playoffs about to begin, and my predictions for tonight are-

Green Peppers 3. vs Washington Generals 2. - Peppers pulled out a win on generals recently, but I think they showed this too early, going for a generals win since i believe he'd learn from the loss.

Mercy Buckets 1. Vs Team Turn Up 4. - pretty good team for a 4th seed, TTU should cause buckets some problems, but I think he'll edge it.

Tartans 2. vs Bologna 3. - His inside game will be too much for bologna. and bologna's backcourt won't be strong enough to abuse tartan's weakness there.

Trini Iguanas 1. vs Star Shooters 4 - relatively new team in shooters, my star power should see me through easily enough.

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Relegation playoffs.

I believe that we will win vs Spartans - should be an easy series for the boys from big 8

WC Strike Club vs Vinny's Mafia - should really be in the top 4, but the manager isnt active enough... should blowout mafia every game, easily and secure their safety.

Matches beginning now, will keep my eye on upsets in big 8 playoffs =)

If Mercy Buckets hadn't have done crunchtime, like I did, I probably would've won. Best of luck to you all!

I didn't set any lineups this week, didn't change the enthusiasm which is why we had the same. For comparison, I also didn't set minutes for my better SF and PF at all. Good game.

Back to back Big 8 Conference Champs here in League IV.11, despite my bench trying to give the game back to Mercy Buckets in the 4th. Now here's to see if we can make noise in the Finals.