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How about Lebron finishing second and Wade third in defensive of the year award voting?
That should tell you something.

Man i never said that those players are not great. They are. I just rate Kobe above them. Thats all.

Hey guys, can we somewhat pretend to stay a little bit on topic here?

My best rookie plays better D than Kobe, but not as good as Lebron.

That better

Indeed ;)

my best cookie's name is KB.

I hope he will be my MJ@@

What is the max. age for a rookie? I think I'll be in the market for some fresh young meat soon as training 24yo's is like watching paint dry.

My current youngest guy is 22... can I classify him as a rookie?

Jump Shot: prominent Jump Range: strong
Outside Def.: respectable Handling: strong
Driving: prolific Passing: average
Inside Shot: marvellous Inside Def.: tremendous
Rebounding: respectable Shot Blocking: respectable
Stamina: inept Free Throw: pitiful
Experience: awful

He should pop in OD this week and JS next week then Im at a crossroads. Originally I thought Id train him up to Sensational OD but it really will take a long long time. He will get RB training in the future (once ive bought 2 new trainees). Do I stick to my original plan?

Im looking for contrary opinions and reasons against training OD (if there is any). If you could allocate 10 more skill ups to him over 2 seasons what would you give him and why?

What is the max. age for a rookie? I think I'll be in the market for some fresh young meat soon as training 24yo's is like watching paint dry.

My current youngest guy is 22... can I classify him as a rookie?

Jump Shot: prominent Jump Range: strong
Outside Def.: respectable Handling: strong
Driving: prolific Passing: average
Inside Shot: marvellous Inside Def.: tremendous
Rebounding: respectable Shot Blocking: respectable
Stamina: inept Free Throw: pitiful
Experience: awful

He should pop in OD this week and JS next week then Im at a crossroads. Originally I thought Id train him up to Sensational OD but it really will take a long long time. He will get RB training in the future (once ive bought 2 new trainees). Do I stick to my original plan?

Im looking for contrary opinions and reasons against training OD (if there is any). If you could allocate 10 more skill ups to him over 2 seasons what would you give him and why?

Superfly, you have been around a lot longer than me, and probably know alot more about the game than i do. But I'll still give you a contrary opinion.

Not sure what his height is, but if it's not too high, train his OD until proficient, and then train JS, and DV/HN. (I would guess that he is tall based on his current skills) You could make a very nice SF out of him.

If he is too tall, then your original plan would prob be best, and I would throw in some passing training.

That's my 2 cents...

Sure ive been about but somedtsfinest has too and he has put together a great roster on a fraction of what I spend.... I guess the reason I threw out the question is because im pretty set in my ways/beliefs now and having watched how a couple of other high profile managers have put together decent rosters slightly differently to me am curious to learn if I can be coaxed into doing things differently.

Ive always trained my players the same way and Im interested to learn how other managers go about building players as I will be buying 2 trainees (shells) to build again soon and if I know what my training is like for this guy I know what starting skills I will want to purchase on the new guys.

I think the argument for and against having RB on a guard will never truly be resolved - I believe the benefit of having more balanced players gives you an edge training wise as a respectable RB can get away with playing at PF if you are wanting to train a PF/C in a guard skill... any player with atroc/pit even if cheaper salary wise is tougher to switch positions.

The guy in question is 6'6.