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With that guy I would use Run N Gun. Since you are adding vets, you may want to add a PG type player.

I normally don't like to suggest builds because its one of my secrets that I am hoping will help me advance to Div II someday
Its one of the few secrets I like to keep because I spent a lot of time constructing my team to be able to be somewhat salary efficient.

I would suggest you check out the http://bb-usa.net/club/planner.php you can use training planner to help evaluate different builds. It comes in handy when comparing two players of the same salary. That will get you started. I would also say that overall when you are comparing players its good to consider total skill points. For instance in the player you bought as is he really is only good at PG/SG. If he more added handling/driving/inside shot/inside defense he would still be at about the same salary but much more efficient.

Post game player ratings are also a pretty good indicator of how good a player is. Some stuff to consider ;)

Tough, your D4 league might as well be a D3 league just by looking at it.

Well, I'm only planning on using him in D5 as a starter, I'm going to try to get a better, more well-rounded guy for D4 once I get there. (Also, I agree with what Jahill said, your league is crazy competitive for a D4 league)

In regards to my tactics, I'm going to try out Patient and see how that works out. I think it would be best for my players, since they're all the scrubs I started out with and have terrible ratings, especially in stamina, to just pass it off to Duchovný without the pressure of hurrying it up and in the process, using lots of stamina. However, I'm currently only experimenting, so this isn't definitely what I'm going with permanently, at least until I figure out if it's the most viable option for me.

Tough, your D4 league might as well be a D3 league just by looking at it.

You are off your rocker. That league couldn't hold a candle to D.III.

If you make sure you keep a healthy weekly income that allows you to save/invest some money, you should balance your expenses on new players (if you can afford to cut down your weekly income if you're on the high side and need some reinforcements to win) and expending your arena (if you're winning but your income is low).

yea, our league stinks in big men and well, those guards you see there, most of them are the ordinary guards....not the extra-ordinary ones (the ones who are for LI and balanced)

Okay, just got (4844751) for 52K. I know he's old but he should be able to help me for this season ans possibly the next. Here's his stats:
Jump Shot: proficient Jump Range: mediocre
Outside Def.: prominent ↓ Handling: wondrous
Driving: prolific Passing: prominent
Inside Shot: mediocre Inside Def.: inept
Rebounding: pitiful Shot Blocking: awful
Stamina: proficient Free Throw: average

Experience: wondrous

What tactic should I use now? I'm thinking Motion or RnG.

I would go with RnG. They both have outstanding stamina. The only concern will be managing game shape but since you are out of the cup that should not be too much of an issue.

You should add a center or power forward that can rebound and play defense to beat Kool Aiders next week. You will have an advantage with Enthusiasm so if you play normal you should win.

After that you may want to consider adding a couple backups around the 6-10 salary range. From there you should be set for the season with a goal of winning the rest of the games so you can get into the playoffs.

Okay, I followed your advice and purchased another player, a PF, (10409331), for 52K. Stats are:

Jump Shot: strong Jump Range: respectable
Outside Def.: atrocious Handling: awful
Driving: pitiful Passing: atrocious
Inside Shot: strong Inside Def.: prominent
Rebounding: proficient Shot Blocking: average
Stamina: mediocre Free Throw: awful

Experience: respectable

Think it was a good purchase? I'm gonna be running a RnG offense still, so the 8 JS and 7 JR should be helpful. Should I play him on defense as a C for my game against Kool Aiders to match up against his star C? Overall, I think now I'm in pretty good shape to go for a playoff spot now, and if I keep expanding my arena and adding more pieces, maybe younger ones once I get the money, I should be able to promote this season.

Personally, I think you spent to much time (and money) listening to everyone's advice, and you didn't give enough time to see how your team will perform to see if any of these additions were necessary.

The biggest problem you will face is the age of your players. Depending on the strength of your league, it could be possible to win a D.V league with your roster. However, your most important players are all over 33, which means they will get worse over time. So even if you win the championship this season, you will have to replace your winning pieces rather than adding strength to them once you get to D.IV.

My advice to you is to take some time to play the game. Learn what works for you and what doesn't. See how the different strategies make the players perform and how your team progresses, then make adjustments. Above all else, take what is here on the forums with a grain of salt. What works for one team may not work for you.

I think most, if not all, of these additions, were quite necessary. My league seems to be pretty active for a D5 league, so I think it was worth it for me to take on a higher payroll.

I know my players are old, but they should all be good throughout the season, and if I promote, my guards should be able to start for me in D4, and my PF could be a backup. Considering that I should be filling most of my seats throughout this season, I should make enough money to continue expanding my arena, bringing in even more money through the arena. Plus, once I promote to D4, I'll be getting an extra 200K. So, once I get to D4, there are pretty much two possible paths I can take. I can sell my old players, getting what I can for them, and just save up for a good draft pick, then relegate back to D5 with a lot of cash saved up that should be able to get me some nice, younger pieces for the future, and promote me back into D4 in a much better position. Or, I can continue to use my old players until their skills drop enough to make them unplayable. When that happens, I'll have made enough from staying competitive to pay for one or two young players with good skillsets. Not to mention the fact that I'll be training my C prospects for the next few seasons, and I'll probably sell one of them and pocket the extra money. Along the way, I'll be expanding my arena a lot to maximize my profits. So overall, I think getting a few veterans to promote out of D5 was the right choice, although maybe it would have been better to save up for a few younger guys.