NBA '99/BBS Team [Archive]

Strathclyde Eagle

18-01-2002, 10:53 PM

Back creating another custom team for my own relaxation time. Yes, I know it is an old version, but EA Sports have done well enough out of me throughout the years and I can't be bothered to upgrade.

So, a BBS team... anyone want to pick their number and position (point guard, shooting guard, small forward, big forward and "center" [American spelling]). If you can indicate your height that's useful too.

Thanks. :p

g23

18-01-2002, 11:24 PM

At Forward, at 6-6, from Balham and wearing #23, g23! (crowd goes mental)

I've gone for 'forward' as MJ's new position, but mostly used to play SF if you want to put me there. I'm currently weighing in at around 217, have excellent defensive skills an OK dribble (but can't go left very well) am a decent rebounder but not much good from beyond the arc. Reliable at the stripe and awkward under the boards. Can bring the ball up in transition and play point forward on occasion. In truth, I'm much more of a Scottie than a Mike, but that's not too tragic.

BTW 'big forward'? The Mailman might correct you somewhat forcefully! Think he'd prefer Power Forward!

Strathclyde Eagle

18-01-2002, 11:31 PM

Mental block I'm afraid. :confused:

I'll be on the look out for Malone. If he wants out of Utah that much maybe he'll head my way. :eek:

jlmatthews

19-01-2002, 12:33 AM

At Center, a lefty, 6'7, from Ball State University - Jaaaaaasssssooooonnnnnnn Maaaaaaaaaatthewssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve in Phoenix

19-01-2002, 12:40 AM

At 5-4 and 145.. you literally never see him coming.. number 77 Steve in Phoenix! Equally useless at shooting and defending.

OK OK
Im really 6-0 and 160 but I might as well be the first size when it comes to basketball..

Strathclyde Eagle

19-01-2002, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by jlmatthews
At Center, a lefty, 6'7, from Ball State University - Jaaaaaasssssooooonnnnnnn Maaaaaaaaaatthewssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that a subtle request for 67 or something? ;)

jlmatthews

19-01-2002, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle

Is that a subtle request for 67 or something? ;)

I did forget to put that I want #13 though, for Glen 'Big Dog' Robinson.

LLCOOLSTEVE

20-01-2002, 10:48 PM

ok ok, coming out of the depths of sussex, destined to rule the arc at a court near you, at shooting guard and wearing number 15 in honour of vince..............LL!!!!! @ "6"4 and weighing in at (erm only know in stones!!! 13stone)

LL is a rookie out of playa university where he averaged 19.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5 assists in 33 mins last year, and this highly scouted guard turned down playing alongside "air canada" once he heard of the oppurtinity to play alongside center and returning favourite Jason Mathews.

LL also brings a FG% of .818 and .715 from beyond the arc as well as a FT % of .921..........

:p

jlmatthews

21-01-2002, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by LLCOOLSTEVE
and this highly scouted guard turned down playing alongside "air canada" once he heard of the oppurtinity to play alongside center and returning favourite Jason Mathews.

Who wouldn't?? ;)

Latvian Eagle

21-01-2002, 01:54 AM

Small Forward at 5'6" and I dunno how much I weigh :confused: #25 Jimmi Buckley :p

The Omen

21-01-2002, 04:47 PM

From Surrey, the man they know as "Bean Pole", comes The Omen!!! Standing at 6ft 1, and only 10 1/2 stone - this guy can squeze through the smallest of gaps! Plays Point Guard and wears the number #22 vest.

Daddy Long

21-01-2002, 04:52 PM

At 6'7" and 14 - 15ish stone I'll play anywhere you fancy. Speciality bomb thrower. Number 47

GUCCI Eagle

21-01-2002, 04:55 PM

All net baby, all net.

g23

21-01-2002, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by LLCOOLSTEVE
LL also brings a FG% of .818

Yikes! Are you George Mikan?

LLCOOLSTEVE

24-01-2002, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by g23

Yikes! Are you George Mikan?

:clown:

jlmatthews

24-01-2002, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by g23

Yikes! Are you George Mikan?

I hope not. Can Mikan even run anymore??

Strathclyde Eagle

25-01-2002, 03:26 PM

Just double-checking the line-up, and unlike the rest of my custom teams comprised of my friends this one has a definite size advantage (with the current exception of Latvian).

I've made the current starting line up as this:

SF - g23
PF - Daddy Long (doubles as a centre when jl draws what I suspect will be inevitable foul trouble)
C - jlmatthews
SG - LLCoolSteve
PG - Steve in Phoenix

In regard to Steve in Phoenix's number there's no problems with that in Basketball, but didn't Muresan wear #77 when he was in the NBA? If I've got that wrong please correct me. However if I'm right can we get Steve to do his own version of the hilarious Snickers advert that used to show in the States? :D

Strathclyde Eagle

26-01-2002, 12:17 AM

Here's g23's first shot chart. Maybe he's not worthy of the #23? ;)

cumbrian_eagles

26-01-2002, 03:39 AM

aye, put me down either 99 or 00, any position although I'm better on the bench ;) 5"11 12st12

LLCOOLSTEVE

26-01-2002, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Here's g23's first shot chart. Maybe he's not worthy of the #23? ;)

no way, what a disgrace!!!! bench him!!!!! :D

jlmatthews

27-01-2002, 08:07 AM

I'd like a shot chart please Mr. Tony.

Strathclyde Eagle

29-01-2002, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by jlmatthews
I'd like a shot chart please Mr. Tony.

I'll produce one for you the next time I play Jason. I do remember the last time I played as the BBS team you did produce a very nice left-handed dunk over the opposition's centre.

The team rebounds like no other custom team I've put together. Sweeps up just about everything on the defensive end and quite a lot on the offensive side too. The only problem is when I activate one of the guards and then press the jump key accidentally.

BTW Steve in Phoenix is deadly from 3 point land!

Once I've put together enough custom teams I'll put a league together and we'll see how the BBS team does. :)

Feather

29-01-2002, 03:43 PM

Can I be a reserve or am I too late?

Strathclyde Eagle

29-01-2002, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Feather
Can I be a reserve or am I too late?

Not too late at all. Just quote your name, height, number and favoured position.

Feather

29-01-2002, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle

Not too late at all. Just quote your name, height, number and favoured position.

Ian Feather
6'2"
25
PG

g23

29-01-2002, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Here's g23's first shot chart. Maybe he's not worthy of the #23? ;)

Us #23s merely use your taunts as motivation. Remember what MJ did a couple of weeks ago immediately following his worst points-scoring performance ever? I'm not sure how these new-fangled electronic gaming devices work, but you better look out for a 50-pointer next time.

You're right about Muresan - several 7-footers have worn their height.

I'd always thought of Steve in Phoenix as a king of Steve Kerr figure - guess I was right!

Strathclyde Eagle

29-01-2002, 07:19 PM

I think I'll have to take the opportunity to have a full 48 minute game (I normally just play 3 minute quarters) and see what I can do!

BTW I'm playing on my boring old PC. Even with my relatively new graphics card it doesn't recommend showing the game with a crowd in the background. Still, it is the gameplay I'm interested in and that's superb on the whole.

The game is probably around on the cheap now if anyone is interested in getting it. I'd fully recommend it.

jlmatthews

29-01-2002, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by g23

Us #23s merely use your taunts as motivation. Remember what MJ did a couple of weeks ago immediately following his worst points-scoring performance ever?

Got divorced??:confused: ;)

Steve in Phoenix

30-01-2002, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle

BTW Steve in Phoenix is deadly from 3 point land!

Once I've put together enough custom teams I'll put a league together and we'll see how the BBS team does. :)

:eek:

Uh, yeah. Thats what Im like in real life too of course :D Excellent game, I should buy it methinks.

king of Steve Kerr what? Is this an insult or wat? You wanna take it outside g23? :)

Strathclyde Eagle

30-01-2002, 01:29 AM

Steve Kerr used to be very good at taking it from outside - he was (is?) a prolific three-point shooter and won the three point contest... er (struggling with the old memory!), at least once!

Point Guard for the Bulls in the second set of three-peats - 1996 to 1998.

Steve in Phoenix

30-01-2002, 01:37 AM

Ah.. so g23 is saying Im an old has-been is that it?

Strathclyde Eagle

30-01-2002, 03:04 AM

I'll let him answer that. :)

jlmatthews

30-01-2002, 04:02 AM

Hey Steve - Don't let Gavin punk you out like that. I got your back dawg!!

*see Shaq vs, Kobe, Now me vs. Gavin !! :grrr: :grrr: :veryangry

Show some love for your teammates Gavin. Punk! ;)

Strathclyde Eagle

30-01-2002, 04:22 AM

ROFLMHO!

I know it is still January but this has to be an early contender for post of the year. :)

Strathclyde Eagle

30-01-2002, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Feather

Ian Feather
6'2"
25
PG

Almost forgot that Latvian already had the #25 jersey. Do you want 52 instead? (The only numbers taken so far are 13, 15, 22, 23, 25, 47, 77 and 99)

This Friday the Mrs is working late, so hopefully I'll have time to play a full 48-minute game. I'll try and remember to set the fatigue settings to get some substitutions going, as well as trying to get g23 his 50 point haul.

The opponents will be fellow custom team Gleberry Vineyard, a team made up of my best friend at university and some of his friends. Quite a short team, should make shooting and rebounding a bit easier. :p Like the BBS team they currently only have nine players on their roster, so the fatigue factor might be quite interesting. (I know, it's only a game!)

Incidentally there is quite a cool feature whereby some surnames get picked up by the commentators and are therefore included in the commentary. I said I won't use real names on this thread, but if you've got the same surname as an NBA player of the recent past it's likely you'll be referred to by your name, and not just your number. I know, tiny things please tiny minds... :)

What stats do people want reports of?

g23

30-01-2002, 08:17 PM

I have the same surname as 'Sleepy-Eyed' Sam Perkins, late of Seattle.

Steve - chill! Kerr comparisons are compliments. SK kind of replaced John Paxson as one of the only people on the Bulls MJ trusted with the big shots at crucial times (kind of an anti-Kukoc). If memory serves, Kerr drained the winner that clinched the 5th championship.

Feather

30-01-2002, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Almost forgot that Latvian already had the #25 jersey. Do you want 52 instead? (The only numbers taken so far are 13, 15, 22, 23, 25, 47, 77 and 99)

Can I fight him for it?

OK, I'll be #1 instead.

jlmatthews

30-01-2002, 09:35 PM

Don't lert him butter you up Steve. He just wants to be a more prolific scorer and can't do tyht with your point scoring prowess out on the court. Stand strong brotha!

g23

30-01-2002, 09:47 PM

There's no I in team jl! I'm depending on you to clog the lane and Steve to keep the perimeter D honest so I can find the seams. I'll settle for 2ppg as long as we're winning.

(I must try to remember this isn't a real team!)

jlmatthews

30-01-2002, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by g23
There's no I in team jl!

But there is a 'me'. :)

g23

30-01-2002, 10:39 PM

But there's no D in jlmatthews, and no O either, so what're you doing on the team?! :)

Strathclyde Eagle

31-01-2002, 12:55 AM

Some highly amusing jibes going on here. :)

BTW isn't the popular saying "There's no 'I' in team, but there is in 'equipe'."? Can't remember where I heard that now - I think it may have been in an article about the Montreal Expos.

Getting off topic here - I 'gise immensely!

Lots of guards on this team. Anyone want to nominate more forwards?

Steve in Phoenix

31-01-2002, 01:08 AM

In Tanganyika, the phoenix bird is a religious symbol. They believe it lays golden eggs in threes. It is high and mighty and ignores the trivialities of the clamoring fans (see media) or challenging teammates. I am that creature and shall ignore all chilling taunts. From now on you may call me mister phoenix.*

(*see Shaq's recent elephant comments :))

Just like to add this has nothing to do with my realisation g23 is about a foot taller and five stone heavier :D

jlmatthews

31-01-2002, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by g23
But there's no D in jlmatthews, and no O either, so what're you doing on the team?! :)

Oh, thats fine, have a go at me for standing up for a teammate that you have no respect for. Honestly Mr. 23. **** off you ****!

;) :D

Strathclyde Eagle

31-01-2002, 04:11 PM

Thanks to everyone who's got back to me with their real names. Only waiting to hear from LLCoolSteve now.

We have a current roster of nine players (the game allows a maximum roster size of 15), including three point guards. :eek:

Here it is at present:

C, #13, jlmatthews
SG, #15, LLCoolSteve
SF, #23, g23
PF, #47, Daddy Long
PG, #77, Steve in Phoenix
PG, #22, The Omen
SF, #25, Latvian Eagle
SG, #99, Cumbrian Eagles
PG, #1, Feather

No back-up power forwards or centres. jl and Daddy Long are going to need Lucozade on an IV drip after each game if that doesn't change!

Daddy Long

31-01-2002, 04:17 PM

I'm a power forward...quality. I like to think of myself as a Malone-type PF only whiter, thinner and not as talented.

jlmatthews

31-01-2002, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
No back-up power forwards or centres. jl and Daddy Long are going to need Lucozade on an IV drip after each game if that doesn't change!

Hey, none of that Lucozade sh!te for me thank you. I'll have my extreme Melon Gatorade anyday.

Sorry Coach. I'll just shut up now. :)

Strathclyde Eagle

31-01-2002, 08:25 PM

Rightho, we have everyone's name. The BBS roster will be ready to go with the initial nine-man squad.

By the way I've just looked up a box score on the ESPN website and I'll use the game stats to report the same stats they report, namely:
Name, Position, Minutes, Shots Made/Attempted, 3pt Made/Attempted, Free Throws Made/Attempted, Offensive Rebounds, Total Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks, Turnovers, Personal Fouls, Total Points.

I'll see if there's some way I can put them into a table for ease of reading on the site as well.

jlmatthews

31-01-2002, 08:34 PM

YOu Da Man Strathclyde Eagle.

LLCOOLSTEVE

31-01-2002, 08:35 PM

is there a prefered staring lineup???

aplogies if there is and i have missed it somewhere..........

Daddy Long

31-01-2002, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by jlmatthews

Hey, none of that Lucozade sh!te for me thank you. I'll have my extreme Melon Gatorade anyday.

Sorry Coach. I'll just shut up now. :)

Coach, is pro-plus a banned substance? What about mouthwash? I am sponsored by Hi-Tec and have some particularly tasteful white and orange trainers to wear. Will this reflect badly on my chances of making the team? Coach?

Daddy Long

31-01-2002, 08:40 PM

Sorry coach. Just realised I've made a terrible mistake. I've got sneakers not trainers.

Strathclyde Eagle

31-01-2002, 08:54 PM

C - jlmatthews
PF - Daddy Long
SF - g23
SG - LLCoolSteve
PG - Steve in Phoenix

Not sure what I'm going to do with substitions at the moment. I might just make life easy for myself and see if there is an automatic setting - saves me getting muddled up and putting our 5'6" backup Small Forward in at Centre!

I have another custom team ready. See if you can guess the theme from the starters' heights, weights and numbers:

C - #5, 7'1", 235
PF - #14, 6'6", 250
SF - #8, 6'7", 210
SG - #9, 6'6", 198
PG - #15, 6'9", 220

Strathclyde Eagle

02-02-2002, 01:30 AM

CPFC BBSers 117, Gleberry Vineyard 90

Quarter-by-Quarter
CPFC BBSers 28-22-32-35 117
G. Vineyard 20-21-24-25 90

Individual players:

Name, minutes, shots made/shots, 3pts made/att., FT made/att, rebounds (offensive), blocks, assists, fouls, steals, turnovers, points.
g23, 43 minutes, 24/45, 1/3, 2/2, 13(0), 3, 2, 3, 1, 4, 51
jlmatthews, 42, 10/16, 0/0, 1/1, 5(1), 2, 6, 4, 3, 2, 21
LLCoolSteve, 39, 8/12, 0/1, 0/0, 6(3), 4, 2, 2, 4, 1, 16
Steve in Phoenix, 39, 6/18, 3/7, 0/0, 7(0), 1, 12, 1, 2, 3, 15
Daddy Long, 47, 4/6, 0/0, 0/0, 15(3), 3, 6, 1, 2, 2, 8
Latvian Eagle, 10, 1/2, 0/0, 0/0, 1(0), 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 2
Cumbrian Eagles, 6, 1/1, 0/0, 0/0, 3(1), 0, 1, 1, 0, 1, 2
Feather, 9, 1/3, 0/0, 0/0, 1(0), 0, 2, 0, 2, 1, 2
The Omen, 2, 0/3, 0/0, 0/0, 1(1), 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 :( (You almost got a layup in the last few seconds but it was blocked)

Good performance team! :p

(Forgot the shot charts, sorry jl!)

cumbrian_eagles

02-02-2002, 02:39 AM

Nice to see that i scored :p not a hard tally to beat in future games :D

jlmatthews

02-02-2002, 07:27 AM

SWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTT Strathclyde!!!!!!

I love it. kwepp up the good work Sir. :):):)

PS. I am drunk :):):)(

jlmatthews

02-02-2002, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
CPFC BBSers 117, Gleberry Vineyard 90

g23, 43 minutes, 24/45, 1/3, 2/2, 13(0), 3, 2, 3, 1, 4, 51

*cough* Ball hog! *cough*

The Omen

04-02-2002, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
CPFC BBSers 117, Gleberry Vineyard 90

The Omen, 2, 0/3, 0/0, 0/0, 1(1), 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 :( (You almost got a layup in the last few seconds but it was blocked)

Good performance team! :p

(Forgot the shot charts, sorry jl!)

Sorry guys! I'll put some extra training in! :D

Daddy Long

04-02-2002, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle

Name, minutes, shots made/shots, 3pts made/att., FT made/att, rebounds (offensive), blocks, assists, fouls, steals, turnovers, points.

Daddy Long, 47, 4/6, 0/0, 0/0, 15(3), 3, 6, 1, 2, 2, 8

I am quite pleased with my general contribution to the team on the defensive side of things. My contribution to attacking play (ie scoring more points) could increase. I need glamour. I got a sponsorship to earn!

GO TEAM!

jlmatthews

04-02-2002, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Daddy Long

I am quite pleased with my general contribution to the team on the defensive side of things. My contribution to attacking play (ie scoring more points) could increase. I need glamour. I got a sponsorship to earn!

GO TEAM!

I think you have a sort of Dennis Rodman thing going. 18 boards is sweet. I think we are going ot have plaenty of offense, but defense wins championships!

:confused:

g23

04-02-2002, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
g23, 43 minutes, 24/45, 1/3, 2/2, 13(0), 3, 2, 3, 1, 4, 51

:) Don't mess with the big dawgs. Nice one Tony, had me worried with that PM though! Trust I'll be back to air-balls and elbows next time around.

Daddy Long

04-02-2002, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by jlmatthews

I think you have a sort of Dennis Rodman thing going. 18 boards is sweet. I think we are going ot have plaenty of offense, but defense wins championships!

:confused:

I feel better now thanks. I don't need to score. Have my baskets.

g23

04-02-2002, 09:53 PM

If you got that many boards, you can't have been too wary of the glass!

Daddy Long

04-02-2002, 09:55 PM

I respect the glass. I know my enemy and I outfox him at every opportunity.

LLCOOLSTEVE

07-02-2002, 10:31 PM

have we only played the one game then???!!! are we on the all-star break already???!!!! ;)

jlmatthews

15-02-2002, 08:24 PM

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LLCOOLSTEVE

18-02-2002, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by LLCOOLSTEVE
have we only played the one game then???!!! are we on the all-star break already???!!!! ;)

an awfully long all star break!!! :eek:

cumbrian_eagles

18-02-2002, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by LLCOOLSTEVE

an awfully long all star break!!! :eek:

You've got to allow for the less fit members of the team :rolleyes: Its hard work playing for 6 minutes :p

Latvian Eagle

18-02-2002, 01:58 AM

8ff

Wey I jus realised I'm in the team ........ lol

Strathclyde Eagle

18-02-2002, 05:41 PM

Apologies lads, I've been spending the Mrs' backshifts of late learning a bit of php. On her nightshift last Friday I should have played NBA Live, because I was getting more than a bit fed up with:

a) Being beaten by improbable comebacks in Madden 2002, and,
b) The form of the England cricket team in New Zealand.

I also got a grand total of one hour's sleep that night. Not good.

The Mrs is predominantely early shifts for the next two weeks. However, if anyone would like to contribute any more custom rosters (e.g. Oscar winning actors) that would be very useful.