Newman

I agree with everything you said. Although a huge talent, he needs to make better decisions on the court.

That trophy looks [expletive]ing fake. Some of the insights they posted in the 2K website is pretty good, especially impressed with the presentation work they did.

Don't forget, B-Roy is back to 100% as well, so this should be an interesting game.

I don't think Miller needs to start, but he definitely should play at least 25 minutes, so technically you can say he got starter minutes but starting off the bench.

Shane Battier, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd.

Shaq would stomp on anything in his way in the low post. Kobe/Shaq for sure.

Just started playing. Definitely got that 'fresh' feeling to it unlike the previous games.

^ I reckon Doc would go back to ABC rather than coach if he leaves the Celtics. Back on topic, this year determines everything for Spo. If the team falls anywhere short of a Championship, he's gone/demoted.

I hope he wasn't expecting Curry to take the blame. While I appreciate his courage, I think this means that even Monta acknowledges that Curry is the man at the moment for the Warriors and so he has to take a step back and take the role of the 2nd star.

I thought Mobley retired because of a heart problem? Any of the other 3 names would be a nice addition as insurance for Ray-Ray or PP needing some rest.

The Rockets are better off just using Chuck Hayes behind Miller as the 3rd C unless Yao is out completely.

Thomas won't return after all: Source Brian Cardinal, Bobby Simmons and Steve Novak are rumoured to be the candidates to replace him.

I am just going to turn on real FT%, but I agree, it's pretty hard to start off making free throws with the new one.

Maybe it's time to refer back to the original question: I am pretty sure Kobe is the 2nd starter during the Shaq era.

I don't think the term 'role-player' should be used to describe side-kicks. To me, except for strong exceptions (Celtics with Fantastic Four, Lakers with their Malone-Payton-Kobe-Shaq), there are 2-3 main players in every team and everyone else can be called a role player.

Gordon is a nice player and his performance just a week ago only enhances that opinion, but Mayo is still a special talent, just waiting to break out. Definitely going for Mayo.

Definitely Shane Battier. A true professional.

Hence why Eric Gordon stayed and Rondo left the team. Jennings is somewhat in the same mould as Rondo and Curry, with his outside shooting, definitely have an advantage in the FIBA team.

I can see Big Z or Dampier being content with a DNP-Coach's decision at times so I don't think PT would be a problem. Anthony, Haslem and Bosh are the only bigs who should definitely play every possible game.

Mike Posner - Please Don't Go

Well, in the Mavs only Dirk classifies as first-tier star, but Kidd, Marion and Butler or even Terry would definitely be second/third tier-stars. To keep with topic: Butler starts, both finish. Roddy B's energy can bring the Mavs some points at the first 2 quarters but as defence tightens that won't happen.

Anyone obtained the demo yet? I am still waiting for the PS3 one to come out. Sucks how 360 got theirs like 4 hours ago.

^ Nah he still got a huge contract with the Wizards. T-Mac could be another candidate if his stint with the Pistons doesn't work out.

It's quite clear now that China is the ideal destination for any veterans that is unable to obtain a contract with an NBA team but AI would be MASSIVE in China as he is very, very popular there. Who would have thought that you may be able to see Iverson v Marbury in China in the not-so-distant future?

:o That is damn scary once you read the legal documents and understood what has happened.