For anybody who plays the 2k series or just has some contributions/love/hate feel free to comment.
I picked the Celtics in association mode. I know how to play with them the best. I realized I never used the pf/c positions for offense AT ALL. Rondo, Ray, and Pierce just ran it all. So I retooled the C's big men for two reasons:
1. To get younger somewhere and bring in new talent.
2. To bring in scoring big men who can also play defense.
Follow me on my trade cycle and youll see my final product as it stands now. SOme trades I regret but some worked out beautifully so its all good. here we go...
1. Shaq, Kristic, and Von Wafer for Pietris, Robin Lopez and Larry hughes (FA pickup by PHX) -Loved this trade
2. KG, Green, and Dwest for Josh SMith and Jamal Crawford.
-Crawford was a bad deal but JSmoove was awesome!
3. Jamal crawford and Arroyo for Jameer Nelson and Brandon Bass. Jameer was crazy starting pg while Rondo was injured. Hes crying now that hes coming of the bench
4. JO and Big baby for Perk and Ibaka.
Thought this would be good for many reasons. Ibaka wanted to start and Perk took me a while to get used to.
5. Hughes and Bass for DeAndre Jordan and randy foye
Basically wanted to get rid of bass. And get a C
6. Lopez and Ibaka for Kurt Thomas and Taj Gibson.
Kurt Thomas at 38 is actually good on here and Gibson is a beast at both ends (offense more so)
7. Bradley for matt Barnes.
Probably shoudnt have done this but I was losing faith in Pietris. Bradley is actually like rondo in the game minus the passing and penetrating. He;s just as quick, solid defense, and can score. O well.
8. Foye for TA. Yup we brought Perk and TA back, everybody happy???
I did go a little trade crazy but its a fun time.
Current Celtics roster....
PG: Rondo, Nelson
SG: Ray, TA
SF: The Truth, Barnes, Pietris
PF: JSmoove, Gibson
C: Perk, Thomas, Jordan
I would trade Ray if I was really intent on getting younger but man he throws cold blooded dagers in 2k. Crazy shooting. PG PF and C positions all have young up and comers. 2-3 years (seasons) I'll need the SG and SF to be messed with. But for now we have a good balance of defense (first priority) 3rd best in the league, with plenty of offensive fire power. Rondo leads the league in assists, and JSmoove is currently topping the list for MVP and defensive player of the year.
I really like having smith, this team can run, shoot, and defend. And we lead the league in blocks and steals by a wide margin.
Downside, we are 18-14 right now after starting 8-2. Trades killed morale but we're set now and chemistry is building now. This is a fun team (probably in real life too)