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Title: CB Draft 2016 interest thread: 30 teams set; Draft slots round TODAY @ 11am!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on June 28, 2016, 03:20:13 PM
Lottery results start here (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=85804.msg2150067#msg2150067)


your nuts

What about his nuts?

It's not a bad idea, but I like Bradley too much.

Call me crazy but Lucky's comment made me long for the good ol' days of the Celticsblog Draft.

For the uninitiated CBD was a 30-team, 13-15 round draft where each GM builds a team. See the 2008 draft board (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=21682.0) and the 2013 rules (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67186.0) for a better sense of how it works

It's been hibernating for the last 2 summers — and supplanted in some ways by the DKC (shakes fist) — but was the greatest thing on the internet (IMO) for about 4-5 years (c. 2008-12).

I'm curious if folks would be interested in a revitalized go this summer. Don't know if I can full-on commish it but would work to make it happen. I would like to see the arguing demphasized (maybe through a playoffs where teams can make 1 press conf. post 1 followp and then voting; voting would make up 50% of the winner, a season-simulation the other 50%)

Anywho... this is just to start taking names:


1. Gainesville Celtic
2. Denis998
3. Evantime34
4. Who
5. Snively
6. Yoki_IsTheName
7. Celtic Fan Forever
8. Wdleehi
9. DinoGanga
10 Max215
11. Riah32
12. Champkind
13. Kane3387
14. Moranis
15. BigAltheFuture
16. The Rondo Show
17. Nickagenta
18. Airbelinelli
19. Pearljammer10
20. KGs Knee
21. green_bballers13
22. Lord of the King of the Thrones??? (aka TWW)
23. jpotter33
24. Dreamgreen
25. Celts Fan 508
26. Rondo2287
27. Bucketgetter
28. Jacigar
29. Soytiz
30. Smarticus

Alternates
1. Young Nick (said could only do late Aug/Early Sep)
2. Mkogav
3. RJ87

Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Denis998 on June 28, 2016, 03:41:08 PM
im down.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Evantime34 on June 28, 2016, 03:44:07 PM
I've done it every year that it's happened. I'm down for this year too.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Who on June 28, 2016, 03:44:21 PM
I'm interested.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: snively on June 28, 2016, 04:21:54 PM
I'm game.

That Pick 2 draft from a few years ago was loads of fun.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on June 28, 2016, 04:33:54 PM
Sign me up.

The DKC is a different beast, but I've been nostalgic for the good ol' Original Recipe CB Draft.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on June 28, 2016, 06:42:19 PM
Yes bring it back!! I'm in for sure!
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: wdleehi on June 28, 2016, 06:50:15 PM
I am in.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on June 28, 2016, 08:47:48 PM
Don't crucify me for this but: maybe we do strictly a draft with no trades to take out loads of confusion as to who ends up where and make it a strictly draft skills based exercise.. Thoughts?

It's been almost impossible to follow and keep up with all the moving pieces in the past. This would make the draft go a lot quicker and focus on a particular skill.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Rondo2287 on June 28, 2016, 10:16:18 PM
I'm down to read and provide some commentary but probs can't field a team
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: DinoGanga on June 28, 2016, 11:23:57 PM
In
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: max215 on June 29, 2016, 01:31:00 AM
Sounds fun, I'm in.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on June 29, 2016, 09:27:29 AM
Don't crucify me for this but: maybe we do strictly a draft with no trades to take out loads of confusion as to who ends up where and make it a strictly draft skills based exercise.. Thoughts?

It's been almost impossible to follow and keep up with all the moving pieces in the past. This would make the draft go a lot quicker and focus on a particular skill.

Hmmm... I actually like the trade discussions, but agree there are some folks who just take things tooooo far.

I have a couple minor tweaks in mind, but don't know that I'd want to do away with trades. but that's just me.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on June 30, 2016, 11:25:24 AM
We're at 10 and counting... Still plentyy of one to register your interest.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: wdleehi on July 06, 2016, 05:38:56 PM
Post holiday bump.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 10, 2016, 03:43:43 PM
Don't crucify me for this but: maybe we do strictly a draft with no trades to take out loads of confusion as to who ends up where and make it a strictly draft skills based exercise.. Thoughts?

It's been almost impossible to follow and keep up with all the moving pieces in the past. This would make the draft go a lot quicker and focus on a particular skill.

Hmmm... I actually like the trade discussions, but agree there are some folks who just take things tooooo far.

I have a couple minor tweaks in mind, but don't know that I'd want to do away with trades. but that's just me.

Understandable. Trades are fun but we definitely need some sort of limit/maximum in place. In the past it's been impossible to tell who has what players/picks with the massive amount of trades.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 10, 2016, 04:57:27 PM
Bumping this thread.

How many GM's do we have? We need to do this.

Join. Test your GM-ing skills, I'm talking to you, you people that think Danny Ainge should have traded/drafted for a different player.

Let's test those skills out.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: riah32 on July 10, 2016, 06:20:28 PM
I'm in
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: ChampKind on July 10, 2016, 07:40:37 PM
I'd play.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Kane3387 on July 11, 2016, 12:25:38 PM
I'm interested
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 11, 2016, 01:26:42 PM
Looks like we're about halfway there in terms of filling this up. I've been playing this since it first came to the blog, and even helped as a commish early on. One of my favorite online activities, that's for sure. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Moranis on July 11, 2016, 01:47:59 PM
I always like the historical drafts better, but time permitting would do this lesser version.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on July 11, 2016, 10:57:57 PM
I'll play for old time sake
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: The Rondo Show on July 11, 2016, 10:58:14 PM
I'm in
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: nickagneta on July 12, 2016, 02:14:00 AM
Depending on the dates of the draft.....I am in
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: airbelinelli on July 12, 2016, 08:35:17 AM
I'm in, let's do it
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: pearljammer10 on July 12, 2016, 11:22:03 AM
I'll give it a whirl. Count me in.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: indeedproceed on July 12, 2016, 12:41:56 PM
We (my wife and I) just had our second baby and we're in the middle of DKC Free Agency (https://www.reddit.com/r/dkcleague/), so I won't have the time (unless it is way later in the summer) but if anyone is on the fence, I encourage people to join. Especially first-timers who don't know if they can figure it out or not. You CAN figure it out. It WILL be more fun than you think. Advice to win: Don't take it too seriously, and don't pick LeBron, that's a cheat.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: KGs Knee on July 12, 2016, 01:00:55 PM
Depending on the start date, I will give this another chance.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 12, 2016, 01:20:23 PM
I wonder, where's triboy and Chris22 in all of this?

With those guys posting a lot of stuff about drafting and who's good and bad, I feel this is the perfect game for them.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Roy H. on July 12, 2016, 01:24:21 PM
We (my wife and I) just had our second baby and we're in the middle of DKC Free Agency (https://www.reddit.com/r/dkcleague/), so I won't have the time (unless it is way later in the summer) but if anyone is on the fence, I encourage people to join. Especially first-timers who don't know if they can figure it out or not. You CAN figure it out. It WILL be more fun than you think. Advice to win: Don't take it too seriously, and don't pick LeBron, that's a cheat.

I second this.  It's a good time.  I'm unofficially retired from the CB Draft, but other than the KG trade and the title run, it's the most fun I've had on this blog.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 12, 2016, 01:52:07 PM
We (my wife and I) just had our second baby and we're in the middle of DKC Free Agency (https://www.reddit.com/r/dkcleague/), so I won't have the time (unless it is way later in the summer) but if anyone is on the fence, I encourage people to join. Especially first-timers who don't know if they can figure it out or not. You CAN figure it out. It WILL be more fun than you think. Advice to win: Don't take it too seriously, and don't pick LeBron, that's a cheat.

I second this.  It's a good time.  I'm unofficially retired from the CB Draft, but other than the KG trade and the title run, it's the most fun I've had on this blog.

C'mon, Roy...

(http://i.imgur.com/q8TuB.gif)
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 01:59:43 PM
I wonder, where's triboy and Chris22 in all of this?

With those guys posting a lot of stuff about drafting and who's good and bad, I feel this is the perfect game for them.

I've purposely not reached out to any otehr posters but encourage anyone else to.

FWIW, we're at 20 of 30 teams (18 if the timing doesn't work for 2 GMs)

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WARNING: If this happens it's gonna be old-school and low-key. I really don't have the time or energy for someone turning this into who can overwhelm everyone else with 40,000 words and embeded synergy screen grabs. Go be Zach Lowe's intern if that's what you're looking for.  ;D

For me, it was fun to get to know other CB posters via who they picked, how they interacted, what *kind* of teams they built --- not how high they could turn the flames up.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 02:01:56 PM
We (my wife and I) just had our second baby and we're in the middle of DKC Free Agency (https://www.reddit.com/r/dkcleague/), so I won't have the time (unless it is way later in the summer) but if anyone is on the fence, I encourage people to join. Especially first-timers who don't know if they can figure it out or not. You CAN figure it out. It WILL be more fun than you think. Advice to win: Don't take it too seriously, and don't pick LeBron, that's a cheat.

Am I the only GM to not "win" with Lebron?!? (not that i'm bitter lol)
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 02:12:34 PM
If we end up doing this here are the roles that I'd love someone to take on (including folks not playing like IP and Roy if you like). THink about volunteering for:


A. Commish and/or Assistant to the Commissioner if I end up being commish which I'd rather not.

B. NBA Liver -- Doesn't involve drinking. One twist I'm considering is having someone putting the rosters into NBA Live (or something similar) and simulating the season and/or playoff matchups. These results woudl count for a PERCENTAGE of the final vote (maybe 40% simulation, 60% CB voting? 30/70?)

C. Keepr of the Rosters -- Making and updating daily the rosters on a CB post for the world to see.

D. David Stern Mafia -- 2 or 4 people who'd along with the commish vote on the very small number of potentially vetoable trades. Always prickly subject, but IMO DKC. Hopefully they'd get the position then do nothing -- sort of like Paul Gaston  8)

IMO, chilling out arguments, keeping things moving, having a good time.... those will be everyone's responsibility.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 12, 2016, 02:35:06 PM
If we end up doing this here are the roles that I'd love someone to take on (including folks not playing like IP and Roy if you like). THink about volunteering for:


A. Commish and/or Assistant to the Commissioner if I end up being commish which I'd rather not.

B. NBA Liver -- Doesn't involve drinking. One twist I'm considering is having someone putting the rosters into NBA Live (or something similar) and simulating the season and/or playoff matchups. These results woudl count for a PERCENTAGE of the final vote (maybe 40% simulation, 60% CB voting? 30/70?)

C. Keepr of the Rosters -- Making and updating daily the rosters on a CB post for the world to see.

D. David Stern Mafia -- 2 or 4 people who'd along with the commish vote on the very small number of potentially vetoable trades. Always prickly subject, but IMO DKC. Hopefully they'd get the position then do nothing -- sort of like Paul Gaston  8)

IMO, chilling out arguments, keeping things moving, having a good time.... those will be everyone's responsibility.

This would be easy to commish if not for the trades.

I do have a suggestion though, and I will be willing to help with this if needed be. Just to make it easy for us. A little modifier that will not at all kill the essence of CB Draft.

TRADE PERIODS.

I saw how confusing and crazy processing the trades, so what if we have dedicated day/s of nothing but just trade submissions, processing and roster updating to make it less confusing.

Here's my idea, we will pick 12 players, right? So we'll have a trade period at the end of every 4 rounds. For four rounds, we can discuss trades if we want, but we can't send trade proposals to the commissioner's. We can only do so on Trade Periods, a dedicated day for it.

We'll have a trade period a day before we start drafting, so people who want to trade their first round picks can do so. 

Then another one after the 4th round.

Another one after the 8th round.

And one final one after we finish drafting, for people who aren't happy with their team and want to retool.

The trade periods will be open from 6AM to 5PM Eastern time (that should give us time to process the trades and go on with drafting the next day).

I could help out processing the trades as long as there's no other drafting activity happening. I don't think I can do real time trades and draft and stuff.

If everyone is willing, I propose this plan. I would be willing to help out in this kind of scenario. I could process the trades, update the picks moving and available for each GM's and update rosters.

Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: nickagneta on July 12, 2016, 03:35:13 PM
Commished once before GC. Be happy to help anyway I can
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 12, 2016, 05:00:35 PM
We (my wife and I) just had our second baby and we're in the middle of DKC Free Agency (https://www.reddit.com/r/dkcleague/), so I won't have the time (unless it is way later in the summer) but if anyone is on the fence, I encourage people to join. Especially first-timers who don't know if they can figure it out or not. You CAN figure it out. It WILL be more fun than you think. Advice to win: Don't take it too seriously, and don't pick LeBron, that's a cheat.

(http://67.media.tumblr.com/fe88282eb9563c4e548dcee19ea3d625/tumblr_o9geir9ZNW1rtwmxqo1_250.gif)
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 12, 2016, 05:01:26 PM
I second this.  It's a good time.  I'm unofficially retired from the CB Draft, but other than the KG trade and the title run, it's the most fun I've had on this blog.

(http://67.media.tumblr.com/c6459baba8894457bda4f59cd4dbfa84/tumblr_o9geir9ZNW1rtwmxqo2_250.gif)
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 12, 2016, 05:03:02 PM
THE Walker Wiggle remembers.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 05:12:15 PM
I second this.  It's a good time.  I'm unofficially retired from the CB Draft, but other than the KG trade and the title run, it's the most fun I've had on this blog.

(http://67.media.tumblr.com/c6459baba8894457bda4f59cd4dbfa84/tumblr_o9geir9ZNW1rtwmxqo2_250.gif)

Also since i don't watch this show .... no Lord of the King of the Thrones references this year.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: green_bballers13 on July 12, 2016, 05:13:43 PM
I am interested in joining.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Kane3387 on July 12, 2016, 05:33:14 PM
Depending on the dates of the draft.....I am in

Yeah... What are dates and times etc
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 12, 2016, 05:50:15 PM
Also since i don't watch this show .... no Lord of the King of the Thrones references this year.

I'll now only accept trade offers that adress me by my new title.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 05:58:05 PM
Also since i don't watch this show .... no Lord of the King of the Thrones references this year.

I'll now only accept trade offers that adress me by my new title.

Does this mean you're in.... or are you just randomly accepting trade offers?
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 06:01:25 PM
Depending on the dates of the draft.....I am in

Yeah... What are dates and times etc

I'm guessing:

Aug 1-12 for the draft
playoffs Aug 15-20?

1st 5 rounds = 10 min/pick, 1 round a day; next 9 rounds 5 min/pick, 2 rounds a day

(and the GC Yahoo! H2H league rookie draft the week of Aug. 22-26 for those affected...)
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Young Nick on July 12, 2016, 06:18:14 PM
I am interested, but probably am out unless the start date is pushed back to late August or early September

if I can't join I'll just make fun of how bad airb is at these things
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 12, 2016, 09:25:37 PM
I am interested, but probably am out unless the start date is pushed back to late August or early September

if I can't join I'll just make fun of how bad airb is at these things

A number of folks have suggested the timing may affect whether they were in or not.

Just added a poll to the front page. Please vote

Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: wdleehi on July 12, 2016, 10:06:59 PM
I voted early August before I have to go back to work.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 14, 2016, 04:31:20 PM
This would be easy to commish if not for the trades.

I do have a suggestion though, and I will be willing to help with this if needed be. Just to make it easy for us. A little modifier that will not at all kill the essence of CB Draft.

TRADE PERIODS.

I saw how confusing and crazy processing the trades, so what if we have dedicated day/s of nothing but just trade submissions, processing and roster updating to make it less confusing.

Here's my idea, we will pick 12 players, right? So we'll have a trade period at the end of every 4 rounds. For four rounds, we can discuss trades if we want, but we can't send trade proposals to the commissioner's. We can only do so on Trade Periods, a dedicated day for it.

We'll have a trade period a day before we start drafting, so people who want to trade their first round picks can do so. 

Then another one after the 4th round.

Another one after the 8th round.

And one final one after we finish drafting, for people who aren't happy with their team and want to retool.

The trade periods will be open from 6AM to 5PM Eastern time (that should give us time to process the trades and go on with drafting the next day).

I could help out processing the trades as long as there's no other drafting activity happening. I don't think I can do real time trades and draft and stuff.

If everyone is willing, I propose this plan. I would be willing to help out in this kind of scenario. I could process the trades, update the picks moving and available for each GM's and update rosters.

I'm intrigued, Yoki. TP. I'd support trade periods, but to keep with the experience of Celtics Blog drafts past I'd suggest allowing for trades while draft picks are happening so long as they involve a pick that round. Trading up for a falling player or to jump ahead of a rival GM or trading back to avoid a tough choice are part of the fun.

I'd also suggest extending trade periods past 5PM for our GMs in other time zones.
Title: RUMOR: (as) the C's (you can) trade for B. Griffin in the Celticsblog Draft
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 14, 2016, 04:37:38 PM
I voted early August before I have to go back to work.

1. As of now it's 7-1 for August 1 isntead of Sep. 1 -- with 4 folks saying either is good.


2. All of y'all playing pretend GM over in the Sporting News: C's targeting Griffin, will make major deal soon (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86520.msg2144010#new) thread (I know I was earlier...) should sign up and be a REAL pretend GM  ;D
Title: Re: RUMOR: (as) the C's (you can) trade for B. Griffin in the Celticsblog Draft
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 14, 2016, 05:48:02 PM
Count me as a vote in any timeslot.

Is that allowed? LOL.
Title: Re: RUMOR: (as) the C's (you can) trade for B. Griffin in the Celticsblog Draft
Post by: hpantazo on July 14, 2016, 05:48:14 PM
I vote for August 1st. Edit: sorry , I thought for a moment this thread was about the H2H league draft.
Title: Re: 2016 CelticsBlog Draft interest thread(?)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 14, 2016, 05:50:43 PM
This would be easy to commish if not for the trades.

I do have a suggestion though, and I will be willing to help with this if needed be. Just to make it easy for us. A little modifier that will not at all kill the essence of CB Draft.

TRADE PERIODS.

I saw how confusing and crazy processing the trades, so what if we have dedicated day/s of nothing but just trade submissions, processing and roster updating to make it less confusing.

Here's my idea, we will pick 12 players, right? So we'll have a trade period at the end of every 4 rounds. For four rounds, we can discuss trades if we want, but we can't send trade proposals to the commissioner's. We can only do so on Trade Periods, a dedicated day for it.

We'll have a trade period a day before we start drafting, so people who want to trade their first round picks can do so. 

Then another one after the 4th round.

Another one after the 8th round.

And one final one after we finish drafting, for people who aren't happy with their team and want to retool.

The trade periods will be open from 6AM to 5PM Eastern time (that should give us time to process the trades and go on with drafting the next day).

I could help out processing the trades as long as there's no other drafting activity happening. I don't think I can do real time trades and draft and stuff.

If everyone is willing, I propose this plan. I would be willing to help out in this kind of scenario. I could process the trades, update the picks moving and available for each GM's and update rosters.

I'm intrigued, Yoki. TP. I'd support trade periods, but to keep with the experience of Celtics Blog drafts past I'd suggest allowing for trades while draft picks are happening so long as they involve a pick that round. Trading up for a falling player or to jump ahead of a rival GM or trading back to avoid a tough choice are part of the fun.

I'd also suggest extending trade periods past 5PM for our GMs in other time zones.

Oh yes, it is fun. That was the CB draft that i knew and got killed for so many times.

I just thought id present the idea just in case no one can act as commish. Im not sure i could handle hot trades on the fly, but with this, it gives me enough room to be able to process everything.

I want the old CB draft, this is just a compromise in case no one can run the trade situations.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: jpotter33 on July 15, 2016, 01:38:18 AM
Well, I'm not sure of all the details or how this works, but Max215 has talked me into it. I spend way too much time on here anyways, so I might as well do something productive while I'm here.

I also concur with (and voted for) the early August start date. My summer class that I'm teaching gets over then, and it'd be better for me to start before the fall semester starts up and I get pretty busy again.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Dino Pitino on July 15, 2016, 04:34:26 AM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 15, 2016, 11:50:16 AM
Well, I'm not sure of all the details or how this works, but Max215 has talked me into it. I spend way too much time on here anyways, so I might as well do something productive while I'm here.

I also concur with (and voted for) the early August start date. My summer class that I'm teaching gets over then, and it'd be better for me to start before the fall semester starts up and I get pretty busy again.

it's real easy.

It's a 30-team, 14-round draft where you have a team (say the Pelicans) and you build a team.

Lets say you have the #10 overall pick... and of the players still available (9 were already chosen) you think Isaiah Thomas is the best player (or the one you want the most), you pick him.

Or maybe you say "IT is the best player but i have him about equal to the next 10 guys" I'll post in the thread that the #10 pick is available.

Trades are discussed and consumated via PMs on Cblog. Some GMs never make a trade, some make 10+.... it's all based on how active you want to be.

Then with your next picks you try and build out a team based on the guys you've already picked... do you take a big guard to go with IT? A center next? trade the pick?

Draft times are assigned --  so if you're busy you can basically check in a few mins before your pick, see who's been taken and make your pick... like this:

Quote
With the 19th pick in 2nd round the NO Pelicans select

Acie Earl

The bold + red allows other GMs to quckly scan through the thread to see who's avail.

At the end you write a little press conf. describing your team, roles, why they're good,etc and the other GMs vote on which teams they think make the playoffs.

We'll probably do a slow round to choose teams, just to get people used to how it works...
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 15, 2016, 11:57:26 AM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.

a. each team's pick is due at a specific time. the teams before you can go early when they're up, but you always have until your time. For example:

picks will be listed like this (with the time being when your pick is due).

3. BOS - 11:30
4. PHI - 11:40
5. CHI - 11:50

Let's say we open the draft at 11, and the teams at 1 and 2 only take 5 mins each. So at 11:10 BOS is "on the clock". They now have 20 mins... if they only take 1 min, PHI is up at 11:11 but still has until 11:40. So you will never have LESS time than scheduled but you could have much more (this is to accomodate folks who can't be on the board constantly or have to pop in and out) and works very well.

It *is* everyone's responsiblity to read the board (in the first post of the draft thread) to see when their next pick is... you won't get reminders.

b. in your PROFILE / PRIVATE MESSAGING you can turn on a setting where you get a pop-up when you come to the forums if you have a PM (which is how other GMs will discuss trades with you).

c. There used to be there a setting that you could also get an email when you got a PM, but it doesn't work for me any more...

Hope those things help... it's all pretty simple... and if you just read through the old threads you should see how it works.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 15, 2016, 03:11:04 PM
We're close... could use 5-6 more GMs.


YOU will regret not participating :o
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Donoghus on July 15, 2016, 03:35:33 PM
::Checks to see if hell has frozen over yet::

Nope.   ;)

Available for advice, though.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 15, 2016, 04:03:44 PM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.

a. each team's pick is due at a specific time. the teams before you can go early when they're up, but you always have until your time. For example:

picks will be listed like this (with the time being when your pick is due).

3. BOS - 11:30
4. PHI - 11:40
5. CHI - 11:50

Let's say we open the draft at 11, and the teams at 1 and 2 only take 5 mins each. So at 11:10 BOS is "on the clock". They now have 20 mins... if they only take 1 min, PHI is up at 11:11 but still has until 11:40. So you will never have LESS time than scheduled but you could have much more (this is to accomodate folks who can't be on the board constantly or have to pop in and out) and works very well.

It *is* everyone's responsiblity to read the board (in the first post of the draft thread) to see when their next pick is... you won't get reminders.

b. in your PROFILE / PRIVATE MESSAGING you can turn on a setting where you get a pop-up when you come to the forums if you have a PM (which is how other GMs will discuss trades with you).

c. There used to be there a setting that you could also get an email when you got a PM, but it doesn't work for me any more...

Hope those things help... it's all pretty simple... and if you just read through the old threads you should see how it works.

I think another important thing to note is that it is sometimes difficult for people to get online at or around the time the pick is due because of work, school, etc..

We should include the option that people can send lists of picks in order of priority either to Commish/assistants or those who do not have a pick in front of them. Just something to note that might encourage people to play if scheduling could sometimes be an issue.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 15, 2016, 06:34:43 PM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.

a. each team's pick is due at a specific time. the teams before you can go early when they're up, but you always have until your time. For example:

picks will be listed like this (with the time being when your pick is due).

3. BOS - 11:30
4. PHI - 11:40
5. CHI - 11:50

Let's say we open the draft at 11, and the teams at 1 and 2 only take 5 mins each. So at 11:10 BOS is "on the clock". They now have 20 mins... if they only take 1 min, PHI is up at 11:11 but still has until 11:40. So you will never have LESS time than scheduled but you could have much more (this is to accomodate folks who can't be on the board constantly or have to pop in and out) and works very well.

It *is* everyone's responsiblity to read the board (in the first post of the draft thread) to see when their next pick is... you won't get reminders.

b. in your PROFILE / PRIVATE MESSAGING you can turn on a setting where you get a pop-up when you come to the forums if you have a PM (which is how other GMs will discuss trades with you).

c. There used to be there a setting that you could also get an email when you got a PM, but it doesn't work for me any more...

Hope those things help... it's all pretty simple... and if you just read through the old threads you should see how it works.

I think another important thing to note is that it is sometimes difficult for people to get online at or around the time the pick is due because of work, school, etc..

We should include the option that people can send lists of picks in order of priority either to Commish/assistants or those who do not have a pick in front of them. Just something to note that might encourage people to play if scheduling could sometimes be an issue.

Right! This is standard operating procedure for drafts here -- so much so I forgot to mention it!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 15, 2016, 09:00:55 PM
I don't mean to be a jerk, but if we have 26, I think that should be enough.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 15, 2016, 09:05:11 PM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.

a. each team's pick is due at a specific time. the teams before you can go early when they're up, but you always have until your time. For example:

picks will be listed like this (with the time being when your pick is due).

3. BOS - 11:30
4. PHI - 11:40
5. CHI - 11:50

Let's say we open the draft at 11, and the teams at 1 and 2 only take 5 mins each. So at 11:10 BOS is "on the clock". They now have 20 mins... if they only take 1 min, PHI is up at 11:11 but still has until 11:40. So you will never have LESS time than scheduled but you could have much more (this is to accomodate folks who can't be on the board constantly or have to pop in and out) and works very well.

It *is* everyone's responsiblity to read the board (in the first post of the draft thread) to see when their next pick is... you won't get reminders.

b. in your PROFILE / PRIVATE MESSAGING you can turn on a setting where you get a pop-up when you come to the forums if you have a PM (which is how other GMs will discuss trades with you).

c. There used to be there a setting that you could also get an email when you got a PM, but it doesn't work for me any more...

Hope those things help... it's all pretty simple... and if you just read through the old threads you should see how it works.

I think another important thing to note is that it is sometimes difficult for people to get online at or around the time the pick is due because of work, school, etc..

We should include the option that people can send lists of picks in order of priority either to Commish/assistants or those who do not have a pick in front of them. Just something to note that might encourage people to play if scheduling could sometimes be an issue.

Right! This is standard operating procedure for drafts here -- so much so I forgot to mention it!

I am mostly online, like ALL THE TIME.

Unless I get a customer rush, there's a 90% chance I can pick for any GM who wants to leave a list.

That will be my Little Santa's Helper contribution to the game if you guys allow me to.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Kane3387 on July 15, 2016, 09:41:45 PM
We've ran with 25 teams in the past haven we? Or even 24? 2 conferences of 12 teams with 3 divisions of 4.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 15, 2016, 10:27:28 PM
We've ran with 25 teams in the past haven we? Or even 24? 2 conferences of 12 teams with 3 divisions of 4.

I'd rather not go with fewer than 28 teams -- fewer makes the pool too shallow AND we know that there may be a GM or 2 flake once we start.

Let's see if we can get a few more this weekend.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 15, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
I don't mean to be a jerk, but if we have 26, I think that should be enough.

Now we need at least one more bc you're out for being a JERK ...  ;D :D ;D

Hahaha just kidding.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: snively on July 16, 2016, 12:01:55 AM
Can we name our own teams?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 16, 2016, 01:23:16 AM
Can we name our own teams?

Commish permitting.

I remember that we can. I saw a team named CrotoNat once, I think.

That was some team, alright.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 16, 2016, 10:29:39 AM
Can we name our own teams?

No.

In my experience it's difficult enough to keep track of which players are on what team (and who their GMs are) without throwing in new team names.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: KGs Knee on July 16, 2016, 01:10:06 PM
Can we name our own teams?

No.

In my experience it's difficult enough to keep track of which players are on what team (and who their GMs are) without throwing in new team names.

That's a bummer. But not exactly a "sticking point".

It does seem this was allowed once upon a time, no?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: KGs Knee on July 16, 2016, 01:13:01 PM
I'm in as long as it happens before late August.

Late/early Aug/Sep is vacation time for this guy.   Either NC or Col, haven't decided yet.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 16, 2016, 02:25:03 PM
This is what I'm thinking for schedule

July 26 - Lottery***
July 27/28 - Pre-draft draft of Draft Slot and Teams***
Aug 1-5 - Draft, rounds 1-5
Aug 6-7 - Coaches round
Aug 8-12 - Draft, rounds 6-14
Aug 15-17 - Press Conferences
Aug 18-19 - Voting
Aug 22-21 - Playoffs & voting
Aug 22-25 - Finals

------------------------------------------

*** Here's how this would work -- it's part new wrinkle, part getting new folks acclimated to the draft process:

Tues 7/26 I run a lottery for the next day.

Wed 7/27 Based on the lottery results we pick draft slots -- i.e. where you'll be picking.

So the first GM chooses what pick they want -- keeping in mind that CBD uses a modified snake where pick #1 doesn't pick again until pick Pick #60, then pick #90. (see example below using real NBA standings...)

The winner of the lottery could decide they want the #1 pick, or the #8 pick or the #30 pick (or any in between).

Thu 7/28 In reverse order we then pick teams -- so theorhetically the team that loses the lottery at least gets first crack at picking the Celtics  ;D

These 2 rounds will work just like the normal draft so new GMs can see how the draft works practically.



------------------------------------------

CBD's modified snake... i've highighted 3 teams so you can see where they pick in each of the 1st 5 rounds:

PHI gets picks 1, 60, 90, 91, 150...
DAL gets picks 16, 45, 75, 106, 135...
GSW gets picks 30, 31, 61, 120, 121...

Rounds 6/7 are the same as 4/5, and so on.
 
This is to attempt to mitigate the significant advantage of getting a really high pick.


Round 1
1   1   Philadelphia 76ers
2   2   Los Angeles Lakers
3   3   Brooklyn Nets
4   4   Phoenix Suns
5   5   Minnesota Timberwolves
6   6   New Orleans Pelicans
7   7   New York Knicks
8   8   Milwaukee Bucks
9   9   Sacramento Kings
10   10   Denver Nuggets
11   11   Orlando Magic
12   12   Utah Jazz
13   13   Washington Wizards
14   14   Houston Rockets
15   15   Chicago Bulls
16   16   Dallas Mavericks
17   17   Memphis Grizzlies
18   18   Detroit Pistons
19   19   Portland Trail Blazers
20   20   Indiana Pacers
21   21   Miami Heat
22   22   Atlanta Hawks
23   23   Boston Celtics
24   24   Charlotte Hornets
25   25   Los Angeles Clippers
26   26   Oklahoma City Thunder
27   27   Toronto Raptors
28   28   Cleveland Cavaliers
29   29   San Antonio Spurs
30   30   Golden State Warriors
      
Round 2
1   31   Golden State Warriors
2   32   San Antonio Spurs
3   33   Cleveland Cavaliers
4   34   Toronto Raptors
5   35   Oklahoma City Thunder
6   36   Los Angeles Clippers
7   37   Charlotte Hornets
8   38   Boston Celtics
9   39   Atlanta Hawks
10   40   Miami Heat
11   41   Indiana Pacers
12   42   Portland Trail Blazers
13   43   Detroit Pistons
14   44   Memphis Grizzlies
15   45   Dallas Mavericks
16   46   Chicago Bulls
17   47   Houston Rockets
18   48   Washington Wizards
19   49   Utah Jazz
20   50   Orlando Magic
21   51   Denver Nuggets
22   52   Sacramento Kings
23   53   Milwaukee Bucks
24   54   New York Knicks
25   55   New Orleans Pelicans
26   56   Minnesota Timberwolves
27   57   Phoenix Suns
28   58   Brooklyn Nets
29   59   Los Angeles Lakers
30   60   Philadelphia 76ers

Round 3   
1   61   Golden State Warriors
2   62   San Antonio Spurs
3   63   Cleveland Cavaliers
4   64   Toronto Raptors
5   65   Oklahoma City Thunder
6   66   Los Angeles Clippers
7   67   Charlotte Hornets
8   68   Boston Celtics
9   69   Atlanta Hawks
10   70   Miami Heat
11   71   Indiana Pacers
12   72   Portland Trail Blazers
13   73   Detroit Pistons
14   74   Memphis Grizzlies
15   75   Dallas Mavericks
16   76   Chicago Bulls
17   77   Houston Rockets
18   78   Washington Wizards
19   79   Utah Jazz
20   80   Orlando Magic
21   81   Denver Nuggets
22   82   Sacramento Kings
23   83   Milwaukee Bucks
24   84   New York Knicks
25   85   New Orleans Pelicans
26   86   Minnesota Timberwolves
27   87   Phoenix Suns
28   88   Brooklyn Nets
29   89   Los Angeles Lakers
30   90   Philadelphia 76ers

Round 4
1   91   Philadelphia 76ers
2   92   Los Angeles Lakers
3   93   Brooklyn Nets
4   94   Phoenix Suns
5   95   Minnesota Timberwolves
6   96   New Orleans Pelicans
7   97   New York Knicks
8   98   Milwaukee Bucks
9   99   Sacramento Kings
10   100   Denver Nuggets
11   101   Orlando Magic
12   102   Utah Jazz
13   103   Washington Wizards
14   104   Houston Rockets
15   105   Chicago Bulls
16   106   Dallas Mavericks
17   107   Memphis Grizzlies
18   108   Detroit Pistons
19   109   Portland Trail Blazers
20   110   Indiana Pacers
21   111   Miami Heat
22   112   Atlanta Hawks
23   113   Boston Celtics
24   114   Charlotte Hornets
25   115   Los Angeles Clippers
26   116   Oklahoma City Thunder
27   117   Toronto Raptors
28   118   Cleveland Cavaliers
29   119   San Antonio Spurs
30   120   Golden State Warriors

Round 5      
1   121   Golden State Warriors
2   122   San Antonio Spurs
3   123   Cleveland Cavaliers
4   124   Toronto Raptors
5   125   Oklahoma City Thunder
6   126   Los Angeles Clippers
7   127   Charlotte Hornets
8   128   Boston Celtics
9   129   Atlanta Hawks
10   130   Miami Heat
11   131   Indiana Pacers
12   132   Portland Trail Blazers
13   133   Detroit Pistons
14   134   Memphis Grizzlies
15   135   Dallas Mavericks
16   136   Chicago Bulls
17   137   Houston Rockets
18   138   Washington Wizards
19   139   Utah Jazz
20   140   Orlando Magic
21   141   Denver Nuggets
22   142   Sacramento Kings
23   143   Milwaukee Bucks
24   144   New York Knicks
25   145   New Orleans Pelicans
26   146   Minnesota Timberwolves
27   147   Phoenix Suns
28   148   Brooklyn Nets
29   149   Los Angeles Lakers
30   150   Philadelphia 76ers
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 16, 2016, 02:37:22 PM
For everyone who's competing, before I forget, I just want to mention one important rule in CB draft that has not been mentioned yet.

DO NOT PICK MY GUY!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Dino Pitino on July 16, 2016, 05:11:05 PM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.

a. each team's pick is due at a specific time. the teams before you can go early when they're up, but you always have until your time. For example:

picks will be listed like this (with the time being when your pick is due).

3. BOS - 11:30
4. PHI - 11:40
5. CHI - 11:50

Let's say we open the draft at 11, and the teams at 1 and 2 only take 5 mins each. So at 11:10 BOS is "on the clock". They now have 20 mins... if they only take 1 min, PHI is up at 11:11 but still has until 11:40. So you will never have LESS time than scheduled but you could have much more (this is to accomodate folks who can't be on the board constantly or have to pop in and out) and works very well.

It *is* everyone's responsiblity to read the board (in the first post of the draft thread) to see when their next pick is... you won't get reminders.

b. in your PROFILE / PRIVATE MESSAGING you can turn on a setting where you get a pop-up when you come to the forums if you have a PM (which is how other GMs will discuss trades with you).

c. There used to be there a setting that you could also get an email when you got a PM, but it doesn't work for me any more...

Hope those things help... it's all pretty simple... and if you just read through the old threads you should see how it works.

Sounds good. I'm in.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 Interest Thread (still looking for ~8-10 GMs)
Post by: Dino Pitino on July 16, 2016, 05:16:22 PM
I am interested if there'd be a way to sync up the league with my phone for notifications and reminders, e.g., a trade's been proposed or needs votes, I'm about to be on the clock in the draft, one of my players is injured, lineups need to be finalized tomorrow, etc.

a. each team's pick is due at a specific time. the teams before you can go early when they're up, but you always have until your time. For example:

picks will be listed like this (with the time being when your pick is due).

3. BOS - 11:30
4. PHI - 11:40
5. CHI - 11:50

Let's say we open the draft at 11, and the teams at 1 and 2 only take 5 mins each. So at 11:10 BOS is "on the clock". They now have 20 mins... if they only take 1 min, PHI is up at 11:11 but still has until 11:40. So you will never have LESS time than scheduled but you could have much more (this is to accomodate folks who can't be on the board constantly or have to pop in and out) and works very well.

It *is* everyone's responsiblity to read the board (in the first post of the draft thread) to see when their next pick is... you won't get reminders.

b. in your PROFILE / PRIVATE MESSAGING you can turn on a setting where you get a pop-up when you come to the forums if you have a PM (which is how other GMs will discuss trades with you).

c. There used to be there a setting that you could also get an email when you got a PM, but it doesn't work for me any more...

Hope those things help... it's all pretty simple... and if you just read through the old threads you should see how it works.

I think another important thing to note is that it is sometimes difficult for people to get online at or around the time the pick is due because of work, school, etc..

We should include the option that people can send lists of picks in order of priority either to Commish/assistants or those who do not have a pick in front of them. Just something to note that might encourage people to play if scheduling could sometimes be an issue.

Actually, yes, this would be crucial. If round by round we can send a short Boolean list of draft preferences for each pick in a PM to be opened by a trustworthy admin or third party only if no pick is made at the close of the window, I'm in.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Dino Pitino on July 16, 2016, 05:22:08 PM
Wait, wait, wait...this is not an actual fantasy league? Oops! Nevermind! My bad! :(

Dino out!


(https://randomindependent.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/ryanseacrest.jpg)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 16, 2016, 06:46:24 PM
Wait, wait, wait...this is not an actual fantasy league? Oops! Nevermind! My bad! :(

Dino out!


(https://randomindependent.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/ryanseacrest.jpg)

You're right Dino it's just a draft. But given your heirarvhy of players/assets post I think you'd enjoy it. It's a blast.

Also FWIW, there are two 20-team dynasty leagues (I run the H2h; eja117 runs the points) that periodically have openings.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 (Need at least 4-6 more GMs); the draft= 3 great weeks!!!
Post by: Dino Pitino on July 17, 2016, 12:14:49 AM
Wait, wait, wait...this is not an actual fantasy league? Oops! Nevermind! My bad! :(

Dino out!


(https://randomindependent.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/ryanseacrest.jpg)

You're right Dino it's just a draft. But given your heirarvhy of players/assets post I think you'd enjoy it. It's a blast.

Also FWIW, there are two 20-team dynasty leagues (I run the H2h; eja117 runs the points) that periodically have openings.

Keep me in mind for a dynasty league, definitely. If I'm going to dive back into fantasy land, it can't just be a one-off thing, although I do bet this thing would be fun. I just need my incredibly fun wastes of time to be longer term investments.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: green_bballers13 on July 17, 2016, 12:25:36 AM
Definitely interested in this format. How many more teams are needed?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: jpotter33 on July 17, 2016, 03:39:11 AM
Pardon me if I missed this, but if it's not based on fantasy league-type rules and points, is this essentially just a subjective vote thing then? Is that the point of the press conferences - to persuade the other voting GMs that your team is deserving of a playoff spot/win?

If so, then that's pretty much the format that we did with the NBA trade deadline thread, I think. Sounds like fun!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: dreamgreen on July 17, 2016, 08:54:50 AM
Never done it before but sounds like fun, I'm in.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 17, 2016, 10:38:32 AM
Definitely interested in this format. How many more teams are needed?

Would love 6 more GMs. Would settle for 2-4

See the list in the original post
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 17, 2016, 11:29:47 AM
I would be willing to join, Just want to make sure it's doable, are the 2 points I listed below allowed?

1.). Is There someone I can send my draft que to on the days of my pick if I could not be around
2.). Is the draft going on in early August, I have way too much going on in September so I couldn't do it
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 17, 2016, 11:39:02 AM
I would be willing to join, Just want to make sure it's doable, are the 2 points I listed below allowed?

1.). Is There someone I can send my draft que to on the days of my pick if I could not be around
2.). Is the draft going on in early August, I have way too much going on in September so I couldn't do it

Yes on #1

And the sched is a few posts up -- basically aug 1-12 for the draft then 15-25 for press conf and playoff voting
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 17, 2016, 11:45:27 AM
I would be willing to join, Just want to make sure it's doable, are the 2 points I listed below allowed?

1.). Is There someone I can send my draft que to on the days of my pick if I could not be around
2.). Is the draft going on in early August, I have way too much going on in September so I couldn't do it

Yes on #1

And the sched is a few posts up -- basically aug 1-12 for the draft then 15-25 for press conf and playoff voting

Thank you, I am in then.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Kane3387 on July 17, 2016, 11:59:08 AM
Pardon me if I missed this, but if it's not based on fantasy league-type rules and points, is this essentially just a subjective vote thing then? Is that the point of the press conferences - to persuade the other voting GMs that your team is deserving of a playoff spot/win?

If so, then that's pretty much the format that we did with the NBA trade deadline thread, I think. Sounds like fun!

Yes. It's subjective. It's fun and supposed to be more about fun than winning. Competition inevitably comes into play though and ppl just need to keep it respectful. I'm 99.9% sure you will walk away enjoying the experience.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 17, 2016, 02:55:08 PM
Pardon me if I missed this, but if it's not based on fantasy league-type rules and points, is this essentially just a subjective vote thing then? Is that the point of the press conferences - to persuade the other voting GMs that your team is deserving of a playoff spot/win?

If so, then that's pretty much the format that we did with the NBA trade deadline thread, I think. Sounds like fun!

Yes. It's subjective. It's fun and supposed to be more about fun than winning. Competition inevitably comes into play though and ppl just need to keep it respectful. I'm 99.9% sure you will walk away enjoying the experience.


Correct on all accounts.

Here's a Press Conference from 2013 just so you can see what someone did. Some folks use more pictures, some more analysis, some more humor.

It's just for fun and to experience building a team.



Boston Celtics
Coach: Greg Popovich
Manager: Edgar
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8510/8z4o.jpg)
Scoring Stats (http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2469/elkn.jpg) (click title to enlarge)
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2469/elkn.jpg)
Misc Stats (http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4338/wcm0.jpg)
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4338/wcm0.jpg)

*Not standard 2013 stats
Pau Gasol: 11-12 stats
Jonas Valanciunas: Games in which he played >30 mins
Gordon Hayward: Stats as a starter
Corey Brewer: mislabeled, they're standard
Evan Fournier: Post-Gallo injury in Denver
Terrence Jones: Post All-Star
Darrell Arthur: 10-11 Stats (pre-achillies injury)
Patrick Beverley: Post All-Star


Kyrie Irving / Isaiah Thomas / Patrick Beverley
Gordon Hayward / Evan Fournier / Patrick Beverley
Danilo Gallinari / Corey Brewer / Hayward
Pau Gasol / Darrell Arthur / Danilo Gallinari /
Jonas Valanciunas / Pau Gasol / Pero Antic

Deep Bench: Kent Bazemore, Terrence Jones

Overall Theory:
Greg Popovich is our coach, so...We have that. We knew that where we were picking (13th) was a handicap. Picking dead in the middle, you're too far out to get a surefire-no-questions-asked MVP candidate. But, you're too high to take advantage of the 'Guy everyone forgot' and then turn around in the 2nd and 3rd and make everyone look silly. We also didn't really have the time to pursue trades like we'd have liked. These aren't excuses, merely context.

The Kyrie Era Begins In Earnest:
We went for Kyrie Irving first and foremost, because the kid is a stone-cold assassin and the most versatile scoring guard in the league. Also, since Greg Popovich did wonders with Tony Parker, I don't see how Kyrie Irving couldn't fair much, much better. He's a danger from everywhere, a tough, vocal leader, and entering his third NBA season, is due a sizable improvement to an already elite performance as a PG. Its important when selecting your 'cornerstone' that you get a guy who can steer the ship as a leader. Harden's great, but he's not really a vocal presence. Deron Williams falls into the same category. Kyrie Irving is a 110% kind of overachiever who never accepts losing. If you were wondering what in the holy hell Cleveland was doing this offseason by bringing aboard Andrew Bynum when it would be far more prudent to wait it out for another lottery pick, Irving is why. He's made it known that he's done with the losing, and in just his third year he's ready to ascend into the NBA's top tier of players.

After Irving, we went big early and often. Gasol, Kanter, and Splitter made our next 3 picks. Size matters, and if you don't have a competent bigs rotation, you're goin nowhere. (Where you goin'?)

The Two Towers:
Greg Popovich coached Tim Duncan and David Robinson, and while our guys aren't anywhere near their level, he knows how to utilize two big 7fters effectively. Gasol had an off year last year, but he was recovering from injury for a lot of it, and dealing with Dwights bullcrap for the rest of it. But finally, towards the end of the season, Gasol managed to round himself nearly into old form. Did you know that over the last 8 games of the season Gasol averaged 38 minutes, 17 points, 12 rebounds and 51% shooting?

I think a big part of this is Dwight's insistence that he have a larger role offensively, coupled with his lesser skill level. Dwight wanted more touches, but he can't do nearly as much with the ball as Gasol, and Pau's numbers suffered for it.

Enter Jonas Valanciunas. He can finish around the rim, but he basically shoots 40% from anywhere within the 3pt line, and uses an accurate and reliable hook shot and basic but effective series of post moves and counters to keep himself very effective out to 10 feet.

Pairing him with Gasol gives us two big men who can score with efficiency and versatility in the post who don't require a huge amount of touches. The bookends in the middle are very important, because Gasol's versatility as a passer is critical to the Celtics' success. Rather than sit tight with 3 viable weapons in Irving, Gasol, and Valanciunas, we went out and got SOME MORE!!

Boston Wings, Or, 'Ya Can't Stop All Of Us!!':
Greg Popovich enjoys eating his steaks raw, and only does so after defeating a mature battle-hardened Texas bull in hand-to-horn combat. Gordon Hayward and Danilo Gallinari round out the starting rotation, and their skillsets mesh perfectly with what Boston is trying to do. Hayward, a 40%+ 3pt shooter, effective ball-handler, and gifted passer supplements Kyrie Irving as initiator on the offense, as well as playing the role of spot-up shooter when need be. Gallinari plays the roll of vintage Lamar Odom, scoring from deep, creating off the dribble, passing well, and creating his own shot when the situation necessitates it. He can switch from the 3 to the 4 as well, which means we can give a lot of different looks depending on the style of play. Greg Popovich is our coach.

The versatility of our wings, the skill level of our bigs, the talent of our point, impossible offense to hold down. IMPOSSIBLE.

But I want to complain about injuries and other bullcrap that doesn't matter!!:

Sigh. Of course you do, you miserable unsatisfied person who lost your childhood wonder so now you want to inflict skepticism on everyone else as a kind of equalizer, even though you know that nothing will ever get back that feeling you had when you were 12 and you rode a rollercoaster for the first time.

Kyrie Insurance: Isaiah Thomas is a scoring wunderkind and a minutes workhorse who can step in to start games and still produce. He's proven that. Patrick Beverley is a defensive bulldog who can score from deep and plays 1000 miles an hour at all times (at either guard position). The two of them added together doesn't equal a Kyrie, but it equals a starting caliber point guard.

Gallo Insurance: Gordon Hayward is a 'Wing' more than he's a 2-guard or a 3, and when Gallo is out to start the season, Hayward will play 35 minutes or so split between the two. Behind him are Evan Fournier and Patrick Beverley at the 2, and Corey Brewer (who will get the start) at the 3. Its not going to replace Gallo's production, but it will mitigate the loss of him in the lineup somewhat.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 17, 2016, 04:48:53 PM
Pardon me if I missed this, but if it's not based on fantasy league-type rules and points, is this essentially just a subjective vote thing then? Is that the point of the press conferences - to persuade the other voting GMs that your team is deserving of a playoff spot/win?

If so, then that's pretty much the format that we did with the NBA trade deadline thread, I think. Sounds like fun!

Yes. It's subjective. It's fun and supposed to be more about fun than winning. Competition inevitably comes into play though and ppl just need to keep it respectful. I'm 99.9% sure you will walk away enjoying the experience.


Correct on all accounts.

Here's a Press Conference from 2013 just so you can see what someone did. Some folks use more pictures, some more analysis, some more humor.

It's just for fun and to experience building a team.



Boston Celtics
Coach: Greg Popovich
Manager: Edgar
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8510/8z4o.jpg)
Scoring Stats (http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2469/elkn.jpg) (click title to enlarge)
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2469/elkn.jpg)
Misc Stats (http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4338/wcm0.jpg)
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4338/wcm0.jpg)

*Not standard 2013 stats
Pau Gasol: 11-12 stats
Jonas Valanciunas: Games in which he played >30 mins
Gordon Hayward: Stats as a starter
Corey Brewer: mislabeled, they're standard
Evan Fournier: Post-Gallo injury in Denver
Terrence Jones: Post All-Star
Darrell Arthur: 10-11 Stats (pre-achillies injury)
Patrick Beverley: Post All-Star


Kyrie Irving / Isaiah Thomas / Patrick Beverley
Gordon Hayward / Evan Fournier / Patrick Beverley
Danilo Gallinari / Corey Brewer / Hayward
Pau Gasol / Darrell Arthur / Danilo Gallinari /
Jonas Valanciunas / Pau Gasol / Pero Antic

Deep Bench: Kent Bazemore, Terrence Jones

Overall Theory:
Greg Popovich is our coach, so...We have that. We knew that where we were picking (13th) was a handicap. Picking dead in the middle, you're too far out to get a surefire-no-questions-asked MVP candidate. But, you're too high to take advantage of the 'Guy everyone forgot' and then turn around in the 2nd and 3rd and make everyone look silly. We also didn't really have the time to pursue trades like we'd have liked. These aren't excuses, merely context.

The Kyrie Era Begins In Earnest:
We went for Kyrie Irving first and foremost, because the kid is a stone-cold assassin and the most versatile scoring guard in the league. Also, since Greg Popovich did wonders with Tony Parker, I don't see how Kyrie Irving couldn't fair much, much better. He's a danger from everywhere, a tough, vocal leader, and entering his third NBA season, is due a sizable improvement to an already elite performance as a PG. Its important when selecting your 'cornerstone' that you get a guy who can steer the ship as a leader. Harden's great, but he's not really a vocal presence. Deron Williams falls into the same category. Kyrie Irving is a 110% kind of overachiever who never accepts losing. If you were wondering what in the holy hell Cleveland was doing this offseason by bringing aboard Andrew Bynum when it would be far more prudent to wait it out for another lottery pick, Irving is why. He's made it known that he's done with the losing, and in just his third year he's ready to ascend into the NBA's top tier of players.

After Irving, we went big early and often. Gasol, Kanter, and Splitter made our next 3 picks. Size matters, and if you don't have a competent bigs rotation, you're goin nowhere. (Where you goin'?)

The Two Towers:
Greg Popovich coached Tim Duncan and David Robinson, and while our guys aren't anywhere near their level, he knows how to utilize two big 7fters effectively. Gasol had an off year last year, but he was recovering from injury for a lot of it, and dealing with Dwights bullcrap for the rest of it. But finally, towards the end of the season, Gasol managed to round himself nearly into old form. Did you know that over the last 8 games of the season Gasol averaged 38 minutes, 17 points, 12 rebounds and 51% shooting?

I think a big part of this is Dwight's insistence that he have a larger role offensively, coupled with his lesser skill level. Dwight wanted more touches, but he can't do nearly as much with the ball as Gasol, and Pau's numbers suffered for it.

Enter Jonas Valanciunas. He can finish around the rim, but he basically shoots 40% from anywhere within the 3pt line, and uses an accurate and reliable hook shot and basic but effective series of post moves and counters to keep himself very effective out to 10 feet.

Pairing him with Gasol gives us two big men who can score with efficiency and versatility in the post who don't require a huge amount of touches. The bookends in the middle are very important, because Gasol's versatility as a passer is critical to the Celtics' success. Rather than sit tight with 3 viable weapons in Irving, Gasol, and Valanciunas, we went out and got SOME MORE!!

Boston Wings, Or, 'Ya Can't Stop All Of Us!!':
Greg Popovich enjoys eating his steaks raw, and only does so after defeating a mature battle-hardened Texas bull in hand-to-horn combat. Gordon Hayward and Danilo Gallinari round out the starting rotation, and their skillsets mesh perfectly with what Boston is trying to do. Hayward, a 40%+ 3pt shooter, effective ball-handler, and gifted passer supplements Kyrie Irving as initiator on the offense, as well as playing the role of spot-up shooter when need be. Gallinari plays the roll of vintage Lamar Odom, scoring from deep, creating off the dribble, passing well, and creating his own shot when the situation necessitates it. He can switch from the 3 to the 4 as well, which means we can give a lot of different looks depending on the style of play. Greg Popovich is our coach.

The versatility of our wings, the skill level of our bigs, the talent of our point, impossible offense to hold down. IMPOSSIBLE.

But I want to complain about injuries and other bullcrap that doesn't matter!!:

Sigh. Of course you do, you miserable unsatisfied person who lost your childhood wonder so now you want to inflict skepticism on everyone else as a kind of equalizer, even though you know that nothing will ever get back that feeling you had when you were 12 and you rode a rollercoaster for the first time.

Kyrie Insurance: Isaiah Thomas is a scoring wunderkind and a minutes workhorse who can step in to start games and still produce. He's proven that. Patrick Beverley is a defensive bulldog who can score from deep and plays 1000 miles an hour at all times (at either guard position). The two of them added together doesn't equal a Kyrie, but it equals a starting caliber point guard.

Gallo Insurance: Gordon Hayward is a 'Wing' more than he's a 2-guard or a 3, and when Gallo is out to start the season, Hayward will play 35 minutes or so split between the two. Behind him are Evan Fournier and Patrick Beverley at the 2, and Corey Brewer (who will get the start) at the 3. Its not going to replace Gallo's production, but it will mitigate the loss of him in the lineup somewhat.

Edgar needs a job in the Celts front office, that squad is solid, and will be for a while.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Kane3387 on July 17, 2016, 05:00:15 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 17, 2016, 06:08:28 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Rondo2287 on July 17, 2016, 06:20:43 PM
Yolo, is there still room?  if so I'm in
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Kane3387 on July 17, 2016, 08:03:00 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.

99.9999999% sure it's the modified snake from 2013. That's what it was every year I played.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 17, 2016, 09:18:31 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.

Modified -- and well actually pick our draft slots.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 17, 2016, 09:19:33 PM
Yolo, is there still room?  if so I'm in

Great. Glad to have ya Rondo2287
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Bucketgetter on July 17, 2016, 11:59:31 PM
If there is room I'd like to do it!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 09:52:57 AM
If there is room I'd like to do it!

There's room, you're in!

We now have 27 teams --- would really like at least 28 and still think we can get to 30!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Evantime34 on July 18, 2016, 10:17:17 AM
I wish this would show up in other forum topics thread. I feel like people ignore the thread because it doesn't show up there.

Come on everybody! There have to be three more people that want to do this!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 11:03:50 AM
I wish this would show up in other forum topics thread. I feel like people ignore the thread because it doesn't show up there.

Come on everybody! There have to be three more people that want to do this!

Perhaps with some Mod's blessing we could make a post in, say, Celtics Talk directing people here. A post that could be locked or deleted after 1 day (or we get 3 more GMs) whichever happens first?

ET34... maybe you could as Donoghus or Roy.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 18, 2016, 11:14:53 AM
I'd love to get to 30 too.

Aug 6-7 - Coaches round

Maybe I'm the only one, but I hate the Coaches round. Could we just hand cuff franchises to their current head coaches? Makes the team draft a lot more meaningful.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: jacigar on July 18, 2016, 11:21:15 AM
I would like to join if there are still openings
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Soytiz on July 18, 2016, 11:25:54 AM
Please allow me to join. Much appreciated. Thanks!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 12:06:15 PM
I'd love to get to 30 too.

Aug 6-7 - Coaches round

Maybe I'm the only one, but I hate the Coaches round. Could we just hand cuff franchises to their current head coaches? Makes the team draft a lot more meaningful.

Hmmm I like this idea Wiggle, drafting coach + team. Lemme think on it.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Who on July 18, 2016, 12:17:32 PM
I'd love to get to 30 too.

Aug 6-7 - Coaches round

Maybe I'm the only one, but I hate the Coaches round. Could we just hand cuff franchises to their current head coaches? Makes the team draft a lot more meaningful.

Hmmm I like this idea Wiggle, drafting coach + team. Lemme think on it.

I like that idea too.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 12:19:40 PM
I would like to join if there are still openings

GM #28....


Please allow me to join. Much appreciated. Thanks!

GM #29....


and had 2 more GMs PM me: Smartacus and Mkgoav!!!

So we're at 30+ GMs!!

I'll try and finalize up the rules this week -- as with past drafts GMs will be required to read and sign off on them before participating.

Mk will be the first alternative -- and we'll keep taking names for addt'l alternatives.

Based on past experience, t's pretty unlikely that all 30 GMs that have thus far said they'd play, will show up.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on July 18, 2016, 12:28:30 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.

Modified -- and well actually pick our draft slots.

What do you mean by picking our draft slots? We're not gonna do a lotto drawing this year?

I don't mind the idea, just wanted to clarify.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: RJ87 on July 18, 2016, 12:28:47 PM
Looks like I might be late, but I'm in if there's anymore openings.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 12:37:37 PM
Looks like I might be late, but I'm in if there's anymore openings.

I put you down as an alternate! We'll know later this week if there's a spot.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 12:43:15 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.

Modified -- and well actually pick our draft slots.

What do you mean by picking our draft slots? We're not gonna do a lotto drawing this year?

I don't mind the idea, just wanted to clarify.

We will do a lotto, but there will be a new wrinkle to it.

After the lottery, the team with the #1 pick gets to pick their draft slot.

So does the Do they choose to stay with the #1 pick (and wait all the way until Pick #60) or do they choose to pick 5th (for example) and pick again at #54? Does the #14 pick stay at #14 or maybe drop down to #30 and get the picks on the turn (30 + 31)? See my example here (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=85804.msg2145211#msg2145211).

The NFBC (high stakes Baseball fantasy league) does this and I'd like to try it here -- teams have to think a little more about where the talent tiers are (though i don't think it will change very much...).

This is partially to add a little more of the team building aspect in (do you think 1 star + 1 really good player > 2 borderline stars?) and partially to have a low-key first 2 pre-draft rounds (the 2nd round = pick team (and poss. team/coach combo)) for new GMs to get a hang of how the drafting process itself works -- since i'd estimate we ahve 1/3 new GMs...
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on July 18, 2016, 01:05:07 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.

Modified -- and well actually pick our draft slots.

What do you mean by picking our draft slots? We're not gonna do a lotto drawing this year?

I don't mind the idea, just wanted to clarify.

We will do a lotto, but there will be a new wrinkle to it.

After the lottery, the team with the #1 pick gets to pick their draft slot.

So does the Do they choose to stay with the #1 pick (and wait all the way until Pick #60) or do they choose to pick 5th (for example) and pick again at #54? Does the #14 pick stay at #14 or maybe drop down to #30 and get the picks on the turn (30 + 31)? See my example here (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=85804.msg2145211#msg2145211).

The NFBC (high stakes Baseball fantasy league) does this and I'd like to try it here -- teams have to think a little more about where the talent tiers are (though i don't think it will change very much...).

This is partially to add a little more of the team building aspect in (do you think 1 star + 1 really good player > 2 borderline stars?) and partially to have a low-key first 2 pre-draft rounds (the 2nd round = pick team (and poss. team/coach combo)) for new GMs to get a hang of how the drafting process itself works -- since i'd estimate we ahve 1/3 new GMs...

Nice. I like that idea.

I normally prefer to pick towards the end of the 1st round.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Evantime34 on July 18, 2016, 01:50:30 PM
I'm glad we now have 30.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 -- Build your own NBA team over 3 wks -- need 5 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 02:16:42 PM
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=67286.0


For those interested the link above will give you the best idea of how this works. Just scroll through the thread and look at some of the posts. Don't need to spend a lot of time to get a feel for the process.

Is the draft in snake format for all rounds?  Or the modified snake they used in 2013, I vote for modified from 2013.

Modified -- and well actually pick our draft slots.

What do you mean by picking our draft slots? We're not gonna do a lotto drawing this year?

I don't mind the idea, just wanted to clarify.

We will do a lotto, but there will be a new wrinkle to it.

After the lottery, the team with the #1 pick gets to pick their draft slot.

So does the Do they choose to stay with the #1 pick (and wait all the way until Pick #60) or do they choose to pick 5th (for example) and pick again at #54? Does the #14 pick stay at #14 or maybe drop down to #30 and get the picks on the turn (30 + 31)? See my example here (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=85804.msg2145211#msg2145211).

The NFBC (high stakes Baseball fantasy league) does this and I'd like to try it here -- teams have to think a little more about where the talent tiers are (though i don't think it will change very much...).

This is partially to add a little more of the team building aspect in (do you think 1 star + 1 really good player > 2 borderline stars?) and partially to have a low-key first 2 pre-draft rounds (the 2nd round = pick team (and poss. team/coach combo)) for new GMs to get a hang of how the drafting process itself works -- since i'd estimate we ahve 1/3 new GMs...

Nice. I like that idea.

I normally prefer to pick towards the end of the 1st round.

Guess that's another advantage... if folks have a time slot that works better or worse they could factor that in too.

I'll try and get everythign lined up for later this week w/ official rules, schedule, etc.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: snively on July 18, 2016, 02:50:47 PM
I'd love to get to 30 too.

Aug 6-7 - Coaches round

Maybe I'm the only one, but I hate the Coaches round. Could we just hand cuff franchises to their current head coaches? Makes the team draft a lot more meaningful.

Hmmm I like this idea Wiggle, drafting coach + team. Lemme think on it.

Sounds great to me - keeps the team draft from being purely ornamental.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: KGs Knee on July 18, 2016, 03:52:15 PM
You can count me as officially in.  The last week could be tough for me, but I'll at least be able to vote.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 04:30:50 PM
channeling my inner Celticsblog Draft (TP to Edgar...)



Is there anyone out there
who can volunteer to put the
rosters into NBA2K
(or some other sim) for
a portion of the voting???



PM me or post here.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: nickagneta on July 18, 2016, 04:34:26 PM
you can count me officially in
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Bucketgetter on July 18, 2016, 05:41:14 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 18, 2016, 05:57:27 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 18, 2016, 06:04:15 PM
I'm glad we now have 30.

I may have not played a CB draft with 30 GM's.

This is going to be very interesting, the talent pool will really be spread out. And it could all come down to team fit, and how great your arguments are.

Can't wait.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Bucketgetter on July 18, 2016, 06:10:42 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on July 18, 2016, 06:34:40 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

Best team possible for one year
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 18, 2016, 07:52:19 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

Best team possible for one year

The last CB Draft had voting for "Team of the future" so it's really your choice how you want to build it.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 18, 2016, 08:03:06 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 08:36:54 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Yoki, appreciate the enthusiasm and your willingness to help other new GMs!

And would like to echo that GMs are drafting players for next year.

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I would like to correct the bolded parts above.

The goal of the Celticsblog Draft is to have fun while constructing a roster. There is no one "right" way to build your team. The "team of the future" is one of the superlatives... not a consolation prize.

For many of us in the early CB Drafts (I did all but the first one) the drafting, the roster construction, the making win-win trades, and getting to know other GMs, and having a blast whilst doing it all *was* the goal.... not "winning" an inherently subjective playoff ––– In fact, the first CB Draft IIRC didn't even have a playoffs.

Some GMs felt good knowing that even if they didn't "win" the title, they'd built a team that went deep in the playoffs, or that made the playoffs, or that had their favorite players.

IMO, the CB Draft started to lose it's joy when some GMs valued cutthroat wheeling-and-dealing and incessant arguing during the press conferences over the more basic joy of building a team and talking hoops with other Celtics fans.

I'd really like to return to that original CB Draft vibe... the original recipie as IP/SO dubbed it a few years back. Ridiculous, hyper competitiveness will be frowned on not be tolerated.

I think/hope we've got a great group of GMs and that everything will go smoothly! (I also think i'm probably delusional... but that's besides the point  ;D)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 18, 2016, 09:05:44 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Yoki, appreciate the enthusiasm and your willingness to help other new GMs!

And would like to echo that GMs are drafting players for next year.

--------

I would like to correct the bolded parts above.

The goal of the Celticsblog Draft is to have fun while constructing a roster. There is no one "right" way to build your team. The "team of the future" is one of the superlatives... not a consolation prize.

For many of us in the early CB Drafts (I did all but the first one) the drafting, the roster construction, the making win-win trades, and getting to know other GMs, and having a blast whilst doing it all *was* the goal.... not "winning" an inherently subjective playoff ––– In fact, the first CB Draft IIRC didn't even have a playoffs.

Some GMs felt good knowing that even if they didn't "win" the title, they'd built a team that went deep in the playoffs, or that made the playoffs, or that had their favorite players.

IMO, the CB Draft started to lose it's joy when some GMs valued cutthroat wheeling-and-dealing and incessant arguing during the press conferences over the more basic joy of building a team and talking hoops with other Celtics fans.

I'd really like to return to that original CB Draft vibe... the original recipie as IP/SO dubbed it a few years back. Ridiculous, hyper competitiveness will be frowned on not be tolerated.

I think/hope we've got a great group of GMs and that everything will go smoothly! (I also think i'm probably delusional... but that's besides the point  ;D)

This is fair.

Yes, GC is right. You can build your team any way you want to. What it is that any GM's would think will be an engaging and fun strategy to put in play will always be the best way to play the game.

I am going for the win though. Never in my CB career did I make the Playoffs, this is going to be the year.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Bucketgetter on July 18, 2016, 10:06:37 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Yoki, appreciate the enthusiasm and your willingness to help other new GMs!

And would like to echo that GMs are drafting players for next year.

--------

I would like to correct the bolded parts above.

The goal of the Celticsblog Draft is to have fun while constructing a roster. There is no one "right" way to build your team. The "team of the future" is one of the superlatives... not a consolation prize.

For many of us in the early CB Drafts (I did all but the first one) the drafting, the roster construction, the making win-win trades, and getting to know other GMs, and having a blast whilst doing it all *was* the goal.... not "winning" an inherently subjective playoff ––– In fact, the first CB Draft IIRC didn't even have a playoffs.

Some GMs felt good knowing that even if they didn't "win" the title, they'd built a team that went deep in the playoffs, or that made the playoffs, or that had their favorite players.

IMO, the CB Draft started to lose it's joy when some GMs valued cutthroat wheeling-and-dealing and incessant arguing during the press conferences over the more basic joy of building a team and talking hoops with other Celtics fans.

I'd really like to return to that original CB Draft vibe... the original recipie as IP/SO dubbed it a few years back. Ridiculous, hyper competitiveness will be frowned on not be tolerated.

I think/hope we've got a great group of GMs and that everything will go smoothly! (I also think i'm probably delusional... but that's besides the point  ;D)
Ok that is great. Because if everyone is trying to win now with vets, Ill happily take all the blue chip prospects for myself!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: jpotter33 on July 18, 2016, 11:28:43 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Is the "equal return policy," i.e. if you trade two picks then you must have two picks coming back, actually necessary? Couldn't you put some sort of minimum cap on there, like you MUST have a minimum of 10 actual draft picks (to be able to field a full bench unit) and a maximum of 15 actual draft picks, which would allow you to trade some sort of quantity for quality? I think that could open up the trading for even more fun.

For example, someone might be much more willing to trade a higher to middle first round pick for two picks in the second and third round. I realize that they could just include a twelfth round pick or something to even it out, but it might get more interesting that way in the middle rounds to trade two for one like that.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 18, 2016, 11:37:12 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Is the "equal return policy," i.e. if you trade two picks then you must have two picks coming back, actually necessary? Couldn't you put some sort of minimum cap on there, like you MUST have a minimum of 10 actual draft picks (to be able to field a full bench unit) and a maximum of 15 actual draft picks, which would allow you to trade some sort of quantity for quality? I think that could open up the trading for even more fun.

For example, someone might be much more willing to trade a higher to middle first round pick for two picks in the second and third round. I realize that they could just include a twelfth round pick or something to even it out, but it might get more interesting that way in the middle rounds to trade two for one like that.

I'm not so sure. I think it will depend on the commish if it will be okay.

But the last 3 CB Drafts I've been in, it has to be equal quantity trades.

Besides, you would not want a 10 man team. We count injury history of players who have frequent injury concern without a viable reserve, you might not get votes.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 11:41:19 PM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Is the "equal return policy," i.e. if you trade two picks then you must have two picks coming back, actually necessary? Couldn't you put some sort of minimum cap on there, like you MUST have a minimum of 10 actual draft picks (to be able to field a full bench unit) and a maximum of 15 actual draft picks, which would allow you to trade some sort of quantity for quality? I think that could open up the trading for even more fun.

For example, someone might be much more willing to trade a higher to middle first round pick for two picks in the second and third round. I realize that they could just include a twelfth round pick or something to even it out, but it might get more interesting that way in the middle rounds to trade two for one like that.

Sorry I'd not read all of Yoki's post. There is no such rule where you have to get equal # of picks players.

I appreciate the folks who've done the CB draft before sharing some of the basics but until I post the rules later this week please don't take specifics like this as gospel.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 18, 2016, 11:45:06 PM
RE ^^^^

This is a draft.

You should have fun. Rules will be simple and to keep things moving -- not replicate the IRS code or NBA CBA.

You should think about what players you want and how theh can fit together into a team and how you'd think/describe them doing so. It's a chance to try and execute all the fake trades/future rosters we all post here or pick apart here.

Think about the way Bill Russell talked about players fitting together. Make a great team. Make a joyous team. Make a crazy team (Redz was the best at this -- Edgar too. TPs good sirs)

Oh .... And have fun.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 19, 2016, 09:05:12 AM
So are the players you draft under their current contract? Like if you took Russell Westbrook, would you have him for only one year and then he is a free agent? That would make guys with great contracts like Crowder and AB a whole lot more valuable. Also, are draft picks being reset? Or if you take the celtics franchise, do you get all of their future picks. Thanks for the clarification.

Contracts don't matter in this draft, my friend.

You draft them and you get who they are as a player at this stage of their careers, regardless of contract terms.

This is a one off draft, build the best team you could possibly build and argue your way as to why you have the best. So future picks don't count as well.

Think of it as like this thing TNT did before. But instead, we are using current active players. And for us to win the CB Draft, we have to not only be good at drafting, constructing a well rounded team, we also have to convince other GM's that our team is in fact, the cream de la creme based on constructed arguments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHbdbj4TRfw
Ok. So future picks are reset and contracts are reset. Is the future still being accounted for or am I building the best possible team for one year? If I take a bunch of young prospects, would I still be in the running for constructing the best team, or is that just for who built the best team to win right now.

No, the future is not going to be involved in this game. Except for a Team for the Future award, which is technically a consolation prize. This is a win now game.

You want to try and build a team that will compete for this year, as the team you pick won't translate to next year's CB Draft (if there is going to be any).

No future picks, no contracts involved. You get (IIRC) 12 or 13 rounds, with one pick in each round, and your draft spot will depend on a randomly draw assignment. You can trade any players you drafted and/or any picks you still have, for either players and/or picks themselves.

For example, if you feel that you want two first round picks, you can try and trade you 2nd round and 3rd round picks to another GM for his/her 1st and 4th rounders. Depending on your strategy, you can trade any pick and/or player you want as long as the return is of equal quantity (you trade two assets, you need to get back two in return).

That's where the game gets really fun. Full on strategy mode. How do you approach the draft? Do you want to be top heavy and trade your mid rounds for earlier round picks? Do you want to move down a spot because you feel that the player you target may still be available a few spots later, while getting a better spot in the later rounds in return?

It's all your call (and if GM's will agree to your trade proposals).

And the main thing to do in the game is build a team that will best the other 29 GM's. And we determine that by arguing our cases, and voting.

As far as building it with young prospects, well, you can. But you'd have to convince the other GM's that a team full of young prospects can win this year by the time voting period comes. Remember the future does not account here. If you take Jaylen Brown, you're taking Jaylen Brown of right now, not what he will turn out to be.

So, happy drafting.

Is the "equal return policy," i.e. if you trade two picks then you must have two picks coming back, actually necessary? Couldn't you put some sort of minimum cap on there, like you MUST have a minimum of 10 actual draft picks (to be able to field a full bench unit) and a maximum of 15 actual draft picks, which would allow you to trade some sort of quantity for quality? I think that could open up the trading for even more fun.

For example, someone might be much more willing to trade a higher to middle first round pick for two picks in the second and third round. I realize that they could just include a twelfth round pick or something to even it out, but it might get more interesting that way in the middle rounds to trade two for one like that.

Sorry I'd not read all of Yoki's post. There is no such rule where you have to get equal # of picks players.

I appreciate the folks who've done the CB draft before sharing some of the basics but until I post the rules later this week please don't take specifics like this as gospel.

The last drafts I've been in it has been like that.

Also, I know we play to have fun, but I think it's also fair to have equal quantity trades just for efficiency. Otherwise we'll have GM's needing extra rounds to finish their squads if they do a two pick for one kind of a deal.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 19, 2016, 09:15:39 AM

The last drafts I've been in it has been like that.

Also, I know we play to have fun, but I think it's also fair to have equal quantity trades just for efficiency. Otherwise we'll have GM's needing extra rounds to finish their squads if they do a two pick for one kind of a deal.

Efficiency is in the eye of the beholder  ;)

It's each GMs responsibility to figure out how many picks they'll need and where they'd like them to be to fill out their roster.

There will be 14 (or 15)  rounds and you'll only be required to have at least 13 players just like the real NBA.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 19, 2016, 10:27:19 AM

The last drafts I've been in it has been like that.

Also, I know we play to have fun, but I think it's also fair to have equal quantity trades just for efficiency. Otherwise we'll have GM's needing extra rounds to finish their squads if they do a two pick for one kind of a deal.

Efficiency is in the eye of the beholder  ;)

It's each GMs responsibility to figure out how many picks they'll need and where they'd like them to be to fill out their roster.

There will be 14 (or 15)  rounds and you'll only be required to have at least 13 players just like the real NBA.

Ah.

That's fair, then. If that's the case, then this game will be much more interesting for me than it has been before.

I can't wait.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 19, 2016, 01:31:50 PM
I'm looking forward to this, so the lottery for when we pick is on July 26?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 19, 2016, 02:29:46 PM
I'm looking forward to this, so the lottery for when we pick is on July 26?

Yes -- haven't figured how i'm gonna do it yet, but will post something by the end of the week.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Kane3387 on July 19, 2016, 04:41:34 PM
I'm looking forward to this, so the lottery for when we pick is on July 26?

Yes -- haven't figured how i'm gonna do it yet, but will post something by the end of the week.

Yoki is the name did it one year and created a video for it. Maybe he can help out in some way like that this time.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 19, 2016, 04:58:00 PM
I'm looking forward to this, so the lottery for when we pick is on July 26?

Yes -- haven't figured how i'm gonna do it yet, but will post something by the end of the week.

Yoki is the name did it one year and created a video for it. Maybe he can help out in some way like that this time.

Who could forget -- that has a place in the CB Draft Hall of Fame for sure!!!

I did a drawing using Random.com and did a screen video of it. Which is how i'm leaning... we'll see.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 19, 2016, 05:35:43 PM
I'm looking forward to this, so the lottery for when we pick is on July 26?

Yes -- haven't figured how i'm gonna do it yet, but will post something by the end of the week.

Yoki is the name did it one year and created a video for it. Maybe he can help out in some way like that this time.

Picking it straight out from the hat? I'm down.

Assign the teams and I will start making little cards with the team name and user name/GM on it and I will start filming on a lottery on a hat.

And it will be as unprofessionally filmed as it was last time. But no Edgar to DOOM us, so it'll be good.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 21, 2016, 02:10:04 PM
Is it July 26th yet?  8)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 21, 2016, 04:14:38 PM
Is it July 26th yet?  8)



Fixed it for ya.  ;D ;D ;D

Hoping to get the rules posted tonight --- a heads up: everyone will have to read and sign off on them via PM to participate.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016 - Build your own NBA team over 3 wks - need 1-3 more GMs!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 22, 2016, 05:21:30 PM
Still looking for a volunteer.....



channeling my inner Celticsblog Draft (TP to Edgar...)



Is there anyone out there
who can volunteer to put the
rosters into NBA2K
(or some other sim) for
a portion of the voting???



PM me or post here.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: jpotter33 on July 23, 2016, 12:18:14 AM
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to pull my name out for one of the GMs and let one of the alternates have it. I just found out that I'll be traveling across the country on Monday August 1st and Tuesday August 2nd for some family and conference stuff, which I think are two of the main days of the draft. I'd rather be present and doing everything actively rather than just giving a list to someone to draft for me, so hopefully I'll be able to catch this the next time around that we do it! I apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 23, 2016, 09:30:53 AM
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to pull my name out for one of the GMs and let one of the alternates have it. I just found out that I'll be traveling across the country on Monday August 1st and Tuesday August 2nd for some family and conference stuff, which I think are two of the main days of the draft. I'd rather be present and doing everything actively rather than just giving a list to someone to draft for me, so hopefully I'll be able to catch this the next time around that we do it! I apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

If you change your mind I am off in August and can draft for you until you return (assuming you send a list to me). 
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery = July 26; Still accepting alternates
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 23, 2016, 02:13:54 PM
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to pull my name out for one of the GMs and let one of the alternates have it. I just found out that I'll be traveling across the country on Monday August 1st and Tuesday August 2nd for some family and conference stuff, which I think are two of the main days of the draft. I'd rather be present and doing everything actively rather than just giving a list to someone to draft for me, so hopefully I'll be able to catch this the next time around that we do it! I apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

If you change your mind I am off in August and can draft for you until you return (assuming you send a list to me).

JPotter33 you, of course, have to do what's right for you, but keep in mind that using the results of Tuesday's lottery, we're selecting draft slots.

You might end up with a slot at the front or back of the 1st round where you'd be able to submit a list to another poster to pick for ya.

So you might want to see how the lottery & Round A plays out then bow out... but again, it's your call!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs sign off on rules; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 23, 2016, 02:49:52 PM
CB Draft 2016 rules are here (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86663.msg2148825#msg2148825).

read 'em and weep suckas...  :-* ;D

In order to participate in the 2016 CB Draft you MUST read the rules and PM me that you understand them and agree to follow 'em.


Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Celts Fan 508 on July 23, 2016, 08:26:08 PM
Pretty sad that this has to be included:

6. Any attempt to create dummy accounts or otherwise inflate vote totals with inactive accounts will not be tolerated.

Has someone really done that to win a make believe championship?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 23, 2016, 08:40:37 PM
Pretty sad that this has to be included:

6. Any attempt to create dummy accounts or otherwise inflate vote totals with inactive accounts will not be tolerated.

Has someone really done that to win a make believe championship?

I've never seen that before after playing for 3 seasons.

I think it's just a precaution.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 23, 2016, 09:52:16 PM
Pretty sad that this has to be included:

6. Any attempt to create dummy accounts or otherwise inflate vote totals with inactive accounts will not be tolerated.

Has someone really done that to win a make believe championship?

First of all, HOW DARE YOU SIR!!!!!

"make believe championship?!?!" You must never have been internut famous!

hahahahahhahhaa.

Yeah, this was just copied from the 2013 rules. I think there was some nonsense around who was voting, etc.

And you'd be surprised, CF508, how far some folks 'round here would go, how "too far" they take these fantasy drafts/leagues. Then how big a flame war they turn someone telling them to chill out into. It's sad really.

But this year is gonna be great.



right?  :-\ RIGHT?!?!  >:(
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: indeedproceed on July 24, 2016, 10:45:31 AM
Pretty sad that this has to be included:

6. Any attempt to create dummy accounts or otherwise inflate vote totals with inactive accounts will not be tolerated.

Has someone really done that to win a make believe championship?

First of all, HOW DARE YOU SIR!!!!!

"make believe championship?!?!" You must never have been internut famous!

hahahahahhahhaa.

Yeah, this was just copied from the 2013 rules. I think there was some nonsense around who was voting, etc.

And you'd be surprised, CF508, how far some folks 'round here would go, how "too far" they take these fantasy drafts/leagues. Then how big a flame war they turn someone telling them to chill out into. It's sad really.

But this year is gonna be great.



right?  :-\ RIGHT?!?!  >:(

(http://i.giphy.com/H1nX6ozs76zZK.gif)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 24, 2016, 11:31:17 AM
Well no IP, no Lucky17 ... Right there that's like 80% reduction in DrAMa right there... right?!?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 24, 2016, 08:03:46 PM
Good news... 21 GMs have signed off on the rules.

Just waiting for:

Wdleehi
DinoGanga
Moranis
The Rondo Show
Airbelinelli
Dreamgreen
Smarticus

Plus one of our alternates:
Mkogav
RJ87

JPotter33 said he was dropping out, but if you change your mind JP33 just let me know.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: mkogav on July 24, 2016, 11:40:03 PM
Good news... 21 GMs have signed off on the rules.

Just waiting for:

Wdleehi
DinoGanga
Moranis
The Rondo Show
Airbelinelli
Dreamgreen
Smarticus

Plus one of our alternates:
Mkogav
RJ87

JPotter33 said he was dropping out, but if you change your mind JP33 just let me know.

In.

Mk
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: KGs Knee on July 25, 2016, 08:55:05 AM
Good news... 21 GMs have signed off on the rules.

Just waiting for:

Wdleehi
DinoGanga
Moranis
The Rondo Show
Airbelinelli
Dreamgreen
Smarticus

Plus one of our alternates:
Mkogav
RJ87

JPotter33 said he was dropping out, but if you change your mind JP33 just let me know.

In.

Mk

Awesome!

This draft just got interesting.  Get ready for a wall of memes, folks!

TP
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 09:02:55 AM

In.

Mk

Awesome!

This draft just got interesting.  Get ready for a wall of memes, folks!

TP




Yep... Mk is another great addition.

FWIW Mk is now the first alternate -- i'm 95% sure JPotter backed out, just waiting for confirmation.

With either JP33 or Mk, we're up to 25 26 GMs... just need those last 4 to confirm they read the rules! Please make sure I got you on the list if you've PMed me.


reserved (GMs + rosters)

GMs who've confirmed & agreed to the rules (in order of rules sign-off):

1. Gainesville Celtic (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1840)
2. Who (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=3145)
3. green_bballers13 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=76995)
4. jacigar (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=937)
5. BigAlTheFuture (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2805)
6. ChampKind (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=69)
7. Celtic Fan Forever (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=550)
8. max215 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=68366)
9. nickagneta (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2596)
10. Yoki_IsTheName (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7633)
11. KGs Knee (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7078)
12. Rondo2287 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=5584)
13. Celts Fan 508 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=52704)
14. Kane3387 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7095)
15. pearljammer10 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1178)
16. Denis998 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=71619)
17. snively (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2074)
18. Soytiz (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=6840)
19. Evantime34 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=3036)
20. Riah32 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1440)
21. Bucketgetter (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=66962)
22: RJ87 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=6944) (replacing Moranis)
23. wdleehi (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=53)
24. DinoGanga (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=51333)

1st alternate: mkogav (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=745)

just waiting for:

The Rondo Show
Airbelinelli
Dreamgreen
Smarticus
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 25, 2016, 11:19:32 AM
Quote
To avoid any hint of monkey business, the commish has made himself ineligible for the top 3 spots in the lottery. Should he finish there, he'll drop to the 4th slot and the GMs below will skip ahead of him.

I agree to all the rules but this one.

EDIT: I'm not on the guestlist?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 12:20:28 PM
Quote
To avoid any hint of monkey business, the commish has made himself ineligible for the top 3 spots in the lottery. Should he finish there, he'll drop to the 4th slot and the GMs below will skip ahead of him.

I agree to all the rules but this one.

EDIT: I'm not on the guestlist?


haha... you got left off the list above bc in the orig. post i had you listed as "Lord of the King of the Thrones" per your request.

"Don't forget to change to TheWalkerWiggle for PM purposes" i told myself then forgot.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 12:22:15 PM
Quote
To avoid any hint of monkey business, the commish has made himself ineligible for the top 3 spots in the lottery. Should he finish there, he'll drop to the 4th slot and the GMs below will skip ahead of him.

I agree to all the rules but this one.

EDIT: I'm not on the guestlist?


Cheer up emo kid, theoretically i could still end up with the #1 pick if i finish 4th in the lottery then the top 3 decide to pick a little lower...  :o
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 12:36:40 PM
Quote
To avoid any hint of monkey business, the commish has made himself ineligible for the top 3 spots in the lottery. Should he finish there, he'll drop to the 4th slot and the GMs below will skip ahead of him.

I agree to all the rules but this one.

EDIT: I'm not on the guestlist?

Champkind is undoubtedly doing cartwheels....
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 02:37:12 PM
This will be my last update until tonight:


We're at 26 GMs officially on board. #27 will be either JPotter33 (who I think is out, but i'm waiting for confirmation) or Mkogav.

I'm waiting until 11 pm tonight to hear back from our last 3 GMs who originally expressed interest:


The Rondo Show
Airbelinelli confirmed 7/25
Smarticus

After that I'll open those spots up to anyone else who wants them and agrees to the rules.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Diggles on July 25, 2016, 02:39:05 PM
Am I in this league?  I don't see my name on here. LOL and not sure what the heck is going on. 
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 03:06:31 PM
Am I in this league?  I don't see my name on here. LOL and not sure what the heck is going on.

Diggles, this isn't a fantasy league, it's a one-off draft where you build a team from scratch.

IIRC you're in the Lucky17 Points League.

If you're interested in participating in the 2016 Celticsblog Draft you have read and agree to the rules (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86663.msg2148825#msg2148825), and I'll add you as an alternate or add you as a GM after 11 pm if the other 3 folks don't check in by then.

Please let me know via PM if you're interested and agree to the rules.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: airbelinelli on July 25, 2016, 03:09:01 PM
Let's do this thing, I'm in.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: GMs need to sign off on rules to play; Lottery = July 26
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 25, 2016, 11:25:01 PM
OK, we have one spot left -- for the the 3o-team Celticsblog Draft. Trust me/us when we say this is fun.

At this point all the GMs who expressed interest but haven't signed up have gotten 3 PMs, so I'm opening it up to anyone else who wants to play.

To claim the 30th team, you have to read the rules (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86663.msg2148825#msg2148825) (it'll also answer the all-imporant "what the heck is this thing?" question) and PM me that you've read and agree to them. Boom you're in.

reserved (GMs + rosters)

GMs who've confirmed & agreed to the rules (in order of rules sign-off):

1. Gainesville Celtic (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1840)
2. Who (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=3145)
3. green_bballers13 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=76995)
4. jacigar (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=937)
5. BigAlTheFuture (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2805)
6. ChampKind (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=69)
7. Celtic Fan Forever (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=550)
8. max215 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=68366)
9. nickagneta (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2596)
10. Yoki_IsTheName (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7633)
11. KGs Knee (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7078)
12. Rondo2287 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=5584)
13. Celts Fan 508 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=52704)
14. Kane3387 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7095)
15. pearljammer10 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1178)
16. Denis998 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=71619)
17. snively (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2074)
18. Soytiz (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=6840)
19. Evantime34 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=3036)
20. Riah32 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1440)
21. Bucketgetter (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=66962)
22: RJ87 (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=6944) (replacing Moranis)
23. wdleehi (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=53)
24. DinoGanga (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=51333)
25. dreamgreen (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=10180)
26. The Walker Wiggle (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2561)
27. Airbelinelli (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=42279)
28. Smartacus (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=7212)
29. mkogav (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=745)
30. Last GM spot = first come, first serve


A quick reminder too... since I know everyone read every word of the rules: The order above (which is the order people confirmed tehy'd read and agreed to the rules) will be the number each GM has in Tuesday's lottery.

I'm gonna run the lottery at noon, then post a few spots at a time (in this thread) every few mins starting at 12:30 (or whenever I get my sandwich whichever is later)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Need *ONE* more GM!!! first come, first serve.
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on July 26, 2016, 11:25:19 AM
So we will be picking our teams and draft slot in this lottery?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Need *ONE* more GM!!! first come, first serve.
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:02:55 PM
So we will be picking our teams and draft slot in this lottery?

Nope -- unlike in years past where the lottery determined your pick and team, this year the lottery determines the order in which we'll select our picks and team/coaches in Rounds A (tomorrow) and Round B (thurs.)

Here's how it'll work:

1. In a few minutes I'll run the lottery
2. Starting when I get my sandwich, i'll start announcing the results of Round A starting with #30 and going up to #1.

3. Tomorrow starting at 11 am (pick is due at 11:10 am) teams will pick a draft slot for the first round of the CB Draft. The person getting the #1 pick in the lottery can choose the first pick, the 5th pick, the 17th, the 30th... whatever they want.

4. The person with the 2nd pick from the lottery will pick their draft slot and so on.

Remember (as spelled out in the rules) the CB Draft is a modified snake draft (Rd 1: 1-->30; Rd 2: 30-->1; Rd 3: 30-->1; Rd 4: 1-->30....etc), so the #1 pick doesn't pick again until pick #60 and and #90. Additionally picks are assigned a time, so someone may prefer to have their first pick due at 2 pm b/c that's when they're on lunch break...


5. The order then will reverse on Thursday For Round B where #30 from the lottery gets first pick of Team/Coach combos.

These two Round A and Round B rounds are mostly to make sure everyone who's new gets how to "draft"... rather them mess something up here and get assigned a slighlty different pick and team than a player they don't want.

Gonna run the lottery now.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Need *ONE* more GM!!! first come, first serve.
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:08:36 PM
Lottery has been run, getting a sandwich then will post the results in about 30 mins.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Need *ONE* more GM!!! first come, first serve.
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 26, 2016, 12:16:22 PM
Lottery has been run, getting a sandwich then will post the results in about 30 mins.

Trying to drag it out like the real life draft lottery huh GC?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Need *ONE* more GM!!! first come, first serve.
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:17:00 PM
Lottery has been run, getting a sandwich then will post the results in about 30 mins.

Trying to drag it out like the real life draft lottery huh GC?

Yes... i'll be interviewing myself on Facebook Live for about 30 mins  :P ;D
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted starting at 12:45 pm
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:47:53 PM
remember these are just where we'll pick in round A (draft slot) and round B (coach/team combo):

Round A (draft slot) pick #30
Round B (team/coach) pick #1


jacigar
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted starting at 12:45 pm
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:48:46 PM

Round A (draft slot) pick #29
Round B (team/coach) pick #2


pearljammer10

Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:51:07 PM

Round A (draft slot) pick #28
Round B (team/coach) pick #3


Last GM spot = first come, first serve


-----------------
NOTE: there is still one empty GM spot. I just left it in the Lottery and if we don't have a GM by tomorrow we'll just go with 29 teams and Pearljammer10 will pick #28 and Jacigar #29.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:53:15 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #27
Round B (team/coach) pick #4


mkogav
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:57:47 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #26
Round B (team/coach) pick #5


Airbelinelli

Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:58:16 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #25
Round B (team/coach) pick #6


Gainesville Celtic
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted starting at 12:45 pm
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 26, 2016, 12:58:52 PM
remember these are just where we'll pick in round A (draft slot) and round B (coach/team combo):

Round A (draft slot) pick #30
Round B (team/coach) pick #1


jacigar

BOSTON CELTICS! Congrats guy.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 12:59:49 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #25
Round B (team/coach) pick #6


Gainesville Celtic


MOD CONSPIRACY!!!!!!

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/27/30/55/273055277e3e4bdb51b7274fea77b471.jpg)

COD MONSPIRACY!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:00:37 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #24
Round B (team/coach) pick #7


Celts Fan 508



Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: mkogav on July 26, 2016, 01:03:01 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #27
Round B (team/coach) pick #4


mkogav

(http://66.media.tumblr.com/43866055eb983301f09dd3a098cbd0cf/tumblr_inline_o9vd8l9ED51qzqdem_500.gif)

Mk
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:03:23 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #23
Round B (team/coach) pick #8


Soytiz
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:03:39 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #22
Round B (team/coach) pick #9


max215
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:05:13 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #21
Round B (team/coach) pick #10


The Walker Wiggle
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:05:32 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #20
Round B (team/coach) pick #11


Smartacus
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted starting at 12:45 pm
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:07:14 PM
remember these are just where we'll pick in round A (draft slot) and round B (coach/team combo):

Round A (draft slot) pick #30
Round B (team/coach) pick #1


jacigar

***********! Congrats guy.

No undrafted names Mr. THE walker wiggle  :laugh:
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:08:00 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #19
Round B (team/coach) pick #12


Denis998
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:08:39 PM
Did you know that the most efficient way to refresh the page during CB Draft is to give someone a Tommy Point?


(http://67.media.tumblr.com/a4db650e5a4727263c69d243ea674202/tumblr_nmtuvnd2uF1us5lplo1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:10:17 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #18
Round B (team/coach) pick #13


dreamgreen
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: RJ87 on July 26, 2016, 01:10:21 PM
Did you know that the most efficient way to refresh the page during CB Draft is to give someone a Tommy Point?


(http://67.media.tumblr.com/a4db650e5a4727263c69d243ea674202/tumblr_nmtuvnd2uF1us5lplo1_400.gif)

Noted.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:10:30 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #17
Round B (team/coach) pick #14


Riah32
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:10:56 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #16
Round B (team/coach) pick #15


KGs Knee
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:11:08 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #15
Round B (team/coach) pick #16


Rondo2287
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:11:17 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #14
Round B (team/coach) pick #17


Kane3387
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:11:32 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #13
Round B (team/coach) pick #18


wdleehi
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:12:00 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #12
Round B (team/coach) pick #19


Yoki_IsTheName
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:12:41 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #13
Round B (team/coach) pick #18


wdleehi

Mod Conspiracy II: The Reckoning Boogaloo
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:13:00 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #10
Round B (team/coach) pick #21


ChampKind
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:13:19 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #9
Round B (team/coach) pick #22


Bucketgetter
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:13:35 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #9
Round B (team/coach) pick #22


Bucketgetter


Look ma... single digits....
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:13:48 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #8
Round B (team/coach) pick #23


Celtic Fan Forever
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:14:34 PM
This is much less exciting to do  from this end than it was to watch when Nick & Yoki did it...  :-\
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:14:52 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #7
Round B (team/coach) pick #24


RJ87
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:15:20 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #6
Round B (team/coach) pick #25


BigAlTheFuture
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:16:19 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #5
Round B (team/coach) pick #26


nickagneta
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: nickagneta on July 26, 2016, 01:17:34 PM
TOP 5. I'm getting one of my guys!!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 26, 2016, 01:17:56 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #21
Round B (team/coach) pick #10


The Walker Wiggle

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/719def85a33e8077c7f2d7a36868d474/tumblr_mgq4z2y8ua1rifqsvo1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:18:04 PM
Should I put off announcing the top 4 until like 4:30  :o :o ;D ;D :D :D
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: RJ87 on July 26, 2016, 01:18:16 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #7
Round B (team/coach) pick #24


RJ87

(https://i.imgflip.com/n0gny.jpg)
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:19:39 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #4
Round B (team/coach) pick #27


Who
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:20:09 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #3
Round B (team/coach) pick #28


green_bballers13
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:20:27 PM
Then.... there were 2.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:21:19 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #2
Round B (team/coach) pick #29


DinoGanga
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:21:37 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #1
Round B (team/coach) pick #30


snively
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:24:37 PM
Remember the lotter is just to determine the order of Rounds A (wednesday) and B (thurs)... DON'T MISS YOUR PICKSSSSS.



WEDNESDAY JULY 27 -- ROUND A: Draft Slot         
A-1   11.10   snively   
A-2   11.20   DinoGanga   
A-3   11.30   green_bballers13   
A-4   11.40   Who   
A-5   11.50   nickagneta   
A-6   12.00   BigAlTheFuture   
A-7   12.10   RJ87   
A-8   12.20   Celtic Fan Forever   
A-9   12.30   Bucketgetter   
A-10   12.40   ChampKind   
A-11   12.50   Evantime34   
A-12   1.00   Yoki_IsTheName   
A-13   1.10   wdleehi   
A-14   1.20   Kane3387   
A-15   1.30   Rondo2287   
A-16   1.40   KGs Knee   
A-17   1.50   Riah32   
A-18   2.00   dreamgreen   
A-19   2.10   Denis998   
A-20   2.20   Smartacus   
A-21   2.30   The Walker Wiggle   
A-22   2.40   max215   
A-23   2.50   Soytiz   
A-24   3.00   Celts Fan 508   
A-25   3.10   Gainesville Celtic   
A-26   3.20   Airbelinelli   
A-27   3.30   mkogav   
A-28   3.40   Last GM spot = first come, first serve   
A-29   3.50   pearljammer10   
A-30   4.00   jacigar   
         
THURSDAY, JULY 28 -- ROUND B: Team + Coach combo         
B-1   11.10   jacigar   
B-2   11.20   pearljammer10   
B-3   11.30   Last GM spot = first come, first serve   
B-4   11.40   mkogav   
B-5   11.50   Airbelinelli   
B-6   12.00   Gainesville Celtic   
B-7   12.10   Celts Fan 508   
B-8   12.20   Soytiz   
B-9   12.30   max215   
B-10   12.40   The Walker Wiggle   
B-11   12.50   Smartacus   
B-12   1.00   Denis998   
B-13   1.10   dreamgreen   
B-14   1.20   Riah32   
B-15   1.30   KGs Knee   
B-16   1.40   Rondo2287   
B-17   1.50   Kane3387   
B-18   2.00   wdleehi   
B-19   2.10   Yoki_IsTheName   
B-20   2.20   Evantime34   
B-21   2.30   ChampKind   
B-22   2.40   Bucketgetter   
B-23   2.50   Celtic Fan Forever   
B-24   3.00   RJ87    
B-25   3.10   BigAlTheFuture   
B-26   3.20   nickagneta   
B-27   3.30   Who   
B-28   3.40   green_bballers13   
B-29   3.50   DinoGanga   
B-30   4.00   snively   
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Bucketgetter on July 26, 2016, 01:30:26 PM
This is eastern time correct? And is the time posted when you are on the clock, or when you need to have your pick in? Thanks again  ;D
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Rondo2287 on July 26, 2016, 01:32:43 PM
Nice, I was hoping to be right in the middle. 
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Celtic Fan Forever on July 26, 2016, 01:32:53 PM
I gotta say, I'm pretty happy with the 8th draft slot. I'm really looking forward to this.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on July 26, 2016, 01:37:23 PM
Okay - just to be clear once more.

This is NOT our draft slots, but the slots that we'll be picking our draft slots?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: mkogav on July 26, 2016, 01:42:20 PM
Quote
5. The order then will reverse on Thursday For Round B where #30 from the lottery gets first pick of Team/Coach combos.

Are Team/Coach combos IRL matches, e.g. BOS/Stevens, or can we mix and match?


Mk
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:42:40 PM
This is eastern time correct? And is the time posted when you are on the clock, or when you need to have your pick in? Thanks again  ;D

Yes. Picks are due at the time listed EASTERN TIME ZONE
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:42:55 PM
Quote
5. The order then will reverse on Thursday For Round B where #30 from the lottery gets first pick of Team/Coach combos.

Are Team/Coach combos IRL matches, e.g. BOS/Stevens, or can we mix and match?


Mk


IRL matches.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:48:07 PM
Okay - just to be clear once more.

This is NOT our draft slots, but the slots that we'll be picking our draft slots?

correct!!!

To help everyone the list of Round A/B are in the first post of the draft board (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86663.msg2148824#msg2148824) along with the day/time of picks in the first 5 rounds.

You'll see that for now I have the pick # in the first column corresponding to the first round draft spot so you can see where you'd draft in rounds 2-5 (and beyond) if you select any given draft slot in round one:

useful links:: RULES (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86663.msg2148825#msg2148825)  |  List of GMs (with PM links) (http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=86663.msg2148826#msg2148826)  |  TRADES  |  AVAILABLE PLAYERS


Remember: The time listed is when the pick is DUE.

WEDNESDAY JULY 27
ROUND A: Draft Slot         
A-1   11.10   snively   
A-2   11.20   DinoGanga   
A-3   11.30   green_bballers13   
A-4   11.40   Who   
A-5   11.50   nickagneta   
A-6   12.00   BigAlTheFuture   
A-7   12.10   RJ87   
A-8   12.20   Celtic Fan Forever   
A-9   12.30   Bucketgetter   
A-10   12.40   ChampKind   
A-11   12.50   Evantime34   
A-12   1.00   Yoki_IsTheName   
A-13   1.10   wdleehi   
A-14   1.20   Kane3387   
A-15   1.30   Rondo2287   
A-16   1.40   KGs Knee   
A-17   1.50   Riah32   
A-18   2.00   dreamgreen   
A-19   2.10   Denis998   
A-20   2.20   Smartacus   
A-21   2.30   The Walker Wiggle   
A-22   2.40   max215   
A-23   2.50   Soytiz   
A-24   3.00   Celts Fan 508   
A-25   3.10   Gainesville Celtic   
A-26   3.20   Airbelinelli   
A-27   3.30   mkogav   
A-28   3.40   Last GM spot = first come, first serve   
A-29   3.50   pearljammer10   
A-30   4.00   jacigar   
         
THURSDAY, JULY 28
ROUND B: Team + Coach combo         
B-1   11.10   jacigar   
B-2   11.20   pearljammer10   
B-3   11.30   Last GM spot = first come, first serve   
B-4   11.40   mkogav   
B-5   11.50   Airbelinelli   
B-6   12.00   Gainesville Celtic   
B-7   12.10   Celts Fan 508   
B-8   12.20   Soytiz   
B-9   12.30   max215   
B-10   12.40   The Walker Wiggle   
B-11   12.50   Smartacus   
B-12   1.00   Denis998   
B-13   1.10   dreamgreen   
B-14   1.20   Riah32   
B-15   1.30   KGs Knee   
B-16   1.40   Rondo2287   
B-17   1.50   Kane3387   
B-18   2.00   wdleehi   
B-19   2.10   Yoki_IsTheName   
B-20   2.20   Evantime34   
B-21   2.30   ChampKind   
B-22   2.40   Bucketgetter   
B-23   2.50   Celtic Fan Forever   
B-24   3.00   RJ87    
B-25   3.10   BigAlTheFuture   
B-26   3.20   nickagneta   
B-27   3.30   Who   
B-28   3.40   green_bballers13   
B-29   3.50   DinoGanga   
B-30   4.00   snively   



Pick / Overall pick / Time Pick is Due

ROUND 1 (Monday, August 1)      
1   1   11.10
2   2   11.20
3   3   11.30
4   4   11.40
5   5   11.50
6   6   12.00
7   7   12.10
8   8   12.20
9   9   12.30
10   10   12.40
11   11   12.50
12   12   1.00
13   13   1.10
14   14   1.20
15   15   1.30
      
LUNCH -- 1:30 TO 2:30      
      
16   16   2.40
17   17   2.50
18   18   3.00
19   19   3.10
20   20   3.20
21   21   3.30
22   22   3.40
23   23   3.50
24   24   4.00
25   25   4.10
26   26   4.20
27   27   4.30
28   28   4.40
29   29   4.50
30   30   5.00
      
ROUND 2 (Tuesday, August 2+A81)      
30   31   11.10
29   32   11.20
28   33   11.30
27   34   11.40
26   35   11.50
25   36   12.00
24   37   12.10
23   38   12.20
22   39   12.30
21   40   12.40
20   41   12.50
19   42   1.00
18   43   1.10
17   44   1.20
16   45   1.30
      
LUNCH -- 1:30 TO 2:30
      
15   46   2.40
14   47   2.50
13   48   3.00
12   49   3.10
11   50   3.20
10   51   3.30
9   52   3.40
8   53   3.50
7   54   4.00
6   55   4.10
5   56   4.20
4   57   4.30
3   58   4.40
2   59   4.50
1   60   5.00
      
      
ROUND 3 (Wednesday, August 3)      
30   61   11.10
29   62   11.20
28   63   11.30
27   64   11.40
26   65   11.50
25   66   12.00
24   67   12.10
23   68   12.20
22   69   12.30
21   70   12.40
20   71   12.50
19   72   1.00
18   73   1.10
17   74   1.20
16   75   1.30
      
LUNCH -- 1:30 TO 2:30      
      
15   76   2.40
14   77   2.50
13   78   3.00
12   79   3.10
11   80   3.20
10   81   3.30
9   82   3.40
8   83   3.50
7   84   4.00
6   85   4.10
5   86   4.20
4   87   4.30
3   88   4.40
2   89   4.50
1   90   5.00
      
      
ROUND 4 (Thursday, August 4)      
1   91   11.10
2   92   11.20
3   93   11.30
4   94   11.40
5   95   11.50
6   96   12.00
7   97   12.10
8   98   12.20
9   99   12.30
10   100   12.40
11   101   12.50
12   102   1.00
13   103   1.10
14   104   1.20
15   105   1.30
      
LUNCH -- 1:30 TO 2:30      
      
16   106   2.40
17   107   2.50
18   108   3.00
19   109   3.10
20   110   3.20
21   111   3.30
22   112   3.40
23   113   3.50
24   114   4.00
25   115   4.10
26   116   4.20
27   117   4.30
28   118   4.40
29   119   4.50
30   120   5.00
      
      
ROUND 5 (Friday, August 5)      
30   121   11.10
29   122   11.20
28   123   11.30
27   124   11.40
26   125   11.50
25   126   12.00
24   127   12.10
23   128   12.20
22   129   12.30
21   130   12.40
20   131   12.50
19   132   1.00
18   133   1.10
17   134   1.20
16   135   1.30
      
LUNCH -- 1:30 TO 2:30      
      
15   136   2.40
14   137   2.50
13   138   3.00
12   139   3.10
11   140   3.20
10   141   3.30
9   142   3.40
8   143   3.50
7   144   4.00
6   145   4.10
5   146   4.20
4   147   4.30
3   148   4.40
2   149   4.50
1   150   5.00
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 01:53:11 PM
OK, keep posting questions/clarifications since the answers will clear things up fro everyone (or look in the rules... some of these were there), but I won't be back on to answer until ~4:30
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results LIVE *now*
Post by: The Walker Wiggle on July 26, 2016, 02:13:51 PM
Round A (draft slot) pick #21
Round B (team/coach) pick #10


The Walker Wiggle

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Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: snively on July 26, 2016, 02:53:35 PM
At last reality matches my perception: I'm #1!
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: Lottery results posted; **Still need ONE gm!!!**
Post by: The Rondo Show on July 26, 2016, 03:11:37 PM
I'm still in if there's room! Sorry about that.
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: 30 teams set; Draft slots round tomorrow @ 11am!
Post by: snively on July 26, 2016, 05:44:46 PM
Do I have to wait until tomorrow morning to pick my draft slot?
Title: Re: Celticsblog Draft 2016: 30 teams set; Draft slots round tomorrow @ 11am!
Post by: Gainesville Celtic on July 26, 2016, 06:18:42 PM
Do I have to wait until tomorrow morning to pick my draft slot?

Yes you do. Go outside or eat a meal.

All in due time.