Scenarios with my upcoming draft classes

[philleim2k]

Console: PS5
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This year I also do draft classes and I cover 2024 through 2035 (?), obviously focusing on the earlier draft classes. But this time I release scenarios for my draft classes to also have my sliders and roster changes implemented.

- Ratings:
81 = generational talent potential
80 = MVP potential
79, 78 = HOF potential
My draft classes mostly have around 40 to 45 70+ overall players depending on draft class depth.

- Which players/which ratings:
2024 = mock drafts
2025 - 2027 = mock drafts, rankings
2028, ... = rankings
The further the year, the more I go with rankings.

- Peak years: High rated players (top 5 - 8) often start their peak with 24 so they can reach their potential before reaching their peak, at the same time they don't need too long to become stars meaning they should (occasionally) become Allstars in their 2nd or 3rd season already. The rest of the players can enter their peak with 24 - 28.
High majority of the players' peak years end somewhere between 28 and 32. Shooters usually leave their peak years later than athletic players.
Making peak years like that allows players to have solid longevity based on their playing style and development. Furthermore, not too many players have a great longevity which would only make them more likely a future HOFer and breaking more records.

- Potentials:
2024: min. potential = overall - 3
potential = overall + 4
max. potential = overall + 11
2025: min. potential = overall - 5
potential = overall + 4
max. potential = overall + 13
2026: min. potential = overall - 7
potential = overall + 4
max. potential = overall + 15
2027: min. potential = overall - 8
potential = overall + 4
max. potential = overall + 16
Note that 2028 and beyond will have same potentials like 2027. Players, that could become the new GOAT (bold assumption -> Wembanyama last year, Jolly twins), can have a 99 max potential.
Mathematical exceptions: 69 overall (73 or 72 potential), 68 overall (71 or 70 potential), and 67 overall (69 or 68 potential).


- Boom or Bust:
Top 5 - 10 players: boom = 35 - 70
average = 25 - 40
bust = 5 - 30
Remaining players: boom = 20 - 40
average = 20 - 40
bust = 30 - 50
Distributing it more towards boom and bust gives players the ability to have more unpredictable careers and developments in simulations instead of more rigid developments, sometimes becoming bench players and sometimes (good) starters. The top 5 - 10 has more average and especially boom, because potential and max. potential can be near to each other, thus this distribution allows those high rated players to reach their potential/max. potential more easily.

- Faces/Gear: Social media (player/team/miscellaneous accounts on multiple platforms) gives me best and most current images of players to keep my faces and gears (beard, haircut, better images for replicating faces and gears) up to date.

- Height/weight: Social media (player/team/miscellaneous accounts on multiple platforms)/websites, ... give me current informations, may it be the Draft Combine, official NBA measurements or whatever. For non-adult players I have to guess their final height/weight.

- Attributes: I watch multiple highlights, read scouting reports, stats, and maybe even reactions or impressions from others for a certain player to get all attributes right. Some informations on certain attributes since College/international/G-League stats can't be applied to players like NBA stats (* Per 36).
Freethrow = percentage = overall
3pt. = 40% ~ 78 - 86
= 35% ~ 72 - 78
= 30% ~ 65 - 72
Def. Rebound* = 10 ~ 78 - 82
= 8 ~ 72 - 76
= 5 ~ 62 - 65
= 3 ~ 52 - 55
Steals/blocks* = 1.5 ~ 74 - 75
= 1 ~ 62 - 64
My approach here is to do attributes like 2K and the players should have realistic percentage and stats in simulations. What is also important for me is the gameplay. The athleticism is chosen so it replicates the player the best way possible while not being overpowered, just like every other attribute.

- Tendencies: I watch multiple highlights, read scouting reports, stats, and maybe even reactions or impressions from others for a certain player to get all tendencies right (* Attempts per 36).
3pt* = 9 ~ 85 - 90
= 6 ~ 55 - 60
In combination with the attributes I want to provide the best simulation stats and gameplay, doing tendencies like 2K while avoiding to make mistakes by making tendencies fit attributes.

- Hot zones: Rookies don't have hot zones, so everything neutral.

- Animations: Watching highlights (in best case the player takes a standing jumpshot) to get the most accurate jumpshot, starting with the base and then the release. Dunk attributes/tendencies determine the amount of dunk animations, while great dunkers get 7 - 12 dunk packages, mid dunkers get 3 - 7 since the amount of dunks also impacts the dunk frequency of a player.

- Badges:
- Top 15 player = 3 - 12
- 70 - 74 overall players = 0 - 5
- 69, 68 = 0 - 1
Note that higher rated players are more likely to get the "Work Ethic" badge, because that badge can help developing more/faster in simulations.
Also most players have "Limitless Range".

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Search scenario by content name "2023/24 NBA Season" to get my scenario with my sliders, roster changes (that will soon come) and 2024 NBA Draft. 2024 contains the following players ...

All players with ^ have the appearances from PS user SilentShow- (via his roster "NCAA 2K24 *60 Teams")

2024

- Alexandre Sarr
- Zaccharie Risacher
- Cody Williams
- Matas Buzelis
- Stephon Castle
- Nikola Topic
- Dalton Knecht
- Donovan Clingan
- Ron Holland
- Tidjane Salaün
- Rob Dillingham
- Ja'Kobe Walter
- Reed Sheppard
- Zach Edey
- Johnny Furphy
- Jared McCain
- Tyler Smith
- Isaiah Collier
- Yves Missi
- P.J. Hall
- Ulrich Chomche
- KyShawn George
- Kel'el Ware
- Kevin McCullar
- Tristan da Silva
- Trey Alexander
- Kyle Filipowski
- Jaylon Tyson
- Tyler Kolek
- Ryan Dunn
- Carlton Carrington
- Justin Edwards
- Adem Bona
- Dillon Jones
- Trevon Brazile
- Izan Almansa
- Bobi Klintman
- Hunter Sallis
- Terrence Shannon Jr.
- Jamir Watkins
- Antonio Reeves
- Dillon Mitchell
- DaRon Holmes
- Melvin Ajinça
- T J. Bamba
- Adama Bal
- Ugonna Kingsley-Onyenso
- Jaxson Robinson
- Mark Sears
- K.J. Simpson
- Keshad Johnson^
- Cam Spencer^
- A.J. Hoggard
- N'Faly Dante^
- Coleman Hawkins
- Tristen Newton
- Nikola Djurisic
- Jaylen Wells
- Matthew Murrell
- Devin Carter
- Reece Beekman
- Ajay Mitchell
- Alex Karaban
- Jalen Bridges
- Harrison Ingram
- Nique Clifford
- Oso Ighodaro
- Branden Carlson
- Trentyn Flowers
- Baylor Scheierman
- Juan Nuñez
- A.J. Johnson
- Jonathan Mogbo
- Payton Sandfort
- Bronny James
- Aaron Bradshaw
- Pacôme Dadiet
- Jesse Edwards
- Emanuel Miller^
- Norchad Omier^
- Jaylen Forbes
- Ariel Hukporti
- Caleb Love
- Kobe Johnson
- Zyon Pullin
- David Jones^
- K.J. Lewis^
- Pelle Larsson^
- Eric Dixon^
- Thierry Darlan
- Taran Armstrong
- Baba Miller
- Jamal Shead
- Judah Mintz
- Hunter Dickinson

2025
- Cooper Flagg
- Ace Bailey
- Dylan Harper
- V.J. Edgecombe
- Tre Johnson
- Dink Pate
- Hugo Gonzalez
- Noa Essengue
- Rocco Zikarsky
- Khaman Maluach
- Karter Knox
- Liam McNeeley
- Jalil Bethea
- Johnuel Fland
- Collin Murray-Boyles
- Nolan Traore
- Dame Sarr
- Coen Carr
- Egor Demin
- Zvonimir Ivisic
- Mackenzie Mgbako
- Drake Powell
- Hamad Mousa
- Tahaad Pettiford
- Hansen Yang
- Garwey Dual
- Jarin Stevenson
- Isaiah Evans
- Adou Thiero
- Cam Scott
- Saint Thomas
- Flory Bidunga
- Carter Bryant
- Caleb Foster
- Brandon Garrison
- Michael Ruzic
- Ismaila Diagne
- Kanon Catchings
- Cam Christie
- Xavier Booker
- Patrick Ngnongba II
- Scotty Middleton
- Aday Mara
- Derrion Reid
- Gavin Griffiths
- Bassala Bagayoko
- Joseph Tugler
- Grant Nelson
- Kylan Boswell
- Mark Mitchell
- Asa Newell
- Motiejus Krivas
- Tyrese Proctor
- Felix Okpara
- Kam Jones
- Malik Dia
- Freddie Dilione
- D.J. Wagner
- Matthew Cleveland
- Omaha Biliew
- Bryson Tucker
- Somto Cyril
- Bruce Thornton
- Xaivian Lee
- Elliot Cadeau
- Jan Vide
- Kwame Evans
- Johni Broome^
- Kanaan Carlyle
- Milan Momcilovic
- Malique Lewis
- A.J. Storr^
- Alexandros Samodurov
- Ousmane N'diaye
- Otega Oweh
- Riley Kugel
- Aidan Mahaney
- Lachlan Olbrich
- Wooga Poplar
- Alex Toohey
- Elmarko Jackson
- Ruben Prey
- Berke Büyüktuncel

2026
- A.J. Dybantsa
- Cameron Boozer
- Darryn Peterson
- Caleb Wilson
- Koa Peat
- Jayden Quaintance
- Bryson Tiller
- Jacob Wilkins
- Meleek Thomas
- Isiah Harwell
- Darius Acuff Jr.
- Joson Sanon
- Cayden Boozer
- Brayden Burries
- Jalen Haralson
- Donnie Freeman
- Ian Jackson
- Annor Boateng

2027
- Tyran Stokes
- Alijah Arenas
- Caleb Holt
- Brandon McCoy
- Hugo Yimga-Moukouri

2028
- Mahamadou Landouré
- Babatunde Oladotun
- Paul Osaruyi
- Aaron Garcia

2029
- Kameron Mercer
- Erick Dampier Jr.

- Graham Roark
- Mac Irvin IV

2030
- King Bacot
- Phillip Reed Jr.
- Kortell Price

2031
- Tomarri Patterson
- Braylan Davis
- Dave Freire Cabral

2032
- Kameron Potts
- Terry Holt

2033 (Player DNA)
- Ashton Jolly
- Henry Jolly
- Jace Vanderbilt

2034 (Player DNA)
- Karr'Dell Mitchell
- D.J. Thomas

2035 (Player DNA)
- Aubrey Thomas

2036 (Player DNA)
- Hunter Jolly

2037 (Player DNA)
- Stephen A. Smith
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Those players below have a new/updated face and gear (*) or are entirely new creations of mine (**)
- Mike James**
- Moses Brown*
- John Petty Jr.*
- G.G. Jackson*
- James Nnaji*
- Jalen Wilson*
- Micah Potter*
- Jeremy Lamb*
- George King*
- Ricky Council IV*
- Terquavion Smith*
- Craig Porter Jr.*
- Drew Peterson*
- Jacob Toppin*
- Colin Castleton*

[murad45]

Excited to try out your draft class! I take it you’re working on the second round currently?

[philleim2k]

Quote: Originally Posted by murad45

Excited to try out your draft class! I take it you’re working on the second round currently?

Thanks. I work on my 2nd round currently and in about a week 2025 is next.

[philleim2k]

And with my newest upload of my "2023/24 NBA Season" scenario Damian Lillard plays for the Bucks, Holiday for the Trail Blazers, etc.

[philleim2k]

My 2024 NBA Draft has 60 completed players now. All informationsin this video below.
https://youtu.be/LgQS3SDmBPU?si=UsjG63UoKSw0ggjY

[philleim2k]

Here is my YT video on my scenario, that has been updated with many changes. This video gives you a quick look at these changes.

https://youtu.be/61RbbtyH99Y?si=rW-2Zi7I3vEHNzdU

[philleim2k]

UPDATE - transferred players from one draft class to another ...

2024 -> 2025: Jared McCain, Mackenzie Mgbako, Garwey Dual, Omaha Biliew, Xavier Booker, Xaivian Lee, Elliot Cadeau, Jan Vide
2025 -> 2024: Carlton Carrrington

[philleim2k]

UPDATE - transferred players from one draft class to another ...
2024 -> 2025:
Collin Murray-Boyles, Zvonimir Ivisic, Felix Okpara, Kam Jones, D.J. Wagner, Kylan Boswell, Matthew Cleveland, Mark Mitchell, Grant Nelson, Tyrese Proctor, Kwame Evans, Malique Lewis, Aday Mara, Alexandros Samodurov, Ousmane N'diaye, Otega Oweh, Riley Kugel, Aidan Mahaney, Lachlan Olbrich, Wooga Poplar, Alex Toohey, Elmarko Jackson, Ruben Prey, Berke Büyüktuncel
2025 -> 2024:
Jared McCain, Johnny Furphy, Ulrich Chomche, Kingsley Ugonna Kingsley-Onyenso, KyShawn George
2025 -> 2026:
Jayden Quaintance, Ian Jackson, Annor Boateng, Vyctorious Miller