How do you play your franchise?

[Buckeye]

Do you play all 82 games or what?

[417alum]

Quote: Originally Posted by Codyjohnpaul

Do you play all 82 games or what?

I only play NBA Finals games. I take a team like Detroit dump serious payroll, try to be the worst team in the NBA, and then draft John Wall. Then I sign Carlos Boozer, Joe Johnson, and Ray Allen. Then I win the championship, it's so easy. The key is to trade Rip Hamiltion, Tayshaun Prince, and Charlie Villanueva for Jermaine O'Neal. It works every time. I go from there, and really start to cut payroll.

[Altimus]

First year... or close to it and all Playoff games.

After that I play some games in year 2 and all Playoff games. After that I sim each year and play the Playoffs.

[Buckeye]

Quote: Originally Posted by Altimus

First year... or close to it and all Playoff games. After that I play some games in year 2 and all Playoff games. After that I sim each year and play the Playoffs.

How long does it take your for the first year?

[Dr.Evil]

I play until I have a playoff seed then i sim the rest unitl the playoffs

[Altimus]

Quote: Originally Posted by Codyjohnpaul

How long does it take your for the first year?

Depends. This year took longer as I had to restart as originally I just played with the Bulls. Because of the bad AI team management I had to restart with 30 user controlled teams while running primarily with the Bulls. I usually try to get two games a night so a couple good months. At the same time I'm happy I restarted as I'm enjoying managing the entire league.

[Buckeye]

Quote: Originally Posted by Altimus

Depends. This year took longer as I had to restart as originally I just played with the Bulls. Because of the bad AI team management I had to restart with 30 user controlled teams while running primarily with the Bulls. I usually try to get two games a night so a couple good months. At the same time I'm happy I restarted as I'm enjoying managing the entire league.

What are your results from all 30 teams?

[Jeffx]

I shut CPU trades OFF(the AI logic is ********, I've seen players get traded three times in one week). Besides, it's more fun when the main guys stay with their teams.

As in Madden, the first year I don't make any moves. I play with the cards I'm dealt.

No trades. Only build through free agency and the draft.

I play 58-game seasons