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NBA 2K12 Association: Detroit Pistons

Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:06 PM.

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Preseason and Games 1-5

I decided to start an Association with my hometown favorite Detroit Pistons. Looking at the preseason roster, I knew that this team was unable to contend. So, I performed a MAJOR overhaul with the theme of being able to compete now and also in the future.

I traded Jason Maxiell and a 2012 1st Round pick to the Celtics for Brandon Bass, a 2012 1st Round pick, and a 2013 2nd Round pick.

I traded Charlie Villanueva and a 2013 1st Round pick to the Raptors for Andrea Bargnani and a 2012 2nd Round pick.

In a three-team deal, I traded Rodney Stuckey and Ben Gordon to the Magic for JJ Redick and Jameer Nelson. The Pacers recieved Glen Davis. The Magic also recieved a 2012 2nd Round pick.

The next offer I could not pass up. I am impatient, therefore I was unwilling to wait for both Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight to develop. The Bulls offered Derrick Rose and a 2012 1st Round pick for the two rising stars. I also acquired 2nd Round picks in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

I traded the aging Ben Wallace and a 2012 1st Round pick to the Wizards for Nene and a 2012 2nd Round pick.

Realizing that I had a lot of picks in the future (more than enough to handle), I unloaded Walker Russel and 3 second round picks for Gerald Green, another prospect.

I traded Damien Wilkins to the Heat for James Jones. I turned around and dealt him to the Lakers along with some draft picks for Troy Murphy.

After a couple of games, the defense coming off the bench was clearly lacking. To help solve the problem, I acquired Shane Battier for Austin Daye and Vernon Macklin.

I then signed Mehmet Okur to a 1 year deal, because I had only the minimum number of players on the roster.

I played two more games, and Jameer Nelson was not productive. Somehow, I was able to acquire Steve Nash (who eventually waived his no-trade clause) and a 2013 1st Round pick for Jameer and Jonas Jerebko.

For the moment, I am satisfied with the team. We surprised early with a 4 point win over the rival Pacers, but soon faltered with a 3 game losing streak. Defense was non-existent in bouts against the Nets, Knicks, and Warriors. In our most recent game, we finally put the pieces together in a 16 point win over Portland. We face a tough task against the Lakers next.