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NBA 2k11 Association Roundup:Southeast Division

Posted on September 29, 2010 at 07:01 PM.

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The Association. The preferred mode for many people will again draw you in and wont let you play another mode. This year they have built on the strong showing from last year with many improvements and additions to authenticate things further. Are you still trying to figure out what team you're going to embark on your digital journey? This guide will help you chose which team fits your style and what you want outta this mode. This will be a rundown of every team in the league with a few advantages as well as disadvatages with choosing them. I will also show you some reccomended pesonnel moves to fill those problem positions as well as concerns for you as you move along.I will be doing a division a day with the Southeast today .Hope you enjoy!

Atlanta Hawks

Roundup: A-Town's team, the Hawks are a great team to play the association with. Why, because they are Offensive powerhouse from top to bottom. Athletic at every position, as well as long on the wings. They are just a player or two from being elite.

Advantages: Dont leave this team open ANYWHERE on the court. Even their big men can rain midrange J's on you. J-Smooth is arguably the best athlete in the game and it's easy for him to lock down the paint on one end and throw thunderous jams on the other. They also have one of the best benches scoring wise in the league leg by the man with the best crossover in the league Jamal Crawford

Disadvantages: As athletic as this team is they're not that tall down low and teams like the Lakers and Celtics will give this team fits inside with their length. Scoring off the post up could be problem some.

Problem Positions: There is a small hole on the three spot on this squad, Marvin and Maurice can be streaky at times and aren't the best team/help defenders you can find. Mike Bibby's skills as well as averages are on the decline so if your playing against a fast point you will give up penetration

First moves: First thing I would do is find a younger point guard preferably more athletic and defensive oriented to hold me over until Teague takes it over. Need to fill the hole at sf to round out the roster.

Charlotte Bobcats

Roundup: I honestly dont know what kind of team the Bobcats want to be. With an owner like Jordan I do see big changes soon. All the players separately are great, but coming together something doesn't work out. Too many different styles are the Achilles heel of this squad.

Advantages: Great starting wings led by Captain Jack and Gerald Wallace are very dynamic and play together well. Their crop of centers are both good defenders and rebounder's.

Disadvantages: No floor leader for this team. Stephen Jackson just wants to shoot bad shots(career 42% 32%3pt) and lack of a pure and consistent point guard kill this team. Lacks flow in it's offense which leads to many bad shots in the latter points in the possessions.

Problem Positions: DJ Augustin is a better 6th man that starter, look to draft a pass first point or sign one if available. Shaun Livingston has been a bust despite his potential(injuries) so try to develop him cause he's a cheap option.

First moves: Find a post up scorer, Tyrus Thomas is a either a good trade piece or a postman to build around. Then figure out your pg situation, you could develop DJ into a pass first guy but it could take a few years if you're willing to wait.

Washington Wizards

Roundup:Now things get juicy, the wiz kids. They are actually my choice for my permanent franchise because they are fun to use and the upside is tremendous. With the speed demon John wall leading the team you have to force the issue and get quick points

Advantages: The best two things to have, youth and potential. This team is built for you to run, run, and run with Wall and bang inside with Andray Blatche and Mcgee. Has a few expiring contracts as well as the best 2k trade bait in Gilbert.

Disadvantages: The only real problems you will find is developing your big men to productive guys. If you dont score quickly you will struggle in half court sets due to no knockdown 3pt shooters to space the floor

Problem Positions: Since Javale Mcgee got shafted by 2k(i see you to Linas) your primary focus is developing him into an NBA center(think Tyson Chandler). Post scoring will be a problem because Blatche cant carry the whole load inside

First moves:Get rid of Gilbert first and foremost. You will get back either role players and picks or you could go for a guy like David West or Lamarcus Alderidge to move Blatche to the 5. Then you have a playoff team YAY!!

Orlando Magic

Roundup: The Magic have been a powerhouse over the last few years and on this new campaign nothing has changed, Except they're better in just about every aspect. Bringing in shooters defenders while keeping their strong core intact will possibly bring them back to the finals after a year off. If you want to win now then this is the team for you.

Advantages: Four of their five starters can stroke it from deep, the one that can't is the 2-time defending defensive player of the year. You can play inside out or outside in. With this team it's impossible to double anywhere because they will find shooters or D-12 in the paint.

Disadvantages: Perimeter Defense will be a problem for you if you chose this team. They rely too heavily on D-12 to stop penetration and just like in real life he has racked up many fouls for me and once that happens your only post scoring threat is gone. I've also struggled with this team when their jumpers aren't falling the offense gets bogged down and I tended to turn the ball over. Keep your guys moving!!!

Problem Positions: Believe it or not there is not one problem spot on this team. AT ALL!!!(can we get to the Heat already?

)

First moves: If you chose this team your goal is to win now, not really much you need to do either other than stay healthy. To me this(And the Celts) are the only teams that can compete with the last team on todays list because their tough team defense.

Miami Heat

Roundup:The team you've all been waiting for, the Dynasty, no just the Heat. Users of the Heat takeover one of the most explosive offensive teams this league has ever seen led by the Three a Mi-Ego's.(sorry had to do tht). Taking over this team you are essentially title contenders for 5 years. But not without huge flaws!

Advantages: The biggest three Iv'e ever seen led by the 06' finals MVP D-Wade, 2 time regular season MVP L-B-J and the other guy(sorry, he wasn't even apart of the canseco massacre video

). All you have to do with this trio is just iso them up in effective positions and get the hell outta their way. The D cant double them. And each one with space will put up big numbers.(i cant guard them in my wiz chise').

Disadvantages: This team does have a few gaping holes. The bench is terrible(c'mon, their bad). Not one guy on the bench can create his own shot so you will need to leave at least one of the big three on the floor with the bench mob to keep the O moving. This team in real life and in the game is one injury away from really being a normal team so watch out.

Problem Positions:They have no real point guard on the team so does Lebron have to start the offense every time down the court or what? they also dont have the height to match up with the tallest teams in the league. Bynum and Pau will take advantage of this in the finals year after year so get someone who can defend.

First moves: Your really gonna have to hammer and tape a supporting cast to support the big three or you can kiss that dynasty goodbye(only role players worth mentioning is Haslem and Miller) I dont care how you do it, trade draft picks(they're gonna be 29th ore 30th anyway) or something just get players that play.

Thanks for reading, feel free to comment and discuss what team you are gonna use.

will be doing the Central Division tommorow between 2-3pm pacific time

Comments

# 1 DGMikeBarker @ Sep 29

Great read, like the way you think.

# 2 Beastly Wayz @ Sep 29

Nice read man, Love the spot on the Heat, you hit the nail on the head with that one.. can't wait to see the Knicks review - - by the way I suffer as a Knicks fan enough, so no jabs please

# 3 lv2bll @ Sep 29

http://www.operationsports.com/lv2bl...sion/#comments

the knicks are in here

# 4 Beastly Wayz @ Sep 29

Just read the Knicks, Man I am gonna give you a hug, ha ha
Again right on pimpin. Love the fact that you said not to spend tha dough in year 1. Must have read my mind....
Def a Good Read - Can't wait till Tuesday to get my ball on....

# 5 j3bit0 @ Sep 29

lol at bosh not being in the conseco massacre. And im gonna develop john wall into a cross between rondo and rose -- jus waitin on the timberwolves and my bulls

# 6 Knighttime24 @ Sep 29

You have a good basketball mind.

# 7 scatman @ Sep 30

I liked this red except for one thing; don't trade Gil. Call me crazy, but I think Gilbert playing off ball is better than getting "pieces" for later. If I'm using the Wiz, I'm dumping J. Howard, Nick Young and one of their rookies (seraphin or ndiaye) and seeing what i can do with that. Maybe Philly gives up T. Young and Kapono? Maybe Cleveland will part ways with Parker or Moon and a pick? Or maybe you can get R. Butler from LA or Beasley from Minnie.

In any event, I know Gil present a better asset but I also think he is a piece you keep since he is one of the best scorers in the game and your going to need someone who is dependable in close moments. He, along with Wall, is the only player who can create his shot as well as for others and that will take a lot of pressure off Wall to have to do everything saving his stamina and energy over a long season.

# 8 lv2bll @ Sep 30

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	I liked this red except for one thing; don't trade Gil. Call me crazy, but I think Gilbert playing off ball is better than getting "pieces" for later. If I'm using the Wiz, I'm dumping J. Howard, Nick Young and one of their rookies (seraphin or ndiaye) and seeing what i can do with that.

you have some very good points. im using the wiz in my current 2k11 chise and have gotten rid of him day 1, i will definitely see how he and wall play together

# 9 jrose57 @ Sep 30

Hey thanks man, really like these analysis, but got a question for you bro, what ya think of Bobcats signing Iverson, and after this move, is obvious they have no bigs that can score inside, what big would you suggest and which player you think should be traded to get that big, for instance, David West?

# 10 poilbrun @ Sep 30

Thanks for the write-ups. I have one question though: what do you mean when you say "you could develop DJ into a pass first guy". Can you choose what type of development path the player will follow in the future?

I didn't play a lot of Association last year, mostly My Player, and did not play before that, so my knowledge of Assocation if quite lacking...

# 11 lv2bll @ Sep 30

@poilbrun: you cant select development paths like that, but every month you have 7 points you can use for development. you simply choose a guy like dj augustin and choose the passing drill(you can get a guy like him +15 in passing in a year or two). THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IN ASSOCIATIONIS USE ALL OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT POINTS EVERY MONTH

@jrose you might be able to use tyrus thomas in a trade, he has high trade value. note, david west might bolt after the season cause of his expiring contract. iverson will add some firepower off the bench as you could make him a great sixth man(as in real life he will want big minutes)

# 12 lv2bll @ Oct 3

please dont take it personal but I write these up based on what i do in MY COPY of the game and in 2k11, the highest rated player not in the big 3(sans m.miller) rared over 65 is Big Z, Chalmers and Haslem(2 of them are gonna start)So yes the heat need a bench. IN THE GAME!!!! Im not biased and you shouldn't be on a video game forum!
Ohh and by the way the lakers won 2 straight to start my wiz franchise! I know you hate tht buddy!