Post by Desperado on Jan 12, 2006 0:33:09 GMT -5
Overall Team
Just three words. 3-Time Champs. Yes, it is the Nike Street Team and this year they went for it all again. A huge surprise knocking off the team with The Choker and The Machine. But if you really breakdown the team, it wouldn't be that big of a surprise. I mean just look at it. The starting 5 consists of all 3-Year players, not to mention all of them were All-Stars. Also, 4 of the starting 5 have been selected to an All-Team. So this team can be described as stacked, or highly talented. But what their real title should be is the "Best Starting 5".
Scoring = A+
Defense = B+
Rebounding = A-
Chemistry = B+
Depth = C+
Overall = A-
Coach
Desperado has been a great coach of the Nike Street Team. I mean every year getting enough talent to win a championship. What is a crazy fact is that he has traded more players than any other coach, and still has gotten a great team every year. Another amazing feat is that he has won each year with a different starting 5 each year. Only Bonafide and Show Stoppa remain from the first season champs. Now that is pretty impressive for a coach. Also winning 10+ games is not too shabby either. Desperado tops the list.
Coaching = A+
Preperation = B+
Offseason = A+
Trading = A-
Overall = A+
Starting 5
PG: Bonafide [3]
A huge part of Nike's success. Bonafide is the heart and leader of this team, and his stats show it. Averaging numbers like LeBron will raise eyebrows. But the biggest thing that Nike loves is his clutch. Finals MVP the first season, and raised stats during the playoffs, there is no wonder why Bonafise won 3 rings. Now the question is: Can he and Show Stoppa do it for a 4th time?
Scoring = A+
Defense = B+
Rebounding = B-
Hussle = A+
Overall = A-
SG: Flash [3]
First off, Exile was traded to AND1 for Hurricane. But before Hurricane could even play, Nike shipped him to Adidas for Flash. So you could say Exile was really traded for Flash. Those are big shoes to fill in for the former MVP. Hometown favorite, Exile, has been a great player. But Flash really turned heads when he helped Nike wins their 3rd straight championship. Flash averaged the league-high in points, and he's starting to grow in Nike.
Scoring = A+
Defense = C+
Rebounding = C+
Hussle = A+
Overall = B+
SF: Jazz [3]
Defensive specialist is what Jazz was to this team. But after he was moved to SF, he became a huge scoring threat, averaging his career-highs in scoring at the SF position. Jazz has really grew to become a great all-around player. His skillz grows each year, and his defense is always one of the best in the league. Maybe a MVP will soon be in Jazz's grasp?
Scoring = A-
Defense = A-
Rebounding = A-
Hussle = C+
Overall = A-
PF: Show Stoppa [3]
Former First Overall Pick, Show Stoppa is not letting down. Having a very quiet season, but really showed up during the playoffs, snatching the Finals MVP. While Show Stoppa's numbers might not pop out, what he brings to the table is essential in Nike's gameplan. He brings the toughness, mismatches, and hardnose defense to the team. Him and Bonafide are close friends, and they are the only players left from the original Nike team.
Scoring = A-
Defense = A-
Rebounding = A-
Hussle = A-
Overall = A-
C: Spike [3]
Newcomer to the team, that sent this year's first overall pick, Tribute, and rising star, T-Balla, to Puma. But Spike was well worth it in Nike's eyes. Not only did he complete the "Best Starting 5", but he also brought many changes. Without him, Jazz would have never needed to move to SF, which made him a better player. Also, Spike is a beast on the boards, complimenting Show Stoppa's game too. Looking for a new ring by coming to Nike, Spike's goal was reached.
Scoring = B+
Defense = A-
Rebounding = A+
Hussle = B+
Overall = A-
BENCH
SG: Prodigy [2]
Another First-Overall Pick just like Show Stoppa, Prodigy has been quietly improving himself. A canidate for 6th Man of the Year also. Prodigy is Nike's best player off the bench, and will probably one day lead the team. But for now, Prodigy is comfortable picking up great experience, and a couple of championship rings.
Scoring = B-
Defense = C+
Rebounding = C-
Hussle = B+
Overall = C+
PF: Matrix [R]
Not much is known about Matrix. A late 1st-Round Pick by Nike, Matrix was on the "hot list" for all the GMs. Luckily, he landed with Nike. Matrix brings great versatality and promises of a great player alongside Prodigy. Talks have been said of Matrix starting next year, which would give him a great chance to prove himself on a team of stars.
Scoring = B-
Defense = B+
Rebounding = A-
Hussle = C+
Overall = B+
Just three words. 3-Time Champs. Yes, it is the Nike Street Team and this year they went for it all again. A huge surprise knocking off the team with The Choker and The Machine. But if you really breakdown the team, it wouldn't be that big of a surprise. I mean just look at it. The starting 5 consists of all 3-Year players, not to mention all of them were All-Stars. Also, 4 of the starting 5 have been selected to an All-Team. So this team can be described as stacked, or highly talented. But what their real title should be is the "Best Starting 5".
Scoring = A+
Defense = B+
Rebounding = A-
Chemistry = B+
Depth = C+
Overall = A-
Coach
Desperado has been a great coach of the Nike Street Team. I mean every year getting enough talent to win a championship. What is a crazy fact is that he has traded more players than any other coach, and still has gotten a great team every year. Another amazing feat is that he has won each year with a different starting 5 each year. Only Bonafide and Show Stoppa remain from the first season champs. Now that is pretty impressive for a coach. Also winning 10+ games is not too shabby either. Desperado tops the list.
Coaching = A+
Preperation = B+
Offseason = A+
Trading = A-
Overall = A+
Starting 5
PG: Bonafide [3]
A huge part of Nike's success. Bonafide is the heart and leader of this team, and his stats show it. Averaging numbers like LeBron will raise eyebrows. But the biggest thing that Nike loves is his clutch. Finals MVP the first season, and raised stats during the playoffs, there is no wonder why Bonafise won 3 rings. Now the question is: Can he and Show Stoppa do it for a 4th time?
Scoring = A+
Defense = B+
Rebounding = B-
Hussle = A+
Overall = A-
SG: Flash [3]
First off, Exile was traded to AND1 for Hurricane. But before Hurricane could even play, Nike shipped him to Adidas for Flash. So you could say Exile was really traded for Flash. Those are big shoes to fill in for the former MVP. Hometown favorite, Exile, has been a great player. But Flash really turned heads when he helped Nike wins their 3rd straight championship. Flash averaged the league-high in points, and he's starting to grow in Nike.
Scoring = A+
Defense = C+
Rebounding = C+
Hussle = A+
Overall = B+
SF: Jazz [3]
Defensive specialist is what Jazz was to this team. But after he was moved to SF, he became a huge scoring threat, averaging his career-highs in scoring at the SF position. Jazz has really grew to become a great all-around player. His skillz grows each year, and his defense is always one of the best in the league. Maybe a MVP will soon be in Jazz's grasp?
Scoring = A-
Defense = A-
Rebounding = A-
Hussle = C+
Overall = A-
PF: Show Stoppa [3]
Former First Overall Pick, Show Stoppa is not letting down. Having a very quiet season, but really showed up during the playoffs, snatching the Finals MVP. While Show Stoppa's numbers might not pop out, what he brings to the table is essential in Nike's gameplan. He brings the toughness, mismatches, and hardnose defense to the team. Him and Bonafide are close friends, and they are the only players left from the original Nike team.
Scoring = A-
Defense = A-
Rebounding = A-
Hussle = A-
Overall = A-
C: Spike [3]
Newcomer to the team, that sent this year's first overall pick, Tribute, and rising star, T-Balla, to Puma. But Spike was well worth it in Nike's eyes. Not only did he complete the "Best Starting 5", but he also brought many changes. Without him, Jazz would have never needed to move to SF, which made him a better player. Also, Spike is a beast on the boards, complimenting Show Stoppa's game too. Looking for a new ring by coming to Nike, Spike's goal was reached.
Scoring = B+
Defense = A-
Rebounding = A+
Hussle = B+
Overall = A-
BENCH
SG: Prodigy [2]
Another First-Overall Pick just like Show Stoppa, Prodigy has been quietly improving himself. A canidate for 6th Man of the Year also. Prodigy is Nike's best player off the bench, and will probably one day lead the team. But for now, Prodigy is comfortable picking up great experience, and a couple of championship rings.
Scoring = B-
Defense = C+
Rebounding = C-
Hussle = B+
Overall = C+
PF: Matrix [R]
Not much is known about Matrix. A late 1st-Round Pick by Nike, Matrix was on the "hot list" for all the GMs. Luckily, he landed with Nike. Matrix brings great versatality and promises of a great player alongside Prodigy. Talks have been said of Matrix starting next year, which would give him a great chance to prove himself on a team of stars.
Scoring = B-
Defense = B+
Rebounding = A-
Hussle = C+
Overall = B+
