"Team Flash"
1:
Magic Johnson --- PG
2:
Elgin Baylor --- SF
3:
Dikembe Mutumbo --- C
4:
Bob McAdoo --- PF
5:
"Pistol" Pete Maravich --- PG/SG
6:
Bobby Jones --- SF
7: Wes Unseld --- C/PF
8:
Antonio McDyess --- PF/C
9:
Alvin Robertson --- PG/SG
10:
Andre Iguodala --- SG
11:
Sam Jones --- PG
12: Jason Kapono --- SF
Head Coach: Mike Brown
Assistant Coach: Tom Thibodeau
Starting 5:
C - Dikembe Mutumbo
PF - Bob McAdoo
SF - Elgin Baylor
SG - Andre Iguodala
PG - Magic Johnson
Rotation:
PG - Alvin Robertson
SG - Pistol Pete
SF - Bobby Jones
F - Antonio McDyess
C - Wes Unseld
Deep Bench
G - Sam Jones
SF - Jason Kapono
VERSATILITY/MISMATCHES
Our starting five has a ridiculous combination of height and athleticism. Magic is a mismatch for anybody. He's a 6'9'' PG. Nobody can stop him doing what he wants on the floor and getting the ball to others in their sweet spot. He's dominated at C in the finals. Mismatch? Enough said. Iggy is an athletic freak, and can guard 3 positions if needed. McAdoo was unstoppable in his prime (MVP). He was the original C-Webb, being able to shoot from range and pass like a guard. Also a beast on the boards. Baylor was one of the best shooters ever. Put up 40ppg and 20rpg. That's just a team of mismatches, and I haven't even delved onto my bench.
OFFENSE
Well, we've got the best PG ever (and arguably the GOAT), an MVP PF who is the last player to ever post 30/15 in a season, one of the greatest shooters and rebounders for his position ever in Baylor, and two players who will get their points off slashing and alley-oops (Iggy) and putbacks and dunks (Deke). Magic will get the ball to everyone, as well as putting up about 18 himself. Off the bench we've got Pistol Pete, Antonio McDyess, Unseld, Robertson and Jones. All know how to put the ball in the basket and there are two great passers in there in Pete and Robertson. McDyess was one of the most athletic PFs in the NBA before the injuries, and Unseld was one of the toughest players around. They'll destroy opposing big men. Just incase we need someone to spread the floor, we'll call the name of Kapono, the greatest 3 point shooter in NBA history (% wise).
This team will play pretty basketball. Every single member of the strating five has averaged at least 5 assists, except Mutombo (Magic - 13, Iggy - 5, Baylor - 5, McAdoo - 5). They know how to share the ball and be unselfish. Off the bench, both Pistol Pete and Robertson were creative and excellent passers (13 assists between them).
DEFENSE
Both my coaches are primarily defensive, which fits into my game plan. Brown is known for his defense. He's led his team to the finals and has been COY. Thibodeau is widely regarded as the best defensive assistant in the NBA. All of his teams have been in the top of defensive categories and ratings. He is the ultimate assistant.
AFAIC, I've got hands down the best defensive team in this contest. Magic, with his size and length, was a good defender. Iggy is an excellent defender, he reads the passing lanes well and has great athleticism and anticipation. Baylor was strong as an ox, and although he was short, he was smart. McAdoo blocks 2 shots a game and would normally be the defensive anchor, but I've got Dike. Probably the best defensive center of all time, Mutumbo was a 4X DPOY, averaging nearly 5 blocks a game in his best season. He was a beast on the boards (14 per), too, along with McAdoo (15 per).
My plan defensively is to be absolutely relentless. My bench is arguably as good defensively as my starting team and so I can afford to go hard and wear out opposing teams. Off the bench I've got Alvin Robertson at PG (former DPOY and all time steals leader in NBA history). He was a lockdown defender and a very good athlete. Averaged almost 4 steals a game in one season. Also got Bobby Jones, my ultimate glue guy. Did all the little things, played excellent defense (former DPOY and 8X First Team All Defense), hustled, scrapped, frustrated, did everything needed to win. Also got McDyess and Unseld, a player noted for his defensive agression. We will grind teams down with ferocious effort.
CLUTCH
I've got guys who know how to win. Magic was clutch. McAdoo was clutch. Baylor is there to knock down every shot he gets, especially in the clutch. Defensively, we've got a whole host of players who will make big plays (see above). We have gallons of offensive firepower, we will make shots with Magic spreading it round. Sam Jones' nickname was Mr. Clutch. He turned it on when the pressure came.
LEADERSHIP
I've got a team of massive winners. Magic has 5 rings. Baylor led his team to the finals eight times. McAdoo has a ring. Bobby Jones has a ring. Unseld had a ring (and four finals appearances). McDyess has a ring. Sam Jones has ten NBA rings (the second most of all time). Kapono has a ring. Quietly, I've assembled a team of winners. They know how to get it done, and with Sam Jones in the lockeroom, these guys have the second best winner of all time.
TOUGHNESS
Magic, Unseld, Iggy, Mutombo, Jones, Robertson, Baylor, McAdoo. Need I say more?
REBOUNDING
I decided to make a new heading for this category. I've got a crazy bunch of rebounders. There will be NO second chance opportunites for my opposition, nor offensive rebounds. We will eat up boards both offensively and defensively. In their prime, here are the RPG for my starters. Dike - 14, McAdoo - 15, Baylor - 20, Iggy - 6, Magic - 10. Thats' 65 rebounds between my starters. Ridiculous. And just to keep up the pace off the bench, Unseld grabs 18, McDyess 12, Robertson 7, Bobby Jones 10, Sam Jones 6. My ability to rebound will be key. One of my main aims starting off this draft was to get a huge team who would play defense, intimidate, rebound, and be unselfish. I've achieved this.
FOCUS/DRIVE
The amount of rings and final appearances on my roster will tell you all you need to know about the focus and drive on my team. We're going all the way. We have too much talent, determination, team spirit, defense, and great coaching, not to.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, TEAM FLASH!
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