Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 I have just created a fantasy league on nba.com's webpage. It is called Virtual General Manager. (VGM) for short. It is a fun game that tests your knowledge of players in a fantasy game. You will compete with members in your league and you can see where you stand against everyone playing around the world. If you are lucky, you may even make the illustrious Leaderboard, which means you are one of the top 50 players in the world at the game. The game is different than most fantasy games. There is a rules part on the page, but the gist of the game is this. You are given 100 fantasy points to put together the best team for the day. You will pick one player at each position (PG,SG,C,PF,SF) as well as a coach. Each player in the league has a point value. You have to pick who you believe will get you the most VGM's for that day's games while staying under the 100 point cap. VGM's are the scoring points. VGM's are the sum your players points,rebounds,blocked shots,assists, and steals subtracted from their missed field goal attempts, missed free throws, and turnovers. Give the site (nba.com) a look. I played last year and I was hooked. Here are the specs for joining. League title: SmartMarks Fantasy League Motto: We won't be held back anymore!!! (you don't have to put this in a field, it's just to distinguish in case someone else has the same title) password: tsm4life Hopefully this will link you to the page you need to get started... http://games.espn.go.com/vgm/frontpage Alfdogg and I are in. If you like a fun, alternative fantasy NBA game, sign up and give it a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 I see Cartman has joined. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 You know me, I join everything sports related...I'm a fanatic what can I say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 Count me in...fuck..screwed up my team name, etc. blargh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 Just a reminder, it's a daily game. You are supposed to put a team together using players scheduled to play on that particular day the day before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 My team is set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 Mine too...a little worried though but meh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 I'd watch for pre season injuries to your guys, Cartman. If you get a DNP, that is one less player getting you VGM's. Your team for that day isn't locked until midnight of the day of the game, so you can tinker with your lineups for a bit before the game begins. A quick tip, always go low end for coaches unless you can for sure fit a good one in. Sometimes those 2-3 extra player value points make the difference between you selecting T-Mac or you selecting Iverson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 I always select my coaches last so meh...I also overestimated how much cash I could use thus not getting any real star players aside from Marbury, still a solid enough team though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 My strategy is to always get at least 2 high end cash players and then trying to find 3 middle of the road guys who might match up well against certain opponents. I keep my eye on the Who's Hot/Who's Not list constantly looking for bargains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 My Team PG: Stephon Marbury SG: Emanuel Ginobili SF: Caron Butler PF: Brian Grant C: Shawn Bradley Coach: Frank Johnson(Phoenix Suns) Total Market Value: 69...bah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 I'm in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 Anyone care to share a site I can see daily injury reports? I can't seem to find any on NBA.com or ESPN.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 Ah hell, why not? I'm already in like 85 billion fantasy leagues this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 Anyone care to share a site I can see daily injury reports? I can't seem to find any on NBA.com or ESPN.com I usually check cbssportsline or yahoo sports NBA sections for injury reports. Usually they update with the middle-high end player injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 Ah hell, why not? I'm already in like 85 billion fantasy leagues this year. That's the attitude APO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 I'll be in, though i won't have time to actually sign up until a few hours from now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 *joins* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 My Team PG: Stephon Marbury SG: Emanuel Ginobili SF: Caron Butler PF: Brian Grant C: Shawn Bradley Coach: Frank Johnson(Phoenix Suns) Total Market Value: 69...bah Just some advice, I would get Shaq in there instead. He's playing the Mavericks, who have shit at the center position. Unless word comes out the last few days before the season that Shaq won't play in the season opener, you should put him in. The man has the ability to go for 50+ VGM's on opening night because the Mavs still haven't upgraded the center position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixrising 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Team Phoenix is ready to roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 (edited) Changed my mind. I forgot this was daily. Lineup for opening day (subject to change depending on how Shaq's boo-boos are by then): PG: Stephon Marbury SG: Manu Ginobili SF: Shawn Marion PF: Karl Malone C: Shaquille O'Neal Coach: Pat Riley Edited October 18, 2003 by alfdogg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 (edited) How do I see the league I'm in from the main page? Damn navigation... Edit: Nevermind, was putting in the wrong log-in name Edited October 18, 2003 by DawnBTVS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Are you logged in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Update Team... PG: Stephon Marbury(Suns) SG: Allen Iverson(76ers) SF: Caron Butler(Heat) PF: Brian Grant(Heat) C: Shaquille O'Neal(Lakers) Coach: Frank Johnson(Suns) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 PG Gary Payton, LAL SG Allen Iverson, PHI SF Caron Butler, MIA PF Amare Stoudemire, PHO C Shaquille O'Neal, LAL Cch Randy Ayers, PHI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 My lineup for opening night. This could change if there are any last minute preseason injuries or if Shaq doesn't get the green light to play. PG Gary Payton, LAL DAL SG Emanuel Ginobili, SA SF Caron Butler, MIA PF Tim Duncan, SA C Shaquille O'Neal, LAL Cch Randy Ayers, PHI If Shaq is a no go, Stephon and Marion jump back in the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 *Bump* Aw come on, there has to be more smark fantasy basketball players. They must all be scared because I made the Leaderboard last year and they couldn't dream of making it like DA could. For all of those who are already signed up, tell your friends to sign up too. It's a public group. The specs are on the first post. Let's get some competition around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 I still intend to join. ESPN was being a bastard and not letting me register for god knows what stupid reason, but i'll try again now. EDIT: It worked now, so i'll be signing up shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 (edited) Well it took an eternity, but the bastard FINALLY let me join. Here's the team i've set for the moment, but this will almost certainly change after i bother putting some actual thought in. PG Gary Payton, LAL SG Michael Finley, DAL SF Shawn Marion, PHO PF Tim Duncan, SA C Radoslav Nesterovic, SA Cch Randy Ayers, PHI Edited October 19, 2003 by Cuban_Linx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Well it took an eternity, but the bastard FINALLY let me join. Heh. I remember last year, when I first joined it took forever for me too. If Shaq can't go, I'll probably go with Dirk at SF and Rasho at C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
