billy
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Post by billy on Jul 17, 2021 8:53:14 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
I have announcements to make that involve the playoffs for the conclusion of the regular season.
Playoffs:
1) Any trades still pending will be passed before the playoffs begins.
2) Playoffs will begin 7/19/2021. Time is TBD, but I will be live streaming each playoff game, so stay tuned.
3) We will use the latest rating from Alexnoobs latest rosters for the playoff teams. I will manually go through and adjust each players rating if it has been updated since we started this season.
Retirement:
It is with a lot of thought and consideration that I announce my retirement from commissioning D720. Simulating these playoffs will be my last act as commissioner. I really have enjoyed creating this league, as an offshoot of D5 (GOAT) and Pinoyhoops (RIP). I like the rules we have developed here, and while there are certainly some kinks to be worked out I think 720 is a great working model for future sim leagues.
Even more than the rules and the league itself, is the personal connections. Some of you have been around for over 5 years now, and I think all of our lives have changed a lot since then. When I started this league I delivered pizza, and wanted to finish school; now I am a research scientist who has just purchased their own home, and am about to be engaged. Throughout the years my time and interest in running 720 has begun to wane, but not because of any of you.
Every single GM here is a part of what has made this league great, even Doc and KG. I want to extend a special thanks to the staff who has stepped up to help run the day-to-day and the offseason each year. Allan, Steve, Stuff, Shaq, Joel, Pete, Theo, Kong, Ron, Brian, Justin, Yeezy, Jazzy Jeff, Paul Pierce, and everyone else who has helped to serve as an alternate or TC member. You have all given your time to this league with basically no thanks, and I really wanted to let all of you know how much I appreciate everything you've done. We wouldn't have made it this far without every single one of you.
My lack of consistency in posting sims, responding to messages, and generally being engaged with the league has led me to believe that now is the time to finally step down. I had wanted to do this in the past, but kept going because of my love for the league and all of you in it, but it's finally reached a point where its egregious enough that me running the league so poorly is contributing to it's downfall.
That being said, this might not be the end of the road quite yet for 720. I wanted to wait until after the regular season to announce this move, because if this is the league's final season, I didn't want it to effect any of the trades and player values of future picks creating an unrealistic climate. As such, there hasn't been any discussion behind the scenes about who would replace me, or if this is indeed the final season for 720. I will continue to upload the league files for each playoff sim, and all of the records (rosters, draft picks, etc.) are all online and can be used by anyone. If someone chooses (and the league in general agrees) that they would wish to pick up where I am leaving off and commish 720 I will fully support them and make sure they have all the resources they need to run and post simulations.
Cheers to everyone, and good luck in the playoffs.
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John Stockton
 Atlanta Hawks
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Post by John Stockton on Jul 17, 2021 9:13:40 GMT -5
end of an era
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Yeezy
 Dallas Mavericks
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Post by Yeezy on Jul 17, 2021 9:34:56 GMT -5
sad
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Post by Justin Timberlake on Jul 17, 2021 10:04:40 GMT -5
Thanks for everything Billy. I am this deep into basketball and sim leagues because of you and this league. It's become a hobby for me and I think that's pretty cool.
You started something pretty awesome here. Lots to be proud of. Best of luck in the future and thanks again!
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Post by Ron Artest(1x Champ) on Jul 17, 2021 10:21:43 GMT -5
Thanks for everything Billy, I had planned to announce my own step down from Gming. Some of it is due to the sim, and my personal gripes, but a lot of it is simply not having the time anymore. Like Billy, I also had a job, and was going to school when I first started, fast forward a few years, I have a one year old kid, a business with my lady that’s growing quickly, and a great career of my own that’s extremely time consuming. I don’t want to half ass, or have one foot in while the other is moving the opposite direction, so I’m throwing in the towel now. If this league continues, I’ll be around in some capacity whether it’s for advice, or media, but I just wanted to let you guys know it’s been a hell of a ride, and I enjoyed it! 💜💛
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Pete Maravich
 Washington Wizards
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Post by Pete Maravich on Jul 17, 2021 11:31:56 GMT -5
Thanks for everything Billy. I feel like I've taken more than I've given from to this league but I've definitely enjoyed it. I tried to help where I could but there were many more (more so than myself) who helped make the league go.
I went through the same scenario (may moons ago) when I had loads of time & spend a lot of it in a baseball sim league. Marriage/work/kids made me bow out back then & I joined here once everything settled back down a bit. This is something I didn't really know existed before d720 but is a perfect side hobby for me. I am extremely grateful for the day-to-day guys (Billy {commish}, Allan {SW master}, Steve {TC commander}, Theo {sim fill-in}, Stuff/Shaq {roster/DR pages}) through the years having to do sims, roster updates, site maintenance as that has always seemed like the ultimate time suck that I couldn't do myself. Mixed emotions as I'm sad to see it end, completely understand the reasoning, & am happy to hear of Billy's current status as that is what really matters.
Note Edit - I'd love to keep this going & willing to do what I can (PA, TC, etc.) but I'm not sure we have someone willing & able. Billy seems to have been ready to make a move for a while & we just didn't have the right person to lead the ship.
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Paul Pierce
 Chicago Bulls
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Post by Paul Pierce on Jul 17, 2021 12:48:29 GMT -5
Damn RIP, this league meant a lot to me growing up. I started this league at 14 and it was a great way to talk bball with people. I’m gonna miss it, hopefully I’ll see most of y’all in d5
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Post by Stuff The Magic Dragon on Jul 17, 2021 18:07:35 GMT -5
Thank you, billy. Appreciate what you’ve done with the league and best of luck to your career and family. You have done enough to keep us afloat all these years. Thank you and I will miss you guys and this league.
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Shaq O'Neal
 LA Clippers
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Post by Shaq O'Neal on Jul 18, 2021 9:13:22 GMT -5
Damn. 720 is what introduced me to the wonderful world of sim league and while D5 is incredibly fun, 720 just holds a special place since this is where it all started. I remember I was so confused with the layout since I had never been on such a league on proboards before and I actually posted an accept on a trade accepted months ago (back when we had all GMs voting). To go form that to a TC member and PA to roster page management has been a really fun ride.Fwiw if we have someone to run sims, I would be willing to continue this league and continue to update the roster page and perhaps even take some added responsibility as a TC member. Even if this is the end. it has been a really fun time and an incredible hobby and I wish all of you luck. You all are the real MVP!
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Post by Penny Hardaway on Jul 19, 2021 14:37:24 GMT -5
Thank you billy and thanks for another chance peace out and if I can I'll like to try and get into D5 if anyone has info.
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billy
Miami Heat
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Post by billy on Jul 19, 2021 14:43:02 GMT -5
Thank you billy and thanks for another chance peace out and if I can I'll like to try and get into D5 if anyone has info. My bad for being a dick, I do it too much. |
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Post by Penny Hardaway on Jul 19, 2021 14:46:41 GMT -5
Thank you billy and thanks for another chance peace out and if I can I'll like to try and get into D5 if anyone has info. My bad for being a dick, I do it too much. You weren't a dick, I figure you were just assertining your control as commissioner and to restore order and continue on. No blood, no foul I'll live. |
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Theodore Duncan
 Portland Trail Blazers
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Post by Theodore Duncan on Jul 20, 2021 3:51:20 GMT -5
Thanks a lot Billy for everything! I can definitely understand your reasons and good luck with the real life stuff.
This was also for me the first introduction to sim-leagues. I think I saw Billy's post in reddit's fantasybball site, and after starting with this I have not had any interest with fantasybball anymore, lol. Like Pete said, I think this is a perfect side hobby for me as I'm anyways nerding out online looking for players stats and scouting videos. I'm now already in D5, but would be really shame is this also ends.
I have done simming in the past during Billy's miniretirement and could take over that.
It's honestly not super time consuming if you know what you are doing. I'm also been bit more busy at work and with my hobbies in past years, so can't really take too much more responsibility beyond that.
If we continue, one thing that should be figured out is how to do the stockwatch and actually figuring out the new builds, because that is likely one of the most time consuming part of managing the league. I think Allan who used to do it here, or Walt who is doing it in D5 can confirm. But I think the ability to stockwatch your own or opponents players is really one of the keys to keep people engaged. If your team is not doing as well as it should in NBA with same players, and you don't have any influence on that.. that is for sure not gonna motivate anyone.
Maybe that's a reason that there is so much inactivity nowadays, but aside from the typical active GMs (people who already commented here + few others) there is also half of the GM's who have combined post count for year that can be counted with ten fingers. I mean everyone is busy with their lives, but there is a difference for making a small effor or having zero activity.
I guess my point here is that I'm happy to try to help save this, but don't want to spend a lot of time saving the league, if only 10 active GM's care and rest have "whatever attitude" towards it.
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Pete Maravich
Washington Wizards
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Post by Pete Maravich on Jul 20, 2021 11:45:44 GMT -5
I think some sort of committee would have to be put in place so one person isn't taking on too much. Maybe Billy can break down the duties & we can divy them up.
Theo has several good points. The SW change was done out of necessity. My participation wasn't affected by it but it did seem to affect others.
We need to have a Festivus Airing of Grievances. Participation should increase, in theory, if the thing that made their interest wane is addressed. Although, the suggestion thread is always there without too much activity.
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billy
Miami Heat
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Post by billy on Jul 20, 2021 12:29:15 GMT -5
I think some sort of committee would have to be put in place so one person isn't taking on too much. Maybe Billy can break down the duties & we can divy them up. Theo has several good points. The SW change was done out of necessity. My participation wasn't affected by it but it did seem to affect others. We need to have a Festivus Airing of Grievances. Participation should increase, in theory, if the thing that made their interest wane is addressed. Although, the suggestion thread is always there without too much activity. I think a lot can be said by having an active and invested commissioner. My guess is 50% of the grievances that would be aired will be something like "4 sims a week maybe that come randomly". I know I'd hate it too. |
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Pete Maravich
Washington Wizards
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Post by Pete Maravich on Jul 20, 2021 12:45:32 GMT -5
I think that would be the ideal situation if we had that person. I'm not opposed to changes. The main thing that drew me to this league though was trying to mirror real life/CBA (to an extent). As long as that remains as the core I'm down for whatever.
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Post by DJ Jazzy Jeff on Jul 25, 2021 3:46:00 GMT -5
Well this is sad... Thank you for setting this league up in the first place billy It truly taught so many of us about the decision-making/management side of the NBA. LD was my first exposure to a dynasty sim and D720 got me hooked. Thank you for all you commitment and time put into making this forum into a great escape for all of us. Best of luck in the real world and Im sure your hard work and dedication will take you great places. Your favorite GM, DJ Jazzy Jeff PS: you should have waited til 7/20 to make this announcement - woulda been pretty sweet |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2021 6:50:00 GMT -5
Sucks at this league might be coming to an end I have really for the most part enjoyed every bit of it and everybody! If anyone is looking for a league to join after this one if it doesn't continue you should try looking this one up nbaxeries.proboards.com/Some of you might be familiar with it but Morrow is gone and so is his buddy so it's a lot more fair with the admin that run it now but ghanzi be in the head admin! There are still some open teams in the draft is about to start so if anybody wants to head over there and check it out and claim the team go ahead! nbaxeries.proboards.com/ |
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Post by Penny Hardaway on Jul 31, 2021 18:58:02 GMT -5
Sucks at this league might be coming to an end I have really for the most part enjoyed every bit of it and everybody! If anyone is looking for a league to join after this one if it doesn't continue you should try looking this one up nbaxeries.proboards.com/Some of you might be familiar with it but Morrow is gone and so is his buddy so it's a lot more fair with the admin that run it now but ghanzi be in the head admin! There are still some open teams in the draft is about to start so if anybody wants to head over there and check it out and claim the team go ahead! nbaxeries.proboards.com/ |
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Ben Wallace
 Detroit Pistons
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Post by Ben Wallace on Aug 10, 2021 14:15:48 GMT -5
Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the league Billy, and everyone else helping with committees.
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Reggie Miller
 Indiana Pacers
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Post by Reggie Miller on Nov 18, 2021 21:03:20 GMT -5
Thank you all guys specially Billy for introducing me here from the start of the season til this time.
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