NBA 2k19: The New Millennium(The Alamo)

Last time on The New Millennium, the Los Angles Lakers were once again crowned NBA Champions, winning their second title in this alternate reality. Now, the offseason is upon us, and changes are coming.




Player Retirements

Those biding farewell to the NBA this year included Scottie Pippen, Steve Kerr, Reggie Miller, Rod Strickland, Mark Jackson, Sean Elliott, Danny Manning, Tim Hardaway, Gary Payton, Larry Johnson and Toni Kukoc. Pippen was the only player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.


Draft Lottery

Finally, after three years, the New Orleans Pelicans have won the lottery, earning the first pick in the draft. The Hawks will pick second, followed by the Spurs, Timberwolves and the Pistons round out the top five.


2004 NBA Draft

1. SG Andre Igoudala, New Orleans Pelicans
2. PG Devin Harris, Atlanta Hawks
3. C Dwight Howard, San Antonio Spurs(Henry's Note- I have no clue how Dwight fell this far. What a steal for San Antonio)
4. PG Brook Perry, Minnesota Timberwolves(generated player)
5. PG Jameer Nelson, Detroit Pistons
6. SF Gary Seymour, New York Knicks(generated player)
7. PF Josh Smith, Golden State Warriors
8. C Al Jefferson, Washington Wizards
9. PG Joseph Marion, Sacramento Kings(generated player)
10. SG Patrick Joseph, Vancouver Grizzlies(generated player)
11. SG J.R. Smith, Charlotte Hornets
12. SG Kevin Martin, Los Angeles Clippers
13. SF Luol Deng, Milwaukee Bucks
14. PF Willie Lewis, Boston Celtics(generated player)
15. PF Kelvin Beasley, Dallas Mavericks(generated player)
18. SF Trevor Ariza, Utah Jazz
19. C Emeka Okafor, Orlando Magic
21. PG Shaun Livingston, Portland Trail Blazers
40. SG Tony Allen, Sacramento Kings


Free Agency

A list of every player rated 80 overall or higher that switched teams in free agency:


SG Doug Christie, Utah Jazz, 2 years, 35 million dollars
SG Allan Houston, Houston Rockets(lol), 3 years, 65 million dollars
PG Brevin Knight, Golden State Warriors, 3 years, 52 million dollars
SG Raja Bell, Indiana Pacers, 3 years, 31 million dollars
C Mark Madsen, Phoenix Suns, 3 years, 18 million dollars
SF Al Harrington, Seattle SuperSonics, 3 years, 38 million dollars
C Vlade Divac, Utah Jazz, 1 year, 11 million dollars
PF Malik Rose, Utah Jazz, 2 years, 18 million dollars
SG Fred Hoiberg, San Antonio Spurs, 2 years, 16 million dollars


Way Too Early Predictions

NBA.com has a major west coast bias this year, with the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Grizzlies and Suns predicted to be the top five next year. The Spurs are projected to rebound, and the Pelicans and Timberwolves are in the top fifteen, as are the Hornets. The Bucks and Celtics are projected to the worst in the NBA next year, which could be good news for Boston at least, as potential franchise savior Chris Paul awaits in the draft pool.