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1San Antonio Skyscrapers15030
2My Team13226
3Detroit Engine-Roar12324
4Boston Ring-Chasers11422
5Denver Horse-Track11422
6Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest10520
7New York Over-Timers8716
8Minnesota Ice-Wall7814
9Houston Blast-Off7814
10Cleveland Twin-Towers6912
11Los Angeles Nursing-Home6912
12Phoenix No-Defense4118
13Toronto Border-Patrol3126
14Orlando Magic-Beans3126
15Miami Heart-Attack2134
16Philadelphia Injury-Report2134

Pre-season

Shut the hell up for two seconds and listen to that sound. That low rumble, that murmur of 20,000 people holding their breath at the same time. That's the sound of an arena that knows tonight is going to be something. We're here for a franchise that's in the DNA of this league, a club with as many banners in the rafters as ghosts in the locker room. Legends have walked this court, careers have been shattered here, and miracles have been born on this very floor. Tonight, we write the next chapter. The team with no name, baby! Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Superman. The man is massive, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction. The scary thing is that the more pressure rises, the more he rises with it. Fourth quarter, down by three, the opposing coach screaming, the crowd roaring... And he just shrugs, takes the ball, and nails a step-back three over three defenders draped all over him like it's a Tuesday morning shootaround drill. This is the kind of player you don't just build a team around, you build an era around him. And tonight, that era begins. And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited Batman. A superhero. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a superhero, with bare hands, on an NBA hardwood. The guy showed up at his first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that Batman has "something." We don't know what exactly, but he has "something." In the meantime, the guy runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the game with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee. The budget is like the guy who goes to a restaurant, looks at the menu, orders one entree and splits the dessert. It's not poverty, but it's not the high life either. They've got a decent roster, nobody's complaining, but nobody's saying "damn, what a squad" either. Solid without being spectacular. The kind of team that beats you on a Tuesday and you've forgotten about them by Wednesday morning. But underestimate them and they'll make you pay.

Matchday 1vs Detroit Engine-Roar

108-86 (W)

This guy with rings on every finger Hulk comes out firing! A reverse layup in the first minute!

Kyrie Irving takes off past the defense for a buzzer-beater! Size advantage from this this tweener!

This undisputed superstar Batman with the screen navigation! Gets through and contests!

Superman with the no-look pass! This hall-of-fame lock has eyes in the back of the head!

Batman schemes with the coaching staff! Plotting the next move, true superhero!

Break. Superman's socks are soaking wet — quick change on the spot. Bus driver's confession: Superman raps gibberish during road trips. Loudly. Both teams return. You can tell the coach gave them an earful.

A devastating dunk from Kyrie Irving! This franchise guy is putting on a show tonight!

Barry Allen gets a Playoff atmosphere every time they step on the floor! The superhero aura!

Barry Allen, this solid build, sets the perfect screen! An unmatched feel for the game for the team!

The resilience of Barry Allen! A superhero who never gives up, on or off the court!

Superman takes the applause! Deserved, for a superhero with their bare hands!

Kyrie Irving rips off his jersey and launches it into the crowd. Batman does the same. The coach rolls his eyes. During the game, I counted how many times I said 'incredible.' Seventeen. A personal record. Thanks everyone! And now: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 312.' They will never stop.

Matchday 2vs Miami Heart-Attack

119-84 (W)

This All-Star caliber talent Kyrie Irving comes out aggressive! Opens with a thunderous slam from way beyond the arc!

Batman pulls up and drills an and-one! Can't teach that!

Batman picks apart the defense! Dissecting every move with superhero precision!

Superman rises and fires! Competing the game never felt this athletic!

Kyrie Irving, this smooth operator, contests without fouling! Clean as a whistle!

That's a wrap for now. Barry Allen dives into the tunnel. True story: Barry Allen had his parking spot stolen by Miami Heart-Attack's mascot. Still talks about it. Second half! The hardwood is about to shake again.

Batman attacks from way beyond the arc and finishes with a euro-step! Too good!

Barry Allen showboats with an ice-cold stare at the opposing bench! Even the game gets a rest in blowouts!

Barry Allen smuggled their bare hands onto the field house! The ref is investigating!

This name that's buzzing Barry Allen holds up three fingers! A victory dance after the triple!

Barry Allen wraps up an incredible performance! Wrapped up tight, the superhero delivered!

Barry Allen and Hulk swing Superman around by his arms like a carousel. He looks sick. Tonight I nearly had a heart attack at least four times. And I'm just the commentator. And now, a brand new episode of 'Desperately Seeking My Cat.' Good night, everyone.

Matchday 3vs Orlando Magic-Beans

127-88 (W)

Superman wins the opening tip! Tipping off with superhero energy!

Hulk, this do-it-all player, takes over in the paint. A two-handed slam! That's elite!

Superman delivers the entry pass! Right on the money from this superhero!

Barry Allen, this guy with a proven track record, knifes through for a catch-and-shoot triple at the buzzer! Wow!

Hulk digs in defensively! Freakish explosiveness when the team needs stops!

Back in the locker room, Superman sits down and stares at the ceiling. Anecdote: Superman fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. Back for the second half. The coach slammed his fist on the table.

A bucket by Superman! The building is rocking! This guy with rings on every finger takeover!

Kyrie Irving dribbles and it's too easy! The lead is ballooning! Mercy rule!

Hulk filed a complaint about the field house conditions using their lab notebook standards!

Barry Allen, this league veteran, cups the ear to the crowd! A victory dance! They want more!

Hulk posts career numbers! Numbers bigger than the hidden truth inventory!

Superman does the floss while Kyrie Irving spins like a top. Batman just stands there, arms crossed. Cool. I learned that Superman's father was a superhero. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Good night! Up next: 'America's Got Talent: Mouth Noises Edition.' The judges are baffled.

Matchday 4vs Philadelphia Injury-Report

120-75 (W)

Game time! Superman and this first-ballot legend ready to put on a show at the court!

Kyrie Irving answers back with a sky hook! A gym-rat work ethic under pressure!

This absolute legend Superman exploits the gap! Dime to the corner for a hook shot!

Kyrie Irving, this established star, reads the play perfectly and delivers a bank shot!

Kyrie Irving with the help-side surgical steal! This max-contract guy always in position!

Both teams head to the locker room. Barry Allen wipes his forehead with his jersey. Did you know Barry Allen entered the dunk contest... At 5'9"? Courage knows no height. Both teams emerge from the tunnel. The second half can begin.

A scoop layup from Kyrie Irving! Another dagger! This elite player closing the door!

Superman adds insult to injury! Salt on the game wounds from a superhero!

Batman brought their bare hands as a good luck charm! It's working!

Kyrie Irving high-fives everyone on the bench! A bench mob celebration! The energy is contagious!

Final buzzer! Superman is the hero! This basketball god with a game for the ages!

Barry Allen and Hulk swing Batman around by his arms like a carousel. He looks sick. I spent the evening looking for a stat that couldn't be found. It didn't exist. I made one up. Good night! Up next: 'My 600-Lb Neighbor: He Makes Noise at 3 AM.' Shocking testimonies.

Matchday 5vs Phoenix No-Defense

119-93 (W)

Hulk lets fly with energy from the opening whistle! This global icon locked in!

Batman hits nothing but net! Pure as a superhero's work with their bare hands!

Kyrie Irving, this guy everybody knows, clamps down on the star player! Scary good handles on the assignment!

Batman drops it off underneath! Sneaky as a superhero slipping the game into place!

Superman slows the pace when the team needs it! This guy with rings on every finger tempo control!

Halftime! Barry Allen walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Did you know Barry Allen keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. We're off again! The crowd chants the team's name.

Barry Allen nails a finger roll on a clutch free throw! A superhero who delivers when it matters!

The crowd waves their bare hands replicas! Batman has started a movement!

Hulk rebounds and outlets! From board to bucket, this scientist does it all!

This game belongs to Batman! This first-ballot legend stamping authority at the top of the key!

Barry Allen soaks it in! Soaking up the moment, a superhero savoring glory!

Superman and Hulk lap the court arm in arm, singing. Off-key. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.

Matchday 6vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home

117-86 (W)

Barry Allen steps onto the venue! From competing the game to this, game time!

Barry Allen hits at right from the tip-off! Clutch like a superhero meeting a deadline!

Superman sees the floor! The awareness of a superhero scanning the game!

This certified GOAT candidate Superman erupts for an and-one! The floodgates are open!

Superman with the textbook defense! Written by a superhero with their bare hands!

Halftime! Barry Allen has the hardwood pattern imprinted on his elbow. Anecdote: Barry Allen fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. The players jog toward the court. The air is electric.

Hulk scores a step-back three in a roaring arena! Their lab notebook vibes radiating across the venue!

The rout is on! Superman's their bare hands dismantled the opposition like the game!

Superman confused the scorers table for the game checkout! Easy mistake!

Superman attacks and moonwalks back! A slide across the hardwood! It's showtime, baby!

Superman tosses the orange in the air! A raised fist! This global icon mission accomplished!

Hulk grabs Barry Allen and hoists him onto his shoulders. Batman tries to climb on too. It ends in a pile. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. We're signing off. And now: 'Musical Chairs: Subway Seat Edition.' Winner takes all.

Matchday 7vs Toronto Border-Patrol

124-79 (W)

Barry Allen, this respected competitor, draws first blood! A devastating dunk to start!

Barry Allen catches fire! And it's a sky hook! An unmatched feel for the game taking over!

Kyrie Irving threads the needle! Beautiful assist facing the rim! Unreal court vision!

This bonafide star Kyrie Irving finishes with authority! A fadeaway jumper back to the basket!

Barry Allen with a perfect contest! The reflexes of a superhero catching the game!

Halftime. Hulk is holding his ribs walking toward the tunnel. Confession: Hulk believes the away locker room is haunted. Refuses to go in alone. The buzzer calls the players. Time for the show, act II.

Barry Allen hits the triple! Three lengths ahead, three cheers for this superhero turned baller!

Superman turns it into a clinic! Schooling everybody out there!

Batman offered to fix the arena's the game! Above and beyond!

Superman lets out a roar! The emotion is real! A bench mob celebration!

This once-in-a-lifetime player Superman seals the deal! Victory with unreal swagger!

Kyrie Irving launches his shoe into the air. Superman catches it. Standing ovation. Tonight I learned Kyrie Irving used to be a superhero before basketball. Found out during a timeout. Threw me off completely. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.

Matchday 8vs Minnesota Ice-Wall

98-95 (W)

Hulk checks in for the first play! Clocking in for the shift, let's work!

Hulk, this household name, shuts down the play along the baseline! Lockdown defender!

Barry Allen air-mails a scoop layup along the baseline! Way off for this name that's buzzing!

Barry Allen, this combo guard, carves up the defense for a floater! Beautiful!

Batman communicates the switch! Clear as a superhero's instructions!

Players head to the locker room. Batman has tape on three fingers. Fun fact: Batman is unbeatable at arm wrestling in the locker room. Even the center is scared. Come on, second half! The best is yet to come. Or the worst. Who knows.

Hulk, this basketball god, rises to the occasion! A bucket on the low block! Huge!

This next-level player Barry Allen comes up with a massive steal! Transition time!

This absolute legend Superman draws the MVP chants! The crowd is on their feet for the star!

This big-name player Kyrie Irving demands the ball and delivers! On a clutch free throw heroics!

Batman puts a bow on it! Clean finish, just like a superhero wrapping up the job!

Barry Allen grabs the PA announcer's mic and shouts Batman's name. The announcer chases him. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.

Matchday 9vs Houston Blast-Off

116-90 (W)

Kyrie Irving, this max-contract guy, embraces the boiling cauldron! Game on!

Batman floats one in facing the rim! Delicate as a superhero with their bare hands!

Batman recovers and blocks! That's the hustle of someone who works for a living!

Batman with the alley-oop pass! Launching the orange with superhero precision!

Kyrie Irving reads the defense perfectly! Iron discipline and a sky-high basketball IQ!

Players head to the locker room. Superman has tape on three fingers. Did you know Superman entered the dunk contest... At 5'9"? Courage knows no height. Play resumes! The coach set a few things straight in the locker room.

Barry Allen with the step-back alley-oop! Creating space like a superhero with their bare hands!

This established star Kyrie Irving silences the hostile crowd! Palpable tension shifts!

Kyrie Irving posts up the pick-and-roll to perfection! Chemistry on display!

Superman, the superhero from the day shift, is writing their story on the court tonight!

Barry Allen hugs the coach! The warmth of a superhero who just nailed it!

Superman and Kyrie Irving fake a wrestling match. Batman plays the referee and calls a timeout. My chair squeaked the entire game. Everyone thinks it was me. It was not me. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.

Matchday 10vs Denver Horse-Track

110-90 (W)

Kyrie Irving, this solid build, takes the court! The Playoff atmosphere is electric!

Kyrie Irving, this do-it-all player, showcases silky smooth technique with a gorgeous double-clutch layup!

Kyrie Irving, this do-it-all player, locks down the attacker! An off-the-charts basketball IQ on the defensive end!

This All-Star caliber talent Kyrie Irving zips the pass through! Another dime from this versatile guy!

Barry Allen, this versatile guy, positions perfectly for the offensive rebound! Silky smooth technique!

The players leave the court. Batman clings to the tunnel railing. I've been told Batman once ordered a pizza during a timeout. The coach was not amused. There they are. The coach must have found the right words.

This jersey-selling name Kyrie Irving punishes the defense with a double-clutch layup in transition!

Batman soaks in a Finals-like atmosphere! A superhero savoring life beyond their bare hands!

Hulk makes the extra pass! This guy with rings on every finger hockey assist for a finger roll!

The fans adopted Batman, the superhero who brings the game to life on the field house!

Superman sits on the bench with a smile! This first-ballot legend job well done!

Barry Allen makes a heart with his hands toward the camera. Superman makes a bigger heart. Kyrie Irving makes a massive heart. I spent the evening looking for a stat that couldn't be found. It didn't exist. I made one up. And now, a brand new episode of 'Desperately Seeking My Cat.' Good night, everyone.

Matchday 11vs New York Over-Timers

114-106 (W)

Barry Allen locks eyes with the opponent! The stare of a superhero who means business!

Kyrie Irving, this top-tier talent, operates from the right corner with a deep three! Clinic!

Hulk, this smooth operator, smothers the ball-handler! No options!

Barry Allen lobs it perfectly! Arcing it with precision worthy of their bare hands!

Hulk, this tweener, exploits the mismatch facing the rim! Smart play!

Break! Barry Allen has left a puddle of sweat at every step through the tunnel. Anecdote: Barry Allen slipped on a banana peel during practice. The videos leaked. The internet never forgets. Break's over, time for basketball. Let's go.

Superman with a half-court heave off the pick! Using screens better than most pros!

Barry Allen gets the loudest cheer! Louder than a superhero's proudest moment!

Batman sets the perfect screen! Built like a superhero who doesn't skip leg day!

Every time Barry Allen touches the rock, you see the discipline of their bare hands!

Hulk grabs the game ball! This absolute legend earned it tonight!

Barry Allen moonwalks across the hardwood. Batman attempts the worm. One of them pulls it off. During the break, I tried doing crunches behind the console. My back remembers. See you soon. In the meantime: 'Wipeout: IKEA on a Saturday.' Worse than the actual obstacles.

Matchday 12vs Cleveland Twin-Towers

114-102 (W)

This once-in-a-lifetime player Batman means business! Fast start from way beyond the arc!

Batman converts along the baseline! A free throw with trademark scary good handles!

Superman contests every shot! Relentless as a superhero with the game!

Kyrie Irving reads the defense like a book! Assist under the basket! Pure God-given talent!

Kyrie Irving takes off with purpose every possession! This elite player chess master!

The locker room. Hulk sprawls out full-length on the bench. Little secret: Hulk has a secret TikTok account with 12 followers. Posts cooking tutorials. Back on the hardwood. The tension has gone up a notch.

Superman, this absolute legend, threads the needle for a fadeaway jumper off the pick and roll!

The jumbotron shows Barry Allen's superhero highlight reel! What a career!

Hulk puts ego aside! The team comes first for this basketball god!

Hulk, this franchise cornerstone, answers every challenge! An unmatched feel for the game never fading!

Kyrie Irving can breathe! The win is secured, it's over!

Batman and Kyrie Irving do celebratory push-ups. Superman counts out loud. Definitely cheating. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. We're done here. Up next: 'Top Chef: Microwave Edition.' Bon appetit.

Matchday 13vs Boston Ring-Chasers

99-123 (L)

Barry Allen huddles with the team! Huddling up, the superhero strategizes!

Hulk fires a brick from mid-range! Way off, even for a scientist!

This bonafide star Kyrie Irving commits the offensive foul! Turnover from downtown!

Hulk loses their assignment! Like losing their lab notebook in the workshop!

Hulk crosses over and fires a layup! This combo guard lighting it up!

Intermission. Barry Allen dumps an entire water bottle over his head. Did you know Barry Allen once tried to start an ASMR podcast of sneaker squeaks on the hardwood? One episode. Deleted. Both teams return. You can tell the coach gave them an earful.

Hulk walks away muttering! Muttering about the hidden truth under their breath!

Batman can't buy a bucket! Maybe the game would be easier to aim!

Hulk, this basketball god, orchestrates the delay game! A gym-rat work ethic in action!

Hulk takes the rest play! Even a scientist needs a breather!

Batman wipes a tear! A superhero who poured everything into the effort!

Superman leaves the court at a jog. Kyrie Irving stays there, planted at center court, motionless. During halftime, I tried to interview the mascot. It ignored me. I'll recover eventually. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.

Matchday 14vs San Antonio Skyscrapers

100-107 (L)

Tip-off! Kyrie Irving gets us started! Let's go!

This guy with a proven track record Barry Allen throws up a prayer in transition! Not answered!

Hulk commits the live-ball turnover! Their lab notebook would be ashamed!

Superman reacts too late to rotate! Defense that's basically a suggestion on the help side!

Hulk drives the rock into an off-balance shot! That dawg mentality shining through!

Halftime. The physio pounces on Batman to massage his thighs. Rumor has it Batman talks to his basketball in the locker room. Nobody dares say it's weird. Both teams return. You can tell the coach gave them an earful.

This global icon Superman throws an elbow in frustration! Defense that's basically a suggestion on full display!

Superman can't find the range! Their bare hands has better accuracy than that!

This generational talent Hulk switches defensive assignments on the fly! Pure God-given talent!

Superman can barely run! The 48 regulation minutes harder than the 48 regulation minutes of competing the game!

Superman sits on the bench post-game! Sitting like a superhero after their bare hands broke!

Barry Allen hurls his mouthguard into the trash. Batman keeps his in, chewing on the frustration. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. Good night everyone! Up next: 'Worst Cooks in America: Boiling an Egg Without Breaking It.' Challenge accepted.

Matchday 15vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest

107-102 (W)

Kyrie Irving, this guy everybody knows, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!

Kyrie Irving sprints to close out! A defensive rebound under the basket! Great effort!

Superman shanks it from the center circle! Competing the game uses different muscles!

This undisputed superstar Batman with a vintage fadeaway jumper! The old magic is still there!

Hulk sets the screen at the perfect angle! This undisputed superstar cerebral play!

Halftime. The doctor examines Batman's shoulder while the others catch their breath. Anecdote: Batman lost a bet and had to wear the center's shoes during warm-ups. Size 16. Come on, second half! The best is yet to come. Or the worst. Who knows.

Hulk rises to the occasion! Same grit as when they're on the job as a scientist!

Barry Allen takes the ball right out of their hands! Grip of a superhero!

The arena chants for Superman during every stoppage! Superhero pride echoes!

This undisputed superstar Superman takes over in the first quarter! Unreal swagger in crunch time!

This undisputed superstar Superman wraps up a sensational performance! Victory is sweet!

Batman throws chalk powder like LeBron. Kyrie Irving coughs for two minutes straight. Tonight my voice traveled three octaves. Baritone to soprano. Basketball does that to you. Good night! Up next: 'My 600-Lb Neighbor: He Makes Noise at 3 AM.' Shocking testimonies.

My Team finishes #2, a fantastic season! 13W-2L. Season MVP: Superman.

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#2
Rank
13W-2L
Record
+286
+/-
405
Team Score
31.4M$
Salary
Superman
MVP

Season Journal

Shut the hell up for two seconds and listen to that sound. That low rumble, that murmur of 20,000 people holding their breath at the same time. That's the sound of an arena that knows tonight is going to be something. We're here for a franchise that's in the DNA of this league, a club with as many banners in the rafters as ghosts in the locker room. Legends have walked this court, careers have been shattered here, and miracles have been born on this very floor. Tonight, we write the next chapter. The team with no name, baby!

Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Superman. The man is massive, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction.

The scary thing is that the more pressure rises, the more he rises with it. Fourth quarter, down by three, the opposing coach screaming, the crowd roaring... And he just shrugs, takes the ball, and nails a step-back three over three defenders draped all over him like it's a Tuesday morning shootaround drill. This is the kind of player you don't just build a team around, you build an era around him. And tonight, that era begins.

And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited Batman. A superhero. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a superhero, with bare hands, on an NBA hardwood. The guy showed up at his first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that Batman has "something." We don't know what exactly, but he has "something." In the meantime, the guy runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the game with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee.

The budget is like the guy who goes to a restaurant, looks at the menu, orders one entree and splits the dessert. It's not poverty, but it's not the high life either. They've got a decent roster, nobody's complaining, but nobody's saying "damn, what a squad" either. Solid without being spectacular. The kind of team that beats you on a Tuesday and you've forgotten about them by Wednesday morning. But underestimate them and they'll make you pay.

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My Team finishes #2, a fantastic season! 13W-2L. Season MVP: Superman.

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