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roadhouse19
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I have tried using what can be called handcuffs on my teams.  For example, I'm using 2004-05 Shaq on one of my teams now.  That season, Shaq played 73 games and averaged 34.3 MPG.  I drafted 1969-70 Wilt as his handcuff.  That year, Wilt played in 12 games while averaging 42.1 MPG.  I intend to rest Shaq for 9 games while playing Wilt 42.1 MPG in those 9 games.

Well, the 1st time I did that, Wilt shot something like 9 for 27 with 8 turnovers in 43 minutes, though he did snag 20 rebounds.  I guess what I'm asking is can I expect more of the same from Wilt in his other 8 starts or should I consider that game an anomaly?
12/23/2015 9:07 PM
thohoops
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based on my own experiments with "starters with shortened seasons", as well as discussions with WIS, I would expect more of the same.
I saw shooting percentages cut in half or more.   

in particular, the current WIS model would cause penalties if one tried to "replay" a given season by resting/minute allocation in the coach options.
12/23/2015 9:14 PM
benhoidal
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So, every time you play Wilt significantly more than his min/82 he goes into the individual usage penalty. There is more on this in the Sim FAQ, but basically it's a very poor strategy in the Sim that will not work. Sounds good in theory, but it would be better for your team to play Wilt 5 or 6 minutes in every game instead of giving him extended minutes in a few.
12/24/2015 9:54 AM
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