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Date: 3/21/2019 5:05:40 AM
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I remember some time ago (actually a couple of years ago) there was a discussion on shot blocking and how important it was, but it also highlighted that people don't train shot blocking because it hikes up the salary by a lot, and eats up potential which could go to more important aspects like IS and ID?

So basically I'm training an all-star kid. He should cap if I train his IS/ID/RB to 12. Would it be worth it to squeeze in some SB? I was thinking about approximately 8 if it helps.

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Date: 3/21/2019 6:14:01 PM
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Some people, including myself believe that the game engine only generates blocks on shots that are going to score. This means that shot blocking does not have an effect on shots that are already going to miss.

I think shot-blocking is useful, but not necessary if potential limits it or you want to train other things. I think with an all-star potential player, 6-7 SB would be plenty and it would be more beneficial to focus the cap space in more ID or secondaries.

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Date: 3/22/2019 11:59:54 AM
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Some people, including myself believe that the game engine only generates blocks on shots that are going to score. This means that shot blocking does not have an effect on shots that are already going to miss.

Thanks for the feedback. This is kinda new to me, as I do recall reading before that someone mentioned that in shot calculation, blocks were taken into account first, then if it's a failed block, then it would be calculated with your defense? Can't remember which thread was it tho, but I think there was such a thing. Have you heard of this one before?

That said, I think yours makes sense as well, since offenses like patient seeks out the highest JS to OD mismatch. Hence it might seem logical that it is the other way round like you suggested.

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Date: 3/28/2019 12:30:09 AM
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Yea I do recall somebody saying something similar to that (was it Manon or someone else). There was a debate some time ago. Iirc they even suggested that SB was the way to make 2-3 a success but I'm not sure if anyone managed to prove it.

But I think back then the general consensus was that it ate up cap space and was an expensive skill to have, hence people don't have players with high SB, tho I would probably try to squeeze some in.

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Date: 3/28/2019 1:16:22 AM
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I agree with you to an extent. With that being said, at all-star potential, he will likely be a backup for the majority of the ladder. In this case he will likely not get above 13ish ID and that is diminished more if he trains too much SBing. I think I'd take a 13/7 guy over a 11/10 guy, especially for that potential/role.

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Date: 4/1/2019 7:59:37 PM
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Thanks for the info. My knowledge is kinda outdated coz I've left the game for a few years, but yes, your explanation is pretty clear. Thanks a lot :D

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Date: 4/14/2019 8:44:25 AM
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So what would you suggest? I know is a relative question but what is ur optimal center or pf with historical potencial? Now days what is more valuable; an inside scorer with low Def of a inside defender? What about driving in inside players?
Sorry for the long question but I've been out of the game for long time and I have a mix of knowledge that I don't even know if is even taking in consideration now.