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As promised here comes the economic breakdown :)

Variation of the TV contract:
Season 49: 123,000 / Season 50: 132,666 (+7,8%) / Season 134,377 (+1,29%)

This is the first hint that the league is still strong meanwhile we don't have such a big jump as from Season 49 to Season 50, the TV contract augmented.

The average salary at the start of the season is 351 556 (according to BB) (Δ +8,05%) / 335,299$ according to a calculator (Δ +7,14%). The median salary is 357,838$. The players salary floor is 251 284$ (Δ +1,29%). I guess the difference between BB and the calculator is because BB applies the salary floor while calculating the average salary while I took the true salary.

The highest salary comes from Collège Saint-Louis Basket (484,346$) (Δ -6,31% compared to shoes last season), followed by TheRainmakers (455,974$) and LV Clips finishes the podium with 446,970$.

The 3 bottom salaries come from promoted teams, their salaries are way below the salary floor so I guess we will see change there in the future. BC Benfica (169,338$) / rode duivels (148,679$) / Beerschot AC (126,679$) are our 3 bottom salary teams.

I would like to add that last season i did the post after the 1st economy update and some managers decided to change their roster after it so I did it this time for the 2nd economy update.

Last edited by BigT at 9/21/2020 4:33:25 AM

The preview will be a little different this season. In order to avoid jinxing teams, I will just rank them by salary. I know it’s less interesting, but this preview has an effect on some teams (:
There seems to have been less ‘late’ transfers than last season, so waiting for the preview wasn’t really necessary.
Also, this preview will span over three posts, since I wrote too much ...

Blue Side
IN: Estrellas Absurdas (BBBL), THOMAS COOK (III.1), BC Benfica (III.4), Beerschot AC (III.11), De Scheetebeezekes (III.16)
OUT: Shoes (BBBL), Omaha BC (III.1), Knokido (III.4), LOST4 (III.7), Houdeng Donkeys (III.15)

1. LV Clips: 447k [+31k]
You know it’s serious when Bull2213 buys a player. León Echacán is the first non-drafted player in LV Clips that has been on the court. With his older generation player reaching retirement, I assume this is the last real chance at a championship without extra transfers, so it makes sense to create to best opportunities to succeed.
With Lambinet and Landsbergen reaching their final forms, a more than decent schedule vs red side and a salary difference of 70k with the next team on the blue side, not reaching the division final would be a disappointment.

2. Estrellas Absurdas: 378k [NEW]
Having AnGi77 in the division pleases me for 2 reasons: 1) an OG BuzzerBeater user joins our ranks and 2) she has given R. Malou a home for the past seasons. The aim now seems to be training youngsters for the GGP, something she was already doing in his Utopian team (and previously Gulpen for the NT).
For this reason, it appears the aim is to avoid relegation as well as promotion. Will the BBBL rubber band snap after 3 short stints? If I was a betting man, I’d bet on Estrellas Absurdas trying to go for a run in the cup.

3. The Golden Era: 355k [+69k]
The biggest salary increase on the blue side is laid away for Warriorground. A big part of it comes from a transfer after the preview of the last season, but the rest is due to training of, again, a GGP player. Leigh will be a beast of a player in ANY league.
With the average age of the starters, all the building blocks are there for multiple opportunities to get a first taste of BBBL in one of the coming seasons, and with a schedule similar to that of LV Clips, The Golden Era is a great dark horse pick. However, starting 2-3 doesn't help and wasn’t expected.

4. Aubel Nation: 320k [+42k]
Veoz has already made the intentions for the team clear in this forum. Top 4 to avoid relegation games. While it definitely is possible, some new teams are happy to take that spot away. But winning against the two strongest competitors for POs, the tone has already been set. And with a win over TGE, who started the season poorly, a third place is not out of the woods just yet.



Last edited by Krifl at 9/29/2020 10:10:11 AM

5. De Scheetebeezekes: 319k [NEW]
Last season I was complaining about 8 being too few players on the roster. Teetje takes it one step further … 5? Really, FIVE! One injury, fouling out or whatever else can happen, is an uppercut to any game. Aalten already fouled out in 3 out of 5 league game and all GSs are ‘mediocre’. A quick elimination out of the cup would be the best option to increase GS and avoid relegation.
Despite having the highest average salary by a mile, it will be a difficult season for De Scheetebeezekes.

6. THOMAS COOK: 313k [NEW]
If anyone had me pick a team to start 0-5, it wouldn’t be THOMAS COOK. However, looking at the schedule, it should be an easy two wins before the road games.
While TCA hasn’t done any incoming transfers in a while, the players look like a good mix for division II. But there are too many teams like that in our league to satisfy everyone, and a bad start combined with a disadvantageous road schedule never helps.

7. BC Benfica: 169k [NEW]
I hereby welcome Pflies to BuzzerBeater, since the adventure of BC Benfica started less then 6 months ago. Unfortunately, our third division is filled with bots, too easy to promote from. And then we get situations like this: a new trainer with a team that isn’t ready for the competition it’s facing. That and inflated prices for intermediate level players can ruin the influx of new users.
The win away against TGE came as a surprise, and I’m hoping it isn’t the last one.

8. Beerschot AC: 127k [NEW]
Despite only having started 5 seasons ago, it is already the second stint of Freaky659 in II.1. Having two wins with this set of players is an amazing feat in itself, but not sustainable. Beerschot AC is in the situation I described for BC Benfinca. Both teams’ salaries are well below the salary floor, so extra expenses without any benefit. But unfortunately, these teams often don’t have the money to spend.

Red Side
IN: rode duivels (III.9)
OUT: Laeken (III.4)

1. Collège Saint-Louis Basket: 479k [+56k]
Strong star player, great bench, experienced coach, a home game vs LV Clips. If there ever is a season to promote, it would be this one. But maybe the biggest competition for Tom10 comes from the teams listed below, as indicated by the loss at TheRainmakers.
I feel like there is not much too say about this team, as their achievements will speak for itself. Maybe for the first time since s43, there won’t be a CSLB in II.1?

2. TheRainmakers: 456k [+210k]
BigT made the intentions for this season clear in the intro post of this very forum. Winning!
This big statement is accompanied by a salary increase of … 210k? He just bought a new team for his team? While the new players are bench players, the GGP trainees are ready for a step up.
An early loss against Kriflonius was highly unexpected, But TheRainmakers is the reason CSLB and BouffAssist have the same record, with one loss for all three teams.
I am looking forward to seeing the competitiveness on the red side.

3. TheAmbassadors: 435k [-62k]
TheAmbassador hasn’t had the best of starts. With a 2-3 record and bad game shapes on his best players, it’s not looking good. With the players available, damage can certainly be done.
But with only 9 players in the ranks, these cup games are no presents. Also, the only team to have a decline in salary, and not a small one.
There is still enough time to bounce back. So no need to worry … yet

4. ccf packers: 391k [+25k]
Maybe a bit unexpected, but yes, dicus has the 5th best paid team in our league. And with Acquet slowly approaching it’s potential, ccf packers won’t lose games without a fight.
As seasons progress in our league, the ‘easy’ games seem to have gone extinct. The battle for a spot in POs will be brutal and dicus definitely has the tools to take it. The young players in the roster are eager to prove their worth.

5. BouffAssist: 360k [+28k]
One of the three teams on the red side to start 4-1. Not bad for someone who just wants to reach POs. marvinxl hasn’t changed much to the team, yet ‘Big E’ Teerlinck ain’t no BigT, so only a minimal salary increase compared to TheRainmakers.
I’m not expecting for BouffAssist to 3-peat reaching the conference finals, but I wouldn’t be surprised. The starters are strong enough to make every game at least competitive.

6. armstrongs: 360k [+37k]
For the blue side, this set of players would nearly be guaranteed a spot in POs. But this is the red side, and there are no gifts here. Just like the teams above and below, no women-* will have to fight to avoid relegation games. But even if this fails, something needs to go severely wrong to relegate at the end.
It is a solid div.II team with a strong enough bench to spread minutes and give fans worth for their money in every game armstrongs play.

7. Kriflonius: 300k [+45k]
The team closest to the salary floor, while still being nearly 50k off. A team which is, like some others in this league, focusing on GGP trainees and, like other others, hoping to reach POs or at least not relegate.
While Krifl could surprise TheRainmakers early in the season, it won’t be easy to go 15-7 for a third season in a row, as the strength of nearly all teams on the red side has gone up.

8. rode duivels: 149k [NEW]
Ever since BBC Rumst has rebranded to rode duivels, Bachi has gotten the team to div. II twice, this season being that second time. But with a salary less than half that of any other team on the red side, the results are as expected. It is never good to have the worst PD in the league, on top of that, only 1 game didn’t end up in garbage time.
Weekly, the BBs are cashing 120k to ensure no one is paying less than the salary floor, so transfers are recommended here.

Thank you Krifl :)

I guess Houdeng is mad now :P

For me CSL is still the favorite for the red side, I will need to win against them on the road in order to clinch a possible HCA in the playoffs, this will be though.
In all I think the blue side are again favorites to win it all due the fact that they have easier opponents and can prepare ideally for the playoffs. I will face LV Clips on the road and Angie at home so it is an ok schedule.

And my increase in salary comes from my 3 trainees, Vesovold went from 50k to 88k salary and last season I bought a PG with a 70k salary ;)

I agree with statements made by BigT : CSL is still the favourite on our side but again the blue side is going to win the division title : less adversity on the path to the finals.

Didn't really consider that, but yes, the best teams on the blue side have an advantage. Being able to save/build enthousiasm, combined with (likely) HCA in the league finals greatly increases their odds.

I have never had more fear for a season than this one. The red side has gotten too strong for my liking :)

he has given

something he was already doing in his Utopian team

..... SHE !!!!!!!! :P

Thanks for your preview. It brings much more motivation to start topics like this ! I see y'all telling blue side should own the champion because of the lower rivalry within their conference. Well, it is more likely to be crowned in this case, I admit. But looking at past seasons, it was all the contrary. I don't wanna appear pretentious but I was (with only BouffAssist as a good opponent) a bit alone on the red side and never promoted. However, I was always weaker than almost all blue side PO teams ! But the hardest conference has still made it until the end !

Several explanations. Either I managed my seasons as a stupid boy (always trying to go as far as possible in the cup, forgetting the important meetings of the league), either I was really much much weaker than my final opponent, either the rivalry helps out to be better prepared for the PO (slight comparison with our Red Devils between their run in Euro 2016 and in WC 2018... easy draw => poor 1/4 ; tough draw => 3rd).

I really think the best explanation in my case is the second but I don't think in the same time than both the other are to throw away and the third one could help us thinking about this season issue... :)

May all of you enjoy the season !

Last edited by Tom10 at 9/29/2020 3:47:46 AM

he has given

something he was already doing in his Utopian team

..... SHE !!!!!!!! :P

My sincerest apologies, I tried to avoid any gendered pronouns, but a quick check shows I've broken my rule 3 times. Of which twice in the example you've given. I edited it and is noted for next season! :)