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My team's philosophy is to foul as little as possible, thus keeping the enemy out of the penalty. My question is: how long do I wait (seasons? weeks?) before giving up on a player because he fouls too much.

I know players will foul a bit less once defense is developed, but my understanding is that it will only help the problem a little. Through 72 minutes my player has committed 10 fouls. Normally, I reject any player who fouls, on average, more than once every 20 minutes (or 2.4 fouls per 48 minutes).

I have seen some players on the transfer list who fouled a lot in their first 1-2 seasons and then got considerable better. How often does that happen? And, once again, how long should I wait before deciding my player is indeed foul prone (and selling him)?

btw, if someone wants to give me an estimate of his value, I'd be glad to hear it. I'll be training him until I sell him and I expect to receive more than the Buzzerbeater estimate.

FYI:

[USA]
Steven Bryson (20751038)
Center
Owner: Delta 9

Weekly salary: $ 5 723
Role: backup
(BuzzerBeta)

DMI: 17400
Age: 18
Height: 6'6" / 198 cm
Potential: perennial allstar
Game Shape: respectable

Jump Shot: mediocre Jump Range: mediocre
Outside Def.: respectable Handling: inept
Driving: mediocre Passing: inept
Inside Shot: average Inside Def.: strong ↑
Rebounding: respectable Shot Blocking: average
Stamina: respectable Free Throw: pitiful

Experience: atrocious

Steven Bryson was pick 1 in the season 16 draft by Atlas Hawks.

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Transfer Price Estimate: There have been 6 recent transfers of 18 year old centers with strong inside defense and perennial allstar potential. Of these, the ones with skills most similar to Steven Bryson have been selling for around $ 250 000 to $ 300 000.

Last edited by Dmitri at 8/19/2011 3:05:33 PM

He's a very nice player indeed, but I agree his foul problem won't disappear. That said, one or two foul-prone players don't hurt too much - injured opposing superstars are a nice way to get a competitive advantage :D

Still, he'll be a pain in the behind to train just because of the minutes issues. So, if you want to sell him, he'll fetch you about 300k. He does look good enough to have a shot at the U21 though, which could increase his value a lot if you're willing to stick with him for three seasons.

Your not allowed to get price estimates on here by the way.

No chance what so ever of making the USA U21s. Foget that for starters.

Actually if he trains him well he might be on it later on

Dont get rid of him i will buy him from you for 17,950 or more.

If he doesn't get rid of him, how are you supposed to buy him?

How do you figure he has no chance of making the USA U21' team? Who has a better chance than an 18 yr old with good potential? He has the best possible defense for a rookie and good size for a SF. If he has no chance, who does?

put him on the transfer list and ill buy him from you