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You've been drafted, and now it's time to negotiate your contract. <><<timed 1s t8n>>$teamchoice: <<next 1s>><<type 40ms>>"Great to see you again, $name! Let's get this started, here's what we have in mind."<</type>> <<next 4s>><<linkreplace "View Offer">> 3 years $500 per year 15 minutes per game [[Accept Offer|accept][$money to 500]]     [[Negotiate Higher|negotiate]] <</linkreplace>><</timed>> <>

$teamchoice: <<type 40ms>>"We can come up a little bit, but not by much. How about this?"<</type>> <> <<timed 3s t8n>><<linkreplace "View Offer">> 3 years $550 per year 15 minutes per game [[Accept Offer|accept][$money to 550]]     [[Negotiate Higher|negotiate2]] <</linkreplace>><</timed>> <>

$teamchoice: <<type 40ms>>"Our hands are tied, $name. This is our final offer, take it or leave it."<</type>> <> <<timed 4s t8n>><<linkreplace "View Offer">> 2 years $625 per year 15 minutes per game [[Accept Offer|accept][$money to 625]]     [[Decline Offer|decline]] <</linkreplace>><</timed>> <>

Sorry it couldn't work out, $name. <h2>You Lose</h2>

Money: $money $teamchoice: <<type 40ms>>"Excellent! Happy to have you on the $teamchoice!"<</type>> <<timed 3s t8n>>[[Continue|next3]]<</timed>>

Money: $money You get a call from your agent <> <<linkreplace "Answer Phone">><<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"What's up, $name? I got some bad news."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 2s t8n>><<linkappend "    //What is it?//">> <<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"The $teamchoice just signed Nate Young, a big free agent who plays the same position as you. Nate is projected to start over you, so you're gonna have to get to work if you want minutes"<</type>><</say>> <<timed 7.5s t8n>><<linkappend "    //What should I do?//">> <<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I have some options lined up for you."<</type>> <<type 30ms>>"First, I can get you the best NBA trainer on the market. It's expensive but they're the best for a reason. Or, it'd be a good idea to get more work in with your coach. Earning your coach's trust will get you playing in no time. Finally, I have connections that can get you any type of steroids you want. Definitely the most effective option, but by far the riskiest."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 15s t8n>><<linkappend "    //Why can't I just vibe and let it take care of itself?//">> <<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I mean if you really want to, but I don't think you'll get very far like that. Let me know what you want to do."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 5s t8n>>[[Hire Trainer (costs $250)|trainer][$money -= 250]]    [[Work with Coach (free)|coach]]     [[Buy Steroids (costs $200)|roids][$money -= 200]]    [[Go with the Flow (free)|flow]]<</timed>> <</linkappend>><</timed>> <</linkappend>><</timed>> <</linkappend>><</timed>> <</linkreplace>> <>

Money: $money <<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Hey, $name. Glad to see you want some more practice, lets get to work."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 4.5s t8n>>Day after day for months, you spend time after practice doing individual drills with your coach. <<next 4s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I gotta say, $name, I'm very impressed with the dedication you've shown me. I'm fully confident in your ability to run our offense and win us games. We're still a few weeks out from the season opener, but for now you're the favorite to be a starter."<</type>><</say>> <<next 11s>>[[Continue|next6]]<</timed>>

The regular season arrives, and you have retained your spot on the starting lineup. Your coach and teammates expect you to be the leader on the court, as you know the offense better than any of your teammates. <<timed 5s t8n>>Behind your leadership and stellar performances, the $teamchoice have a strong start to the season and emerge as a true playoff contender. <<next 5s>>[[Continue to Season|next5]]<</timed>>

You sit anxiously among the room of equally nervous prospects. <<timed 3s t8n>> The commissioner comes to the stage: [img[../assets/commish.png]] <<next 2s>><<type 40ms>>"With pick number <<print random(1,30)>> in the NBA Draft, the $teamchoice select.."<</type>> <<next 5s>><h2>$name!</h2> <<next 1s>>[[Start Your Career|begin]] <</timed>>

Money: $money This is the moment you've been waiting for, the finals. You want to celebrate, but the job isn't over just yet. <<timed 3s t8n>>You and your teammates are locked in for the whole week of practice, exhausting yourselves in preparation. <<next 3s>>Coach calls a meeting after practice <<next 2s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I've been extremely pleased with the work ethic shown this week, you guys are ready for this team. With that said, I think you guys deserve a night off. Go out, enjoy the city, and be ready tomorrow for the biggest game of your lives."<</type>><</say>> <<next 10s>>Most of the team seems very excited at this offer, but you feel uneasy as the finals begin tomorrow. <<next 3s>>You think over your options to yourself. Do you go out with them? Convince them to stay in? Just stay home and let them go? <<next 5s>>[[Go Out With Your Team|out]]    [[Convince Them to Stay In|convince]]    [[Stay Home and Mind Your Business|stayhome]]<</timed>>

Money: $money You decide to take your coach's advice and have some fun with your team for the night. <<timed 3s t8n>>You have some much needed time off in the city, and the team returns to their homes. <<next 4s>>The next morning, the whole team is lethargic and clearly not ready to play a game of basketball. <<next 3s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"When I said to go out and have fun, I didn't mean go party all night! I am extremely disappointed in you guys, lets go try to get ready for this game."<</type>><</say>> <<next 8s>>[[Continue|next8]]<</timed>>

Money: $money Your team's low energy carries over to the game. <<timed 2s t8n>>The other team looks better than you in every aspect of the game, leading to an embarassing blowout loss. <<next 4s>>Your team never recovers from this blow, and you easily lose the finals 4 games to 0. <<next 3s>>[[Continue|lose4]]<</timed>>

Money: $money Not wanting to ruin your friends' fun, you say nothing and decide to stay home. <<timed 3s t8n>>The next morning, you see just how much fun you missed out on as you watch your teammates walk around half-asleep. <<next 3s>>You regret not convincing them to stay in, but at least you're at 100% if no one else is. <<next 3s>>You proceed to have one of the best playoff series of all time, averaging 35 points while trying as hard as you can to carry your teammates to a win. <<next 6s>>You do enough to force a game 7. Win or lose, this is the last game of the season. <<next 3s>>You break the record for individual scoring in a finals game, but your teammates don't give you much help. <<next 3s>>Unable to do it all by yourself, the $teamchoice fall in game 7 and are named runner-up. <<next 4s>>[[Continue|lose5]]<</timed>>

Money: $money You quickly jump in, reminding everyone how much is at stake and why they definitely should not be going out. <<timed 4s t8n>>Many give you judging looks, but as the team's leader, they all agree to listen to you and rest up. <<next 4s>>The next morning, everyone is locked in and ready to go. <<next 3s>>Your team takes the finals by storm, blowing out the other team in each of the first 2 games. <<next 4s>>After taking losses in games 3 and 4, your team bounces back to win the next 2 games, making you champions. <<next 4s>><h2>You have won the NBA Finals!</h2><</timed>>

Your agent seems dumbfounded by your decision. <<timed 2s t8n>>You don't care, as you're about to experience the true NBA life of partying and going out every night. <<next 3.5s>>After failing to show up on time to any of the pre-season practices, the $teamchoice are furious with your disinterest. <<next 3.5s>>After another month goes by without you improving your work ethic, the $teamchoice decide to cut you from the team for being nothing but a distraction. <<next 4s>><h2>You Lose</h2><</timed>>

You sit across from 4 $teamchoice executives, feeling their scrutinizing eyes dissecting everything you do. [img[../assets/executives.png]] <<type 40ms>>"First of all, what is your name?"<</type>> <<timed 2s t8n>><<textbox "$name" "" "question1" autofocus>><</timed>>

[img[../assets/executives.png]] <<type 40ms>>"Glad to have you here, $name, what would you say your playstyle is like?"<</type>> <<timed 3s t8n>><<listbox "$playstyle">> <<option "Select Answer" 1>> <<option "Aggressive, always looking to score at the rim" 2>> <<option "I value passing and always try to involve my teammates before myself" 3>> <<option "Great outside scorer, able to shoot from anywhere" 4>> <</listbox>> [[Continue|question2]]<</timed>>

[img[../assets/executives.png]] <> <<if $playstyle is 1>><<type 40ms>>"You don't have a playstyle? I think we're done here." [[Leave Room|lose]]<</type>><</if>> <<if $playstyle is 2>><<type 40ms>>"A great finisher is key to a professional offense."<</type>><</if>> <<if $playstyle is 3>><<type 40ms>>"No such thing as having too many playmakers."<</type>><</if>> <<if $playstyle is 4>><<type 40ms>>"Great shooters are always valuable in the modern game."<</type>><</if>> <> <<if $playstyle gt "1">><<type 40ms>>"What would you say is most important to you in basketball?"<</type>> <<timed 4s t8n>><<listbox "$mostimportant">> <<option "Select Answer" 1>> <<option "Winning is all that matters, I will do whatever is needed to help the team win" 2>> <<option "Individual stats. As long as my numbers are up, I'm not concerned" 3>> <<option "The money. I'm excited to live life to the fullest." 4>> <</listbox>> [[Continue|question3]]<</timed>><</if>>

[img[../assets/executives.png]] <> <<if $mostimportant is 1>><<type 40ms>>"Nothing's important to you? I think we're done here." [[Leave Room|lose]]<</type>><</if>> <<if $mostimportant is 2>><<type 40ms>>"We are here to win championships, glad you're on the same page."<</type>><</if>> <<if $mostimportant is 3>><<type 40ms>>"Noted."<</type>><</if>> <<if $mostimportant is 4>><<type 40ms>>"Well we certainly hope you don't just care about the paychecks."<</type>><</if>> <> <<if $playstyle gt "1">><<type 35ms>>"Last question, $name. Do you think you're prepared to put in the necessary time and work to succeed in this league?"<</type>> <<timed 4s t8n>><<listbox "$prepared">> <<option "Select Answer" 1>> <<option "Without a doubt, I'm ready to do whatever it takes." 2>> <<option "Well yeah, but with how good I am, I don't think I'll need much work." 3>> <<option "You mean I'm not allowed to just go party every night?" 4>> <</listbox>> [[Continue|question4]]<</timed>><</if>>

[img[../assets/executives.png]] <> <<if $prepared is 1>><<type 40ms>>"You've got nothing? I think that'll do it for us." [[Leave Room|lose]]<</type>><</if>> <<if $prepared is 2>><<type 40ms>>"That's what we like to hear."<</type>><</if>> <<if $prepared is 3>><<type 40ms>>"We believe that you can always improve, no matter how good you think you are."<</type>><</if>> <<if $prepared is 4>><<type 40ms>>"No you cannot. You realize this is a job interview, right?"<</type>><</if>> <> <<if $prepared gt "1">><<type 40ms>>"Anyways, that's all the time we have for you today. The $teamchoice hope to be in contact with you soon"<</type>> <<timed 6s t8n>>[[Proceed to Draft|draftroom]]<</timed>><</if>>

You've bombed your interview and nobody wants to draft you. <h2>You Lose</h2>

The $teamchoice have lost in the finals. <<timed 2s t8n>>2nd place is good, but nobody wants silver. <<next 3s>><h2>Game Over</h2><</timed>>

The $teamchoice have been eliminated in the finals. <<timed 2s t8n>>Despite this, you've cemented your legacy as an all-time player with your play in this series. <<next 3s>>It's not a championship, but at least people know it wasn't your fault. <<next 4s>><h2>Game Over</h2><</timed>>

Mitch Reynolds

<<set $money to 0>> <pre><code><nowiki><<character 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>></nowiki></code></pre> <pre><code><nowiki><<character 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>></nowiki></code></pre> <pre><code><nowiki><<character 'trainer' '../assets/trainer.png'>></nowiki></code></pre> <pre><code><nowiki><<character 'doctor' '../assets/doctor.png'>></nowiki></code></pre> <pre><code><nowiki><<character 'nate' '../assets/nate.png'>></nowiki></code></pre>

You look around the room at the joyful faces of your friends and family, feeling nervous and excited for the future. After a couple of great seasons as the star of your university's basketball team, you have just made the decision to end your college career and enter the NBA Draft. Your natural talent is obvious, but some scouts question your work ethic having coasted through college, and wonder if you left too soon. To help you prepare for the draft, you figure you should hire an agent. [[Hire Agent|next1]]

You get a call from your new agent <> <<linkreplace "Answer Phone">><<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"What's up, champ? I've got teams calling me left and right showing interest in drafting you. We can only set up an interview with 1 team, so let me know where you want to go."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 8s t8n>>Choose a team to meet with. <<listbox "$teamchoice">> <<option "None">> <<option "Atlanta Hawks">> <<option "Boston Celtics">> <<option "Brookyln Nets">> <<option "Charlotte Hornets">> <<option "Cleveland Cavaliers">> <<option "Dallas Mavericks">> <<option "Denver Nuggets">> <<option "Detroit Pistons">> <<option "Golden State Warriors">> <<option "Houston Rockets">> <<option "Indiana Pacers">> <<option "Los Angeles Clippers">> <<option "Los Angeles Lakers">> <<option "Memphis Grizzlies">> <<option "Miami Heat">> <<option "Milwaukee Bucks">> <<option "Minnesota Timberwolves">> <<option "New Orleans Pelicans">> <<option "New York Knicks">> <<option "Oklahoma City Thunder">> <<option "Orlando Magic">> <<option "Philadelphia 76ers">> <<option "Phoenix Suns">> <<option "Portland Trail Blazers">> <<option "Sacramento Kings">> <<option "San Antonio Spurs">> <<option "Toronto Raptors">> <<option "Utah Jazz">> <<option "Washington Wizards">> <</listbox>> [[Confirm Team|next2]]<</timed>> <</linkreplace>> <>

<> <<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Great, I'll let the $teamchoice know you're ready to come meet with them. The interview will let you make a good first impression while they judge you as a prospect."<</type>><</say>> <> <<timed 8s t8n>>[[Head to Interview|Interview]]<</timed>>

Money: $money Your coach smiles as you tell him you're not going to sit out. <<timed 2s t8n>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I was hoping you'd say that. Let's prepare for these playoffs."<</type>><</say>> <<next 4s>>Before Game 1 <<next 2s>>The team doctors cringe as you put on your jersey and run out onto the court. <<next 4s>>The $teamchoice home fans can't believe it, shaking the stadium with their applause as you torch the defense. <<next 4s>>Game 1 ends in an easy victory. With spirits high, you leave and prepare for the next game. <<next 3s>>[[Game 2|game2]]<</timed>>

Money: $money The first half of game 2 looks much like the previous game with you scoring at will, showing no signs of injury. <<timed 3s t8n>>Right before halftime, you jump for a rebound and land awkwardly on your bad knee. Your knee gives out, and you know immediately that your season is over. <<next 5s>>The doctors have an infuriating "I told you so" look on their faces as they tell you the severity of the injury. <<next 3s>><<say 'doctor' '../assets/doctor.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Unfortunately, exactly what we expected to happen just happened. With all this damage to your knee, its pretty certain that you can never play basketball again. We're terribly sorry, $name, but it looks like your NBA career is over."<</type>><</say>> <<next 10s>>The injury completely demoralizes your team, who proceed to lose the next 4 games and get eliminated. <<next 4s>><h2>You Lose</h2> <</timed>>

Money: $money <<timed 1s t8n>>As expected, your physical gains have been through the roof. Your rapid rise has grabbed the attention of everyone throughout the league. <<next 2s>>Although most are impressed by your improvement, it has made many people suspicious, particularly Nate, your rival on the team. <<next 3s>><<say 'nate' '../assets/nate.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Wow, $name, you've certainly been making some gains. Find a new training regiment or something?"<</type>><</say>> <<next 4s>><<linkappend "    //Yeah, this new trainer is really helping me//">> <<say 'nate' '../assets/nate.png'>><<type 40ms>>"So you're telling me this is all natural?<</type>><</say>> <<timed 3s t8n>><<linkappend "    //Of course it is, why do you ask?//">> <<say 'nate' '../assets/nate.png'>><<type 40ms>>"C'mon, $name, I'm not that dumb. I'll tell you what, though. If you can hook me up with whatever you've been taking, the league doesn't have to know."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 7s t8n>>[[Give Nate Steroids|give]]      [[Keep Denying|deny]]<</timed>><</linkappend>><</timed>> <</linkappend>> <</timed>>

Money: $money <<say 'nate' '../assets/nate.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Oh, so it's like that? I guess we'll just have to see what the league thinks."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 4s t8n>>You get another call from your agent <<next 1s>><<linkreplace "Answer Phone">> <<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Are you serious? I give you access to illegal steroids and you get caught before the season even starts? The league office just called me, you've been kicked out of the NBA."<</type>><</say>><</linkreplace>> <<next 12s>><h2>You Lose</h2><</timed>>

Money: $money <<say 'nate' '../assets/nate.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I knew you'd crack. This was the best decision for the both of us."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 4s t8n>>//4 months later// <<next 2s>>You get another call from your agent <</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>><<linkreplace "Answer Phone">><<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Bad news, $name. Nate Young has exploded so far this year and its not looking good for your playing time. If you don't show major improvements soon, I'm afraid you'll never see the starting lineup"<</type>><</say>> <<timed 8.5s t8n>><<linkappend "    //So what should I do?//">> <<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I would suggest either working extra with your coach or hiring professional trainers. Of course, I can always just up your dosage instead. Either way, let me know if I need to set anything up."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 9s t8n>>[[Hire Trainer (costs $250)|trainer2][$money -= 250]]    [[Work with Coach (free)|coach2]]    [[Buy Steroids (costs $200)|roids2][$money -= 200]]<</timed>><</linkappend>><</timed>><</linkreplace>><</timed>>

Money: $money <<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Hey, $name. Glad to see you want some more practice. You looked great in the offseason, but Nate has been something else this year. Let's get to work and shorten the gap."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 6s t8n>>Every day after practice and games, you get extra work in with your coach. Your hard work, along with the steroids of course, is beginning to pay off as your minutes increase. <<next 4s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I gotta say, $name, I'm very impressed with the dedication and progress you've shown me throughout this season. Teams are beginning to figure out how to stop Nate, and I think you're what we need to keep winning. Be ready for this next game, I'm putting you in the starting lineup."<</type>><</say>> <<next 13s>>[[Continue|next9]]<</timed>>

Money: $money You've been placed in the starting lineup and have been excelling in your new role. Your game speaks for itself, and your coach and teammates now expect you to be the leader on the court. <<timed 5s t8n>>Behind your leadership and stellar performances, the $teamchoice enter the final weeks of the regular season in playoff position. <<next 5s>>[[Continue|next10]]<</timed>>

Money: $money <<timed 1s t8n>>With the playoffs just a couple weeks away, the $teamchoice have secured a playoff spot thanks to your all-star level play. <<next 4s>>In just the last week of the season, you land wrong and injure your knee. Luckily it is minor, but the team doctors say you will probably have to miss the first round, warning you of the risk for much worse reinjury. <<next 5s>>However, as the best player on the team, you feel pressured to not let down your coaches and teammates. Your coach calls you over to talk. <<linkreplace "Talk to Coach">><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"The doctors just gave me the report, looks like you're gonna be fine. They're strongly reccomending that you sit out the first round, but I think we both know how our chances look without you in the game. I'm leaving the decision up to you, just let me know what you want to do."<</type>><</say>> <</linkreplace>> <<next 13s>>[[Take the Risk and Play|play]]         [[Sit Out and Fully Heal|sit]]<</timed>>

Money: $money <><<say 'trainer' '../assets/trainer.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Nice to meet you, $name. Let's go through some drills first."<</type>><</say>> <> <<timed 3s t8n>>[[Do Drills|next11]]<</timed>>

Money: $money After months of spending all of your free time in the gym for exhausting workouts, you begin seeing major improvments in your playing time. <<timed 2.5s t8n>>You get another call from your agent <<next 1s>><<linkreplace "Answer Phone">><<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I told you they're the best for a reason! I just got word that the $teamchoice are so impressed with your progress that you've been slated as a starter for tomorrow night's game! Rest up, your career is just getting started!"<</type>><</say>> <</linkreplace>> <<next 10s>>[[Continue|next9]]<</timed>>

Money: $money Just like the first time, you see immediate results from the steroids. You wonder if all this muscle is going to actually help you play better, but it's too late for that. <<timed 4s t8n>>Even more than before, you have attracted the attention of your whole team with your miraculous transformation. <<next 4s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I had no idea you had those type of genetics, $name. It's great that you've been spending time in the weight room, but remember that you're here to play basketball, not bodybuild."<</type>><</say>> <<next 10s>>After pictures of your gains go viral on social media, you receive notice that the league has selected you for a "random" drug test. <<next 4s>>[[Take Drug Test|test]] <</timed>>

You solemnly go through the testing process, even though you already know the result. <<timed 3s t8n>>At home, you pace around your room waiting for the inevidable phone call. <<next 4s>>You get a call from your agent <<next 1s>><<linkreplace "Answer Phone">><<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"This is it, $name. The league office just called and as I think you already know, you've been kicked out of the league. We both knew the risks, but I really thought you'd get away with it. Oh well, good luck with life outside the NBA."<</type>><</say>> <<timed 13s t8n>><h2>You Lose</h2> <<next 1s>>On the bright side, you now have a great head start on a new career in bodybuilding.<</timed>><</linkreplace>> <</timed>>

Money: $money Your coach seems mildly dissapointed as you tell him you're going to sit out. <<timed 3s t8n>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Can't say that's what I wanted to hear, but I understand you don't want to take that risk."<</type>><</say>> <<next 5s>>Having to walk out with your team without being able to play pains you greatly, but you have confidence in the rest of your team. <<next 5s>>The first round comes down to the wire, ending in a game 7 in which the $teamchoice come out on top. <<next 5s>>Your teammates rallied behind your absence and made it to the second round, where you will make your playoff debut. <<next 5s>>[[Continue to Round 2|round2]]<</timed>>

Money: $money It is the 2nd round of the playoffs, and you can barely wait to get some playoff action. <<timed 3s t8n>>Your knee has almost fully healed, but you still have to consult with the doctors every day. <<next 4s>><<say 'doctor' '../assets/doctor.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Well, $name, your knee has gotten considerably better in the past couple weeks. We're clearing you to play, but we reccomend you limit yourself to half of your normal playing time."<</type>><</say>> <<next 9s>>This time, your coaches and teammates are less subtle with their desire for you to play, as they know you give them the best chance to win. <<next 5s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I'm not gonna sugarcoat it this time, we need you in there if we want to win this round. You might be able to give us enough to win playing half minutes, but I'm not overly confident in that. It's still your choice, let me know."<</type>><</say>> <<next 10s>>[[Play Full Minutes|play2]]     [[Play Half Minutes|half]]<</timed>>

Money: $money As expected, you decide to suit up for the full game. <<timed 2s t8n>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"That's what I like to hear, $name. Now go tell your teammates and get ready for the game."<</type>><</say>> <<next 5s>>This proves to be a good decision as you proceed to score 35 points in your playoff debut, leading the $teamchoice to a round 2 victory. <<next 5s>>Your team wins the second round 4 games to 1, setting up a matchup against the best player in the league in the semifinals. <<next 5s>>[[Continue|next7]]<</timed>>

Money: $money To the surprise of your coaches and teammates, you decide to play on a minutes restriction. <<timed 3s t8n>>The team isn't very happy with your decision, but you want to do everything you can to avoid serious injury. <<next 3s>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"Well, it's your decision and I have to accept that, but I really don't think you've thought this through."<</type>><</say>> <<next 6s>>Unlike the first round, your teammates are not rallied togther by your absense, and they get outperformed. <<next 4s>>You get your shot down 15 in the 4th quarter. Despite your best efforts, the $teamchoice still lose the game. <<next 4s>>The momentum your team lost in the first game ended up being the difference maker in the series, as you fall 4 games to 2 in the quarterfinals. <<next 5s>>[[Continue|lose2]]<</timed>>

You have been eliminated in the 2nd round of the playoffs. <<timed 2s t8n>>Winning a playoff series is a great way to start your career, but round 2 isn't the goal. <<next 4s>><h2>Game Over</h2><</timed>>

Money: $money Your coach calls you into his office ahead of the 3rd round matchup. <<timed 3s t8n>><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"We're about to face the best player in the league and he's been torching any defense he faces. I think we should have you matched up against him the whole game. You give us the best chance to stop them, but if you get cooked your reputation will take a serious blow."<</type>><</say>> <<next 12s>>[[Guard Best Player|guard]]     [[Let Others Guard Them|others]]<</timed>>

Money: $money You step up to the challenge and decide to guard the best player the whole game. <<timed 3s t8n>>As gametime rolls around, its clear to see why this team is so feared by defenses around the league. <<next 4s>>Your effort on defense pays off, and you do a good job slowing them down enough for your team to take advantage and win. <<next 3s>>The rest of the series is very up and down, with both sides fighting to pull away. <<next 3s>>Eventually, the series comes down to a final game 7. You drop 40 points and run away with the victory. <<next 3s>>[[Proceed to the Finals|finals]]<</timed>>

Money: $money You decide to let the defense play normally without the specific matchups. <<timed 3s t8n>>Your passiveness proves to be detrimental to your team's success. Their best player runs around your defense every play, scoring whenever and wherever they want. <<next 5s>>Despite your team's best efforts, nothing seems to be able to stop them from scoring. <<next 3s>>Unsurprisingly, the $teamchoice lose this round 4-2 <<next 2s>>[[Continue|lose3]]<</timed>>

You have been elimated in the semifinals of the playoffs. <<timed 2s t8n>>Painfully close to a championship, but at least you can learn from your mistakes. <<next 4s>><h2>Game Over</h2><</timed>>

Money: $money After months of exhausting workouts, you take it easy and get some rest in preparation for the season. <<timed 2.5s t8n>>You get another call from your agent <<next 1s>><<linkreplace "Answer Phone">><<say 'agent' '../assets/agent.png'>><<type 40ms>>"I told you they're the best for a reason! I just got word that the $teamchoice are so impressed with your progress that you've been slated to start on opening night next week! Rest up, you have quite the season ahead of you!"<</type>><</say>> <</linkreplace>> <<next 10s>>[[Begin the Season|next5]]<</timed>>

Money: $money <<timed 1s t8n>>//6 months later// <<next 2s>>With the playoffs just a couple weeks away, the $teamchoice have secured a playoff spot thanks to your all-star level play. <<next 4s>>In just the last week of the season, you land wrong and injure your knee. Luckily it is minor, but the team doctors say you will probably have to miss the first round, warning you of the risk for much worse reinjury. <<next 5s>>However, as the best player on the team, you feel pressured to not let down your coaches and teammates. Your coach calls you over to talk. <<linkreplace "Talk to Coach">><<say 'coach' '../assets/coach.png'>><<type 40ms>>"The doctors just gave me the report, looks like you're gonna be fine. They're strongly reccomending that you sit out the first round, but I think we both know how our chances look without you in the game. I'm leaving the decision up to you, just let me know what you want to do."<</type>><</say>> <</linkreplace>> <<next 13s>>[[Take the Risk and Play|play]]         [[Sit Out and Fully Heal|sit]]<</timed>>