This guy is always doing something, writing pieces, insiders, simming games, radio shows, podcasts, community contests or whatever it is to obtain an edge in the game, earn those GMs and transform his franchise by being on top of his game, activity king. His day is accompanied by multiple checks on the NSL website to look for the hot new FA, rumor mill or insider written.

The Energizer bunny:
This guy is online at all times, no matter which timezone, he is ALWAYS on and active and about to comment on the latest discord thread or topic of discussion. Always surfing on the internet for the latest news, rumors, Twitter beef or scoop that can give himself an edge or be a good topic of discussion to the community. I can these guys vampires, because I don’t know how they do it, just lots of dedication and redbulls, I’m assuming. The discord app and league website is on 24/7 on the cell phone, computer and tablet, all sync’d up and with sound notifications so he doesn’t miss any beats.

The sleepy:

This guy is known as someone who is rarely online or responsive, but he’s around from time to time, you can start a chat with him on discord or inbox, just don’t expect the reply that day or even…week? This guy’s life probably takes precedent or priority (as it should), so we’re not here to shame, it is all good. Still there are GMs that fit this archetype and lead well-run franchises, so this isn’t an indictment, just a different style. The NSL discord or inbox is probably the last thing this guy checks before bed.

The pick hoarder:

This guy is always looking at next year’s draft, and next year’s (and next year’s), regardless of the NBA or NSL regular seasons. Not necessarily a perennial tanker GM, this guy just loves the draft and  the edge/value that picks provide to the trade front right up until the moment where they are converted, then the value usually changes drastically one way or the other, regardless if the player has played even 1 minute in the NBA. This guy will trade his own soul and scrape every single asset he has in order to get that extra second on every single deal. The picks usually seem magically to gravitate towards them on every deal. Curious, eh? His days consist on checking who has each pick and comparing the current standings to project their next prey.

The ghost:

This guy is radio silent, no word comes out of his camp, maybe once or twice a year, the ghost comes out and shows himself, spells a prophecy and vanishes again. Nobody really has any real contact with him, only winds and rumors of his opinions and thoughts exist. Again, this is also a strategy, because if nobody knows your intentions, you can strike with stealth, as we have seen it happen. This guy probably checks the NSL website more than any of us expect or realize, just not much of a talker.

The used car salesman:

This guy checks in with you with an amazing offer every single time. Hear me, this is the opportunity of lifetime, and he’s doing you a favor. On his wagon are 2x copies of a bootleg DVD of the Dark Night Rises (Romanian remake) plus a 2nd round pick and 5 GM points, all for your superstar, but beware, this offer will expire soon, ok? This guy probably stays up most nights trying to find patterns or preferences of most GMs to try to make it seem like the volume on his wagon is shiny and attractive. Again, I’m not knocking, it’s a proven method.

The tourist:
This guy is around and active and you guys are getting along greatly in your conversations. You get a little ahead of things and ask about player A or player B, in a possible trade scenario, and the guy suddenly says he’s going to the bathroom, some other excuse, or simply vanishes and you don’t hear from him again, like EVER. Sorry, he already moved to another city (GM) and another pub (discord conversation). You do see him again though, out on the town somewhere (discord general chat), but your message won’t be answered. This guy’s day and app/inbox is probably a bunch of unread/read messages that are set aside to be answered later (or not) and just never come around to it.

The no-BS/bully:
This guy is a bit of a bully, sometimes not even a little, but don’t get me wrong, there is no Penny or Dave here, but there are some guys that just have more of a direct style of trading where he will tell you straight up what he thinks and he tells you what the overall value of the trade is, regardless of what you think and if he sees that you are the least bit interested, he will not relent and use some type of argument to convince to close the deal now, or will not leave you alone until you do. No high horses here, depending on the deal, the level of excitement can make the most mellow of GMs a bit pushy. This guy will sorta stalk you for a while, but just be firm and keep in your lane.

Most of us can be one or multiple types at once, or even none of these, it just depends on the day, what we had for breakfast, or what our team needs that season, so no need to get mad, no shots intended.