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NBA 2K16 Trailer - Livin' Da Dream, A Spike Lee Joint

11:50 AM - September 14, 2015 by Steve_OS

Check out the new NBA 2K16 trailer titled, Livin' Da Dream, A Spike Lee Joint.

The footage features an inside preview of this year's MyCAREER experience as directed by Spike Lee, specific to some of the key individuals, decisions and experiences players can expect face on their path to NBA stardom.

Make sure to read more about it here.

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# 101 zello144 @ 09/14/15 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	I think he means he wants the opportunity to simulate what it might be like to grind to get by in the NBA, fighting for a roster position and maybe being rewarded with something less than automatic greatness. There's a compelling charm for some to not having a Hall of Fame cookie cutter storyline inevitably waiting for you no matter what. I'm sure Corliss Williamson wanted to be the greatest, but I also think he ended up taking pride in serving his team the best way he could, even if that meant being a crucial sixth man on a championship winning ballclub. I think that's what that poster meant. I'm personally more intrigued with this storyline than any other because of Spike Lee's presence. I imagine it could end up being a cool way of handling a MyPlayer mode direction I haven't been a fan of in recent years. Otherwise, I'd typically still prefer the initial MyPlayer route (where working through the D-League was a real possibility) with increased versatility.

This
It's hard to make an NBA roster it's also hard to stay there nothing is easy in the NBA I want it to feel like the real NBA where my job isn't safe I could be on the roster one day or get waived or traded the next day.
I'd like to contribute to a team in any way possible as the 6th man, that role player on the bench thats a specialist in certain areas, as long as it helps the team.
I want to EARN my spot in the NBA

# 102 jackzagal @ 09/14/15 08:24 PM

Trailer looks good, but I wouldn't want/like they forced people to be the "franchise player" in the NBA, like previous years. I can understand if it happens in HS or even College, but happening in the NBA would be too much.

The "Freq" thing will probably be a bit annoying, I would be better if they gave you the chance to choose a nickname from a list, like when you created MyPlayer last year. At least I hope there's a good excuse for the "Freq" thing...

# 103 Wildcats302 @ 09/14/15 08:39 PM

I'm shocked no one has complained about it being "Livin' Da Dream" instead of the so much tougher to spell out say "Living The Dream" version as well in this thread.

# 104 Trackball @ 09/14/15 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redsox4evur


	To be fair I know a guy who has a last name pretty close to that. Last name is Hickenbottom.

Same. Pro wrestler Michael Shawn Hickenbottom...better known as "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels.

And again, at least this is just a nickname.

# 105 redsox4evur @ 09/14/15 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trackball


	Same. Pro wrestler Michael Shawn Hickenbottom...better known as "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. And again, at least this is just a nickname.

Yea that's who I was talking about.

# 106 lakers24 @ 09/14/15 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jackzagal


	The "Freq" thing will probably be a bit annoying, I would be better if they gave you the chance to choose a nickname from a list, like when you created MyPlayer last year. At least I hope there's a good excuse for the "Freq" thing...

There is, your character actually has a name that other characters can call you by lol. Everyone is forgetting they can't sit there and record every name in the database for each scene that requires a name to be said when they can just have a nickname (used for cutscenes most likely) that they call you by allowing the actors to do their jobs.

# 107 twogotwingz3 @ 09/14/15 09:37 PM

Clown stuff still going on ...we can't even change jerseys freely...you have to unlock it...which means I'm sure once again dumb stuff like not being able to afford headbands and rubber bands..."and that's so LAAAAAME!!"

# 108 Wildcats302 @ 09/14/15 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by twogotwingz3


	2k is full of clowns in the presentation group ...we can't even change jerseys freely...you have to unlock it...which means I'm sure once again dumb stuff like not being able to afford headbands and rubber bands...freaking clowns

Bashing the developers is a good way to get banned on here. I'd edit your post if you want to stick around. I'm not a mod, just trying to be helpful and to save you so to speak.

# 109 lakers24 @ 09/14/15 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by twogotwingz3


	2k is full of clowns in the presentation group ...we can't even change jerseys freely...you have to unlock it...which means I'm sure once again dumb stuff like not being able to afford headbands and rubber bands...freaking clowns

You do know the "presentation group" have absolutely zilch to do with what you're complaining about right?

# 110 twogotwingz3 @ 09/14/15 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lakers24


	You do know the "presentation group" have absolutely zilch to do with what you're complaining about right?

well it's not gameplay, it's not A.I. , it's not coding , it's not QA, it's not being created by a producer, there are no commercial or ads involved....so who does it?! Design team I guess?? But that sounds like under presentation

# 111 Drejor @ 09/14/15 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Philg0126


	Look alright......none of this matters if the coaching logic is still God awful and I'm being subbed in the game with 2.4 seconds left in a blow out

This....killed me in 2k15

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# 112 23 @ 09/14/15 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by twogotwingz3


	Clown stuff still going on ...we can't even change jerseys freely...you have to unlock it...which means I'm sure once again dumb stuff like not being able to afford headbands and rubber bands..."and that's so LAAAAAME!!"

Next post like that is the last one

You've been warned

# 113 804Scoe @ 09/14/15 10:43 PM

S/O to Spike for casting Asa Akira as the girlfriend. lol

# 114 LO6IX @ 09/14/15 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rudeworld


	Really? Who the he'll wants to be a 6th man? Every college player wants to goto the league... or the association and be the best.... the greatest of all time (the GOAT). If you hear anything else it's a lie. Sure most don't have the skills to be the greatest but that doesn't mean they don't want to be.

I personally want my NBA role to be determined by how I do in College and pre-draft. Not everyone wants to be forced into being a star. Some of us want teams to look at our strengths and draft us based on their needs. If I was a 6'7 3&D SF with a good attitude then the Raptors would probably want to draft me IRL.

Btw some players just want to make money, have no motivation to be the best or live up to their potential (Terrence Ross, #2 Overall pick Darko Milicic), some just want to be specialists.

# 115 twogotwingz3 @ 09/14/15 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 23


	Next post like that is the last one You've been warned

I made a change...I don't get it ...nobody was mentioned ...smdh

# 116 23 @ 09/14/15 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by twogotwingz3


	I made a change...I don't get it ...nobody was mentioned ...smdh

Read the TOS, and we get it too

Those are the kinds of posts that get out of hand and starts the nonsense

There is zero tolerance if you haven't noticed...just a heads up

# 117 LO6IX @ 09/14/15 11:42 PM

The nickname is stupid but not a dea lbreaker and I'm not into the story. I'd rather earn the right to be a star out of college by being drafted in the lottery. I used this analogy many times already but if I'm a 6'7 3&D SF I want a team like the Raptors to have me on their radar to fill their needs. And maybe I'm projected as a starter but then they get an upgrade (Carroll) and I'm moved to a backup role or I have to play SG or PF. I just want to play a realistic career mode and to be able to make multiple players with different career paths and roles. I'm hoping that scripted gameplay is gone. I want the mode to feel organic. Maybe it will be fun when I play it but for now it looks like I'm just going to be working on my player to bring him online.

# 118 Wildcats302 @ 09/14/15 11:58 PM

After looking at all this info today (and with more coming throughout the week I'd say on MyCareer) I have to say I will give it a shot. I never play MyCareer (heck, did not even get the game last year! Shame on me!), but this intrigues me. I hate that UK is not a college choice, but I still like the ability to play in a few college games (and HS games I assume as well). The story part sounds cool to me, and although like most of you, I chuckle a bit at the nickname...not a dealbreaker for me.

My biggest concern is I will get to the NBA and get bored after a few games so will look forward to you MyCareer veterans giving me advice on how to "keep it fresh" going forward. I also have no idea how anyone could do a whole career on this even if they played 2-3 hours a day for everyday for the next year until 2k17

So idk if some simming is in order or not. I digress. Great job by 2k!

# 119 MarkWilliam @ 09/15/15 12:25 AM

I like the idea of bringing in Spike - shows a "we mean business" aspect to the mode..... it's apparent that 2K will stop at nothing for the sake of making something work.... which speaks volumes.

So hopefully people who play this mode enjoy it (I don't). But I sincerely hope it's good for all involved.

But hopefully the dust settles soon so we can focus on Czar's 9 Teams in 9 Days vids coming!!! (*cough* hint hint).....

(sorry I had to).

# 120 23 @ 09/15/15 01:20 AM

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	Your character—who doesn't have to be called Frequency Vibrations; you can name him whatever you want—begins the story as a high school basketball superstar. That's right, you'll get a chance to play high school games in NBA 2K16.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...ailer-and-more

Hope it calms down some of the nonsense

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