Official NBA 2K13 MyCareer thread

[Taer]

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My SG had his premier as a starter tonight. Unfortunately, he was put in the SF position, so KD was the matchup.

I ended up with a double-double (32pts, 11 rebounds) and we won the game, but I still ended up with a C- teammate grade, because KD was simply amazing.

For those that are struggling with Stamina, maybe this will help: I think of the turbo as I do nitrous in racing games. The difference is that the "turbo juice" in this game is divided into 4 quarters and once a quarter of time in the game is used, a quarter of the "turbo juice" is also used and you become fatigued.

So by the 4th quarter in the game, I know I only can use the turbo button 1/4th the amount of time I'd use it in the 1st quarter.

Another thing: when you go into the "red" you use up more of that quarter's turbo juice than normal and you can cause yourself to hit the fatigued status quite fast if you are not careful.

My stamina attribute is at 85, and I am playing 40 minutes a game currently - and I avoid the fatigue status just by following the above. Hope this helps those having trouble...

Some other random thoughts:

- Scrapper is one of my favorite Sig skills, it seems to really help in 50/50 situations, no matter my position or situation.

- On trades: it helps to know your target's "role" on his current team. A "role" player is much more easily given up then a 6th man, who is easier then a starter... thus a Harden as a "sixth" man is easier to obtain then Harden as a "starter" by the AI. If you take advantage of this knowledge you can get some great players for the cheap.

[Taer]

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Do you guys find it hard to win games as a Center? ...

I found that when I play as a Center, I need to change my approach to the called plays more. As a center, if the called play is not developing fast enough offensively, I will call it off and go into a post-up situation... but usually, once you do this a few times, the AI will try to adjust and it becomes easier to run plays in general.

On defense, I am constantly moving, "pushing" my perimeter teammates out by cramping into their current positions near the paint; usually, but not always this will force the AI to reposition closer to their assignments.

[illwill10]

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My PF with the jam after a stolen pass.

[jfinger2013]

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So the game keeps freezing in the 4th quarter with like 3mins left it has done this too me twice has anyone else had this promnlem and what should I do

[illwill10]

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My next game is against the Rookie PG Demunyck. This is the game, I have been waiting for. I have to make sure that I dont hit "Next Key Game" or I might have to pass on him. This game will determine whether I will ask for him. What I want to see from him, 18+(about 8-16 FGs) pts, 6+ assists, 2 steals, 2 TOs. It would definitely solidify my choice. What I dont want to see is, 15+pts(8-21 FGs), 4+ assists, 4+ TOs. That would stray me away from him. I would like for him to not shoot over 20 shots, unless he makes over 10 FGs. We SHOULD win that game against them. As long as we can contain him, they dont have anyone else. I should have a great game on the glass since they dont have no one over 7.2 RPG and 1 person over 1 BPG.

We need a better defender at PG. Last few games, opposing PGs have had good games against Rivers. But, Demunyck isnt that much of a better On-Ball Defender than Rivers(probably just 1-2 pts better). That is why I will ask for Eric Maynor too, regardless if I ask for Demunyck.

I am the leading scorer on the team. I dont avg the most PPG on team, but I have the most points since Gordon has been out a week. I avg 16 PPG. Same with Rebounds. I avg 8.6 Rebs and Davis avgs 9.8 RPG, but I have 23 more Rebounds than him this season.

[tblack228]

My next game is against the Rookie PG Demunyck. This is the game, I have been waiting for. I have to make sure that I dont hit "Next Key Game" or I might have to pass on him. This game will determine whether I will ask for him. What I want to see from him, 18+(about 8-16 FGs) pts, 6+ assists, 2 steals, 2 TOs. It would definitely solidify my choice. What I dont want to see is, 15+pts(8-21 FGs), 4+ assists, 4+ TOs. That would stray me away from him. I would like for him to not shoot over 20 shots, unless he makes over 10 FGs.

We need a better defender at PG. Last few games, opposing PGs have had good games against Rivers. But, Demunyck isnt that much of a better On-Ball Defender than Rivers(probably just 1-2 pts better). That is why I will ask for Eric Maynor too, regardless if I ask for Demunyck.

I am the leading scorer on the team. I dont avg the most PPG on team, but I have the most points since Gordon has been out a week. I avg 16 PPG. Same with Rebounds. I avg 8.6 Rebs and Davis avgs 9.8 RPG, but I have 23 more Rebounds than him this season.

You got me excited like I'm scouting him lol...I hope he is what you're looking for. That lineup would be sick!

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[illwill10]

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You got me excited like I'm scouting him lol...I hope he is what you're looking for. That lineup would be sick!

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On Paper, it would be sick(once Gordon is back). We would have an scoring threat at each spot, great frontcourt defense, and rebounding. But, I have to see how he plays 1st. I think his Shooting Tendencies might be very high. If so, I dont know how we would play together, especially him and Gordon. Heck, I only had great games scoring lately is because Gordon has been out. Heck, Rivers has been playing better without Gordon. I think there will be too many chefs in kitchen with Demunyck, Gordon, Rivers, and me. I am hoping they trade Rivers, so at least it would just be an upgrade at position.

Like I said, either way I am asking for Eric Maynor too. We DESPERATELY need defense in the backcourt(especially with Gordon out) and he is wasting away in OKC. We cant have PGs going for 20+ Pts a game.

[tblack228]

On Paper, it would be sick(once Gordon is back). We would have an scoring threat at each spot, great frontcourt defense, and rebounding. But, I have to see how he plays 1st. I think his Shooting Tendencies might be very high. If so, I dont know how we would play together, especially him and Gordon. Heck, I only had great games scoring lately is because Gordon has been out. Heck, Rivers has been playing better without Gordon. I think there will be too many chefs in kitchen with Demunyck, Gordon, Rivers, and me. I am hoping they trade Rivers, so at least it would just be an upgrade at position.

Like I said, either way I am asking for Eric Maynor too. We DESPERATELY need defense in the backcourt(especially with Gordon out) and he is wasting away in OKC. We cant have PGs going for 20+ Pts a game.

Eat your heart out with this one lol. We just got torched by the Thunder. Eric Maynor came in and had 9 assists, 0 turnovers, and shot 3-4 from the field.

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[GardenSalad]

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Finally got the "I'm tired of losing" option for my Center MyCAREER (he plays for the Celtics), even though we are only 16-17. I want to trade for some players who can make the Celtics better, but I'm not sure who to ask for. Any suggestions on who to trade for?

Here's the roster:
Rajon Rondo
Avery Bradley
Paul Pierce
Kevin Garnett(injured)
Me (as Center)
Jason Terry
Devin Harris
Courtney Lee
Brandon Bass
Jared Sullinger
Leandro Barbosa
Kris Joseph
Fab Melo
Jason Collins

I'm assuming this is also in order of minutes.. so Jason Terry is sixth man etc. Your bench is OK. You have Terry, Harris, Bass and Barbosa as solid back ups. Unfortunately Barbosa doesn't get good minutes because of your other 2-3 SG's. If I was you, I would focus on getting a better starting SG if you don't like Terry, by getting someone such as Crawford or VC etc who can shoot from long range because I find that it's important.

I think the unfortunately thing you have here is that it's Bradley starting instead of Terry/Barbosa and having them be your back ups. Hopefully you can try and get that sorted out.. and while we're at it, try and get an alright back up for C. On the Spurs, Elton Brand plays 13 minutes a game.. but he has such an influence when he hits the floor, I find he is the perfect back up for me. Blair gets limited minutes and he'll probably get traded, but I just wish Brand doesn't get traded either.

Whoever is your back up will get neglected and get less minutes the better you play which sucks, but you have to live with it. Since I've gone up to 41 minutes a game, as I've mentioned before, Blair is unlucky and has to suffer.

Do you guys find it hard to win games as a Center? For me I do, but only if I enable Run Plays. I'm playing for the Celtics and while Pierce or KG can score 10-20pts each game, our defense and rebounding are terrible.

My teammates keep leaving their man wide open or giving them a clear path to the hoop. Most of the time I'm too slow to provide help defense or when I do the offensive player passes to my man for an open jumper. My team rarely boxes out as well, often giving up offensive rebounds and that always kill us.

If I disable Run Plays, it seems like we are able to win easier, but with me consistently running PnR with Rondo. This causes me to get 20-30pts per game while the rest of my team scores below 20pts, with only about 2-3players with double digit points.

Depends on your playing style and team. I have a Face Up Center and rarely post. I focus on my outside shooting game.

[GardenSalad]

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Hate how 2k13 is neglected on the PC. I got it on PC because my PS3 is having troubles, and it lacks so many features. Wish I could use MyTeam and have the VC option, customize and play most online game modes, unlock black top characters and have proper All Star Weekend (3 point contest, dunk contest. I didn't get to pre-purchase).

[Mongo14]

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Have you guys on PS3 purchased VC's and used them on you MyCareer attributes? I just solved my whole "freeze in pregame load screen" and I'm trying not to do anything that would trigger it again. Trying to be reassured that other people have done this and still experience no consistent freezing.

[Jhewey]

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Have you guys on PS3 purchased VC's and used them on you MyCareer attributes? I just solved my whole "freeze in pregame load screen" and I'm trying not to do anything that would trigger it again. Trying to be reassured that other people have done this and still experience no consistent freezing.

I have bought VC for my PG and never had any issues but then again i never had any freezing issues with my game..

[tusiwy2]

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I wrote I play as an Athletic PF Thanks for your answer!
Shots are really expensive... is it worth upgrading my standing dunk? Because I get a lot of off rebounds and I can't use them correctly :P
And what about sig moves?

SIG Skills for Athletic PF (and any C, PF and defensive SF):
-scrapper 3lvl
-bruiser 3lvl - "stamina eater"
-brick wall - for master PnR

Maximise stamina, strenght, vertical, hustle and hands to be THE BEAST

[Greekman]

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SIG Skills for Athletic PF (and any C, PF and defensive SF):
-scrapper 3lvl
-bruiser 3lvl - "stamina eater"
-brick wall - for master PnR

Maximise stamina, strenght, vertical, hustle and hands to be THE BEAST

Thanks a lot for your reply, it was really helpful!

I read somewhere that the lvl 3 of sig moves is bugged, is that true?

[InvizTJ]

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I'm assuming this is also in order of minutes.. so Jason Terry is sixth man etc. Your bench is OK. You have Terry, Harris, Bass and Barbosa as solid back ups. Unfortunately Barbosa doesn't get good minutes because of your other 2-3 SG's. If I was you, I would focus on getting a better starting SG if you don't like Terry, by getting someone such as Crawford or VC etc who can shoot from long range because I find that it's important.

I have complained about Barbosa to the GM twice. I don't mind trading either Barbosa or Bradley, but Barbosa is at -6 so we might as well trade him. I got a feeling that Barbosa won't be traded though. I'm in ASW and he still haven't been traded.