I can honestly say this is the case.
When the game drops you give it your all. Eventually you get burned out, it happens with every game.
This is the fastest I have become burnt on a 2K in three years. I've come to two possible conclusions. One, I've gotten to the point that I've learned the mechanics of the game so well I have just flat out recognized the limitations of this franchise. Or Two, This year's game is very poorly balanced in relation to 16 or 15.
It's easier to play other games. This years version feels a lot like Madden has felt for me (historically). You can play by the "book" and do what you're supposed to do, but the reality is it's a game that is probably more arcade in nature than a true simulation. It's frustrating to choose an archetype like LDD and feel like my Post Scorer has better defensive ability on the perimeter. Add in the fact that time/money went into that individual MyPlayer that I don't even really touch anymore, and I can't help but feel like I've simply
wasted money on 2K this year (and I've never felt like that.)