Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

[RaychelSnr]

What has 2K done to the Chicago Bulls? After a summer of free-agency heartbreak, the Bulls salvaged their offseason by adding half of Utah’s roster, headlined by Carlos Boozer. They also added a much needed shooter in Kyle Korver and a couple solid guards (C.J. Watson and Ronnie Brewer). But why will this team not be used as much as it would have been? The answer is simple:

Michael Jordan.

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[Brankles]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

Good read.

Two things, though. I wouldn't call Oklahoma City an atrocity and I don't think Michael Jordan will be "cheesy" if 2k does it right. He should be able to get into the lane at will and hit mid-range jumpers like layups, but if you're out there jacking up threes with MJ (which he wasn't that good at) and holding turbo running into triple teams, I don't think the game is going to reward you.

[Hotobu]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

Good read.

Two things, though. I wouldn't call Oklahoma City an atrocity and I don't think Michael Jordan will be "cheesy" if 2k does it right. He should be able to get into the lane at will and hit mid-range jumpers like layups, but if you're out there jacking up threes with MJ (which he wasn't that good at) and holding turbo running into triple teams, I don't think the game is going to reward you.

Dude was a 50% career shooter that if I remember my stats correctly on average took 1.5 3s per game. That lets you know how sick he was his the mid-range. Truthfuflly his SIT, SOD, and Mid J ratings should all be in the mid -> upper 90s... yet I doubt people will try to use him there. They'll just force it inside looking for dunk highlights, because of course that's all Jordan ever did was dunk and layup. I know this will be the case because I've seen people refuse to take mid-range jumpers with their My Players that have maxed out attributes.

[theprocess]

"the atrocity that sits in Oklahoma City."

Wow...I'm from Miami and the last thing I would do is call a team who took the defending champs to seven games an atrocity. You need a time machine son! Get your *** back into the present because you're anything but informed.

[Brankles]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

Dude was a 50% career shooter that if I remember my stats correctly on average took 1.5 3s per game. That lets you know how sick he was his the mid-range. Truthfuflly his SIT, SOD, and Mid J ratings should all be in the mid -> upper 90s... yet I doubt people will try to use him there. They'll just force it inside looking for dunk highlights, because of course that's all Jordan ever did was dunk and layup. I know this will be the case because I've seen people refuse to take mid-range jumpers with their My Players that have maxed out attributes.

Hopefully 2k will force you to play like Jordan to actually put up numbers like Jordan, not just make him 99 rated at everything. Make use of his repertoire of post moves, passing ability, defense, quickness, and ridiculous basketball IQ.

I also hope they allow more control around the rim with players of high ratings, so Jordan and his ridiculous hang time and body control can be properly used, and feel different than a Paul Pierce or Gerald Wallace going to the basket.

As long as putting up 63 feels like putting up 63, I will be fine with it. I don't want to see Jordan ghost-walking through players and having a defender's hands go through the ball after a block attempt. I want to see him weave through traffic, rise above the defense, double clutch if necessary.

Too often with star players in 2k games, they're just better because the computer cheats for them to artificially inflate their numbers and effectiveness. I want to actually feel like I am using a star, not cheating my way to a ridiculous stat line.

[jWILL253]

I applaud you for the Sonic comment...

[ManOfLaMange]

I think he meant atrocity as in "Durant should be the king of Seattle" not "Thunder can't ball"

[rangerrick012]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

As a Bulls fan, I will be more than happy to use this year's team to go against the Miami Trio for whoever chooses to use them. Solid shooters, good rebounding, and D-Rose at point is more than enough for me.

[hokupguy]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

i can see that when i get this game on the 5th of october most likely try some of the jordan changes 1st thing out of the box. Then play with magic at home "new arena" 5 days before i get to go there for the 1st preseason game. Play with new heat and then jordan mode until games start getting good.

[coolcras7]

good article, and the author is right the current Bulls will be a after thought in most situations.

[24]

hey i am the 17 year old young adult wearing the vintage KG jersey lmao

[swiftychampleone]

Good Article, but the Thunder are solid team. You might have a point with that NBA Finals prediction. Bulls vs Lakers in the Finals. Bulls have a deep roster.

[hokupguy]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

the only way the bulls get to the finals is if the heat and magic end up meeting the 2nd round. I think both of those teams are stronger then this bulls team.

[elprez98]

Well don't worry Chris, I'll take it easy on you and torch you with just D-Rose and not MJ.

[VDusen04]

Re: Past or Present? The Conundrum That is the Chicago Bulls

I think the current Bulls will still get some play amongst Bulls fans on 2K11. I figure it'd be similar to the Pistons deal. I'll be rolling with those Bad Boys for a lot of games, but I'll still be giving my '11 crew some love and affection (regardless of how good they are this year).
Classic teams and courts is just the best thing ever.