Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

[tarek]

This years MyNBA eras mode is one of the best additions to franchise in my opinion that I’ve seen in a very long time. I understand the choice of each era but wondered why a ‘Lebron’ era didn’t make the cut?

I personally think a Lebron era, commencing in the 2010-2011 season would be another great addition.

The 2010-2011 season is when the big 3 Miami Heat formed, the Celtics and Lakers are starting their decline, it’s Shaq’s final NBA season, Derrick Rose becomes the youngest MVP, Carmelo is traded to the Knicks, the young Thunder team is intact.

In that era you could choose to dominate with Lebron, win a final chip with Dirk or Duncan, see what would happen if the NBA didn’t veto the Chris Paul to lakers trade, see if you can build the warriors dynasty by adding Klay in 2011 and Draymond in 2012?

The 2011 draft itself (after the first season you would play) is quite interesting too. Kyrie goes #1.Kawhi goes #15. An underrated Jimmy Butler goes #30 and diminutive Isaiah Thomas goes #60.

The following season could simulated the 66 game shortened season because of the lockout. The new CBA introduced the luxury tax repeater rules (I believe) and in 2014-15 the Bobcats became the Charlotte Hornets once again (or you could keep them as the Bobcats!)

Anyway, I think that decade would be another really good era that would strengthen the already amazing mode and give historic sim heads the ability to effectively play through the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s with some level of accuracy.

I know there has been some noise about doing a 1960s or 1970s era mode and whilst that would be amazing I’m just not sure if it would resonate as much with gamers as a 2010s era (just my personal opinion).

So what do you all think? Would a “Lebron” era / 2010s addition be a welcome add for 2K24?

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

Honestly I would prefer a Steph Curry era before a Lebron era. Considering Curry impact changed how the game is played. Not only in the NBA, but on the college and high school level as well. This a 3pt world now because of Curry.

[mqt]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

Honestly I would prefer a Steph Curry era before a Lebron era. Considering Curry impact changed how the game is played. Not only in the NBA, but on the college and high school level as well. This a 3pt world now because of Curry.

I think you’d ultimately be asking for the same thing as OP then.

[RockHogan]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

I don't need a Lebron era...it would be boring. Petting together Superteams and flopping around and shooting 3s all day is not my kind of Basketball

[wrestlinggod1]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

I don't need a Lebron era...it would be boring. Petting together Superteams and flopping around and shooting 3s all day is not my kind of Basketball

What’s the correlation?

[MavsManiac4Life]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

I suggested this in the MyEra wishlist thread, but I'd do a "Mamba Era" starting in 2008-2009. MyEra seems to be focused on a season that leads into a big time draft and 2009 gives you Steph, Harden, Blake Griffin, and DeRozan among others (Rubio, Jrue Holiday, Pat Bev, Danny Green, Patty Mills etc.) Then that season in the league was the big Kobe vs. LeBron year spoiled by the Magic, the first year of the OKC Thunder, D-Rose's first year, the 09 Nuggets etc. If they could get enough player rights I think it'd be perfect to add.

[Beefmaster]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

I’d like to see a “Three point Era” somewhere between The Kobe Era and whatever the current season is. I would prefer 2011-12 or 2012-13. So I get Kawhi on the Spurs and can keep him there. That one and one either the year before the merger or the year of the merger would make me buy 2k24.


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[Teleo]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

I don't need a Lebron era...it would be boring. Petting together Superteams and flopping around and shooting 3s all day is not my kind of Basketball

The concept that stop Lebron is the originator of Superteams is quite boring and and a lazy assessment - for one: Wade was ALREADY in Miami and ONLY Bosh is the one star player that came along when he signed with the Heat - this is NO different than the Rockets and of the late 90’s or Blazers & Lakers of the early 2000’s.

[ggsimmonds]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

Yeah I'd like the additional option.

We should have the following options:
Magic Bird era, Jordan era, Kobe era, modern era, current year.

Pick any year 2010+ that makes sense for when today's 3 point heavy positionless style of play started.

[AIRJ23]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

The concept that stop Lebron is the originator of Superteams is quite boring and and a lazy assessment - for one: Wade was ALREADY in Miami and ONLY Bosh is the one star player that came along when he signed with the Heat - this is NO different than the Rockets and of the late 90’s or Blazers & Lakers of the early 2000’s.

Wade was a finals mvp on his own and still in his prime. Bosh, Wade, and Bron were all olympians in 08. That team literally had 3 members of the redeem team on it. That’s 60% of the starting lineup from the Olympic team. And add in veterans like Ray Allen (who is the reason they didn’t have a 1-3 record in the finals) and the depth, and that team was brutally unfair.

It’s a bit different. Superteams didn’t exist like what the Heat initiated. A guy who some people consider to be a top 2 all time player running to a team with arguably a top 3 SG of all time who already won a finals mvp? And then Bosh, another Olympian with 24/11 stats the year before he joined the Heat? 24/11 alone is an elite #2, better stats than some of the best #2’s we’ve seen. And he wasn’t even D Wade, who was the real #2. Wade was such a good “2” that he was by far the #1 in the 2011 finals, whereas LeBron who was the team’s #1 wasn’t playing close to a true #1.

Another fact about D Wade is he had by far the most impressive stats in the 08 Olympics despite playing way less minutes than Kobe and Bron. Says a lot.

Worst part is they lost twice in the finals. Once to an aging Mavs team with an older Dirk, a 38 year old Kidd primarily guarding LBJ, and then to a Spurs team literally filled with 35-38 year olds. That Heat team was the precursor to bloated teams like the 22 Lakers or 21 Nets that turn out to be circuses that can’t get past themselves.

The 04 Lakers to be fair can be blamed for that, but those were mostly washed up players added in.

[AIRJ23]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

Honestly I would prefer a Steph Curry era before a Lebron era. Considering Curry impact changed how the game is played. Not only in the NBA, but on the college and high school level as well. This a 3pt world now because of Curry.

I can’t stand the 3 point era but this is true. Not many guys actually influenced and changed the way the game is played. MJ did, Steph did, etc. LBJ has had a big impact but it’s mostly around the business/team construction side. “Player empowerment,” superteam demands, etc.

[GoJags904]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

The concept that stop Lebron is the originator of Superteams is quite boring and and a lazy assessment - for one: Wade was ALREADY in Miami and ONLY Bosh is the one star player that came along when he signed with the Heat - this is NO different than the Rockets and of the late 90’s or Blazers & Lakers of the early 2000’s.

Bro why no one remembers the Celtics fiasco to stop kobe. I've hated big 3s since then. Should've had 6 rings but I digress. Bron is Bron but didn't do anything new. I do agree Steph has changed the game with how it's played while Bron has changed the amount of teams building SuperTeams over all else

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[JAY_D1]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

Curry - LeBron Era...just like Magic Bird Era.

Definitely makes sense to have that there

[Champy123]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

LoL Lebron already has his era in the game. It’s called the “Modern” era. No need to create a specifically tailored era for him unless 2K decides Eras are split into ten year periods.

[Teleo]

Re: Does 2K24 need a “Lebron” era starting in 2010-2011?

Wade was a finals mvp on his own and still in his prime. Bosh, Wade, and Bron were all olympians in 08. That team literally had 3 members of the redeem team on it. That’s 60% of the starting lineup from the Olympic team. And add in veterans like Ray Allen (who is the reason they didn’t have a 1-3 record in the finals) and the depth, and that team was brutally unfair.

It’s a bit different. Superteams didn’t exist like what the Heat initiated. A guy who some people consider to be a top 2 all time player running to a team with arguably a top 3 SG of all time who already won a finals mvp? And then Bosh, another Olympian with 24/11 stats the year before he joined the Heat? 24/11 alone is an elite #2, better stats than some of the best #2’s we’ve seen. And he wasn’t even D Wade, who was the real #2. Wade was such a good “2” that he was by far the #1 in the 2011 finals, whereas LeBron who was the team’s #1 wasn’t playing close to a true #1.

Another fact about D Wade is he had by far the most impressive stats in the 08 Olympics despite playing way less minutes than Kobe and Bron. Says a lot.

Worst part is they lost twice in the finals. Once to an aging Mavs team with an older Dirk, a 38 year old Kidd primarily guarding LBJ, and then to a Spurs team literally filled with 35-38 year olds. That Heat team was the precursor to bloated teams like the 22 Lakers or 21 Nets that turn out to be circuses that can’t get past themselves.

The 04 Lakers to be fair can be blamed for that, but those were mostly washed up players added in.

I will state that I do like Lebron and the game will miss him once he’s gone but to continuously credit him as being the originator or key proponent in what the Superteams are today - Not buying that for a moment - Lebron was a free agent and CHOSE to go play with his friend and Bosh came along in a sign and trade - It all boils down to the fact that Lebron has had so much “sports hate” placed upon his legacy that it’s quite UNREaL - I’ve never seen an athlete had the amount of criticism thrown his way throughout their career as he has