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  • ifriedrice
    Pro
    • Sep 2002
    • 807

    #1

    NBA 2K12 - All 15 Legends Announced


    ESPN has announced the 15 legends in NBA 2K12 and their opposing teams. Both sides should have 10-12 accurate players represented according to the article. Here's the list of players and their opponents in the game:

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    86-87 Lakers vs. Celtics

    Larry Bird
    85-86 Celtics vs Hawks

    Julius “Dr. J” Erving
    84-85 76ers vs Bucks

    Wilt Chamberlain
    71-72 Lakers vs Knicks

    Patrick Ewing
    94-95 Knicks vs Magic

    Magic Johnson
    90-91 Lakers vs Blazers

    Michael Jordan
    92-93 Bulls vs Hornets

    Karl Malone
    97-98 Jazz vs Spurs

    Scottie Pippen
    95-96 Bulls vs Sonics

    Oscar Robertson
    70-71 Bucks vs Lakers

    Hakeem Olajuwon
    93-94 Rockets vs Nuggets

    Bill Russell
    64-65 Celtics vs Lakers

    Jerry West
    70-71 Lakers vs Hawks

    Isiah Thomas
    88-89 Pistons vs. Bulls

    John Stockton
    97-98 Jazz vs. Lakers

    Bonus Teams
    1990-91 Warriors and 2001-02 Kings


    Chris' Take: Seems to be a lot of a 'been there done that' with several of the guys and teams on the list. BUT, that doesn't mean it's still not cool (for now). Some of the guys are pretty exciting such as Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, and Wilt Chamberlin. If the rosters from the opposing teams are spot-on as mentioned in the article, then this mode gets a lot more exciting and that appears to be the case. But really, a lot of the guys from the 90s and late 80s are rehashes of last year's teams on the Jordan Challenge. And it appears you have to play (or I'm sure pay) to unlock the teams in exhibition.

    NBA 2K needs all it can to top last year's effort sales wise, I'm highly skeptical it's going to be able to match it with the NBA Lockout and a legends lineup that feels cool but somewhat rehashed as well -- but the mode should be quite cool at least one more year.
  • wrestlinggod1
    MVP
    • Jan 2008
    • 2493

    #2
    Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

    Sweet find fried rice!
    I didn't see Chuck's name though
    Last edited by wrestlinggod1; 08-18-2011, 03:13 PM.
    #HeatNation
    #HeatLifer

    Go MIAMI Teams!!

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    • ifriedrice
      Pro
      • Sep 2002
      • 807

      #3
      Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

      The TV-filters they used to make the time-period-authentic-look are unbelievably cool.

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      • youvalss
        Greatest caddie ever!
        • Feb 2007
        • 16600

        #4
        Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

        But it's not just about the stars, as 2K went to great lengths to fill out the actual benches for these teams, having 10-12 of the real NBA players for every historic team and limiting the number of generic replacements to a minimum.
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        • Dice
          Sitting by the door
          • Jul 2002
          • 6654

          #5
          Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

          But it's not just about the stars, as 2K went to great lengths to fill out the actual benches for these teams, having 10-12 of the real NBA players for every historic team and limiting the number of generic replacements to a minimum.
          NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!
          I have more respect for a man who let's me know where he stands, even if he's wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil. - Malcolm X

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          • youvalss
            Greatest caddie ever!
            • Feb 2007
            • 16600

            #6
            Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

            The 1985 Sixers?
            My Specs:

            ZX Spectrum
            CPU: Z80 @ 3.5 MHz
            GPU: Monochrome display
            RAM: 48 KB
            OS: Sinclair BASIC

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            • yungsta404
              Pro
              • Jul 2011
              • 549

              #7
              Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

              good stuff i was just wondering if the BIG O was gonna be in it.

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              • JT.Iverson
                Banned
                • Nov 2010
                • 78

                #8
                Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                The OP is unbelievably quick! good thread though. Readdy to read

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                • youvalss
                  Greatest caddie ever!
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 16600

                  #9
                  Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                  The 1992-93 Bulls vs. The 1992-93 Hornets
                  LOL...It was so funny reading it for the first time...!
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                  • coachimclutch504
                    Banned
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 231

                    #10
                    Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                    I seen penny's magic & Mutombo in some pic's

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                    • yungsta404
                      Pro
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 549

                      #11
                      Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                      One thing that was alittle bit bothering to me was how all the old school players have generic shoes.

                      I know its really knit picky but i thought they would atleast add some old school chucks or something to the really old school players like bill russell..etc

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                      • Ermolli
                        MVP
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 3316

                        #12
                        Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                        Will there be a way to unlock the 1990-91 Warriors and 2001-02 Kings without preorder? If there's a code I guess that those teams are in the disc.

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                        • btiberi
                          Rookie
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 73

                          #13
                          Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                          Originally posted by youvalss
                          The 1985 Sixers?
                          That has to be wrong, because that was Barkley's first year with the Sixers.

                          I'm a little disappointed that they chose to have Pippen and Malone/Stockton as separate legends, but it's understandable. Would have been nice to have Barkley's Suns and Reggie's Pacers, but oh well. Hopefully they finally throw in the mid-90s Suns and Pacers jerseys as a consolation.

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                          • youvalss
                            Greatest caddie ever!
                            • Feb 2007
                            • 16600

                            #14
                            Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                            1989 Bad Boys FTW!!!
                            My Specs:

                            ZX Spectrum
                            CPU: Z80 @ 3.5 MHz
                            GPU: Monochrome display
                            RAM: 48 KB
                            OS: Sinclair BASIC

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                            • Marino
                              Moderator
                              • Jan 2008
                              • 18147

                              #15
                              Re: NBA 2K12: Legends Announced

                              Charlotte Hornets!!!!

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