The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

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  • nba2k23
    Rookie
    • Jun 2011
    • 38

    #1

    The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

    I have played several games with Maravich and Bird. Even though Maravich's overall rating is an 85 versus Bird's overall rating of 97, Pistol is almost unstoppable if you know how to use him (shooting mid range runners and leaners). Pete's shooting percentage is actually much higher when he is shooting runners rather than normal set shots. Here is one example to support my case: I just played my first half of a game set on Hall of Fame difficulty with the 70-71 Hawks (me) against the 71-72 Knicks (CPU). In 24 minutes of play Maravich had 48 points, shooting over 60% from the field, keep in mind I'm playing on sim sliders with on ball defense set on 70. Most of his points came from mid range runners with Earl Monroe in his face. Others came from close shots while guarded by Jerry Lucas. I led at the half 52 to 51.

    Post who you guys believe is the best shooter and why
    Last edited by nba2k23; 10-24-2011, 03:35 PM.
  • thugnificant
    Banned
    • Sep 2010
    • 520

    #2
    Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

    sim sliders midrange is at 50 so you will shoot higher % by default

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    • nba2k23
      Rookie
      • Jun 2011
      • 38

      #3
      Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

      Originally posted by thugnificant
      sim sliders midrange is at 50 so you will shoot higher % by default
      That's true but my point was I believe Pete is better than anyone else in the game from midrange. That's including Bird, Allen, and Nowitzki who by the way has a 99 midrange rating compared to Pete's 85. There are a lot of factors that play into it.

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      • Whaaaazuuuuup
        MVP
        • Jul 2002
        • 3620

        #4
        Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

        wait, how do you get Pistol Pete??...
        I am glad I got the Buell- I love riding it, I love the oddball looks I get on the road- I love people asking "What IS that thing?" I love flying into a corner WAY too hot, scared spitless and sure I'll never hold it at this speed- and hearing the bike whisper "Sissy!"...

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        • Whaaaazuuuuup
          MVP
          • Jul 2002
          • 3620

          #5
          Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

          and holy smokes! Pete scored 48 of your teams 52 on HoF?!?!...
          I am glad I got the Buell- I love riding it, I love the oddball looks I get on the road- I love people asking "What IS that thing?" I love flying into a corner WAY too hot, scared spitless and sure I'll never hold it at this speed- and hearing the bike whisper "Sissy!"...

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          • VDusen04
            Hall Of Fame
            • Aug 2003
            • 13034

            #6
            Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

            Originally posted by Whaaaazuuuuup
            wait, how do you get Pistol Pete??...
            He plays for the 1971 Hawks. This team can be unlocked through the Greatest mode (either Jerry West or Wilt Chamberlain's challenge, I can't remember which).

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            • st0rmb11
              All Star
              • Nov 2008
              • 5167

              #7
              Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

              I have to disagree with you, OP. I played a game with him, and he finished 11 for 34 from the field. Went ICE COLD from mid-range throughout the 3rd quarter. Wide open jumpers. Couldn't hit one.

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              • llantaeusll
                Rookie
                • Oct 2011
                • 57

                #8
                Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                Pete is a bad man. I got him on the lakers in my association. He is like my 4th option behind kobe,jordan,and zo. He makes crazy passes and as you said his mid range is crazy good. His 3pt shooting is good too. He is almost automatic
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                • a_maz_ing
                  Banned
                  • Sep 2011
                  • 639

                  #9
                  Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                  HECK NO, best shooter is Jerry "the logo" West. It doesn't matter whether me or the AI plays as him, (on default) i have never seen him make less than 60% of his shots. And he has such an easy to use release. Making jumpshots with him is the easiest thing I have ever done in a sports game.

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                  • nba2k23
                    Rookie
                    • Jun 2011
                    • 38

                    #10
                    Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                    Originally posted by st0rmb11
                    I have to disagree with you, OP. I played a game with him, and he finished 11 for 34 from the field. Went ICE COLD from mid-range throughout the 3rd quarter. Wide open jumpers. Couldn't hit one.
                    I bet you were shooting regular jump shots from mid range instead of runners and leaners. That makes a HUGE difference. You also have to know where his hot spots are on the court. Pete's mid range hot spots are right and left of the free throw line, but not in the center. There are a lot of factors that go into it, you have to know his strengths and weaknesses. If you do then you should be able to shoot 50 to 60% from the field almost every game. I have gone through a few cold spells with him where he will miss 4 or 5 in a row but then he bounces right back and hits the next 5 or 6. The only time I ran into any real trouble was against the "95-96 Bulls" because of Jordan's defensive rating.
                    Last edited by nba2k23; 11-04-2011, 03:16 PM.

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                    • TheVinylHippo
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 1007

                      #11
                      Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                      Best shooter is Steph Curry, as far as I'm concerned.

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                      • VDusen04
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 13034

                        #12
                        Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                        Originally posted by TheVinylHippo
                        Best shooter is Steph Curry, as far as I'm concerned.
                        For me, it's been Dell Curry.

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                        • nba2k23
                          Rookie
                          • Jun 2011
                          • 38

                          #13
                          Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                          Originally posted by Whaaaazuuuuup
                          and holy smokes! Pete scored 48 of your teams 52 on HoF?!?!...
                          Yep, I was impressed with the fact that Pete had scored 48 and his team was leading at the half on HOF difficulty. Anyone can go out and score 48 points in 24 minutes, but if that person is not on fire from the field there is no way they would have the lead at the half. They would probably be down by at least 20 points. There is not much room for error on HOF difficulty.

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                          • erickonasis
                            MVP
                            • Jan 2006
                            • 3016

                            #14
                            Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                            Originally posted by llantaeusll
                            Pete is a bad man. I got him on the lakers in my association. He is like my 4th option behind kobe,jordan,and zo.
                            WTH?.......
                            SLIDERS SUCK

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                            • nba2k23
                              Rookie
                              • Jun 2011
                              • 38

                              #15
                              Re: The Best Shooter in NBA 2k12 = Pete Maravich

                              Originally posted by TheVinylHippo
                              Best shooter is Steph Curry, as far as I'm concerned.
                              Originally posted by VDusen04
                              For me, it's been Dell Curry.
                              Steph and Dell Curry easily have Maravich beat on 3 point shooting. However that is just one part of the ratings for shooting. I believe Pete is one of the overall Most Valuable Players in the game. I think most would agree that he is at the top in all 3 of these categories: shooting, passing, and ball handling. I am just as effective when playing with Pete than I am with Jordan. That says it all.
                              Last edited by nba2k23; 11-04-2011, 04:36 PM.

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