Yes, actually. Two of my three games have been within 4 points with me leading the whole first half, mind you. It's because I don't know who's who so I shoot 3's with everybody trying to find out who can and can't do it, because in a quick paced online game I can't take the time decipher the range meter under the players because the ball either gets stolen or I'm no longer open for a shot. If I knew the names of the players I'd at least know a little bit of who can shoot and who can't. The only players I really know by number off-hand are Kobe, Nash, Carmelo, Tony Parker and Jeremy Lin (and I know Genobli only because of his bald spot). I know at least 3 of them can shoot 3's, maybe Nash can a little bit... if the game would tell me who some other people are who I know can shoot 3's by their name but don't know what number they use, I would be a little better.
Not that I have to defend myself, or give any reason at all... all I'm asking is if someone knows how to get my game to show player names when I play the game online.