NBA 2K14 Next-Gen MyGM Screenshots - Owners

[Optik]

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I'm guessing Beluba's gonna be the owner of the Bulls.

[haloofduty]

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I understand peoples excitement but I'm pretty skeptical. When they overhauled association a few years ago and told us about the ai thinking ahead, improvements in trading, rebuilding, going for rings ect. none of it worked. Over the years there were more bugs added to association. I know they said my gm was built from the ground up but they left us hanging for years in regards to association.

Also something else that has me skeptical. The screen shot of the simmed season league standings looks exactly like current generation league standings. To many teams record close to 500. Not enough 50 win teams. I know injuries may play a part but this is something we have been dealing with for years. I don't wanna be surprised and have to deal with it on next generation for years.

Maybe they fixed everything idk. If you've been a pissed off association player for years you can understand where I'm coming from. I pray player editing is still in for sim stats. Sim stats are definitely not one of sports games strong points.

[Eman5805]

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For the people that want freedom, better get used to being the GM of the Bobcats, Magic, or Kings. I'm banking they are more neutral and/or lax to allow people to take their team in whatever direction.

[Taer]

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That's a good question. Real life owners would add a sense of legitimacy here.

And regarding owners like the one shown in the Lakers screenshot, will that mean anyone choosing the Lakers as their Association team will have to stick to a "Win at all times" plan or risk getting fired very quickly? Will there be freedom to tear a team down as one sees fit?

The thing is: Currently the Laker GM does have the freedom to tear down the team as he sees fit - he just has to balance that out with the Win now desire of the owner.

Given the freedom to tear down the team with the financial backing means Mitch can trade for a Chris Paul or a Dwight Howard... and he isn't fired because the League invalidates the trade.

I think the better question will be: Is the AI smart enough and nimble enough to allow you to tear down your team in an effort to reload or will it just see you tearing down the team in the short run and fire you because of it?

[Gosens6]

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The thing is: Currently the Laker GM does have the freedom to tear down the team as he sees fit - he just has to balance that out with the Win now desire of the owner.

Given the freedom to tear down the team with the financial backing means Mitch can trade for a Chris Paul or a Dwight Howard... and he isn't fired because the League invalidates the trade.

I think the better question will be: Is the AI smart enough and nimble enough to allow you to tear down your team in an effort to reload or will it just see you tearing down the team in the short run and fire you because of it?

Great question there at the end. If you get more than a year or two under your belt to build a winner, than it shouldn't be a problem.

Obviously you're on a short leash with that job, but how short is the question.

[miller31time]

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Not that I expect it but it sure would be nice to have the ability to relocate and change team names/logos. That's the direction I ultimately want Association Mode to have - the feeling that you truly can take the team anywhere (both literally and figuratively).

[jp7588]

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This might go a long way to simulate the challenge of building a winning team in a small market. I like it.

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[diehardknicksfan]

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My Knicks are screwed then. A virtual James Dolan messing up plans. Not enough that he screws my favorite team irl. He got to mess up my 2k team 2.

I can see it now. Have 3 potential all stars on my roster and he wants to trade them for an aging overpaid but big name Russel westbrook

[cthurt]

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Should be interesting to see the Bobcats owner goals, since in real life its Jordan and everyone knows he is a win now kind of guy. It would be funny if he expects the playoffs the first year.

[Gosens6]

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Should be interesting to see the Bobcats owner goals, since in real life its Jordan and everyone knows he is a win now kind of guy. It would be funny if he expects the playoffs the first year.

Hahahaha even Jordan knows that team has no chance.

[J_Posse]

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Erick Boenisch? Will the owners be editable?

If not, I wonder if the Lakers owner would get Dr. Jerry Buss or Jim Buss' personality profile.

He's obviously more Jerry Buss than the son Jim. Can't wait to see/read James Dolan and Mark Cuban's 2K14 interpretations. LOL

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[royounggoku]

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But I wonder if owners have a say in the decision making.

In the OP it says that it depends on the involvement level of your owner.

There are even owners that will meddle in your affairs and try to override your decisions, depending on their Involvement level

[J_Posse]

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Yes, I suppose that is what it comes down to. I would like control of my franchise I am controlling.

Yet, rarely do GMs in the NBA have complete control. They must adhere to the mandates of the owner. Pat Riley, R.C. Buford, Joe Dumars and their ilk don't do as they please. They take ques from ownership (budget, roster limits, etc), coaches and scouts to make informed and good decisions that fit their plan.

If not, they end up leaving or fired like Steve Kerr. Who was doing a good job in Phoenix, but ownership (Robert Sarver) had a different vision. He also wanted no part of the luxury tax.

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[Gosens6]

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Yet, rarely do GMs in the NBA have complete control. They must adhere to the mandates of the owner. Pat Riley, R.C. Buford, Joe Dumars and their ilk don't do as they please. They take ques from ownership (budget, roster limits, etc), coaches and scouts to make informed and good decisions that fit their plan.

If not, they end up leaving or fired like Steve. Who was doing a good job in Phoenix, but ownership (Robert Sarver) had a different vision. He also wanted no part of the luxury tax.

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That's why I love this mode so much. Having to really maneuver around what your owner wants, while still implementing your own vision is going to be an awesome task.

[jeremym480]

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In NBA 2K14’s MyGM mode, every team has a unique owner that you must work to satisfy. Some owners will want to focus on turning a profit, while others will spare no expense to get a ring. There are even owners that will meddle in your affairs and try to override your decisions, depending on their Involvement level.

Wow this sounds pretty amazing. The first question that came to my mind immediately was: I wonder if the owners static or can they change based on how your team is performing?

Example: Let's say you're the GM of the Nets, obviously you're in "win now" mode to start the season. However, what if the wheels come off early and you start losing a bunch of games, Will the owner's focus shift away from getting a ring and look to have a "fire sale" and start concentrating on the future instead?

Sooo many possibilities, Soooo many questions. I can't wait to hear more.