NBA 2K16 Reveals All 12 Teams Added to the Classic Teams List

[cthurt]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

I'm not sure I'd use Coach of the Year and the Sixth Man award as means of justifying a team's greatness. Obviously, they found a way to make it work, but Aaron McKie, George Lynch, Tyrone Hill, and Eric Snow (aka their top scorers after Allen Iverson and the offensively deficient Dikembe Mutombo) were instilling fear into much of anyone.

But again, they found a way to make it work regardless, so that's good on them.

Sarcasm my friend, I know they caught lighting in a bottle that year.

[VDusen04]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

Sarcasm my friend, I know they caught lighting in a bottle that year.

Dang, well played. It seemed so believable, ha.

[eko718]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

It would have been cool if they showed actual in-game images of some of these teams, as opposed to merely the team selection screen. Somehow, I'm not holding my breath on the players on these teams looking authentic, especially when it comes to younger versions of active players(ie: Wade, Lebron, Dirk, etc.).

[king doe]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

I don't get the logic in putting the 07 Cavs in.

[daveberg]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

Urgh, Cavs.

Definitely one team I won't use.

Great news on the T-Wolves though!!

[STLRams]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

Meh, not really that excited for either team. I was hoping for the 93 Suns, or 91 Hawks, or 92 Knicks, or 99 Knicks or 2000 Pacers. Well I guess the Lebron fans are happy. So now we will have what ... 3 versions of Lebron in the game I guess? To each is own. Anyway I am glad 2K added more teams even though half of these new teams I wouldn't consider classic, but its nice to see that 2K tried to please alot of fans with the teams added.

[CookNBA03]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

Should've been the 08-09 Cavs instead, I wanted Delonte...

[fpliii]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

Peak KG will be amazing. Lakers fan, but if Cassell doesn't get hurt doing that celebration, they might've faced off with Detroit in the Finals.

[VDusen04]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

I like both selections. It'll be cool to have the old Cavaliers court and jerseys (back to the look I prefer to their current uniforms).

Moreover, not only will this Cavs squad feature close-to-peak athleticism LeBron James, but it'll be compatible with multiple other teams added. For instance, with just a few minor tweaks, one could re-create James' incredible performance against the Pistons in that year's conference finals (add created Antonio McDyess and created Chris Webber to Pistons roster). The 2006 Heat and 2008 Celtics could also serve as worthy foes with some small changes.

I dig it.

[cthurt]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

I like both selections. It'll be cool to have the old Cavaliers court and jerseys (back to the look I prefer to their current uniforms).

Moreover, not only will this Cavs squad feature close-to-peak athleticism LeBron James, but it'll be compatible with multiple other teams added. For instance, with just a few minor tweaks, one could re-create James' incredible performance against the Pistons in that year's conference finals (add created Antonio McDyess and created Chris Webber to Pistons roster). The 2006 Heat and 2008 Celtics could also serve as worthy foes with some small changes.

I dig it.

This type of thinking makes me miss Playoff mode, because I would definitely set up these matchups.

[king doe]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

I wish had put the 09 Cavs in or the 09 Lakers in instead of the 07 Cavs, but whatever I'm just glad my squad the 04 wolves are in.

[VDusen04]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

Meh, not really that excited for either team. I was hoping for the 93 Suns, or 91 Hawks, or 92 Knicks, or 99 Knicks or 2000 Pacers. Well I guess the Lebron fans are happy. So now we will have what ... 3 versions of Lebron in the game I guess? To each is own. Anyway I am glad 2K added more teams even though half of these new teams I wouldn't consider classic, but its nice to see that 2K tried to please alot of fans with the teams added.

Respectfully, the 1991 Hawks are likely classic in terms of age only, and that doesn't necessarily make them more desirable by default. I'd consider most of the additions this year likely better fits for classic/retro/throwback/former-team-brought-back status.

Further, while the 1992 Knicks were a bit different from their already-included 1994 (edit: 1995, thanks, Journey) counterpart, I feel as though that would have been a wasted slot, so to speak, since the already-included squad could likely be easily fashioned to represent the '92 team as it is (create Xavier McDaniel, Mark Jackson).

The only selection issue I have this season would probably be the 2013 Heat, only because that squad is barely a year removed from existing and can so easily still be made.

Either way, if there was going to be three versions of someone, it might as well be LeBron James. Doesn't Michael Jordan have five or so versions at this point now? And Shaquille O'Neal has four? Not to mention Kobe Bryant now has three appearances, ditto Dwyane Wade, Dikembe Mutombo, Charles Oakley, and of course, Paul Mokeski.

[DutchMastah7]

Re: NBA 2K16 Adds '06-'07 Cavaliers & '03-'04 Timberwolves to List of Classic Teams

I'm happy with every new classic team, minus the '13 Heat. They're taking up a spot that could've went to the Nets.

Hopefully LD was right when he said there's always room for more. People will PAY for more teams. At least I know I would.

[Ray Vibes]

Re: NBA 2K16 Reveals All 12 Teams Added to the Classic Teams List

I'm Surprised no Spurs team made the cut.

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Re: NBA 2K16 Reveals All 12 Teams Added to the Classic Teams List

I'm Surprised no Spurs team made the cut.

Im not, but at least they do have a team in the game with D Rob