Then you're guessing that Da Czar is lying.
The AI makes offensive distribution and play calling decisions based on or at least highly influenced by the player's assigned touch tendency. It also takes into account who is hot and the composition of the lineup on the floor, as well as coach (really, established team based) preferences.
That at least is what the 2k claims are, Sue (may I call you Sue)?
Please don't shoot me just to watch me die!