NBA 2K12 Screenshot - NBA's Greatest Matchup (64-65 Celtics vs. 64-65 Lakers)

[chackett12]

why do they try and make the center look like a goon?

[slliMMills]

Finally a video game that captures the gangster side of Bill Russell. 2k has officially became a must purchase!!!

[KyotoCarl]

I really enjoy these, bu I sure hope 2K makes the players' stances a bit more varied.


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[VDusen04]

One of the coolest things about classic teams in video games is their ability to teach people about players of year's past. It really makes the abilities and roles of classic players quite tangible. Obviously their abilities in a game are not to be taken as gospel, but it's still a tremendous way to familiarize gamers with some of the all-time greats, all while having an enjoyable experience.

Being a hockey fan (but less of a hockey fan than NBA fan) the classic teams in NHL 2K over the years didn't just teach me what I already knew about players such as Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Brett Hull; they also taught me about other greats and unsung heroes that slip under the radar, such as Hakan Loob, Jari Kurri, Yvan Cournoyer, and Mike Bossy (yes I didn't know a lot about Mike Bossy). It's almost just as fun to come across the semi-random guys who are notable for other reasons nowadays, such as Tim Horton on the '63 Leafs or Wings color man Mickey Redmond on the '68 Canadians.

Similarly, it'll be great to play with legends within their actual team construct (i.e. not on an All-60's team) so we'll be able to get a feel for how skilled they were relative to their competition. Using Jerry West, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor is going to be incredible. However, I think again, it's also going to be fun to come across the next level of players - perhaps very skilled players we discover that never received a lot of publicity (Jerry Lucas), players standing under 5'4'' (Muggsy Bogues), or again, guys we know so well today for a particular role that differs from their past (Phil Jackson, Kenny Smith, Mike Dunleavy).

Also, I feel like Bill Simmons is going to be pumped about the inclusion of this guy:

[Sinner]

Quote: Originally Posted by KyotoCarl

I really enjoy these, bu I sure hope 2K makes the players' stances a bit more varied. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=59.335010,18.022253

didnt notice it to much till I saw other complaints and have to admit more stances would be a little less annoying.

[KyotoCarl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sinner

didnt notice it to much till I saw other complaints and have to admit more stances would be a little less annoying.

Yeah. I'm not gonna complain if it stays like this in the game but it would make it more engaging if the poses were more varied.


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[Control-X]

Quote: Originally Posted by slliMMills

Finally a video game that captures the gangster side of Bill Russell. 2k has officially became a must purchase!!!

Seems like every center in 2K12 became slick gangstas. Probably the result of the current lockout.

[Shade8780]

Why do the Celtics have that logo???


This is the logo they had during the 1964-65 season!