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Da_Czar Brings Along Sim Nation, As He Joins the NBA 2K15 Team

04:02 PM - August 22, 2014 by Steve_OS

One image, one voice...

I've talked to him over the phone, chatted with him on AOL Instant Messenger (yes we are both that old). Never saw the guy in my life, but I met him by surprise at 2K Sports headquarters 4 or 5 years ago. He didn't have to introduce himself. I heard his voice as he walked through and I shouted at him. BIG CZAR!

While most know him as Da_Czar, his real name is Nino Samuel.

I've worked with him in the background for years and watched all of his YouTube videos from start to finish. Posted many of them on OS for everyone to watch and learn from. We even host some of his videos here at OS.

Today, it was announced that he has joined the NBA 2K development team, full time. He will be working with the gameplay team and will focus on the offensive AI system.

Please show this man some love by congratulating him on his new job.

Hopefully, he has the time to chime in at OS, like he has done over the years. All the best Nino!

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# 121 SC3BBall @ 08/23/14 12:00 AM

# 122 LM1213 @ 08/23/14 12:05 AM

Epic, Truly

# 123 23 @ 08/23/14 12:16 AM

I think Czar's 10 teams segment should be revisited....

Makes me realize how special that game was.

# 124 midwestking100 @ 08/23/14 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	Just so you know this man knows his offense so you can take heart that he'll make it right

^THIS and the classic teams is what brought me to 2k!

# 125 lakers24 @ 08/23/14 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	I think Czar's 10 teams segment should be revisited.... Makes me realize how special that game was.

I agree. I loved those. Made me really appreciate that game more

# 126 brown19 @ 08/23/14 01:58 AM

http://i.imgur.com/Y5L5O.gif

# 127 Toaster @ 08/23/14 02:27 AM

Much deserved Czar!
Props for all the hard work you've put in through the years.
I am sure you will keep representing SIM nation from within and help push the AI to new heights.

# 128 Da_Czar @ 08/23/14 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by trobinson97


	Nice. Grats sam40.

Trob!!! 24th, WTF, Bigeastbumrush, 23...all the old heads, man yall know what it is fam. We been doing this for some time now. sam40 WOW yall go way back to when I was new here and just read and barely posted.

# 129 Vni @ 08/23/14 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	Czar's glorious 240p breakdown of spacing STILL relevant today

Exactly like in 2K13. My least favorite 2K of all time.

# 130 Vni @ 08/23/14 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	I'm telling you right now, this video has 11,000 views. I bet half of them were mine. Watched and listened to it every day for weeks. Still bobbin' my head to lady Czar.

Hehe I love it.

# 131 Goffs @ 08/23/14 06:05 AM

Da_Czar
NBA 2K Gameplay Producer, Offensive AI System - SIM NATION

# 132 DIESEL @ 08/23/14 07:15 AM

Besides the news and DaCzar's awesome post, my favorite part of this thread is seeing all the posters with OS join dates beginning with 200_.

Just goes to show how much time and effort it took to get here. Congrats again Czar!

# 133 kolanji @ 08/23/14 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	Trob!!! 24th, WTF, Bigeastbumrush, 23...all the old heads, man yall know what it is fam. We been doing this for some time now. sam40 WOW yall go way back to when I was new here and just read and barely posted.

And there we have it Da_Czar's first purple name tag post on OS... today is a historic day for a well deserved individual

Thanks to 23 for posting some of your old school videos up on this thread in appreciation so we could get a Little history lesson

At this pace we are going soon have VC filled with members of OS... truly a great site you have Steve OS... kudos to you good sir

# 134 Gramps91 @ 08/23/14 08:13 AM

Wow, I'm kinda late to the party but congrats me. Nothing but good can come out of this for the series.

# 135 KyotoCarl @ 08/23/14 08:16 AM

Terrific news for sim nation and a big congratulations to Da Czar!

# 136 Eman5805 @ 08/23/14 08:37 AM

Always love it when a fellow basso makes it. Do that work, Czar man! You sure as a down screen earned it.

# 137 J_Posse @ 08/23/14 08:41 AM

Congratulations, Czar. Nice to see a long time contributor and member of the community step up to the big league. Hoping you'll be able to make big strides with the game and A.I. in the near future.

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# 138 24 @ 08/23/14 08:49 AM

Props to Czar! He's come a very long way! 2K made a great decision in bringing him in.

# 139 eko718 @ 08/23/14 09:16 AM

Congrats bro! Well deserved.

# 140 Sinner @ 08/23/14 09:45 AM

It is really good seeing guys from OS get into the gaming world, I've said congrats to Czar now I have to say damn you 2k....I was all set on saving some money and not getting this game day one and wait till I could buy it used if I got it at all.

Then you had to announce MyLeague with no VC and many customization option, bring in OG and now Czar two legit basketball minds to help make the game PLAY better.

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Originally Posted by Sinner


	I for the first time am not excited for a NBA 2k game and may be my first time not buying the game in years

Me basically since NBA2k14 and up till earlier this month, my how quick things can change when smart moves are made.

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