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NBA 2K16 Adds '99-'00 Raptors & '07-'08 Rockets to the List of Classic Teams

03:04 PM - August 13, 2015 by Steve_OS

2K Sports has added the '99-'00 Toronto Raptors (previously revealed) & '07-'08 Houston Rockets to the list of classic teams in NBA 2K16.

There will be 12 new classic teams added this year, 6 of them have now been confirmed.

Here is the list of confirmed classic teams so far:

'07-'08 Houston Rockets
'99-'00 Toronto Raptors
'07-08 Boston Celtics
'00-'01 Los Angeles Lakers
'02-'03 Dallas Mavericks
'99-'00 Portland Trail Blazers

Two more teams will be revealed next Thursday.

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# 61 schnakenpopanz @ 08/13/15 08:10 PM

Oh and of course it would be epic to have KJ, Sir Charles, Thunder Dan Suns, but I think Chuck won't be in any Video Game soon.

# 62 DTHEGAWD @ 08/13/15 08:21 PM

Why would the Magic with T-Mac be in the game they were trash...

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Originally Posted by 24ct


	Are 2000 teams really classic teams tho??

How are they not? Teams like the 2001 Lakers and 2004 Lakers are among the greatest of All-Time.

# 63 nba2k1633 @ 08/13/15 08:27 PM

I made a list of the other 7 teams I thought were gonna be in the game after last week announcements. I correctly predicted the Rockets (though I had them in the year 04-05). Here's my prediction for the rest:

1. 2000-2001 Bucks: 50+ win team, big 3 with Glen Robinson Ray Allen and Sam Cassell
2. 2001-2002 New Jersey Nets: A great defensive team with an all-around PG in Jason Kidd.
3. 2002-2003 Spurs: Duncan in his prime, with better weapons then the 1997-1998 team already in the game. Would also be a great team to go with the 2002-2003 Mavericks.
4. 2003-2004 Timberwolves: Dominant team with KG in his prime with Cassell and Sprewell.
5. 2003-2004 Pistons: No need to explain, THEY NEED TO BE IN THE GAME
6. 2005-2006 Suns: A lot want the 2004-2005 team but this team had a much better bench and had a lot more success in the playoffs. And Stoudemire only played 3 games this year. If he would of been healthy this team would have won over 62 games, instead of just 54.

Any thoughts? A team I think has a shot of making it is the 05-06 Heat, but I can't think of any other teams.

# 64 DTHEGAWD @ 08/13/15 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nba2k1633


	I made a list of the other 7 teams I thought were gonna be in the game after last week announcements. I correctly predicted the Rockets (though I had them in the year 04-05). Here's my prediction for the rest: 1. 2000-2001 Bucks: 50+ win team, big 3 with Glen Robinson Ray Allen and Sam Cassell 2. 2001-2002 New Jersey Nets: A great defensive team with an all-around PG in Jason Kidd. 3. 2002-2003 Spurs: Duncan in his prime, with better weapons then the 1997-1998 team already in the game. Would also be a great team to go with the 2002-2003 Mavericks. 4. 2003-2004 Timberwolves: Dominant team with KG in his prime with Cassell and Sprewell. 5. 2003-2004 Pistons: No need to explain, THEY NEED TO BE IN THE GAME 6. 2005-2006 Suns: A lot want the 2004-2005 team but this team had a much better bench and had a lot more success in the playoffs. And Stoudemire only played 3 games this year. If he would of been healthy this team would have won over 62 games, instead of just 54. Any thoughts? A team I think has a shot of making it is the 05-06 Heat, but I can't think of any other teams.

'09 Cavaliers. 66 wins, LeBron's first MVP season, second in DPoY one of the most dominant seasons ever.

# 65 BaseballJunkie @ 08/13/15 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by schnakenpopanz


	Oh and of course it would be epic to have KJ, Sir Charles, Thunder Dan Suns, but I think Chuck won't be in any Video Game soon.

To be honest, the Suns from a couple of years before Barkley would be fun to use. KJ, Hornacek, Tyrone Corbin, Thunder Dan, Chambers, etc...around 1989, or so. These guys:

No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date Exp College
24 Tom Chambers PF 6-10 220 June 21, 1959 7 University of Utah
23 Tyrone Corbin SF 6-6 210 December 31, 1962 3 DePaul University
12 Winston Crite SF 6-7 233 June 20, 1965 1 Texas A&M University
43 Mark Davis SF 6-6 195 June 8, 1963 R Old Dominion University
25 T.R. Dunn SG 6-4 192 February 1, 1955 11 University of Alabama
44 Kenny Gattison PF 6-8 225 May 23, 1964 1 Old Dominion University
35 Armen Gilliam PF 6-9 230 May 28, 1964 1 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
25 Craig Hodges SG 6-2 190 June 27, 1960 6 California State University, Long Beach
14 Jeff Hornacek SG 6-3 190 May 3, 1963 2 Iowa State University
8 Eddie Johnson SF 6-7 215 May 1, 1959 7 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
7 Kevin Johnson PG 6-1 180 March 4, 1966 1 University of California
4 Steve Kerr PG 6-3 175 September 27, 1965 R University of Arizona
28 Andrew Lang C 6-11 245 June 28, 1966 R University of Arkansas
9 Dan Majerle SG 6-6 215 September 9, 1965 R Central Michigan University
45 Ed Nealy PF 6-7 238 February 19, 1960 5 Kansas State University
34 Tim Perry C 6-9 200 June 4, 1965 R Temple University
41 Mark West C 6-10 230 November 5, 1960 5 Old Dominion University

# 66 BaseballJunkie @ 08/13/15 08:42 PM

Or better yet, the 89-90 Suns:

No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date Exp College
3 Kenny Battle SG 6-6 210 October 10, 1964 R University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
24 Tom Chambers PF 6-10 220 June 21, 1959 8 University of Utah
35 Armen Gilliam PF 6-9 230 May 28, 1964 2 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
10 Greg Grant PG 5-7 140 August 29, 1966 R Trenton State University
14 Jeff Hornacek SG 6-3 190 May 3, 1963 3 Iowa State University
8 Eddie Johnson SF 6-7 215 May 1, 1959 8 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
7 Kevin Johnson PG 6-1 180 March 4, 1966 2 University of California
28 Andrew Lang C 6-11 245 June 28, 1966 1 University of Arkansas
23 Tim Legler SG 6-4 200 December 26, 1966 R La Salle University
9 Dan Majerle SG 6-6 215 September 9, 1965 1 Central Michigan University
40 Mike McGee SF 6-5 190 July 29, 1959 8 University of Michigan
32 Mike Morrison SG 6-4 195 August 16, 1967 R Loyola College in Maryland
34 Tim Perry C 6-9 200 June 4, 1965 1 Temple University
31 Kurt Rambis PF 6-8 213 February 25, 1958 8 Santa Clara University
41 Mark West C 6-10 230 November 5, 1960 6 Old Dominion University
21 Micheal Williams PG 6-2 175 July 23, 1966 1 Baylor University

# 67 VDusen04 @ 08/13/15 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BA2929


	So that's, what...... 3 different Dikembe's in the game now? Outside of the Bulls guys, that's gotta be up there as one of the most in the game, right? We also get Dikembe's from each part of his career. 2k is turning into the "Life and Times of Dikembe". Spoiler

Almost forgot, there's also been three shades of Paul Mokeski in the last four iterations of 2K. Underrated feature.

1986 Bucks:

1989 Cavs:

1991 Warriors:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdJ7gBYnbPo

# 68 LionsFanNJ @ 08/13/15 08:46 PM

No matter what I'm putting Skip's handles at 99. Other than that though...

I need one of the Nets finals teams though. That would be amazing

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# 69 jerwoods @ 08/13/15 09:27 PM

i want

87-88 Mavs those green unis
89-90 Suns no bakley but this way can have KJ Chambers Majele to play with
02-03 Spurs duncan in prime
04-05 Suns love to play this team aga 86-87 Lakers
05-06 Heat easy team to make as everyone but A Walker is in the game
and 98-99 NYK L Johnson Spwell Houston Camby Ward

# 70 Cowboyfan_19 @ 08/13/15 09:55 PM

The '08 rockets went on a 22 game win streak right? That team was the 2nd best 2008 team behind Boston when they were healthy. Great choice to have them in!

# 71 Brokedan @ 08/13/15 10:17 PM

I'd rather have the 86 Celtics.

# 72 Brokedan @ 08/13/15 10:19 PM

They were a force.

# 73 VDusen04 @ 08/13/15 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokedan


	I'd rather have the 86 Celtics.

The 1986 Celtics are already included in NBA 2K.

# 74 Brokedan @ 08/13/15 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	The 1986 Celtics are already included in NBA 2K.

Then let me say this, where can I find the whole Classic or Retro teams list for 2K16 currently?

# 75 VDusen04 @ 08/13/15 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokedan


	Then let me say this, where can I find the whole Classic or Retro teams list for 2K16 currently?

Here's a rundown of each classic team included in NBA 2K15. My apologies if my first response came across a little too blunt: http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ster-list.html

In addition, the 2000 Raptors, 2000 Blazers, 2001 Lakers, 2003 Mavericks, 2008 Celtics, and 2008 Rockets have been announced as new additions so far.

# 76 Brokedan @ 08/13/15 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Here's a rundown of each classic team included in NBA 2K15: http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ster-list.html

Much appreciated.

# 77 vannwolfhawk @ 08/13/15 10:29 PM

Only teams I really want to see are...

86 rockets - twin towers
93 suns - Barkley
98 pacers? Can't remember right year
Knicks with spree, lj, etc... Can't remember year...
87 jazz - eaton
87 Mavericks -Harper, Blackmon, Aguirre, tarpley
87 sonics - Ellis, X, chambers
84 nuggets - issel

I guess the more teams the better but teams in the 2000's just aren't classics to me. Maybe I'm just too old...

# 78 DTHEGAWD @ 08/13/15 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vannwolfhawk


	Only teams I really want to see are... 86 rockets - twin towers 93 suns - Barkley 98 pacers? Can't remember right year Knicks with spree, lj, etc... Can't remember year... 87 jazz - eaton 87 Mavericks -Harper, Blackmon, Aguirre, tarpley 87 sonics - Ellis, X, chambers 84 nuggets - issel I guess the more teams the better but teams in the 2000's just aren't classics to me. Maybe I'm just too old...

What makes them not worthy of classic status? None of those teams are seeing the '08 Celtics or '01 Lakers. The '03 Mavs is one of the best offenses ever.

# 79 TMagic @ 08/13/15 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DTHEGAWD


	T-Mac was sorta washed by '08, Yao was a better player if we're being real. Knowing 2K, a they'll make T-Mac unstoppable lol.

!!!!!

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# 80 midwestking100 @ 08/13/15 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vannwolfhawk


	Only teams I really want to see are... 86 rockets - twin towers 93 suns - Barkley 98 pacers? Can't remember right year Knicks with spree, lj, etc... Can't remember year... 87 jazz - eaton 87 Mavericks -Harper, Blackmon, Aguirre, tarpley 87 sonics - Ellis, X, chambers 84 nuggets - issel I guess the more teams the better but teams in the 2000's just aren't classics to me. Maybe I'm just too old...

What about the 1994 Seattle supersonics?

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