Spurs NBA 2K14 ratings

[J_Paco]

This list should be fun:

PF Tim Duncan = 87 OVR [Incorrect Position]
SG/SF Manu Ginobili = 86 OVR
PG Tony Parker = 86 OVR
SF/SG Kawhi Leonard = 82 OVR
SG/SF Danny Green = 73 OVR
C Tiago Splitter = 70 OVR [Incorrect Position]
PG Patty Mills = 69 OVR
SG Marco Belinelli = 66 OVR
PG/SG Nando De Colo = 65 OVR [Incorrect Position]
PF Jeff Pendergraph (Ayres) = 64 OVR
PG Cory Joseph = 64 OVR
C/PF Boris Diaw = 64 OVR [Incorrect Position]
C/PF Matt Bonner = 58 OVR [Incorrect Position]

No Aron Baynes on the roster even though he's been on the team since January, WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Darius Bieber]

Pretty lame-ass ratings to be honest.

[Texas_Ranger]

nba 2k is getting lame. I'd like to see some improvements in gameplay.

and LOL Manu 86 and Marco 66. Manu should have got 80 at best, and Marco at least 70.

its also nice to see D Rose at 92... Man this ratings suck.

[TD 21]

The overall ratings are mostly fine. People complain about this every year, but it's not based on who you think is better, but rather who rates better in more categories.

As far as them butchering the positional listings, that's an annual occurrence (blame the official team websites). Changes that need to be made: Duncan C/PF, Leonard SF/PF, Splitter C/PF, De Colo SG/PG, Ayres PF/C, Diaw PF, Bonner PF.

I'm not surprised that Baynes isn't in it, because there's always similar players missing. It's particularly inexplicable in his case though, considering the fact that he signed midway through last season and his contract is guaranteed through this season.

[Arcadian]

The player ratings are reasonable, but what about the overall team rating? Are we second best after Miami? Damn well better be.

[Pentagruel]

Just Diaw seems kinda low.

[Captivus]

Should Baynes have a higher rating than Howard? I mean...you know...make sense right?

[elmanutres]

Matt Bonner's is way too high.

[J_Paco]

The overall ratings are mostly fine. People complain about this every year, but it's not based on who you think is better, but rather who rates better in more categories.

As far as them butchering the positional listings, that's an annual occurrence (blame the official team websites). Changes that need to be made: Duncan C/PF, Leonard SF/PF, Splitter C/PF, De Colo SG/PG, Ayres PF/C, Diaw PF, Bonner PF.

I'm not surprised that Baynes isn't in it, because there's always similar players missing. It's particularly inexplicable in his case though, considering the fact that he signed midway through last season and his contract is guaranteed through this season.

So, you agree that all these point guards have more complete games' than an in-his-prime Tony Parker? A Parker that was one rebound away from leading the Spurs to a 5th title, his 4th, on a badly strained hamstring and just won the EuroBasket title as Frances' best player?


POINT GUARD (104)
93 - Chris Paul (-1) - 26.4 PER
92 - Derrick Rose (0) - 23.0 PER (2012)
91 - Russell Westbrook (+1) - 23.9 PER
90 - Rajon Rondo (+1) - 18.1 PER
89 - Kyrie Irving ()
88 - Stephen Curry (0) - 21.3 PER
88 - Deron Williams
88 - Jrue Holiday (0)
86 - Tony Parker (-1) - 23.0 PER

Chris Paul: 94 Pass, 94 OffAwr, 91 DefAwr
Derrick Rose: 88 Pass, 99 OffAwr, 81 DefAwr
Russell Westbrook: 73 Pass, 89 OffAwr, 81 DefAwr
Rajon Rondo: 99 Pass, 93 OffAwr, 94 DefAwr
Stephen Curry: 85 Pass, 96 OffAwr, 77 DefAwr
Tony Parker: 87 Pass, 89 OffAwr, 72 DefAwr

Note: Taken from the Real 2K Insider blog which he does a great job with his own roster file and heavily critics 2K's questionable work.

[TD 21]

Of course not. Some of those are clearly indefensible. What I'm saying is, despite the fact that the likes of Westbrook and Rondo are inferior players, I completely understand them being rated higher, because they blow him away in categories such as dunking, stealing, rebounding and vertical (obviously not important things; but it's a game, so they can only measure tangibles), while rating similarly in the categories he rates best in.

[UZER]

Posted this in a 2k14 thread downstairs...


And people believe there is no bias :lol. The small window into freaking video game player/team ratings should give you the magnitude of the larger scale of favoritism certain teams receive in this business. And like in the video game, it doesn't guarantee their victory, but it sure does make it harder and sweeter when you beat them.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

baynes being excluded is so annoying. i wish 2k would get their act together. how hard of a fix could that be?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Marco should be much higher than a 66, come on now.

Can't wait to get this for PS4.

[barakz21]

So, you agree that all these point guards have more complete games' than an in-his-prime Tony Parker? A Parker that was one rebound away from leading the Spurs to a 5th title, his 4th, on a badly strained hamstring and just won the EuroBasket title as Frances' best player?



Note: Taken from the Real 2K Insider blog which he does a great job with his own roster file and heavily critics 2K's questionable work.

Wow i'd get it that TP's ratings would web a bit lower since he seldom gets the respect he deserves, but to have all those guys ahead of him? Mind blowing!

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Same damn ratings as last year

[crc21209]

Tim should be a 88-89.
Tony should be an 88-89 after the season he had last year.
Manu should be in the 82-84 range.
Kawhi should be at an 85-86.
Belinelli should be at a 70.

[crc21209]

And after the 3 point barrage Green went on during last years Playoffs and Finals, he better be a 3 point specialist in this one.

[Rapper]

It doesnt matter

I would edit Timmy to a 99 , tp to 99, manu to 99 in my PS3

[spurraider21]

Manu should not be equal to Tony, who was a legit MVP candidate. he also shouldn't be just 1 point lower than duncan. interested ranking decisions to say the least

[racm]

Guys, overall takes a lot of athleticism (read: dunks) into the equation. The Spurs have a bunch of players who aren't amazing athletes but have great skill.

Plus, if you play as San Antonio you should be using Pop's offense and defense to maximize the payoff anyway.

[johnpaulwall21]

lemme guess kobe is in the high 90s?

[heyheymymy]

Same shit, different year.

Diaw and Beli should be at least 70, Ginobili should be down to 80-82. Parker should be in the 90's, especially since fucking cp3 is a 93. Parker gets no respect, only Westbrook has any business being that high on that list of PG's in the 90's. Green and Leonard should be a point or two higher, and Green better sink 3's easily after setting records in the NBA Finals for triples made. Not surprised they can't be bothered to even get the damn rosters right. They did the same thing last year with De Colo.

I think I'll just keep 2k13 and download new rosters from the 2kshare option in the game. fucking 12 year old noobs are making more realistic rosters than these clowns. Sorry to bitch, but this is so frustrating for me, I love these games, and the Spurs always get jacked in them. And I'm gonna totally blow a gasket if the Spurs aren't the #2 overall ranked team.

[Texas_Ranger]

lemme guess kobe is in the high 90s?

I read that he's 93. :lmao

[Boomersgold]

Pretty accurate, tbh. Patty deserves to have a higher rating than Nando and Cojo. In terms of overall skill, he's the best backup point guard out of the three.

[look_at_g_shred]

Tim should be a 88-89.
Tony should be an 88-89 after the season he had last year.
Manu should be in the 82-84 range.
Kawhi should be at an 85-86.
Belinelli should be at a 70.
+1

[look_at_g_shred]

What is Sam Young's rating?

[xmas1997]

I'm actually surprised to see Green in the top 100, but glad.

[-21-]

This list should be fun:

PF Tim Duncan = 87 OVR [Incorrect Position]
SG/SF Manu Ginobili = 86 OVR
PG Tony Parker = 86 OVR
SF/SG Kawhi Leonard = 82 OVR
SG/SF Danny Green = 73 OVR
C Tiago Splitter = 70 OVR [Incorrect Position]
PG Patty Mills = 69 OVR
SG Marco Belinelli = 66 OVR
PG/SG Nando De Colo = 65 OVR [Incorrect Position]
PF Jeff Pendergraph (Ayres) = 64 OVR
PG Cory Joseph = 64 OVR
C/PF Boris Diaw = 64 OVR [Incorrect Position]
C/PF Matt Bonner = 58 OVR [Incorrect Position]

No Aron Baynes on the roster even though he's been on the team since January, WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is how I would do it:

Duncan = 88
Parker = 88
Leonard = 84
Ginobili = 81
Green = 74
Splitter = 72
Belinelli = 70
Diaw = 70
Mills = 67
Joseph = 66
Ayres = 64
De Colo = 63
Bonner = 60
Baynes = 60

[McGusto55]

What is Sam Young's rating?

-66

[heyheymymy]

This is how I would do it:

Duncan = 88
Parker = 88
Leonard = 84
Ginobili = 81
Green = 74
Splitter = 72
Belinelli = 70
Diaw = 70
Mills = 67
Joseph = 66
Ayres = 64
De Colo = 63
Bonner = 60
Baynes = 60

makes sense and very fair. nice rtgs.

[hooperflash]

Obviously Lebron missed his last shot against Whi-Whi !! ha


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5goMlG_fjo

[hooperflash]

Spurs Signature Skills starts at 10:42


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu-fRQeYnOU

[hooperflash]

Kawhi went from having one signature skill in 2K13 , to now having four in 2K14 ... but he still NEEDS to have Lockdown Defender.

(Imma tweet at Ronnie and Chris!)

Heck even Green has lockdown defender!

[Kidd K]

This list should be fun:

PF Tim Duncan = 87 OVR [Incorrect Position]
SG/SF Manu Ginobili = 86 OVR
PG Tony Parker = 86 OVR
SF/SG Kawhi Leonard = 82 OVR
SG/SF Danny Green = 73 OVR
C Tiago Splitter = 70 OVR [Incorrect Position]
PG Patty Mills = 69 OVR
SG Marco Belinelli = 66 OVR
PG/SG Nando De Colo = 65 OVR [Incorrect Position]
PF Jeff Pendergraph (Ayres) = 64 OVR
PG Cory Joseph = 64 OVR
C/PF Boris Diaw = 64 OVR [Incorrect Position]
C/PF Matt Bonner = 58 OVR [Incorrect Position]

No Aron Baynes on the roster even though he's been on the team since January, WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duncan's seems about right.

SHOCKED that Manu's is still that high. Then again they've always given him big stats no matter what kind of year he just had. Their "overall rating" has always been tilted towards SG skillsets getting the highest ratings, and bigs getting lower ones. I won't complain though, extra stats for when I use the Spurs.

Also surprised Parker's is equal to Manu's. They probably lowballed his shooting and defensive stats, or decliced his speed even though it's still good. I really can't think of a reason his OVR should be only 86 tbh. Dude was 3rd in MVP votes. That's as dumb as when Dirk was given an 82 overall during his MVP year. You could trade Luol Deng or Al Horford for Dirk easily on that game.

Leonard, 82 is about right, maybe even a little more than I expected.

The rest makes sense though I would've expected Diaw to be in the high 60's, not mid 60's. Green maybe could've been slightly higher too, but not by more than a point or two.

[Texas_Ranger]

just saw every teams ratings and some are just LOL.

and how is Goran Dragic 4th best player on the Suns team when clearly he's their best player. I know he's from my country and I don't want to sound biased but c'mon man.

[chapnis]

This is how I would do it:

Duncan = 88
Parker = 88
Leonard = 84
Ginobili = 81
Green = 74
Splitter = 72
Belinelli = 70
Diaw = 70
Mills = 67
Joseph = 66
Ayres = 64
De Colo = 63
Bonner = 60
Baynes = 60

I'd have Tony a couple of points higher, as well as Splitter. Other than that they look great. Will definitely be getting a roster off 2KShare or editing my own ratings.

[ElNono]

looks legit

[racm]

Leonard is no way more than 82. 82 is a good grade for him, IMO. Well-deserved.




Y'all wanna see an absolute embarrassment, check out the Utah Jazz ratings. Lowest team rating in the game. Gordon Hayward has a lower rating than CJ Miles, Alec Burks, Trey Burke, and Raja Bell (70).

Your team is going into next season with no expectations except a top pick.

[Texas_Ranger]

This is how I would do it:

Duncan = 88
Parker = 88
Leonard = 84
Ginobili = 81
Green = 74
Splitter = 72
Belinelli = 70
Diaw = 70
Mills = 67
Joseph = 66
Ayres = 64
De Colo = 63
Bonner = 60
Baynes = 60

Looks better than 2k's. :tu

[007nites]

Duncan = 88
Parker = 88
Leonard = 82
Ginobili = 80
Green = 75
Splitter = 70
Belinelli = 70
Diaw = 70
Mills = 65
Joseph = 67
Ayres = 62
De Colo = 62
Bonner = 58
Baynes = 58

[mabrignani]

2k still shits on live

[CitizenDwayne]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but Stephen Jackson has a 79.

[AchillesHeel]

Duncan should be 88 and Parker should be 90 or maybe even 91, he was either the 1st or 2nd MVP candidate before the ankle injury.

[chapnis]

Hayward got absolutely fucked by 2K. Jax a 79? He was cut by the only team who would give him a shot, dude is a 60 at best.

[benfti]

Mills will always be above 67 due to algorithm that works out their base scores. So long as he shoots over 40% the previous season due to his speed being in the 90's he gets that higher score by default.

He is a maniac to use when you play online, take the inbound and he beats nearly any guy to end of the court, like whole teams, to the basket. But you dont even need to do that, because he hardly misses from 3 in that game, its weird.

[xmas1997]

Duncan's seems about right.

SHOCKED that Manu's is still that high. Then again they've always given him big stats no matter what kind of year he just had. Their "overall rating" has always been tilted towards SG skillsets getting the highest ratings, and bigs getting lower ones. I won't complain though, extra stats for when I use the Spurs.

Also surprised Parker's is equal to Manu's. They probably lowballed his shooting and defensive stats, or decliced his speed even though it's still good. I really can't think of a reason his OVR should be only 86 tbh. Dude was 3rd in MVP votes. That's as dumb as when Dirk was given an 82 overall during his MVP year. You could trade Luol Deng or Al Horford for Dirk easily on that game.

Leonard, 82 is about right, maybe even a little more than I expected.

The rest makes sense though I would've expected Diaw to be in the high 60's, not mid 60's. Green maybe could've been slightly higher too, but not by more than a point or two.

I have to agree with you, kk, especially about Manu. I am shocked it is so high too!
But so is Mills and Nando a little too high, plus I think Diaw should be a little higher than it is, or at least higher than Nando and Mills.

[Kidd K]

I have to agree with you, kk, especially about Manu. I am shocked it is so high too!
But so is Mills and Nando a little too high, plus I think Diaw should be a little higher than it is, or at least higher than Nando and Mills.

Yeah really. How is Diaw lower than De Colo? Boris is a MUCH better and more useful player. I didn't see the specific stats yet, but I'm assuming they really lowballed his defense. His other abilities are more apparent, so they probably set most of them to their proper levels. I noticed defense often gets misrepresented on roleplayers.

Least we get a beefed up Manu to still beast with. There aren't a lot of good ballhandlers with high 3pt shooting and decent speed and defensive stats in the game. I used to basically solo with Manu on NBA 2k11, they made him so good in that game. Dropping 40 on Kobe users left and right and holding him to 25% shooting. :lmao

[hooperflash]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK-TLYBPg9U&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[racm]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but Stephen Jackson has a 79.


Hayward got absolutely fucked by 2K. Jax a 79? He was cut by the only team who would give him a shot, dude is a 60 at best.

Gee if I could get a 79 overall for shooting 29% from 3 I'd totally be on an NBA roster.

[look_at_g_shred]

Damn ...won't be able to get this opening day. Putting in overtime at work this week so I can get it next weekend

[CitizenDwayne]

Diaw really did get shafted. Dude was getting hyped up for his D on Lebron in the finals, and he can't even crack 70?

The gameplay looks awesome, but the ratings are pretty shit.

[racm]

Diaw really did get shafted. Dude was getting hyped up for his D on Lebron in the finals, and he can't even crack 70?

The gameplay looks awesome, but the ratings are pretty shit.

that's because his box score stats aren't that great.

[Texas_Ranger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK-TLYBPg9U&feature=youtube_gdata_player

well that looks the same. I guess on the new gen consoles it will look a lot better. But they could already make better graphics for PC.

[CitizenDwayne]

that's because his box score stats aren't that great.

Neither are Iman Shumpert's or Eric Bledsoe's and they're both over 80.

[racm]

Neither are Iman Shumpert's or Eric Bledsoe's and they're both over 80.

because they're athletic and Bledsoe's per 36/advanced stats are eye-popping.

[txstr1986]

Is it worth upgrading to 2k14 if I already have 2k13?

[hooperflash]

Is it worth upgrading to 2k14 if I already have 2k13?

Yes.

[jermaine]

I've played 6gms online. An I can promise you this, the ratings for the Spurs are on point. Knock down threes in the middle of the gm, but when the gm is on the line, the miss. Lol cant get a rebound to save a life. But perimeter defense is on point. I play onball defense, so im tryna learn to be great at it. But I see flaws in the gm, but overall I think its well work it this yr. Might be the best 2k ever made if you ask me. Its hard to do a pullup jumper around the freethrow line for me. I cant see me playin with anyone else besides the Spurs either.

[jermaine]

Papichulo78 on 360 if anybody wanna play. But I only wanna play with my Spurs really. Or golden st.

[Boomersgold]

Papichulo78 on 360 if anybody wanna play. But I only wanna play with my Spurs really. Or golden st.
Everyone likes playing with Golden State. Almost everyone on their roster is an A or above in three point shooting. lol

[ThaBigFundamental21]

I think Timmy is obviously a few points low. I would think after last year he would be low 90's high 80's. Parker should be right around there as well, especially seeing how a whole slew or PG's are high 80's and low 90's who Parker is clearly better than. Manu is probably a little to high tbh. Other than that the only real problem I see is Marco being so low. I would think he would be around 77-80. W/E though. I still want this game.

[jermaine]

Im only gonna play with Golden St, if I play someone who wants to play with the Spurs. Otherwise its Spurs only.

[jermaine]

Im surprised I haven't seen anyone pull out Brooklyn, Thunder, or the Heat.

[dylankerouac]

I think Timmy is obviously a few points low. I would think after last year he would be low 90's high 80's. Parker should be right around there as well, especially seeing how a whole slew or PG's are high 80's and low 90's who Parker is clearly better than. Manu is probably a little to high tbh. Other than that the only real problem I see is Marco being so low. I would think he would be around 77-80. W/E though. I still want this game.

Marco was real low last year too, 65 or so iirc. I think his stats marginally improved this year.

[SpurSwag]

For those complaining about the ratings, here's a pretty good explanation of why they are what they are:

Danny Green's value in real life is much more than a 70-72 or whatever he was rated. his three point shooting is invaluable and his defense is pretty top notch. However, his lack of other skills keeps him grounded at where he is. It's the same reason why Dirk was never properly rated, even after his incredible finals run. He simply doesn't have the overall game that 2k accounts for when they put together ratings. Manu, on the other hand, though obviously not the player Dirk is, has such a high rating because he's able to do a little of everything and it's why he's able to stay on par with Parker's rating. Parker can't shoot, but Manu can. Manu is a superior rebounder and passer as well along with being a solid defender. The game doesn't account for turnover rate and things like that, so the game has no formula to really lower Manu's rating. It's why big men get shafted for the most part.

[look_at_g_shred]

Suffice it to say, if your really athletic and can shoot the 3 well you'll be in the upper 80's

[look_at_g_shred]

damn can't wait to get this Friday!

[Texas_Ranger]

I got it yesterday and it really looks like 2k13 vol.2. I do like that you can finally block a shot, but some of those dunk blocks are just ridiculous. I just had 6 blocks with Manu and he was blocking Blake Griffin dunk attempts like it was nothing. The second thing I kinda like is that they improved layups. Attacking the basket now looks smooth and the players don't look like they get hit by an invisible wall. I don't like the new dribble system. I don't know why could't they just let it as it was. Now I have to gently press the right stick button and sometimes I fuck up so the player goes into shooting motion. The graphics are the same and so is the presentation. Now after all this bitching I still think it's a good game, but it's not really an improvement over 2k13. Can't wait to play NBA Live, man that will probably be pathetic.

[Poolboy5623]

I got it yesterday and it really looks like 2k13 vol.2. I do like that you can finally block a shot, but some of those dunk blocks are just ridiculous. I just had 6 blocks with Manu and he was blocking Blake Griffin dunk attempts like it was nothing. The second thing I kinda like is that they improved layups. Attacking the basket now looks smooth and the players don't look like they get hit by an invisible wall. I don't like the new dribble system. I don't know why could't they just let it as it was. Now I have to gently press the right stick button and sometimes I fuck up so the player goes into shooting motion. The graphics are the same and so is the presentation. Now after all this bitching I still think it's a good game, but it's not really an improvement over 2k13. Can't wait to play NBA Live, man that will probably be pathetic.

Good piece of solid feedback. I'm not positive I'll buy. I'm a huge fan of the series, going back to the dreamcast. I was really bummed however when they switched and added the left trigger to shoot, a couple years back.... I wish they'd work on the damn crowd animations, instead. I'd love a game where the crowd acts 100% realistic to in game play. Its never come close to being done. Hopefully next gen?

[stéphane]

I can't agree with that T_R.
Yeah it looks like it's close but a bunch of things differ.
Presentation : sounds during games are totally different with crowd chants, real arena musics and more realistic crowds.
Graphics? come on don't tell me you didn't see the nextgen trailer =)
Gameplay I agree about the dribbles. I liked the old controls. Everything else is cool. All the new animations are way smoother. I like the collision system that drastically changes defense and floor spacing.

[Texas_Ranger]

I can't agree with that T_R.
Yeah it looks like it's close but a bunch of things differ.
Presentation : sounds during games are totally different with crowd chants, real arena musics and more realistic crowds.
Graphics? come on don't tell me you didn't see the nextgen trailer =)
Gameplay I agree about the dribbles. I liked the old controls. Everything else is cool. All the new animations are way smoother. I like the collision system that drastically changes defense and floor spacing.

I did say that the game's graphics will probably look awesome on new gen consoles. I can't wait to see that. But on PS3, 360 and PC it still looks the same. I know they couldn't really improve the graphics on PS and Xbox but they could have on PC. All those trailers for nex gen on E3 were shown on a PC.
I also said that it's a good game. It just feels smoother than the last one. But the controls kinda fucked it up for me. I will learn them, but why change a pretty good system. Hope next year they won't do it again.

[txstr1986]

Yes.

My roommate is getting a PS4, so I think that I'll hold out until that comes out and get the next gen 2k14.

[cjw]

For those complaining about the ratings, here's a pretty good explanation of why they are what they are:

Danny Green's value in real life is much more than a 70-72 or whatever he was rated. his three point shooting is invaluable and his defense is pretty top notch. However, his lack of other skills keeps him grounded at where he is. It's the same reason why Dirk was never properly rated, even after his incredible finals run. He simply doesn't have the overall game that 2k accounts for when they put together ratings. Manu, on the other hand, though obviously not the player Dirk is, has such a high rating because he's able to do a little of everything and it's why he's able to stay on par with Parker's rating. Parker can't shoot, but Manu can. Manu is a superior rebounder and passer as well along with being a solid defender. The game doesn't account for turnover rate and things like that, so the game has no formula to really lower Manu's rating. It's why big men get shafted for the most part.

If people say "Parker can't shoot" enough, maybe it'll be the case. He's one of the most dangerous pull up shooters in the league ... no idea how a guy like Westbrook (who shoots 10% lower from the floor) gets rated well above him outside of his freakish athleticism.

[jermaine]

Starting 5 for me.
Tony
Bellinili (for his mid range gm & 3s)
Leonard
Bonner
Duncan
2nd unit has to be. Strong too so.
Mills
Ginobili
Green
Diaw
Tiago
Then I have a good defensive small ball lineup
Tony
Ginobili
Green
Leonard
Duncan.

[Shaolin-Style]

I've only played 2k13 before but I bought this the other day and i swore it was just like someone copy and pasted a few new intro movies/colored things blue and added new music. I guess some technical changes happened but jeez wasn't expecting the exact same menus and everything else again. Even the commentating from the get go had the same lines I noticed in the rookie showcase thing. Blah.

Hating on the fact Tim isn't in the 90s too.

[Texas_Ranger]

I think the hall of fame difficulty is too easy. I had to lower my sliders and I am still 5-0 with the Spurs in association. Just scored 43 with Kawhi on the Suns asses.

[mudyez]

f***, I think I googled "Ayres" like 5 times in the last 2 weeks anticipating a newly signed player (from south/middle america)...it always turns out to be Pendergraph.

(not that I don't like him, but this name is lame)

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

This is how it should be:

(keep in mind Westbrook is a 90 and Kobe is a 93)

Parker - 91
Duncan - 90
Leonard - 84
Ginobili - 83
Green - 77
Splitter - 73
Belinelli - 71
Diaw - 71
Mills - 68
Joseph - 67
De Colo - 66
Ayres - 65
Baynes - 64
Bonner - 61

Young: 66
Magette: 65
Kybongo: 63

[SpurSwag]

If people say "Parker can't shoot" enough, maybe it'll be the case. He's one of the most dangerous pull up shooters in the league ... no idea how a guy like Westbrook (who shoots 10% lower from the floor) gets rated well above him outside of his freakish athleticism.

obviously parker can shoot, and if you watch him play you know he can shoot the ball damn well. however, even though we as spurs fans know he actually has a decent three point shot, generally the concensus is that he doesn't have a 3 point shot at all

[Texas_Ranger]

Marcus Camby is rated higher than Spliiter and lol Parker 9th best PG in the game. Also AI's defense in this game is pathetic, they are leaving everyone open.

[jermaine]

Turn ur pressure up to moderate or tight. Turn down ur help defense.

[McGusto55]

damn can't wait to get this Friday!

U off this weekend..

[look_at_g_shred]

Yeah..ill probably have the most time to play on Sunday...Do you have FB/IG?

[McGusto55]

Naw...

[chapnis]

Aron Baynes added in 2K14, 60 ovr.

[philldafunk]

I think I'm just going to hold off until PS4 drops.... 2K13 servers still up and running fuck it

[james evans]

ginobli should have a rating of 65 at this point in his career. the thing with the spurs is that they suck on rebounding. danny green is shooting 3's like ray allen. everyone on the team hits 3's except duncan and splitter. leonard can't finish layups in the 4th and if u let the game sub for u, they make the dumbest substitutions at crucial points in the game(that's real though)

[blkroadrunners]

Just bought it today. Why the hell they give Danny Green a B+ on outside shots yet players like Chris Bosh have outside ratings of a A-??

[Texas_Ranger]

Just bought it today. Why the hell they give Danny Green a B+ on outside shots yet players like Chris Bosh have outside ratings of a A-??

cause guys that work on the game don't really know a lot about basketball and never play it.

[james evans]

cause guys that work on the game don't really know a lot about basketball and never play it.
they got lebron on this shit like he's God. there is nothing this guy doesn't do and if u contest any of his layups it's an automatic and1 every time. i hate bullshit like this

[Juggity]

they got lebron on this shit like he's God. there is nothing this guy doesn't do and if u contest any of his layups it's an automatic and1 every time. i hate bullshit like this

Pretty goddamn realistic tbh.

[jermaine]

I suck soooo bad. Diaw cant be counted on for nuttin.

[jermaine]

I suck soooo bad. Diaw cant be counted on for nuttin.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

I rented this game last night. It's freakin whack. I expected a lot more.

[Duncan2177]

I rented this game last night. It's freakin whack. I expected a lot more.

You're crazy 2K14 is good.

[thunderup]

KD is unstoppable from mid-range. It doesn't matter what you do, who you put on him, he puts the ball in the hole. My only complaint of the game is the speed discrepancy between slower and quicker players. Russ is a hell of a lot quicker and faster than some of the PG's in the league, yet 2K14 has made it possible to where scrubs keep up with him laterally. It's pretty shitty. I anxiously await Live 14. Let's see what that revived franchise is able to bring back.

[james evans]

if anyone get ahead of a spurs player on a fast break, there is no catching them.

[look_at_g_shred]

You're crazy 2K14 is good.

[jermaine]

I just played a guy an he had the knicks. He doubled Tony an Tim an put shumpart at point. He just ran full speed the whole gamw running around swiping an ripping tony like tony has no handles. An when I made post moves with timmy, the would almost go in an come out. He would rebound it an throw full court passes to melo on the wing for an easy 3 or pullup. Shumpert ran pass my whole team like we were cones an I was in a half court set. The modt pathetic shit I've seen since playing this yr.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

You're crazy 2K14 is good.

It's the same game as last year's man. I expected more, especially out of this series. 2k15 next generation should be legit...

[Shaolin-Style]

It's good my problem is you can buy NBA2k13 for cheaper and get almost the same experience without the Lebron worship.

[jermaine]

I thought it was a different gm until I played that last fool with the Knicks. I don't feel a players onball rating comes into play at all. All you have to do is figure out what button to mash an when to press speed burst. This fool was getting past Danny Green with Beno Udrih like he Westbrook.

[look_at_g_shred]

I thought it was a different gm until I played that last fool with the Knicks. I don't feel a players onball rating comes into play at all. All you have to do is figure out what button to mash an when to press speed burst. This fool was getting past Danny Green with Beno Udrih like he Westbrook.
Use aggressive defense (L2 Button) to stay in front of the player.

[hooperflash]

It's the same game as last year's man. I expected more, especially out of this series. 2k15 next generation should be legit...

That's exactly when I'll be getting it for next-gen, because realistically 2K14 for next-gen is just a beta test. Give them a year to be able to create gold.

[xellos88330]

Anyone know how to initiate contact on a guard driving? I am always pushed off my drive (regardless of dribble moves). Then a guard like Rose uses one move that I know is coming and he gets by me without a touch. It pisses me off lol. I use the intense D and everything and try to jump the lane, but it always lets him go right by. I can live with getting my drive shut down, but I want to be able to stop theirs in kind. Anyone have an idea of what I am doing wrong?

[look_at_g_shred]

Anyone know how to initiate contact on a guard driving? I am always pushed off my drive (regardless of dribble moves). Then a guard like Rose uses one move that I know is coming and he gets by me without a touch. It pisses me off lol. I use the intense D and everything and try to jump the lane, but it always lets him go right by. I can live with getting my drive shut down, but I want to be able to stop theirs in kind. Anyone have an idea of what I am doing wrong?

Just try to stay in front of him as much as you can. Also I learned that tapping the Intense D button rapidly works pretty damn well instead of just holding it. If all else fails..do the training camp.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

That's exactly when I'll be getting it for next-gen, because realistically 2K14 for next-gen is just a beta test. Give them a year to be able to create gold.

It's comical how good Rose is in the game. I haven't went up against Lebron yet, but I can only imagine.

[philldafunk]

I'm still unable to do work with TP, he used to be my leading scorer on 13. Any advice? They completely took away his mid-range jumper -_-

[jermaine]

I'm still unable to do work with TP, he used to be my leading scorer on 13. Any advice? They completely took away his mid-range jumper -_-

Thats his best thing with me! Pull up jumper.... on point! Do you use Timmy's mid range game?

[ElNono]

From the 2K15 preview...

http://i57.tinypic.com/5l9q0x.png

[Mikeanaro]

I dont understand these new 2k games but NBA 2k7 WAS THE SHIT!
Im talking about the ps2/xbox port, the xbox360/ps3 was a pure piece of shit you had to do 300 moves to dunk the ball since then I lost interest in the series, just arcade type games for me.
That 70´s West Legends team, sweet memories.
http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/kxshsWjS-7I/hqdefault.jpg

[DJR210]

From the 2K15 preview...

http://i57.tinypic.com/5l9q0x.png

So according to the pic you posted, 2k Sports decided to roll with the "2K14" name again this year?

[DJR210]

I'm still unable to do work with TP, he used to be my leading scorer on 13. Any advice? They completely took away his mid-range jumper -_-

His mid range jumper works for me. Turn on shot feedback just in case. He is lethal in almost every scenario in the paint, and great off picks. Have you mastered the different shot stick layups around the rim? The floater?

[TE]

I dont understand these new 2k games but NBA 2k7 WAS THE SHIT!
Im talking about the ps2/xbox port, the xbox360/ps3 was a pure piece of shit you had to do 300 moves to dunk the ball since then I lost interest in the series, just arcade type games for me.
That 70´s West Legends team, sweet memories.
http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/kxshsWjS-7I/hqdefault.jpg
Yeah I really liked 2k5-2k7 and NBA Live 2004-07. After that the games became hard. I have 2k14 for xbox one and it's taken me months to really play well. It's a decent game when you know how to utilize the mechanics, physics and defensive/offensive play sets of each team (namely, the Spurs).

[MeloHype]

I'm still unable to do work with TP, he used to be my leading scorer on 13. Any advice? They completely took away his mid-range jumper -_-
I think his jumper is a normal release, you should switch it to quick if its normal.

[ElNono]

So according to the pic you posted, 2k Sports decided to roll with the "2K14" name again this year?

It's probably taken from the PS4/XBox ONE release of 2K14. The consoles were not available when 2K14 originally came out, so that's probably part of the 'nextgen' 2K14 promo vid...

Here's the 2K15 site, video on the bottom-right:
https://www.2k.com/games/nba-2k15

[Mikeanaro]

Yeah I really liked 2k5-2k7 and NBA Live 2004-07. After that the games became hard. I have 2k14 for xbox one and it's taken me months to really play well. It's a decent game when you know how to utilize the mechanics, physics and defensive/offensive play sets of each team (namely, the Spurs).
I had that 2k Jordan game featuring his old Bulls teams, played 2 games and it was enough, I have played lots of games from Maniac Mansion to Crysis and for some reason I find new BB games boring, another helluva game I enjoyed like a pig was NBA 2k1 for the Sega Dreamcast Allen Iverson was on the cover.
Good times
https://sp1.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608040856765467809&pid=15.1&P=0

[jkid12456]

makes sense and very fair. nice rtgs.

ayres should be the last on the list.

[DJR210]

It's probably taken from the PS4/XBox ONE release of 2K14. The consoles were not available when 2K14 originally came out, so that's probably part of the 'nextgen' 2K14 promo vid...

Here's the 2K15 site, video on the bottom-right:
https://www.2k.com/games/nba-2k15

You getting the PC version this year? Should also be on the next gen engine this year..The modding possibilities trump the larger online communities of PS4/XBox One IMO.

[ElNono]

You getting the PC version this year? Should also be on the next gen engine this year..The modding possibilities trump the larger online communities of PS4/XBox One IMO.

been thinking about it... might need to put a box together...

[DJR210]

been thinking about it... might need to put a box together...

Shouldn't take a high end rig to run on max. I modded the fuck out of NBA2K14, from graphical effects, to upgraded player faces, to improved jerseys and courts. Had the Peak, Whataburger, State Farm, etc. advertisements on the At&t center scroll boards and shit. ..Modding made the game a lot better IMO.

[Prime Time]

Personally, my favorite games are NBA 2k9-2k11 for the PS3. I feel after that they got too complicated.

But 2k8 was fun if you had a good big-man. Just dump it to the paint all day.

[FkLA]

lol at fools complaining that the game is too complicated

You got stepbacks, crossovers, behind the back moves, hesitation moves, fadeaways and legit post moves at your disposal. It takes a while but when they become intuitive there's all sorts of plays you can pull off...total control of your player tbh.

[benstanfield]

Love 2K13 and 14 for my PS3, but when I tried it out for PS4 it just felt like a clunky old NBA Live game for PS2.

I got Anthony Davis in a fantasy draft and created the Admiral in a draft class, no reason for me to buy 2k15 with Pizza Face on the cover or buy a new console for that matter.

[DJR210]

lol at fools complaining that the game is too complicated

You got stepbacks, crossovers, behind the back moves, hesitation moves, fadeaways and legit post moves at your disposal. It takes a while but when they become intuitive there's all sorts of plays you can pull off...total control of your player tbh.

[jermaine]

2k is jack up 3's heaven! The game got Westbrook better than Labron. All the sucking you into the pick, animations that makes you get lost, all the extra moves they make u do. Im good at 2k but this shit is trash. This shit aint total control! As long as there is animations, it'll never be total control.

[heyheymymy]

ive deff gotten better at the 2k series, playing a association on 2k13 PS3. You've got to move sliders a bit to really get a game play experience that you prefer, and you've got to take your time, eventually you figure out the swings on the R3 joysticks, and the open lane with parker where you hit turbo and X or whatever and he just takes off and makes a trade craft move on his own that almost always goes in.

you figure those out over time and it feels less bulky. but yes, for those that are used to 2k series, there are some of us who remember triangle was jump and O was shoot and there wasnt all these post moves where you're holding R2 + square and swing the R3 joystick counter clockwise at just the right time to get duncan to do an up and under. it gets a bit much at first till you figure it out. nba livers just had to get duncan near the rim and mash square really hard lol.

I am a nba live kid and think the best basketball games ever made are still nba live 07-09ish on PS2. simple game play, decent graphics for the era, the franchise mode was so sick, with emails from the trainer who was constantly developing players and upgrading their overalls by working with the players on drills. you'd get the email, roger mason jr has improved his stamina +2 and his 3pt shooting +2, i think there is still room to improve! and then you'd sign him up for another drill and keep developing him. made it so fun to find diamonds in the rough in draft classes, and develop them into starters.

2k series, i had to turn off player chemistry, because almost every single player was bitching about playing time and demanding a trade, and this actually affects their overalls, they were all like -7, -4, -5 etc from their overalls. it's too much. everyone's "fed up" and "irritated". i try to give ample mins to everyone and run a deep bench. wtf?

[DJR210]

2k is jack up 3's heaven! The game got Westbrook better than Labron. All the sucking you into the pick, animations that makes you get lost, all the extra moves they make u do. Im good at 2k but this shit is trash. This shit aint total control! As long as there is animations, it'll never be total control.

Without animation you'd be on the court

[BanditHiro]

they need to fix the dimensions of the court to make them more realistic. so tired of 1 3 1 zones being the only defense played in online play.

[spurraider21]

Without animation you'd be on the court
i think you are misunderstanding the context. animations in sports games are scripted events, like players getting sucked into pics. madden has it a lot when it comes to those 3-4 second predetermined tackle animations

[DJR210]

i think you are misunderstanding the context. animations in sports games are scripted events, like players getting sucked into pics. madden has it a lot when it comes to those 3-4 second predetermined tackle animations

I know exactly what he meant, been playing since 2k on Dreamcast.

[jermaine]

2k sucks, pount blank period! I use to could play 6 to 7 gms a day. Now I can barely play 1 or 2. My record is 189 & 64 so I don't suck. Its just the flaws. Yr after yr they say they're gonna stop the sucking animation, play better on ball D, an move to open spots on the court. ALL LIES SAME SHIT EVERY YR. You pass the ball an your man run towards the defenderdefender. 2 mem stand next to each other so 1 man guard 2 players. We need to quit buyin that shit. But NBA LIVE is worse.

[jermaine]

I know exactly what he meant, been playing since 2k on Dreamcast.

Dreamcast was the best!

[DJR210]

Dreamcast was the best!

Yup, lot's of classics.

[FkLA]

Another complaint Ive heard alot is when an offensive player drives into you, and you get pushed back and out of the play by the 'animation' ...IMO thats realistic. Sometimes a player throws his body into the defender and takes him out of the play. Same with getting sucked into the pick, you cant expect to be able to perfectly go around it every single time.

The game isnt perfect, but especially offensively, you have a shit load of control. Everything else just seems like nitpicking tbh.

[FkLA]

Dreamcast was the best!

lol I remember when the Dreamcast went down to like $50 for the whole console, I saved up for it and grabbed the NFL and NBA 2ks. Great graphics for their time.

[philldafunk]

Thats his best thing with me! Pull up jumper.... on point! Do you use Timmy's mid range game?


My release will be A- everytime and I just brick it. I get most of my points w/ TP off fast break layups, and the occasional 3. When I drive with him I'll finish w/ a spin layup, but I don't drive with him very often. I've yet to make a floater in the lane either.

In regards to Tim; I use PnR with him, Or back down and hold R2 and up and drive the baseline. I go to freestyle and shoot around w/ TP and I can't get the release right for the life of me :(

While I'm on it, Marco does abosolutely nothing for me all game! 4 points if I'm lucky

[jermaine]

My release will be A- everytime and I just brick it. I get most of my points w/ TP off fast break layups, and the occasional 3. When I drive with him I'll finish w/ a spin layup, but I don't drive with him very often. I've yet to make a floater in the lane either.

In regards to Tim; I use PnR with him, Or back down and hold R2 and up and drive the baseline. I go to freestyle and shoot around w/ TP and I can't get the release right for the life of me :(

While I'm on it, Marco does abosolutely nothing for me all game! 4 points if I'm lucky
Tonys release is pretty quick. Almost like Matt Bonners. An Marco sucks for me too! I miss alot of layups with the Big 3. People have figured they can just run up pushing the steal button now. While your man on offense stands there lost, while the defender goes straight to the ball! Pathetic. I'm renting 2k15 1st. If its the samebsucking animation. ... Fuck 2k. Not wasting my $54

[313]

You getting the PC version this year? Should also be on the next gen engine this year..The modding possibilities trump the larger online communities of PS4/XBox One IMO.
PC will likely get the 360/ps3 port until they stop supporting 360/ps3

[313]

they need to fix the dimensions of the court to make them more realistic. so tired of 1 3 1 zones being the only defense played in online play.
lol for real. but they won't it's been an issue for a long time

[Kidd K]

Shocked Manu is that high, more shocked Diaw is that low.

64 for Diaw? Really? :lmao

[DJR210]

PC will likely get the 360/ps3 port until they stop supporting 360/ps3


:lol no way that happens two years in a row