Submitted on: 05/31/2011 by
Dustin Toms
With the NBA Finals beginning Tuesday night in Miami, the questions around here revolve around what that means in NBA 2K11.
So we have been asking this question: Who would we want starting for us in the NBA 2K Finals? Forget about the bench players, screw the sixth man, who are the starters leading us to victory?
To answer that question, I did not just pick the top-rated players in the game. No, this team complements one another to the point where I can’t lose to even the best players I have played. This is the ultimate team that will ensure you a clean, four-game sweep of any opponent.
This is nothing but a starting five that you know will win you that Larry O’Brien Trophy.
(Also, just for clarification, classic rosters are not involved. Sorry MJ.)
Nash is one of the most deadly 3-point shooters in NBA 2K11. When running the fast break, Nash can pull up for a quick swish that will leave your opponent's mind blown. Not only can he hit the quick trey, but he can also dish it out to Kobe and LeBron like nobody's business. With his high pass rating and your Isomotion skills, swerving into the lane and dishing it out to a wide-open Kobe is the perfect recipe for success.
Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe may be losing his touch on the court, but when the controller is in your hands, there are not many, if any, who can be as clutch as number 24. Send him running across the court, breaking free off of screens to hit the open J. On the defensive end, he is long enough and skilled enough to lock down most shooting guards. And, of course, when you need that game winning shot, Kobe will gladly step up.
Small Forward: LeBron James, Miami Heat
The only player to make it on the NBA 2K11 Finals team that is actually playing in the real NBA Finals is the guy you love to hate: LeBron. LeBron can do it all in 2K, which is why he was selected. Not for his scoring skill set, but for his passing and his defense. Sure you need to call an isolation for him every once in a while to get to the foul line, but don’t make your offense run through him.
Power Forward: Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder
Ibaka is the most surprising choice on the team, but after playing countless hours with him, I have realized that he can block shots better than almost every post defender in the game. Plus, it helps that he can knock it down at the top of the key when he’s open. But in all, Ibaka was chosen based on his defensive presence alone. After all, you can’t win a championship without defense.
Center: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
With Ibaka right next to him, Dwight and Serge will create one of the most ferocious frontcourt duos known in the virtual world. Howard is a monster on the glass. He will be creating second-chance points, and he will also body up any post player on the other team. Besides, who doesn’t want a 20-15 guy playing on their team for a ring?
Final Thoughts
With Nash and LeBron feeding it to Kobe, with LeBron doing what he does best close to the rim, and with Ibaka and Howard creating their own block party, not many teams will be able to stop this super team. In fact, they make the Heat look like a bunch of babies.
Who would you use for your starting five in the NBA 2K11 Finals?
Dustin Toms is a staff writer at Operation Sports, specializing in basketball games. Born and raised in Washington state, he has made his life goal to personally see to David Stern's firing after the Seattle SuperSonics were relocated. Follow him on Twitter @DustinToms_OS.
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