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NBA 2K15: The Return of the King

He’s coming home.

LeBron James has announced, via Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated, that he will be returning to his roots. LeBron is going back to Cleveland.

After what may have been the most anticipated sports announcement in history, Cleveland fans can finally stop forcing trades in NBA 2K14 to land the King to his original kingdom. Once 2K15 drops in October, LeBron will be on the roster in what is already shaping up to be one of the most dangerous virtual lineups in the history of sports gaming. Here’s a look at the Cavaliers’ projected starting lineup for NBA 2K15.

(BK: Before the King; AK: After the King.)

PG – Kyrie Irving (BK: 92; AK: 94) – Irving was already one of the most dangerous weapons in NBA 2K, and now he’ll have even more room to explode on any given night. Irving has great control, and a fantastic outside shot that will keep defenses honest no matter who is on the floor. Add LeBron, and it’s almost unfair.

SG – Andrew Wiggins (BK: 80; AK: 83) – The most highly-touted prospect since the King himself, Maple Jordan has all the tools you want in the 2K player. His elite athleticism will help his transition into the game, and his “lack” of offensive capabilities will be hidden behind the output from Irving and LeBron. He will get a bump in his ratings with the King playing next to him thanks to his great defensive instincts.

SF – LeBron James (He is the King: 100) – Yeah, he’s going to get the first 100 rating ever. It’s the perfect storm. LeBron only gets better every season, and he’s already sitting pretty at his 99 rating. We all know how to use the King in 2K, and nothing will change. He just has more entertaining help around him now.

PF – Tristan Thompson (BK: 74; AK: 78) – All he has to do now is rebound, screen and put the ball back in the basket. Thompson made huge strides last season as a role player playing a go-to man’s game. With the King in hand, Thompson can focus on doing the dirty work to keep his team fired up and competitive.

C – Anderson Varejao (BK: 77; AK: 82) – LeBron’s old buddy is one of the happiest players in the world right now. Varejao was already a great 2K player with his rebounding and scoring skills. Put him in the front court with LeBron and a more focused Thomspon, he will be averaging double-doubles all season long in your franchise. He’s officially relevant once again.

6 – Dion Waiters (BK: 76; AK: 81) – Waiters is about to become what Cleveland wanted him to be: Dwyane Wade 2.0. Waiters won’t need to shoot 3s anymore. It’s time for him to focus on his handle and driving. With Waiters coming off the bench in the sixth man role, the Cavaliers become much more dangerous than realized.

7 – Anthony Bennett (BK: 72; AK: 72) – Already one of the most infamous busts (yes, a bust after one year) as a No. 1 pick, Bennett needs to prove something before he gets any sort of boost in a video game. He still has potential – He’s not even 20 years old – but it’s a wait and see game that could turn out to be one of the most undervalued preseason players of all-time.

8 – Ray Allen (BK: 70; AK: 79) – It’s not official, but most believe Ray Ray wants to play with LeBron to end his career. He has lost a huge step on the defensive side of the ball, but if he’s sitting in the corner to knock down 3s he will keep you smiling. He’s one of the reasons Miami “fans” will flock to use Cleveland. Drive with LeBron, shoot with Ray.

9 – Chris “Birdman” Anderson (BK: 75; AK: 78) – Birdman is another guy who many believe will follow LeBron. The King enjoyed him as a teammate because of the effort he put forth, so if he wants to come to Cleveland he will be welcomed with open arms. And they need some more front court depth.

Bonus – Kevin Love (BK: 86; AK 91) – Everyone is thinking about it: Wiggins for Love. Sure it’d be a great move for the Cavaliers, but Minnesota isn’t going to pull the trigger until winter. But if Love was playing alongside the King, it’d be one scary lineup on the court every night. Love rebounds and shoots the ball as good as any, which are the two intangibles that fit perfectly with LeBron.


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# 41 Gosens6 @ 07/14/14 09:24 PM
The LeBron hate is real on this forum. If you all had the choice to go back home and play in front of your friends and family, all while being happy and trying to bring a championship to the place you were born and raised, what's the issue with that? I know I would do it in a heartbeat.

All you guys getting SO mad about this article really just sound like haters to me.

But hey, what do I know?
 
# 42 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 07/14/14 09:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gosens6
The LeBron hate is real on this forum. If you all had the choice to go back home and play in front of your friends and family, all while being happy and trying to bring a championship to the place you were born and raised, what's the issue with that? I know I would do it in a heartbeat.

All you guys getting SO mad about this article really just sound like haters to me.

But hey, what do I know?
I think everybody is referring to the rating boosts
 
# 43 Equinox831 @ 07/14/14 10:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gosens6
The LeBron hate is real on this forum. If you all had the choice to go back home and play in front of your friends and family, all while being happy and trying to bring a championship to the place you were born and raised, what's the issue with that? I know I would do it in a heartbeat.

All you guys getting SO mad about this article really just sound like haters to me.

But hey, what do I know?
Nobody said anything about LeBron going back to Cleveland, the general opinion here is that it's a great thing for him and the Cavaliers. Everyone is up in arms because this is just a terrible article that should be taken down. This doesn't reflect what OS is about at all.
 
# 44 Dmac1991 @ 07/15/14 12:07 AM
DAMN OS is full of a bunch of little girls
 
# 45 Dylan Perrin23 @ 07/15/14 02:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gosens6
The LeBron hate is real on this forum. If you all had the choice to go back home and play in front of your friends and family, all while being happy and trying to bring a championship to the place you were born and raised, what's the issue with that? I know I would do it in a heartbeat.

All you guys getting SO mad about this article really just sound like haters to me.

But hey, what do I know?
Well I'm definitely not hating on LeBron. As I said, LeBron is my favorite player and always will be. I was really hoping he would go back to the Cavs. But 100 overall is a little much. He is that good, but Jordan only got a 99 and 2k would get a ton of criticism if they made LeBron better than Jordan simply because that is one of the greatest sporting debates ever.
 
# 46 Bradster224 @ 07/15/14 03:33 AM
When I first read it, I took it as a sarcastic joke by the writer, and he's sort of making fun of all the people saying LeBron is great for returning to Cleveland (which he is, don't get me wrong), but I think all of you are just taking it too seriously...


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# 47 ShogunTake @ 07/15/14 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Bradster224
When I first read it, I took it as a sarcastic joke by the writer, and he's sort of making fun of all the people saying LeBron is great for returning to Cleveland (which he is, don't get me wrong), but I think all of you are just taking it too seriously...


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I think you're giving OP way too much credit.
 
# 48 Jarbeez @ 07/15/14 01:21 PM
Interesting that Lebron showing up would make all these players ratings go up. It is probably what will happen, but Lebron being on the court doesn't really make the players better it should just devert the defensive plan to focus more on Lebron and less on the other players. The easier way is to just bump the ratings to simulate Lebron being on the team. So what happens if you move Lebron off that roster do all the players ratings go down or do they just continue to play as if Lebron is still there when he isn't?
 
# 49 dwayne12345 @ 07/15/14 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by trey2k198003
The guy is a bust his upside is very minimal hes a bust as a #1 overall draft pick he might be ok down the line but #1 picks in the NBA are supposed to show there super stardom immediately, for example Lebron, John Wall, Kyrie Irving, Derek Rose, i could go on but you get it that kid looks to be no where near that level of potential he might be a solid NBA player some day i actually don't doubt that but he wont ever live up to that # 1 status that's fact playa@
Olajuwon didn't step in and immediately be a legend. Neither did a lot of #1's. There's no such thing as a 20 yr old with 1 yr of experience that is a bust. There's too much time and room to grow. It's an ignorant mind set and shows no foresight and no basketball knowledge.
 
# 50 dragonmonkeyface @ 07/15/14 06:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gosens6
The LeBron hate is real on this forum. If you all had the choice to go back home and play in front of your friends and family, all while being happy and trying to bring a championship to the place you were born and raised, what's the issue with that? I know I would do it in a heartbeat.



All you guys getting SO mad about this article really just sound like haters to me.



But hey, what do I know?

Finally someone with some common sense
 
# 51 theycallmeZZ @ 07/15/14 07:14 PM
You guys do know what satire is right?
 
# 52 turty11 @ 07/15/14 07:14 PM
gosens the hate isnt for bron, its for this craptastic article
 
# 53 Bradster224 @ 07/16/14 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarbeez
Interesting that Lebron showing up would make all these players ratings go up. It is probably what will happen, but Lebron being on the court doesn't really make the players better it should just devert the defensive plan to focus more on Lebron and less on the other players. The easier way is to just bump the ratings to simulate Lebron being on the team. So what happens if you move Lebron off that roster do all the players ratings go down or do they just continue to play as if Lebron is still there when he isn't?

These aren't their actual ratings, it's a writers prediction (sarcastic at that) at what "the king" would do for his teams roster. Don't expect these ratings to be in the game.


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# 54 dunkhighs @ 07/16/14 03:16 PM
SMH... this is crazy talk
 
# 55 dfjycxiao @ 07/19/14 02:33 AM
is this a serious post? i stopped reading after calling someone a bust from 1 season of being hurt
 
# 56 dfjycxiao @ 07/19/14 02:37 AM
is this a serious post? i stopped reading after calling someone a bust from 1 season of being hurt
 
# 57 Spanky @ 08/04/14 06:57 PM
Excellent article. To those critical of it or stating it should be removed, here's an idea: Don't keep clicking on it. The title of the thread should have been your first clue as to its contents.
 
# 58 CavsNation @ 08/10/14 06:33 AM
Cant wait for the next season , OH MY ...
 
# 59 Clappington @ 08/10/14 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by CavsNation
Cant wait for the next season , OH MY ...
You literally just made your account.... can you be anymore of a nut huggger?not even a cav fan.
 

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