2K Pro-Am: Hit or Miss? - Operation Sports

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2K Pro-Am: Hit or Miss?

Submitted on: 07/30/2015 by Chris Sanner

2K Pro-Am is another ‘team play’ online mode which will give you and friends the ability to create a custom team with a custom arena and take your skills online against the world. If that sounds lovely, the mode also features leaderboards which range from daily, to monthly, and to all-time.

There’s a lot to love about yesterday’s announcement, from your MyPlayer having something new to do to a mode which allows you to play real basketball with up to ten people.

Obviously a few questions do pop up with the announcement:

1)Will the 2K Servers hold up?

and

2)Are some of the features also making their way to other parts of the game (I’m looking at you arena builder and team customization)?

Both of these are viable questions at this stage, but the overall idea of a team play mode with nine other user players is a wonderful idea.

Obviously the announcement has a few of the old Crew mode connotations attached with it, but you also see a lot of EASHL in the mode. The mode itself seems a no-brainer with the continued focus on your MyPlayer in NBA 2K16. It will be interesting to see how player ratings and upgrades are handled in the mode -- and how VC will play a part in it all.

Of course, there's always the prevalent question of if the 2K Servers are up to the task. Both of the last two games were very rocky launches, but last year's did improve substantially through the year. It will be interesting to see how the servers handle Pro-Am -- hopefully extremely well.

As far as the arena and jersey customization options, with team relocation in the game -- it's fair to speculate if the jersey and arena creation options are going to be part of other modes in the game. That's something we'll just have to find out for ourselves as more news arrives.

So Did 2K Hit it Out of the Park?

My initial impression is yes. Not only has 2K delivered an exciting new mode that many are going to take advantage of, they also added functionality into the game which will benefit other modes either this year (unannounced as of yet) or in the years to come.

Smart, simple, but very effective. Bring on NBA 2K16’s Pro-Am.

See screenshots from the mode below (or check out the NBA 2K16 media page).

Getting a team together of Curry superfans seems a legit reason to play Pro-Am.

The customization options for a home court are pretty slick.

The leaderboards: calculated Daily, Monthly, and Overall.

Team Curry vs. Someone Else. An Epic Pro-Am Matchup.

Can't Stop Team Curry.

NBA 2K15 Videos

Member Comments

# 41 P234thetruth @ 08/02/15 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinner


	As far as what they've shown and what you can do with it I would say a big hit. There is so much if an upside to this mode and the customization I don't see how anybody can say it was a miss cause it can only get better and more detailed. Now when NBA2k16 comes out if the servers aren't up to par at that point the execution of it will be considered a miss....to have all this and still have terrible servers would be asking for trouble, someone at 2K would need to pick up that mic LD dropped and apologize, serious damage control would be needed.

I agree this is so true. It's inexcusable to have servers as BAD as they do in this day and age. There's no other game that lags as bad as 2k does not GTA, not COD, hell even Rocket League a free game doesn't have lag.

There should be no excuses this year. Matchmaking sounds cool but how will the severs be?

# 42 Wildcats302 @ 08/02/15 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeGSW


	That wasn't my point. And they haven't confirmed that either way. So please stop spreading lies and misinforming people. You don't know anything, just like the rest of us.

Relax. It's just a game man.

# 43 Jrocc23 @ 08/02/15 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeGSW


	Correct me if I'm wrong but the original crew mode did allow for CPU controlled players right? I did play it and I'm sure that was an option... or maybe it was just when people dropped out?

Yes, it allowed you to start a game with the minimum of 2 users and the rest was the CPU of the pro team you selected. I am hoping you could start without a full 5. I believe it should be at least 3 (was a rule I made in my crew in 2K11 just in case someone lagged out, and to move the ball more).

This new and improved Crew mode seems better than before. But it's still a lot of big and little details missing that we need to know more on about before we can say so for sure. We all know the customization is definitely improved though. That's all I can say for sure. Still not sure it'll be better than OG Crew unless we hear more of those details.

# 44 Trackball @ 08/02/15 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeGSW


	Huh? What part of my post made it seem as if I wasn't calm? I was (and still am) perfectly calm. I was just saying that making stuff up and spreading misinformation is detrimental to the community and, more specifically, to this forum. People are making to many assumptions based on very little information.

You shouldn't have to tell people you're calm. It should be obvious.

Anyway, you're being all Debbie Downer about this. Can we please get back to talking about the mode before 23 has to step in?

Speaking of which, as mentioned in the other thread, I hope that if you don't have five people on at once, you get CPU-controlled real NBA players as filler.

# 45 Scramz718 @ 08/02/15 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrocc23


	I am hoping you could start without a full 5. I believe it should be at least 3 (was a rule I made in my crew in 2K11 just in case someone lagged out, and to move the ball more).

I don't like the idea of having the CPU in this mode at all (except when someone lags out). 5v5 all users is a way better experience. I want to be matched up against a user not the CPU. Its more competitive going against a human.
If 5 ppl are required to run a squad game we need up to 15 roster spots. That would make it easier to have 5 guys ready to play. I'm sure that everyone that's into online team play has enough ppl on their friends list to from a decent size squad.

# 46 Jrocc23 @ 08/02/15 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scramz718


	I don't like the idea of having the CPU in this mode at all (except when someone lags out). 5v5 all users is a way better experience. I want to be matched up against a user not the CPU. Its more competitive going against a human. If 5 ppl are required to run a squad game we need up to 15 roster spots. That would make it easier to have 5 guys ready to play. I'm sure that everyone that's into online team play has enough ppl on their friends list to from a decent size squad.

I am not a big fan of 5v5. I get it, but I'm not a big fan. I am cool with being able to start with 3 players and have the others CPU players like 2K10 and 11. I liked that you could have as many players as you wanted to run with. My 3 guys would be at a disadvantage against your 5 players if you chose to run with that many people. Right? Y'all all have human intelligence and can see things the CPU can't. Also the CPU most likely will be on All star difficulty. But I also see your points as well. Don't get me wrong. I definitely get it.

I just don't think it's a better experience imo especially if you have 5 players that are all good. And 5 min quarter games. A lot of people won't be seeing the ball much. Also, I think it gets super cluttered when 10 users just running all around. But maybe that's because of the rec and all these people running around with all types of clothing.

We'll see. I just hope you can start up with a minimum of 3 users. Hopefully, the courts are bigger too if it is 5v5. And I agree. Should be 15 roster spots if it's 5v5 or not though.

# 47 Scramz718 @ 08/02/15 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrocc23


	I am not a big fan of 5v5. I get it, but I'm not a big fan. I am cool with being able to start with 3 players and have the others CPU players like 2K10 and 11. I liked that you could have as many players as you wanted to run with. My 3 guys would be at a disadvantage against your 5 players if you chose to run with that many people. Right? Y'all all have human intelligence and can see things the CPU can't. Also the CPU most likely will be on All star difficulty. But I also see your points as well. Don't get me wrong. I definitely get it. I just don't think it's a better experience imo especially if you have 5 players that are all good. And 5 min quarter games. A lot of people won't be seeing the ball much. Also, I think it gets super cluttered when 10 users just running all around. But maybe that's because of the rec and all these people running around with all types of clothing. We'll see. I just hope you can start up with a minimum of 3 users. Hopefully, the courts are bigger too if it is 5v5. And I agree. Should be 15 roster spots if it's 5v5 or not though.

The team with 5 humans really won't have the advantage. The AI has it's advantages, rebounding and defense mostly. The Al has super human reactions.
Bad team would have spacing issues. If your team is organize and know what they're doing that should be a problem. I would compare Pro-Am in the arenas more to Team up than the rec. Players won't be running around with different outfits.
That's the beauty of building a great team. It will be realistic. You need guys that are willing to pass, defend, and rebound. Not everyone is going to score 40.
I played in a couple of 5v5 team up leagues and also played competitive team up on on GB (which were mostly 3v3s or 4v4s). By far the 5v5 leagues were better. Everyone has their preference tho.

# 48 Jrocc23 @ 08/02/15 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scramz718


	The team with 5 human really won't have the advantage. The AI has it's advantages, rebounding and defense mostly. The Al has super human reactions. Bad team would have spacing issues. If your team is organize and know what they're doing that should be a problem. I would compare Pro-Am in the arenas more to Team up than the rec. Players won't be running around with different outfits. That's the beauty of build a great team. It will be realistic. You need guys that are willing to pass, defend, and rebound. Not everyone is going to score 40. I played in a couple of 5v5 team up leagues and also played competitive team up on on GB (which were mostly 3v3s or 4v4s). By far the 5v5 leagues were better. Everyone has their preference tho.

The CPU has it's advantages and disadvantages. The biggest advantage I would say is defense, but it's not as hard as it used to be to get past CPU defenders like it is now.

All the stuff you're saying, I know about which is why I said I know your point. But like you said everyone has their preference, I prefer to play w/ me and 2 other friends compared to having other users. I'm all about options. Let me play w/ my 3 or more if I like. If you want to play w/ 5, go ahead. If you want to play against players that has a full 5 where it could be 10 users on the court, then back out when you get matched up with a team with 3 or 4 players. But back in 2K10 and 11, most people ran with 2-3 players the most. It's a lot more enjoyable for me. And would be even better since the CPU can actually make shots now.

That's why I am curious how 2K sets it up. Hopefully, you can back out on certain teams. But I hate playing with a full 10 users in a 5 minute quarter setting.

# 49 24ct @ 08/02/15 08:02 PM

Man you guys turning this ProAm mode into crew are killing me.

It's not crew man. Let it go. There will not be CPU options.
If you wanna play with 3 go to the park. I get you wanna play in the rec but it's not that hard to find 2 other guys bra.

And you guys are just running with this idea lol.
Like what gave you the indication that they would even let you run with cpu?
Then guy are literally creating scenarios and saying how much vc a star would cost.
Like geez I get you want crew back but it's gone. This isn't crew.

I highly doubt they will allow cpu.

Sidenote: Not everyone has the need to touch the ball/score with 5 humans.
I only care about the win. If I need to score I'll do so but there are other things to do besides shoot and play And1 mixtape with the ball. I can't stand that notion that there won't be enough basketballs to go around with 5 humans. Even if, that shouldn't allow players to use cpu in a mode that's not designed for it.

And if they do allow it just wait and see. All this speculation is hyping yourself up for disappointment. 2K didn't say there will be cpu in the mode so don't get your hopes up just yet.

# 50 Jrocc23 @ 08/02/15 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 24ct


	Man you guys turning this ProAm mode into crew are killing me. It's not crew man. Let it go. There will not be CPU options. If you wanna play with 3 go to the park. I get you wanna play in the rec but it's not that hard to find 2 other guys bra. And you guys are just running with this idea lol. Like what gave you the indication that they would even let you run with cpu? Then guy are literally creating scenarios and saying how much vc a star would cost. Like geez I get you want crew back but it's gone. This isn't crew. I highly doubt they will allow cpu. Sidenote: Not everyone has the need to touch the ball/score with 5 humans. I only care about the win. If I need to score I'll do so but there are other things to do besides shoot and play And1 mixtape with the ball. I can't stand that notion that there won't be enough basketballs to go around with 5 humans. Even if, that shouldn't allow players to use cpu in a mode that's not designed for it. And if they do allow it just wait and see. All this speculation is hyping yourself up for disappointment. 2K didn't say there will be cpu in the mode so don't get your hopes up just yet.

Quit crying. Jesus Christ. Call it what you want to call it. 2K changes names of modes all the time. So what? People say My Player Mode still and some call it MyCareer. Association was changed to MyLeague. It's still association to me. Madden say Connected careers, it's still franchise mode to me.

Same as this, it's the same as crew mode, but little things might've been changed which we don't know about, but this is still crew mode for me and a lot of others which is why it won't be asked for most likely anymore.

You're mad because of how I want to play the mode lol. And I never said they wouldn't, I said we still need the details but we are talking about what me and him would prefer. I am not in here saying they won't have it. And if they don't, I won't trip about it and say "this isn't crew", I'm saying what I prefer and what is more fun to me.

Who said it was hard to find another 2 players dude? Like I said before, where did I say we won't be able to play w/ 3 or 4 players lol? You just talking for the sake of talking. You call it proam, Teamup, my friends and me or whatever you wanna call it, it's crew to me because that's what the original mode was and what it's based off of. No matter if it has small changes.

# 51 stillfeelme @ 08/03/15 12:06 PM

There is not enough information released to really feel one way or another is this a hit or miss. The court design is sick. I will say this coming from a person who doesn't play myCareer and didn't play Crew this is very interesting. If they can get this working with minimal lag this could be real nice.

There are too many details not mentioned to know how this mode will operate to go back and forth just yet.

# 52 Sundown @ 08/03/15 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeGSW


	1. Not everyone creates themselves. Those who do are usually the same people who create themselves in RPGs and other genres.

Interestingly theory, since I never create myself in RPGs but always create myself in sports games. The more fantastical the setting and narrative, the more likely I am to create someone fictional to fit that narrative. The more real world based, the more likely I am to create a vicarious version of myself as an NBA player, race car driver, fighter pilot, what have you.

# 53 LD2k @ 08/03/15 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	Interestingly theory, since I never create myself in RPGs but always create myself in sports games. The more fantastical the setting and narrative, the more likely I am to create someone fictional to fit that narrative. The more real world based, the more likely I am to create a vicarious version of myself as an NBA player, race car driver, fighter pilot, what have you.

Be.
The.
Story.

# 54 Sundown @ 08/03/15 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	Be. The. Story.

Then I expect full Kinect armpit hair scanning.

# 55 LD2k @ 08/03/15 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	Then I expect full Kinect armpit hair scanning.

Truly, Next gen.

# 56 Jrocc23 @ 08/04/15 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeGSW


	"There will not be CPU options" Oh really? Can you show me where you read this? Since you're stating it as a fact I'm assuming you have so evidence. Surely you wouldn't be dumb enough to state an opinion based on nothing but speculation as fact... would you?

He didn't know, obviously since 2K went my route of thinking[emoji1]

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# 58 Rensational14 @ 08/04/15 05:25 PM

It would be cool if the CPU's were generic 70 Overalls or something, so it has a big advantage when u play with more humans.

# 59 Scramz718 @ 08/09/15 07:06 PM

With all the information release so far the only thing that can ruin this mode is the servers. 2k servers are historically bad. Severs issues can't make this mode a MISS.

# 60 Lord Bonium @ 08/10/15 07:43 AM

^^ Can't be worse than 2k11, sometimes you had to spend a full hour trying to get a game (lagging out, freezing, waiting).

My main concern are the attribute caps and whether they'll be based on height. That's a must imo, if not it's just gonna be a bunch of 7 foot gods again. Can't wait till they release some info on this.

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