NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #6 - Training Camp

[CelticPride101]

Quote: Originally Posted by Giammajo

Nice list indeed. I'm guessing that only the 15 official "Legends" will be used as mentors, and no legend will be used more than once. If I'm right, it'll probably look something like this: Jump Shots = Jordan Layups & Dunks = Dr. J Triple Threat = The Big O, Oscar Robertson Dribble Moves = Isiah Thomas Post-Offense = Hakeem Post-Defense = Bill Russell (Great call there. I might have guessed Ewing) Off-Ball Offense = Bird On-Ball Defense = Scottie Pippen (no question here) Passing & Offense = Magic

seems like the best list, still leaves out Kareem and Wilt for post offense, Ewing for post defense, Stockton for passing and offense, West for jump shots and Karl Malone for post offense or off ball offense... we'll see

[BigDaneAyMane]

This a good addition to the game.

I can't tell you how many friends pissed me off, because they fell for the hype and bought the game, then gave up on it in two weeks because they couldn't win a game on pro difficulty, started crying about how awful and overrated the game was, and followed the herd back to CoD.

Now I enjoy me a killstreak or two every once in awhile, but to the people that think the game itself is awful because you're no good at, please shut the hell up. We disrespect your ignorance.

[ZoneBlitz]

This is awesome. It will really help players like me who playnthe game and want to get better. It reminds me of the Czar's videos. What's awesome about this is that I don't have to search the Internet to learn how to play this game.

Awesome 2k. Keep it coming.

[stillfeelme]

I'm out here predicting, but I say if you complete the training they will give you some create a legend skill points for doing the training mode. I say this while I have no clue of all the details in Creating a Legend mode. My second guess would be some hidden alternative retro jerseys lol, I have nothing here

[Sundown]

Here are my guesses. I've also added possible current players as the Mentoree if they're locked in. Feel free to make corrections.

Jump Shots = Jordan and Bryant
Layups & Dunks = Dr. J and D. Wade
Triple Threat = Oscar Robertson and Carmelo, Lebron, or D. Rose (need a place for the MVP)
Dribble Moves = Isiah Thomas and D. Rose if not Triple Threat, Steve Nash, or Chris Paul
Post-Offense = Hakeem and Dwight Howard
Post-Defense = Bill Russell (or Mutumbo if non Legends are in) and Garnett
Off-Ball Offense = Bird and Ainge (you need someone to get the ball from), and Ray Allen and Rondo (Celtics shooters past and present!)
On-Ball Defense = Scottie Pippen (or Gary Payton as a non Legend) and Lebron (also a small forward), Battier, or Pierce
Passing & Offense = Magic and Kareem (you need someone to pass to), and Jason Kidd and Dirk (since they just won a championship). Can also fit Lebron and Wade here, since both Kidd and and especially Lebron have been compared to Magic.

[stillfeelme]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sundown

Here are my guesses. I've also added possible current players as the Mentoree if they're locked in. Feel free to make corrections. Jump Shots = Jordan and Bryant Layups & Dunks = Dr. J and D. Wade Triple Threat = Oscar Robertson and Lebron, Carmelo, or D. Rose (need a place for the MVP) Dribble Moves = Isiah Thomas and D. Rose if not Triple Threat, Steve Nash, or Chris Paul Post-Offense = Hakeem and Dwight Howard Post-Defense = Bill Russell (or Mutumbo if non Legends are in) and Garnett Off-Ball Offense = Bird and Ray Allen (both Celtics shooters!) On-Ball Defense = Scottie Pippen (or Gary Payton as a non Legend) and Rondo or Lebron (also a small forward) Passing & Offense = Magic and Kareem (you need someone to pass to) and Jason Kidd and Dirk (since they just won a championship). Can also fit Lebron and Wade here, since both Kidd and and especially Lebron have been compared to Magic.

At first I was thinking something like this but I see the legends being the mentors for all the players for all the training camp skills. They have all those legends so I see 2K taking full advantage of the legends and this is the best way to implement the legends in other areas besides just playing as the teams. You can look at it like this as well, LeBron James in real life has supposedly worked with Hakeem to work on his post game this offseason. Dwight Howard has worked with Hakeem on his post game last year in the off-season, just as that picture shows. Kobe has also supposedly worked with Hakeem on improve his post game in the past. I am not saying the current players should not be mentors I just don't see it not this year.

[Hyperballer21]

Here are my guesses at the Mentors and Men-tees

Jump Shots = Jordan w/ Kobe (confirmed)
Layups & Dunks = Dr. J (best finisher all-time) w/ Lebron (best finisher today)
Triple Threat = Oscar Robertson w/ Melo (very dangerous from this position)
Dribble Moves = Isiah Thomas w/ CP3 (is there a better dribbler in the league?)
Post-Offense = Hakeem w/ Dwight (confirmed)
Post-Defense = Bill Russell w/ KG (everyone knows their relationship)
Off-Ball Offense = Bird w/ Ray Allen (masters of the catch and shoot)
On-Ball Defense = Scottie Pippen w/ Wade (versatile defenders)
Passing & Offense = Magic w/ Steve Nash (both have their own flash)

[xMoJox]

Quote: Originally Posted by kolanji

we are talking about practice mein........PRACTICE!!!!!!!

"Not a game, not a game...we talkin' 'bout PRACTICE MAN!"