NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One)

[SwagDoc101]

so does that mean the hopstep is absent from the game this year...smh

[blues rocker]

Quote: Originally Posted by SwagDoc101

so does that mean the hopstep is absent from the game this year...smh

yeah, if they removed the hopstep because of this new post up control, i will not be happy. the hopstep is a move that must be included in any legit basketball game that claims to be a "sim."

[ChaseB]

Steve was just using Cousy as an example; I made an edit to make it more clear.

[youvalss]

Chase, any thoughts about the hop-step button mystery? (sorry, haven't read all comments here so don't know if you already made it clear)

[Knickerbocker]

Well the triangle (ps3) hopstep was catastrophic in 2k11.

The back hopstep created too much separation and the hopstep into the paint was overpowered. I don't think the button needs to be included imo, it's not like the hopstep aint there.

With the shotstick you can make the backstep, the hopstep layup and hopstep dunk, and a lot of players have the hopstep in their signature moves.

I think that is enough and plenty and cannot be abused, since all of those moves work rather well.

[Spanky]

I'm assuming there's no alternate button configuration that allows you to use L-trigger instead of Y for post-ups? But can you confirm this?

[Jakeness23]

If they got Dr. J's wingspan... how about those big ole claws attached to his wrists? They were a big part of what made him so unique.

[VDusen04]

I would be surprised if wingspan was included. I took the statement regarding Julius Erving as the author speaking figuratively, such that Erving's height, tendencies, and abilities make him play very Dr. J-like. It'd be nice to be wrong, I just didn't see anything definitive regarding wingspan.