NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

[connseanery]

From the trailer it seems like there are more player body types. Is it very apparent when playing the game that the roster isn't just comprised of skinny, medium build, and super chunky players?

Thanks

[wrestlinggod1]

Quote: Originally Posted by redmondj1992

Do you think it will be tite if it will be tite if you and your friends my player become in the same commercial and can play against each other....send me 360 names for nba 2k12

What did you say?

[NY State of Mind]

^^^^ I think he meant something like commericals Nike had with Puppet LeBron vs. Kobe lol

[shindiana]

Is there more haircuts than last year when you create your player?

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

I thought that games in the 60's and 70's were played at a much faster tempo than today's game, not a slower one.

[NY State of Mind]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

I thought that games in the 60's and 70's were played at a much faster tempo than today's game, not a slower one.

No no although they were smaller players

[SeanWest934520]

I was just wondering how the my player will work how the draft will work if the rookies cant be in the game

[qpc123]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

I thought that games in the 60's and 70's were played at a much faster tempo than today's game, not a slower one.

I agree, the 1965 Celtics averaged 107.6 FGA per game the league average was 99.8 attempts per game. By 1971 that number had decreased slightly to 105 FGA per game for the Celtics(league leaders both years) and the league average was 98 FGA. The number of games played was also 82 in 1971 as opposed to 80 in 1965. In 1976 the numbers continued to drop slightly to 97.3 FGA for the league leading Warriors(the were run and gun even back then, lol) and league average fell off to 91.7 FGA per game.

Lets compare that to some more modern numbers. In 95-96 the Mavs led the league with 90 FGA per game but that was nearly 500 more attempts than 2nd place, the league average was just 80 FGA per game. In 2003-04 the Mavs once again led the league with 88 FGA per game and again took about 500 more shots than any other team, league average was 79.8 FGA(keep in mind that the Pistons and other teams took advantage of defensive rules that have since changed). This past season Golden State set the pace with 85.9 FGA and the average was 81.2 FGA.

So in to sum all this up: 1965 Celtics=107.6 FGA per game, 2011 Warriors=85.9 FGA attempts per game, that's means the Celtics took 21.7 more shots per game than the 2011 Warriors. The league averages where 99.8 for 1965 and 81.2 for 2011 a difference of 18.6 FGA per game.

While the majority players of the 60's and 70's where decidedly less athletic(let's face it a lot more awkward white guys played back then) that does not mean that the pace of play in the games was slower. The players should seem slower not the actual game it self.

Bill Russell was known for his great defense and rebounding, but perhaps his most valuable attribute was after he got the ball(off a block which would keep in bounds or a defensive rebound) he was possible the best outlet passer ever(only rivals would be Wes Unseld or maybe Kevin Love). That was made those Celtics teams so dominant Russell could shut you down on one end and then create easy fast break buckets for teammates.

Sorry to stray off topic, but I've been thinking about this ever since previews started mentioning how the Russell came felt slower and knowing that that was no the case.