An In-Depth Look at the Changes to the NBA 2K16 Ratings System

[2_headedmonster]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Until I see headline "LeBron James releases the 2016 schedule" or "playoff schedule" all I know is that a player signs with a team and plays who is in front of them... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You play whose infront of you, sure. That's a given. Not sure how that refuted the point that players, especially of his caliber choose which conference they play in. Not to say "playing in the west is the only way he'll get my respect", but he's clearly chosen the easier path to the finals.

[ojandpizza]

Well that's a nice laugh


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[Real2KInsider]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2_headedmonster

You play whose infront of you, sure. That's a given. Not sure how that refuted the point that players, especially of his caliber choose which conference they play in. Not to say "playing in the west is the only way he'll get my respect", but he's clearly chosen the easier path to the finals.

So did Michael Jordan.

Posts like this are what's wrong with sports fans.

Respect? Nah I'd rather nitpick meaningless BS. This is the barstool equivalent of 26.5 PER vs 26.4 PER.

[2_headedmonster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rashidi

So did Michael Jordan. Posts like this are what's wrong with sports fans. Respect? Nah I'd rather nitpick meaningless BS. This is the barstool equivalent of 26.5 PER vs 26.4 PER.

Jordan chose to stay with the Bulls, yes. I guess we're stating the obvious *shrugs*.

Im also guessing you're saying that to drop the mic on a would be Lebron *****/Jordan lover. Not quite.

"post like this"...what exactly about this post is wrong? The legitimate point? lol. I hate when people do that. Im not sure playing in a conference with half the 50-win teams as the other is "nit-picking".

on-topic:

I want to see what the role players on the classic teams are rated. And is John Starks 3 still over-rated.

[bamalam]

Quote: Originally Posted by philly guy

I would also call Moses Malone as the best offensive rebounder in history.

Moses was well known for padding those offensive boards in his day.

[hear me now]

I don't think this means the top guy in the stat always has 99. They set the standard. He wrote that Rodman is just an example. You think the top three point shooter, or shooters should have 99? That's basically saying they never miss. We just saw Curry have a cold streak in the finals.

[ojandpizza]

Quote: Originally Posted by bamalam

Moses was well known for padding those offensive boards in his day.

Rodman did the same. He almost always gave up 2-4 inches when he was moved to a power forward and would be credited rebounds when he tapped the ball up away so he could secure it on the second jump.


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[SaruAqua]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2_headedmonster

Jordan chose to stay with the Bulls, yes. I guess we're stating the obvious *shrugs*. Im also guessing you're saying that to drop the mic on a would be Lebron *****/Jordan lover. Not quite. "post like this"...what exactly about this post is wrong? The legitimate point? lol. I hate when people do that. Im not sure playing in a conference with half the 50-win teams as the other is "nit-picking". on-topic: I want to see what the role players on the classic teams are rated. And is John Starks 3 still over-rated.

This. Lol at comparing the east in Jordan's day to now.


In the 80's/90's, the East was equivalent to what the west is today. As great as they were, are we forgetting that the '87 Lakers had to beat the 37 win Nuggets, 42 win Warriors, and 39 win Sonics just to get to the Finals from the west? Now, of course they bet the Bird-led Celtics so it essentially somewhat doesn't make their competition look as lopsided but it shows that their road TO THE Finals wasn't that tough. Or the fact that the '91-'93/'96-'98 Bulls had to beat five 57+ win teams ('92 Cavs, '93 Knicks, '96 Magic, '97 Heat, '98 Pacers) just to get to the Finals? And I mean BEAT them, not just face them.


People always point out that Jordan was 1-9 in the P/O before Pippen came, completely ignoring the fact that Pippen was a role player in '88 and '89 while the Bulls got to the ECSF and ECF, losing both times to Detroit. When MJ got swept in '86 and '87, it was by those same Bird-led Celtics that were on the same tier as the Showtime Lakers adding to the equation that Orlando "Crackhead" Woolridge and Charles Oakley were the Bulls' 2nd options.


Is it LeBron's fault that the East is so weak right now? No.
Are we blaming him? No.


But to blatantly ignore how easy the road to the Finals from the East is and kiss LBJ's feet for shooting 40%FG vs the Bulls and Hawks is ignorance. His 3 previous runs were greater because of his greater play (efficiency), particularly '11 when the Heat beat the 56 win Celtics and 62 win Bulls.