NBA 2K17 Screenshot - 1992 Dream Team with Charles Barkley

[AirJordanFan93]

So we got 1992 Larry Bird but still have 1998 Karl Malone why didn't they bother to do another Malone model.

[cassette]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkWilliam

2K11 Jordan still looked the best IMO. How come they did so well with it back then (without face scanning of course) but can't now? Its odd to me.....

I agree - 2K11 and 2K12 were the best - plus, they had a different-looking Jordan for all "eras". I think partially it is because of the bigger resolution (Xbox 360 vs Xbox One).

But yeah, as an old-school hoop head the legends in 2K have been a huge disappointment. It's mind-boggling how some hobbyists can create vastly superior models for these legends, and 2K keeps on pushing these weak attempts.

[daveberg]

Quote: Originally Posted by cassette

I agree - 2K11 and 2K12 were the best - plus, they had a different-looking Jordan for all "eras". I think partially it is because of the bigger resolution (Xbox 360 vs Xbox One). But yeah, as an old-school hoop head the legends in 2K have been a huge disappointment. It's mind-boggling how some hobbyists can create vastly superior models for these legends, and 2K keeps on pushing these weak attempts.

As much as I LOVE the legends and everything 2k has done for us, to be lucky enough to have them every year, it's clearly evident that they're are second fiddle to everything else 2k works on in the game.

My player, the silly story modes (My personal opinion, I know they are well liked) and all the online stuff takes precedent over everything else, which is a shame. There's so much potential to be had here.

Look at how amazing 2k11 and 2k12 were for legends - I would have thought, with the size of the disc space today, they could work heavily on the classic aspect whilst not compromising the other game modes that everyone else enjoys.

With all that said, I would rather have the legends, albeit not polished, than have none at all.

At least they've been SOME improvements....

[MarkWilliam]

I just remember using MJ in 2K11 against the Celtics and he was gunning his signature stutter steps, shooting form and finishes at the basket. Then taking it up to '98 Jordan and working the post, fade aways etc. His signature dribble stuff changed, stroke etc. It was amazing.

Then 2K12 happened and the legends expanded more so....and as a fan I was very, very excited.

I'd just love it if (5 years later) that'd been built on. Magic's signature no looks in transition, Shaq drop step and facial etc. etc. If the legends felt more like themselves I'd use them (and currently I don't touch them at all).

Obviously early to say, but one can only hope the 92 Dream Team aren't just the (attempted) faces with jerseys.

These days it just feels like the legends are stuffed into the game and then its more about "removing online cheese"......

[Cookie Puss]

Quote: Originally Posted by King_B_Mack

Michael Rapaport the best he's looked in years in 2K.

Fixed, because nobody has ever made a descent Larry Bird.

Edit: Guess I should read the thread before replying. Just glad someone else on this forum does not need to head to Lenscrafters tomorrow.

[tril]

some look great. others not so much. I think the graphic artists have trouble doing smiles showing teeth.

[tmac747]

Karl Malone needs to be re-created for the look he really represented at the time. Stockton looks like a little boy ready to go play at the playground. Jordan looks like he has snuff ( for those of you not familiar...it is a tobacco product) stuck under his lower lip area.There is no way that "thing" that 2k created looks anything like larry bird...I mean really?

[juicey79]

They should add Mikes goatee and I think pip had 1 too...also Barkley had a thin mustache