I was thinking, it'd be a total insult to have Bird and Magic on the covers...

[JSensui]

...And not completely revamp the fastbreak system? Does anyone else agree with me? The transition game of the Showtime Lakers was that teams most memorable feature. And the Celtics having to deal with that in 3 different Finals was huge too. Shoot, you can say the same for a bunch of teams, including Jordan's Bulls.

IMO, the transition game is the worst part of the NBA2k experience. AI players make the dumbest decisions on fast breaks (Such as flaring out to the corners, even though there's an open lane), or slowing down to a slow jog. There's a bunch of other issues, like a C (For instance, Shaq) being able to keep up with a fast wing on the open court (You can even see this in the first trailer, IIRC), or the fact that it's hard to get a call even when your player is knocked to the ground from the air.

Fantastic games overall, but it seems like all the brilliant game elements break down when changing possessions, or running on the open court.

[cjallure24]

Soooooo your saying since 2K didn't properly portray the fastbreak like the Lakeshow did in the 80's or the other examples you have given, they shouldn't put Magic or Larry and even M.J. on the cover?.....who should they put on the cover....Adam Keefe?.....Bo Kimble?

[JSensui]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjallure24

Soooooo your saying since 2K didn't properly portray the fastbreak like the Lakeshow did in the 80's or the other examples you have given, they shouldn't put Magic or Larry and even M.J. on the cover?.....who should they put on the cover....Adam Keefe?.....Bo Kimble?

I'm saying that the game should accurately reflect the classic teams that are most likely going to be in the game. If you're going to highlight those two players, then at least have the game accurately portray their playing style.

...Besides...are you going to tell me that the fastbreak system SHOULDN'T be completely overhauled?

[cjallure24]

Quote: Originally Posted by JSensui

I'm saying that the game should accurately reflect the classic teams that are most likely going to be in the game. If you're going to highlight those two players, then at least have the game accurately portray their playing style.

Fair assessment. I did find it rather bothersome I couldn't do a running hook shot with Magic Johnson on the 91' Lakers.

[Sam Marlowe]

The fastbreak does need some attention in this game. Hopefully it'll be addressed.

[SouthBeach]

One gripe I've had with 2K has been that on fast breaks, even when holding the Sprint button, there isn't really a significant burst of speed. I understand momentum changes and no one is able to go from 0-25mph from standstill.

But for instance, the actual player movement in sprinting is what bothers me. Rose,LeBron, and Wade are prime examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAghXWh6bEk

Wade and LeBron get out in the open court extremely fast. I'd just like to see their speed represented as close to real life as possible.

I don't think it would be much of a cheese if implemented properly. Because again, they wouldn't go from a standstill 0mph to 25mph by just holding the Sprint button. Player momentum physics would be a big part of it just like it is in real life.

Just my two cents on the subject of fast breaks.

[speedy233]

The sprint button and fast break system needs to be updated so players like Derrick Rose, Russell WestBrook , and Wade can kill in transition and big men are way to slow I just think they need to revamp the whole speed system

[qpc123]

And if the 91 Warriors are a team you get for pre-ordering, they weren't called "Run TMC" for nothing.