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NBA 2K11 Developer Insight: "Jordan Challenge" - Some Historic Teams Announced

07:01 PM - July 22, 2010 by Steve_OS

2K Sports has just posted their NBA 2K11 Developer Insight, written by Gameplay Producer Zach Timmerman, as he talks about the "Jordan Challenge" and a few other tidbits.

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	"One thing that hasn�t really been mentioned in all the great coverage today, we spent a tremendous amount of time getting the Historic Bulls teams and their biggest rivals into NBA 2K11. We went out and got the rights to the actual players from each era and spent a ton of time capturing their signature shots, moves, and tendencies. So not only are we building you the perfect Michael Jordan in-game, we are also giving you some of the games great players from yesteryear such as Scottie Pippen, Larry Bird, Dominique Wilkins, and many others. With those guys in the game, it didn�t feel right without adding era specific commentary. I am sure the audio team will get into that more in a future Insight. For now, here are the Historic Teams that will be immediately available for you to play this year: 1985-86 Chicago Bulls 1985-86 Boston Celtics 1989-90 Chicago Bulls 1989-90 Atlanta Hawks 1989-90 Cleveland Cavaliers 1989-90 Detroit Pistons 1990-91 Chicago Bulls 1990-91 Los Angeles Lakers 1991-92 Chicago Bulls 1991-92 Portland Trailblazers 1994-95 Chicago Bulls 1994-95 New York Knicks 1995-96 Chicago Bulls 1995-96 Seattle Supersonics 1996-97 Chicago Bulls 1996-97 Utah Jazz 1997-98 Chicago Bulls 1997-98 Utah Jazz"

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# 41 freshh2 @ 07/22/10 08:37 PM

No wizards jordan? 94-95 pacers? 94 magic? 45 jersey era?

# 42 kpax1�1 @ 07/22/10 08:40 PM

I wonder if they'll add later the Tune Squad and The Monstars team

# 43 youvalss @ 07/22/10 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by freshh2


	No wizards jordan? 94-95 pacers? 94 magic? 45 jersey era?

You have the 55pt game vs the Knicks from 1995, so you do have the 45 jersey era.

But I guess we always want more and more...that's human.

# 44 King LeJon #23 @ 07/22/10 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerrick012


	C'mon man, stop complaining. I'm sure there's some teams that will be left out, but for now this is great news. I don't get why people don't understand the term "You can't please everybody" and learn to live with it. Kanyeshrug

I shouldn't complain you're right, I guess it's just frustrating that we get overlooked so bad all the time, just venting a little bit.

# 45 VDusen04 @ 07/22/10 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by clivo1050


	I hope they got the entire rosters for the old teams in the game. I'm sure guys like Pippen and Rodman needed the money.

I believe I read that all starters were accounted for and a lot of bench players (at this point). It's an ongoing process and they were looking to snag everyone - which seems unlikely to me - but I'm glad they're going all in.

# 46 61woods @ 07/22/10 08:57 PM

Hopefully, there is enough time to add the 1991-1992 New York Knicks, 1991-1992 Cleveland Cavaliers, 1995-1996 Orlando Magic, and the 1997-1998 Indiana Pacers to the game.

# 47 Vast @ 07/22/10 09:00 PM

This is EXCELLENT news!!!

The only other teams i would want are the Phoenix Suns with Barkley that battled them in the finals. The 94-95 Pacers, the 93-94 Rockets, and a Spurs team with the Admiral and Sean Elliot.

and if they had time the 93-94 Knicks

# 48 Goffs @ 07/22/10 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 61woods


	Hopefully, there is enough time to add the 1991-1992 New York Knicks, 1991-1992 Cleveland Cavaliers, 1995-1996 Orlando Magic, and the 1997-1998 Indiana Pacers* to the game.*

you know miller vs jordan would be nice

# 49 youvalss @ 07/22/10 09:02 PM

I don't think we're getting more teams, other than the ones mentioned. But maybe 2K12 will have some more...

# 50 61woods @ 07/22/10 09:02 PM

Also, the 1992-1993 Chicago Bulls and 1992-1993 Phoenix Suns should be included.

# 51 tbranan @ 07/22/10 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by miget33


	looks like I'm getting an NBA game this year.

I was just thinking the same thing. I haven't bought an NBA game since MJ retired. Now he's back, and so am I. Good job, 2K. You reeled me back in.

# 52 DR Russell @ 07/22/10 09:08 PM

Cant wait to get my classic Knicks team and flagrant foul MJ on his first drive!

DR Russell

# 53 DR Russell @ 07/22/10 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tbranan


	I was just thinking the same thing. I haven't bought an NBA game since MJ retired. Now he's back, and so am I. Good job, 2K. You reeled me back in.

You are missing out man! Welcome back!

# 54 ZB9 @ 07/22/10 09:10 PM

Im curious if the classic teams will be usable online...

# 55 DR Russell @ 07/22/10 09:12 PM

Hopefully we get the real rosters. Charles OAK, John Starks, Mason, D Harper!!!!!

# 56 rangerrick012 @ 07/22/10 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mrnoobie


	you know miller vs jordan would be nice

Ah, Reggie's fake ankle injury. And the pushoff. I was 9 when this happened, but I still remember them talking about that damn ankle the whole game, then he hit that shot and started jumping around like nothing was wrong, I was like "LIAR!"

And LOL at Bird's reaction.

Classic moments.

# 57 youvalss @ 07/22/10 09:24 PM

That push by Miller was a vintage Miller play.

# 58 Goffs @ 07/22/10 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Russell


	Hopefully we get the real rosters. Charles OAK, John Starks, Mason, D Harper!!!!!

hmm isnt Mason in jail?

# 59 MelMan1486 @ 07/22/10 09:35 PM

Loving this news... I'm praying they add more teams. Just give me Reggie Miller and I'm set till 2k12.

# 60 STLRams @ 07/22/10 09:45 PM

Thank YOU 2K!!!! I have been waiting and asking for years for you guys to put classic teams in the 2K Basketball games. Im really also hoping with the 2Kshare system that the game will allow us to upload and share more classic teams onto the game. Fellas we haven't heard what improvements and additions are in the regular game modes and 2K is already showing us some really good stuff.

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