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The Franchise Man: Imagining the Possibilities of a Magic/Bird Cover

05:04 PM - September 9, 2010 by RaychelSnr

When I first heard Michael Jordan was going to be gracing the cover of NBA 2K11, my heart jumped. My favorite player of all time was back.

The reason I love basketball was returning to where I live out my dreams on the digital hardwood. I didn’t have to create him again this year like so many times before. NBA 2K11 was bringing me and every other basketball fanatic something that could not be topped.

This happened once before in NBA Live 2000. Jordan was in the game and could be used if unlocked through a one-on-one game. I got my MJ that year with the help of legend Dr. J who sunk a ton of 3s to beat Michael and unlock him for me (yes I know, it’s weird to unlock Jordan via 3-pointers from Julius Erving).

Obviously, it’s a different case this year and an unprecedented one. NBA 2K11 is giving us the ultimate Jordan dream. We get 10 Bulls teams, and we get all of the teams Jordan tormented to play with right out of the box.

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# 21 MarvellousOne @ 09/09/10 11:18 PM

A cover with Bird and Magic on the front would be amazing to see for the cover of 2K12, those two are the next best thing next to MJ, talk about throwing household names onto a cover, can't get any higher than Magic and Bird. Jordan, Magic, and Bird are probably the biggest names in the sport of basketball, and if you have any knowledge of the game no matter how limited, I am pretty sure you have heard about Magic and Bird especially after seeing the Lakers vs Celtics in the NBA Finals the last 2 out of 3 years. I would welcome this cover just as much as the M.J. cover we got this year but only if they add Magic and Bird on the front, not one or the other...this is where the classic cover boys should stop though if they do it

# 22 hokupguy @ 09/10/10 12:25 AM

this could be good except for the texy below

# 23 sheredia @ 09/10/10 12:53 AM

nice article.....quite honestly, i think the only way to top nba 2k11 would be a "dream team" edition.

# 24 magicman32 @ 09/10/10 12:57 AM

It would be a dream come true, to relive those moments I grew up watching. Magic is the reason I feel in love with basketball. I have so much respect and appreciation for Bird. But back when I was a shorty, I couldn't stand the guy. LOL.

# 25 49UNCFan @ 09/10/10 01:30 AM

I made a thread awhile ago saying they should 2k12 and 2k12 The Legends Starring Mike

# 26 domidomdomz @ 09/10/10 01:46 AM

The Magic Baby Hook is definitely the number 1. Love those Boston fans faces.

# 27 Bigg Russ @ 09/10/10 04:29 AM

Great idea. 2K literally can't go 'up' from here so they're going to have to go as 'parallel' possible. It'll take TWO legends on the cover to match Jordan's. LOL!

# 28 jmv3977 @ 09/10/10 09:13 AM

I would love to have all the teams with full rosters, courts, jerseys, etc from two or three great seasons of the 80's and the 90's. That would be awsome to me! I'm 33 years old and i enjoy playing that era of the NBA

# 29 Shinyhubcaps @ 09/11/10 02:38 AM

These guys are already in the game, right? Be creative and create these moments for yourself. 2K11 will be very expansive for fans of the NBA in the late 1980s and early-to-mid 1990s, and other guys from the era (Stockton and Payton come to mind because they'll be added to the game though they weren't in previous years) will benefit from this, but the biggest beneficiary is the fan who gets to recreate his favorite moments more authentically than in the past.

# 30 Eski33 @ 09/11/10 06:38 PM

Instead of making 2K12 a clone of 2K11 except with Bird and Magic, why not make Bird / Magic moments downloadable content?

# 31 youvalss @ 09/11/10 07:23 PM

I'm surprised no one has posted a 2K12 custom cover with those 2 guys...

# 32 Skittles6547 @ 09/12/10 02:43 PM

thats would be sweet!!!

# 33 BattalionBlazer @ 09/12/10 06:03 PM

If only that would happen...I'd buy it for sure

# 34 Sinner @ 09/12/10 09:01 PM

A legend Mode like MJ's with playing your career on any team as Bird or Magic would be crazy.

# 35 SDJHood93 @ 09/12/10 10:31 PM

I could see this happening. Just like how the Madden 10 cover was with Troy and Larry. Although I don't think it will happen. It would be a great idea though and I'd love to play with the Cap on a next gen console like the 360. Sky hooking all day on the Celtics!

# 36 rangerrick012 @ 09/12/10 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hokupguy


	this could be good except for the texy below

Fake smiles...

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