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NBA 2K11: Finals Starting Five

02:29 PM - May 31, 2011 by RaychelSnr

With the NBA Finals beginning Tuesday night in Miami, the questions around here revolve around what that means in NBA 2K11.

So we have been asking this question: Who would we want starting for us in the NBA 2K Finals? Forget about the bench players, screw the sixth man, who are the starters leading us to victory?

To answer that question, I did not just pick the top-rated players in the game. No, this team complements one another to the point where I can�t lose to even the best players I have played. This is the ultimate team that will ensure you a clean, four-game sweep of any opponent.

This is nothing but a starting five that you know will win you that Larry O�Brien Trophy.

(Also, just for clarification, classic rosters are not involved. Sorry MJ.)

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# 1 nyj721 @ 05/31/11 02:52 PM

Rajon Rondo-There are enough points in the rest of the line up for him to focus on assists and running the offense. Can also run an amazing fast break with...

Dwayne Wade-Great athleticism, defense, and a decent mid-long range jumper. Can also finish at the rim and is a good passer. With 2 guys to stretch the floor he can penetrate and kick to...

Kevin Durant-Unlimited range. Fast enough to beat most guys big enough to check him, and can shoot over anyone else at the 3. Can run off ball screens with...

Dirk Nowitzki-Another floor stretcher. A 7 foot floor stretcher. Can post up anyone and hit a turn around jumper, or face up and hit a contested shot over most players. Not much of a rebounder but then there's...

Dwight Howard-20 and 14 says it all. The reigning defensive player of the year would defend the opposing teams best big and clean the glass. Also a pick and roll with Rondo/Wade and D12 would be ridiculous.

I think this team could win not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7...

# 2 TalenT @ 05/31/11 03:50 PM

I think these players compliment each other perfectly & would be a great "team".

PG: Derron Williams - Good size, great passer.
SG: Ray Allen - Great shooter & team defender
SF: Andre Iguodala - A poor mans LeBron, can defend the best perimeter player
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge - Great post player, can hit the outside shot
C: Dwight Howard - Best Center in the game, rebounds & blocks shots

# 3 DurtySoufReppin @ 05/31/11 04:03 PM

Chris Paul
Ray Allen
Lebron James
Kevin Garnett
Dwight Howard

# 4 WildeCane @ 05/31/11 04:15 PM

D-rose
Kobe
Lebron
Dirk
Dwight

# 5 gilla @ 05/31/11 04:26 PM

I'd have to go with
Pg- Deron Williams
sg- Kobe
sf- Lebron
pf- aldridge
c- Dwight

# 6 aloncho11 @ 05/31/11 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeCane


	D-rose Kobe Lebron Dirk Dwight

That's most probably the best starting 5.

# 7 mlr1 @ 05/31/11 04:55 PM

pg-cp3
sg-d. wade
sf-lebron
pf-dirk
c-dwight
greatest starting lineup in history

# 8 crandolph @ 05/31/11 05:34 PM

PG - Lebron James: most unstoppable force on the game.
SG - Ray Allen: best 3pt shooter on the game
SF - Kevin Durant: pure shooter
PF - Kevin Garnett: best help defender in game (explain below)
C - Dirk Nowitzki: i can get "green" with his stroke everytime

My Gameplan
OFFENSE -- Let LeBron do his thing and score in the beginning. He is easily the most unstoppable person on the game. When everyone starts doubling him, thats when the fun begins. When someone comes to double, it obviously leaves someone open, look at my roster.....Who isn't gonna knock down a wide open shot?!?!? Easy buckets!

DEFENSE -- Run a 1-3-1 zone. Put Nowitzki in the middle and Garnett on the baseline. Lebron will have a field day with cross court passes. Easy buckets!

PS3 Users: username: Sparco3t filename: All-time Rosters, Period!!! .....Gurantee you wont be disappointed

# 9 wrestlinggod1 @ 05/31/11 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crandolph


	PG - Lebron James: most unstoppable force on the game. SG - Ray Allen: best 3pt shooter on the game SF - Kevin Durant: pure shooter PF - Kevin Garnett: best help defender in game (explain below) C - Dirk Nowitzki: i can get "green" with his stroke everytime My Gameplan OFFENSE -- Let LeBron do his thing and score in the beginning. He is easily the most unstoppable person on the game. When everyone starts doubling him, thats when the fun begins. When someone comes to double, it obviously leaves someone open, look at my roster.....Who isn't gonna knock down a wide open shot?!?!? Easy buckets! DEFENSE -- Run a 1-3-1 zone. Put Nowitzki in the middle and Garnett on the baseline. Lebron will have a field day with cross court passes. Easy buckets! PS3 Users: username: Sparco3t filename: All-time Rosters, Period!!! .....Gurantee you wont be dissapointed

Do you want some wine with that cheese?

# 10 DavonBrown @ 05/31/11 06:46 PM

PG- Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
He can pass, shoot the jumper, get to the rim and play defense.

SG- Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat
He is athletic, can pass, get to the rim, finish in traffic, shoot the mid range jumper and play defense.

SF- LeBron James, Miami Heat
He is big, quick, and strong. He is a top 3 passer and scorer in the league. He is also a great leader and closer.

PF- Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Best post scorer in the game. Also has great range.

C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Can't turn down 20 points, 15 rebounds, and an intimidating low post presence.

# 11 thaprodigyisback @ 05/31/11 07:17 PM

Deron Williams
Kevin Durant (yes he's doesn't play the 2, but there's no rule saying you can't put players at different positions)
LeBron
Amar'e
Dwight Howard

# 12 TalenT @ 05/31/11 07:29 PM

I didn't go w/ LeBron because I think he dominates the ball too much which takes away from your PG runnin' the offense. You can't go wrong with LeBron obviously, I just think my team would play better together without him.

# 13 blarg. @ 05/31/11 07:43 PM

i like alot of the lineups so far,

i think to mix it up, i'd run a bit smaller

nash or paul
wade
kobe
lebron
d.12

# 14 shaboy25 @ 05/31/11 08:21 PM

If I had to choose an in-game starting 5 for a championship team this would be the team. This team compliments each other with everyone having their own role. If you put to many scorers on one team it can be disastrous.

PG- Rondo- better defense than most other pgs, cant shoot worth crap but can drive the lane and has great vision.

SG- Wade- Provides another source of athleticism, can slash to the basket for and-ones and easy buckets. Doesn't provide a great threat from the perimeter but can knock it down. Great threat from mid-range however and create his own shot. Also a great source of defense.

SF- Lebron James- Obvious choice here. He provides great athleticism and defense while also giving you an unstoppable force on offense. Has the greatest vision for passing of a forward and can find the open options when they double. This would be my primary scorer.

PF- Dirk Nowitzki- Hard choice here just because most good PFs don't provide great defense, ex Bosh, Boozer, Gasol, and including Nowitzki. Garnett is one of the only ones with good defense but can't provide a lot if minutes. With Nowitzki he provides height, a great touch from everywhere on the floor and provides a great out pass destination for lebron and wade when other teams crash the middle when the slash inside.

C- Dwight Howard- Easy choice here. Provides great athleticism and gives you rebounds and blocks with numerous second chance opportunities. He also doesn't need to be your dominant scorer but can take over against weaker centers.

# 15 Boogiemanjay @ 05/31/11 08:39 PM

Pg-d rose
Sg- e gordon
Sf- la bron
Pf- Blake
C- d Howard
Everyone would have at least two sportcenter highlights a game

# 16 snowfish @ 05/31/11 08:53 PM

PG - Dwyane Wade.

Can do it all on both ends of the court. Has the size and strength advantage over most point guards but can still defend the position well.

Sg - Rudy Gay.

Same as Wade. Can defend the position well and has height and length advantage over most shooting guards. Also doesn't dominate the ball.

SF - lebron James.

Since Wade and gay are at the guard positions, lebron will handle the ball and facilitate the offense. Can defend all positions.

Pf - Dirk nowitzki

Aside from gay, not really any knock down shooters from the arc. Dirk adds an element of offense at the expense of defense. But the four other players are exceptional defenders that will make up it.

C - Dwight Howard.

Superstar banger. Best defender and rebounder at his position. Awesome defensive paint presence.

With these 5, you get great defense, shooting, good ball movement with Dirk and lebron, clutch finishers at 3 or 4 positions, slashers and size. Also have 5 guys that can play great fast break ball or half court ball.

# 17 waltpaw @ 05/31/11 09:01 PM

All of your selections are nice. If I had to pick a team of unnamed players so far, I think I could still compete

PG - Westbrook
SG - Joe Johnson
SF - Carmelo
PF - Duncan
C - Gasol

# 18 giordun @ 05/31/11 09:33 PM

The right answer is that you put LeBron James at the 1. LeBron James is the best point guard, shooting guard, small forward, and power forward in this game.

So...

PG - LeBron James

SG - Ray Allen
Of all the players that can consistently give me at least 2-3 3s a game, he's the most complete player. Even if he's been cold or night I still have confidence shooting with him. Closer at the free throw line.

SF - Gerald Wallace
A guy who can fill up the stat sheet in all sorts of ways and a good defender, isn't a liability on offense and can run with LeBron on the break.

PF - Dirk Nowitzki
The best 'stretch 4' there is. A jumpshooting big man is really useful considering the players I'm using. Another closer at the free throw line.

C - Dwight Howard
I think pretty much everyone has him in their line up

# 19 DemiGodzillla @ 05/31/11 10:38 PM

PG - Steve Nash: A great passer who will get everyone else on the team involved. Commands attention on offense because of his great shooting ability which stops the defense from sagging onto the post players, this is the main reason I take him over Rondo. Has the ability to run the Pick and Roll/Pop with to near perfection with this team.

SG - Kobe Bryant: One of, if not the best in the game when it comes to closing it out down the stretch. Can also defend the other team's best player and score from anywhere on the court.

SF - Carmelo Anthony: Great shooter from all over the court, big and strong, a better defender in the game than in real life.

PF - Dirk Nowitzki: Obvious choice at this point, has the ability to take the game over with his scoring on any given night. Him and Nash would be deadly off the Pick together with him having the ability to pop or roll and Nash being able to pass to him, Kobe or shoot himself. A threat to score anywhere inside of half court, has shown the ability to play defense and rebound when it's necessary and his offensive arsenal will keep the double team away from...

C - Dwight Howard. Obvious choice, a monster on the glass and down low Dwight would be the anchor of the team. With multiple player's who can get him the ball and a team that forces everyone to play honest Dwight has the ability to dominate both ends of the floor with his rebounding, defense and second chance points.

# 20 metsandcavs @ 05/31/11 11:41 PM

Here's my starting five out of the players not mentioned.
PG Deron Williams
SG Brandon Roy
SF Paul Pierce
PF Zach Randolph
C Amare Stoudemire

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