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NBA 2K12 - NBA's Greatest Mode

02:58 PM - August 3, 2011 by illwill10

Multiple outlets are spilling the beans about NBA 2K12's newest mode: NBA's Greatest. The mode seems to be an extension of The Jordan Challenge mode that was available in NBA 2K11.

This time around Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and 10 other unannounced all-time greats will be featured in this new mode.

At this time, the unannounced players are not the only thing shrouded in mystery here. It's unclear how many different scenarios or teams will even be included in this mode. This is being intentionally done so fans debate who they think should be included, according to 2K Sports.

The folks at 2K Sports want to go even further when it comes to re-creating moments in the NBA's Greatest mode by mimicking broadcasts from the '80s and even '60s. This means different camera angles, replay styles or even black and white video in order to bring people into the historical aspects of these games.

The NBA's Greatest mode seems like a really smart one when considering the ongoing NBA lockout, as well as the success of The Jordan Challenge mode last year.

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# 181 jeebs9 @ 08/04/11 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by boodahisthe1


	What do we gotta do as fans to convince Charles Barkeley to Sign his rights over to 2k so he can be on the game..2k11 was one of the best basketball games i have ever played, but the Jordan challenge mode was incomplete by not having the 1993 finals (bulls vs suns)..they gotta have both barkely's too (76ers & Suns)....am i asking for too much

What we would have to do is start a fund raiser for his ego and have him run on a few miles so that we could model him correctly in the game lol jk.

# 182 Eman5805 @ 08/04/11 12:07 PM

It'll be nice to see these games with actual historical broadcasts. I mean, it just never felt right playing in the 80s and seeing 21st century graphic overlays with dramatic replays. It should at least be an option to turn it on and off, I think.

The commentary would probably stay the same though.

# 183 jd@os @ 08/04/11 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by coolcras7


	More than likely they will release a code that will unlock every team.

I read the same thing about a code that would unlock every Jordan shoe, too but it never panned out to my knowledge.

# 184 jeebs9 @ 08/04/11 02:43 PM

Well the Jordan shoes were unlocked by amount of time playing the game. If you had trouble beating the MJ Challenge. You could put a code in to unlock the My player Jordan mode. Which I think they will do here. Because people won't be able to play with their favorite teams.

# 185 LeBronistheKing @ 08/04/11 03:13 PM

I just realized Coop a Loop in full effect in NBA2K12 probably

# 186 youvalss @ 08/04/11 03:14 PM

^^ Yeah...throwing alley-oop passes with Magic to Cooper...man! That will be fun!

# 187 LeBronistheKing @ 08/04/11 03:17 PM

Also Houdini of the Hardwood in full Black and white oriniginal broadcast glory.

Hoping those Converse All Stars are in the game

# 188 dbeth @ 08/04/11 03:20 PM

How about with historic cameras/overlays/etc, if you play a game before the year 2000, your resolution instantly goes to SD

Sent from my HTC Desire

# 189 youvalss @ 08/04/11 03:22 PM

If you look at the trailer, when Dr. J stops the ball with his shoe, it says AllStar on the front. So, I don't think it would be too much trouble to create those 60's AllStars as well.

# 190 sportjames23 @ 08/04/11 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LeBronistheKing


	I just realized Coop a Loop in full effect in NBA2K12 probably

Heh, I've got the CoopaLoop in effect in 2K11. Go to 2KShare, the real Coop is on there.

# 191 thefranchise03 @ 08/04/11 08:01 PM

Im just hoping they have some 50's team ala George Mikan era. Or at least put them in a legends pool.

# 192 dabeavs541 @ 08/04/11 09:44 PM

I'm like most others. Get the Chuckster in the game. I don't play 2k11 with the new rosters at all so I can't wait to get more legends in the game. I am also a big blazers fan so I hope they can get duckworth in there next year as well.

# 193 bostonchipster @ 08/04/11 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Eman5805


	It'll be nice to see these games with actual historical broadcasts. I mean, it just never felt right playing in the 80s and seeing 21st century graphic overlays with dramatic replays. It should at least be an option to turn it on and off, I think. The commentary would probably stay the same though.

Agree, if we play in the 60's and there is music blaring, and jumbotrons/spotlights. that will take away from the experience.

# 194 KyotoCarl @ 08/04/11 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dabeavs541


	I'm like most others. Get the Chuckster in the game. I don't play 2k11 with the new rosters at all so I can't wait to get more legends in the game. I am also a big blazers fan so I hope they can get duckworth in there next year as well.

Duckworth is in the trailer.

# 195 wrestlinggod1 @ 08/04/11 10:23 PM

A little tidbit from an article about the legends.

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Originally Posted by Lakers Blog


	At the click of a button, Magic Johnson can throw his signature no-look pass. At the stroke of the joystick, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can lob his legendary sky hook. And at the mercy of a reset switch, it's possible to relive it all over again.

http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakers...l?dlvrit=53297

# 196 cavsfan2 @ 08/04/11 11:25 PM

I just realized how weird it would be to have Steve Kerr commentating and have him playing on the court at the same time. Assuming of course that one of the Bulls teams they choose features Kerr on the roster.

# 197 VDusen04 @ 08/04/11 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cavsfan2


	I just realized how weird it would be to have Steve Kerr commentating and have him playing on the court at the same time. Assuming of course that one of the Bulls teams they choose features Kerr on the roster.

I hope he's just real about it.

"Harper, swings it over to me for an open look in the corner. Annnd I knock it down. Boy, as a defense, you just can't leave me open beyond the arc. I'm a knockdown shooter and the defense has to be aware of that."

# 198 ZB9 @ 08/05/11 12:19 AM

Awesome idea to include legends. Props 2k. I just hope we'll be able to use classic teams in online ranked matches

# 199 zmennine @ 08/05/11 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by youvalss


	Now...time to start figuring out who the other 10 players are... I think that Drexler's Blazers will be there, since they're already in 2K11. What about Hakeem's Rockets? EDIT: Hey, it's not fair! Magic and Kareem played on the same team. Unless we have those 70's Bucks...?

well we need to find out what seven team are going to be in the game because in the trailer you can see that the rockets, hawk and trailer blazzers are going to be in the game

# 200 Basketball GURU @ 08/05/11 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wrestlinggod1


	A little tidbit from an article about the legends. http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakers...l?dlvrit=53297

Man, I can't wait Magic Johnson is gonna be tons of fun to play with!

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