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NBA 2K12 - All 15 Legends Announced

03:09 PM - August 18, 2011 by ifriedrice

ESPN has announced the 15 legends in NBA 2K12 and their opposing teams. Both sides should have 10-12 accurate players represented according to the article. Here's the list of players and their opponents in the game:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
86-87 Lakers vs. Celtics

Larry Bird
85-86 Celtics vs Hawks

Julius “Dr. J” Erving
84-85 76ers vs Bucks

Wilt Chamberlain
71-72 Lakers vs Knicks

Patrick Ewing
94-95 Knicks vs Magic

Magic Johnson
90-91 Lakers vs Blazers

Michael Jordan
92-93 Bulls vs Hornets

Karl Malone
97-98 Jazz vs Spurs

Scottie Pippen
95-96 Bulls vs Sonics

Oscar Robertson
70-71 Bucks vs Lakers

Hakeem Olajuwon
93-94 Rockets vs Nuggets

Bill Russell
64-65 Celtics vs Lakers

Jerry West
70-71 Lakers vs Hawks

Isiah Thomas
88-89 Pistons vs. Bulls

John Stockton
97-98 Jazz vs. Lakers

Bonus Teams
1990-91 Warriors and 2001-02 Kings

Chris' Take: Seems to be a lot of a 'been there done that' with several of the guys and teams on the list. BUT, that doesn't mean it's still not cool (for now). Some of the guys are pretty exciting such as Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, and Wilt Chamberlin. If the rosters from the opposing teams are spot-on as mentioned in the article, then this mode gets a lot more exciting and that appears to be the case. But really, a lot of the guys from the 90s and late 80s are rehashes of last year's teams on the Jordan Challenge. And it appears you have to play (or I'm sure pay) to unlock the teams in exhibition.

NBA 2K needs all it can to top last year's effort sales wise, I'm highly skeptical it's going to be able to match it with the NBA Lockout and a legends lineup that feels cool but somewhat rehashed as well -- but the mode should be quite cool at least one more year.

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# 181 aloncho11 @ 08/18/11 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wrestlinggod1


	Lmao those pics of Phil are hilarious. If that's how he looks ingame, I won't be able to take him seriously.

Man, believe me you will. He was like the Kurt Rambis of that team. Blue color type of player, setting picks, taking hits, crashing the boards, hustling...throwing elbows (ala Billy Cartwright, not in a bad way

)

# 182 captain smudge @ 08/18/11 10:56 PM

keep it real wit u all these wonderful teams, im most excited with the 92-93 hornets and the 97-98 lakers

# 183 cb1115 @ 08/18/11 10:58 PM

I'm happy

# 184 wrestlinggod1 @ 08/18/11 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aloncho11


	Man, believe me you will. He was like the Kurt Rambis of that team. Blue color type of player, setting picks, taking hits, crashing the boards, hustling...throwing elbows (ala Billy Cartwright, not in a bad way )

I only know Kurt Rambis' name because he coached the TWolves and the only thing I know about Cartwright is that he has some kind of weird FT shot or something like that.

Sorry guys, I'm kinda young!
But from that description, he sounds like a Udonis Haslem or Joel Anthony type of player.

# 185 crandolph @ 08/18/11 11:01 PM

HOLY...F'IN....S**T, BATMAN! This gonna be the greatest game ever. I almost cried im so happy that SOOOOOO many LEGENDS are gonna be in this game. I...LOVE...LEGENDS (to see how much, go to the 2K Share and search Roster of Sparco3t. Greatest Legend roster of all time) Anyways, enough with the plug...........Just think:

*86-87
Lakers: Magic at his absolute apex. HOLY S**T!
Celtics: basically same as 85-86

*85-86
Celtics: same team from NBA 2K11
Hawks: Dominique at his athletic peak! I pray that he has the shaved head though. Just seemed more like a badass then...

*84-85
76ers: Doc, Moses, and Maurice on the decline, but DAMN. And a Rookie Chuckwagon. SWEET!
Bucks: Terry Cummings, Paul Pressy, and Sidney Moncrief at his peak. SWEET!

*71-72
Lakers: Wilt on the decline (but good) , OLD Elgin, and Jerry West on his basketball peak.
Knicks: aging Reed, DeBusschere, Bradley, and Lucas, BUT Clyde Frazier at his apex...SWEET!

*94-95
Knicks and Magic - Oh the two who couldnt be The Dream (get to him in a minute)...
Knicks: same team from NBA 2K11. Would have liked to had '90 Ewing (his apex) but this is good too.
Magic: Young Shaq and Penny...period. (my prediction, the most used "Legend" team on the game)

*90-91
Lakers: same team from NBA 2K11
Blazers: during peak of Drexler, Duckworth and Buck Williams to bang on the boards....Sleeper Team!

*92-93
Bulls: Jordan on back-end of his apex. (THE APEX OF ALL APEXES) Nuff said...
Hornets: Larry Johnson at his peak, rookie Zo, SLEEPER PLAYER: JR Reid

*97-98
Jazz: same team as NBA 2K11
Spurs: rookie Tim Duncan, Aging Admiral (hope they still make him look like a statue)

*95-96
Bulls: same team as NBA 2K11. (some say best team ever...muhh)
Sonics: same team as NBA 2K11. (please fix Kemp, his head isnt that big! And give him a better dunk package!!!!!!)

*70-71
Bucks: aging Big O and Lew Alcindor in second year...SWEET!!!(please have better looking Sky-Hooks!)
Lakers: Jerry West's basketball apex, Wilt basically averaging 20/20

*93-94
Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon at his basketball apex...thats the only argument i need!
Nuggets: young, athletic team with Mount Mutumbo at his peak.

*64-65
Celtics: Russell and Sam Jones best statistical seasons with a star in the making soon to be named "Hondo"
Lakers: Elgin on the downside of his peak years, and "The Logo" on the upside of his.

*70-71
Lakers: Jerry West's basketball apex, Wilt basically averaging 20/20
Hawks: "The Pistol" as a rookie!!!, sharp-shooting Lou Hudson, and an aging Walt Bellamy

*88-89
Pistons: 6 guys averaged over 13ppg..true definition of TEAM
Bulls: the beginning of Jordan's peak years. (33/8/8..GOOD GAWD)

*97-98
Jazz: hmmm...how many pick-n-rolls can i run....
Lakers: the young Lakers! Shaq-25, Kobe-19, Fisher-23, Eddie Jones-26, Nick Van Excel-26

# 186 VDusen04 @ 08/18/11 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wrestlinggod1


	I only know Kurt Rambis' name because he coached the TWolves and the only thing I know about Cartwright is that he has some kind of weird FT shot or something like that. Sorry guys, I'm kinda young! But from that description, he sounds like a Udonis Haslem or Joel Anthony type of player.

Rambis now:

Rambis then:

# 187 NINJAK2 @ 08/18/11 11:07 PM

Was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (spelling?)previously known as Chris Jackson on that Nuggets team also? If so that is awesome. That guy could shoot the lights out..

# 188 crandolph @ 08/18/11 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJAK2


	Was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (spelling?)previously known as Chris Jackson on that Nuggets team also? If so that is awesome. That guy could shoot the lights out..

You are correct

# 189 victory0901 @ 08/18/11 11:11 PM

No love for the 2001-2002 Kings??? That was a very good team. That's what I am most excited about on the list and yes, I am a diehard Kings fan.

Another reason 1990-91 Warriors and 2001-02 Kings are in the game is that the team working on NBA @2K is out of California. I agree is would have been nice to have the 2001-2002 Lakers in there as well. But the list is awesome anyways!

# 190 wrestlinggod1 @ 08/18/11 11:12 PM

LMAO wasn't that the guy (Rambis) that got knocked down and it caused a big fight?

# 191 VDusen04 @ 08/18/11 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJAK2


	Was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (spelling?)previously known as Chris Jackson on that Nuggets team also? If so that is awesome. That guy could shoot the lights out..

I think he had switched over to Abdul-Rauf by the start of the '93-94 season (the team that's included). Sidenote, I dropped 49 with Chris Jackson using portlandblazer's '93 rosters last night.

# 192 aloncho11 @ 08/18/11 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Rambis then:

I hope they nail those black framed glasses with the Croakies included!

# 193 KyotoCarl @ 08/18/11 11:13 PM

I'm really happy with the list too! Great teams and great players! Looking forward to the insight tomorrow where we get to know what players are on the teams.

Don't think I can play 2K11 anymore after this

# 194 Jakeness23 @ 08/18/11 11:15 PM

92-93 HORNETS!!! Larry Johnson, Mugsy Bogues, and Alonzo Mourning!!!

# 195 jd@os @ 08/18/11 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wrestlinggod1


	Wait, Phil Jackson was on the team?

He was really, really....awkward looking to say the least. Being a Bulls fan since the mid 80s after Jordan's arrival, I've seen footage of 'ol Coach Jackson's playing days. Kind of made your body hurt just watching him play. If you don't know what I mean, just watch Charles Barkley swing a golf club and your entire body will ache.

Anybody else wish tomorrow was October 4? Can't wait...

# 196 aloncho11 @ 08/18/11 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wrestlinggod1


	LMAO wasn't that the guy (Rambis) that got knocked down and it caused a big fight?

Yes Sir!

# 197 Jakeness23 @ 08/18/11 11:27 PM

AND "Pistol" Pete Maravich.... PUMPED!!!!

# 198 BiggD @ 08/18/11 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakeness23


	92-93 HORNETS!!! Larry Johnson, Mugsy Bogues, and Alonzo Mourning!!!

This team and Run TMC are the two i'm most pumped about

Grandmama is back!!!

# 199 KyotoCarl @ 08/18/11 11:33 PM

Not trying to get people's hopes up here, but just speculating;

Charles Barkley was on the 85-86 76ers team, but he wasn't announced as a legend. However, the 85-86 Hawks are on there and they feature Dominique Wilkins or, kind of, is a legend in the NBA (which I guess Barkley also is), but Nique wasn't featured as a legend in the list. Could this mean Barkley might be in the game anyway?

Same goes with Shaq, Walt Frazier, Mutombo, all considered legends who are in the game but just not announced as legends.

# 200 jd@os @ 08/18/11 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KyotoCarl


	Not trying to get people's hopes up here, but just speculating; Charles Barkley was on the 85-86 76ers team, but he wasn't announced as a legend. However, the 85-86 Hawks are on there and they feature Dominique Wilkins or, kind of, is a legend in the NBA (which I guess Barkley also is), but Nique wasn't featured as a legend in the list. Could this mean Barkley might be in the game anyway? Same goes with Shaq, Walt Frazier, Mutombo, all considered legends who are in the game but just not announced as legends.

Someone posted earlier that the full rosters will be released tomorrow so I guess we'll see then; however I do not think Barkley will be in the game although he was on that team.

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