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NBA 2K12 - All 15 Legends Announced

04:09 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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# 41 VDusen04 @ 08/18/11 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yungsta404


	One thing that was alittle bit bothering to me was how all the old school players have generic shoes. I know its really knit picky but i thought they would atleast add some old school chucks or something to the really old school players like bill russell..etc

I'm not really sure what they have in store exactly (regarding how many older shoes they'll offer) but I did read this in the Bill Russell description: "We also made adjustments to the uniforms for these older teams, not only making the shorts shorter, but making the jerseys fit tighter and fitting them in the older style shoes."

Hopefully that helps. I know of the screenshots that have been released, I believe I heard one of 2K's representatives state that the shoes were still being updated (i.e. all those generics aren't necessarily the final product for these guys).

# 42 DutchMastah7 @ 08/18/11 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by exposedaking


	*i was hoping for afro kobe, oh well atleast they got young kobe.*

I'm not 100% certain, but I think he had the fro that year.

# 43 LRBTODAY @ 08/18/11 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jeebs9


	The hardest thing to read... No 2000-2001 Lakers or Sixers team... Meaning no Afro Kobe or MVP Shaq or MVO Allen Iverson.. Now that is sad...smh But I like everyone else.

97-98 Lakers= KOBE W/ MINI FRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 44 ffaacc03 @ 08/18/11 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by neptuneniq


	if only ppl would understand how hard it is to get Charles and reggie in the game.... u guys act like 2k didnt try to get them in

Well look no further than this very thread and this very page ... mostly "teenagers" are the ones who are still asking for them (not in NBAPA) as well as AI (not yet retired) ... anyways, again, I am really impressed by all the teams and players that made the final cut (even with a few generic players here and there).

# 45 OG_McNabb @ 08/18/11 05:16 PM

So 32 teams? I'll be running a str8 historical association right off the bat.

# 46 Da_Czar @ 08/18/11 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by neptuneniq


	if only ppl would understand how hard it is to get Charles and reggie in the game.... u guys act like 2k didnt try to get them in

This man.., 2k went hard as hell for you guys and they went after EVERYBODY. If your favorite player is not in the game it is NOT their fault. I can's say anymore than that but your man Czar had a front seat view and if you saw their "wishlist" you would be proud.

So its more like " " dropped the ball and insert the name of your favorite player who is not in the game.

# 47 neptuneniq @ 08/18/11 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Amino


	Charles and Reggie work for TNT, who 2k closely worked with in 2k11 and before. They have Kevin Harlan and Steve Kerr - TNT NBA commentators. I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to get Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller.

theyre not in the NBAPA

it will be like trying to get barry bonds back in a baseball game

haha we should be thankful jordan actually agreed to return

# 48 Da_Czar @ 08/18/11 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DutchMastah7


	I'm not 100% certain, but I think he had the fro that year.

He is Frobe' in game. It's not a HUGE fro but it is a fro.

# 49 NBA2K @ 08/18/11 05:20 PM

I'm interested to see if the got Wilt Chamberlain's signature moves in the game, like the "Dipper" finger roll. Also Elgin Baylor's hangtime shots.

# 50 LeBronistheKing @ 08/18/11 05:21 PM

This is all just glorious even another Jordan Bulls team the 88 -89 Bulls hoping they do a different player model for Jordan for this team he should have a little hair not all the way bald yet. Also so excited about playing with Alonzo, Larry Johnson, Penny and Shaq, Russel, Wilt, Pistol Pete, Oscar Robertson, David Robinson, Kareem, Bird, Magic, Isiah, The Logo Jerry Mr Clutch West, Nique, Stockton and Malone, this is amazing. just wow.

# 51 neptuneniq @ 08/18/11 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LeBronistheKing


	This is all just glorious even another Jordan Bulls team the 88 -89 Bulls hoping they do a different player model for Jordan for this team he should have a little hair not all the way bald yet. Also so excited about playing with Alonzo, Larry Johnson, Penny and Shaq, Russel, Wilt, Pistol Pete, Oscar Robertson, David Robinson, Kareem, Bird, Magic, Isiah, The Logo Jerry Mr Clutch West, Nique, Stockton and Malone, this is amazing. just wow.

we get to shoot 3's with Sean Elliot! lol

# 52 laroche360 @ 08/18/11 05:26 PM

i still think that the 2001-2002 lakers are in, because it doesn´t make any sense to put the Kings 2002 without them..

# 53 skillz7854 @ 08/18/11 05:26 PM

Now I can play the Kobe before the rape and Also preorder it so I can play with the kings.

Also I can recreate the 95 playoffs Rockets vs Magic's

But one let down is no Reggie Miller or Charles Barkley hopefully next year

I have no idea why people complain about AI because he is going to be in the game anyways as a free agent

I also hope they have Scottie Pippen's

# 54 SWAGxWOLF @ 08/18/11 05:27 PM

Why're you guys saying that the reason for AI not being in the game is because he's "not yet retired"?

You do realize that a few (Kobe, Duncan, etc.) haven't retired yet, but are still in the game? They could've gotten AI in if they wanted to, unless there's an explanation for him not being in..

# 55 VDusen04 @ 08/18/11 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by neptuneniq


	we get to shoot 3's with Sean Elliot! lol

I hope so. I modeled a very significant portion of my game after Sean. However, he only played 36 games in '98 (missing the playoffs) so I'll be interested in how they handle that.

# 56 jeebs9 @ 08/18/11 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amino


	Charles and Reggie work for TNT, who 2k closely worked with in 2k11 and before. They have Kevin Harlan and Steve Kerr - TNT NBA commentators. I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to get Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller.

It is all about the money...

# 57 neptuneniq @ 08/18/11 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by laroche360


	i still think that the 2001-2002 lakers are in, because it doesn´t make any sense to put the Kings 2002 without them..

kings arent in the greatest mode

just an added team for DLC

# 58 hokupguy @ 08/18/11 05:32 PM

i am very surprised that they want back more then 30 years, i was thinking since "fans" were voting for them. Most of the people that voted dont even remember mid 90's NBA that well they were to young. This kinda show how they voting really didn't matter.

They basically foucsed it around every one they had lic's for ever for but MJ. Lets hope the stick to there word of correct era arenas because in the those pics i still see led rings in the arena.

Still hope for some hidden gem's i remember reading you can unlock team as you go. Doing player chanlleges and stuff. Or is that what kings and warriors?

# 59 jeebs9 @ 08/18/11 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by laroche360


	i still think that the 2001-2002 lakers are in, because it doesn´t make any sense to put the Kings 2002 without them..

Same way I feel... But man not on this list... I thought Shaq would on this list.

# 60 SageInfinite @ 08/18/11 05:35 PM

Aww man. Very good list. This game just keeps getting better and better. I do wish they had some challenges though, just to make it interesting.

Also as Czar said, blame your fav players for not being in the game. If 2k sought out bench players, do you really think they didn't go after some of the obvious picks?

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