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NBA 2K12 Screenshot - NBA's Greatest Matchup (Spurs vs. Jazz)

03:28 PM - August 20, 2011 by mreyes930

Check out the new NBA 2K12 screenshot.

The screenshot feature for today takes a look at the match-ups of the NBA's Greatest. This one showcases Karl Malone's 1997-98 Jazz against the Spurs (featuring a rookie Tim Duncan and in-his-prime David Robinson).

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# 21 VDusen04 @ 08/20/11 11:20 PM

Does the '98 Duncan in the photo precisely match the '11 2K version of Duncan? Or are there any differences from what you guys can tell?

# 22 The 24th Letter @ 08/20/11 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Does the '98 Duncan in the photo precisely match the '11 2K version of Duncan? Or are there any differences from what you guys can tell?

looks skinnier, otherwise it looks the same....

LOL at the poses conversation....only on OS

# 23 VDusen04 @ 08/20/11 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	looks skinnier, otherwise it looks the same.... LOL at the poses conversation....only on OS

On a whim I decided to YouTube 2K11 Tim Duncan and see if anything would turn up. I didn't use the Spurs a ton in 2K11, so I didn't realize TD had his full "Duncan Beard". So it's cool that he appears cleaner cut in the '98 photo, with just the chin business.

# 24 btrapp @ 08/21/11 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	looks skinnier, otherwise it looks the same.... LOL at the poses conversation....only on OS

Actually The 98' duncan looks A LOT different than the 2k11 one. They did a great job making him look younger.

# 25 The 24th Letter @ 08/21/11 01:39 AM

true, didnt notice the facial hair (or lack therof)

for some reason I want to say Timmay didnt have his goatee in 98.....(not that it matters) could be wrong though

# 26 Xx Qontrolz xX @ 08/21/11 03:02 AM

lol at the goatee conversation.. only on OS

smh

# 27 MessenjahMatt @ 08/21/11 04:03 AM

It is a bit creepy how everyone is looking elsewhere, except the SF who is standing straight in the middle staring at us. haha.

I liked how the highest rated player in the starting 5 would be prominent in 2K11.

# 28 VDusen04 @ 08/21/11 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Xx Qontrolz xX


	lol at the goatee conversation.. only on OS smh

I think it's an adjustment worth noticing. It'd certainly be filed under the "little things" department. And to look further, a small adjustment like that to Tim Duncan is an encouraging sign that suggests other players may also feature small detail adjustments to make them look younger than their 2011 counterpart. I'd also be interested in what young Kobe and Shaq look like in this regard.

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	true, didnt notice the facial hair (or lack therof) for some reason I want to say Timmay didnt have his goatee in 98.....(not that it matters) could be wrong though

I think you're half right. It looks like TD rocked the look we see in this starting lineup photo but he also shaved everything at some point as well (at least by playoff time).

Watching all these Duncan clips is giving me flashbacks though. Often overlooked, but isn't it crazy how easily the Spurs' version of the Twin Towers could have not worked? How many MVP's would be willing to come of an injury-laden year and be more than willing to share or cede the throne to a rookie? I feel like it's a situation where often people wait for a power struggle to erupt while then criticizing those players for being immature. But when that power struggle never comes, there's not much notice of the sacrifice and togetherness that's occurring.

It seems people often criticized Robinson for the certain values he held prior to Duncan's arrival (somehow interpreting them as David being too "soft"). In the end, I think it was David's values that led San Antonio to a championship in the first place. His ability to co-exist, even taking a back seat during Duncan's dominant moments (like in the video above) while remaining a factor himself by filling whatever role the team needed, was awesome.

# 29 Classic88 @ 08/21/11 01:49 PM

I love this game already. This is what I've always wanted.

# 30 The 24th Letter @ 08/21/11 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Xx Qontrolz xX


	lol at the goatee conversation.. only on OS smh

sorry.

maybe signature pregame poses will make the game next year...lol

# 31 Shinyhubcaps @ 08/21/11 03:20 PM

Here's the new shot... the players are staggered differently, but the position poses are still the same.

I'm not asking for signature poses, but random poses would be nice. The only one that really sticks out is the C with his arms crossed.

# 32 Drosebpga1 @ 08/21/11 03:36 PM

Yall complain too much man , so what they have same poses the presentation is awesome ....expecting too much frm 2k

# 33 SwagDoc101 @ 08/21/11 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinyhubcaps


	Here's the new shot... the players are staggered differently, but the position poses are still the same. I'm not asking for signature poses, but random poses would be nice. The only one that really sticks out is the C with his arms crossed.

rofl ac green has a jeri cuuurl

# 34 ajc25 @ 08/22/11 10:41 AM

So hyped for this now. Just think. Timmy D was already a beast then, man its gonna be fun banging all over the lakers.

# 35 ajc25 @ 08/22/11 10:43 AM

Just read all the comments. Don't forget that Timmy's haircut is definitely late 90's. Rocking a bald fade

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