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NBA 2K12 Screenshot - NBA's Greatest Matchup (70-71 Bucks vs. 70-71 Lakers)

03:44 PM - September 4, 2011 by Steve_OS

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This screenshot feature takes a look at the match-ups of the NBA's Greatest. This one showcases Oscar Robertson's NBA's Greatest Game.

1970-71 Bucks: Oscar Robertson, Jon McGlocklin, Bob Dandridge, Greg Smith, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor), Bob Boozer, Lucius Allen, Dick Cunningham

1970-71 Lakers: Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, Keith Erickson, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Jim McMillian, Willie McCarter, Rick Roberson

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# 1 tcnumba10 @ 09/04/11 03:52 PM

Just wondering why the SF is always the feature star in the middle even though they're not the best player on them? And it's also the same pose for every team I noticed...

# 2 OhioBobcats @ 09/04/11 03:54 PM

Pretty sure his name was Lew Alcindor that season.

# 3 Naismithball @ 09/04/11 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioBobcats


	Pretty sure his name was Lew Alcindor that season.

It was Lew Alcindor. They even hinted at that in one of the insights. I'm kind of surprised to see him here as Kareem.

# 4 Naismithball @ 09/04/11 03:59 PM

On May 1, 1971, the day after the Bucks won the NBA championship, he adopted the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

# 5 youvalss @ 09/04/11 04:00 PM

I don't think the SF is in the middle for being a star. It's probably just in a 1-5 order and SF (3) is in the middle and standing in front of everyone.

# 6 skillz7854 @ 09/04/11 04:00 PM

Young Lew Alcindor

# 7 youvalss @ 09/04/11 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Naismithball


	On May 1, 1971, the day after the Bucks won the NBA championship, he adopted the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

I think they would have named him this way even if it was prior to that season. I have a feeling Kareem and Abdul-Rauf were willing to be there only if their name would be their Muslim name. Just my guess.

# 8 LionsFanNJ @ 09/04/11 04:02 PM

Can't wait to use Lew and the big O

# 9 tcnumba10 @ 09/04/11 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by youvalss


	I don't think the SF is in the middle for being a star. It's probably just in a 1-5 order and SF (3) is in the middle and standing in front of everyone.

I read somewhere that the "Star" would be standing out like in 2K11 when they introduce the starting 5 and the "Star" player is the highlighted one while the others stand in the background.

Anyways it's the same pose for all the teams tho which is kinda weird.

# 10 youvalss @ 09/04/11 04:04 PM

So, I don't know what to say. The pose doesn't make sense.

# 11 infam0us @ 09/04/11 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tcnumba10


	Just wondering why the SF is always the feature star in the middle even though they're not the best player on them? And it's also the same pose for every team I noticed...

It might be random in the Bulls Hornets one, BJ Armstrong and Muggsy Bogues are the ones standing out.

# 12 Yeah...THAT Guy @ 09/04/11 04:13 PM

Pumped to use Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt, Kareem, Oscar, etc. Really pumped.

# 13 skillz7854 @ 09/04/11 04:14 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qjthwn1_T4

Look at this video around the 9:00 mark they say Lew Alcindor secretly changes his name to Kareem Adual Jabbar

# 14 jr2424 @ 09/04/11 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade8780


	Disappointed about "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"

I asked Rob Jones about this and he said that Kareem wants to be called Kareem. So even though he was Lew at this time, they couldn't use Kareem's likeness unless they call him by the name he wants. But the 2k guys know he wasn't Kareem then.

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# 15 jr2424 @ 09/04/11 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade8780


	Ah, thanks. Hope they put an option to change his name.

No problem. I hope so too.
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# 16 aloncho11 @ 09/04/11 04:49 PM

Those 70s Bucks are going to be a fun team to play with.

# 17 youvalss @ 09/04/11 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade8780


	Ah, thanks. Hope they put an option to change his name.

The question is, would the announcers say his original name?

# 18 Control-X @ 09/04/11 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade8780


	Could be just like Create A Player. Include Lew Alcindor into the names that the commentators says. Assign that name.* Voila!*

How do you do it on PS3?

# 19 May29th @ 09/04/11 07:05 PM

Bucks jerseys are with NBA logo :/

# 20 XenoZograscope @ 09/04/11 07:17 PM

Cant wait to play with my dude Goodrich, a little man that can score at will...dang now i wish they had Calvin Murphy in the game too.

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