Check out the latest NBA 2K12 Developer Insight #7, where Producer Erick Boenisch, talks about the new Create a Legend mode and gives up some player ratings for Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
How did LeBron get a 98 when he should've gotten a 0 in clutch rating?
lol. Yea did you ever hear about the english civil war. The KING was on the CAVALIERS and they LOST. Sound familiar. lol my history teacher said that one day and then she asked "Does anybody know what happened to the king after they lost?" and I swear I almost said. "He got traded to the heat" No but he got executed. ahh just like the finals. lol. yea I don't like Lebron either but I have to admit is he talented. Although, I still think there are a few better players in the league today than him. Like his teammate Wade. Jordan was better as well. As of right now I'd put him and Kobe on the same scale. Kobe is starting to dwindle a bit which is expected at his age. But a few years ago Kobe was clearly better. Lebron has helped to close the gap to though and has improved himself. Overall personally, I think Durant and Wade should be highest rated with Lebron and Kobe right behind them.
Hmmm I'll be playing this and MyPlayer the moment I get out of bootcamp .
I'm thinking Tyreke Evans will develop a jumpshot, John Wall will become the vest Point Guard in the NBA (and one of the best players) or DeMar Derozan will turn Toronto into a title contender, James Harden (FEAR THE BEARD) will be a superstar somewhere else (sorry OKC but the Beard must be set free!), Paul George will be the greatest Pacer of all time, and just for good measure I'll tweak Tracy McGrady a little bit and make him about a year or two younger and finish his career strong (championship baby )
Yeah, it's not the most important mode in the game, but I had fun with the Jordan My Player in 2K11 and I think it would be fun to try and take John Wall or Javale McGee and turn them into a true superstar, as I am a Wizards fan.
Don't really see why people are complaining. This mode appeals to more casual gamers, and I love the way 2K goes about getting casual fans as opposed to EA where they try and completely dumb down all the important aspects of the game that the hardcore enjoy.
Yet another reason to applaud 2K! Bring on that Online Insight though! Can't wait! (Bart Scott Voice)
And for the record, I despise LeBron James more than any athlete in the world and whoever said he is one of the best dunkers of all-time is wrong. He's is one of the greatest finishers of all-time, but very generic in his dunking if that makes sense.
With that said, and I HATE saying it, he does deserve the 98 rating. I mean where should he be then if not 98? No lower than 96.. He is the most complete player in the game despite his flaws as a clutch performer.
To all the lebron haters. Yall are funny complaining about his overall rating. You say he doesn't deserve a 98. Well let's see what might got him there(estimate ratings) . Inside and close shots-90 or higher, mid-80-85, 3pt-75, layups/dunking-95 or higher, passing-95 or higher, dribbling-90 or higher, steals-85 or higher, blocks-75 or higher, rebounding-80 or higher, def awareness -90 or higher, off awareness-95 or higher, speed-90 or higher, quickness-90 or higher. OK I'm done proving my point so I don't think I have to list anymore ratings to show you that lebron does deserve a 98. The man is a beast stop the hate
Even better than McGrady..alot of you probably dont remember just how good Grant Hill was in the late 90s before he got hurt. People in the small NBA circles were comparing his drive & talent to His Airness #23. Dont believe me, just got watch some of his Pistons youtube clips....
I wish they would have done the ratings on an all time scale (maybe they believe they did) with Jordan being a 99, the likes of Magic and Bird 98s, and the top current players falling in the low 90s category. To call LeBron a 98 is kind of disrespectful to some of the greats who had far superior skills. Would rather have the current elite players -- Paul, Williams, Wade, Durant, LeBron, Rose, and Kobe (In close to that order) -- see ratings in the 90-93 range.
never really had a problem with 2k ratings. i can't think of anyone (off the top of my head) from 2k that was either overrated or underrated. As far as I'm concerned any superstar or star in the game played quite true to himself as long as their team played appropriately. My only concern with 2k ratings is when players are pulling of dunks that they wouldn't or can't do in real life (some pg i've never seen dunk in real life can throw it down in the game).
As for the Create a Legend game mode I like the idea. Pretty much what everyone expected, my player with a current player, which could be a lot of fun with some younger players or players who's career aren't already HOF status. And I am sure everyone has a couple favorite players that they would want to take control of and determine the fate of their career. I don't know how much play time the mode will get out of me but it is definitely a nice option to have. IMO the more game modes the better.
How did LeBron get a 98 when he should've gotten a 0 in clutch rating?
Even if he got a 0 in clutch (rating floor is 25 btw) it wouldn't affect his overall that much. He would still be the highest rated player on the game.
You all and this overall rating talk is really frustrating.
Deron Williams 95
Derrick Rose 95
Chris Paul 94
Rajon Rondo 90
Westbrook 88
Top 5
Deron Williams is the best PG in the league, yeah we know Derrick Rose won the MVP, but I think it was because he was on a better team (the Bulls). Both should be rated the same.
I think Deron Williams and Chris Paul edge out Rose (overall better and more efficient players). Also Curry and Nash beat out Westbrook. Again just more efficient which you need out of the PG.
You can't tell me that he isn't one of the best dunkers that stepped foot onto a court.
You're right I can't tell you that because he is not and it's not even close. He's the most basic of dunkers, I've ever seen. If he's one of the best then Shaq is too........picture that.
Oh and I dont see how he's should be rated anywhere near the Jordan/Birds/and Magic's of the game. Thats tomfoolery.
hey im guessing you can use anybody and when i say anybody means everyone thats in the game ! if you wanna use the young afro kobe or penny just trade them to current teams that you want them on ! when 2k11 came out i always put in the old school legends in current teams to see how it would be in association mode... im hopeing you could still trade the old school legends in 2k12 once you unlock them..