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NBA 2K13 Screenshot Captures Kevin Durant's Signature Skills

07:27 PM - August 31, 2012 by Steve_OS

During the 2K Live-stream, we managed to capture Kevin Durant's Signature Skills for NBA 2K13. As Ronnie explained, Durant will have the Shot Creator, Microwave, Deadeye, Closer and Finisher Signature Skills. The image also shows a glimpse at what Jay-Z has been working on, as Executive Producer.

LD2K mentioned via Twitter the following.

Quote:


	The difference between a FINISHER & a CLOSER is: CLOSER: This player raises his game in clutch moments. FINISHER: This player is adept at finishing contact layups and dunks at a higher rate than others. More details in the Dev writeup (and video) coming Sunday via the Live-stream.

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# 21 Biagas @ 08/31/12 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	At the time - KD was a 95. Ratings are always subject to change as we mentioned back when we announced Durant's ratings.

Ohh ok. So does the overall formula change, or the individual attributes of a specific player?

# 22 Biagas @ 08/31/12 07:56 PM

Looks fine to me

# 23 Biagas @ 08/31/12 08:06 PM

I was disappointed when KD was a 92 in 2k12 but he still was better than 95% of the games players so im sure he'll still be a beast

what puzzles me is the 6'9" height. He was like eye level with tyson chandler during the olympics and clearly taller than griffin, love and even dwight during this years celeb all star game. And I think they listed him as 6'10" in 2k12. KD claims 6'9" though so whatever. I think he just doesnt wanna be 7 feet.

# 24 Gatorfan Frank @ 08/31/12 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	At the time - KD was a 95. Ratings are always subject to change as we mentioned back when we announced Durant's ratings.

Is height subject to change? Because y'all could add an inch or two to Durant.

# 25 Rensational14 @ 08/31/12 08:11 PM

Just use centimetres as a unit(?) then lol! Much more accurate

# 26 Biagas @ 08/31/12 08:12 PM

Ya I said he was 6'10" in 2k11 and '12 i think. I bet KD asked ronnie to make him 6'9" when they had that interview lol

# 27 beast10 @ 08/31/12 08:14 PM

Woah I love that menu!
I thought they said he was a 95 though?

# 28 youvalss @ 08/31/12 08:17 PM

Wow, with so many Signature Skills, it'll take me forever to memorize the icons.

# 29 Guard-ian @ 08/31/12 08:18 PM

I agree Durant is closer to 6'11" than he is to 6'9"... Apart from that his signature skills seems pretty accurate in my book.

Cheers! ;-)

# 30 Biagas @ 08/31/12 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by beast10


	Woah I love that menu! I thought they said he was a 95 though?

LD2k reminded me ronnie said they are subject to change. Either they tweaked the formula and his overall dropped, or they thought he was overrated.

# 31 Vni @ 08/31/12 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonMartin


	Seriously, I think this new layout is horrible. I don't know where to watch, it's too much. It just looks ugly as hell with the volume bars on the sides and then you got almost the exact same bars showing his offensive and defensive skills , too many different colors of yellow/gold. I can't really read the numbers well (not because it's tiny, the colors don't mix well). You also mix straight lines with curvy ones. The way it was in 2K11/12 was good. This, no. I sound like a whiny kid, but why change it so drastically compared to 2K11/12? You could have done it much tighter and better.

Not a big fan of the look of the menu either, I think it looks kinda really... Oldschool.

Although I don't really care what the menus are like.

# 32 ojandpizza @ 08/31/12 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mlp111


	youtube buddy

Are you serious "buddy" ? I could YouTube a video of Shaq crossing people up that by no means make him an ankle-breaker..

Get real, I can't even think of players who would be considered ankle-breakers that aren't PGs.. Maybe Evans and Crawford?

# 33 heyyyyyyymacarena @ 08/31/12 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Kevin Durant Signature Skills - Shot Creator, Microwave, Deadeye, Closer and Finisher

:my heads exploding, thanks for the info. I'm going out on a limb but I'm kinda thinking he might share one of those signature skills with Vinnie Johnson...

# 34 ojandpizza @ 08/31/12 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by heyyyyyyymacarena


	:my heads exploding, thanks for the info. I'm going out on a limb but I'm kinda thinking he might share one of those signature skills with Vinnie Johnson...

Is it getting hot in here? lol

# 35 LD2k @ 08/31/12 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sword1986


	It will become second nature. I already know I will have my Nets mastered after a week.

After the blog entry this Sunday, you guys will have them mastered in no time. Our dev's did a phenominal job at breaking everything down for you guys!

# 36 Goffs @ 08/31/12 08:43 PM

So is it 30 signature skills? I look forward to that written insight!

# 37 heyyyyyyymacarena @ 08/31/12 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Biagas


	I was disappointed when KD was a 92 in 2k12 but he still was better than 95% of the games players so im sure he'll still be a beast what puzzles me is the 6'9" height. He was like eye level with tyson chandler during the olympics and clearly taller than griffin, love and even dwight during this years celeb all star game. And I think they listed him as 6'10" in 2k12. KD claims 6'9" though so whatever. I think he just doesnt wanna be 7 feet.

well he measured 6"9 out of his shoes on his pre draft combine measurements. Dwight measured 6"9 as well.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kevin-Durant-390/

Most nbaers go by their measured height plus an inch and a half like Dwight measuring at 6"11, when in reality hes more like 6"9.

# 38 DatGD12guage @ 08/31/12 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	I've been asked this on twitter and will quote what was aired on the live-stream. The difference between a FINISHER & a CLOSER is: CLOSER: This player raises his game in clutch moments. FINISHER: This player is adept at finishing contact layups and dunks at a higher rate than others. More details in the Dev writeup (and video) coming Sunday via the Live-stream.

What about shot creator? Care to elaborate my brotha, I'm sure melo has this right?

# 39 Genocide3883 @ 08/31/12 08:53 PM

Anybody know what Carmelos signature skills are?

# 40 RyanFitzmagic @ 08/31/12 08:53 PM

Will we be able to edit signature skills? Add and remove them as we see fit?

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