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NBA 2K13 Signature Skills Revealed For Derrick Rose, Blake Griffin and Michael Jordan

02:18 PM - September 1, 2012 by Steve_OS

NBA 2K13 Signature Skills for Derrick Rose: Closer, Acrobat, Floor General, Shot Creator and Ankle Breaker.

NBA 2K13 Signature Skills for Blake Griffin: Highlight Film, Posterizer and Hustle Points.

NBA 2K13 Signature Skills for Michael Jordan: Shot Creator, Lockdown Defender, Acrobat, Finisher and Closer.

Signature Skills for Kevin Durant were released yesterday.

2K Sports and the NBA 2K13 developers will have an article detailing everything you need to know about Signature Skills tomorrow.

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# 181 FLAWDAxBALLA954 @ 09/02/12 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanFitzmagic


	So what's stopping 2K from introducing a "Chasedown Block" rating? Again: There's nothing ratings can't do that "Signature Skills" hopes to accomplish.

Ryan you're such a troll

# 182 johnnyrocks @ 09/02/12 08:40 AM

I don't know why, but I need to see LeBron James sig

# 183 ojandpizza @ 09/02/12 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Conda


	Blake Griffin Highlight Film Posterizer Hustle Points Attachment 49174 Michael Jordan Shot Creator Lockdown Defender Acrobat Finisher Closer Attachment 49175

Somebody please tell me how MJ does not have the microwave, or highlight film skills???? Also a 95 offensively?? If anybody has a rating higher than that 2k will look stupid lol

# 184 ojandpizza @ 09/02/12 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Scramz718


	I don't see how adding four inches will make Rose the best player in the league.

Yeah that dude didn't make any sense lol

# 185 The 24th Letter @ 09/02/12 08:59 AM

Maybe we should get rid of signature styles and add "shoots like himself" ratings

# 186 ojandpizza @ 09/02/12 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mlp111


	i'm not a rose fan, i just respect his game, the guy is the best point guard in the league, we will just agree to disagree i see.... no problem, nash is not even in the same class as rose bro,

Best PG in the league??? No way in hell.. He is an outstanding talent there is no arguing that, and as far as being a "player" yeah he could be more talented at any player that plays pg.. But calling him the best "PG" in the league is a complete joke... Guys like Nash, CP3, Tony Parker, Rondo, soon to be Kyrie and Rubio- those are true PGs... Apparently you don't understand how a PG is supposed to play..

# 187 juicey79 @ 09/02/12 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruff Ryder


	Noah going down had a bigger impact on the team falling apart in the playoffs than Rose's injury.

My man, they were down 2 games to 1 when he got hurt. They came back to Philly down 3-2.
I think rose being there equals a 4-1 series win for the bulls. Also, rose closed the gameby finishing at the rim unlike the jump shooters.

# 188 jp76 @ 09/02/12 09:20 AM

I'm not sure that Rose fits into the floor general category either. I'm not hating, he is amazing but floor general would seem to fit players like Steve Nash and Chauncey Billups a little better.

It'll also be interesting to see if LeBron gets the 4th quarter signature skill. After all his failures in big moments does one season get him a pass?

# 189 ojandpizza @ 09/02/12 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeC


	..Nah, he might be more physically gifted than a lot of PG's (aside from Westbrook), but in terms of who has the complete package that would be Chris Paul in my opinion. The man could average 25-30 PPG if he wanted.

Same could be said for Deron.. He's the best shooter of them all and stronger and a better finisher at the rim than CP3... As far as being a TRUE PG, Nash, Parker, Rondo? Those would be my top 3... But I would easily take a CP3 or Deron over them when picking a team....

I often wonder though, if Tony Parker hadn't been on the Spurs in coach Pops system his entire career how good could he be? He's shown flashes of being able to score like crazy, and is very solid at everything else.. Also has a finals MVP

# 190 Po Pimp @ 09/02/12 09:21 AM

I still can't believe so many people are hating on D. Rose being listed as a Floor General. I guess most must've forgotten his 29 point, 16 assist performance against CP3's Clippers. He definitely raises the game of everyone on the court when he's in the game. If you let some of these jokers tell it, the Bulls were just as good with CJ Watson and John Lucas III.

I do feel Rose is one of the best finishers in the game, but since he has the acrobat skill, I guess it works. I think finisher is for those adept at making and-1s around the basket whereas the acrobat can make all type of crazy layups while avoiding contact. With that said, I'm not sure KD should have the finisher skill. I'd give that to someone like Lebron or Wade.

As for Melo, I think he will have
Microwave
Shot creator
4th
Shot creator
Maybe some type of post up skill to differentiate him from KD...but then again, MJ doesn't have that skill, so idk

LeBron will probably have
Floor general
Finisher
Poster
Lock Down Defender
Chase Down Block

Wade will probably have
Finisher
Acrobat
4th
Ankle Breaker

Kobe will surely have
4th
Dead eye
Shot creator
Finisher
Lock Down

# 191 ojandpizza @ 09/02/12 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	I still can't believe so many people are hating on D. Rose being listed as a Floor General. I guess most must've forgotten his 29 point, 16 assist performance against CP3's Clippers. He definitely raises the game of everyone on the court when he's in the game. If you let some of these jokers tell it, the Bulls were just as good with CJ Watson and John Lucas III. I do feel Rose is one of the best finishers in the game, but since he has the acrobat skill, I guess it works. I think finisher is for those adept at making and-1s around the basket whereas the acrobat can make all type of crazy layups while avoiding contact. With that said, I'm not sure KD should have the finisher skill. I'd give that to someone like Lebron or Wade. As for Melo, I think he will have Microwave Shot creator Closer (maybe some type of post up skill to differentiate him from KD...but then again, MJ doesn't have that skill, so idk)

Dude one game doesn't equal floor general lol

# 192 Po Pimp @ 09/02/12 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ojandpizza


	Dude one game doesn't equal floor general lol

DUDE, I've watched every game Rose has played in. He's very underrated as a playmaker. There have been plenty of times his teammates muffed passes from him. You listen to guys like Skip Bayless who says he's a SG playing PG, and it's just ridiculous. Am I saying he's on the level of CP3 or Deron Williams in that regard? No I'm not. But there's clearly a difference between Rose and Westbrook, despite all of their athletic similarity. Rose knows how to control tempo...one of the most important aspects of being a PG. And he did average like 8 assists last year.

# 193 sactown_13 @ 09/02/12 09:37 AM

I like Ronnie2k but he just said Blake Griffin pretty much invented posterizing dunks??!! no way buddy

# 194 Blackhail92 @ 09/02/12 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	I still can't believe so many people are hating on D. Rose being listed as a Floor General. I guess most must've forgotten his 29 point, 16 assist performance against CP3's Clippers. He definitely raises the game of everyone on the court when he's in the game. If you let some of these jokers tell it, the Bulls were just as good with CJ Watson and John Lucas III. I do feel Rose is one of the best finishers in the game, but since he has the acrobat skill, I guess it works. I think finisher is for those adept at making and-1s around the basket whereas the acrobat can make all type of crazy layups while avoiding contact. With that said, I'm not sure KD should have the finisher skill. I'd give that to someone like Lebron or Wade. As for Melo, I think he will have Microwave Shot creator 4th Shot creator Maybe some type of post up skill to differentiate him from KD...but then again, MJ doesn't have that skill, so idk LeBron will probably have Floor general Finisher Poster Lock Down Defender Chase Down Block Wade will probably have Finisher Acrobat 4th Ankle Breaker Kobe will surely have 4th Dead eye Shot creator Finisher Lock Down

Yea but since these skills are supposed to differentiate players. Melo would need one that shows off his strength/post up something KD doesnt have. or that kobe doesnt have because all of their signatures could be the same. except kobe would be the only one with lock down. we will probably know by today after all of the signatures are released, what to give d wade kobe and melo. For me you give lebron chase down blocker. not lock down defender. because even tho they are stars. Lebron didnt lock down anyone this playoffs. (melo, Pierce, Granger, KD) That skill should only be for ppl who are known for locking people down or were such as (ron artest, Thabo, batier, etc)

P.S. btw you put melo shot creator twice lol but what you think the other one will be?

# 195 Po Pimp @ 09/02/12 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackhail92


	Yea but since these skills are supposed to differentiate players. Melo would need one that shows off his strength/post up something KD doesnt have. or that kobe doesnt have because all of their signatures could be the same. except kobe would be the only one with lock down. we will probably know by today after all of the signatures are released, what to give d wade kobe and melo. For me you give lebron chase down blocker. not lock down defender. because even tho they are stars. Lebron didnt lock down anyone this playoffs. (melo, Pierce, Granger, KD) That skill should only be for ppl who are known for locking people down or were such as (ron artest, Thabo, batier, etc) P.S. btw you put melo shot creator twice lol but what you think the other one will be?

Oh damn lol. I meant to put dead eye for Melo. Yeah, there definitely needs to be a way to distinguish Melo from KD, because their skills are similar, except I think KD is a way better and more consistent shooter, whereas Melo is way better in the post and has slightly better handles. Good point about LeBron. Even with Kobe, I don't think he's a lock down defender at this point in his career, so idk.

# 196 Blackhail92 @ 09/02/12 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	Oh damn lol. I meant to put dead eye for Melo. Yeah, there definitely needs to be a way to distinguish Melo from KD, because their skills are similar, except I think KD is a way better and more consistent shooter, whereas Melo is way better in the post and has slightly better handles. Good point about LeBron. Even with Kobe, I don't think he's a lock down defender at this point in his career, so idk.

lol yea deadeye i thought that one too. that ones a must have for him. and you are right about kobe. i just meant i would give it to him more than to melo/KD. To me jordan should be the only player with such good offense. and should be given offensive and defensive signature skills because that looks like it can be a major pain to play against someone who has the ability to completely null signature skills(lock down) but also has the signature skills of offense like jordan does. so for me no current nba player should have that. There probably is a bully or strength skill in there. so that will go to melo and lebron probably. But Melo needs a finisher stat because in nba 2k12 his inside game was one of the most disrespected stats in the game. He finishes almost as well as lebron when he drives to the lane(less athelticism, but uses quick first step, and strength/finesse to finish at the rim) but in nba 2k12 his inside was a 72? a 72? lol the whole knicks bench has a higher inside game than him.

# 197 guiba28 @ 09/02/12 10:04 AM

Derrick Rose is definetely one of the best Finishers in the NBA.
Finisher = Finish dunks and layups with contact better than others
That�s what he does best. I don�t get it.
They should put Finisher instead of Clutch or Shot Creator.
I already did this but now I ask you guys to do it: tweet to @Ronnie2k asking to give finisher to D Rose instead of some others and he�ll certainly talk to the Dev�s about it.

# 198 Dachozen1 @ 09/02/12 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeC


	..Nah, he might be more physically gifted than a lot of PG's (aside from Westbrook), but in terms of who has the complete package that would be Chris Paul in my opinion. The man could average 25-30 PPG if he wanted.

Yeah you definitely haven't watched much of Rose besides highlights..He's a general, who always commands the floor..Did you not see him destroy Chris Paul and the Clippers for 29, 16 and 7? He's not like Westbrook he's ....a floor general! not to mention Rose out plays every point guard from Rondo, Nash, D.Williams..you name it he out plays them whenever they meet

# 199 guiba28 @ 09/02/12 10:11 AM

Today they are going to reveal every Sig Skill except for 2 of them and they will give a reason for not revealing those 2

# 200 guiba28 @ 09/02/12 10:15 AM

Now My Player will be even better because you can definetely define your player style with the sig skills.
I�m planning to do an Athletic SF that will just go to the rim when he feels like it. I�m planning to use Finisher, Posterized, Lockdown Defender and maybe acrobat/ highlight reel or shot creator (depending if it�s effective for creating space for dunk and layups)

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