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NBA 2K13 Roster Update Details (4-16-13)

02:27 AM - April 17, 2013 by RaychelSnr

Another NBA 2K13 roster update yesterday morning with Kobe Bryant being taken out with his season ending achilles injury. It is likely he won't be back until the final update of the season. Thanks to The Real 2K Insider for his breakdown.

Injured Players

Incorrect

Rasheed Wallace (71) Knicks
Raja Bell (71/SG) Free Agents

New

Anthony Davis (79/PF) Hornets
Kobe Bryant (95/SG) Lakers
Steve Nash (82/PG) Lakers
Kenneth Faried (80/PF) Nuggets
Nolan Smith (67/PG) Trail Blazers
Nene (79/PF) Wizards
Martell Webster (69/SF) Wizards
Trevor Ariza (76/SF) Wizards

Recovered

Richard Hamilton (73/SG) Bulls
Chauncey Billups (81/PG) Clippers
Jared Cunningham (66/SG) Mavericks
Ty Lawson (85/PG) Nuggets

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# 41 giftedchick @ 04/18/13 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	Ignored? No. Could they be improved? Yes. I can't reiterate this enough, but this has been a huge focus going forward. I am here, reading the feedback. We've had some great discussions with the NBA 2K Insider about streamlining this entire process.

# 42 mango_prom @ 04/18/13 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iRepIndiana


	The fact that EA can update their madden rosters weekly and 100+ players are updated just doesn't make sense. EA has ONE guy dedicated to making their rosters accurate. They have 1000+ more players to keep track of and update. We have one guy that can't knock out 15 players let alone get the rating and attributes right. 2k insider is a soft topic to discuss about.

That's exactly the point. The main problems aren't inaccurate wristband colors or wrong shoes and all the other stuff 2k could "streamline" by allowing gamers to complain about them via twitter/facebook/whatever...but the fact that 2k is apparently unable to recognize how the real NBA looks like.

If a player can't shoot in real life, why should he in 2k? But tell that to the insider...imagine a soccer game where, I don't know, Daniel Van Buyten can dribble as well as Arjen Robben. Or what about a football simulation where Randy Moss is a better passer than Joe Flacco? That's exactly what the "insider" is providing right now. So "talking to him" seems pointless to me, what does he even know about basketball?

# 43 JasonMartin @ 04/18/13 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	I can't reiterate this enough, but this has been a huge focus going forward. I am here, reading the feedback. We've had some great discussions with the NBA 2K Insider about streamlining this entire process.

Are you sure he speaks English because apparently... he isn't getting the message?

# 44 mango_prom @ 04/18/13 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JZ2


	If I was in charge of rosters I would want a real time chat. To get into this chat you would have to register the roster code that came with the game and create a roster account. You would only get 1 user name account per game purchase. Would make people be a little more careful how they act and post. It would kinda be like Facebook's chat. As the roster guy it would be the greatest thing a roster editor could have. I would read through every comment and spend at least a hr everyday talking to the community about players and suggestions and what needs to be changed for the next roster update. i would probably pop in and out through the day. It would make the community feel and be a big part of the roster updates. I would let them know ahead of time what im looking to change and ask for impute. I would even pop in at night when im watching as many basketball games as I can. Thats how rosters should be done. This is 2013. As a social media guy I think you understand how important it has become now days. I would spend the same amount of time on every player and every team. There would not be a player missed or left out and not a jersey number wrong that wouldn't get correct the next week. If someone said hey this guys jersey number was wrong in the roster update I would make sure its changed in the next.

While I like the idea of some kind of social media feedback, these things have the potential to backfire quickly, if every fanboy could simply start spamming about their hero "getting ignored", "deserving more sig skills" and other stuff...you'd lose your mind.
That does not mean I don't like your idea at all, it's definitely a step in the right direction.
But social media should mainly be used for art updates (acessories, shoes, numbers), and not for the kind of rating overreactions you'll often find in roster threads. So for the visual aspect, it would be nice to maybe have fans of certain teams point out recent gear changes, so the roster devs can focus on more important issues.

To me, the main focus should be to at least get the fundamentals right. If a player is a good rebounder in real life, he should be in 2k14, too. If he's a great mid range spot up shooter, the game should reflect that. But even this simple stuff requires a level of basketball knowledge the "insider" either doesn't possess or can't/isn't allowed to use for editing rosters right now.

# 45 diehardknicksfan @ 04/18/13 07:03 PM

How about 2k hire somestatistics experts. Let them n on the ratings formulas and let them translate all of the advanced stats into the ratings. And have some former nba scouts give some of their knowledge since everything ain't about the stats.

Might cost some $ but you will get some realistic ratings.

This won't happen tho

Insider sucks balls tho
I thank him for takin care of my knicks

# 46 mango_prom @ 04/18/13 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardknicksfan


	How about 2k hire somestatistics experts. Let them n on the ratings formulas and let them translate all of the advanced stats into the ratings

Wouldn't even be necessary, community rosters like Slimm's already use advanced stats, and these guys were able to create these rosters besides having a real job...it's simply a matter of at least knowing some basic stuff about the NBA. So if you ask the "insider" if Josh Smith is a great mid range shooter, or if Gordon Hayward is athletic, he should at least know a little bit about the job he's supposed to do.
But it seems like you could pick some random guy from the street and wouldn't notice much difference.

# 47 alabamarob @ 04/18/13 07:48 PM

The important ratings "seem" biased for certain players and certain teams. Kobe is not an above average three point shooter. Jefferson and butler are no longer above average offensive players. Al jefferson is a better rebounder than milsap. Horford is a better mid range shooter than josh. Iggy is not an elite scorer. It just seems like there is an agenda to make certain players and teams unrealistically good.

The game is good. But the ratings and tendencies hurt its realism.

# 48 JazzMan @ 04/18/13 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alabamarob


	The important ratings "seem" biased for certain players and certain teams. Kobe is not an above average three point shooter. Jefferson and butler are no longer above average offensive players. Al jefferson is a better rebounder than milsap. Horford is a better mid range shooter than josh. Iggy is not an elite scorer. It just seems like there is an agenda to make certain players and teams unrealistically good. The game is good. But the ratings and tendencies hurt its realism.

I don't want to start a debate here, but Jefferson is definitely an above average offensive player. To average 17/18 points on that Jazz team that was loaded with frontcourt depth is impressive. I'd dare to say that if Al was on a bad team that he'd average 20+ and 10.

But other than that, I agree with everything you said.

EDIT: Just realized you might be referencing Richard Jefferson. Probably should've made that clearer lol

# 49 alabamarob @ 04/18/13 08:06 PM

You are correct sir. I meant richard jefferson is overrated. Al Jefferson is legit, definetly above average offensively.

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Originally Posted by tyklug2013


	I don't want to start a debate here, but Jefferson is definitely an above average offensive player. To average 17/18 points on that Jazz team that was loaded with frontcourt depth is impressive. I'd dare to say that if Al was on a bad team that he'd average 20+ and 10. But other than that, I agree with everything you said. EDIT: Just realized you might be referencing Richard Jefferson. Probably should've made that clearer lol

# 50 JazzMan @ 04/18/13 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alabamarob


	You are correct sir. I meant richard jefferson is overrated. Al Jefferson is legit, definetly above average offensively.

Lol I kinda forgot that Richard Jefferson even existed

# 51 alabamarob @ 04/18/13 08:18 PM

He is quite effective on this game. They need to make ball handling more realistic so that Richard Jefferson is not a go to scorer. Being able to dunk and shoot does not make you an elite scorer in real life. However, since everyone can handle the ball on this game certain wings in the 6'7 to 6'9 range become overly effective if they have speed or a jump shot.

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Originally Posted by tyklug2013


	Lol I kinda forgot that Richard Jefferson even existed

# 52 nexustamaki @ 04/18/13 11:43 PM

How can i download this reply plese asap

# 53 mango_prom @ 04/19/13 08:26 AM

Did you guys know that Joel Anthony is actually a better shot blocker than Larry Sanders? Well, the 2k insider says so, he knows what he's doing, right?
Also, Josh Smith is a better shooter than O.J.Mayo, we all know that...

Seriously, is some 12 year old doing rosters for 2k? So they're "having great talks with the 2k insider"...about what exactly?

# 54 mango_prom @ 04/19/13 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JZ2


	The 2k insider might be a insider but he doesn't know anything about nba basketball player ratings. What is he a E insider who writes about the Kardashians. Whats next... 2k sports letting the insider work on association mode. New feature where some of your players on your team could date a kardashian and you will see them in the stands. I think this has a better chance of happening than getting the rosters we deserve and pay for.

Yeah, the whole gimmick got old a long time ago. It's simply "roster guy", but "2k insider" sounds cooler and could be marketed as some kind of great idea...

# 55 ksuttonjr76 @ 04/19/13 05:25 PM

Looks like there will be one more roster update before the playoffs begin according to Ronnie's twitter posts. I wonder how many Knicks players will be changed?

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# 56 Blackhail92 @ 04/19/13 05:44 PM

looks like the next update will have an increase for melo. says ronnie via Twitter

# 57 Biizz713 @ 04/19/13 06:07 PM

Rockets are missing Terrence Jones and Tim Ohlbrecht. Royce White is in the d-league. Terrence Jones, Greg Smith, and Donatas Motiejunas need ratings updates. 58 overalls for all of them.

# 58 mango_prom @ 04/19/13 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ksuttonjr76


	Looks like there will be one more roster update before the playoffs begin according to Ronnie's twitter posts. I wonder how many Knicks players will be changed? Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

Probably a few alibi updates to less known players to give the impression of "finally listening", without adressing the real problems. I remember some edits like Jodie Meeks speed(+5) and LaMarcus Aldridge 3pt(-2) in the past...yeah, Aldridge has attempted 13 threes this year, let's change his rating...

# 59 ksuttonjr76 @ 04/19/13 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mango_prom


	Probably a few alibi updates to less known players to give the impression of "finally listening", without adressing the real problems. I remember some edits like Jodie Meeks speed(+5) and LaMarcus Aldridge 3pt(-2) in the past...yeah, Aldridge has attempted 13 threes this year, let's change his rating...

For real? They decreased his rating after 13 attempts?

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# 60 mango_prom @ 04/19/13 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ksuttonjr76


	For real? They decreased his rating after 13 attempts? Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2

Yup, from 50 to 48. Looked it up, he has attempted about 100 threes in his whole career. He's shooting 2 of 13 this year, 2 of 11 last season. So the 2 extra attempts were reason enough to drop his rating...makes a lot of sense...

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