NBA 2K14 News Post

NBA 2K14 to Feature Euroleague Teams

06:26 AM - July 2, 2013 by Nius

View all the new NBA 2K14 screenshots, featuring some of the Euroleague teams, right here.

NBA 2K14 has an exclusive multi-year global partnership with 14 of the top teams from the Turkish Airlines Euroleague. Those teams are seen below.

Alba Berlin
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid
CSKA Moscow
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano
Montepaschi Siena
Fenerbahçe Ülker Istanbul
Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Olympiacos Piraeus
Panathinaikos Athens
Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv
Zalgiris Kaunas
Unicaja Málaga
Laboral Kutxa Vitoria

This is the first time Euroleague teams will be featured in the NBA 2K series and fans can play against NBA teams. No other features have been announced for the Euroleague teams, we might see more details later today.

Source - 2K Sports' NBA 2K14 to Include Top Euroleague Basketball Teams for the First Time in the Series (Euroleague)

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# 101 vtcrb @ 07/02/13 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jersez


	Sorry if this was asked before but the euroleague teams are going to be on the next gen version as well, right? I asked LD2k on twitter but never got a response.

Yes, at least that is what articles below says. I dont see them leaving it out for NEXT Gen.

http://www.euroleague.net/euroleague.../i/114651/6330

# 102 st0rmb11 @ 07/02/13 03:46 PM

I read through a few pages of this thread, and I see a few people who share my opinion.

I couldn't care less about Euroleague basketball being included in 2K14. I buy NBA 2K games for what the title entails - NBA teams and players.

As mentioned, I would hate for the inclusion of these teams to mean the exclusion of the classic teams, as I got a lot of use out of the classic teams and players. But, I was expecting the classic teams to be left out this year, anyway, as I feel like I remember 2K signing Jordan to a 3 year deal prior to 2K11, so I would imagine a lot of their contracts with classic players have expired.

Still, I have no interest European basketball. This will likely be the first time in 4 or 5 years that I don't purchase 2K on release day or within the first week. I doubt the gameplay will be that much better on the current gen, so I'll probably stick with 2K13 until I get a PS4.

# 103 Rondo is GOD @ 07/02/13 03:55 PM

OOOOH, cool. More look a like for next years' rookies.

# 104 o Elevate o @ 07/02/13 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KyotoCarl


	Not every player has a shoe endorsement, and even less so in Europe. I don't blame them for not looking up what 500+ players have for shoes and assigning the proper ones. Shoes do not make the player, and even less so, this videogame.

That's a good point. I just don't personally get why they would add all the shoes they did in 2k13, and then leave virtually every player with ugly generic shoes.

And to say that "shoes don't make the player/video game" is basically giving an excuse for 2k to overlook roster accuracy, IMO. It's not about defining the 2k series, it's about making the game feel "complete"

But this is sort of off-topic I think. It's just my opinion; I'd personally prefer if they actually utilize the shoes they put into the game.

# 105 gator3guy @ 07/02/13 04:18 PM

Can't wait to play with Marcelinho!!!

# 106 LionsFanNJ @ 07/02/13 04:23 PM

In all seriousness its been confirmed that Live 14 is going to have classic teams, so you all looking for throwback teams may want to look at that instead. EA more than likely signed the past players on a new deal since 2ks three year deal with the classic players like MJ expired with 2k13. Otherwise you may have to stick with this years game.

Personally I like the EL teams are in and hope its integrated in association somehow. If not it will still be a decent feature to have.

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# 107 gator3guy @ 07/02/13 04:28 PM

I do wonder how accurate the roster will be. Will they use this years? Last years? They have a hard enough time updating the NBA rosters. I can only imagine how these will be. That said I'm excited they are including euroleague teams.

# 108 QKnick @ 07/02/13 04:28 PM

*Yawn*

Like others have pointed out on this thread, this feature doesn't make 2K14 a 'must buy' for me. I buy the 2K series for NBA play, not Euro.

Now, if they can incorporate this into association play, I'll be excited. I miss the D-League and the options to ship rookies prospects or call them up. Why would I want to play a Euro League game in the 'quick game' section? Can someone answer that for me? Seems like a waste, imo. Wish they would give us more information, guess we have to wait for them to tease us further.

# 109 BlizzardBuzz @ 07/02/13 04:29 PM

New generic shoes!

# 110 Gstate_510 @ 07/02/13 04:36 PM

There's tons of euro players in the nba as we speak so I don't get when people say stuff like "I could care less about this feature I buy nba for nba"

# 111 o Elevate o @ 07/02/13 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vtcrb


	I think you Fail to realize the Market that this opens 2k up to. This will cause sales to rise which will make it possible for 2k to keep adding things to the Series. I mean Honestly guys get more excited by SHOES, than they the addition of Extra Teams. I get a basketball game to play basketball not to see WHO can have the nicest shoe. You bring up my Career Mode, which is BASICALLY a CAP player, which you could make for Association Mode, but instead it is a MODE that takes up a TON of room on the Disc. Not bashing shoes or My Career, just making a point they arent REALLY necessary to make guys like myself but a game. Now adding Euroleague teams to a game would make me buy a game. For you to say it is a BACK of the BOX Feature is ridiculous. Adding EuroLeague teams makes the game MUCH better for TRUE basketball fans. I mean guys are always excited about what Euro players will be in the Draft, Most of the TOP Younger guys are on the TOP Euroleague teams. I think this addition TRULY makes this a GLOBAL Basketball Game.

But there is no information out to suggest that the Euroleague teams will be involved with Association in any way.

Also, elaborate on how the addition of these teams makes the game better for "true" basketball fans. If I don't follow the Euroleague, then I'm not a true basketball fan? I'd rather say it makes the game better for Euroleague fans.

This is a NBA game, with the focus on CURRENT NBA players. I'm not overly-excited that they added teams full of players I've never heard of (and the occasional former NBA player). That's no slight to those that do though. It'll be cool, maybe even as a change of pace, but unless it's integrated with Association, it doesn't move me.

# 112 vtcrb @ 07/02/13 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by o Elevate o


	But there is no information out to suggest that the Euroleague teams will be involved with Association in any way. Also, elaborate on how the addition of these teams makes the game better for "true" basketball fans. If I don't follow the Euroleague, then I'm not a true basketball fan? I'd rather say it makes the game better for Euroleague fans. This is a NBA game, with the focus on CURRENT NBA players. I'm not overly-excited that they added teams full of players I've never heard of (and the occasional former NBA player). That's no slight to those that do though. It'll be cool, maybe even as a change of pace, but unless it's integrated with Association, it doesn't move me.

No suggestion that it WONT be Association Mode either, we will have to wait for more info.

Do you have any idea how MANY ex Euroleague players are in the NBA? Euroleague teams are flooded with Younger guys who will be in NBA before long. As far as TRUE basketball fan statement, i mean a Global fan. You seem to be ALL about NBA and NBA is NOT the ONLY basketball Association in the World. I love the NBA, but i love watching FIBA and Euroleague basketball. It is Complete different brand of Basketball. As was proven when Team USA hit a rough patch in Early to Mid 2000s in FIBA play. 2k has realized there is MORE to basketball than the NBA and is Expanding its brand in an UNTAPPED market. Which is great because that will just bring in MORE Revenue, which will in turn mean MORE options for 2k Basketball games in the Future.

# 113 Rondo is GOD @ 07/02/13 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BlizzardBuzz


	New generic shoes!

No. They're wearing the Under Armour Torches. They're already in 2K13.

# 114 KyotoCarl @ 07/02/13 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by o Elevate o


	That's a good point. I just don't personally get why they would add all the shoes they did in 2k13, and then leave virtually every player with ugly generic shoes. And to say that "shoes don't make the player/video game" is basically giving an excuse for 2k to overlook roster accuracy, IMO. It's not about defining the 2k series, it's about making the game feel "complete" But this is sort of off-topic I think. It's just my opinion; I'd personally prefer if they actually utilize the shoes they put into the game.

Roster accuracy and shoes are totally different things. One thing has an impact on gameplay, the other you hardly notice.

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# 115 kurt2134 @ 07/02/13 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LionsFanNJ


	In all seriousness its been confirmed that Live 14 is going to have classic teams, so you all looking for throwback teams may want to look at that instead. EA more than likely signed the past players on a new deal since 2ks three year deal with the classic players like MJ expired with 2k13. Otherwise you may have to stick with this years game. Personally I like the EL teams are in and hope its integrated in association somehow. If not it will still be a decent feature to have. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I think it was only confirmed that Live will feature legends which makes it seem likely they will have classic teams but for all we know could mean decade all stars or something like that. I doubt it but it's still not "confirmed". Unless there is some news I'm not aware of.

# 116 MarvinOida @ 07/02/13 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UWfan206


	Will there be euro league rules in the game? I wonder if their 3 point line will be a little closer like in real life...

That means also possible mods for College Basketball. Oh man the possibilities.

# 117 FaM0us Skins @ 07/02/13 05:27 PM

This looks great but I hope it doesn't interfere with the other things on the game.

# 118 LionsFanNJ @ 07/02/13 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kurt2134


	I think it was only confirmed that Live will feature legends which makes it seem likely they will have classic teams but for all we know could mean decade all stars or something like that. I doubt it but it's still not "confirmed". Unless there is some news I'm not aware of.

I associated legends with classic teams as just having random *** legends without teams is stupid but we'll see

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# 119 jersez @ 07/02/13 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vtcrb


	Yes, at least that is what articles below says. I dont see them leaving it out for NEXT Gen. http://www.euroleague.net/euroleague.../i/114651/6330

Thanks for the article. I'm assuming Legends will be gone, I don't see how they can compensate legends and euroleague players. In my opinion I would much rather have Michael Jordan and other legends than some guys I never heard of. That's just me.

# 120 vtcrb @ 07/02/13 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jersez


	Thanks for the article. I'm assuming Legends will be gone, I don't see how they can compensate legends and euroleague players. In my opinion I would much rather have Michael Jordan and other legends than some guys I never heard of. That's just me.

I am thinking they will have both, I had thought I read Jordan had resigned, but I cant find it. 2k will make alot from European Customers buying the game and that should be enough to cover both Legends and Euroleague rights. I feel by including the Euroleague, 2k has opened a HUGE market for new customers. This is the start of a HUGE Global expansion for 2k in my opinion.

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