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Jon Smith "JaoSming" Headed to 2K Sports and the NBA 2K Team

02:56 PM - September 19, 2014 by Steve_OS

It looks like 2K Sports has picked up Jon Smith, AKA JaoSming, to work on the NBA 2K series.

Most of you know him for his PC modding work on the series... Sometimes here, but mostly over at NLSC. For those unfamiliar with his work, check out his YouTube channel.

Let's wish him the best of luck.

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# 1 qnzballa5 @ 09/19/14 02:58 PM

How will he affect nba 2k15? Or is this a great addition for down the roadd games?

# 2 thedream2k13 @ 09/19/14 02:59 PM

I don't know who he is or the work he does but GL!!

# 3 23 @ 09/19/14 03:06 PM

Whoa how in the world?

Congrats Jao......

# 4 Crystar500 @ 09/19/14 03:07 PM

I knew it was a matter of time before they did. He has a youtube channel under the same name where he as posted tutorials on how to mod the PC version of 2K14 and prior.

# 5 The 24th Letter @ 09/19/14 03:10 PM

A full cycle with all this OS talent on board is going to be ridiculous.

# 6 JBulls @ 09/19/14 03:13 PM

Ah crap, I was looking forward to his 2K15 tutorials. Congrats though, anybody know what his position is?

# 7 23 @ 09/19/14 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	A full cycle with all this OS talent on board is going to be ridiculous.

Crazy how 2k is suddenly a team of guys now infused with the community literally

# 8 Scary Larry @ 09/19/14 03:14 PM

I'm hoping this means we'll have the ability to mod the console versions at some point. Hopefully on this years version.

# 9 RocketTMac1 @ 09/19/14 03:14 PM

Has the future for any sports gaming franchise looked this bright? My goodness 2K16 is going to be sick

# 10 eko718 @ 09/19/14 03:15 PM

Crazy. They snatching up everybody... very cool. Only downside is we won't have any guys to make editors soon for the PC.

# 11 snocone @ 09/19/14 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JBulls


	Ah crap, I was looking forward to his 2K15 tutorials. Congrats though, anybody know what his position is?

He posted this on NLSC

"I am the community producer for the 2KTV show"

Maybe 2K is trying to kill the modding scene by hiring all of the modders

# 12 Leftos @ 09/19/14 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by snocone


	Maybe 2K is trying to kill the modding scene by hiring all of the modders

Ahahahahahahahahaha no.

That said, modders are some of the most passionate people about the game, so it's easy to see why they would be great pickups.

# 13 seanbarkley @ 09/19/14 03:20 PM

Awesome news!!! PC NBA2Ks will get a lot of luv these upcoming years!!

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Originally Posted by Leftos


	Ahahahahahahahahaha no. That said, modders are some of the most passionate people about the game, so it's easy to see why they would be great pickups.

Definitely, and I really hope modding to be still possible and relatively easy this year

# 14 Goffs @ 09/19/14 03:22 PM

Holy ****...gonna get some more of that PC loving....I enjoyed his tutorials...now get to work and make the arena sounds editable for the PC guys pls

# 15 23 @ 09/19/14 03:26 PM

OK man he didnt say he was doing any pc work

# 16 Goffs @ 09/19/14 03:31 PM

Ah he's a community producer for 2KTV....well at least he's got a nice view while producing

Congrats!

# 17 tsbmolina @ 09/19/14 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by snocone


	He posted this on NLSC "I am the community producer for the 2KTV show" Maybe 2K is trying to kill the modding scene by hiring all of the modders

Or maybe they are suring up the team in preparation of loosing some members that will be working on the NFL 2K football comeback....hmmmm

# 18 tsbmolina @ 09/19/14 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thedream2k13


	I don't know who he is or the work he does but GL!!

Here is his youtube page. Check out some of his work, quite amazing. Congratulations man, well deserved!
https://www.youtube.com/user/jaosming

# 19 RICH72601 @ 09/19/14 03:50 PM

I saw the thread title and was like "Nooooooooo". I'm crazy happy and excited for Jao, but if we lose out on the in-depth tutorials and direct contact, I'll be a little (probably a lot) bummed. He's a life-saver with all of his knowledge and you can't but love his Jao-isms and character. Good luck bro.

# 20 vannwolfhawk @ 09/19/14 04:09 PM

Wow! Awesome and congrats to jao! 2k has loaded it's team with the best of our community! Only thing that makes me sad is they have taken our best people who help with the flaws in the game but on the flip side having all these guys will hopefully ship a NEAR flawless game. It's great though to have all these passionate guys who were one of us who just love basketball and this franchise and have a passion for this game like we do!

Good pickup and job 2k!

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