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Spike Lee Writes, Directs Story for NBA 2K16 MyCAREER Mode

10:50 AM - June 4, 2015 by iTofu

Spike Lee, acclaimed filmmaker and die-hard New York Knicks fan, is writing and directing the single-player MyCAREER mode for NBA 2K16.

Lee, who directed films such as "Do the Right Thing" and "He Got Game", said he was asked to work on the game this year, an offer which he accepted.

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	"Lee said the game's story centers on a basketball player named Frequency Vibrations, whose personal exploits off the court are just as chaotic as the game on it. "It's about the trials and tribulations of life on a big stage with the money, fame, temptations, family members, the press, fans, all that stuff," said Lee.

Lee is known for his gritty storytelling style, but that won't be an issue with NBA 2K16.

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	"We make an E-rated game," said Thomas. "It's an NBA licensed project and obviously the NBA cares a lot about their brand and makes sure we stick within those boundaries. Spike understood that from the get-go, but he didn't take his foot off the gas because of that. He still brought the drama."

UPDATE: (via SimBaller, AKA Erick Boenisch - comment post #68)

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	I hate to disappoint, but it's just a nickname people. You can take a deep breath. YOUR (created or scanned) face is still front and center, and your own inserted name is in play here. I know it's hard when it's all you have, but try not to jump to conclusions too much here. I think you guys will find this one highly enjoyable...

UPDATE #2: (via @Ronnie2K)

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	Want to squash a piece of incorrect speculation: Players are able to create, name, customize & develop their #MyPLAYER in #NBA2K16 per usual.

What do you think about Spike Lee directing the MyCAREER story this year? What do you expect to see out of Frequency Vibrations' story this season?

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# 101 MrWrestling3 @ 06/04/15 11:25 PM

I dunno; I more enjoy the challenge of building a player up (without using vc) and the challenge of going to an average to poor team to see if i can make them great than playing out some story.

IMO 2k15 already had enough problems with forcing my character to be far more selfish than i would be irl, and at times acting downright unlikeable...that sort of thing doesnt work with my personality.

On the other hand if it went with more the type of deal in Fight Night Champion "story" mode,focusing on overcoming challenges to realize potential, it could be interesting.

# 102 ggsimmonds @ 06/04/15 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWrestling3


	I dunno; I more enjoy the challenge of building a player up (without using vc) and the challenge of going to an average to poor team to see if i can make them great than playing out some story. IMO 2k15 already had enough problems with forcing my character to be far more selfish than i would be irl, and at times acting downright unlikeable...that sort of thing doesnt work with my personality. On the other hand if it went with more the type of deal in Fight Night Champion "story" mode,focusing on overcoming challenges to realize potential, it could be interesting.

If it is like what was in Fight Night I will be very unhappy. That game forced you along a linear path.

Hopefully 2k's story is not like that

# 103 MrWrestling3 @ 06/04/15 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ggsimmonds


	If it is like what was in Fight Night I will be very unhappy. That game forced you along a linear path. Hopefully 2k's story is not like that

I only mean like Fight Night Champion in terms of the general tone of the storytelling and how they portrayed the main character; i wouldn't want a totally linear mode either.

# 104 King_B_Mack @ 06/05/15 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ASUBoy93


	I think people hope too much when it comes to collegiate games. This is more than likely the path if you have to start as a high school standout. The current lawsuit with O'Bannon v NCAA is a big reason that 2k wouldn't even want to risk putting in college teams. Of course, I would be thrilled if somebody did.

I'm not an expert on the O'Bannon case, but I'm certain that it wouldn't have any affect on this potential move unless 2K was trying to fit in NCAA players in this, which I doubt they would if this is what they're really doing. There isn't a risk to including the NCAA's trademarks and school trademarks/jerseys/etc. the issue would be once you got to the players on the teams. Creating players too similar to the likeness of the real players on those rosters would put you in the legal crosshairs. In theory, EA and 2K could have been making NCAA games this whole time with fake players and the only thing licensed was the stadiums, teams and NCAA trademarks. It's how the pro games used to be before they started getting the player's association licenses.

# 105 bumpyface @ 06/05/15 02:01 AM

Any news on gameplay and online improvements yet?

# 106 Roger_Black @ 06/05/15 02:25 AM

So its 'Freeq Vibe' this year, huh? lol.

I'm more interested in the overall storyline.

The nickname ain't so great... but I trust Spike's 'track record' when it comes to sports-related projects.

From all his 'Mars Blackmon + Mike Jordan' Tv Commercials of the early 1990's
To his 'He Got Game' Feature film
To his Documentaries like: 'Kobe Doing Work' and...
'Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks'

Spike has done a decent job, imo.

If he has improved ALL the 'voiceovers' of the actual NBA players and the video game actors... Sign me up. I'll give it a shot.

# 107 Tunechid @ 06/05/15 02:27 AM

They could make college teams with players entering the draft now

# 108 SPRINGS03 @ 06/05/15 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MrWrestling3


	I dunno; I more enjoy the challenge of building a player up (without using vc) and the challenge of going to an average to poor team to see if i can make them great than playing out some story. IMO 2k15 already had enough problems with forcing my character to be far more selfish than i would be irl, and at times acting downright unlikeable...that sort of thing doesnt work with my personality. On the other hand if it went with more the type of deal in Fight Night Champion "story" mode,focusing on overcoming challenges to realize potential, it could be interesting.

Fight night champions story mode was decent, but pretty predictable and cheesy at times. Like an off brand rocky movie.But they still had legacy mode for you to make your own guy. I'd rather 2k not go down that route, story for sports games isn't really important.

# 109 dre2 @ 06/05/15 05:20 AM

Oh man, Spike hasn't made a good film in a while and I unfortunately expect this to be no different than his last few films (garbage), I am adopting a 'wait and see' approach for this years game until more info comes out.

# 110 WaddupCouzin @ 06/05/15 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dre2


	Oh man, Spike hasn't made a good film in a while and I unfortunately expect this to be no different than his last few films (garbage), I am adopting a 'wait and see' approach for this years game until more info comes out.

Dre2:

There are other modes, just play Association or Myleague. I wouldn't let whether Spike has or hasn't made a good movie in recent years deter you from buying the game.

# 111 TalenT @ 06/05/15 07:32 PM

If anything, OS has showed me that you can't please everybody. If the mode had continued on it's previous path people would have complained that the mode had become stale and unimaginative. Switch things up and you get some who will say they're concerned. I'm more of a wait and see guy. Patience is a virtue my friends!

# 112 MrWrestling3 @ 06/05/15 07:52 PM

Seems like what it really comes down to (at least for me) is wanting enough freedom for my player to basically be a product of my own imagination, not being shoe horned into playing someone else's concept of they think is neat.

I had the same issue on a lesser level this year, basically being forced to be undrafted instead of being totally free to make it to the nba in my own way.

# 113 SPRINGS03 @ 06/05/15 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TalenT


	If anything, OS has showed me that you can't please everybody. If the mode had continued on it's previous path people would have complained that the mode had become stale and unimaginative. Switch things up and you get some who will say they're concerned. I'm more of a wait and see guy. Patience is a virtue my friends!

Nah, i disagree. I remember for a while before the mode got it's story mode a ton of people had sentiments that they enjoyed the mode, but they wanted smarter teammates and sliders. I don't remember anyone demanding some forced storyline. They could of continued the mode the way it was, and just improved on some of the aspects of it and i would of been good honestly.

They'd be better off having a my career story mode, and a normal my career mode since they seem insistent on forcing this storyline, at least give people the option to play without it and play how they want(which is what my player is all about anyway)

# 114 NDAlum @ 06/05/15 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TalenT


	If anything, OS has showed me that you can't please everybody. If the mode had continued on it's previous path people would have complained that the mode had become stale and unimaginative. Switch things up and you get some who will say they're concerned. I'm more of a wait and see guy. Patience is a virtue my friends!

I will never be in the crowd that wants to follow a path that has already been created for you with a few minor twists and turns.

I just don't care about the fantasy role playing story mode.

# 115 Clappington @ 06/05/15 09:33 PM

In reality though the storyline for mycareer really took that game mode to new heights and idk guess im in the minority on here but I actually enjoy it more than the old mycareer. old mycareer got really boring me didn't even want to play anymore than 1 season.

# 116 TalenT @ 06/06/15 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SPRINGS03


	Nah, i disagree. I remember for a while before the mode got it's story mode a ton of people had sentiments that they enjoyed the mode, but they wanted smarter teammates and sliders. I don't remember anyone demanding some forced storyline. They could of continued the mode the way it was, and just improved on some of the aspects of it and i would of been good honestly. They'd be better off having a my career story mode, and a normal my career mode since they seem insistent on forcing this storyline, at least give people the option to play without it and play how they want(which is what my player is all about anyway)

You disagree that there are some people that like the story mode approach? So you're saying you CAN please everybody? I'm not buying that bro. Just because you don't remember it or haven't heard it doesn't mean it hasn't happened. If that's the case your second paragraph makes no sense. If no one likes the story mode approach, why even include it? Lol

# 117 SPRINGS03 @ 06/06/15 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TalenT


	You disagree that there are some people that like the story mode approach? So you're saying you CAN please everybody? I'm not buying that bro. Just because you don't remember it or haven't heard it doesn't mean it hasn't happened. If that's the case your second paragraph makes no sense. If no one likes the story mode approach, why even include it? Lol

No, you misunderstood. I said i disagree that everyone would have been complaining that my career wasn't changing enough and they wanted something drastically different if they didn't add a story mode. Have no idea where i said you could please everybody lol.

The point that you missed was there really wasn't a lot of people complaining about my career not changing enough, a lot of the biggest complaints for my career were the teammate AI and the lack of sliders, not some lack of story or cutscenes.

In your post i responded to you ASSUMED people would start complaining if they didn't do some drastic change for my career, you said people WOULD HAVE started complaining if they didn't change it, where did you get that basis from? Association hasn't had a drastic change like my career in years, it's just strongly improved it's core elements, and people haven't been asking for a storyline for it or anything like that.

# 118 TGsoGood @ 06/06/15 02:53 AM

I've got an interesting take on this years MyCareer/ MyPlayer mode. I haven't heard anyone discuss or speculate on the potential ramifications for the mode on PC if modding is indeed easier this year.

If we are actually controlling a player beginning in high school, this would mean we could easily mod in real high school art even if all of the players are fictional. If we do have roster editing on pc this year for 2k16 we could make a real HS mod.

I'm not sure where this mode takes you after Highschool but if it has fictional colleges then this would be great for a mini college mod.
Even if it takes you to Euroleague you can mod the jerseys to resemble college jerseys and gear.

This could be the year that PC finally gets to fully mod MyCareer... of course I'm just trying to hype myself up. In all likelihood it will be a repeat of last year as far as pc goes, with limited modding abilities.

# 119 TalenT @ 06/06/15 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SPRINGS03


	No, you misunderstood. I said i disagree that everyone would have been complaining that my career wasn't changing enough and they wanted something drastically different if they didn't add a story mode. Have no idea where i said you could please everybody lol. The point that you missed was there really wasn't a lot of people complaining about my career not changing enough, a lot of the biggest complaints for my career were the teammate AI and the lack of sliders, not some lack of story or cutscenes. In your post i responded to you ASSUMED people would start complaining if they didn't do some drastic change for my career, you said people WOULD HAVE started complaining if they didn't change it, where did you get that basis from? Association hasn't had a drastic change like my career in years, it's just strongly improved it's core elements, and people haven't been asking for a storyline for it or anything like that.

Where are you getting the bold info from? I know you're not new to OS. People complain about EVERYTHING. MyCareer is no different. I get what you're trying to say but, the way you're making it seem is that everybody feels the same about any particular mode. I can guarantee SOMEBODY would be on here complaining about it if it stayed the same. And you're comparing Association to MyCareer? Lol Really? First point, people complain about Association all the time and how it's unchanged. Second point, MyCareer is fantasy. People have their own vision on how things should unfold in they're own fantasy world, which is why if it doesn't meet THEIR standards...they will complain. Ok, I'm done.

# 120 nova91 @ 06/06/15 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Clappington


	In reality though the storyline for mycareer really took that game mode to new heights and idk guess im in the minority on here but I actually enjoy it more than the old mycareer. old mycareer got really boring me didn't even want to play anymore than 1 season.

The storyline sucks. There is no new dialogue after the first 1.5 seasons, nothing new happens, hell, you actually lose cutscenes and dialogue after that. There are only so many times Al Jefferson can come to my guy and tell him to not get too pumped up after a great game. It turns back into the same old MC mode it has always been with a few extra delays you can't wait to get past so you can play your next game.

The rivals make no sense. My SF plays in Charlotte, instead having a veteran or rookie rival at my position, conference or division I'm stuck with Cousins and Exum, both of which I only play twice a year and don't even get to matchup against and one is a bench player. There is no new dialogue within the rivalry and it doesn't progress. My dude wins MVP and he's still going at it with a player that averages less than 15 mpg?

The scripted coaching change didn't make sense and there is only one possible coach to get. We were 5th when I signed, finished 2nd in the east and lost to the Pacers(NBA champs) in the ECF, yet we fired Steve Clifford and hired Doc Rivers who wouldn't have been fired after winning the division and having the 2nd best record in west and losing to the Thunder, who had the best record in the NBA by 10 games, in game 7 of the WCF.

The in game dialogue sucks.

Cover somebody!? My actual matchup is 1-6 from the field and the only bucket he scored was because no one attempted to back on defense after a my missed baseline jumper.

Too many turnovers!? I have 2 in the 19 consecutive minutes you played me in the 1st half to go with 9 assists.

The scrimmages suck.

We need to work on being aggressive and drawing fouls!? We shot 27 FTs last game and not to mention there is no ability to draw fouls in scrimmages.

Getting yelled at after the scrimmages for not hustling or playing well enough!? I scored or assisted on 11 of the teams 15 points, had 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.

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