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NBA 2K16 Adds '02-'03 Mavericks & '99-'00 Trail Blazers to the List of Classic Teams

03:44 PM - August 6, 2015 by Steve_OS

2K Sports has added the '02-'03 Mavericks & '99-'00 Trail Blazers to the list of classic teams in NBA 2K16. While this has been covered already from the leaked video footage, we wanted to post the information for those of you that might have missed it.

There will be 12 new classic teams added this year, 5 of them have now been confirmed. The 99-'00 Raptors, '07-08 Celtics, '00-'01 Lakers were previously revealed on NBA 2KTV.

Ronnie2K mentions 2 more teams will be revealed every Thursday, 3 of which will be repeats.

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# 21 Gramps91 @ 08/06/15 06:11 PM

Sweet. Loving the late 90's early 00's teams.

# 22 ejohns1004 @ 08/06/15 07:23 PM

2004 Pistons please.

# 23 jyoung @ 08/06/15 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by redsox4evur


	Umm this is the same team that had Ben and Rasheed Wallace, Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups right? I would consider at least one of those guys to be a superstar.

Big Ben Wallace made commercials and appeared on a videogame cover.

# 24 Goffs @ 08/06/15 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	I assume Pip, Bonzi and Sheed will have 'blaze it up' badges?

2k caring about small details for old school teams. [emoji1] [emoji1]

3 repeats? Oh boy more Bulls and Lakers....

# 25 King_B_Mack @ 08/06/15 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	I'd have to find the radio interview again, but I recall Barkley referencing a lack of retirement compensation for his former teammates and opponents. The way he stated it, it had nothing to do with his own compensation (apparently he initially turned down a heavy sum from 2K to appear in 2K13) and everything to do with everyone else. He eventual caved and joined 2K13, but only on the Dream Team and only after Jay-Z called to reel him in.

This is correct. Back when 2K13 dropped, Chuck did an interview here in Chicago where he mentioned that he doesn't allow the NBA to use his likeness for anything because he doesn't like the way they treat the retired players of the league. He mentioned that he doesn't like that the retired players only get 10 percent (I guess of everything the NBA uses their likenesses for?) and he didn't think it was fair to only give the retired players 10 percent and he certainly wasn't going to do anything for 10 percent. So he explained that he told them that he'd do the deal and they could use his likeness for whatever they wanted if they gave him 50/50 and gave his share to the retired players association because he feels like he should give back to the people that opened the door for him and he doesn't need the money anyway. According to Chuck they told him that everybody else did it the other way and he told them he didn't care what everybody else did so he turned them down. Then he said that he got the call from Jay-Z and the only reason he agreed to be in was because of Jay-Z. He said they were offering him $50,000

# 26 kurt2134 @ 08/06/15 09:03 PM

I am so stoked for this news. They must have a little pity for us Blazer fans this year lol.

# 27 woshihuxingtan @ 08/06/15 09:29 PM

Yao + T-Mac Rockets is all I want! Please 2K!

# 28 jrose57 @ 08/06/15 09:30 PM

I want sixers with van horn, snow, todd...

# 29 NINJAK2 @ 08/06/15 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by woshihuxingtan


	Yao + T-Mac Rockets is all I want! Please 2K!

NOOOO!!Arguably the cheesiest 1-2 punch in 2k history

# 30 Gilley @ 08/06/15 09:37 PM

I love, love, love classic teams.

# 31 JoFri @ 08/06/15 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJAK2


	02-03 Mavs--Were Finley, Nash, and Van Exel on that squad??

they finished 2nd with 60-22. looking forward to the long hair speedy nash and 3 pt stunner finley. i hope they have dirk shooting form corrected. i feel 2k just dont get it right.

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# 32 evanreyes @ 08/06/15 09:53 PM

Need to add the 1962 Warriors with Wilt Chamberlain in his prime and Paul Arizin.
Also need to add the Bucks or Lakers with Abdul Jabaar.

# 33 CJTHA1 @ 08/06/15 10:42 PM

Hope they add the 2006 Warriors with Baron Davis, young Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson etc...def would love to see that team in 2k

# 34 JoFri @ 08/06/15 10:42 PM

pls have rick fox and byron russell. it makes the classics lakers and jazz complete. i'll like to use the jazz to beat the bulls, and sweep all in the western conference playoffs with the lakers.

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# 35 juicey79 @ 08/06/15 10:56 PM

Please lease use the jerseys of those days and not the current jerseys with championship tags....that vid had championship tags on them....hopefully there aren't many generic players

# 36 Cowboyfan_19 @ 08/06/15 11:51 PM

If I had to take a guess as to who the 7 remaining teams are, I can only judge based off the fact that they're going the '00s route.

1. 2003 San Antonio Spurs w/old robinson, prime Duncan, young tony parker, young Manu, stephen jackson, steve kerr, steve smith, bruce bowen, and a few others.

2. 2002 Nets w/Prime J.Kidd, richard jefferson, and others.

3. 2006 Heat w/ prime wade, old shaq, old mourning, old gary payton, young haslem, and others

4. 2007 Warriors w/ Baron davis, stephen jackson, monta ellis, and others

5. 2004 Pistons w/ Billups, prince, hamilton, wallaces, others.

6. 2005 Rockets w/ healthy TMac, Yao, battier, and others.

7. 2005 Suns w/ Nash, stoudemire, Marion, Grant hill, others.

While none of these teams would be certain, I'd be SHOCKED if the Pistons or Suns were snubbed. Those 2 teams are dead locks for 2k16 if the 2003 Mavs and 2000 Blazers made it.

# 37 ZB9 @ 08/07/15 12:11 AM

Im so stoked about the 02-03 Mavs. That is one of my favorite teams of all time.

# 38 The 24th Letter @ 08/07/15 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NINJAK2


	NOOOO!!Arguably the cheesiest 1-2 punch in 2k history.

still have nightmares about trying to guard them in 2k7

Hopefully they add one of those 2000s Spurs teams to the bunch...if we could somehow get 'long hair' Manu I would be stoked lol

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# 39 Vni @ 08/07/15 12:34 AM

That would be sick (for me) if the 08 lakers were in it too.

# 40 VDusen04 @ 08/07/15 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboyfan_19


	If I had to take a guess as to who the 7 remaining teams are, I can only judge based off the fact that they're going the '00s route. 1. 2003 San Antonio Spurs w/old robinson, prime Duncan, young tony parker, young Manu, stephen jackson, steve kerr, steve smith, bruce bowen, and a few others. 2. 2002 Nets w/Prime J.Kidd, richard jefferson, and others. 3. 2006 Heat w/ prime wade, old shaq, old mourning, old gary payton, young haslem, and others 4. 2007 Warriors w/ Baron davis, stephen jackson, monta ellis, and others 5. 2004 Pistons w/ Billups, prince, hamilton, wallaces, others. 6. 2005 Rockets w/ healthy TMac, Yao, battier, and others. 7. 2005 Suns w/ Nash, stoudemire, Marion, Grant hill, others. While none of these teams would be certain, I'd be SHOCKED if the Pistons or Suns were snubbed. Those 2 teams are dead locks for 2k16 if the 2003 Mavs and 2000 Blazers made it.

If the more recent angle is the route 2K's pursuing, I actually dig all of those choices, particularly the 2004 Pistons, 2002 Nets and 2007 Warriors. A signature Kenyon Martin dunk package would fill a void in my life.

Also, that 2003 Spurs team would be a great "Full Circle" squad, harking back to the beginning of an era.

I personally thought seeing the 2000 Suns could be fun too, still being in the Sunblast jersey era with Penny and a blond Jason Kidd to boot. I can't really justify their inclusion though - they didn't do anything. I suppose same goes for the 2006 Nets with Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson. I think they'd be a fun squad but perhaps only on a personal level.

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