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NBA 2K16: Analyzing The Winning Trailer

01:59 PM - August 25, 2015 by ChaseB

Over on our YouTube channel (why not Subscribe while you're there?), I have broken down all the footage from NBA 2K16's first gameplay trailer.

A big thank you goes out to everyone in the community. You guys killed it in the news post, pointing out pretty much everything there was to spot. My job was more or less turned into just relaying all the awesome stuff you guys noticed.

If you missed anything or have not taken the time to tackle the entirety of this epic thread, then this video might be worth your while. Or if you just want to check out hi-res, frame-by-frame captures of the trailer one more time, check out the video.

Also, here is the link to the hi-res YouTube version.

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# 21 ChaseB @ 08/25/15 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	Just noticed the crowd is actually following the ball and the scoffs on the court. Nice detail...I actually asked for the crowd head tracking thing last gen.....love it!

You know one thing I'm definitely mad I didn't include was the court scuffing. It's a great touch.

# 22 WTF @ 08/25/15 09:32 PM

One of the things I didn't notice while watching full speed, is that the arenas are no longer a 2k marketing spot, hanging 2k banners and signage everywhere. That drove me nuts in both nba 2k15 and wwe 2k15. Having real ads and signage helps the immersion in each arena.

Well done 2k.

# 23 Trackball @ 08/25/15 09:34 PM

I was about to ask you to put this on YouTube, because the OS player itself kept freezing the video at about 1:57, while the audio kept going.

But on a second reading of the OP, it turns out OS just MADE a YouTube channel, and the video's on there.

Thanks, man! My internet speed's not that great, I get stuck at 480p (much better than it was a year ago, though), and now I can actually watch the darn thing.

# 24 ChaseB @ 08/25/15 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WTF


	One of the things I didn't notice while watching full speed, is that the arenas are no longer a 2k marketing spot, hanging 2k banners and signage everywhere. That drove me nuts in both nba 2k15 and wwe 2k15. Having real ads and signage helps the immersion in each arena. Well done 2k.

Yeah FanDuel, Mitchell and Ness, Foot Locker (I think is there too?) I felt weird pointing out ads, but it's a good thing for immersion for sure.

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Originally Posted by Trackball


	I was about to ask you to put this on YouTube, because the OS player itself kept freezing the video at about 1:57, while the audio kept going. But on a second reading of the OP, it turns out OS just MADE a YouTube channel, and the video's on there. Thanks, man! My internet speed's not that great, I get stuck at 480p (much better than it was a year ago, though), and now I can actually watch the darn thing.

Hey man, happy to hear you found the YT channel. Hope you enjoy the video. And 480p, here's my first-world problems response: "I COULDN'T SURVIVE WITH JUST 480P!"

# 25 King_B_Mack @ 08/25/15 09:59 PM

Great vid Chase. You forgot the Bulls new court though. The three point line and the paint lines and hash marks all appear to be black this year as opposed to the red three point line and white paint lines and hash marks that they've used since the United Center opened back in 94. The Bulls rarely change anything with regards to their logos/colors/jerseys/etc. so this is a big deal lol.

# 26 phenom2311 @ 08/25/15 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Disappointed at the lack of butt scanning.

Not sure if serious, but that is something that has always irked me about 2K player models... the lack of butts on high level, fit athletes LOL. Just never made sense.

# 27 ChaseB @ 08/25/15 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by King_B_Mack


	Great vid Chase. You forgot the Bulls new court though. The three point line and the paint lines and hash marks all appear to be black this year as opposed to the red three point line and white paint lines and hash marks that they've used since the United Center opened back in 94. The Bulls rarely change anything with regards to their logos/colors/jerseys/etc. so this is a big deal lol.

Balls! I swear I looked at the Bulls court too while putting the video together. Do you remember where in the video you get a good look at the court? I want to go back and look now.

# 28 ChaseB @ 08/25/15 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phenom2311


	Not sure if serious, but that is something that has always irked me about 2K player models... the lack of butts on high level, fit athletes LOL. Just never made sense.

We NEVER joke about butts here on OperationSports. Butts are serious biz. CP3 needs to be packing serious junk in said trunk otherwise it's not realistic.

# 29 Rell7thirty @ 08/25/15 10:19 PM

Great video. Definitely subbing.

Should've also pointed out 2K generic shoes have a new look this year. Jamal Crawford (who's shoe brand will probably never get love from 2K) was wearing a pair of 2K generics.

This trailer was definitely made a while ago. Korver's no socks (when he always wears high socks) and Harden wearing Nike even though he just signed a huge deal with Adidas. Can't wait for this game.

Checking out your other videos now

# 30 youvalss @ 08/25/15 10:27 PM

Great video!

Just noticed the 2K logo on the generic shoes (worn by Crawford at 11:15). Maybe I missed it all these years. Has it always been like that?

# 31 Mauer4MVP @ 08/25/15 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WTF


	One of the things I didn't notice while watching full speed, is that the arenas are no longer a 2k marketing spot, hanging 2k banners and signage everywhere. That drove me nuts in both nba 2k15 and wwe 2k15. Having real ads and signage helps the immersion in each arena. Well done 2k.

I always found it funny that Madden got ripped for really introducing the concept of the in-game ads to sports games. I always liked it. Who cares if they are making an extra 5-6 figures here and there. I think it is a great addition if done appropriately.

# 32 23 @ 08/25/15 10:33 PM

Missed Ray Allen on the Pelicans

Everyone seems to be wearing Kobe's LeBron's or Andrew Wiggins Adidas

# 33 King_B_Mack @ 08/25/15 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	Balls! I swear I looked at the Bulls court too while putting the video together. Do you remember where in the video you get a good look at the court? I want to go back and look now.

It's like right around the 5:15 mark. Derrick makes the spin move off of Brandon Jennings and you get a pretty decent look at the floor.

# 34 ChaseB @ 08/25/15 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rell7thirty


	Great video. Definitely subbing. Should've also pointed out 2K generic shoes have a new look this year. Jamal Crawford (who's shoe brand will probably never get love from 2K) was wearing a pair of 2K generics. This trailer was definitely made a while ago. Korver's no socks (when he always wears high socks) and Harden wearing Nike even though he just signed a huge deal with Adidas. Can't wait for this game. Checking out your other videos now

Thanks for checking things out!

Another person pointed out that it could be a bug with Korver where certain accessories make everything else on the legs vanish.

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Originally Posted by youvalss


	Great video! Just noticed the 2K logo on the generic shoes (worn by Crawford at 11:15). Maybe I missed it all these years. Has it always been like that?

I went and grabbed a super zoomed in look at Craw's shoes. You guys are going to know way more about me on the shoe front:

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Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP


	I always found it funny that Madden got ripped for really introducing the concept of the in-game ads to sports games. I always liked it. Who cares if they are making an extra 5-6 figures here and there. I think it is a great addition if done appropriately.

Yeah I don't mind it, just feels weird being like "CHECK OUT ALL THE ADS!"

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Originally Posted by 23


	Missed Ray Allen on the Pelicans Everyone seems to be wearing Kobe's LeBron's or Andrew Wiggins Adidas

Went and snagged it just now, any chance it's just a bad looking Alonzo Gee or Dante Cunningham? I tend to think it's Ray too.

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Originally Posted by King_B_Mack


	It's like right around the 5:15 mark. Derrick makes the spin move off of Brandon Jennings and you get a pretty decent look at the floor.

Well I'll be damned. I went and grabbed a still to repent:

# 35 phenom2311 @ 08/25/15 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	We NEVER joke about butts here on OperationSports. Butts are serious biz. CP3 needs to be packing serious junk in said trunk otherwise it's not realistic.

They can do something. You don't need to scan a person's butt to get it done lol. Hello art department! It just looks funny when the shorts look like they're hanging from a clothes hanger on the players.

# 36 richmo @ 08/25/15 11:41 PM

Chaaaaaase, great vid. Video was worth it for the armpit hair alone. Oh my, how basketball games have come quite a long way, lol!

# 37 kd35okc @ 08/26/15 12:00 AM

westbrook looks like last years in nba live his way better and adams should get is face scan

# 38 MontanaMan @ 08/26/15 12:12 AM

Ha, shout out to you for including my complaint on the too short shooting sleeves.

# 39 ChaseB @ 08/26/15 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by phenom2311


	They can do something. You don't need to scan a person's butt to get it done lol. Hello art department! It just looks funny when the shorts look like they're hanging from a clothes hanger on the players.

Butt tech needs to get to the 21st century, I'm with you all day.

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Originally Posted by richmo


	Chaaaaaase, great vid. Video was worth it for the armpit hair alone. Oh my, how basketball games have come quite a long way, lol!

Rich! Man what console you on these days. We haven't played 2K in years at this point. Thanks for the feedback.

# 40 loraxdude @ 08/26/15 02:32 AM

I am surprised no one has noticed that you can see Derrick Rose's new signature shoe multiple times!

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