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NBA 2K16 Adds '04-'05 Phoenix Suns & '05-'06 Miami Heat to List of Classic Teams

03:23 PM - September 2, 2015 by Steve_OS

2K Sports has just announced, on the GameStop Twitch livestream, they have added the '04-'05 Phoenix Suns and '05-'06 Miami Heat to the list of classic teams in NBA 2K16.

There will be 12 new classic teams added this year, 10 of them have now been confirmed.

Here is the list of confirmed classic teams so far:

'04-'05 Phoenix Suns
'05-'06 Miami Heat
'12-'13 Miami Heat
'03-'04 Detroit Pistons
'07-'08 Houston Rockets
'99-'00 Toronto Raptors
'07-08 Boston Celtics
'00-'01 Los Angeles Lakers
'02-'03 Dallas Mavericks
'99-'00 Portland Trail Blazers

The last two teams will be revealed next Thursday.

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# 141 BaseballJunkie @ 09/03/15 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP


	And the Lakers. No. Please no. No one cares about Pau or Bynum. And I'd rather have young prime Kobe than older prime Kobe.

My sentiments exactly.

I've got to say, though, out of the 10 revealed there's only one head-scratcher ('13 Heat). Don't get me wrong, they're one of the all-time great teams and one of the most hyped teams in the history of sports. That said, I agree with most on OS that they're too recent. All 10 of the teams that have been added are appealing.

Good to see the Suns are finally represented. Can't wait to fly down the court with them! Too bad we don't have the Alex English era Nuggets...someone might break 200 pts in a game[emoji1]

Hoping for a Magic team (09 or '10), but not likely. My other hope would either be the Big Three 'Wolves or the Kidd-led Nets.

I'm guessing a Spurs team and the Nets.

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# 142 The 24th Letter @ 09/03/15 12:46 PM

I took me a long time to forgive Manu for fouling Dirk down 3...lol

# 143 Mauer4MVP @ 09/03/15 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Haha, I forgot there was a Minnesota lifer roaming about these classic threads. My apologies for being a little vague. I was trying to speak from a broad point of view. If I were 2K, I might save some two teams that were/are perceived as legendary, popular, and/or quite notable for their unique style of play or character as my last selections. I don't know if folks would find that '04 Wolves team as fitting that mold. We touched on Sam Cassell earlier. He was great that year, but in a pretty unexciting fashion to anyone who wasn't a Timberwolves fan. Latrell Sprewell wasn't dunking on people quite like he was in Golden State and New York. That kind of left Kevin Garnett as the lone source of legit exciting appeal. Had the Wolves been NBA Finalists, that probably would have helped their lore (I sometimes imagine how easily those Pistons teams would be written off by people if they never got past the conference finals). But as it stands, I think the 2007 Warriors and 2003 Nets might check off more boxes when it comes to historic team reception. Moreover, I respect your opinion, but I think that '07 Warriors team could be a blast to play with - high tempo, many gunners, Baron Davis' swagger and still exciting hops, golded out Oakland atmosphere, etc. I'm with you on the Lakers though. I have little to no interest in seeing, say, the 2009 team being one of the final two. However, knowing the 2008 Celtics, 2008 Rockets, and 2013 Heat all made the list of new clubs, their inclusion would seem to make sense. It'd be a letdown of a final choice, but it seems realistic. Edit: On second thought, Kevin Garnett's career winding down could work in the favor of the possibility of a Wolves addition. Offering up a team with prime KG could be a nice homage.

Haha nah we're good. You make valid points about the Wolves. I just think that with KG being a top 50 player of all time (top 5 in the 2000s), I think people would want his prime season.

I guess I can see the appeal to the Warriors, just not a big deal to me. I think a big reason is because you have the current Warriors that are so great.

# 144 Number999 @ 09/03/15 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CookNBA03


	Why would it when nobody else in the league attacks the basket like he did?

I always laugh whenever JUST bring up free throw disparity when you realize that in terms of fouls called, Dallas only had a couple more overall than Miami. We were an attack the basket team (that's kinda what Wade and Shaq do for you), while Dallas was a jump-shooting squad. It'd be like complaining about James Harden getting so many foul calls when he attacks the rim in comparison to a guy like Melo.

But it's not worth disputing, people believe what they want, lol.

# 145 scottyp180 @ 09/03/15 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by QB1N


	Spoken like a true Mavericks fan lol... I do agree that Wade got alot of calls but thats probably because Im not that big a Wade fan anyway lmao... But if you dont think Shaq would destroy Golden State then you're being ridiculous... Noone on Golden State can guard Shaquille O'Neal... And "The Glove" on Curry would be very intriguing... And thats assuming Alonzo Mourning wasnt in the game as part of a power lineup..

Like wise Shaq would be useless on defense against golden state once they played small ball. He wouldn't be able to defend Green on the perimeter.

# 146 SaruAqua @ 09/03/15 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZB9


	fyi fwiw the Spurs shot more free throws than Dallas did in that series, and Tim Duncan shot more free throws than Dirk did in that series... As far as the '06 Finals, DWade set the all time record for free throw attempts in a finals series and that is a record that is probably not going to be broken any time soon.

And? He's a top 5 all time slasher who got to the basket at will unlike Dirk who was shooting jumpers and stil averaged 9-10 FT's a game, thus getting exposed by the Heat in the Finals and the Warriors as a 67-15 team in the first round. Him shooting jumpers with Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson guarding him in the post was probably the most pathetic play I've seen from a superstar next to '04 Kobe and '11 LeBron in their respective Finals.

As for the '06 P/O:

Wade - 250 FT's in 23 games
Dirk - 229 FT's in 23 games

... Dirk averaged a measly 0.9 less FT's than Wade per game despite mainly being a jumpshooter, albeit a great one.

# 147 SaruAqua @ 09/03/15 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyp180


	Like wise Shaq would be useless on defense against golden state once they played small ball. He wouldn't be able to defend Green on the perimeter.

You're talking like Green is Dirk Nowitzki or something. He could stretch the floor but he's not a GOAT-level type shooting bigman like Dirk is. It doesn't matter whether Shaq could defend Green or not because Shaq would still make a much greater impact offensively and on the boards.

As a Heat fan though, I do think that this would be a 7 game series. No one is stopping Curry nor Wade and while GS has greater depth, the Heat's bench isn't too shabby and we would still have the big fella in the paint commanding double/triple teams while being a great passer out of the low post, thus opening up shooters.

Now if this the "Big Three" Heat instead of the '06 team, the Heat would win in 5/6 since they had the recipe against this Warriors' team and beat an OKC team that was similar in talent to GS, albeit Top Heavy vs Nine/Ten Deep.

# 148 scottyp180 @ 09/03/15 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SaruAqua


	You're talking like Green is Dirk Nowitzki or something. He could stretch the floor but he's not a GOAT-level type shooting bigman like Dirk is. It doesn't matter whether Shaq could defend Green or not because Shaq would still make a much greater impact offensively and on the boards. As a Heat fan though, I do think that this would be a 7 game series. No one is stopping Curry nor Wade and while GS has greater depth, the Heat's bench isn't too shabby and we would still have the big fella in the paint commanding double/triple teams while being a great passer out of the low post, thus opening up shooters. Now if this the "Big Three" Heat instead of the '06 team, the Heat would win in 5/6 since they had the recipe against this Warriors' team and beat an OKC team that was similar in talent to GS, albeit Top Heavy vs Nine/Ten Deep.

I don't necesaarily mean Greens shooting touch but more his play style. Dirk, especially back then, was more than happy to settle for jump shots and fallaways. Green, if put at the 5, would spread the court with his shootong but also be able to drive by Shaq. On D it probably would have turned into hack a Shaq. Either way it would be a gold series. I'm not saying the Warriors definitely win but I think Shaq could be a liability as much as he was an asset.

# 149 scottyp180 @ 09/03/15 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SaruAqua


	You're talking like Green is Dirk Nowitzki or something. He could stretch the floor but he's not a GOAT-level type shooting bigman like Dirk is. It doesn't matter whether Shaq could defend Green or not because Shaq would still make a much greater impact offensively and on the boards. As a Heat fan though, I do think that this would be a 7 game series. No one is stopping Curry nor Wade and while GS has greater depth, the Heat's bench isn't too shabby and we would still have the big fella in the paint commanding double/triple teams while being a great passer out of the low post, thus opening up shooters. Now if this the "Big Three" Heat instead of the '06 team, the Heat would win in 5/6 since they had the recipe against this Warriors' team and beat an OKC team that was similar in talent to GS, albeit Top Heavy vs Nine/Ten Deep.

And to add I definitely think the Big 3 Heat would take the Warriors barring Wades health. If Wade has his old man knees acting up he would struggle on defense.

# 150 Real2KInsider @ 09/03/15 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SaruAqua


	Fair point. However, do you think the Finals in 2006 was rigged? I don't and I already provided why.

I think the officiating was questionable but what it ultimately comes down to is Wade was equipped to abuse Harris/Terry similar to how they abused Finley/Barry.

Young Udonis Haslem staying in front of Dirk (which 35-year old Horry couldn't do) was likewise a factor. Dirk had to develop his post game after this series (similar to what LeBron had to do in the 2011 rematch).

# 151 CookNBA03 @ 09/03/15 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashidi


	I think the officiating was questionable but what it ultimately comes down to is Wade was equipped to abuse Harris/Terry similar to how they abused Finley/Barry. Young Udonis Haslem staying in front of Dirk (which 35-year old Horry couldn't do) was likewise a factor. Dirk had to develop his post game after this series (similar to what LeBron had to do in the 2011 rematch).

LeBron had a pretty decent post game before the '11 Finals, his fadeaway jumper from there was good. He just had to get better but his mental game during that series was downright pathetic though.

# 152 TheVinylHippo @ 09/03/15 02:46 PM

I've done enough bitching about the 2006 Finals. I don't have the will to do it any more. It helps that Dirk, Cuban and Terry exorcised those demons in 2011; me and every other Mavericks fan along with them.

# 153 SaruAqua @ 09/03/15 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashidi


	I think the officiating was questionable but what it ultimately comes down to is Wade was equipped to abuse Harris/Terry similar to how they abused Finley/Barry. Young Udonis Haslem staying in front of Dirk (which 35-year old Horry couldn't do) was likewise a factor. Dirk had to develop his post game after this series (similar to what LeBron had to do in the 2011 rematch).

I hear you but on your point about Dirk's post game, you have to remember that he struggled even worse against an inferior but bad matchup team like Nelly's Warriors the very next year in the first round due to having a non-existant post game.

I may be the only person that would actually take '09 Dirk over any other version. His offensive game was complete as I've ever seen it.

# 154 CookNBA03 @ 09/03/15 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SaruAqua


	I hear you but on your point about Dirk's post game, you have to remember that he struggled even worse against an inferior but bad matchup team like Nelly's Warriors the very next year in the first round due to having a non-existant post game. I may be the only person that would actually take '09 Dirk over any other version. His offensive game was complete as I've ever seen it.

Not over 2011 PO Dirk.

# 155 mqt @ 09/03/15 03:25 PM

I really hope the Suns roster includes Walter McCarty. Loved that dude in Boston.

# 156 UNcmon @ 09/03/15 03:38 PM

Most random player I'm ready to play with is Q-Rich! That quick shot from 3

# 157 DutchMastah7 @ 09/03/15 03:43 PM

Just ready to run with these guys.

# 158 Real2KInsider @ 09/03/15 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CookNBA03


	LeBron had a pretty decent post game before the '11 Finals, his fadeaway jumper from there was good. He just had to get better but his mental game during that series was downright pathetic though.

Not dissimilar from Dirk Nowitzki in 2006/2007.

# 159 BobbyColtrane @ 09/03/15 04:29 PM

With the emphasis on adding teams for them not to add a Spurs team would be CRIMINAL.

Should be the 2005 team but I would settle for 2007.

# 160 oldfruit @ 09/03/15 04:33 PM

I'm really stoked for early peak Marion, but when I looked back at that roster I couldn't help but be excited about rookie (or second year?) Barbosa. Looking forward to the Brazilian Blur.

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