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2016 USA Men's National Team & 1992 Dream Team Coming to NBA 2K17

  09:51 AM - July 27, 2016 by Steve_OS

The 2016 USA Men's National Team, including Coach Mike Krzyzewski, will be featured in NBA 2K17. Unfortunately, we don't know which mode(s) they will be featured in.

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Coach K will appear on the sidelines coaching the 2016 USA Basketball Men's National Team in NBA 2K17. His likeness will also be found in a revamped tutorial mode focusing on teaching fundamental basketball strategies including pick and roll execution, proper defensive positioning, ball movement, boxing out, court awareness and more.

The Australian National Team was confirmed last week.

The 1992 Dream Team will also be featured in the game, but no word on whether or not it will feature the full roster.

UPDATE: The 1992 Dream Team will feature the full roster in NBA 2K17, including Charles Barkley.

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The 2016 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, including Coach Mike Krzyzewski, is heading to NBA 2K17! Fans who pre-order NBA 2K17 will receive the legendary 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team”, along with a special USAB MyPLAYER jersey to fully customize their USA Basketball experience.

We should start hearing more about the teams and mode(s) soon. When we hear anything we will update everyone. Until then, the full press release can be read below.

NBA 2K17 to Feature 2016 USA Basketball Men’s National Team and Legendary 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team”

USA National Team Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski part of NBA 2K franchise for the first time

2K today announced a partnership with USA Basketball that will bring the full roster of the 2016 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, including coach Mike Krzyzewski, to NBA 2K17, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series*. Fans who pre-order NBA 2K17 will receive the legendary 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team,” along with a USA Basketball MyPLAYER jersey.

2K has also revealed that renowned Duke University and USA Basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, will be making his debut in the NBA 2K series. Krzyzewski – or “Coach K,” as he’s widely known - will appear on the sidelines coaching the 2016 USA Basketball Men's National Team in NBA 2K17. His likeness will also be found in a revamped tutorial mode focusing on teaching fundamental basketball strategies including pick and roll execution, proper defensive positioning, ball movement, boxing out, court awareness and more.

“Basketball has become an iconic part of American sports heritage, and I’m thrilled that fans can play with this year’s roster in NBA 2K,” said Krzyzewski who, since 2008, has coached the USA Basketball Men’s National Team to four straight international tournament gold medals. “NBA 2K17 is the best way to connect to legends of the past ‘Dream Team’ while celebrating the success of this year’s roster.”

Comprised of NBA Hall of Famers, including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone and David Robinson, the 1992 “Dream Team” is universally considered one of, if not the greatest, team ever assembled in basketball history. Fans will be able to pit that roster against this year’s athletes on the USA Basketball Men’s National Team, which includes NBA 2K17 cover athlete Paul George and Team 2K athletes Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Kyrie Irving.

“We’re always looking to bring fans closer to basketball’s signature teams and players, which is why we’re collaborating with USA Basketball and Coach K for NBA 2K17,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “We couldn’t think of a better way to send off the 2016 team by celebrating USA Basketball’s legacy in this year’s title, while giving fans an opportunity to play as historical and current teams.”

The NBA 2K17 Standard Edition will be available in both digital and physical formats for $59.99 on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC platforms on September 20. The NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition will be available in digital and physical formats for $79.99 on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. Also available for pre-order is the NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition Gold offering fans the ultimate value at $99.99 with all of the regular NBA 2K17 Legend Edition contents plus bonus items. All fans who pre-order any version of NBA 2K17 will receive their copy at Early Tip-Off four days early, September 16.

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Member Comments
# 41 The 24th Letter @ 07/27/16 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jeebs9
That's a joke right?
Well there were some issues with Pippen in 2K12....he was added late...could be why he's asking
 
# 42 jeebs9 @ 07/27/16 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter
Well there were some issues with Pippen in 2K12....he was added late...could be why he's asking
OOH ok I remember now
 
# 43 Jrocc23 @ 07/27/16 02:41 PM
Good to hear. 2K is saying you get a jersey but I hope it comes w/ matching shorts. Don't understand just releasing a jersey or shorts that doesn't have a match to it.


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# 44 midwestking100 @ 07/27/16 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by juicey79
I just preordered I hope Chuck and Pip are on the team....please 2K art team, do a great job on the classic players....PLEASE!!!
I bet 2k art team is going to copy and paste like they did in 13. I hope i am wrong.
 
# 45 Gosens6 @ 07/27/16 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow86
Barkley good news, but unfortunately 2016 is the one time team USA just sucks. 1992 vs. 2016 is not even a challenge..no Curry, Durant, WB, Harden. Hope we can edit the team.
Durant is certainly on the 2016 team.
 
# 46 AmGroot @ 07/27/16 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by midwestking100
I bet 2k art team is going to copy and paste like they did in 13. I hope i am wrong.
There's an actual Barkley cyberface in the 2K16 files. It looks really good too.
 
# 47 DIRK41NOWITZKI @ 07/27/16 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AmGroot
There's an actual Barkley cyberface in the 2K16 files. It looks really good too.
Do you mind posting a picture of it? Im curious to see how he looks in comparison to 2K13.
 
# 48 Cardot @ 07/27/16 03:33 PM
I am a bit simpler than most here. I just want an olympic style tournament mode (group play then elimination etc). I don't need full FIBA nor IOC licensing. And for non NBA players on the international teams, they can be generic as well.
 
# 49 Eyeman79 @ 07/27/16 03:46 PM
I seriously doubt any form of "official" Olympic tournament. That would require licensing of many if not all the individual teams and the IOC. I don't know if that sort of investment, a month after the games end, makes sense to them, people have a very short attention span. I think we'll see 4 or 5 of the top teams and that's all. It would be nice to insert them in a custom league though. Have they said what the minimum # of teams in a custom league is?
 
# 50 BA2929 @ 07/27/16 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow86
Barkley good news, but unfortunately 2016 is the one time team USA just sucks. 1992 vs. 2016 is not even a challenge..no Curry, Durant, WB, Harden. Hope we can edit the team.
Well honestly you can't compare the 1992 Dream Team to any other USA Olympics team, or any other team ever, because none of them come close to that 92 team.

That was literally the best team ever assembled in the history of basketball.
 
# 51 sva91 @ 07/27/16 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BA2929
Well honestly you can't compare the 1992 Dream Team to any other USA Olympics team, or any other team ever, because none of them come close to that 92 team.

That was literally the best team ever assembled in the history of basketball.
I hate to go off topic, but 2012 team would definitely compete with dream team. Bird and magic were 35 and 32 respectively. 2012 had prime lebron, Chris Paul, KD, and Melo. Throw in Anthony Davis, Russ , Chandler, and Iggy. The 2nd best roster in history. Starting 5 v 5 is very close. 2012 better outside shooting and quickness. Dream Team, better defense and strength.

Anyway, to keep this on topic. I'd love to get 2012 and at least 8 -12 decent national teams. Spain Argentina,Brazil, Lithuania, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Greece, China, USA. I'd be very happy with those teams and some decent courts.

Oh yea, and please let us customize dream team shoes. Give us old nikes and converse pleeease
 
# 52 wrestlinggod1 @ 07/27/16 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BA2929
Well honestly you can't compare the 1992 Dream Team to any other USA Olympics team, or any other team ever, because none of them come close to that 92 team.

That was literally the best team ever assembled in the history of basketball.
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Originally Posted by sva91
I hate to go off topic, but 2012 team would definitely compete with dream team. Bird and magic were 35 and 32 respectively. 2012 had prime lebron, Chris Paul, KD, and Melo. Throw in Anthony Davis, Russ , Chandler, and Iggy. The 2nd best roster in history. Starting 5 v 5 is very close. 2012 better outside shooting and quickness. Dream Team, better defense and strength.

Anyway, to keep this on topic. I'd love to get 2012 and at least 8 -12 decent national teams. Spain Argentina,Brazil, Lithuania, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Greece, China, USA. I'd be very happy with those teams and some decent courts.

Oh yea, and please let us customize dream team shoes. Give us old nikes and converse pleeease
Off topic - I would say the 2008 team was even more beast.
On topic - I hope we're able to edit the Olympic team. Then maybe we can decide for ourselves, atleast in video game form, which team was the best.
 
# 53 BluFu @ 07/27/16 04:36 PM
A little surprised they didn't go the FIFA route and include some female national teams.

Really hope Barkley isn't restricted to the Dream Team or this would be a little disappointing.
 
# 54 King_B_Mack @ 07/27/16 04:59 PM
Really going to need this implemented in MyCareer/MyGM/MyLeague cause this is underwhelming right now if not. Mostly this pre-order thing.




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# 55 SeaTownGamer @ 07/27/16 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Eyeman79
I seriously doubt any form of "official" Olympic tournament. That would require licensing of many if not all the individual teams and the IOC. I don't know if that sort of investment, a month after the games end, makes sense to them, people have a very short attention span. I think we'll see 4 or 5 of the top teams and that's all. It would be nice to insert them in a custom league though. Have they said what the minimum # of teams in a custom league is?
Who says it has to be the official Olympic tournament? FIFA 16 doesn't have the world cup tournament in the game but you can create your own customized tournament that plays out like the World Cup with groups. I don't see why 2K can't have something similar to the real tournament format.
 
# 56 DutchMastah7 @ 07/27/16 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by wrestlinggod1
Off topic - I would say the 2008 team was even more beast.
On topic - I hope we're able to edit the Olympic team. Then maybe we can decide for ourselves, atleast in video game form, which team was the best.
completely agree with that.
 
# 57 XxKnicksRules215xX @ 07/27/16 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BluFu
A little surprised they didn't go the FIFA route and include some female national teams.

Really hope Barkley isn't restricted to the Dream Team or this would be a little disappointing.
What made you think they would female national teams??
 
# 58 juicey79 @ 07/27/16 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by midwestking100
I bet 2k art team is going to copy and paste like they did in 13. I hope i am wrong.
That is one area which I feel like they are being lazy...and they only have to do it right one time...they are retro teams they will not age!!! Give bird his short 92 hair cut please...on another note it would be dope if bird stretches out on the floor...and give Jordan his goatee and olympic #9 Jordan's
 
# 59 BluFu @ 07/27/16 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by XxKnicksRules215xX
What made you think they would female national teams??
Lol Gosen6's avatar plopped that idea in my head and made me think back to when FIFA put them in there for '16.
 
# 60 Hustle Westbrook @ 07/27/16 05:24 PM
So they're giving out two 99 overall cards to start off MyTeam for people that preorder the Kobe edition? lol.
 


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