NBA 2K13 Thread

knicksman20

Benchwarmer
Durant's defense is better than Melo. Just because he has great defender's around him doesn't make him bad and Westbrook is an average man defender.

Durant is a better shooter from all area's than Melo.

Melo has finished below 35% from 3pt range 5 times in his 8 year career. Durant has finished below 35% once. His rookie season.

Don't even make me bring out the mid range shooting rangers. Durant's jumper has hall of fame potential. Melo always been STREAKY.

Kevin Durant when he was 21 had a better regular season than Carmelo Anthony ever had. Even at 22, he's had a better playoffs than Carmelo Anthony ever had. He scores more points, more efficiently, led his team further and is just a better teammate.

Durant was arguably the second best player in the NBA at 21. I bring up age because Durant is a BETTER TALENT and is MORE SKILLED. The last player to put up more than 27 PT/G (Durant had 30.1) on better TS% was 1990. Melo has never been that good. Just look at their career averages, and this is with Melo having significantly more prime years than Durant.


Melo career averages 24/6/3 54.5 TS% 20.3 PER .126 WSp48
Melo's best season 29/6/4 56.3 TS% 22.0 PER .153 WSp48
Melo's postseason averages 25/7/3 52.1 TS% 19.6 PER .106 WSp48

Durant's career averages 26/6/3 57.6 TS% 21.8 PER .154 WSp48
Durant's best season 30/8/3 60.7 TS% 26.2 PER .238 WSp48
Durant's postseason averages 29/7/3 56.5 TS% 23.3 PER .192 WSp48



Melo is soft.

Come on Metro! We don't have to pull up stats to know Melo is the better mid range shooter. The knock on KD is the fact that he settles for the jumper; especially the 3 ball more times than not. You can't say the same for Melo. We know he's a streaky 3pt shooter but that's not the point; his game is on the block & taking mid range jumpers. He has one of the best mid range games in the league; that's a fact. I think your Melo dislike blinds you to some of the obvious sometimes my man. My question is who do you want with the ball when the game's on the line in the 4th, Durant or Melo? I don't care what KD's numbers/stats are for the season, I know who I would want with the ball & it ain't the Durantula.
 

jafet6

Benchwarmer
Come on Metro! We don't have to pull up stats to know Melo is the better mid range shooter. The knock on KD is the fact that he settles for the jumper; especially the 3 ball more times than not. You can't say the same for Melo. We know he's a streaky 3pt shooter but that's not the point; his game is on the block & taking mid range jumpers. He has one of the best mid range games in the league; that's a fact. I think your Melo dislike blinds you to some of the obvious sometimes my man. My question is who do you want with the ball when the game's on the line in the 4th, Durant or Melo? I don't care what KD's numbers/stats are for the season, I know who I would want with the ball & it ain't the Durantula.

im not a fan of melo my dad is but thats true! melo find the way to get a shot off no matter what durant gets alway the benefit of the doubt with the whistle and settle for to much 25 footers! and westbrick is still the alpha dog on the thunders! game 4 nba finals most important game in the carrear of all of the thunder players not named perkins or fisher! who was the man on the team?! and they got the audacity to rate durant higher than wade! better rebounder, shot blocker, stealer, passer, higher basketball IQ etc. durant should be the same rating as melo, rondo and rose(because of injury)
 

metrocard

Legend
Come on Metro! We don't have to pull up stats to know Melo is the better mid range shooter. The knock on KD is the fact that he settles for the jumper; especially the 3 ball more times than not. You can't say the same for Melo. We know he's a streaky 3pt shooter but that's not the point; his game is on the block & taking mid range jumpers. He has one of the best mid range games in the league; that's a fact. I think your Melo dislike blinds you to some of the obvious sometimes my man. My question is who do you want with the ball when the game's on the line in the 4th, Durant or Melo? I don't care what KD's numbers/stats are for the season, I know who I would want with the ball & it ain't the Durantula.

Durant has been to the Finals and is a superior scorer/shooter/teammate and overall player. I have a logical and critical mind, the easy answer is Durant.
 

metrocard

Legend
You guy's don't understand.

Durant is a better shooter than Melo, always been and always will be.

Melo is "STRONG" but doesn't get to the basket as he should.

Melo takes 6.7 FTA a game with the entire system built around him.
Durant takes 7.6 FTA a game playing with Russell Westbrook.

At 21 year's old, Durant got to the FTA line 10 times a game on average., a career best. Durant isn't even 24 yet.
8.9 was Carmelo's best and hasn't gotten close to that in 2-3 years.

In fact, Melo becomes softer each season.
8.9 FTA - in 2010
7.0 FTA - in 2011 as a Knick
6.7 FTA - in 2012 as a Knick

So why is Melo who's stronger than Durant not able to be as productive in getting to the free throw line? Are we really going to blame D'Antoni for this?

Durant is better at Melo. At everything entirely, and hasn't even hit his full potential. We're seeing Melo at his prime right now and this is the closest he'll ever get to him. Durant is a MVP canidate and a #2 player in the NBA. Melo has never been on that status.

Melo's Shooting Percentage from the Mid Range Area
10-15 FT - 42.3% (Previous two season's Melo shot 37% and 36%)
16-23 FT - 35.0%

KD's Shooting Percentage from the Mid Range Area
10-15 FT - 39.5% (Previous two season's KD shot 47% and 47%)
16-23FT - 46%

KD is a more efficient mid range shooter, long range shooter, shooting at the rim. He has a better jumpshot, has better shot selection is just much more accurate and efficient. If you choose Melo it either has to be become you had a crush on him since his rookie year in Denver when he was rocking the female-like-corn-rolls. Melo is lesser than KD, this need to be understood. No personal preference, the numbers and game footage says so.

Melo is slightly better at rebounding and passing. Soon we'll see Durant surpass Melo at that level, so it's not a locked in skill for each.
 

JaYnYcE

Benchwarmer
Heres a list of the teams that will be on the game

? 30 All-Time Franchise Teams (HAWK23)
? All-Time 2010?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? All-Time 2000?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? All-Time 1990?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? All-Time 1980?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? All-Time 1970?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? All-Time 1960?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? All-Time 1950?s Legends Team (HAWK23)
? 2008 USA Redeem Team (HAWK23)
? 1992 Dream Team (HAWK23)
? 2011-2012 Oklahoma City Thunder (HAWK23)
? 2011-2012 Miami Heat (HAWK23)
? 2010-2011 Dallas Mavericks (HAWK23)
? 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers (Laker06)
? 2008-2009 Portland Trail Blazers (Brenzon)
? 2008-2009 Orlando Magic (HAWK23)
? 2008-2009 Houston Rockets (Nuhmete)
? 2008-2009 Cleveland Cavaliers (Laker06)
? 2008-2009 Los Angeles Lakers (Laker06)
? 2007-2008 New Orleans Hornets (Nuhmete)
? 2007-2008 Boston Celtics (HAWK23)
? 2007-2008 Seattle SuperSonics (Nuhmete)
? 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs (Laker06)
? 2006-2007 Golden State Warriors (TSD77)
? 2006-2007 Phoenix Suns (TSD77/Nuhmete)
? 2006-2007 Denver Nuggets (TSD77/Nuhmete)
? 2006-2007 Utah Jazz (Nuhmete)
? 2005-2006 New Jersey Nets (Аким/Nuhmete)
? 2005-2006 Philadelphia 76ers (Аким/Nuhmete)
? 2005-2006 Los Angeles Clippers (TDS77)
? 2005-2006 Miami Heat (HAWK23)
? 2005-2006 Washington Wizards (TSD77)
? 2004-2005 Seattle SuperSonics (Nuhmete)
? 2004-2005 Phoenix Suns (Tylerthecreature)
? 2004-2005 San Antonio Spurs (Tylercreature)
? 2003-2004 Houston Rockets (Laker06)
? 2003-2004 Golden State Warriors (NickQuick)
? 2003-2004 Dallas Mavericks (TSD77)
? 2003-2004 Detroit Pistons (HAWK23)
? 2003-2004 Indiana Pacers (CecilHayes)
? 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers (HAWK23)
? 2003-2004 Minnesota Timberwolves (HAWK23)
? 2002-2003 GS Warriors (Sevin0Seven)
? 2002-2003 Phoenix Suns (Аким/Nuhmete)
? 2002-2003 San Antonio Spurs (TSD77)
? 2002-2003 Washington Wizards (HAWK23)
? 2002-2003 Orlando Magic (CecilHayes)
? 2001-2002 Los Angeles Lakers (TSD77)
? 2001-2002 New Jersey Nets (HAWK23)
? 2001-2002 Charlotte Hornets (Аким/Sevin0Seven)
? 2001-2002 Seattle Sonics (Brenzon)
? 2001-2002 Boston Celtics (Аким/Nuhmete)
? 2000-2001 Vancouver Grizzlies (Nuhmete)
? 2000-2001 Los Angeles Clippers (Brenzon)
? 2000-2001 Los Angeles Lakers (tylercreature)
? 2000-2001 Milwakuee Bucks (TSD77)
? 2000-2001 Dallas Mavericks (Laker06)
? 2000-2001 Sacramento Kings (Brenzon)
? 2000-2001 Philadelphia 76ers (HAWK23)
? 1999-2000 Los Angeles Lakers (HAWK23)
? 1999-2000 Portland Trailblazers (HAWK23)
? 1999-2000 Indiana Pacers (HAWK23)
? 1999-2000 Toronto Raptors (HAWK23)
? 1999-2000 Phoenix Suns (Nuhmete)
? 1998-1999 Houston Rockets (Sevin0Seven)
? 1998-1999 San Antonio Spurs (Nuhmete)
? 1998-1999 New York Knicks (HAWK23)
? 1997-1998 Minnesota T-Wolves (HAWK23)
? 1997-1998 Cleveland Cavaliers (Inbar)
? 1997-1998 Indiana Pacers (HAWK23)
? 1996-1997 Phoenix Suns (Laker06)
? 1996-1997 Los Angeles Lakers (Broadsun)
? 1996-1997 Philadelphia 76ers (HAWK23)
? 1996-1997 Washington Bullets (Nuhmete)
? 1996-1997 Detroit Pistons (HAWK23)
? 1996-1997 Houston Rockets (TSD77)
? 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls (Nuhmete)
? 1996-1997 Charlotte Hornets (HAWK23)
? 1996-1997 Atlanta Hawks (RF10)
? 1996-1997 Utah Jazz (Conv from NBA2K11)
? 1996-1997 Miami Heat (HAWK23)
? 1996-1997 Toronto Raptors (Sevin0Seven)
? 1996-1997 Milwaukee Bucks (Sevin0Seven)
? 1996-1997 New York Knicks (Broadsun)
? 1995-1996 Sacramento Kings (HAWK23)
? 1994-1995 Dallas Mavericks (HAWK23)
? 1994-1995 Indiana Pacers (Laker06)
? 1994-1995 Minnesota Timberwolves (Sevin0Seven)
? 1994-1995 San Antonio Spurs (RF10)
? 1994-1995 Houston Rockets (Maximus)
? 1993-1994 Miami Heat (HAWK23)
? 1993-1994 Golden State Warriors (HAWK23)
? 1992-1993 LA Clippers (Sevin0Seven)
? 1992-1993 Seattle SuperSonics (Nuhmete)
? 1992-1993 New Jersey Nets (Nuhmete)
? 1992-1993 New York Knicks (HAWK23)
? 1992-1993 Phoenix Suns (HAWK23)
? 1991-1992 Portland Trail Blazers (NBA2K11)
? 1991-1992 Chicago Bulls (HAWK23)
? 1991-1992 Boston Celtics (CecilHayes)
? 1990-1991 Utah Jazz (tommyhtc)
? 1990-1991 Philadelphia 76ers (Sevin0Seven)
? 1989-1990 Atlanta Hawks (NBA2K11)
? 1989-1990 Detroit Pistons (NBA2K11)
? 1989-1990 Chicago Bulls (NBA2K11)
? 1987-1988 Washington Bullets (Brenzon)
? 1987-1988 Dallas Mavericks (Nuhmete)
? 1987-1988 Los Angeles Lakers (HAWK23)
? 1986-1987 Seattle Supersonics (RF10)
? 1985-1986 Houston Rockets (Maximus)
? 1984-1985 Los Angeles Lakers (HAWK23)
? 1984-1985 New York Knicks (HAWK23)
? 1984-1985 Denver Nuggets (RF10)
? 1983-1984 Phoenix Suns (Nuhmete)
? 1983-1984 Utah Jazz (RF10)
? 1983-1984 Boston Celtics (HAWK23)
? 1982-1983 San Antonio Spurs (RF10)
? 1982-1983 Philadelphia 76ers (RF10)
? 1981-1982 Denver Nuggets (RF10)
? 1981-1982 Los Angeles Lakers (TSD77)
? 1981-1982 Denver Nuggets (RF10)
? 1980-1981 Houston Rockets (RF10)
? 1980-1981 Boston Celtics (CecilHayes)
? 1979-1980 Boston Celtics (Brenzon)
? 1979-1980 Los Angeles Lakers (Nuhmete)
? 1978-1979 Seattle Supersonics (Nuhmete)
? 1977-1978 Washington Bullets (HAWK23)
? 1976-1977 New Orleans Jazz (Brenzon)
? 1976-1977 New York Knicks (RF10)
? 1976-1977 Portland Trail Blazers (Jayatsena)
? 1946-1947 Phoenix Suns (johnpipe)
? 1975-1976 New York Nets (Brenzon)
? 1975-1976 Boston Celtics (HAWK23)
? 1974-1975 Buffalo Braves (RF10)
? 1974-1975 Golden State Warriors (johnpipe)
? 1973-1974 Detroit Pistons (Аким/HAWK23)
? 1973-1974 Boston Celtics (RF10/Nuhmete)
? 1972-1973 New York Knicks (HAWK23)
? 1971-1972 Chicago Bulls (Francis27nba)
? 1969-1970 New York Knicks (HAWK23)
? 1969-1970 Baltimore Bullets (jayatsena)
? 1969-1970 Philadelphia 76ers (jayatsena)
? 1966-1967 San Francisco Warriors (RF10)
? 1961-1962 Cincinnati Royals (jayatsena)
? 1961-1962 Philadelphia Warriors (jayatsena)
? 1959-1960 Boston Celtics (RF10)
? 1957-1958 St. Louis Hawks (jayatsena)
? 1955-1956 Philadelphia Warriors (johnpipe)
? 1954-1955 Syracuse Nationals (jayatsena)
? 1954-1955 Fort Wayne Pistons (jayatsena)
? 1951-1952 Minneapolis Lakers (jayatsena)
? 1950-1951 Rochester Royals (johnpipe)
? 1947-1948 Baltimore Bullets (johnpipe)
? 1946-1947 Chicago Stags (johnpipe)
? 1946-1947 Philadelphia Warriors (johnpipe)

How do we even get these teams? I have the game but I'm unsure how to get these teams.


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KingCharles34

All Star
Looks like they're not actually on the game, i have it too. And i just lost to Houston by 11, mother f*ck jeremy lin. He had 24 pts, 9asts and 8 rbs. Melo had 38 though
 

Crazy⑧s

Evacuee
Who's on PS3?

I just played my first 2K game ever, and trounced the Gacers by a comfortable 19. Funnily enough, STAT was my go to scorer! He had 11 boards and 4 blocks to go with 27 points. An omen!? :lol:

I had no idea how detailed everything was going to be. I must have paused the game 30-40 times to look up what to do offensively.

You can really see the differences in capabilities on there. Kidd's passing is far and away better than anyone else's out there, and Chandler's defensive reactions were unmatched by anyone.

I'm loving reviving the PS3!
 

JaYnYcE

Benchwarmer
I haven't lost yet. Melo never misses, Shump is consistent and the overall game is awesome. I'm bummed that the rumored teams won't be there.


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MeloforMayor

BALL DON'T LIE
The gameplay has been great for the most part... but when I tried to play as the cheat it was too damn easy. Even in hall of fame mode. You can just literally force your way to a dunk 90% of the time.

Xbox gamer tag: craptron

Hit me up fellas (no homo)
 

knicksman20

Benchwarmer
Crazy⑧s;249026 said:
Who's on PS3?

I just played my first 2K game ever, and trounced the Gacers by a comfortable 19. Funnily enough, STAT was my go to scorer! He had 11 boards and 4 blocks to go with 27 points. An omen!? :lol:

I had no idea how detailed everything was going to be. I must have paused the game 30-40 times to look up what to do offensively.

You can really see the differences in capabilities on there. Kidd's passing is far and away better than anyone else's out there, and Chandler's defensive reactions were unmatched by anyone.

I'm loving reviving the PS3!

Really? I've been playing the 2K series since the original Dreamcast days. It by FAR blew all other simulation basketball games out of the water. I stopped playing EA basketball games since the original 2k; no joke
 

KingCharles34

All Star
^ Me too knicksman20

Theres still some similarities the original NBA2K, its stayed true to its core mostly improving the graphics more then anything else. As soon as it first dropped it was instantly the most realistic basketball game i had ever played and every year its gotten a little better.

I finally won a game tonight, im playing every team from least to best. I beat the Magic and im playing on all-star

Felton had 17 assists for me :shock2:
 

Crazy⑧s

Evacuee
^ Me too knicksman20

Theres still some similarities the original NBA2K, its stayed true to its core mostly improving the graphics more then anything else. As soon as it first dropped it was instantly the most realistic basketball game i had ever played and every year its gotten a little better.

I finally won a game tonight, im playing every team from least to best. I beat the Magic and im playing on all-star

Felton had 17 assists for me :shock2:

What are you playing, KS3? I'm running Starter difficulty (I think it's called), 7 minute quarters, no injuries, league standard rules (3 sec O&D violation etc).

I don't shoot a lot of 3s, and have gotten used to using "L2" + right stick combinations to shoot. Melo is beastly! I shoot a lot of turn around jumpers with him on the block. STAT's not bad, but can only hit a face up really.

I'm having little luck with Chandler. Doesn't rebound particularly well or block shots.

My preferred line up is:

Chandler
STAT
Melo
Brewer
Shump.

That defensive back court f*cks sh*t up out there, and they get out on the break and both can sky. I post up Melo all the time and run the Horn play using Melo as the receiver more often than anything else. I also post up STAT, but he has a tendency to shoot too many hooks. They're reliable, but they don't fit his true game, which is a shame because he needs a reliable back down hook like a rapist needs roofees.
 

KingCharles34

All Star
I have it for 360 and all star mode is the 3rd toughest out of 5 levels of difficulty my version. Thats what i played 2k11 on and when i got this game i just said f*ck it, im gonna try to pick up where i left off. It took a little time but I've now beaten the 5 worst teams on the game including Houston. It took me 3 tries to do it and a game winning 3 pointer from Carmelo. I owe Melo for life now, even if he plays bad ill never say anything bad about him again. 34pts 5rbs and 5asts. I also got 21 from Stat and 20 from JR Smith. Shump was big too, he got me 12 pts and 10 asts. Lin only had 10 points this time :)

Im having a tough time with Chandler too, Cambys outplaying him. I did have one big game with Chandler though, I gotta look for him under the rim more. I think it helps if u can pound it inside early and get Stat and chandler going. At least it did on 2k11 for me, not so far on this game.

I actually dont use Brewer that much, i just recently started using Shump at point guard a little more. I go with...

Felton Kidd Shumpert
Shump JR
Carmelo Shumpert
Stat and Novak
Chandler and Camby

When i play better offensive teams ill probably use Brewer now but aside from the 5 worst teams the only other team i played was the Nets when i first got the game. Oh, and i play with 10 minute quarters. It takes me an hour to play a game. If I was playing top 10 teams i would probably get raped. With these 2K games they're so realistic. You get better the more u play, I finally got good with JR Smith on 2k11 shortly before 2k13 came out and I've been using him since we signed him. The ally oops on this game are real nice, they get me up out of my seat
 

metrocard

Legend
my player mode freezes up on me, It's happening mostly to people who have the 4GB Xbox, you need to have a HDD drive for some reason. Even if you use a large capacity USB drive and install the game it won't work.
I'ma just play regular games and gaining VC coins/points to use on MyPlayer for when this issue is fixed.
 

knicksman20

Benchwarmer
^ Me too knicksman20

Theres still some similarities the original NBA2K, its stayed true to its core mostly improving the graphics more then anything else. As soon as it first dropped it was instantly the most realistic basketball game i had ever played and every year its gotten a little better.

I finally won a game tonight, im playing every team from least to best. I beat the Magic and im playing on all-star

Felton had 17 assists for me :shock2:

Definitely! Anytime I play the latest 2K game; I get that same feel as the Dreamcast version. I can't believe it's 13 years later & the franchise is still great.
 

Munchen13

Benchwarmer
I am hooked to MyCAREER mode. I play as a point guard. I was drafted by the celtics(yikes) then I demanded a trade to the knicks. And after a long wait as being the 6th man, i finally took kidd's place as the starting pg.

And man oh man, do I dish a lot. I broke dohun's record which was 22 assists for the knicks with a 24 assists game.

I am loving this mode
 

Crazy⑧s

Evacuee
Has everyone been using the 95 Knicks team?

I'm using them in Playoff Mode against the Celtics ATM.

Ewing f'ing dominates!!!! No '99 team though sadly.

I've also just thrown STAT on the back burner and am starting Sheed in my season.
 
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