[Azyiu]

This story on ESPN.com does NOT exaggerate the hype ESPN - Yao vs. Yi likely to dwarf even Super Bowl ratings - NBA

There is just a buzz about this Bucks @ Rockets game tomorrow here in Hong Kong. This is going to be the most hyped regular season game that might mean nothing since Shaq vs. Yao back in the 02 - 03 season.

@ Mr.Blackcock

Off topic, dude. So you still play the 2K7 or have you bought the 2K8 yet? I haven't bought the 2K8 for the PS3 yet, since I just started the playoffs. Man, I don't know about you, but I noticed the AI in 2K7 is extremely stupid. Classic example, I am in the first round against the Spurs. Ginobili was out in both game 1 and 2 due to injury, and Brent Barry played in his place. And for the first time in like ever, I actually have troubles stopping him!!! And going into game 3 the series is tied at 1-1 (I barely beat them in game 2).

I was expecting some real competition in both game 3 & 4, especially when Ginobili is back. Guess what? I barely have to guard him at all, and in game 4 he took a grand total of 2 shots and making just one. I am like WTF? Stupid computer, put Barry in, I am bored here!!!

Oh, and for 2 "seasons" in a row, I also noticed my players tend to get tired much easier and sooner during the playoffs. Did you notice that in 2K7 as well?

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

@ Mr.Blackcock

Off topic, dude. So you still play the 2K7 or have you bought the 2K8 yet? I haven't bought the 2K8 for the PS3 yet, since I just started the playoffs. Man, I don't know about you, but I noticed the AI in 2K7 is extremely stupid. Classic example, I am in the first round against the Spurs. Ginobili was out in both game 1 and 2 due to injury, and Brent Barry played in his place. And for the first time in like ever, I actually have troubles stopping him!!! And going into game 3 the series is tied at 1-1 (I barely beat them in game 2).

I was expecting some real competition in both game 3 & 4, especially when Ginobili is back. Guess what? I barely have to guard him at all, and in game 4 he took a grand total of 2 shots and making just one. I am like WTF? Stupid computer, put Barry in, I am bored here!!!

Oh, and for 2 "seasons" in a row, I also noticed my players tend to get tired much easier and sooner during the playoffs. Did you notice that in 2K7 as well?

Fuck Yi. That is all.

I actually play 2k8 on ps2 dude. The a.i is greatly improved. its seriously an outstanding game even on ps2. I bet it kills on ps3. I would definatly run out and get it. its only 30 bucks for ps2 man. best bball game yet.

[zimbloth]

NBA 2k8 on XB360 is brilliant. Way better than 2k7.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

Fuck Yi. That is all.

I actually play 2k8 on ps2 dude. The a.i is greatly improved. its seriously an outstanding game even on ps2. I bet it kills on ps3. I would definatly run out and get it. its only 30 bucks for ps2 man. best bball game yet.

Yeah, I don't expect that Bucks @ Rockets game to be too exciting, to tell you the truth. For one thing, I don't see Yao guarding Yi, if at all. If I have to guess, the only interesting match up would be T-Mac vs. Redd.

About 2K8, yeah, I am actually looking forward to playing it too. But that's just me, I want to finish my current playoffs run before getting it. I just know if I have it now, I won't even touch 2K7 at all. Yeah, in about a week or so, my 2K7 will turn into a dust collector.

[GH0STrider]

That's the point of getting the new game though man. I pretty much play 2k into the ground and when the new one comes out then last years collects dust. I would sell them to a game store but I would probably only get a buck or 2 at best. Not really worth me driving to the store in the first place.

[GH0STrider]

How 'bout marbury? Where does he think he is going to go and return to his all-star form? No one is going to sign someone bitching about playing time and has diminishing skills.

[Azyiu]

My thought exactly. What pissed me off the most is he said he cannot be a "effective" player if he is not starting. That is a total BS in my book. When you are making close to $21M per year playing ball, you g-damn well prepared for any situation, starting or not. It is bitches like Marbury that give the L a bad name.

Off topic:

Yo, Mr.Blackcock, I heard Yi is not in 2K8 for the PS2. That's weird, since he is in the 360 version... well, I still haven't got my copy for the PS3 yet, but I kind of hope he IS in that version. Anyhoo, how's your association doing in 2K8? What are some of the differences in this one, dude?

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

My thought exactly. What pissed me off the most is he said he cannot be a "effective" player if he is not starting. That is a total BS in my book. When you are making close to $21M per year playing ball, you g-damn well prepared for any situation, starting or not. It is bitches like Marbury that give the L a bad name.

Off topic:

Yo, Mr.Blackcock, I heard Yi is not in 2K8 for the PS2. That's weird, since he is in the 360 version... well, I still haven't got my copy for the PS3 yet, but I kind of hope he IS in that version. Anyhoo, how's your association doing in 2K8? What are some of the differences in this one, dude?

Marbury isn't really an effective player period. Every team he has played for has dramtically improved once he was traded. That is proof. I bet the knicks turn into a 50 win team once that jackass leaves. He doesn't even have passion for the nba anymore, I remember reading that he wanted to play for italy once his contact is up. He will be 32 then. That is pretty shitty. At 32 he should have a few good years left in him and should be fighting for a ring somewhere. The guy is an overpaid jerkoff. It's fucking sad. I would give anything to have the talent he has. More so I would give anything to play in the nba. Let alone be an allstar and always start.

as for 2k8- The a.i is greatly improved for the ps2. The reason yi is not in the game is because 2k sports has a deadline for the rosters and players. Since yi held out for so long they didn't know wether he would be in the nba or go back to china. Even though the bucks would have his rights I think because he would go play for china that 2ksports would not have the right to put him in the game. As for 360 having him- keep in mind they put a lot more work into the new generation game systems. the ps2 version is a like a moderatly updated 2k7. There announcers have some new things to say, the a.i is improved, the rosters are accurate for the most part, the graphics are improved, jerseys are updated. (except toronto! They still have the purple in the jersey! wtf!), ect. The next generation systems supposivly have all the allstar weekend activites- all the ps2 has is the all star game itself.

as for my association-
I started out as the cavs. i went 10-0 and got bored. So i quit and picked up as the 76ers. They were 3-13 when I got to them. I went 12-1 to catch the 8th seed in the playoffs. ( I only play 29 game seasons, hey it's all about the playoffs anyway!) I am going against the top seeded knicks. In game one i beat the hell out of them. 114-81. I play on the level right below hall of fame. I think it is time to up it.

All in all - I bet the next generation is much more fun and accurate. but for 30 bucks it is well worth it for ps2. probably the best 30 bucks I have spent this year. I am poor though and haven't bought much.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

Marbury isn't really an effective player period... I remember reading that he wanted to play for italy once his contact is up. He will be 32 then. That is pretty shitty. At 32 he should have a few good years left in him and should be fighting for a ring somewhere. The guy is an overpaid jerkoff....

You spoke the truth, brotha! I never liked the guy, even when I still lived in AZ and attained Suns games regularly back then. Back on opening night 2003, the Suns gave away these T-shirt with players' number and name on the back. They gave me a #3 Marbury T-shirt, and I immediately asked a guy to trade his #31 Marion with me... that tells you how much I like him, man.

If he wants to play in Europe and enjoy life after the NBA, that's cool and I respect his decision. But the truth is, you HAVE to be an idiot to say it out loud to the media when you are still under contract. I ain't no ball playa, but at least I knew that is some stupid shit to say.

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

as for 2k8- The a.i is greatly improved for the ps2.

That is all I needed to hear.

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

as for my association-
I started out as the cavs. i went 10-0 and got bored. So i quit and picked up as the 76ers. They were 3-13 when I got to them. I went 12-1 to catch the 8th seed in the playoffs. ( I only play 29 game seasons, hey it's all about the playoffs anyway!) I am going against the top seeded knicks. In game one i beat the hell out of them. 114-81. I play on the level right below hall of fame. I think it is time to up it.

All in all - I bet the next generation is much more fun and accurate. but for 30 bucks it is well worth it for ps2. probably the best 30 bucks I have spent this year. I am poor though and haven't bought much.

What?! No Bulls for you? What's up, dude? Well, actually for me, I am still think who I should be playing as. It will be either the Lakers, the Suns or the Magic. No way in hell I am ever gonna play as the Knicks!!! BTW, you are a wuss, dude. I always start off on the HOF level no matter what. I remember when I first got the 2K7 and regularly got beaten by 50 pts or so, but I never backed off. NOW I am regularly beating them Spurs by 50 pts!!!

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

What?! No Bulls for you? What's up, dude? Well, actually for me, I am still think who I should be playing as. It will be either the Lakers, the Suns or the Magic. No way in hell I am ever gonna play as the Knicks!!! BTW, you are a wuss, dude. I always start off on the HOF level no matter what. I remember when I first got the 2K7 and regularly got beaten by 50 pts or so, but I never backed off. NOW I am regularly beating them Spurs by 50 pts!!!

I worked my way up from the easiest level. I'm going up to hof now. I always play as the bulls, I wanted a different challange. I know the team so well it's not funny. Plus I wanted to have a post presence.