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[Update] NBA 2K17 Gets U.S. Men's Basketball Teams
Update: 2K has informed us that while Charles Barkley is indeed included in the 1992 Dream Team deal, he will not be appearing in any other historic teams he's played on.
Original Story: NBA 2K17 is not only getting the 2016 Men's USA Basketball team, but also the famed 1992 USA Dream Team featuring Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson.
As part of the deal, USA basketball and famed Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will also be in the game, and is featured in a new tutorial mode. A bigger plus for players is that fact that the Dream Team is the full roster – including Charles Barkley.
To get Sir Charles and the rest of the Dream Team – as well as a USA Basketball MyPlayer jersey – you have to pre-order the title.
Further details such as the length of the partnership and the modes involved were not announced.
[Source: 2K Sports]
Our Take
With the inclusion of Barkley, we wonder if this paves the way for his historic Suns and 76ers teams to be in the game as well.
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