Days ago, 2K Sports revealed that USA Basketball coach will join in NBA 2K17. Mike Krzyzewski, the famous USA Basketball coach and Duke University, will take the stage of NBA 2K17, is also his first time of NBA 2K series.
The legendary coach Krzyzewski, or “Coach K” as he’s widely known, will appear on the sidelines coaching the 2016 USA Basketball Men’s National Team in the forthcoming game. His likeness will also be found in a revamped tutorial mode focusing on teaching fundamental basketball strategies including pick NBA 2K17 MT 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 has coached the USA Basketball Men’s National Team to four straight international tournament gold medals since 2008. “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 the legendary Michael Jordan; as well as 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 NBA 2K17 MT Coins on the USAB 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 USAB’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, on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms from September 16. There’s also the NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition will be available in digital on PlayStation 4 system and Xbox One, the physical edition is exclusive to GAME in the UK.
It’s also available for pre-order that NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition Gold, which is offering fans the ultimate value with all of the regular NBA 2K17 Legend Edition contents plus bonus items.
Keep eyes on the game, waiting for new features!