2K10 association. Had the option of doing one with 2K10 or 2K11 after
this happened to me sometime ago. Decided to go with 2K10 since I'm familiar with it, I only had 5 seasons under 2K11 as compared to 30 seasons with 2K10 and I really wanted to see the end of 2K's Association mode.
Already 30 years into association again. Despite that, no one from the generics are particularly dominant like the way we have seen Shaq, Jordan, Durant, Rose, Wade, or Dwight (LeBron is different, he's on a Wilt level).
I decided to make the highest rated prospects (84 ovr) in the recent draft class to be a copy (ratings and tendency-wise) of certain legends. I renamed a PG to be John Earving and a SG to be Jordan Michaels with their corresponding edit and limited both with 89 overall (they are still rookies).
Earving's rookie per game stats are pretty much close to the legend he's supposed to copy, except for the scoring and steals. He's leading the Lakers to top in the West. Haven't played them yet so I don't know if he plays like the legend.
Michaels' scoring, rebounds, and assists are a bit off compared to the original. I played against them and he played more like Kobe with the way he jacked up shots. Pretty unstoppable though when he drives to the lane especially in the fast break and surprised me with some alley-oop moments. Bulls are currently 3rd in the East.
Maybe a little bit of tweaks to their ratings and tendencies after their rookie season to make them play like the real deal.
Next up: C named Neal Cash, SF James LeBeau (from France!), and PF Barry Charles in the succeeding draft classes if the highest rated prospects are in those positions mentioned. It's going to be a fun final 10 years in my association.