I think the mode is pretty solid, other than the load times. I'm getting used to it, though. I'm definitely seeing two full seasons through with my Lakers and Spurs. With me being done with 2K (beat the Cavs, woo!) Live is going to be my main sports focus. The upgradeable skills feature seems nice. There's a lot that I like about the menus, honestly.
I recommend the T'Wolves. I got drafted there and am enjoying The One a good deal, and the street ball stuff too.
LUT is even growing on me. I shredded the Warriors with Harden (don't look right in a Lakers jersey!) and the challenges seem really neat and I see the effort. Can't wait to take on Ginobili & Dirk... For beating the Warriors, I got Durant for two games and LeBron for Christmas I guess?
Anyway, officially started my Franchise w/LAL for good this time now that all real-life trades are done. I got some ideas. Beat the Clippers. I chose to start with the current roster (even though it only gave me 2 million in cap space). I think it's *unlikely* that Isaiah Thomas sticks around or re-signs with the Lakers (but even he says he'd like to show them reason to sign him back), but I'm giving it a shot with Lonzo at SG (as they no longer have Clarkson around). First game was somewhat promising. Glad they kept Randle... I could've shredded Lopez and Thomas but reckoned I'd go with the current roster and just fiddle with it in-season.
I think I might make a trade. Most likely going to cut Deng. I might even bring back D'Angelo, lol.
And most of all--CAN'T WAIT--to start back with my Spurs. I gotta wait, though, cuz I typically sign some new players or make "offseason" trades to continue my narrative as it were a continuous Spurs team over the years (from NBA Live 10-2K14-2K16-2K17-Live 18). I think I might go for Avery Bradley or other "Spurs"-ish players that might make sense. Almost time for Tony Parker to call it quits. Already retired Ginobili even though he just won't stop in RL, lol. Still rolling with Gasol (signed him first before the actual Spurs did, haha). But basically, looking forward to it. Already got a separate roster file ready to tweak for any new players/trades I make before launching the franchise.
I'm just happy that Live is back. Hopefully, they're back-back!