The 'potential' stat is now limited and restricts the overall level a player can grow to, rather than increasing as the player improves (as happened in previous NBA 2K titles).

a new way of passing by holding a trigger and pressing a control stick in the direction the player want to pass (includes blind passes).

New signature skills, including an exclusive pre-order 'LeBron Coast to Coast' skill (Speed, Quickness and Ball-Handling attributes are boosted 4 points and the shot penalty enforced for hitting a defender is decreased), One Man Fastbreak (a speed and handling increase on a fastbreak), Pick Dodger (player doesn't get caught on screens), Tenacious Rebounder (increase in rebounding skill), Flashy Passer (less likelihood of a 'flashy pass' going astray - see below), Screen Outlet/Pick & Roll Maestro (skills which give boosts in pick and roll situations).

'LeBron: Path to Greatness' mode, which is not found on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game, is reminiscent of a cut-down version of NBA 2K11 's Jordan Challenge, where players get to control LeBron James' career in an alternate future of the NBA from the 2013–14 to the 2019–20 season as they attempt to win multiple rings (although his future is laid out by the game and choices are limited).

Additions and changes Īs well as the aforementioned new soundtrack and inclusion of EuroLeague teams (at the expense of the 'Celeb' team, 'Team USA', 'Dream Team' and 2001–2002 Sacramento Kings classic squad), several new changes have been made since 2K13: Shortly after release, the game was the best-selling sports game on 8th-consoles. USA Today 's Brett Molina rated the game 3.5 out of 4 stars, noting that the game's new dribble and shoot mechanics may be simpler to newcomers, but frustrating to veteran gamers. Tom McShea of GameSpot rated the game an 8.0 praising the game as well but criticizing designing of the game. Ryan McCaffrey of IGN rated the game a 9.3 praising the gameplay saying, 'With just enough new features, and tighter-than-ever gameplay, NBA 2K14 tops its predecessors and competitors. NBA 2K14 received 'generally favorable' reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. 'I love that I'm the first NBA 2K cover athlete to choose the soundtrack.' '2K is letting me take control of some important elements in NBA 2K14, including this year's soundtrack,' James said in a statement. NBA 2K14 features soundtrack hand-picked by LeBron James.

national basketball team found in 2K13, beginning with Live 08 and ending with Live 10. This marks the first time EuroLeague teams have appeared in the NBA 2K series, similar to EA's NBA Live series, which included FIBA teams and also the U.S. On J2K Sports and EuroLeague signed an exclusive multi-year deal to include teams in the game.

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