Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl & TATWZA
Apart from its reasonable facsimile of professional basketball, one of the most exciting parts of the “NBA 2K12” video game is its legends challenge feature in which gamers can play as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and 12 other Hall of Famers. Plus, as you unlock those legends, they can play with and against current players, too.
2K Sports wasn’t content to limit their list of legends, though, so they’ve now added 45 more. You can find the full list after the jump (via EOB), complete with Hall of Fame shoo-ins, fan favorites, and one peculiar inclusion.
Complete List of New Legends
| George Mikan (1951Â Lakers) | David Thompson (1978Â Nuggets) | Derek Harper (1990Â Mavericks) |
| Bob Cousy (1957Â Celtics) | Jamaal Wilkes (1981 Lakers) | Tom Chambers (1990Â Suns) |
| Bob Pettit (1959Â Hawks) | Jack Sikma (1982 Sonics) | Kevin Johnson (1990 Suns) |
| Nate Thurmond (1967Â Warriors) | Alex English (1983 Nuggets) | Reggie Lewis (1993 Celtics) |
| Lenny Wilkens (1968 Hawks) | Adrian Dantley (1984Â Jazz) | Dan Majerle (1993 Suns) |
| Dave Bing (1968Â Pistons) | Bernard King (1984Â Knicks) | Kenny Anderson (1994Â Nets) |
| Wes Unseld (1969 Bullets) | Rolando Blackman (1984 Mavericks) | Cedric Ceballos (1994 Suns) |
| Connie Hawkins (1970 Suns) | Kiki Vandeweghe (1984 Nuggets) | Dee Brown (1995 Celtics) |
| Dave Cowens (1973 Celtics) | Mark Eaton (1985 Jazz) | Gheorge Muresan (1996 Bullets) |
| Tiny Archibald (1973 Kings) | Sleepy Floyd (1987 Warriors) | Glen Rice (1997Â Hornets) |
| Spencer Haywood (1973 Sonics) | Fat Lever (1988 Nuggets) | Shawn Bradley (1997 Mavericks) |
| Bob McAdoo (1975 Braves) | Mark Jackson (1989 Knicks) | Steve Smith (1998 Hawks) |
| Elvin Hayes (1975 Bullets) | Kenny Walker (1989 Knicks) | Jalen Rose (2001Â Pacers) |
| Rick Barry (1975 Warriors) | Dale Ellis (1989 Sonics) | Jamal Mashburn (2003 Hornets) |
| Bob Lanier (1977 Pistons) | Artis Gilmore (1978Â Bulls) | Yao Ming |
SOURCES: Eric Freeman / YAHOO SPORTS & Matt Moore / CBS SPORTS
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“Check out NBA 2K12’s “”Legends Showcase”” DLC in action! Are you ready to take it to the streets of New York City and end the debate of who the greatest team of all time is?
