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Oncologist_4_Kids_MD
July 30th, 2007, 02:02 PM
First of all, Michael Jordan has always had licensing issues with videogames.

Up until 1993, Micheal appeared in all regular basketball games such as EA's Lakers vs Celtics series and their NBA showdown game.

In 1992 and on, Midway/Acclaim debuted their NBA JAM Franchise and Michael Jordan was absent from the games.
For NBA Live 1996 and other games such as IN THE ZONE and KOBE COURTSIDE, Michael Jordan began to be replaced with the player "ROSTER GUARD 99" as he was charging a premium for his likeness to be used in a game (but was still part of the NBAPA).

2000:
Michael Jordan signed a 10 year deal with EA to be in the game as a legend.
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/717K3FND1GL._AA280_.gif

2001: (I want to forget these Wizards years)
Michael Jordan returns to the NBA (and rejoins the NBAPA) and is surprisingly in non-EA games. The contract with EA is put on hold since MJ is an active NBA player.
http://media.dreamcast.ign.com/media/016/016849/img_1291935.html

2004:
Michael Jordan is retired (AGAIN) and resumes his deal with EA and appears as a legend in NBA street volume 2.
http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lscreen/210289l1.jpg

2007:
It is my understanding that MJ signed the 10 year deal with EA in 2000 and it was put aside and resumed in 2004. If my math and logic are correct, MJ is still under contract with EA.

I have never played EA games since Live on my SUPER NES, so can anyone confirm that MJ has been in recent NBA Lives as a Legend or the Latest NBA STREET (I know the shoes are)????

If he is under contract, I don't understand why EA has not been using him. Any info is appreciated.

Good to see Jordan Brand with 2k again.
NJake
July 30th, 2007, 02:04 PM
Yeah id like to see him on 2k8
The_Diplomat
July 30th, 2007, 02:07 PM
It dont matter, MessenjahMatt can create him
nbastevenash
July 30th, 2007, 03:43 PM
i think the only reason we got the shoes was because
chris paul is part of team jordan
MessenjahMatt
July 30th, 2007, 03:49 PM
I wish one of Jordan's sons was a big 2K fan and begged his dad to let 2K use him ha. Jordan signature shots and dunks with his tounge out..... that would be the greatest.
©I34 of ®@P┬o®z
July 30th, 2007, 04:05 PM
I wish one of Jordan's sons was a big 2K fan and begged his dad to let 2K use him ha. Jordan signature shots and dunks with his tounge out..... that would be the greatest.
Ha ha, that would be sick!
Your Jordan is insane LOL
Jaitsu
July 30th, 2007, 04:35 PM
i think the only reason we got the shoes was because
chris paul is part of team jordan

so is melo, ray allen etc etc
AxionJackson24
July 30th, 2007, 04:38 PM
I doubt he has a contract with EA. EA just prolly caughed up cash to put him in those games in the 2000s. If he was under contract 2k wouldnt have had him in, i think it was 2k3 or 4? I know he was in one of those games on the Wiz.
©I34 of ®@P┬o®z
July 30th, 2007, 04:51 PM
it was 2k3
Oncologist_4_Kids_MD
July 30th, 2007, 04:55 PM
The post clearly mentions Jordan's presence in the 2k games during his Wizards days.

The contract was delayed due to him being in the NBAPA. Players Association.
nbastevenash
July 30th, 2007, 05:13 PM
so is melo, ray allen etc etc
but chris paul is on the cover
AxionJackson24
July 30th, 2007, 05:52 PM
Just go to Create a player....and Voila!! MJ23!! like 100s of people have done.

If he was still playing, and still in his prime, and not in the game. That would for sure suck to not have the leagues most dominate player in the game. But ya... doesnt really matter seein is he isnt playing anymore! Live in the present not in the past. Unless of course they put in some Classic Teams, with there full rosters. THatd be sweet. Some of the old Bulls/Knicks, Bulls/Jazz games were amazing.
jumpman1984
July 31st, 2007, 07:51 PM
Just go to Create a player....and Voila!! MJ23!! like 100s of people have done.

If he was still playing, and still in his prime, and not in the game. That would for sure suck to not have the leagues most dominate player in the game. But ya... doesnt really matter seein is he isnt playing anymore! Live in the present not in the past. Unless of course they put in some Classic Teams, with there full rosters. THatd be sweet. Some of the old Bulls/Knicks, Bulls/Jazz games were amazing.

that wold be a great idea:thumbsup:
NJake
July 31st, 2007, 07:53 PM
Michael Jordan wasnt as good as Michael Cooper.

































NOT!