PHOTOS: 'NBA Live 16' butchers player avatars
It wasn't supposed to be this way.
People were supposed to be able to play the "NBA Live 16" demo as their favorite players, not as their low-budget alternatives.
Only one question for the game developers: Who hurt you, fam?
Dirk Nowitzki
The flow is looking nice, though.
NBA Live turned Dirk into Nicholas Cage. This is horrifying. pic.twitter.com/wSWY04KOz2
— Tim Cato (@tim_cato) September 18, 2015
Trey Lyles
So much forehead.
.@Cosmis "yo what does Trey Lyles look like" "I dunno prolly a cross b/n Mini-Me and Montel Williams" "say no more" pic.twitter.com/rmCNWeycaW
— Mark Russell Pereira (@Mark_R_Pereira) September 18, 2015
Mitch McGary
McGary looks as though he's lived a hard life.
Washed Mitch McGary pic.twitter.com/oGWTgU4DfF
— Professor Big Tweets (@HoosierWolves) September 18, 2015
J.J. Redick
He's unhappy and he should be.
Is this real??? @NBA2K. I look like I just spent two weeks in Vegas without sleeping. pic.twitter.com/NGdid5JWag
— JJ Redick (@JJRedick) September 19, 2015
Tyus Jones
Jones with the retro cut.
NBA Live 16 Tyus Jones is not realistic pic.twitter.com/mLcSNNoHim
— Professor Big Tweets (@HoosierWolves) September 18, 2015
Luke Babbitt
WHO DID THIS FAM pic.twitter.com/IFcIZkzkYh
— Friendly Bounce (@FriendlyBounce) September 18, 2015
Willie Cauley-Stein
What happened here?
nailed it pic.twitter.com/zMtzl5I5IN
— Friendly Bounce (@FriendlyBounce) September 18, 2015
K.J. McDaniels
@Cosmis i am dead pic.twitter.com/PNrPUJ4bNJ
— Tim Cato (@tim_cato) September 18, 2015
Mario Hezonja
Angry elf Mario.
NOOOO pic.twitter.com/ZujCg6UFST
— Tim Cato (@tim_cato) September 18, 2015
Larry Nance Jr.
Gotta go generic for Nance Jr. because graphics are hard.
Wait a goddamned minute… pic.twitter.com/IjuW3WmF9p
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) September 18, 2015
Everyone, including Rudy Gobert, wants answers.