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.