Hours ago, NBA 2K Twitter account released a photo with Throwback hint:
“Now in @NBA2K_MyTEAM: Throwback @Sixers & @Suns! Open packs for a chance to collect & play with Dr. J (reward), Dan Majerle & much more!”
All signs point to the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns being included in this week’s round of NBA 2K17 Throwback Thursday packs. Earlier today, the NBA 2K17 MyTeam Twitter account dropped this hint:
“The name of both teams’ cities starts with the same letter — and both collections include fathers of NBA players (one currently active).”
Two other hints followed. The first one said that Team A has had two players who would eventually go on to coach the franchise. Meanwhile, Team B has two players who have played for the franchise multiple times.
SIXERS AND SUNS LIKELY TO BE FEATURED IN NBA 2K17 THROWBACK THURSDAY PACKS
The second hint said that Team A has a player whose nickname shares a “strange connection” with a new movie. Meanwhile, Team B has a player known for “bringing the thunder.”
The latter is easily the most telling sign that the packs will feature the Sixers and Suns. The “strange connection” being referred to is undoubtedly Dr. Strange, Marvel’s latest film– which hits theatres tomorrow. In the NBA, there’s only one doctor that 2K could be referring to: Dr. J himself, Julius Erving. As for the player who “brought the thunder,” that is definitely former Phoenix Suns forward “Thunder” Dan Majerle.
Erving played for both the Sixers and New York Nets during his storied NBA career, while Majerle also had stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. However, the first hint about the two cities sharing the same first letter points to Philly and Phoenix getting the nod.
Based on these facts, it looks like a sure thing to us. Are you excited to crack open some throwback Sixers and Suns packs tomorrow?
Thunder Dan, The Dragon and The Brazilian Blur available now in the new Throwback Packs of The Suns while the historic Sixers collection includes a pass-first PG (Maurice Cheeks), former #1 Pick (Doug Collins) and a 20 & 10 PF (George McGinnis).
Which players would you like to see in it? Let us know what you think of this. Stay tuned to U4NBA for more news on NBA 2K17 and more.
