He Got Game

Dream Team 2K13 | HipHopWired

As you've probably heard, Jay-Z is the 'executive producer' of NBA 2K13. Up to this point, the only reason to care has been the improved soundtrack for this year. Now, though, we find out that Jay has supposedly orchestrated the inclusion of both the 2012 and 1992 olympic teams. Hopefully this sets the record straight about which team was better, in case you actually believe this year's team could beat the original 'Dream Team.'

The most interesting part of this story is the inclusion of Charles Barkley and the absence of Scottie Pippen. Sir Charles is not a member of the NBA's Retired Player Association, (which is a thing, btw) so he had to negotiate separately, but will be included in the game. Pippen, however, will not. This is weird because he is a member of the association, so you would assume he would have the same deal as any other member. I have a feeling that Jordan may have pulled a few strings on this one. Remember earlier this year, when Scottie made the statement that Lebron might be better than Mike? Something tells me His Airness wanted to make a statement, but not you know, with his words and stuff. Since MJ and Jay seem to have pretty similar career management styles, I'm sure Jay was on board with the move.

If anything, Jay is likely taking notes. He's probably already planning a Rocafella Records greatest hits album with 9 Memph Bleek tracks and no Beans or Freeway.