First post, for the Tutorial, but I actually got good info out of this thread before even looking into the game. Offensive Flow (seems like a Chemistry to me so far) seems to have a major impact, so just having talent isn't enough. I could see alot of players jumping right in (no tutorial) and missing that, looking strictly at the Talent. And maybe you can 'build' that Flow over time, but they probably quit when those 'studs' under-perform without understanding why.
I also like seeing that, under the right situation, you can do things such as placing a Center at Small Forward and get positive results. I would like to think it is because he (A) had a 'European Style' Center that could play perimeter ball or (B) he used an Offense that kept the SF inside more often and exploited the size advantage that would bring.
Looks like there are a million ways to play the game, and at least a dozen ways to win (until you come against that team with just the right set up to break up your perfection), and I'm really looking forward to it. Threads like this one really help peek the interest, I can't wait to get started... but will finish the Tutorial first. LOL!