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3.41 average rating based on 283 ratings
It is the very best out of the box gameplay for 2k games and by far the most realistic gameplay against the AI you will ever experience in a basketball sim game. The offline experience is so enjoyable and I still play it with it being the gold standard to what all other baskeball games are compared to. My first one and still the best one I have ever played.
This game is amazing, except for Spike Lee's take on MyCareer. I was okay with the lack of choices, but after grinding through way too many long, drawn out story scenes I have grown to despise this story. From the disjointed to outlandish acting and directing, it really does stink. Besides that, this is by far the best sports game I have ever played. Players move realistically, graphics and cutscenes are crisp and beautiful. Love this game.