10 Best Basketball Video Games Of All Time

6. NBA Live 2005

LeBron James, NBA 2K17
Electronic Arts

From all the NBA Live games of the previous decade, this one is singled out because of the introduction of the All Star Weekend, including the Slam Dunk contest and the Three Point Shootout. The former was especially well executed; though it was limited compared to the one in present NBA 2K games, it was more intuitive and natural.

The Dynasty Mode was rebuilt and players could simulate not only whole games, but quarters as well, which allowed them to jump into the action when the game was on the line. The gamer could stay up-to-date by being notified of various happenings around his virtual league. There was also scouting of prospects, which made the GM experience more real.

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