NBA 2K18 Review: 5 Ups & 2 Downs

4. This Is NBA Basketball

This also applies to the situations after tip-off, as players act like they do in real-life games. Steph Curry raises his hand with his finger up when he's calling for the ball, LeBron James attempts a spectacular dunk when he's going to the basket, Russell Westbrook is unstoppable inside, etc.

If you have a superstar on your team, be prepared for him to perform their signature moves, whether it's an actual play or a celebration after a made basket.

There are more interviews, more NBA Wired-like moments involving the coaches and there's also more on-court sounds you should really enjoy. For example, when one of your players, say J.R. Smith, is taking the position to shoot from the corner, you may hear "J.R. from the wing" shouted by one of your players, which is the game's way of suggesting the best play for your team.

Give Smith the ball and he'll most likely make that shot. Brilliant.