NBA 2K17 is once again a strong, diverse title that beautifully represents the style and culture of professional basketball and caters to a number of play styles.

Superb in-game presentation; Smooth; smart gameplay; Massively diverse options; Tremendous depth of skills and playcalling

Buggier than its predecessors; Overwhelming to newcomers; Has its hand out for money at all times

For the past several years, all other sports games have been judged by NBA 2K's standards. It is no surprise NBA 2K is the reigning multiple time Sports Game of the Year Award winner here at Operation Sports as well.

Somehow, NBA 2K17 continues to preserve the series' creative gameplay ideas and expressive personality almost two decades in. Sweeping updates and additions are almost unnecessary at this stage.

Visual Concepts has been the best development team when it comes to NBA games and this year's version is one I was really looking forward to. After my Cleveland Cavaliers won the championship a few months ago, I was dying to see the ring ceremony and banner being raised for the first time in a video...

Elite NBA players enjoy the 24/7 spotlight of national television, lucrative endorsement deals, and even occasional crossovers into Hollywood. But underneath this veneer of the charmed life are thousands of hours spent in gyms perfecting shooting strokes, honing dribbling moves, and sculpting...

is another rock-solid game in the franchise. It features worthwhile updates to the dribbling and shooting mechanics, and backs up those improvements off the court in ways that make me care about managing my team. All in all, I know NBA 2K17 will be in my gaming rotation for many months to come.

NBA 2K17 feels like it was made by a team of people who live and breathe basketball. Everything from the meticulous presentation to MyCareer mode's practice drills exhibits the care and attention that only come from people who get whisked away in midday dreams of playing in the NBA--and that makes...

Excellent gameplay; MyCareer offers an engrossing campaign; Players and venues look fantastic; Exhibits authentic passion for the sport

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Find out if the series still dominates!

It's been a long time since I last played any basketball game, let alone one from the NBA series. I actually can't recall the last one I played, but it was probably somewhere during the PS2 era. Yes, that long ago.

Welcome back B-Ballers! NBA 2K17 is here with the best basketball game currently on the planet for you to enjoy! For those who are already familiar with the series, you should be able to jump in and get going pretty quickly.