Top Basketball Simulation Game Since 1999

NBA 2k is a series of basketball simulation games first released in 1999. The series was originally published by SEGA Sports, but is now published by 2K Sports. The game has an official license from the US’ National Basketball Association and simulates the real world of basketball with the same rules and famous faces; much like the FIFA video game. The game has earned praise for its first-class graphics and gameplay, customisation options, consistent high quality, attention to detail, and soundtrack. The most recent edition NBA 2K20 was released in 2019 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game has sold over 80 million copies during its history and is suitable for all ages.

Take-Two Interactive and the NBA created an esports league for the NBA 2K franchise, called The NBA 2K League. It was the first esports league to be operated by a professional North American sports league. The structure copies that of the real NBA with franchised teams of five pro esports players. Teams compete in the current version of the NBA 2k game on a regular tournament schedule with playoffs and finals. Other notable tournaments are the Global Championship and MyTeam Unlimited. This is already a classic esport that is easy to understand since it simulates the traditional sport. You’ll find the NBA 2K League tournament schedule on Spin Sports Esportsbook.