NBA 2K11 7 years later: Greatness or Nostalgia? (Ranking the top 2Ks of all time P.5)

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Today we're looking at the hype around NBA 2K11, and where it ranks all time.

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[@drizziemane7807]

Dom bout time

[@jrdb04]

I loved this game play it to this day

[@bryanoropeza6437]

Wait tilk u edit 2k13

[@da_jeezuss8922]

As a mygm player, i still believe 2k8 and college hoops 2k8 were the best. You could upload your draft class frome college hoops to nba. You cant beat that. Dom, you gotta review college hoops 2k8.

[@musicxpress2479]

Best soundtrack in 2k history

[@j.ovinnn]

2k11 soundtrack was perfect there was times I didn't wanna start a game because that would cut off the song.

[@CP0]

Jovin Wolf stg

[@kame_l]

for me just the 2k12 soundtrack is better, still 2k11 is the goat of them all

[@mimeblood4]

so fkn relatable

[@jumpman2326]

Jovin Wolf 2k has fallen off with the soundtrack since 2k14

[@christianjames6256]

Trane Crowley 2k18 soundtrack was pretty good imo

[@velmacrutch9480]

The nostalgia flooded as soon as symphonies by dan black and kid cudi soundtrack played. I remember getting destroyed by my older cousin all the time and then practicing all the time to beat him the next time lol.

[@dominiccrowder1993]

yes bro!!! this song and warriors by ron artest (metta world peace) will always bring back dope memories. my cuz used to destroy me to with the bulls because kyle korver had truly limitless range

[@lakobeball2881]

Scary Spongebob 😭😭

[@kool-aidman1232]

the soundtrack was so good

[@369pendulum]

Scary Spongebob Same here I fuckin that song I used to edit the playlist so that would play over & over

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

The only 2k where MJ plays like MJ

[@ericchosen8932]

Steph Curry The G.O.A.T So lifelike when I played with him

[@itsmike5757]

Expect for that one unrealistic dunk animation where he floated to the rim

[@pinkpanos]

but he floated irl

[@itsmike5757]

The Greek Freak not like that I swear it look he was in the matrix or something all the other dunks were fine but if you played it you know which animation I'm talking about

[@da_jeezuss8922]

It was actually the first game were you could play as mj on a bulls team. He was never in any of the old nba live games or nba jam games when he was on the bulls. He was in the nba live game on the wizards and nba street, but still. This always pissed me off and remebering my woes as a child playing nba live 97 with #23 "roster player" kinda kept me from enjoying 2k11.

[@J23Fitz]

"NBA 2K11 best game ever made" -Snoop Dogg

[@SteveSenar]

And right he was

[@connormcnerney3857]

2k16 is though but 2k11 is 2nd as the best 2k game ever made no joke at all!

[@javariscrittentonslawyer8792]

I thought it said Scooby Doo

[@coolusernamepat]

As you progressed in the Creating a Legend mode, MJ would actually go bald, if you played multiple seasons. The little details like that were amazing.

[@Dom2k16]

I was wondering about that

[@thesiggysin3100]

Yup every year in my career as well, your player looked older every season

[@Soldier979]

No they didn't

[@westheking12]

Wait really??? I never really got him past the 1st season. I was too busy grinding out My Player.

[@LuckySpumoni]

NOTHING frustrated me with 2k11. MJ mode, MyCareer, and Soundtrack are 10/10. I had the most fun with 2k11 and that's the last 2k I've ever truly loved.

[@uncledru7523]

Same. I’ve enjoyed others, but this game made me fall in love with the game of basketball as a 11 year old kid who at that point only ever watched power rangers and wrestling.

[@Itsyovice]

It frustrated me tbh

[@Bankai2169]

2k11 Yao was broken

[@natedogg837]

i still listen to symphonies when i’m feeling down lol, brings me back to such a simpler time

[@1kpgc61]

My favorite 2k. From my career to all the other modes.

[@Topolinho]

The disrespect to Ron Arteset. GOAT track.

[@guillermor9207]

Topolinho MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE CHAMPIONS

[@poloboyl89]

THEY SAY WE WARRIORS!!!

[@egg14able44]

ONLY A CHAMP CAN SWING THEIR HARDEST IN THE 12TH ROUND

[@realdude332]

who????

[@MrGamerplayer13]

First 2k I played and still the greatest 2k i've ever played

[@chrisjohnson9598]

MrGamerplayer13 big facts

[@Loop-flow]

Same for me!

[@TellisGames]

Same

[@Flyingsandwiches-nr1zc]

Preach me too still is💯🔥.

[@SevastovTv]

Same

[@basketballtruth9552]

Another great “feature” that was added in 2K11 was contested left and right jumpers. I remember that specifically because it’s a detail I was surprised by I was younger. Realistically, NBA players do NOT shoot their exact standing jumper every single time, they nearly fade on almost all of their shots, even if lightly contested. In 2K11 I remember lebrons contested jumper going left was a completely different form from his contested jumper going right and it made COMPLETE SENSE because it’s just like that in real life. Great video btw EDIT: and for those who may be wondering, it wasn’t hard to hit contested jumpers back in 2K11 because NBA players don’t get wide open shots like they do in 2K18

[@jeremythelakerfan629]

2k11 was amazing at the time and still holds up well. Same with 2k10

[@robpgh159]

JeremyTheLakerFan 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@DUB_87]

2K11 sucks bro.

[@jeremythelakerfan629]

Robert Wisdom you must’ve been too young when it came out. 2k11 took 2k to another level

[@DUB_87]

@@jeremythelakerfan629-I'm 31. I just had it on PS2. Lol.😂

[@jeremythelakerfan629]

Robert Wisdom damn lol I forgot they made it for ps2 still

[@taurusp11]

Greatest 2k ever in my eyes. Was only 10-11 at the time and was my 1st 2k. Crew,myplayer,blacktop it had its flaws with the servers and cheesy players (hacks) but it’s still the goat, shame a lot of people never got to play it. It definitely took a little more skill to play then other 2ks

[@jessesjourney5973]

Same here bro . Same age and everything lol

[@johnwicc199]

I remember used to always play with bulls and lakers

[@uncledru7523]

Same exact experience man. Never was into sports before 2k11. Like you I was usually the same age or a year behind as the title number, so 10-11. I learned most of the players names and how they played simply by going over the rosters over and over and over again. I didn’t even really start watching games until a year or so after but by then I knew every player and how they played.

[@kathrynjones7551]

Taurusp11 same I never got to play mj create a legend

[@Odysseus1999]

I was twelve in 2011, but my first 2K was 2K12. I just barely missed being able to play what many consider the best 2K of all time. Regardless, I loved 2K12 and 2K13. Some of my favorite moments in gaming came from those games. I’ll always have fond memories of making players with ridiculous attributes with my brother and playing with them in roster mode and play now.

[@Thirtyfiftyseven]

I would say that 2k14 has always been received positively

[@matthewmartin5930]

Jk47Fett 11 and 14 are two of my favourites

[@ChrisCash91]

Hans Christian De La Cruz typical warriors bandwagon from Manilla

[@N8veJay]

Hans Christian De La Cruz nah

[@manuelalcausin7712]

@@hanschristiandelacruz6433 men I'm your fellow countrymen but please..... just respect greatness. Not even a LeBron fan, more of a hater because of his player personality but just enjoy watching him

[@therockiscooking4119]

2k14 sucks ass, you can’t even play with any of the good players on Blacktops

[@TheKYRw]

It’s ridiculous that 2k changed this much between 2k10-2k11 but now the game barley changes. 2K18-2k19 pretty much look identical

[@pharazar6666]

just wait PS 5 release

[@Seba-gn7yn]

@@pharazar6666 i dont wanna wait till ps5 i want a good basketball game for this console

[@farmerwithashotgun8523]

+Seba 1234 then get it on pc

[@trockdagamer1623]

Seba 1234 well we only got 3 months until PS5 lol

[@TheKYRw]

T rock Dagamer 2k10-2k11 were same console. Just upgraded like crazy

[@theg.o.a.t1843]

This is the game that made me go from just playing video games about basketball to loving the NBA

[@uncledru7523]

Same. Except before 2k11 I hadn’t even liked sports. This game made me fall in love with basketball. I played this game so much that summer, I ended up playing 2k10 just cause I couldn’t get enough. I’ve been in a basketball rabbit whole ever since.

[@deealmightiest1816]

The GREATEST 2k

[@sambridgers9543]

Hoping to get a copy for my Xbox 360.

[@ramenrider6651]

This was also the first year of the Miami Heat Big 3 and MVP Rose. I have memories of using those teams and recreating games.

[@christianjames6256]

It was only right that they made the greatest 2k of all time for the greatest player of all time 👌🏾💯

[@lcpd5700]

Christian James FACTSSS

[@bigzkhalifah5851]

I love using the Knicks. Prime Carmelo and prime amare was pretty cheese.

[@gozzznak2205]

In NBA 2K11 Carnelo is on the Nuggets

[@Dswishy28]

Yeah bruh melo wasn't on the Knicks till the 11 12 season

[@bigzkhalifah5851]

If y'all paid attention during that 10-11 season melo got traded during mid season. You can look it up.

[@Dswishy28]

@@bigzkhalifah5851 you right I got my mid seasons mixed it up with 11-12 mid season

[@DUB_87]

@@bigzkhalifah5851-So he's still on The Nuggets in 2K11.😂

[@aitorrodriguez6888]

We need a 2K11 remastered with current rosters, current graphics and some of the new features. That game would be perfect

[@isaiahyhomas1650]

Aitor Rodriguez Only in our dreams

[@Odysseus1999]

I’m sure that exists on PC, if it was released for PC. I told myself I would always buy 2ks on PC from now on.

[@neuralink7018]

@@isaiahyhomas1650 2k23.

[@itsmike5757]

1 thing I remember hating was how if you tip a pass and your teammates grabbed it the steal went to him instead of your my player

[@kid5042]

New Royal. It was like that in the N.B.A until the fixed it.

[@thestaralchemist]

Bring back create a legend

[@theandrewgraham4226]

*reads title* Both

[@dannyscipio1777]

POSSIBLY

[@CosmixxSlopShop]

one of the best 2ks if not the best

[@bsimmonds1733]

the last 2k game where you could simply run playnow dolo & have a blast.

[@loganknowsnoneofyourbusine263]

Tbh would’ve agreed with you about a year ago. But when you have bad internet and not much money, 2k19s been a great time to play offline games on for me.

[@kennybrooks8374]

2K11 was my most favorite game of all time!!!

[@chrisjohnson9598]

When symphonies came on it brought tears to my eyes of all the great memories

[@leviyoung4066]

The sound track man

[@JReam425]

This game definitely got most of my hours of any nba game

[@uncledru7523]

I had it on my console and PSP. My pops hated it cause I ended up logging hours of gameplay on family trips and stayed in the hotel cause I couldn’t get off.

[@kwamebrown7417]

Best 2k they’ve made

[@CLopez63]

I had 2K11 on the Wii and it was one of the best ports the Wii ever had. Had about 90% of the features with good gameplay just with weaker graphics, obviously. Spent hundreds of hours on it. Easily my favorite 2K of all time.

[@northernlight1000]

These videos are probably your best series amazing work keep it up, im excited for 2k13 and 15

[@Doubleshake]

I’d do anything to go back to 2011 to b a kid again. Used to b up all night on ps3 playing my career till 4 am on a school night. This game was perfect from the soundtrack the gameplay everything.

[@ChroniclerOfJudah]

Hop Step cheese was the number 1 abused feature

[@SmoothCriminal12]

Still no dislikes with 1.5 K views, impressive Dom.

[@kid5042]

Matt Scott Finally one hater lol.

[@WynterBeats]

Still to this day, in its prime it’s the most fun 2k ever. Even with later titles it didn’t match the fun factor 2k11 had.

[@4wayy_x363]

All I know is that playing myplayer on HOF was impossible LMAO

[@killerdebit5709]

zavier Jackson yeah hall of fame was 🧀

[@4wayy_x363]

@@killerdebit5709 all fax

[@killerdebit5709]

The Wallstar tru

[@Kdar088]

Deadass, the crazy thing was you could still drop 100 if you played on Superstar even though its one level before hall of fame

[@4wayy_x363]

@@Kdar088 Oh hell nah. I vividly remember I even had bad games on ROOKIE on 2k11. The sliders that year was on sum BS

[@ericchosen8932]

Your MyPlayer was somewhere a 60 overall starting but your player could actually get some speed and hit wide open shots. The current game at 60 ovr you just feel so handicapped.

[@Joe_Mutombo]

You actually start lower like in the low 40s. I have a 45 ovr player that could beat the hell out of any of my 70s in this year's 2k so I know what you mean

[@BlazeStar2095]

By the looks of it, the current NBA 2k games are capitalizing on microtransactions, hence, why they made everything tough and very frustrating, to the point that the gamers would throw in cash just to see their own player progress a bit. From what I've heard, 3s and layups are definitely tougher to time and execute in the current 2k. Players like Steph Curry shouldn't have a hard time making his shots. If the argument against this is that - "Hurr, durr, everyone has an off night. Even Curry wouldn't makes his 3s all the time." - Well, news flash, he also doesn't miss OFTEN in real life (after an off night, he comes back guns blazing on the next game), so gamers shouldn't be having a tough time making 3s with him in-game ALL THE TIME. The 2k microtransaction fiasco has been very obvious since the beginning, heck, they focus more on milking cash out of gamers than making a sensible, non-cringy My Career (B Fresh, anyone?). I hope they do change their ways, it may be too much to ask at this point, but seriously, if they don't straighten up, they may very well become the next EA.

[@nicksimpson4058]

I still play this and play 2k12. For me those two were the best in terms of gameplay and the Jordan and legend challenges. Superb

[@JustJulianH]

Back then I liked the press conference lol

[@Werferharfer]

Man , I'm playing nba 2k11 for the first time (quarantine tmies) and the game is blowing my mind . I'm having problems with controls but just need time to practice. I've been watching your videos for thousands time and decide finally to try this and 2k13 . Great videos. greetings from Germany

[@manuelantuna2749]

I'm still playing NBA2K11 ... I quit the series with NBA2K14

[@ProjectOBC]

I still remember playing through the intro for the first time with my jaw wide open... legendary

[@DZ-lx4iu]

Great video. Brings back memories

[@kwasiamankwah9660]

Amazing Job so far. I personally will always have 2K 13 as my fav, but I completely understand why people loved this game. 2k12's intro is also a close second cause that intro to the game was dope.

[@obed1234567]

Man, I remember the first time I played this game on PC. I accidentally took a halfcourt shot with MJ.................AND MADE IT! I'll never forget that. This game was good at the time.

[@JeremyColeman-pc9mq]

A underrated cheese on NBA 2k11 was the Tim Thomas, Mike Dunleavy quick release shot released. I swear it went in 90% of the time.

[@northernlight1000]

Amazing video again👏🏻

[@agrey832]

2K11 was pure greatness. Gameplay, presentation, commentary, even the soundtrack was amazing. Definitely top 5 of all 2K games, no debating

[@sterthenuts5535]

I remember playing this game on the Wii

[@user-wy1et9dk9w]

2k14 has a special place in my heart lol. 2k11 a very close second but those damn press conferences, I play association every 2k and I remember being so frustrated, thinking in my head "that's such an idiotic response wtf that's not what I meant". Still though many hours went into 2k11!!

[@GMALEON]

Right on point. After playing this game, then playing 2k12, I went back to 2k11 and it has remained the only NBA game I play to this day.

[@arty2x]

I absolutely LOVED 2k11, but my only problem was the starting overall for your MyPlayer. 37-41 overall (depending on your build) that's just not fun to play with a character under 50 overall, it was frustrating

[@theguy9150]

It had MJ on the cover. It has to be the greatest ever.

[@ajschannel162]

When i play this game, I always say that this game's graphics are lit. Damn nostalgia

[@jorgiok8006]

God I remember the days of being in 7th grade and completing my homework just so I could play 2k11. The amount of time I spent playing this was amazing, I never owned another last gen version of the game till 2k14 because of how fun and replayable this game was.

[@quaadree9003]

Greatest soundtrack ever. Just found it on apple music again

[@elijahfranklin7990]

Bruh u had me sing because the lyrics to that song so well

[@kennyluc4868]

Elijah Franklin name of song?

[@GisherJohn24]

The retro filters I miss the most and it really gave the classic/legendary teams more personality. Jordan's face is still the greatest in 2k11 also. Great video as usual DOM.

[@TheSCUBASteve711]

Whenever I’m truly bored of every other game, I’ll hop on my 360 and play this game against my brother. Still have a blast every time.

[@grubmane2030]

Excellent script writing, my brotha. Thumbs up.

[@peezzyyhm8283]

As soon as I seen Jordan in the tunnel it reminded me how dope this game was

[@ChrisTigerHarris]

Can't wait for you to review 2k12 my first 2k game I ever played

[@Aldworth12]

I've only ever had 2k11,14,17,&18 and 11 is by far the best game, so many good memories and the soundtrack is one of a kind

[@ryang555]

Not Into NBA2K or Basketball too much But Great Great Video on This Game. You Convinced me to Pick This Old Game Up and give it a Try, Great Video👍

[@derreckagyemang4890]

Nice vid bro🔥!

[@juicyshaqmeat]

Amazing video as always, Dom. I still mod and play 2k11 until today; a testament to its greatness. Basically knowing the in-and-outs of this game led me to discover a lot of things about it. Here are a few: 1. Gameplay was largely improved compared to 2k10 due to the returning presence of lead developer Mike Wang, who improved EA's Live 10 and made it an actual competitor to 2k10. 2. One exploit I discovered was the eurostep layup. I believe I make them around 90 percent of the time. Now upon learning the issue about the spin-to-dunk, I'll probably use that too! 3. MyPlayer has no retirement option :-(

[@insertrandomnamehere]

lol your MyPlayer just plays until the world ends

[@futuregohan4837]

NBA 2K13 Added That In

[@dannyharvey5702]

Video game gold. Agree with Dom on everything

[@kylethomas2993]

2k11 was my first the songs bring me back

[@Moonie130]

Yes this was fast...thank you

[@austalino]

The Goat

[@socialistbatman1211]

My cousin and I had some absolute battles in this game with the Heat and Lakers

[@dynamicflashy]

The soundtrack is awesome.

[@BirdGang6]

Me and my friends would play blacktop for hours and hours in high school, this game was incredible!

[@seanbutnotheard13]

Still have the game to this day. I refused to sell it even tho I haven't touched it since 2013. I loved how much practice you actually had to put in to be good. I remember being the only one in my circle who know how to dribble in that game. And one exploit not a lot of people remember. If you gently held the left stick towards your off ball hand, ai defenders would jump in that direction to cut you off so you would get a wide open shot or an easy drive every time. And Ty Lawson was low key broken.

[@thecompulsivefootballer6706]

I love this game! I recently got it back! Because the gameplay is one of the greatest gameplays out there and plus I love the create a team aspect and I love all the different rosters! This 2k is the best in my opinion

[@t99155]

First played this game on the Wii with the handheld controller was hella fun man 💯🔥🏀 challenges and everything was just so dope

[@petercockentits5725]

I remember using DRose in 2k11 and 2k12 against my boys...dude was the biggest hack in sports games lmao

[@bballfan3419]

I had this game on PS2 and Xbox 360. Hands Down My Favorite 2K of all time. So many memories from middle school.

[@jerryspringer3343]

Snoop had songs in 2k11 and NBA Live 10. Also in earlier Lives like 03 in their theme song. I've been playing the older lives. I wish the player progression was better

[@yadielpena4554]

man' the saund tracks 👌🔥 💖

[@lakobeball2881]

I miss this😩

[@remyybuxaplentyyy]

John Wall in summer league was OP . That’s the main thing I remember .

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

I loved this game, including the soundtrack, & online lag.

[@laggy100]

Man I remember coming home from school on Friday night, loading up MyPlayer and Playing 5v5 streetball against other people online. It was so basic but so fun. I wish they would just bring that option back. No park loading. Just click it and get thrown on a random team of 5.

[@Cmart001]

The soundtrack on this 2k 👌🏾

[@MrZahsome]

I remember in MyPlayer, it was actually really hard(least for me) to get other players to join your team when the team would ask for your advice on who to target. Anyone who was an 80 or higher never came to my team lol.

[@tstrass75]

I played 2k11 on the wii. Loved this game!

[@willyboods5197]

Symphonies is such a great song

[@brendangetsbuckets8788]

2k11 was my first 2k and a great memory in my childhood

[@blowchunkz]

Bro, I remember putting so many hours into this game. U forgot to mention the 7 foot demigods everybody had online, or was that in a different video, lol. It was so easy to do and everyone had them so it was one of the only ways to stay competitive. Great game though, super dope.

[@KalinJonesMusic]

You could also see celebrities in the audience during games too!

[@maddybutyoutube]

waiting for that 2k14 video. my personal favorite 2k.

[@DerHater91]

Bro what is the beat in the background? Brings up nostalgia even more

[@bigwoke686]

I loved playing this game when I was 13.

[@chaotic5907]

Before I watch this video I swear it better have the Symphonies soundtrack in the background

[@jamargrant9525]

Bro Ron attest song on that game was dope af I mean I would only listen to it in the game but it was one of these best songs 2k have had in a game

[@uncledru7523]

My favorite 2k game. To be fair it was my first as well, but everything about it made me fall in love with basketball. I was 11 and at that point and only interest at the time was wrestling. After this game I put all my focus into the NBA. I logged hours of gameplay to the point where I knew 80% of the players without even watching full games. The soundtrack was amazing and not repetitive at all like in today’s 2ks where even with the adding of new songs in updates, it feels like you only hear 2 or 3 songs on repeat. My career was simple yet fun. You could play seasons upon seasons without it getting stale. The combine was dope and I remember getting endorsements and making those initial free agency decisions. The Jordan moments mode or whatever it was called was a fun game new mode and something you don’t get in new 2ks. Now it’s just recycling the same 3 game modes: My League, Mycareer, My team and play now. And instead of adding new stuff they just take away and re add them later to make it seem like new features. Or they ruin game modes like MYGM that are perfect and try to make it my career 2.0 with 1,000 written text scenes that no one ever reads. I hope one day they think to remaster some of the old 2ks.

[@RINGSx5]

I remember my copy of 2k11 would freeze after the intro

[@splashnskillz37]

Ricardo Berumen my game broke entirely, broke my heart didn't play after years by getting a new copy

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

Same thing with 2k10

[@moistlama4047]

If you are on ps3 you can delete your 2k11 patch data and then it should start working normally. I had the same problem and it works fine now. Should be the same for xbox but i don't know. The problem is that you will also lose the roster data and i don't think there is a way to get it back sadly.