The Most Underrated NBA 2K of All Time

While it lacked the insane hype 2K11 brought, and likewise the legacy that title left behind, NBA 2K12 was an improvement, and a better game for its time. It also featured some of the most innovative presentation I've ever seen. This game is, in my opinion, the most underrated NBA 2K title ever made.
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Song ‘Close’ by Foewi and ‘Wonder’ by Lakey Inspired used
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[@ericherrera39]

🪦 rip to bill Russell

[@jvonte07]

Sadly this was the last 2k game my Pops had before he passed in 2013 and he absolutely loved this game. Thanks for this nostalgic video. RIP Pops ik you would agree with this video.

[@lilwxken6204]

2k11 and 2k12 really taught me how to play basketball in real life, thats how good these games was

[@ThomasRoy3r]

The black and white and old broadcast look is so cool in 2K12. I love it.

[@primstar44]

I still play 2k12 to this day, I have played it since it released and even last year logged 500+ hours played. It’s just a very satisfying game. I’ve tried newer 2ks but I always find myself going back to 2k12.

[@speak-easyconversations1393]

Hitting a clean shot in this game was the most satisfying feeling I've ever had in gaming. The sound of the ball grazing the inside of the rim and the timing of it all. Best basketball game ever.

[@StateoftheFranchiseGaming]

A time machine that's EXACTLY why these games need to embrace their historic players in modes besides UT type modes, historic teams, presentation & atmosphere

[@matthewjohnson9199]

Ah man, this is probably my favorite 2K game. You can even see the care in something simple like when you played as Bill Russell (RIP) and his Celtics team, there wasn't even a 3-point line at the Boston Garden, since it wasn't a part of the NBA in the '60s. Nowadays, everyone, regardless of era, has a 3-point line. It's really a little detail like that which shows the care that was put into 2K12 vs later 2K games.

[@alexfurtado7254]

2k11-16 were all absolute bangers. I have more faith in them making good sports games than EA at this point despite the heavy micro transactions especially in Mycareer.

[@TheKrazydude12]

I probably played this 2k the most besides 20 (pandemic) and this bring back a bunch of memories especially with the opening 💯

[@Buddybox43]

2k honestly needs to see this video. I remember playing 2k12 on my iPad and all those classic games. You need to be the player and finish the mission, such as playing as Kobe to get 81pts. It was actually so fun to learn and relive the history of the NBA.

[@wolfwang8464]

Nba 2k12 is why 2k is as popular as it is today. The myplayer mode was everything that year. Having MJ on the cover was legendary.

[@JamesMusicPH]

I still play 2K12 to this day, and I really love it! The experience indeed is much better than the new ones. Just my opinion however, I don't know about others. All I care for is that I got to enjoy the game that I love.

[@karlmaalab]

Growing up, I always thought this was way better than 2K11 just because it had the Greatest Moments and a smoother MyCareer experience. This game made me fall in love with the sport as a kid as I was introduced to the NBA Legends of the past. Truly a GOATed sports game. I loved playing this with my neighbors that time, simpler times.

[@vertxrizzi]

This just made me realize 2k missed out on a great opportunity with 22 because it was the nba 75th anniversary they could’ve did a mode where u can replay some of the nba greatest games.

[@awashington8447]

2K11 was genuinely a

[@ColeCoibiBFDIObject]

NBA 2K11 and NBA 2K12 are definitely the peak and the glory days of NBA basketball video games 🏀

[@rickyschmidt5272]

I loved 2K11 a lot, it brought me back into basketball, but I played 2K12 even more than that game. The second you saw that intro video, you knew you were in for some good shit.

[@arioca]

This is probably my favorite NBA 2K ever. The intro alone is legendary!

[@YungbansCousin]

Also shout out to the people who make the URB and UBR mod keeping the sprit alive in these older games and make living out my own alternative timelines from old free agency periods ago