Tag Archives: Rosters

This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia. Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. You’ll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content. This week, I’m taking a look back at former NBA teams, and their now-nostalgic appearances in video games.

Something that I’ve explored in several of my Wayback Wednesday features this year is the way that old video games act as interactive almanacs. Yes, it’s fun to revisit old hoops titles simply to remember what the gameplay was like. Certain games hold up quite well, and for some gamers, their simplicity can even make them more appealing than the newer releases. However, as I’ve said on many occasions, there’s something really enjoyable about looking back at a snapshot of the NBA by scrolling through the rosters and seeing now-retired players, as well as familiar faces in strange places.

To that point, I’ve mostly been focusing on the players, but there’s a lot of nostalgia with the teams as well. Not only is it a fun trip down memory lane to see lineups that we’ve forgotten – some of them full of “What Ifs” – but it’s great to see all of the old branding as well. From logos that teams used for years, to short-lived uniforms and the classic jerseys that still rank as our favourites, we can see it all when we dust off old games. With a handful of franchises relocating and/or changing their names over the past couple of decades, we can also see those former NBA teams live on through the virtual hardwood. Let’s take a look back…way back…

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Welcome to this week’s edition of The Friday Five! The Friday Five is a feature that I post every Friday in which I give my thoughts on a topic that’s related to NBA Live, NBA 2K, and other basketball video games, as well as the real NBA, and other areas of interest to our community. The feature is presented as either a list of five items, or in the form of a Top 5 countdown. This week’s Five is a countdown of the Top 5 unfixed bugs in the Current Gen version of NBA 2K21.

Whenever a new console generation launches, you can guarantee that the version of the game that the existing platforms receive is going to be an afterthought. It only stands to reason that Next Gen is the focus, given the new technology that developers have to work with, and the desire for strong sales numbers that the suits desire. In the best case scenario, the Current Gen version will still be a solid release for gamers that aren’t ready – or this time around, able – to upgrade to the new consoles. It’s certainly not uncommon, however, for the Current Gen release to be a sloppy or subpar one.

That’s exactly how I would describe NBA 2K21 Current Gen. I’m tempted to call it a copy and paste job, except that it lacks the quality of NBA 2K20. Not only does the game feature a myriad of legacy issues that have persisted throughout the generation – or even longer in some cases – but there are new bugs and gameplay problems, too. Furthermore, the post-release support has likewise been disappointing. Although the game has received a number of patches, there are still some major bugs that remain unfixed as of the last update. Please note that I’m only referring to technical issues and not gameplay problems here, as that’s a whole other topic for another time.

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Episode #349 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Derek (aka Dee4Three) and I are your hosts for this week’s show.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are out, and so is NBA 2K21 Next Gen! Unfortunately neither of us are able to play the game yet, but one of us has had some luck in our quest for a Next Gen console. In the meantime, we discuss the gameplay videos we’ve seen, impressions from the community, and an aspect of the new MyNBA mode that isn’t quite what we were expecting. Circling back to last week’s show, we answer a question about there still being room for improvement on this generation. We’re also intrigued by EA Sports expanding their portfolio, and what it might mean for college basketball games. In this week’s mailbag, we discuss the style of play in the NBA 2K League and its impact on online play, as well as the issue of various historical players being underutilised outside of MyTEAM.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:43:17 — 71.0MB)

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The Legendary Edition mod for the GameCube version of NBA Street Vol. 2, created by agent_michael_scarn, has received another small update! v1.5.8 includes the following changes:

• Added Select Dream Team Jerseys for Michael Jordan (Home), Scottie Pippen (Home), Charles Barkley (Away), Patrick Ewing (Away), and David Robinson (Home)
• Replaced Current Nets Away Jersey with recently announced retro jerseys (Irving, Durant, Allen)

Other key features of the mod include updated NBA rosters, new logos and jerseys, and era-specific jerseys for several Legends. For more information on previous releases, check out the bulletin for v1.5.7.

You can pick up NBA Street Vol. 2 Legendary Edition here in our Downloads database! For more information on how to install it, as well as previews, further support, or if you just want to say thanks, check out this topic in the Forum.

Today’s file additions for NBA Live 2004 feature an updated version of nd172934’s 2003 Opening Day roster. Check it out at the link below!

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Opening Day 2003 Roster Update (Updated to v1.1)

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We’ve been able to restock our NBA 2K11 archives with some new file additions, thanks to the latest uploads (and re-uploads) from nba2kiraq and JeremiahPlayz. The new additions include faces, shoes, an ESPN scoreboard, custom My Player files, a new net, and retro teams. Download all of the latest NBA 2K11 file additions at the links below!

Thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to our Downloads database! If you need help uploading files, be sure to check out this video tutorial. For more information about downloads, the modding community, and File Additions bulletins, please see this FAQ in our Wiki.

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Today’s file additions for NBA Live 08 feature faces by advinXcola, and an updated version of the 2KTV mod by Big Homie. Check them out at the links below!

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Trae Young Face Patch
Zach Lavine Face Patch

Big Homie
2KTV(HD) (Updated to v1.3)

Thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to our Downloads database! If you need help uploading files, be sure to check out this video tutorial. For more information about downloads, the modding community, and File Additions bulletins, please see this FAQ in our Wiki.

This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia. Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. You’ll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content. This week, I’m looking back at how NBA Live 09 led me to discover Fallout 3, and the way that the games are linked in my nostalgia for them.

I’m sure that some of you are thinking this is quite an unusual topic for a Wayback Wednesday feature. Of course, if you’re a long-time listener of the NLSC Podcast or a member of our Forum, you may well be aware that I’m also an enthusiastic fan of the Fallout series. Along with Bart vs. The Space Mutants, mentioning it on the podcast is something of a running gag. At the same time, my love of Fallout 3 in particular has a connection to basketball gaming. More specifically, when I reflect on Fallout 3, I’ll often associate it with NBA Live 09.

That may seem quite esoteric, but there’s a reason why the two games are linked for me. No, NBA Live 09 doesn’t exactly have any post-apocalyptic themes, and apart from basketballs being present as a junk/miscellaneous item in Fallout 3, it doesn’t have much to do with the hardwood, virtual or otherwise. Nevertheless, the two games are linked in my memory, and today I’m reflecting upon that connection. Let’s take a look back…way back…

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The latest file additions for NBA 2K14 PC include a FIBA mod, a fantasy All-Time teams roster, High School Hoops roster, updated Hawks jerseys, a new ESPN scoreboard, and retro faces. Check them all out at the links below!

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FIBA Mod – EuroBasket 2017 Update

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Fantasy Roster: All-Time Teams Mod

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ESPN Scoreboard Mod

Pep
NBA Nike Atlanta Hawks 2020 Uniforms

IceCr
Detroit Pistons 2004 Starting Lineup Faces

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High School Hoops 2K20

Thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to our Downloads database! If you need help uploading files, be sure to check out this video tutorial. For more information about downloads, the modding community, and File Additions bulletins, please see this FAQ in our Wiki.

Episode #345 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Derek (aka Dee4Three) and I are your hosts for this week’s show.

With the release of the second gameplay blog for NBA 2K21 Next Gen, we’ve got some more details to sink our teeth into. As with the first blog, a lot of the improvements sound good on paper, but we’re sceptical. The accompanying videos also seem to be painting a different picture. This leads us to bring up some quotes from developer blogs for NBA 2K18, NBA 2K19, and NBA 2K20, and note some very similar phrasing. To that point, we discuss how and why developer blogs are often taken at face value. We also talk about the lure of going back to mod old favourites, and the factors that encourage us to tinker with previous games rather than the current one.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:50:02 — 75.6MB)

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What’s your take on this week’s conversation? Sound off in the comments section below, or join in the discussion here in the Forum! Additionally, feel free to hit us up with any feedback on the episode, as well as suggestions for topics that you’d like to hear us discuss in future episodes. For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. The show also comes out on our YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe for future episodes and other video content.

Today’s file additions for NBA 2K13 feature the latest version of PatTheHead’s fantastic retro roster pack. Download it at the link below!

PatTheHead
1946/47 to 1989/90 ABA + NBA Seasons (Updated to v5.5)

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Episode #344 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Derek (aka Dee4Three) and I are your hosts for this week’s show.

The Current Gen version of NBA 2K21 has been out for a little over a month, so we share our thoughts on our time with the game so far, as well as the recent patches. We also revisit issues with the official rosters, and sneaky tactics that put pressure on MyTEAM gamers to buy packs. With the release of the first Next Gen gameplay trailer and blog, we have some initial impressions, hopes, and concerns to discuss. Key points include using Current Gen for testing concepts, legacy issues we’ve spotted, cynicism over familiar promises, and general expectations.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 2:06:57 — 87.2MB)

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What’s your take on this week’s conversation? Sound off in the comments section below, or join in the discussion here in the Forum! Additionally, feel free to hit us up with any feedback on the episode, as well as suggestions for topics that you’d like to hear us discuss in future episodes. For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. The show also comes out on our YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe for future episodes and other video content.

Today’s file additions for NBA 2K14 PC include an EYBL mod, NBA Bubble Finals courts, updated logos, and player faces. Check them out at the links below!

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EYBL 2K19

Taco2k
Terrance Ferguson Face

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NBA Finals Court (Orlando Bubble)

ARIES 2kMC
30 Team 2020 NBA Finals Court
All NBA Bubble Court Megapack

IceCr
Atlanta Hawks 2008 Starting Lineup Faces

KLWKN 2K, Sastre Matulin
2019-2020 NBA Logos (Updated to Final version)

Thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to our Downloads database! If you need help uploading files, be sure to check out this video tutorial. For more information about downloads, the modding community, and File Additions bulletins, please see this FAQ in our Wiki.

Episode #343 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Derek (aka Dee4Three) and I are your hosts for this week’s show.

Part 2 of our latest chat with Josh and Dave from Namo Gamo continues our conversation about the traits of good and bad basketball games, and how they factored into the development of Basketball Classics. We also talk about the one game that we’d want to be stuck on a desert island with, which Donkey Kong Country title is objectively the best, and how to handle custom ratings in basketball video games. There’s also one last tidbit about future features in Basketball Classics, and possibly a few more nods to a certain Simpsons-themed platformer.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:31:53 — 63.2MB)

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What’s your take on this week’s conversation? Sound off in the comments section below, or join in the discussion here in the Forum! Additionally, feel free to hit us up with any feedback on the episode, as well as suggestions for topics that you’d like to hear us discuss in future episodes. For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. The show also comes out on our YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe for future episodes and other video content.

The Legendary Edition mod for the GameCube version of NBA Street Vol. 2, created by agent_michael_scarn, has been updated once again! The new version (1.5.7) adds updated Mamba Edition jerseys for the Los Angeles Lakers, with a Gianna Bryant heart patch. A full breakdown of the key updates in the most recent releases is as follows:

• Update incorporates Mazzochi’s updated logo and icon artwork, along with Team Giannis & Team LeBron
• Added Dream Team Logos and Composition
• Fixed Tim Hardaway Home Jersey Misspelling
• Added Era Specific Jerseys for several players including: Doc Rivers, Ron Harper, Larry Nance, Kareem Abdul Jabber, Ray Allen, Lamar Odom, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Gilbert Arenas, Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld, Grant Hill, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, Yao Ming, Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol, Mike Bibby, Amare Staudemire, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, and Allen Iverson, among others.
• Replaced Eastern Conference All-Star Team with Generic NBA Star Team Logo
• Fixed Donovan Mitchell’s name
• Updated Heights for specific players, including Giannis and Ray Allen
• Updated Jerseys for Lakers and Utah Jazz
• Lakers Have Mamba Away Jerseys (Updated in v1.5.7)
• Jazz home/away jerseys were swapped, so purple jerseys are home (avoid confusion when playing home Suns)
• Replaced/swapped Kings Jersey for same reason

You can pick up NBA Street Vol. 2 Legendary Edition here in our Downloads database! For more information on how to install it, as well as previews, further support, or if you just want to say thanks, check out this topic in the Forum.