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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #579 of the NLSC Podcast!

What are the best lineups that we can assemble picking from players in the modern NBA? This week, we fire up NBA 2K25 and run separate fantasy drafts in MyNBA Eras to craft teams that we believe would be both successful and a lot of fun to play with on the virtual hardwood. The exercise leads us to share a few more thoughts on NBA 2K25, and the community’s attitude towards it. We also recap a couple of fun co-op sessions with NBA Live 2000 and NBA 2K13, using the All-Decade teams and a 1985 season roster respectively. Both games continue to impress us all these years later, demonstrating that the best releases are timeless and undoubtedly worth revisiting.

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It’s time for another NLSC YouTube roundup! As you may have seen, for Halloween I put together a new Tales from the Virtual Hardwood video, diving into an urban legend involving Jason Collier and NBA Live 06. On top of that, Dee and I have also been uploading highlights from our co-op and individual gaming sessions, featuring NBA 2K25, NBA Live 2000, and other titles.

First of all, there’s a spectacular reel of highlights from Dee and his brother’s ongoing Legends MyNBA in NBA 2K25. The latest reel covers Games 11 through 20, with the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, and Clyde Drexler all doing what they do best.

Dee also put together a reel of the best moments from our game of NBA Live 2000, in which we took on the Indiana Pacers with the Detroit Pistons. It was an unusual game that wasn’t as successful as a majority of our other co-op sessions, but it reminded us of the teams’ interesting lineups, and the brilliance of NBA Live 2000 PC. In case you missed it, we discussed the game in Episode #550 of the NLSC Podcast.

I usually post bulletins whenever I upload a new entry in the NBA 2K14 Retro Series, but I neglected to do so for the latest one. That is of course a 1986 showdown between the rival Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, which ended in dramatic fashion. I’ve already played a few other retro matchups that will be uploaded in the near future.

Finally, Dee and I connected this past week to play NBA 2K13 using the 1996 URB roster. We opted to take on the Atlanta Hawks with the Orlando Magic, and it was a blast playing with young Shaq and Penny! Stay tuned for our discussion of that session in the next NLSC Podcast.

Check out all of those highlights from NBA 2K25, NBA Live 2000, NBA 2K14, and NBA 2K13 below! As always, be sure to subscribe to the NLSC YouTube channel if you haven’t already, and feel free to hit us up with any suggestions of games that you’d like to see us play.

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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #498 of the NLSC Podcast!

After revisiting NBA in the Zone 2 over Parsec last week, we recap a fun showdown as we took on the Nuggets with the SuperSonics, while reflecting on the sim-arcade hybrid approach and comparing the game to NBA Live 97. We also played NBA 2K13 using the 1993 season roster from URB, which leads us to compare the attention to detail in retro mods to the lack thereof in MyNBA Eras. Speaking of inaccuracies, the WNBA Players Association called out NBA 2K24’s terrible player likenesses, a move that we wholeheartedly support. We also imagine the ideal gameplay for NBA 2K and NBA Live by combining our favourite mechanics from previous games in both series, and give a heads up on a great PC gaming deal.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:10:30 — 48.8MB)

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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #468 of the NLSC Podcast!

What better way to celebrate March Modness than by discussing some of our all-time favourite mods? We join the community in reminiscing about the mods that we’ve most enjoyed playing with, as well as the ones that inspired us to get into the hobby. We’re also sharing some stories behind creating fixes for games, and recap a session with a work-in-progress missing legends roster for NBA 2K10. The NLSC NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament has also tipped off with an intense game, and we’re looking forward to more great virtual hardwood action. Indeed, whether it’s picking up tools to mod or firing up favourites to play, we’re mad about basketball gaming this March!

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:15:01 — 51.9MB)

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To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!

Welcome to another edition of The Friday Five! Every Friday I cover a topic related to basketball gaming, either as a list of five items, or a Top 5 countdown. The topics for these lists and countdowns include everything from fun facts and recollections to commentary and critique. This week’s Five is a list of five ways that the NBA 2K modding scene is better than what we had with NBA Live back in the day.

So, last week I discussed five ways that NBA Live modding was better than the NBA 2K modding scene. It’s always difficult to write an article like that without sounding like a grumpy old man yelling out clouds, and lamenting bygone days that were far from perfect if we’re being completely honest. As I acknowledged, there were issues in the NBA Live modding community, too. Some of them remain problems with NBA 2K modding, but there are others that we no longer have to deal with. It certainly isn’t all doom and gloom when it comes to tinkering with NBA 2K.

While the different approach to design and file structure has presented us with some new challenges, there are aspects of NBA 2K on PC that make modding much easier. As a community, we’ve also been able to build upon what we established, and take advantage of new technology to help each other out. I stand by what I wrote last week, because there are aspects of NBA Live modding that would be great to have when creating work for NBA 2K. However, there are exciting possibilities with NBA 2K modding, and it’s why I’m interested in getting more involved with it. Here are five ways that the hobby has improved since we started modding NBA 2K on PC.

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It’s been a while, but skoadam is back with V91 of U R Basketball for NBA 2K14! The latest release is the 2023 All-Star Weekend and post-trade deadline update, with rosters accurate as of February 21st, 2023. The key features of V91 are as follows:

• All transactions 21.02.2023
• All players with correct team portraits
• All retro and city courts are now available
• All retro and city jerseys are now available
• All teams with updated rotations
• All players with updated jersey numbers
• 4 teams with new portraits for all players (Jazz, Cavs, Kings, Spurs)
• Around 120 new portraits were added
• Jazz logo update
• Around 80 new updated and great detailed faces
• 2023 All-Star teams added
• 2023 All-Star court added
• 2023 All-Star jerseys added (still waiting for Rising Stars jerseys)
• 2023 All-Star coaches were updated
• 2023 All-Star teams with updated rotations and minutes
• 2023 All-Star logo added

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod hasn’t been updated at this time, but I’ll post a further bulletin regarding a release as necessary. In the meantime, you can find the support topic for the NBA 2K13 version of URB here.

As I’ve mentioned, Dee4Three has been spearheading an effort to create more content for our YouTube channel! In addition to co-hosting the NLSC Podcast with me, Dee has also been uploading gameplay videos from an assortment of titles. These range from classics and forgotten releases to his progress through NBA 2K23 MyTEAM Domination.

Dee’s reels and mixes are always great, and you’ll definitely want to check out his recent uploads. For a start, he’s spotlighting NBA Inside Drive 2004; the last game in the NBA Inside Drive series, and an underrated release in general. See what it’s all about with a clash between the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies!

Next up is a game between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks in NBA 2K13, using the 1992 season mod from U R Basketball. As I noted in Episode #457 of the NLSC Podcast, Dee did an incredible job portraying Michael Jordan on the virtual hardwood, with authentic highlights leading up to a dramatic finish.

Finally, Dee’s most recent upload is another highlight reel from his journey through Domination in NBA 2K23 MyTEAM. This time he’s taking on the Memphis Grizzlies challenges, with a squad that includes some fantastic pickups. Check out all of Dee’s latest videos below, and be sure to subscribe to the NLSC YouTube channel for more basketball gaming content!

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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #439 of the NLSC Podcast!

What are our reactions to the NBA 2K23 Jordan Challenge blog? We break down the latest news, and discuss whether it has us any more hyped for NBA 2K23. We also recap a fun game of NBA Live 2003 PC, and reflect on changing opinions about games that we originally viewed less positively. A recent post in the Forum leads to a discussion of the challenges presented by big modding projects, particularly retro season rosters. We also answer a question about downplaying past eras to promote the current NBA, and open up the mailbag to find out the first thing that gamers will be doing when they get their hands on NBA 2K23.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:31:55 — 63.5MB)

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To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!

Right on the heels of V89, V90 of U R Basketball by skoadam and slimm44 is now available for NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14 PC! Key features of V90 are as follows:

• Trades/signings/extensions/buyouts accurate as of February 20th
• Added All-Star court courtesy of Pandagraphic
• Added All-Star and Rising Star jerseys courtesy of Makoy
• Added 2022 LBJ and KD teams
• Added Isiah/Payton/Barry/Worthy teams
• Updated coaches for All-Star teams
• Added portraits for Rising Star coaches
• Added 4 G League players to Rising Stars teams (portraits included)
• All-Star and Rising Stars replacements added
• Rising Stars accessories color updated
• Rising Stars rotations updated (after the game)
• Accessories colors updated
• Around 50+ new portraits
• All contracts and extensions updated
• All jersey numbers updated
• All rotations/minutes updated
• Updated 50+ faces
• Implemented a few changes for 2022 Roster (start of the season)

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod is available here, while the release and support topic can be found here. Further updates to the retro rosters are in the pipeline, so stay tuned to the release topics for more information.

A new version of U R Basketball by skoadam and slimm44 is now available for both NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14! The latest release includes 2022 season rosters accurate as of January 24th, along with other updates and enhancements. A breakdown of the key features of URB V89 is as follows:

• Trades/signings accurate as of January 24th
• Added 3 new missing accurate arenas for New Orleans/Indiana/Minnesota
• Added all missing 75th editions courts
• Added all missing retro courts
• Added all missing 75th edition jerseys
• Around 30+ new portraits
• All contracts and extensions updated
• All jersey numbers updated
• All rotations/minutes updated
• Fixed 2021/22 schedule
• Updated 30+ faces
• Implemented few changes for 2022 Roster (start of the season)

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod is available here, while the release and support topic can be found here. As per the previous bulletin, updates to shoes, Draft Classes, and other aspects of this massive mod pack are still in the pipeline. A new roster featuring the trade deadline deals is also coming soon, so stay tuned to skoadam’s topics in the Modding sections for further updates!

skoadam and slimm44 have recently released V88 of U R Basketball for NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14 PC! The latest release features 2022 season rosters that are accurate as of January 6th. Key features of V88 are as follows:

• All teams with full 2021/2022 rosters
• All teams with new accurate arenas
• All teams with new accurate courts
• All teams with new accurate dornas
• Added new jerseys
• Around +150 new portraits
• All contracts and extensions updated
• All jersey numbers updated
• All rotations/minutes updated
• 2021/22 schedule implemented

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod is available here, while the release and support topic can be found here. As per the previous bulletin, updates to shoes, Draft Classes, and other aspects of this massive mod pack are still in the pipeline. Stay tuned to skoadam’s topics in the Modding sections for further updates!

From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #408 of the NLSC Podcast!

The NLSC NBA Live 10 Tournament has drawn to a close, and we must say, it was a success! We’re looking forward to future tournaments with games such as NBA Jam and NCAA Basketball 09. However, one game that we definitely won’t be using is Kidz Sports Basketball. After playing it together, we’re inclined to call it the worst basketball game ever made. Thankfully, we’ve also played some much better games as of late, including NBA 2K13, NBA in the Zone, and Basketball Classics. There’s also some modding news to recap, and a few teasers of our own to drop! In this week’s mailbag, we’re talking about fighting with friends and family over disagreements on the virtual hardwood.

Download or play on your mobile device/tablet: CLICK HERE (Running time: 1:16:19 — 52.8MB)

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To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!

Thanks to the NBA 2K22 preview season earlier in September, I’ve once again fallen behind in posting a bulletin about the release of a new version of U R Basketball by skoadam and slimm44. V87 of URB is now available for NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14 PC, with offseason rosters updated as of August 25th, 2021. A full breakdown of the key features is as follows:

• 250 new portraits
• All trades and free agent signings as of August 25th, 2021
• Updated contracts and extensions
• Updated faces
• Updated MyCAREER Draft picks
• Updated MyCAREER courts and stadium
• Updated MyCareer jerseys
• Updated schedule for 2021/2022 season (fictional)
• 2022 & 2023 Draft Class
• New coaches
• Trades (new portraits)
• Seasons screens
• Title screen and menu with 2K22 logo
• Age and contracts corrected for next season

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod is available here, while the release and support topic can be found here. As previously noted, fixes for retro shoes, Draft Classes, and other enhancements are still in the pipeline, along with further 2022 season updates. Stay tuned to skoadam’s topics for further information and previews of all future releases!

I’m a little behind in posting this, but in case you weren’t aware, a new version of U R Basketball by skoadam and slimm44 is now available! V86 of URB includes final 2021 Playoffs rosters, updated through July 18th. A full breakdown of the key features is as follows:

• Newest 2021 Playoff Roster
• New updated rotations/minutes
• Playoffs teams with crowd (new arenas)

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod is available here, while the release and support topic can be found here. As previously noted, updates for retro shoes, Draft Classes, and other enhancements are also still in the pipline. Stay tuned to skoadam’s topics for further information and previews of all future releases.

Following on from the trade deadline update, V85 of U R Basketball by skoadam and slimm44 is now available! The latest release includes final 2021 season rosters, and various team and player art updates. A breakdown of what’s new in V85 for both games is as follows:

• Newest 2021EOS (end of the season) Roster
• New signings
• Updated rotations/minutes
• 19 new arenas  (more space for crowd) by Zk3O
• All traded players have new portraits

U R Basketball for NBA 2K14 can be downloaded here; please see the release topic here for more information and support. The NBA 2K13 mod is available here, while the release and support topic can be found here. As previously noted, updates for retro shoes, Draft Classes, and other enhancements are also still in the pipline. Stay tuned to skoadam’s topics for further information and previews of all future releases.