2K Sports chose to release distinct versions of this game from Bestmengqin's blog

It was lots of enjoyable assembling a fresh roster and figuring out which players would be eligible for NBA2king buckets.That's quite a leap for the game that used play second fiddle to Electronic Arts' NBA Live. 

Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two Interactive CEO, noted that the game is now performing better than its original materials and has the ability to stand out among its peers. He also said that the popularity of the game does not depend on how the league is doing."NBA2K has become a stand-alone entity as an entertainment experience," he says. 

"Once upon time it was a supplement to the overall experience. When you think back to the year 2011, there was a lockout, which affected us. However, we were in the pandemic . Obviously, no basketball was being played, and we did quite well. We were better than average."

The game's popularity will be tested when the PlayStation 5 (and Xbox Series X) versions are launched. 2K Sports chose to release distinct versions of this game, in contrast to other titles. There's a risk with that, especially given the small customer base that will be impacted by the new launch of the system. But developers wanted to showcase the exclusive features of these games.

Zelnick says, "The team wanted a new title from the ground up." We think it's amazing. The new experience is known as the City it's The Park taken to another level. ... We're hoping to Buy 2K MT Xbox deliver the premier simulation experience as well as the premier cultural basketball living experience. That's what NBA2K is known for."