NBA 2K’s All-Time Teams: Reliving Basketball’s Greatest Rosters
Video game fans and basketball lovers alike are sure to get excited about the latest NBA 2K offering. No longer do you just have to build up your custom team in a bid to become the best – you can play as a range of all-time teams from the history of the sport.
Whether you are a fan of the modern era of basketball or would prefer to take a trip down memory lane, you are covered with this new feature of NBA 2K. With squads spanning from the 80s to the 00s, you can get your hands on some of the greatest teams in history. Taking a look at the teams that make up the rosters of the all-time teams, you will be impressed by the talent that you can use on your quest to dominate.
The 1980s
Kicking off with the 1985-86 Boston Celtics lineup, fans can take control of Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and more for a perfect representation of the golden era of basketball. There is also the 1986-87 Lakers, with the likes of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy giving you one of the best teams any era has ever seen.
The 1990s
The 1990s was another action-packed period of basketball, with the NBA seeing a number of iconic teams. Fans can attempt to re-write history as the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls, the 1997-98 Jazz, or the 1999-00 Trail Blazers.
The 1995-96 Seattle SuperSonics can also be used – bringing back memories of the intense battles between the Sonics and Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. This team featured Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton, Detlef Schrempf and more greats from the time.
The 2000s
The 2000s saw an influx of talent as the talent pool widened and the NBA exploded into the stratosphere. The 2003-04 Pistons are featured prominently as the team underwent a dramatic transformation to become true champions. Players like Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Ben Wallace and more are all included.
You can also get your hands on the 2001-02 Kings – the team that put Sacramento on the map thanks to the likes of Mike Bibby, Chris Webber, Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic. The 2004-05 Spurs are also available, with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Bruce Bowen making up the legendary starting five.
Relive the Greats
With so much talent packed into the all-time teams of NBA 2K, you can create your own fantasy matchups featuring some of the biggest names to ever play basketball. Whether you are looking to play with the greats or beat them, there is something for everyone with this new edition of NBA 2K.
