There's prominence of Michael Jordan throughout NBA 2K11; the cover, the game, and the moments. Gamers can now play as MJ, play against MJ, and re-live the 10 memorable moments of MJ to receive player achievements. With streamlined player controls, best player trading logic, dynamic commentary, and upgraded AI, IGN considers NBA 2K11 “The Greatest Basketball Game Ever Made”.

Player skills and playability are also upped in this game. The upgraded AI allows tougher defenses, mightier offenses, and smarter assists. Each player has over 100 unique animations and life-like movements. My Player is the most interactive and engrossing feature in NBA 2K11. Gamers can follow their dream by being drafted in the D-League and later in the NBA.

With a perfect critic score across all game review sites, NBA 2K11 is easily the Best Basketball Game in this generation. Some gamers do not agree though. Many complained that while great player movements and upgraded AI make it a perfect 10, lots of missed shooting, deleted superb ball passing, and embarrassing dunk moments make it a 3. One gamer claimed that he missed 10 open 3-pointers on the same spot playing as Ray Allen.