If you don't, the computer will pick you apart as the A.I. If you understand basketball's intricacies, such as mastering and defending the pick-and-roll, you'll do well.

The wide range of options creates a game that looks like one pulled directly from broadcast TV. There are defensive moves aplenty, too flops, wrap fouls, rebounds, lunges, and numerous other moves are available. Using it in conjunction with other buttons lets you pull off dunks, crossovers, layups, hop steps, runners, pump fakes, and many other moves. You'll need it for the Pro Stick that gives you incredible control over ball handling and shooting. Lace Up the Sneaks NBA 2K14's gameplay is deep-in fact, there are so many offensive and defensive moves that you may want to play with an open instruction booklet. A new mode 'Path to Greatness,' let's you plot out Bron-Bron's future over the next seven years through a series of big games. It's an effective way to bridge the gap between the actual sport and its video game representation. 'Dynamic Living Rosters' (powered by Stats, Inc.) translates real-world hot and cold streaks to the game, so when King James is slumping, digital James will be off his game, too. It's the video game equivalent of the schoolyard pick-up game, but with stats and leaderboards. NBA 2K14 contains a ton of modes and features designed to keep you playing until the Finals tip-off in June, but two of my favorites are 'Crews' and 'Dynamic Living Rosters.' 'Crews' lets you (and four others) take a created player online for five-on-five multiplayer hoops action. The tunes include the likes of Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines,' Coldplay's 'Lost!,' and Phil Collins 'In the Air Tonight.' It's a very solid mix of pop songs that blends well with the overall 'showtime' presentation. Instead, cover athlete LeBron James served as the music curator. NBA 2K14, on the other hand, doesn't have the former Nets owner's influence (there were five Jigga tracks on the NBA 2K13 soundtrack). The Tip Off NBA 2K13 featured Jay-Z as the executive producer and as a result, the b-ball game was covered in the rapper's Brooklyn-centric touches.

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