NBA 2K17

NBA 2K17
Cover art featuring Paul George
Developer(s)Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)2K
SeriesNBA 2K
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Android
iOS
Release
Android, iOS
  • WW: September 23, 2016
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NBA 2K17 is a 2016 basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. It is the 18th installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K16. It was released worldwide on September 20, 2016, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. Players who pre-ordered the game received it on September 16, 2016.[1] Paul George of the Indiana Pacers is the cover athlete for the regular edition of the game,[2][3] while Kobe Bryant is the cover athlete for the 'Legend Edition'.[4] In Italy, the cover athlete is Danilo Gallinari,[5] and in Spain, the cover athlete is Pau Gasol.[6] A version of the game for iOS and Android was released on September 23, 2016. NBA 2K17 was succeeded by NBA 2K18.[7]

NBA 2K17 simulates the experience of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Several game modes are included, such as MyCareer, where the player creates a customizable player and plays through their career, MyGM and MyLeague, both franchise modes where the player controls an entire organization, and MyTeam, where the player creates a team to compete against other players' teams. Along with current NBA teams, other teams are included, such as classic NBA teams, national teams, and EuroLeague teams. The game's soundtrack, which features 50 licensed songs, was curated by Michael B. Jordan, Grimes, Imagine Dragons, and Noah Shebib.

NBA 2K17 was released to universal acclaim. Most critics praised the presentation, the soundtrack, as well as the gameplay and amount of content. By February 2017, the game had shipped approximately 7 million copies. NBA 2K17 is highly regarded as one of greatest video games within the NBA 2K franchise.


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  1. ^ a b Carpenter, Nicole (June 2, 2016). "NBA 2K17 Cover Star, Release Date Announced". IGN. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  2. ^ SI Wire (June 1, 2016). "Pacers' Paul George revealed as cover athlete for NBA 2K16". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  3. ^ Conway, Tyler (June 1, 2016). "Paul George Named NBA 2K17 Standard-Cover Athlete". Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  4. ^ Makuch, Eddie (April 13, 2016). "NBA 2K17 Getting Special Kobe Bryant "Legend Edition"". GameSpot. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  5. ^ Mojica, Nicholas (July 25, 2016). "Danilo Gallinari Featured On 'NBA 2K17' Italian Cover" Archived July 27, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Design&Trend. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  6. ^ Otero, Jose (August 19, 2016). "NBA 2K17 And The Quest To Make A More Authentic Basketball Game". IGN. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Tylwalk, Nick (September 23, 2016). "NBA 2K17 Review: Great Game, Weak Handle". Gamezebo. Retrieved October 21, 2016.

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