The 2014 installment of a prominent basketball simulation franchise, released on the PlayStation 3, sought to deliver a realistic and engaging virtual basketball experience. It aimed to capture the excitement of the National Basketball Association through updated rosters, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and improved graphical fidelity for the console generation at the time of its release.
This particular iteration holds significance for several reasons. For some players, it represented their last opportunity to experience a specific style of basketball gameplay on the older console hardware before newer generations took precedence. For others, it remains a nostalgic reminder of a specific era in the sport and gaming, capturing the rosters and playing styles of that particular season. Its availability on the PS3 also made it accessible to a wide audience who may not have immediately transitioned to newer consoles.