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NLSC Podcast Community Question! What are your thoughts on the most recent patch for NBA 2K27? ✅ Welcome changes overall 🟡 A patch was needed, but not a fan of all the changes ❌ Patching is out of control. There shouldn't be this many changes to a game one month after release

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 4h

Happy 39th Birthday to Mike Conley! The fourth overall pick in 2007, Conley was one of only four players from that Draft still active last season, along with Kevin Durant, Al Horford, and Jeff Green.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 5h

Details on Patch 2.0 for NBA 2K27, out now for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and this coming Friday for PC and Switch 2.

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NBA 2K27 Patch 2.0 Released - NLSC

Patch 2.0 - the big Season 2 update - is now available for NBA 2K27. It includes fixes, likeness updates, gameplay tweaks, and more.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Kevin McHale and Bill Laimbeer in NBA Live 06 PC. On this day in 1980, McHale and Laimbeer made their NBA debuts in the same game: a 130-103 Boston Celtics victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. McHale had 10 points in 13 minutes, while Laimbeer was scoreless in 10 minutes.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy 24th Birthday to Josh Giddey! Beyond his presence on the virtual hardwood, Giddey had a voiced cameo as an NPC in NBA 2K23's MyCAREER. He offers MP advice about social media, and gives him a couple of rewards, including his jersey to wear around The City and in Park games.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Bob McAdoo vs. Walt Bellamy in NBA Live 06 PC. On this day in 1972, McAdoo made his debut for the Buffalo Braves, taking on Bellamy and the Atlanta Hawks. Both scored 20 points as the Hawks won 120-109. Mac went on to win Rookie of the Year, and was soon the NBA's best scorer.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A disastrous rookie season led to Yinka Dare's ratings being heavily nerfed in the PC version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition. Remembering the late Yinka Dare on his birthday. While his NBA career didn't quite pan out, Dare left George Washington as the school's leader in blocks.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

It's time for the October 10th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! Poster dunks, clutch shots, and rare aerial feats are on display this week.

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NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - October 10th, 2026 - Highlights from NBA 2K27, NBA 2K14 & More

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy 45th Birthday to Darius Miles! After a knee injury seemingly ended his career, Miles attempted a comeback with the Celtics in 2008, but was cut after six preseason games. He'd return to the NBA with the Grizzlies, but his phantom Boston stint can be seen in NBA Live 09.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Patches are a controversial issue in basketball gaming nowadays, because of the potential for undesirable changes. Of course, as the examples in this week's Friday Five demonstrate, it isn't great when titles are stuck with major problems, either.

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The Friday Five: 5 Major Problems That Were Never Fixed - NLSC

In this week's Friday Five, Andrew recalls five major problems in various basketball video games that were unfortunately never fixed.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A new NLSC Top 10 Plays is coming soon, so if you missed it, catch up on last week's countdown! To join in the fun, hit up Derek (Dee4threeG on X, Dee4Three in our Forum) with your best virtual hardwood plays! Remember, all basketball games are welcome, current and classic.

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NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - October 3rd, 2026 - Highlights from NBA 2K27, NBA 2K15 & More

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy 52nd Birthday to Keith Booth! Booth played only six games for the Bulls in 1998, but nevertheless got a ring. His second and final season was the lockout-shortened 1999 campaign, during which he scored a career-high 16 points in a win over Allen Iverson and the 76ers.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"Assuming that they can be used like their real life counterparts though, mimicking their style and dominance on the virtual hardwood is a worthy challenge, and one that I've enjoyed." ICYMI, 5 Reasons To Play With Legends From Before Your Time: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-reason...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Happy 56th Birthday to Kenny Anderson! A member of the Georgia Tech trio "Lethal Weapon 3" along with Dennis Scott and Brian Oliver, the ACC Rookie of the Year and NBA All-Star was included as part of the All-Time Yellow Jackets DLC for NBA 2K17.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy 51st Birthday to Tyson Wheeler! Wheels doesn't appear in any official rosters, and modders didn't have much of a chance to add him to their updates, either. In his cup of coffee in the NBA, he tallied four points (1/1 FG, 1/1 3P, 1/2 FT) and two assists in three minutes.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

George Gervin vs. Connie Hawkins with an ABA ball in NBA Live 06 PC. Some light modding was involved here. On this day in 1975, the Spurs defeated the Hawks 109-107 in an ABA vs. NBA exhibition, which was also the first basketball game played at the Louisiana Superdome.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Details on the most recent patches for NBA The Run, including the first wave of Legends: www.nba-live.com/nba-the-run-...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Even when basketball video games aren't all-time classics or personal favourites, they can still be nostalgic for hardcore hoop heads. In this week's Wayback Wednesday, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social reflects on playing NBA Full Court Press 30 years ago this week.

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Wayback Wednesday: 30 Years Ago, I Played NBA Full Court Press - NLSC

In this week's Wayback Wednesday, Andrew reminisces about playing NBA Full Court Press for the first time 30 years ago.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Harry Gallatin in NBA Live 06 PC. Remembering the seven-time All-Star, who passed away on this day in 2015. Nicknamed "The Horse", he averaged 15.3 rpg in 1954. His 33 rebounds against the Pistons in 1953 remains a Knicks record, as does his mark of 610 consecutive games played.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 56th Birthday to Harold Ellis! Ellis played on some of the worst teams of the 90s, including the 11-71 Nuggets in 1998. They went 2-25 in his 27 games, but the former Greek All-Star Game Slam Dunk Champion did score a season high 22 points in a start against the Rockets.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"Had the Bulls had a better year and Jay Williams looked like a future star, perhaps I would've had more incentive to persevere with NBA Live 2003." ICYMI, My Grand Plan for NBA Live 2003: www.nba-live.com/ww-my-grand-...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Tony Battie on the Lakers in NBA Live 99 PC; a phantom stint resulting from the Nick Van Exel trade with the Nuggets at the 1998 Draft. Battie was traded to Boston after the lockout ended. On this day in 1998, the NBA cancelled all 114 preseason games due to the ongoing lockout.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Also tune in on... YouTube: youtu.be/YqCU9aWLDzY Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KbF... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Episode #650 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek discuss the recent NBA 2K server revivals, and the Save The Game movement that has sprung up in the wake of community reactions to NBA 2K27.

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NLSC Podcast #650: NBA 2K27 & The Save The Game Movement - NLSC

In Episode #650 of the NLSC Podcast: Thoughts on the Save The Game movement that includes server revivals and criticism of NBA 2K27.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Michael Jordan retires from the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Live 2004 Dynasty mode cutscene. On this day in 1993, His Airness shocked the basketball world by announcing his retirement. It wasn't the end of his career though, as on March 18th 1995, MJ declared "I'm Back".

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Connie Hawkins sporting a Phoenix Suns throwback in NBA 2K10 PC. Remembering the six-time NBA/ABA All-Star and 1968 ABA MVP and Champion, who passed away on this day in 2017 at the age of 75.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 59th Birthday to Rex Chapman! Chapman is available on the Bullets in NBA Jam Tournament Edition PC after beating all 27 teams and unlocking the expanded rosters. Him still being in Washington is a useful reference point for working out the game's roster cut-off date.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

EA Draft Camp 08. Because Kevin Durant, Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Corey Brewer, Brandan Wright, and Julian Wright signed with EA, they were in the pre-draft community event build of NBA Live 08. Based on (correct) mock drafts, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social placed Noah on the Bulls for a few games.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 39th Birthday to Brandan Wright! Along with fellow Draftees Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer, and Julian Wright, Brandan signed with EA Sports ahead of NBA Live 08 and attended "Draft Camp 08", where they all provided mo-cap and promotional interviews.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 46th Birthday to Yuta Tabuse! The first Japanese NBA player, Tabuse tallied just 17 minutes in four games for the Phoenix Suns in the 2005 season. Nevertheless, he graced the cover of the Japanese version of NBA Live 06, making him the only unsigned NBA Live cover player.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

2K has been dropping the ban hammer on cheaters in NBA 2K27. It's welcome news, but as this week's Monday Tip-Off discusses, there are a couple of concerning issues amidst cleaning up the online scene: www.nba-live.com/mto-2k-is-sw...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Bob Cousy in NBA Live 06 PC. On this day in 1950, Walter Brown and Red Auerbach were dismayed when they drew Cousy in the Chicago Stags dispersal draft. It didn't take long for the Houdini of the Hardwood to change their minds, and alongside Bill Russell, he won six titles.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 54th Birthday to Grant Hill! In 1997, Hill became the first player since Larry Bird in 1990 to average at least 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists per game in a season; a mark that wouldn't be bested until 2017 when Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 63rd Birthday to A.C. Green! A three-time champion and one-time All-Star, Green truly earned his nickname of "Iron Man" by playing in 1,192 consecutive games. He also replaced an absent Charles Barkley in the Phoenix Suns' lineup in a handful of mid 90s video games.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"It speaks to a lack of engagement with our entertainment, a lack of savvy as customers buying a product, and a decline in attention spans." ICYMI, The Shallowness of "It's Not That Deep": www.nba-live.com/mto-the-shal...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 38th Birthday to Derrick Rose! The youngest MVP in NBA history to date, in January 2026 Rose became the fifth Chicago Bull to have his number retired.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

NLSC Podcast topic! With all the buzz about getting past NBA 2K servers online, we want to know: 🏀 If you could get back online for one past 2K, which game would you choose? 🏀 Thoughts on the #savethegame movement? People are voicing their concerns with NBA 2K27 and the direction of the franchise.

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Andrew Begley @andrewnlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm a hardcore hoop head as you know, with a preference for a particular team from the Windy City. But I'm also a proud Novocastrian who doesn't mind some footy as well. And so...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Dr. J vs Magic at Rucker Park in NBA Live 19.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

For retro gamers, some exciting developments are coming with the PC version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Steve Francis in a 2002 season roster for NBA Live 99 PC, now with a real cyberface! Retro basketball gaming is enhanced by sprucing up old mods that had to be barebones releases without the necessary art updates - thankfully preserved in our archives - back in the dial-up days.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Meters and indicators off in NBA Live 16, for optimal presentation and immersion. This play was featured in this week's NLSC Top 10. Check it out for nine other spectacular virtual hardwood moments from the community: youtu.be/o5JFVUra5jY

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Happy 58th Birthday to Greg Foster! A back-to-back NBA Finalist with Utah, Foster is one of only three players from either the 1997 or 1998 Jazz - Shandon Anderson and Jacque Vaughn are the others - to win a ring, which he did as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Happy 41st Birthday to Courtney Lee! Drafted by the Magic in 2008, Lee went to the NBA Finals as a rookie, where he had the unenviable task of matching up with Kobe Bryant. After one season in Orlando, he was traded for Vince Carter, who'd later become his teammate in Memphis.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

For those who'd like to go back and tinker with NBA 2K18 PC, Spree#8 has released a Hook tool for the game: www.nba-live.com/nba-2k18-hoo...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ron Artest Outside Stopper Freestyle Superstars Intro in NBA Live 06 PC. On this day in 2005, Artest - now Metta Saniford-Artest - was reinstated following his lengthy suspension due to his role in the Malice at the Palace. 16 games into the 2006 season, he demanded a trade.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Jerry West added to NBA Live 06 PC, sporting a Lakers' 70s throwback. On this day in 1974, Mr. Clutch announced his retirement after 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time, he was the team's all-time leading scorer with 25,192 points.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Happy Birthday to Carl & Charles Thomas! Charles played one season in 1992. Carl wore #23 for the Cavaliers in 1997, and along with future teammate Derek Anderson, is one of the last players to have the number before LeBron James. He wore #30 in 1998, as Anderson now had #23.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy 55th Birthday to Aaron Williams! As a rookie with the Utah Jazz in 1994, Williams played 12 minutes in six games. He finished his career with an even 12,000 minutes in 715 games for ten different teams, including 336 with the New Jersey Nets; his longest stint.

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