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Happy 68th Birthday to Alton Lister! After a year in Italy, Lister signed with the Milwaukee Bucks; the team that drafted him in 1981. This led to some confusion and his acquisition method in NBA Live 96 PC being erroneously listed as "Drafted" instead of "Signed Free Agent".

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 12h

Sean Elliott and Dennis Rodman in NBA Live 95 (SNES) On this day in 1993, Elliott and Rodman were traded for each other. They became teammates a year later when Elliott was traded back to the Spurs.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"They were already in place, and it was often easier to assign them custom faces, portraits, and so on. We always knew who those stand-ins were meant to be, but with modding, they literally became MJ." ICYMI, 5 Players Who Became Michael Jordan in Games: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-player...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As a new video game and season loom, devotees of the virtual hardwood naturally start making some plans! In this week's Wayback Wednesday, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social reminisces about his grand plan for NBA Live 2003, the Baby Bulls, and how things actually panned out.

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Wayback Wednesday: My Grand Plan for NBA Live 2003 - NLSC

In this week's Wayback Wednesday, Andrew reflects on his grand plan for NBA Live 2003 that ultimately fell through.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy 56th Birthday to Eric Piatkowski! A second-generation pro - his father Walt played in the ABA - Pike was once the Clippers' all-time leader in regular season games with 616 (DeAndre Jordan now leads with 750). However, 11 of his 17 career Playoff games came with the Bulls.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mt. Mutombo and Shaq throw it back to the 90s in NBA Live 10 (Xbox 360). Remembering Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away on this day in 2024.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"There were enjoyable moments, including times where he turned back the clock with a dunk or big scoring night. Playing with the Wizards iteration of Michael Jordan was also a novelty." ICYMI, 25 Years Since "I'm Back, Again": www.nba-live.com/ww-25-years-...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy 38th Birthday to Kevin Durant! Despite NBA Live 09 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 launching with placeholder Oklahoma City branding which was later updated via free DLC, the intro includes a clip of Durant in a Seattle Supersonics jersey, unavailable in the game itself.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sooner or later, a great snarky comeback becomes a tired thought-terminating cliche. This week's Monday Tip-Off discusses the shallowness of "it's not that deep".

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Monday Tip-Off: The Shallowness of "It's Not That Deep" - NLSC

In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew discusses the shallowness of the thought-terminating cliche "it's not that deep".

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy 44th Birthday to Emeka Okafor! A herniated disk ruled Okafor out of action for four seasons. However, the 2005 Rookie of the Year made a comeback with New Orleans in 2018, joining the list of players who played for the club under both the Hornets and Pelicans monikers.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"A normal-looking avatar is up there with hitting the Park in the default outfit as far as squandering virtual street cred." ICYMI, Just Be Yourself on the Virtual Hardwood: www.nba-live.com/mto-just-be-...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Gamers, 🎮 How have your video game habits changed as an adult versus when you were a kid? ❌ Does anybody question you on why you still play video games as an adult? Or talk down to you for it? We'll be discussing this on the NLSC Podcast.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 61st Birthday to Steve Kerr! The nine-time champion and career leader in three-point percentage remained on commentary in NBA 2K15, while also coaching the Golden State Warriors. He has a few lines that break the fourth wall, such as urging the Spurs' big three to retire.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 56th Birthday to Trevor Ruffin! A rookie with the Phoenix Suns in 1995, Ruffin appears in the PC version of NBA Live 95. Along with fellow rookie Antonio Lang, he was one of the popular options to overwrite with Charles Barkley in the early days of our modding community.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's time for the September 26th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! This week's countdown has plenty of poster dunks and plenty of attitude, and a couple of truly wild lobs.

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NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - September 26th, 2026 - Highlights from NBA 2K27, NBA 2K14 & More

YouTube video by NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy 93rd Birthday to Hubie Brown! After leaving the Knicks in 1986, Brown spent 16 years as a commentator before returning to the sidelines to coach the Grizzlies. He returned to the booth after helming Memphis to their first Playoff berth, and called his last game in 2025.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Michael Jordan in ESPN NBA 2Night 2002 (PS2). On this day in 2001, MJ announced that he was coming out of retirement to play for the Washington Wizards. Unlike his second run with the Chicago Bulls, His Airness was officially available in all 2002 and 2003 season titles.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ICYMI, catch up on last week's NLSC Top 10 Plays! Please keep sending your best basketball gaming highlights to Derek (Dee4Three in our Forum, Dee4threeG on X). Remember, all hoops titles are welcome, current and classic!

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NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - September 19th, 2026 - Highlights from NBA 2K27, NBA 2K14 & More

YouTube video by NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy 61st Birthday to Scottie Pippen! Pip was the namesake and final boss of Slam City with Scottie Pippen: an FMV basketball game featuring some colourful characters and dialogue that definitely shouldn't have been G-rated!

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Michael Jordan's absence from the virtual hardwood in the mid to late 90s forced developers and gamers alike to devise workarounds. This week's Friday Five recalls five players who commonly stood in for - or were modded to become - His Airness.

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The Friday Five: 5 Players Who Became Michael Jordan in Games - NLSC

In this week's Friday Five, Andrew recalls five players that stood in for Michael Jordan, or indeed became MJ, in basketball video games.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy 75th Birthday to Bob McAdoo! Though his best years were with the Buffalo Braves, Mac was a key contributor on two Los Angeles Lakers championship teams. He appears on the All-Time Lakers in NBA 2K6 for Xbox 360, but unfortunately his face and body textures are mismatched.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Vale, Bob Pettit. The first-ever and two-time MVP, and also a four-time All-Star MVP, Pettit led St. Louis to an NBA championship in 1958; the only title in Hawks history, and the only time that Bill Russell's Boston Celtics were defeated in an NBA Finals series.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Even if I only succeed at renaming Ron Harper to Michael Jordan and changing his ratings, I'd be delighted!" ICYMI, 5 Ways I'd Like to Mod NBA Jam TE PC: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-ways-m... (By the way, some exciting news is coming here, so stay tuned!)

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy 35th Birthday to Perry Jones III! After three years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jones was traded to the Boston Celtics in the 2015 offseason. He was released in October having never played a game for them, resulting in a phantom stint that's captured in NBA 2K16.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy 45th Birthday to Drew Gooden! A first-team All-American and co-NABC National Player of the Year at Kansas in 2002, Gooden was the cover player of NCAA March Madness 2003. He was later featured in the All-Time Kansas Jayhawks DLC for NBA 2K17.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Roster Player dunks in NBA Live 99 PC. On this day in 1998, training camps for the upcoming season were postponed indefinitely, due to the lockout that caused NBA Live 99 to launch with 1998 season rosters. An official patch updated the rosters on PC after the lockout ended.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A new version (V1.2.3) of Daex's Sigil 2K27 modding tool for NBA 2K27 PC is now available: www.nba-live.com/sigil-2k27-f...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy 37th Birthday to Brandon Jennings! In March 2018, Jennings became a familiar face back in a familiar place when he signed with Milwaukee. In his first game back with the Bucks - a 121-103 win - he tallied 16 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds in just under 24 minutes.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Remembering the late Eric Montross on his birthday. Drafted 9th overall by Boston in 1994, Montross was one of the Celtics' unlockable players in NBA Jam Tournament Edition PC. Before being unlocked though, he's on the Rookies squad, where he's the first choice for Player One.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy 56th Birthday to Randy Woods! In 1996, Woods briefly reunited with Doug Overton - his teammate for a year at La Salle - when they were both traded to Denver. In NBA Live 96 PC, Woods and Overton sport #14 from their previous stints, rather than #10 and #11 respectively.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

25 years ago this Friday, Michael Jordan announced that he was returning to play for the Washington Wizards. This week's Wayback Wednesday reflects on the impact of MJ's second comeback, on the real NBA and virtual hardwood alike.

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Wayback Wednesday: 25 Years Since "I'm Back, Again" - NLSC

In this week's Wayback Wednesday, Andrew reflects on it being 25 years since Michael Jordan declared "I'm Back" for the second time.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy 47th Birthday to Ricky Davis! After entering the league as a 19-year-old project, Davis ended up having a solid 12-year career, with one of his best seasons coming in 2006. In video games of course, his athleticism made him a perennial Virtual Hardwood Legend.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"It provided something for observant gamers to discover, and arguably served as a preview of adidas Live Run." ICYMI, The Squads in The Hangar: www.nba-live.com/ww-squads-th...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy 62nd Birthday to Larry Krystkowiak! Krysto started 14 of the 19 games he played for the Chicago Bulls in 1995. This led to his inclusion in NBA Live 95 PC. Once the modding scene took off at the NLSC, he became a prime candidate to be overwritten with Michael Jordan.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Episode #648 of the NLSC Podcast, hosted by @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek, is out now! This week, Derek provides his detailed review of NBA 2K27, and the community also rates the game following more time on the sticks. Listen on the NLSC: www.nba-live.com/nlsc-podcast...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Career modes began as a way to step into the shoes of an NBA player. However, as this week's Monday Tip-Off discusses, "just be yourself" isn't necessarily good advice or a popular approach on the virtual hardwood anymore.

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Monday Tip-Off: Just Be Yourself on the Virtual Hardwood - NLSC

In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew discusses how the design of career modes discourages the concept of "just be yourself".

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy 69th Birthday to Sidney Moncrief! A star for the Bucks in the 80s, injuries forced the winner of the first two Defensive Player of the Year awards to retire in 1989. He made a comeback with the Hawks in the 1991 season, retiring again after a solid year as a reserve.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy 77th Birthday to Artis Gilmore! As a rookie with the Kentucky Colonels, the A-Train was the ABA MVP and Rookie of the Year, also winning the first of four rebound titles. He later led the NBA in field goal percentage four straight years playing for the Bulls and Spurs.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Patrick Ewing on the Supersonics in NBA Live 2001 PC. 26 years ago yesterday, the New York Knicks' all-time leader in several statistical categories was traded to Seattle in a massive four-team trade.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"It's been rewarding to broaden my gaming horizons, and indulge my passion for NBA history." ICYMI, Is The Past My Basketball Gaming Future: www.nba-live.com/mto-is-the-p...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NBA 2K27 MyTEAM Domination (PC) Some highlights from a game vs. the New York Knicks. Video by Dee4Three.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Basketball gamers, For those who have played NBA 2K27... 🔢 Score the game on a scale of 1 to 10 🏀 Rank it compared to other NBA 2Ks on PS5 gen We'll be discussing this topic on the next NLSC Podcast.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NBA 2K27 (PC): Celtics blow out the Nets. 🎥 Full Game Highlights: youtu.be/2CAxn5IjKy0 Video by Dee4Three.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy 37th Birthday to Tyreke Evans! The NBA's Rookie of the Year in 2010, Evans was the fourth rookie in league history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game. The first three? Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's time for the September 19th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! A couple of surprising games are in the countdown this week, proving that even the rough releases have their fun moments.

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NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - September 19th, 2026 - Highlights from NBA 2K27, NBA 2K14 & More

YouTube video by NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oddly, we've never been able to mod the PC version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition. Should that ever change however, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social has some ideas for tinkering with an old favourite, as he discusses in this week's Friday Five.

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The Friday Five: 5 Ways I'd Like to Mod NBA Jam TE PC - NLSC

In this week's Friday Five, Andrew lists five ways that he'd like to mod the PC version of NBA Jam TE, should he ever find a way to do so.

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