The only thing that was disappointing about the NBA Finals (where the historically great Warriors gave up a 3-1 series lead and lost to the Cavaliers) was that it meant basketball was over for a while. We'd have to somehow survive for six months without the sport that generates the sweetest highlights and the best Twitter memes.
There is justice in the world, though. The NBA is almost back, and accordingly, "NBA 2K17" is running a fast break to a console near you. Here's how fantastic this year's game looks:
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If you watched Kobe Bryant play at all in the past few years, you saw a shadow of his former self. Thanks to "NBA 2K17," you can relive the glory days of jersey number 8.
If you're more interested in the present than the past, you can live out one of LeBron's explosively aggressive drives to the basket in video game form.
Or you can take the reins during one of the scoring bursts where Kyrie Irving takes over a game.
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