In terms of defense, NBA 2K22's greatest improvement is in the form of Buy 2K MT a revamped shoot blocking technique. I often felt that blocking in earlier NBA 2K titles felt lifeless and was ultimately dependent on chance. Because of the new animations and more fluidity and motion, blocks are precise and powerful, lending some much needed robustness to the game's top centres, which I feel weren't really seen as a threat in the past.

Take a look at Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers or Bill Russell's Celtics and you'll know the difference. The added feeling of precision and authenticity also extends to mid-air battles, since players within the ring appear more real in their movements.

Highlight reels in previous games were often marred or even destroyed with sloppy animations, leaving my big men looking like frozen machines in thin air. In NBA 2K22, players reach, swat and guard in a way that is more natural and hence more effective in majority of defensive situations.

NBA 2K22's modes stay largely unchanged from the previous year's, which isn't such it's a problem since some of the modes were exclusive to the next-generation NBA 2K21 versions. In addition to MyCareer, MyTeam and MyNBA modes, The W is back, with an independent career mode based around the WNBA.

With regards to the old MyCareer players will be delighted to know it's now possible to play in both MyCareer and MyPark/Neighbourhood modes have now been integrated into a single MyCareer mode, featuring an expanded version of best buy NBA 2K22 MT the previous year's City. Although The City is essentially a greater and more detailed neighbourhood that is filled with attractions and activities to do.