Three games are tied at 89. First is NBA 2K3, which is dating from the very beginning of the series. It was a huge success from the beginning and retained many of the features that earned them positive reviews up to 2K22 MT this point. They also kept Allen Iverson as the cover athlete.

While the majority of the content remained the same, there were key modifications. Things like Franchise mode were upgraded to be more thorough than before but the main shift was made in the way the game was presented. NBA 2K3 was the beginning of a partnership with ESPN and made the game feel more authentic than ever.

The only game of the entire franchise that didn't include 2K in the name was ESPN NBA Basketball, which would've basically been NBA 2K4. This game was all-in ESPN and Iverson was the final game to be covered.

This was the final installment before 2K Sports was formed. ESPN NBA Basketball featured unique facial designs for all players It also improved the passing system and was focused on the 24/7 mode, and included many streetball elements. The program received high marks for its graphics and presentation.

NBA 2K11 was a pivotal moment in the history of the games. Though none of them received bad reviews, they did stagnate in the 2000s as they ended. This year's entry was a significant step up for Cheap MT 2K22 a few reasons. Most exciting was Michael Jordan, a cover athlete who hadn't played an event for many years.