The NLSC
@thenlsc.bsky.social
Since 1996, the NLSC has been your source for basketball video games! We cover NBA Live, NBA 2K, NBA Jam, and many more hoops titles. 🏀🎮💻
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Placing LeBron James on the Lakers in NBA Live 2004 and ESPN NBA Basketball. 🟣🟡
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Placing LeBron James on the Lakers in NBA Live 2004 and ESPN NBA Basketball. 🟣🟡
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
Congratulations to Andrew Gaze, who has been officially elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame! 🏀🦘
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Congratulations to Andrew Gaze, who has been officially elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame! 🏀🦘
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
ICYMI, Andrew and Derek discussed the cost of video games in Episode #605 of the NLSC Podcast. 🎙️
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November 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
ICYMI, Andrew and Derek discussed the cost of video games in Episode #605 of the NLSC Podcast. 🎙️
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"Maybe it's because so many people have moved on to MyCAREER and MyTEAM where we have limited customisation when it comes to gameplay, while sim heads who play franchise modes want authenticity."
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
November 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"Maybe it's because so many people have moved on to MyCAREER and MyTEAM where we have limited customisation when it comes to gameplay, while sim heads who play franchise modes want authenticity."
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: D-League 'Toine in NBA 2K11
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: D-League 'Toine in NBA 2K11
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
NLSC Podcast Topic:
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 AM
NLSC Podcast Topic:
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
"Not only was it controversial, but one of the worst and mostly poorly-thought out ideas in the history of the NBA 2K series."
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Not only was it controversial, but one of the worst and mostly poorly-thought out ideas in the history of the NBA 2K series."
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
"It's possible to create highlights and enjoy the gameplay for what it is, as long as you're not taking it too seriously. It's playable, and capable of entertaining moments."
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"It's possible to create highlights and enjoy the gameplay for what it is, as long as you're not taking it too seriously. It's playable, and capable of entertaining moments."
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
"It's become a fun way to get the most out of a game I’m revisiting, not to mention an interesting challenge to push the limits of what can be done as far as customising its content."
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"It's become a fun way to get the most out of a game I’m revisiting, not to mention an interesting challenge to push the limits of what can be done as far as customising its content."
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
Vale, Michael Ray Richardson.
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Vale, Michael Ray Richardson.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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ICYMI, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek discussed NBA The Run in Episode #604 of the NLSC Podcast! 🎙️
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November 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
ICYMI, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek discussed NBA The Run in Episode #604 of the NLSC Podcast! 🎙️
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Vale, Lenny Wilkens.
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Vale, Lenny Wilkens.
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Russell vs. Wilt in NBA 2K6
Legendary rivals Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain battle for a board as the unlockable All-Time Celtics and All-Time Lakers clash in NBA 2K6 for the Xbox 360.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Legendary rivals Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain battle for a board as the unlockable All-Time Celtics and All-Time Lakers clash in NBA 2K6 for the Xbox 360.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Russell vs. Wilt in NBA 2K6
Legendary rivals Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain battle for a board as the unlockable All-Time Celtics and All-Time Lakers clash in NBA 2K6 for the Xbox 360.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Legendary rivals Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain battle for a board as the unlockable All-Time Celtics and All-Time Lakers clash in NBA 2K6 for the Xbox 360.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
"With MJ's consistent appearance as a Legend from NBA Live 2000 through to NBA Live 2004, we began to treat to his inclusion in the series as a given. In doing so, we probably ended up taking it for granted."
ICYMI, Michael Jordan in NBA Live 2004: www.nba-live.com/ww-michael-j...
ICYMI, Michael Jordan in NBA Live 2004: www.nba-live.com/ww-michael-j...
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"With MJ's consistent appearance as a Legend from NBA Live 2000 through to NBA Live 2004, we began to treat to his inclusion in the series as a given. In doing so, we probably ended up taking it for granted."
ICYMI, Michael Jordan in NBA Live 2004: www.nba-live.com/ww-michael-j...
ICYMI, Michael Jordan in NBA Live 2004: www.nba-live.com/ww-michael-j...
Basketball gamers,
What do you consider to be a fair price for games that are:
🟢 Fully Featured (Big Studio)
🟡 Fully Featured (Small Studio)
🔵 Online Only
🔴 Mobile
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
What do you consider to be a fair price for games that are:
🟢 Fully Featured (Big Studio)
🟡 Fully Featured (Small Studio)
🔵 Online Only
🔴 Mobile
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Basketball gamers,
What do you consider to be a fair price for games that are:
🟢 Fully Featured (Big Studio)
🟡 Fully Featured (Small Studio)
🔵 Online Only
🔴 Mobile
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
What do you consider to be a fair price for games that are:
🟢 Fully Featured (Big Studio)
🟡 Fully Featured (Small Studio)
🔵 Online Only
🔴 Mobile
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
"I'll be sorry to lose the ability to hoop with those Legends."
ICYMI, A Ticking Clock on NBA Live 19: www.nba-live.com/mto-ticking-...
ICYMI, A Ticking Clock on NBA Live 19: www.nba-live.com/mto-ticking-...
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"I'll be sorry to lose the ability to hoop with those Legends."
ICYMI, A Ticking Clock on NBA Live 19: www.nba-live.com/mto-ticking-...
ICYMI, A Ticking Clock on NBA Live 19: www.nba-live.com/mto-ticking-...
Familiar pose.
Next week's Wayback Wednesday will be a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002!
ICYMI, the first ESPN NBA 2Night was profiled back in September: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
Next week's Wayback Wednesday will be a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002!
ICYMI, the first ESPN NBA 2Night was profiled back in September: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Familiar pose.
Next week's Wayback Wednesday will be a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002!
ICYMI, the first ESPN NBA 2Night was profiled back in September: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
Next week's Wayback Wednesday will be a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002!
ICYMI, the first ESPN NBA 2Night was profiled back in September: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
Bill Walton in NBA Live 19 Ultimate Team.
Remembering Big Red on what would've been his 73rd Birthday.
Remembering Big Red on what would've been his 73rd Birthday.
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Bill Walton in NBA Live 19 Ultimate Team.
Remembering Big Red on what would've been his 73rd Birthday.
Remembering Big Red on what would've been his 73rd Birthday.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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30 years ago, the then-Vancouver Grizzlies debuted with a 92-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Yes, that new NBA team for us 90s kids is now 30 years old!
The back of the NBA Live 96 PC box touted the inclusion of the Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors as a key feature.
The back of the NBA Live 96 PC box touted the inclusion of the Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors as a key feature.
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
30 years ago, the then-Vancouver Grizzlies debuted with a 92-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Yes, that new NBA team for us 90s kids is now 30 years old!
The back of the NBA Live 96 PC box touted the inclusion of the Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors as a key feature.
The back of the NBA Live 96 PC box touted the inclusion of the Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors as a key feature.
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Rookie Bynum in NBA Live 06
20 years ago today, Andrew Bynum became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game. As a rookie in NBA Live 06 PC, he didn't have the most accurate likeness!
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
20 years ago today, Andrew Bynum became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game. As a rookie in NBA Live 06 PC, he didn't have the most accurate likeness!
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
November 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Rookie Bynum in NBA Live 06
20 years ago today, Andrew Bynum became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game. As a rookie in NBA Live 06 PC, he didn't have the most accurate likeness!
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
20 years ago today, Andrew Bynum became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game. As a rookie in NBA Live 06 PC, he didn't have the most accurate likeness!
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
NBA 2K9 (PS3)
Bulls (Team NLSC) vs. Spurs (CPU)
🎥 Full Game Highlights: youtu.be/-chzF-8JA0E
Video by Dee4Three.
Bulls (Team NLSC) vs. Spurs (CPU)
🎥 Full Game Highlights: youtu.be/-chzF-8JA0E
Video by Dee4Three.
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
NBA 2K9 (PS3)
Bulls (Team NLSC) vs. Spurs (CPU)
🎥 Full Game Highlights: youtu.be/-chzF-8JA0E
Video by Dee4Three.
Bulls (Team NLSC) vs. Spurs (CPU)
🎥 Full Game Highlights: youtu.be/-chzF-8JA0E
Video by Dee4Three.
NLSC Podcast Topic!
NBA THE RUN is a new NBA 3v3 arcade style hoops game, coming in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
🏀 Excitement level?
🏀 Thoughts on the trailer footage?
🗒️ It will be online-only at launch (offline may come later)
We'll discuss our answers and yours on the show!
NBA THE RUN is a new NBA 3v3 arcade style hoops game, coming in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
🏀 Excitement level?
🏀 Thoughts on the trailer footage?
🗒️ It will be online-only at launch (offline may come later)
We'll discuss our answers and yours on the show!
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
NLSC Podcast Topic!
NBA THE RUN is a new NBA 3v3 arcade style hoops game, coming in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
🏀 Excitement level?
🏀 Thoughts on the trailer footage?
🗒️ It will be online-only at launch (offline may come later)
We'll discuss our answers and yours on the show!
NBA THE RUN is a new NBA 3v3 arcade style hoops game, coming in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
🏀 Excitement level?
🏀 Thoughts on the trailer footage?
🗒️ It will be online-only at launch (offline may come later)
We'll discuss our answers and yours on the show!