NBA 2K2

So what if your only dunking experience is slamming a Krispy Kreme into a coffee cup? Not only does Sega’s third entry in the franchise turn the hardwood into a people’s court where runty couch spuds have a chance, but it also represents the best basketball title ever. The play is fast, fluid, and simple, but don’t expect a total rim job: Timing shots, faking defenders, and cutting down opponents requires finesse. Each superstar has his own signature moves: Shaq tosses free-throw bricks, and Allen Iverson executes dramatic crossovers. If the game were any more detailed, they would have to include a “Record Shitty Rap Album” mode.