NBA 2K has been one of the most popular video game franchises for a while now. With multiple NBA fans crazy for the franchise, the sales for the game have been great, and with every new iteration, the popularity has been steadily increasing.
The newest iteration of the franchise, NBA 2K23, will be released on September 9. After years of NBA fans trying to convince the makers to release an MJ edition, 2K23 is finally here to give fulfill the wishes of its fans. While 2K22 featured a different legends edition, 2K23 has an edition fully dedicated to Michael Jordan.
The game recently revealed that there would be a special Michael Jordan challenge that the players can take part in. Featuring the biggest moments from MJ’s illustrious basketball career, the Challenge mode is supposed to be a reminder of Jordan’s incredible legacy that the fans can experience through the game.
Recently, there have been some more revelations regarding the same. According to the latest courtside report, the Jordan challenge mode will feature a total of 15 instances from MJ’s basketball life.
Featuring events from his incredible NCAA career to his incredible NBA career, MJ’s challenges will feature some of the most pivotal moments from MJ’s career. Be it game-winners or legacy-defining games, the challenge mode will have it all.
The list goes as follows:
1982 National Championship: University of North Carolina vs. Georgetown
1984 Team USA Basketball Scrimmage
1986
Eastern Conference First Round
Game 2
1986 Eastern Conference First Round
1988 NBA All-Star Game
1989 Eastern Conference First Round, Game 5
1990 Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls
1990 Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
1990 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 3
1991 NBA Finals, Game 5
1992 NBA Finals, Game 1
1995 Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks
1996 NBA Finals, Game 6
1997 NBA Finals, Game 5
1997 Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers
1998 NBA Finals, Game 6
This is certainly a unique way to celebrate Jordan’s incredible career. With players able to play the very moments which defined MJ and his legacy, this challenge mode will be a perfect tribute to the legend.
Apart from this, the game will see some other changes as well. Given all the new features, fans are getting more and more excited about the game’s release. What do you expect of NBA 2K23?
