NBA 2K7 was actually Shaq's second consecutive year on 2K22 MT the cover. It first happened in NBA 2K6. He joined Allen Iverson as the only two players to have multiple solo covers at the time. It was praised for elements like the gameplay, the music, the presentation and many other elements.

But the controls were not perfect and the experience was nearly exactly the same as in the previous entry. While it may not be to be a big deal it was, the design of the menus was widely criticised. Some even considered them ugly.

Kobe Bryant, in NBA 2K10, is perhaps the most well-known athlete to grace the cover of any of these games. It was actually an important game in the series for one key reason. It was the entry that introduced the MyPlayer mode, which continues to be an absolute favorite an entire decade.

The mode had some kinks to work out but it was still an extremely well-loved addition to the series. Summer League and sideline reporter Doris Burke were also welcome inclusions. Unfortunately, the game did encounter a few technical issues, particularly following its release.

Prior to when ESPN NBA 2K5 was released, the ESPN license was added to the series in a major manner. This was a significant entry because it was the last NBA game that was released by SEGA prior to the time that the company was sold. The ESPN presentation was arguably the show-stealer however it ended up Cheap NBA 2K22 MT being a flop following this game.