I don't know if this is much better than 2K11, that I gave 3/5, or I'm just in the mood for b-ball more this season, but I am getting more out of this than last years version. The 'My Player Mode' is well done and I'm trying not to suck at that. If there is one thing that annoyed me about 2K11 that hasn't been rectified is the intention the developers have to waste my time. All the little cutscenes, watching the draft, listening to questions from the press and scouts instead of just being able to skip them is aggravating. Deep down there still isn't a lot new from what was in basketball games a decade ago, but nevertheless, it recreates the sport excellently without much room to move from here.