<P> Chase Becotte for IGN gave the game a score of 8.9 out of 10, summarizing his review with: "NBA 2K17 is another rock - solid game in the franchise . It features worthwhile updates to the dribbling and shooting mechanics, and backs up those improvements off the court in ways that make me care about managing my team . All in all, I know NBA 2K17 will be in my gaming rotation for many months to come ." </P> <P> Even though he felt that the story of the MyCareer mode wasn't as strong as it could have been, Matt Paprocki of Polygon commended the various modes in which the player's created player may be used . He also spoke positively of the Pro-Am mode, specifically in regard to its potential use in eSports, saying that the mode makes the series' future feel intriguing . Like Grisham, Paprocki noted the presence microtransactions . Paprocki summarized his review with: "Taken as a whole, NBA 2K17 is a worthy if subtle upgrade to an already extensive, even exhaustive, sports sim ." </P> <P> Matt Whittaker from Hardcore Gamer scored the game a 4.5 out of 5, writing: "Calling NBA 2K17 the greatest basketball game ever made almost feels redundant, since 2K and Visual Concepts puts out a wonderfully polished product year after year . With a renewed focus on tangible gameplay improvements and general realism, this year's iteration of the longstanding franchise feels like the best yet . Being able to execute more accurate dribble moves and jump shots is fantastic on its own, but hearing engaging and varied commentary at the same time makes the entire experience feel fantastic . MyCareer remains a wonderful way to live (out) your NBA fantasy and MyGM mode has enough depth to keep players coming back for months on end . Aside from what's actually in the package, the greatest thing about NBA 2K17 is that it proves that Visual Concepts and 2K have no intention to grow complacent in their quest for the perfect basketball video game ." </P> <P> By February 2017, NBA 2K17 had shipped approximately 7 million copies . </P>

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