It’s not because I’m afraid to share my opinions, or reluctant to stand by them.

However, I decided that I didn’t want to do that. A couple of things made me grumble today, and I was all ready to scathingly vent about them in this week’s Friday Five, since I didn’t already have a column prepared. I’ll be honest with you, fellow basketball gamers. This week’s Five is a list of some of the best names I’ve come across while playing 2K Pro-Am in NBA 2K17. The feature is presented as either a list of five items, or in the form of a Top 5 countdown.

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Friday Five! The Friday Five is a feature that I post every Friday in which I give my thoughts on a topic that’s related to NBA Live, NBA 2K, and other basketball video games, as well as the real NBA, and other areas of interest to our community. We wrap up Episode #204 of the NLSC Podcast with Our Week in Basketball Gaming, which included another brief but enjoyable session of 2K Pro-Am in NBA 2K17.It pains us to say it as long-time NBA fans, but we’re just not feeling this year’s Playoffs.Referring back to a Monday Tip-Off article from a few weeks ago, we discuss the burnout and cynicism that can arise after years of talking about improvements to basketball video games, and compiling feedback for developers.One of us is a little more positive than the other. NBA Playgrounds has been released, and we have some initial impressions to share.Charles Barkley has revealed what it will take for him to appear in NBA 2K18.Does all that VC suggest another tough grind this year? We also know the release date and the pre-order bonuses. Shaquille O’Neal has been revealed as the cover player for the Legend Edition of NBA 2K18.

Episode #204 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss the NBA 2K18 Legend Edition cover reveal, give our initial impressions of NBA Playgrounds, and talk about the burnout and cynicism we sometimes feel when it comes to giving constructive feedback.

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