Though I can't comment on the 'frills' of this game (career mode, practice, etc.) as I will never use them, I have now played dozens of exhibitions against friends and have immensely enjoyed the experience.
I obliged, and quite surprisingly was **** in from the opening tip-off of that first game. Last week, however, my brother brought home this game and wanted to play a few games. Simply put, I'm just a baseball/football guy.
The last time I owned a basketball video game was NBA Jam for my Super Nintendo. The last time I watched an entire professional basketball game was during the Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller, Malone/Stockton era.