'NBA Street Vol. 2' is widely regarded as one of the most influential and timeless basketball video games of all time, but how exactly did it come together? By examining cultural forces like hip hop's relationship with basketball, the game's iconic soundtrack and interviewing key players like Just Blaze and Bobbito Garcia, The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann set out to shed light on the influences that made this EA Sports Big game so uniquely legendary and beloved by hardcore fans and gamers alike.

00:00 - A very brief history of basketball video games
02:21 - A team of hoop experts is assembled
11:24 - Creating a memorable visual identity
17:14 - Gameplay that stands on its own
22:24 - Curating an iconic musical backdrop
26:48 - The cultural context for basketball at that time
39:11 - The critical reception and legacy of 'NBA Street Vol. 2.'

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