A New Way to Say 'Dunk' | The Complete History of 'NBA Street Vol. 2'

'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.' Subscribe to our channel: http://therin.gr/5te1wFL CONNECT Shop: https://theringer.com/shop Website: http://theringer.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ringer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ringer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT83YP07yVuaH9J19YABhlw