NBA 2K12 is a 2011 basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.

NBA 2K12, like the other games in the series, strives to emulate the experience of the National Basketball Association.

A mode called Association is also present, in which the player assumes control of an NBA organization, and simulates through seasons.

NBA 2K12 received positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise directed at the visuals, wealth of content, controls, and overall gameplay.

The game features several aesthetical details found in real televised NBA games, such as commentary from Kevin Harlan, Clark Kellogg, and Steve Kerr, sideline reports from Doris Burke, halftime shows, replays, customizable camera angles, and other details.

[10][11] NBA 2K12 was featured at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo, with Kobe Bryant making an appearance.

[12] Duck Down Music and 2K Sports hosted a competition for a song placement on the official game soundtrack.

He praised the introduction of more classic teams and players, commended the control tweaks and tutorial options, called the overall presentation and player models the "best in sports games", and called the commentary the "best ever recorded in a sports game".

[21] GameSpot's Tom Mc Shea commended the tweaks made to the MyPlayer mode for allowing it to be "immediately engaging", praised the "amazing" and "lifelike" presentation, and liked the addition of more historic players and teams.

[22] Richard Grisham from GamesRadar wrote: "Suffice to say, there are a few quirks that mean it's not 'perfect', including some painfully long load times, repetitive commentary when you get further into My Player or have to repeat historic matchups [...], or questionable decisions around DLC and the removal of the Crew mode.

"[23] Jack Devries for IGN wrote: "No sports game has ever made me this excited to play.

Playing legends of the past, the stars of today, and my own personal NBA rookie are all different flavors of f#$%ing rad.