Hoop shot games have always been the favorite among the video game players. In the past era where arcade gaming was very popular, there were several hoop shot games that have marked among gamers. Fans of “NBA Jam” and “NBA Street” can no doubt recall how fun it was playing these games. For a while now, fans have not heard of another hoop shot video game arcade styled.
The game
This is about to change as the makers of “Halo: The Master Chief Collection,” Saber Interactive, recently launched “NBA Playgrounds.” The game is a nostalgic rendition of those way back arcade games video gamers used to enjoy.
It is officially licensed by the National Basketball Association.
The latest hoop shot game showcases all basketball superstars both active and in the spotlight and those legends who have already retired from playing the popular sport. Aside from the players, all teams in the league are also in the game.
Trailer
The trailer of the upcoming arcade-style hoop shot game showed a mixed era of gamers. It shows the iconic baller Allen Iverson matches against George Hill and Stephen Curry. Amazing high-flying shots, as well as countless slam-dunks and moves, can also be seen in the opening trailer of the game.
Official roster of players
Just recently, Saber Interactive released the official roster of playable ballers in “NBA Playgrounds.” Below you can find the entire list in alphabetical order.
- Aaron Gordon
- Al Horford
- Al Jefferson
- Alex English
- Allen Iverson
- Alonzo Mourning
- Andre Drummond
- Andrew Wiggins
- Anfernee Hardaway
- Anthony Davis
- Ben McLemore
- Ben Simmons
- Bill Laimbeer
- Bill Russell
- Bill Walton
- Billy Cunningham
- Blake Griffin
- Bradley Beal
- Brandon Ingram
- Brook Lopez
- Buddy Hield
- CJ McCollum
- Carmelo Anthony
- Chandler Parsons
- Chauncey Billups
- Chris Bosh
- Chris Mullin
- Chris Paul
- Chris Webber
- Clyde Drexler
- Damian Lillard
- Danilo Gallinari
- Danny Ainge
- David Robinson
- DeAndre Jordan
- DeMar DeRozan
- DeMarcus Cousins
- DeMarre Carroll
- Dell Curry
- Derrick Rose
- Dikembe Mutombo
- Dirk Nowitzki
- Dominique Wilkins
- Dragan Bender
- Draymond Green
- Dwight Howard
- Dwyane Wade
- Elfrid Payton
- Emmanuel Mudiay
- Enes Kanter
- Eric Bledsoe
- Evan Turner
- Frank Kaminsky
- George Gervin
- George Hill
- George Mikan
- Goran Dragic
- Gordon Hayward
- Grant Hill
- Greg Monroe
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Harrison Barnes
- Hassan Whiteside
- Ian Mahinmi
- Jabari Parker
- Jahlil Okafor
- Jakob Poeltl
- Jamal Crawford
- Jamal Murray
- James Harden
- James Worthy
- Jason Kidd
- Jaylen Brown
- Jeff Teague
- Jeremy Lin
- Jimmy Butler
- Joel Embiid
- John Stockton
- John Wall
- Jonas Valanciunas
- Jordan Clarkson
- Jrue Holiday
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Karl Malone
- Kawhi Leonard
- Kevin Durant
- Kevin Johnson
- Kevin Love
- Kris Dunn
- Kris Humphries
- Kristaps Porzingis
- Kyle Lowry
- Kyrie Irving
- LaMarcus Aldridge
- Larry Johnson
- LeBron James
- Luis Scola
- Luol Deng
- Magic Johnson
- Marc Gasol
- Marcus Morris
- Marcus Smart
- Marquese Chriss
- Mason Plumlee
- Matt Barnes
- Maurice Cheeks
- Michael Beasley
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
- Mike Conley Jr.
- Mitch Richmond
- Monta Ellis
- Nenê
- Nerlens Noel
- Nicolas Batum
- Nikola Jokic
- Nikola Vucevic
- Oscar Robertson
- Otto Porter Jr.
- Patrick Beverley
- Patrick Ewing
- Pau Gasol
- Paul George
- Paul Millsap
- Paul Westphal
- Rajon Rondo
- Ray Allen
- Reggie Jackson
- Ricky Rubio
- Robert Parish
- Roy Hibbert
- Rudy Gay
- Rudy Gobert
- Russell Westbrook
- Scottie Pippen
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Shawn Kemp
- Shawn Marion
- Spud Webb
- Stephen Curry
- Steven Adams
- Thon Maker
- Tim Hardaway
- Trey Burke
- Ty Lawson
- Tyreke Evans
- Victor Oladipo
- Vince Carter
- Walt Frazier
- Willis Reed
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Zach LaVine
- Zach Randolph
“NBA Playgrounds” will be released for PS4, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch. For those who would like to purchase the game digitally, it is available for only $19.99. The game is set to release on May 2017.
