Why Is It Called NBA 2K?
The '2K' stands for the year 2000, marking the beginning of the new millennium when the first game debuted.
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The name NBA 2K originates from the year 2000, which was seen as a significant turning point in technology and gaming.
It's called NBA 2K because the first game was released in 1999, right before the year 2000, often abbreviated as '2K'.
Just a cool way to say NBA 2000. Short and catchy, right?
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