NBA fans can take a break from lockouts and labor agreements to focus on in-game action and legendary careers in NBA 2K12. The addition of a new "Legendary Teams" mode means gamers can play with classic NBA squads, including the powerhouse Celtics of 1986, the 1996 Bulls, and the 1991 Lakers, each with full, historically accurate rosters. The in-game presentation has been tailored to each specific era, complete with short-shorts and black-and-white video feeds, and all of the present-day rosters have been updated to reflect current teams and ratings.