NBA 2K3 is a sports video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for Sony's PlayStation 2. Released in 2002, it belongs to the genre of simulation sports games. It encapsulates the excitement and competitiveness of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Players get to control real-life NBA teams and players, engage in various game modes including career, tournament, and training, and even manage the teams. It features improved graphics, animations, and game mechanics from its predecessors, offering a realistic and immersive basketball gaming experience.