Released in 2002, NBA 2K3 is a basketball simulation video game for the Microsoft Xbox, part of the NBA 2K series. Developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega, the game is known for its realistic gameplay, detailed graphics, and accurate representations of the NBA and its players. It features various modes, including season, playoffs, and franchise modes, along with an All-Star Weekend event. NBA 2K3 also introduces improvements in player animations, ball physics, and AI over its predecessors, reinforcing its status as a strong sports genre title of its time.