ESPN NBA 2K5 is a basketball simulation video game for the Sony PlayStation 2, developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. As part of the NBA 2K series, it offers an authentic NBA experience with enhanced graphics and gameplay. The game falls under the sports genre, specifically focusing on basketball. It features all the NBA teams and players from the 2004-2005 season, various game modes including season, playoffs, and street basketball, as well as in-depth player customization. ESPN NBA 2K5 is renowned for its realistic player animations, advanced AI, and integration of ESPN's broadcast presentation.