Basketball is not just a sport; it is a culture. As you let that statement sink, the sport is most popular in the United States, and here is an interesting fact you probably didn't know; basketball was invented by a Canadian teacher residing in the US. 

Nike's Air Jordan, Reebok's Pump Omni, FILA's Ninety6, and Adidas and Kanye West-inspired Yeezy(s) are among the greatest basketball shoe brands of all time. These basketball-inspired sneakers are shaping contemporary culture and fashion. Consequently, a lot of people around the world are turning these kicks into status symbols.

Besides looking good, basketball players and enthusiasts also love feeling good. This explains why thousands of basketball games allow die-hard basketball fans to experience and immerse themselves in action-packed basketball games. 

Continue reading to discover the best basketball games you can enjoy from your PlayStation, PC, X-BOX, Nintendo, or Mobile device.

Nintendo's Tecmo NBA Basketball

While Generation Z are making basketball games more popular than ever with their ever-increasing appetite for immersive games, we have to credit Generation X and Millennials for making arcade gaming popular. 

Unlike other basketball games that we will feature in this article, Tecmo NBA Basketball is a retro/classic game. The 1992-released game will give you a rare chance to play with the legendary basketball MVP—Michael Jordan—as you take on all teams and players from the 1991 and 1992 NBA seasons. 

Tecmo NBA Basketball features cinema-style cut-scenes during gameplay, above-average game AI, and the option to play all-star games. It would be best to check out this title if you want to test your skills against legendary basketball players.

Microgaming's Basketball Star Slot

You will be treated to fantastic cash prizes for every win you get on the Basketball Star slot from Microgaming that features wilds scatters, and free spins that increase your winnings. The game has a traditional 5 x3 slot layout. You will, therefore, find 5-reels, 3-reels, and 243-paylines on the slot. Basketball Star also has excellent graphics, rich background music, and fluid and straightforward gameplay. 

You can enjoy this title from your desktop or laptop computer. Players can also use their mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) to play this feature-filled Microgaming slot. During gameplay, it would be best to be on the lookout for the Wild symbol "Basketball Star Logo," which appears on reels 3, 4, and 5 if you want to increase your odds of walking away with up to 2000x your stake. 

NBA Live Mobile

Did you know that you can enjoy basketball games from your mobile phone or tablet? NBA enthusiasts don't have to own pricey consoles to enjoy basketball games at home or on the move. 

NBA Live was developed by Electronic Arts, a leading, experienced, and globally renowned game developer. The title was initially released in July 2016. You can download the game from Google Play if you have an Android-running smartphone or tablet. Alternatively, you should check out the Apple App Store if you want to download NBA Live Mobile to your iOS running iPhone or iPad. 

You will have the chance to draft your team, select your player lineup, then play as you embark on a path to NBA greatness. NBA Live Mobile 2016 also gives you the chance to participate in NBA events and campaigns throughout the entire basketball season, which translates to daily basketball fun.