Carrying on the tradition of the franchise, NBA 2K25 offers players the chance to play with their friends, either on the same team or going head-to-head in a single match. This helps bring the game to be so much more than just a basketball simulator, but also one where teamwork is the focus and trash talk can come to the forefront. It is the perfect way to make the game more social and bring some of its lesser-known features to the spotlight.