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Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside

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A 1998 Nintendo 64 basketball simulation featuring 5-on-5 play and Kobe Bryant

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About this game

Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside is a basketball simulation game developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. Released in 1998, it features 5-on-5 gameplay and 1997–1998 rosters, with Michael Jordan represented as “Roster Player #98.”

Game Modes

  • Exhibition: Play individual games.
  • Season: Simulate games or play through the season to reach the playoffs.
  • Playoffs: Compete through the postseason with the goal of winning the NBA Finals.

The game received a Player’s Choice designation after selling one million copies.