Resolution Criteria

This market resolves based on the outcome of a single 1-on-1 Blacktop game to 21 points between two 99 OVR players: LeBron James and Michael Jordan. The game is played to 21 points, or first to reach 11 points if the score is tied at 20. The winner is whoever reaches 21 points first. The market resolves to "LeBron" if LeBron wins, or "Jordan" if Jordan wins. If the game is not played or cannot be completed, the market resolves N/A.

Background

Blacktop is a game mode in the NBA 2K series that takes place on a street court and allows the user to play pick-up games with players of their choice, from one-on-one match-ups all the way up to full court five-on-five games. Both players at 99 OVR represent the maximum overall rating in NBA 2K, making this a matchup between two identically-rated versions of basketball's two most iconic players.

Considerations

At identical overall ratings, the outcome will depend on player-specific attributes, animations, and badges rather than raw rating differences. LeBron and Jordan have different skill profiles—Jordan's elite perimeter shooting and footwork versus LeBron's size, athleticism, and versatility—which may create different advantages in a 1-on-1 halfcourt setting. The result is not predetermined by the game engine and will vary based on player execution and the specific game mechanics of whichever NBA 2K version is used.