Backyard Basketball

The video game series Backyard Sports now includes a basketball-themed installment called Backyard Basketball. The game was initially developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Infogrames Entertainment SA. In 2001, the title became available for download on the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh platforms. Since the game’s initial release, it has been transferred to several other media, each featuring a unique cast of characters and gameplay mechanics that have been modified to varying degrees. Backyard Basketball, like the other games in the Backyard Sports franchise, has gained attention because it allows professional basketball players to be played as characters. Kevin Garnett and Lisa Leslie were both original participants in the game when it initially started. The most current installment features Stephen Curry portrayed as the game’s mascot.