Living in the past is undoubtedly something we all do.

At some point in our lives we are told not to. At another point, we’re told to reminisce. How are we, as human beings, to understand which path to take? The answer has finally arrived.

It was a long wait before the fateful day of October 5 finally arrived. To some, it was another terrible Tuesday, arguably the worst work day in the week. To others, it was just a blur. But to us gamers, it is a day that has already reached the status of infamy. October 5 was the day NBA 2K11 hit store shelves and finally gave us our answer.

Live in the past.

With Michael Jordan gracing the cover of the newly released NBA 2K game, the past has become the present. Not only are there a handful of classic Chicago teams, but you can also get your hands on epic duos like Starks and Ewing, Stockton and Malone, and Payton and Kemp.

We all know about the Jordan Challenge and how challenging it actually is, but these classic teams go much further than the 10 challenges.

On the forums I see people asking everyday if they can take these teams into Association mode. The simple answer is, yes you can. But I took it a step further when bringing in my classic team.

If you read my articles and blogs on a somewhat consistent basis, you will know I am an avid Seattle Sonics fan that cannot accept the fact that they are no more. So I decided to take the old-school Sonics and replace the Oklahoma City Thunder.

I was six games into my season with Payton and Kemp averaging 19 and 26 points per game, respectively, but something was not right. It felt like too much of a fantasy seeing Kemp completely dominate Boozer in the season opener. So I decided to fiddle around in the menus, and to my surprise and pleasure, I discovered the one thing that has made this game the GOAT.

I was able to swap the Thunder’s roster with Seattle’s. Now I have my Association with the Sonics, but Payton is not the star. It’s Durant. The way it should be.

You're wearing the WRONG jersey!
Source: dailythunder.com

Now I am already 12 games in, rocking a 10-2 record while KD is averaging 34 points per game. The roster is near perfect, I just needed a backup forward for Durant. I know Green can handle the SF position, but I needed someone else, someone with a defensive mindset. Using the rather amazing player finder, I found the perfect fit for what I needed.

Renaldo Balkman.

Now I can fully enjoy my time with NBA 2K11. Hearing the announcers say the name "Seattle Sonics" brings back a lifetime full of memories. Memories that I don’t want to forget anytime soon.

So I salute you 2K, for finally giving me the answer that I have been searching for, the answer that allows me to relive my past and fulfill my virtual gaming dream.

Welcome home, Sonics.