it was ok. but it varies from person to person.
some people like NBA 2k9
some say they are the same thing. they are wrong. they are very different.
Good vs. Bad -Live 09
Good: improved graphics, lots of game modes, NBA Academy, new animations, new signature shots (not that many though).
Bad: gameplay is improved but still sucks, player DNA is worthless (who cares if someone likes to go left?), navigation screen control is very very very slow, lots of slow loading screens, limited player customization, Dynasty mode is hard and complicated, there is no such thing as a fast break in Live 09 (they always slow down every time down the court), bad ball control.
Summary: If you are not that good at video games, then buy this game. Its not strategic at all.
Good vs. Bad-2k9
Good: great gameplay, good graphics, easy setup, quick loading screens, easy season mode setup, easy player customization and editing, great off-ball control, Living Rosters updates are pretty handy, awesome cut scenes between each quarter, 2k share system is a very good idea,
Bad: not that many game modes.
i cant think of anything else that's bad.