NBA The Run Wave One Update Adds Championship Belts and Five 2000s Legends
The free Wave One update for NBA The Run arrives next week with five iconic players from the 2000s, championship belt progression, and significant gameplay overhauls including a goaltending nerf and new animations.
NBA The Run is receiving its Wave One update next week with a substantial roster expansion and gameplay refinements. The free update adds five legendary players from the turn of the millennium: Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tracy McGrady.
Players can unlock each legend by earning 5,000 CRED through gameplay, or purchase them individually as DLC for $9.99. The update introduces championship belts that players can earn with each legend, adding progression goals and replayability.
Beyond roster additions, Wave One brings several new features. A new Drive Cam perspective joins the existing camera options, while a practice mode helps players hone their skills. A new court also releases with the update.
The gameplay changes address competitive balance and animation depth. A significant goaltending nerf adjusts defensive positioning and timing windows. The update expands offensive animations with new driving layups, standing dunks, and alley-oop variations. Advanced off-the-heels animations now allow defenders to be hit multiple times in a single play or knocked down entirely.
Additional player-specific changes and animation improvements are also included in the update, with further details expected to be shared in the coming days.
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- Insider GamingEstablished publication · recorded Sep 24, 2026NBA The Run’s Wave One Update Adds Championship Belts