The most stable way to ensure your game is in English is to apply the official v1.0.1 updates. These were released in different versions based on the region of your game copy.
For those who own the game on Steam or have access to the main menu:
: Some users download English Fixed Exes (v1.0) to force the game into a version that defaults to English. 3. The Registry Editor (Regedit) Method
NBA 2K11 English Language Patch PC: How to Change and Fix Language Issues
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\2K Sports\NBA 2K11 (path may vary slightly depending on your Windows version). Look for a string value named .
If the English files are already present but the game keeps defaulting to another language (like Russian), you can force it to English through the Windows Registry. Press Win + R , type , and hit Enter.
: Dedicated community patches exist that translate all in-game text, commentary, and menus into English.
: For those with the European or International DVD-ROM version, the International Official Patch is required.