If you have the original game files, look inside the "Crack" or "Support" folder on the disc. Copy rld.dll and paste it into your NBA 2K13 main installation directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\2K Sports\NBA 2K13 ).
Since NBA 2K13 is an older title, modern Windows permissions can sometimes block DLL initialization. Right-click the icon. Select Properties > Compatibility tab. Check "Run this program as an administrator." Nba 2k13 Rld.dll Failed To Initialize Fixed
NBA 2K13 was built for DirectX 9.0c. Even if you have DirectX 12, you may need the legacy runtimes. If you have the original game files, look