_ _ _______ ________ | \ | | | _ \ | __ | | \ | | | | \ \ | | | | | \ | | | |_/ / | |__| | | |\ \ | | | / | __ | | | \ \| | | _ \ | | | | | | \ | | | \ \ | | | | | | \ | | |_/ / | | | | |_| \_| |_______/ |__| |__| ________ ________ _______ ________ ________ ________ | ______| |__ __| | _ \ | ______| | ______| |__ __| | | | | | | \ \ | | | | | | | |______ | | | |_/ / | |______ | |______ | | |______ | | | | / | ______| | ______| | | | | | | | |\ \ | | | | | | ______| | | | | | \ \ | |______ | |______ | | |________| |__| |___| \__\ |________| |________| |__| © -FOR PLAYSTATION 2- ======================= STRATEGY GUIDE ======================= By: Josh Rasmussen E-Mail: AllenIversonN3@aol.com Version: 1.8 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | TABLE OF CONTENTS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 1. Introduction 2. Legal Stuff 3. Version History 4. Controls 4.1. General Gameplay 4.2. Offense 4.3. Defense 4.4. Advanced Offense 5. Tricks & Dunks 5.1. Tricks 5.2. Dunks 6. Teams 7. Rewards 7.1. Courts 7.2. Players 7.3. Create Player 7.4. Cheats 8. Strategies 8.1. Do's and Dont's 8.2. Situational Stuff 8.3. Trick Points 8.4. City Circuit Mode 8.5. Hold The Court Mode 8.6. Create-A-Balla 9. Cheats 9.1. Regular Cheats 9.2. GameShark Cheats 9.3. Easter Eggs 10. FAQ's 11. Wish List 12. Final Words 12.1. Propz 12.1. Copyright =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 1. INTRODUCTION | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= First of all, I'd like to thank you for reading this strategy guide. It is my first. I'll try to update as often as possible. Hopefully it will have everything (and more!) of what you need. And, also I hope that it is easy to read, too. If you can't read a strategy guide, then what use is it? If you find anything that needs correcting, have a question, or just have a comment or suggestion, please feel free to E-Mail me at: AllenIversonN3@aol.com. Credit will be given in my Final Words section. Otherwise, please enjoy the strategy guide and tell your friends about it, too! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 2. LEGAL STUFF | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This Strategy Guide can ONLY appear on the following sites: -Cheat Code Central (http://www.cheatcc.com) -GameFAQS (http://www.gamefaqs.com) -Gamemasters (http://www.gamemasters.com) -GameSages (http://www.gamesages.com) -GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com) -GameWinners (http://www.gamewinners.com) -Cheat Planet (http://www.cheatplanet.com) -PSX Codez (http://www.psxcodez.com) -PS2 (http://www.geocities.com/Sanjee77ca/PS2.html) -PS2 Domain (http://www.ps2domain.com) -Walkthrough Central (http://hometown.aol.com/hcorron/MySite.html) If you happen to find this strategy guide on another site, please inform me IMMEDIATELY at: AllenIversonN3@aol.com. © Copyright 2001 Josh Rasmussen. No part of this strategy guide may be stolen, copied, altered, or used for any type of profit. It also may not be distributed or reproduced in ANY way, shape, or form without getting prior permission from the author, Josh Rasmussen. © 2001 Electronic Arts, Inc. EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, the EA SPORTS BIG logo and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All rights reserved. The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective teams and may not be used, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. © 2001 NBA Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. NuFX is a trademark of NuFX Inc. EA SPORTS BIG is an Electronic Arts brand. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 3. VERSION HISTORY | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Version 1.0 (06/25/01) Damn, the first version of my first strategy guide. Who would've thought? Anyways, there's still a long way to go. I'll update when I have any new information for any section. If you have any ideas for this strategy guide, please E-Mail me at: AllenIversonN3@aol.com. Version 1.1 (06/26/01) Wow. It's finally sinking in that i've done a strategy guide that people want. It's also been brought to my attention that this IS, in fact, the FIRST FAQ for NBA Street ON THE WEB!!! Well, in this version, I haven't updated to much, just made small changes to a couple of sections, and got all the programmer's cheats in. Version 1.2 (6/27/01) I deleted the Unlockables section and added a new section, the REWARDS section, and made some minor changes to other sections. Not exactly the monster update I was hoping for, but I'm working on it. With work and all, I can't work on this as much as I'd like to, but I should be getting fired soon anyways. Version 1.3 (6/28/01) I compiled some of my E-Mails and made a FAQ's section. I'll add to it when I get more questions. I also added a chart to the City Circuit mode showing each region and the bosses and stuff. Oh yeah, I also improved the general look of it the faq, too. I think I'm gonna work on the teams section and hopefully have them done by this Friday, and I say hopefully because, in my line of business, I've pulled an ACT OF GOD this week. So, no way they're gonna fire me now. Version 1.4 (6/29/01) Well, with some help, I got the teams section up today. Right now, I'm still thinking about what else to add to this FAQ, so if you have any ideas, please E-Mail me at: AllenIversonN3@aol.com. Thanks a lot. Version 1.5 (7/1/01) This time around, I haven't really updated anything. Just added in a few things to different sections. With work and all, I may need some help, so if you're up to help me, E-Mail me at: AllenIversonN3@aol.com Thanks a lot! Version 1.6 (7/4/01) I haven't made a big update in a while now, because I need someone to help me out! If you can help, please E-Mail me, my E-Mail address is at the top of the FAQ. Thanks a lot. For this version, all I've really updated is the FAQ's Section, I really haven't had too much time to do anything else, which is why I need someone to help me out. But keep checking back because I'm gonna make a pretty decent sized update soon. Version 1.7 (7/7/01) Damn, been kickin major a$$ at work and haven't really updated this lately. Sorry about that. Well anyways, this time around, I added a "Wish List" section! Just E-Mail me with your personal suggestions for the next "NBA Street" and I'll post 'em on the site! Also, make sure that you get all of your requests for the FAQ in before I get it done or they will be left out! Check back in a few days for a 'special treat'! Versopm 1.8 (7/8/01) Well, I added a fairly decent amount to this update. I moved the cheat section to it's OWN section so it can have it's little sub sections and stuff. I also added all of the players' (in the teams sections) positions which took forever to do, which is why I call this a decent update, but, next comes the MONSTER UPDATE! Get your ideas in why you still can! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 4. CONTROLS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ************************* * 4.1. GENERAL GAMEPLAY * ************************* Move Player D-Pad Turbo L1, L2, R1, R2 Pause START Change Cameras SELECT **************** * 4.2. OFFENSE * **************** Shoot/Dunk/Lay-Up O Pass X Trick Move [] **************** * 4.3. DEFENSE * **************** Switch Players X Block/Rebound O or Triangle Steal [] Dive Double-tap any Turbo button ************************* * 4.4. ADVANCED OFFENSE * ************************* Tip-Slam Double-tap 0 Call for a Pick Triangle Advanced Dunk 0 + at least two turbo buttons Advanced Trick Move [] + at least two turbo buttons Gamebreaker Shot O while holding any two turbo buttons =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 5. TRICKS & DUNKS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *************** * 5.1. TRICKS * *************** --Random Tricks-- Command Name Point Value [] Check Yo Bags 1000 [] Criss-Cross 1000 [] Crossed Out 1000 [] Double Take 1000 [] Flexnflow 1000 [] Fro Fake 1000 [] Funknflash 1000 [] Immobilize 1000 [] Left Ya 1000 [] Off The Hook 1000 [] Roll On 1000 [] Spinoff 1000 [] Top Spin 1000 [] Two-Time 1000 [] Wrap Around 1000 --Advanced Tricks-- Command Name Point Value L1+L2+[] Streetwise 1500 L1+R1+[] Off The Chain 1500 L1+R2+[] Change Up 1500 L2+R1+[] Downshift 1500 L2+R2+[] Backtrack 1500 R1+R2+[] Reel2Reel 1500 L1+L2+R1+[] Cyclone 1500 L1+L2+R2+[] Double-Cross 1500 L1+R1+R2+[] Breaking You Off 1500 L2+R1+R2+[] Slip 'n' Slide 1500 [] *Left Behind 2500 *Must be performed face to face with defender. --Point totals are DOUBLED when the defender falls. --Point totals are HALVED when move is performed repeatedly on the same possession. ************** * 5.2. DUNKS * ************** --Random Dunks-- Command Name Point Value O Air Patrol 1500 O Air Raid 1500 O All That 1500 O Around The Way 1500 O Boomdown 1500 O Buckdown 1500 O Counter Strike 1500 O Direct Flight 1500 O Freestyle 1500 O Honey Dip 1500 O Jam City 1500 O Look Out Below 1500 O Mamma Jamma 1500 O Onslaught 1500 O Powerhouse 1500 O Rampage 1500 O Rapid Rise 1500 O Remix 1500 O Rise Up 1500 O Shockwave 1500 O Strikeforce 1500 O Uptempo 1500 --Advanced Dunks-- Command Name Point Value L1+L2+O Dominator 2500 L1+R1+O Hammerdown 2500 L1+R2+O High Rise 2500 L2+R1+O Wake Up Call 2500 L2+R2+O Backbreaker 2500 R1+R2+O Groundshaker 2500 L1+L2+R1+O Special Delivery 2500 L1+L2+R2+O Dunkalicious 2500 L1+R1+R2+O Around The World 2500 L2+R1+R2+O Super Fly 2500 L1+L2+R1+R2+O *Put it Home 2500 L1+L2+R1+R2+O **Dinner's Served 7500 *Must be performed while standing. **Must be performed just inside the free throw line while moving. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 6. TEAMS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The following is a list of each team's players, each player's position, and each player's strengths. --Atlanta Hawks-- Theo Ratliff, C Blocks, Dunks Toni Kukoc, F 2 Pointers, Handle Brevin Knight, G Handle, Quicks Alan Henderson, F Dunks, Power Jason Terry, G Steals, Handle, Quicks --Boston Celtics-- Paul Pierce, F 2 Pointers, Steals Antoine Walker, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power Vitaly Potapenko, C Power Tony Battie, C Blocks Kenny Anderson, G Handle, Quicks --Charlotte Hornets-- Jamal Mashburn, F 2 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Baron Davis, G Dunks, Handle, Quicks Elden Campbell, C Dunks, Power, Blocks David Wesley, G 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks P.J. Brown, F Dunks, Power --Chicago Bulls-- Elton Brand, C Dunks, Power Ron Mercer, G 2 Pointers, Dunks Jamal Crawford, G Handle, Quicks Marcus Fizer, F Power Ron Artest, F Steals, Quicks --Cleveland Cavaliers-- Zyndrunas Ilgauskas, C 2 Pointers, Dunks Clarence Weatherspoon, F Dunks, Power Lamond Murray, F 2 Pointers, Quicks Jim Jackson, G 3 Pointers, Quicks Andre Miller, G 2 Pointers, Handle, Quicks --Dallas Mavericks-- Michael Finley, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Dirk Nowitski, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Quicks Shawn Bradley, C Power, Blocks Juwan Howard, F 2 Pointers, Power Steve Nash, G 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks --Denver Nuggets-- Antonio McDyess, F Dunks, Power, Blocks Nick Van Exel, G 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Voshon Lenard, G 3 Pointers James Posey, F 3 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks Raef Lafrentz, C Dunks, Power --Detroit Pistons-- Jerry Stackhouse, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks Joe Smith, F Dunks, Blocks Ben Wallace, C Dunks, Power Chucky Atkins, G Handle, Quicks Corliss Williamson, F Dunks, Power --Golden State Warriors-- Antawn Jamison, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power Larry Hughes, G Dunks, Handle, Quicks Danny Fortson, F Power Mookie Blaylock, G Steals, Handle, Quicks Marc Jackson, C Dunks, Power --Houston Rockets-- Steve Francis, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Steals, Handle, Quicks Cuttino Mobley, G 2 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Shandon Anderson, G 2 Pointers Hakeem Olajuwon, C 2 Pointers, Power Maurice Taylor, F Dunks, Power --Indiana Pacers-- Jalen Rose, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Reggie Miller, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Quicks Travis Best, G 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Austin Croshere, F 2 Pointers, Power Jermaine O'Neal, C Dunks, Blocks --Los Angeles Clippers-- Lamar Odom, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Darius Miles, F Dunks, Quicks Keyon Dooling, G Handle, Quicks Corey Maggette, F Dunks, Quicks Michael Olowokandi, C Dunks, Power, Blocks --Los Angeles Lakers-- Shaquille O'Neal, C 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Blocks Kobe Bryant, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Steals, Handle, Quicks Robert Horry, F Blocks Horace Grant, F 2 Pointers, Power Derek Fisher, G Handle, Quicks --Miami Heat-- Alonzo Mourning, C 2 Pointers, Power, Blocks, Dunks Brian Grant, C Blocks, Dunks Tim Hardaway, G 3 Pointers, Handle Anthony Mason, F 2 Pointers, Power Eddie Jones, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks --Milwaukee Bucks-- Ray Allen, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Glenn Robinson, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Power Rafer Alston, G Handle, Quicks Tim Thomas, F Dunks, Power Sam Cassell, G 2 Pointers, Handle, Quicks --Minnesota Timberwolves-- Kevin Garnett, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Blocks, Quicks Terrell Brandon, G Steals, Handle, Quicks Laphonso Ellis, C Dunks Wally Szczerbiak, F 2 Pointers, Power, Quicks Chauncey Billups, G 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks --New Jersey Nets-- Stephon Marbury, G 2 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Keith Van Horn, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks Aaron Williams, C Dunks Kendall Gill, G Power, Steals Kenyon Martin, F Dunks, Blocks --New York Knicks-- Latrell Sprewell, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Allan Houston, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Mark Jackson, G Handle Glen Rice, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers Marcus Camby, C Dunks, Blocks --Orlando Magic-- Tracy McGrady, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Steals, Handle, Quicks Grant Hill, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Bo Outlaw, F Power, Quicks Mike Miller, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers Darrell Armstrong, G Steals, Handle, Quicks --Philadelphia 76ers-- Allen Iverson, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Dikembe Mutombo, C Dunks, Power, Blocks Aaron McKie, G 2 Pointers, Steals George Lynch, F Power, Steals Eric Snow, G Steals, Handle, Quicks --Phoenix Suns-- Jason Kidd, F 2 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Shawn Marion, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Steals, Quicks Rodney Rogers, F 3 Pointers, Power Clifford Robinson, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers Penny Hardaway, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks --Portland Trailblazers-- Rasheed Wallace, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Blocks, Quicks Scottie Pippen, F Dunks, Power, Steals, Handle, Quicks Dale Davis, C Dunks Power Steve Smith, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Damon Stoudamire, G Steals, Handle, Quicks --Sacramento Kings-- Chris Webber, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Blocks, Quicks Jason Williams, F Handle, Quicks Doug Christie, F 3 Pointers, Steals Vlade Divac, C 2 Pointers, Power, Blocks Peja Stojakovic, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers --San Antonio Spurs-- Tim Duncan, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Blocks David Robinson, C 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Blocks Sean Elliot, F 3 Pointers, Quicks Antonio Daniels, G 3 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Derek Anderson, G Dunks, Steals, Handle, Quicks --Seattle Supersonics-- Gary Payton, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Rashard Lewis, F 2 Pointers, Dunks Desmond Mason, G Dunks Patrick Ewing, C 2 Pointers, Power Vin Baker, F 2 Pointers, Power, Dunks --Toronto Raptors-- Vince Carter, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Charles Oakley, F 2 Pointers, Power Morris Peterson, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks Keon Clark, C Dunks, Blocks Antonio Davis, C 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Blocks --Utah Jazz-- Karl Malone, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power John Stockton, G 2 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Deshawn Stevenson, G Dunks, Quicks Bryon Russell, C 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Quicks Donyell Marshall, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks --Vancouver Grizzlies-- Shareef Abdur-Rahim, F 2 Pointers, Dunks, Power Michael Dickerson, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks Stromile Swift, F Dunks, Blocks, Quicks Grant Long, F Power, Steals Mike Bibby, G 2 Pointers, Handle, Quicks --Washington Wizards-- Jahidi White, C Power Richard Hamilton, G 2 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Christian Laettner, C 2 Pointers, Power Mitch Richmond, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Power, Handle, Quicks Courtney Alexander, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks --New York Legends-- Skip to My Lou, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steal, Handle, Quicks The Goods, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Handle, Quicks Starbury, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steal, Handle, Quicks --Team 3LW-- Kiely, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Blocks, Steals, Handle, Quicks Naturi, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Adrienne, G 2 Pointers, Dunks, Quicks --Team BIG-- Moby Jones, F Power, Handle, Quicks Zoe Payne, G 2 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Tracey Maretti, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Power --Team Dream-- Yeti, F Dunks, , Power, Blocks Magma Man, C Dunks, Power, Blocks Alien, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks --Street Legends-- Bonafide, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Steals, Handle, Quicks Stretch, F 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Power DJ, F Dunks, Power, Quicks Biggs, F Dunks, Power, Blocks Takashi, C Dunks, Power, Blocks Drake, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Handle, Quicks Michael Jordan, G 2 Pointers, 3 Pointers, Dunks, Power, Steals, Handle Quicks =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 7. REWARDS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *************** * 7.1. COURTS * *************** There are 9 UNLOCKABLE courts in the game. NAME LOCATION CLIMATE Beacon Hill Boston Cold and Snowy Broad Street Philadelphia Moderate The Yard Detroit Moderate The Cage Manhattan Moderate Venice Beach Venice Hot The Loop Chicago Windy Yakatomi Plaza Los Angeles Warm Fort Point San Francisco Moderate Rucker Park Harlem Moderate **************** * 7.2. PLAYERS * **************** There are 19 UNLOCKABLE players in the game. NAME POSITION HOME COURT PLAYING STYLE Michael Jordan Guard Rucker Park True Champion Bonafide Guard Broad Street Arrogant Playmaker Stretch Forward Rucker Park Old-School Finesse Takashi Center Yakatomi Plaza Shot-Swatter Supreme Biggs Forward Beacon Hill Physical Banger DJ Forward Venice Beach Above The Rim Drake Guard The Yard Pure Shooter Magma Man Center Unknown Dominant Inside Graylien Alien Guard Unknown Speedy Playmaker Yeti Snowman Forward Unknown Towering Defender Moby Jones Forward Unknown Free Spirit Zoe Payne Guard Unknown Wild and Reckless Tracey Maretti Guard Unknown Sassy Leader Kiely Guard Unknown Smooth Entertainer Naturi Guard Unknown Clutch Performer Adrienne Guard Unknown Intense Competitor Skip To My Lou Guard The Cage Mad Handles The Goods Forward The Cage Mr. Versatility Starbury Guard The Cage Scoring Playmaker ********************** * 7.3. CREATE PLAYER * ********************** There are 72 UNLOCKABLE Create Player features in the game. 20 looks, 18 bodies, and 34 pairs of shoes. *************** * 7.4. CHEATS * *************** There are 43 UNLOCKABLE cheats in the game. For complete listing, please refer to the 8.7 CHEATS section. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 8. STRATEGIES | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ************************ * 8.1. DO'S AND DONT'S * ************************ --Do try street school to start you off and read all it has to say! --Do position yourself for rebounds. --Do look for an open man to take the shot. --Do adjust your lineup accordingly each game. --Do take a wide open shot if it's in the person's range. --Do know your opponent's strengths and weaknesses. --Do know your OWN strengths and weaknesses. --Do learn how to pump fake and alley-oop. --Do dive for loose balls. --Do time your steals because trying one takes you player outta play for a second. --Do alley-oop it if you have the option when you're dunking the ball. --Do make the opponents shot clock expire by swatting all of his shots, especially if he's nearing a gamebreaker because it'll take some away. --Do use variety. An opponent who does different things is the most dangerous! --Do practice. Practice makes perfect! --Do have fun with it! It's just a game! --Don't shoot over someone bigger than you that's in your face. --Don't shoot over multiple people in your face. --Don't shoot past half court. --Don't let your opponent shoot a 2 point gamebreaker, it's always better to give up a dunk. --Don't pass through too much traffic. --Don't pass over really long distances. --Don't pick up players you don't need (City Circuit mode). --Don't try to shoot beyond the three point line with a bad three point shooter. --Don't try advanced dunks with a bad dunker. --Don't try advanced dribbles with a bad handler. --Don't stop moving around. --Don't try to be EXCESSIVELY fancy with a bad team. --Don't let the shot clock expire. --Don't jump to block a shot BEFORE the other person shoots. --Don't try to block shots standing directly under the basket. --Don't give your opponent wide open shots. --Don't let an opponent intimidate you. Everyone has their off days. --Don't get frustrated. Frustration leads to bad play. --Don't give up on a game until it's over and done with! ************************** * 8.2. SITUATIONAL STUFF * ************************** --Down by 1-- Don't worry, it's only 1 point. Keep your gameplan the same. You don't need to take the lead with a 2, just tie it. --Down by 2-- 2 points isn't jack. Don't worry, you don't need to take the 2 shot unless you have a good look at it. --Down by 3-- 3 points is a minimum of 2 possessions. If theres still plenty of scoring left to be done, don't sweat it. Just play smart 'D'. Try more for the block than the steal in this situation. Only take the 2 if you are wide open. --Down by 4-- 4 points is a tricky situation. You'll want to take a 2 if you have it here. But, you don't NEED the 2 here. All that matters is getting SOMETHING up on the scoreboard. Play smart 'D' here and don't give the opponent any wide open shots. --Down by 5-- Well, you got yourself in a jam here. Be very careful. Try not to be too fancy here because you NEED to score something here and the last thing you need is to get the ball stolen by the defense. You'll probably need to find a way to get a 2 in this situation. It doesn't have to be right this moment, but make sure you don't let the opponent gain anything more on you and make sure that you don't wait too long to shoot the 2. --Down by 6-- Down by 6, what have you done? Basically, be real careful with the ball, play good 'D', and start lookin for the 2 pointer here. BUT, if you don't have the 2, you don't necessarily need to take it, you just can't let the other team score. --Down by 7 or more-- You're gonna need a gamebreaker. That's all there is to it. Make sure if you get it that you shoot the 2. NO MISTAKES! ********************* * 8.3. TRICK POINTS * ********************* In order to get lots of trick points, do the following: --Be REALLY FANCY. --Use variety in all of your dribbles. --Get as much Gamebreakers as you can. --Use as much of the shot clock up with advanced tricks as you can. --If you're really good, use most of the shot clock, miss a shot on purpose, and keep repeating as long as you want. This can get you mad points. --Don't score with a jump shot, you don't get $h*t for points. --Do lot's of advanced tricks and then advanced dunks or alley-oops to form high scoring combos. --Get as many gamebreakers as possible, and when you get them, ALWAYS DUNK for maximum TRICK points (50000). --Remember on defense that blocks are easy to get and are worth 2500 (with combos being worth 7500). So go for the block instead of the steal (1000 points). --Remember that at the end, you get nothing special for a jump shot, 25000 for breaking the rim, 50000+ for doing a combo and then dunking, and 150000+ for doing a gamebreaker and breaking the rim! ************************** * 8.4. CITY CIRCUIT MODE * ************************** --How City Circuit is set up-- City Circuit mode is set up with 6 regions of various NBA teams, and 7 street challenges. The following is a chart of the city circuit mode: _________________ |_Michael__Jordan_| ____|____ |_Stretch_| _____________________|____________________ | Warriors Clippers Lakers | |_Blazers__________Kings_______Supersonics_| ____|____ |_Takashi_| _____________________|____________________ |Timberwolves Pacers Bucks | |___Bulls_________Cavaliers________Pistons_| __|__ |_D_J_| ____________________|____________________ | Celtics Seventy-Sixers Knicks | |__Nets___________________________Wizards_| ___|___ |_Drake_| _____________________|_____________________ | Spurs Suns Nuggets | |_Jazz_____________Rockets________Mavericks_| _____|_____ |_Bonafide__| ____________________|____________________ | Heat Hawks Hornets | |__________________Magic__________________| ___|___ |_Biggs_| ____________________|____________________ |_Grizzlies_______________________Raptors_| --Winning in City Circuit mode-- To be successful in City Circuit mode, you have to know your team. Know your teams strengths and weaknesses. You have to know what kind of players to pick up off of the other teams and knowing your teams weaknesses greatly improves your chances of succeeding in this mode. Know before hand whether you're goal is to get create-a-balla points, or to get new players. Then you can work more fully towards that goal. The key to this mode is to know what your going up against. If you know your opponents weaknesses, you can adjust your lineup accordingly and make it easier on yourself. For instance, if they're small, put out big guys. If they're bad at handling, put in guys that are good at stealing. But the big thing to remember is to never give up! **************************** * 8.5. HOLD THE COURT MODE * **************************** --How Hold The Court is set up-- Hold The Court mode is set up so that you have to play challenging teams on each court, and you have to break the winning streak and the trick point total. There are 12 courts. --Winning in Hold The Court Mode-- To be successful in Hold The Court mode, first you have to unlock all of the courts by beating the City Circuit mode. After you beat that mode, you can go to Hold The Court Mode with the team you beat City Circuit mode. This way, you'll have a better team and a better chance of winning. This mode is designed especially to unlock the create-a-balla features, so once you get your balla good enough to start, you're basically set for this mode. One big key to this mode is to never let the other team intimidate you, no matter how many stars were chosen for it and keep the gameplan simple. *********************** * 8.6. CREATE-A-BALLA * *********************** --Where to unlock new stuff-- You can unlock new stuff for Create-A-Balla in Hold The Court mode. There you can unlock new looks, outfits, shoes and points. --Where to get lot's of points-- You can get points in either City Circuit mode or Hold The Court mode, but City Circuit mode is better for points. The big thing about Hold The Court mode is that you can unlock new looks, outfits, and shoes. But, even though you can unlock points, too, the most points you can unlock per game is 25. If you're looking for points, you definitely want to play City Circuit mode. There, you can get up to 100 points for your balla per game. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 9. CHEATS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *********************** * 9.1. REGULAR CHEATS * *********************** Enter the following cheats at the menu just before the game starts. The first number represents [], the second triangle, the third O, and the fourth being X. After you enter the cheats, press the D-Pad in any direction. ACTION CODE No Cheats 1-1-1-1 Casual Uniforms 1-1-0-0 Authentic Uniforms 0-0-1-1 Player Names 0-1-2-3 No Auto Replays 1-2-1-1 No HUD Display 1-4-1-2 No Player Indicators 4-0-0-4 Summertime Joe "The Show" 1-0-0-1 Springtime Joe "The Show" 1-1-0-1 Athletic Joe "The Show" 1-2-0-1 No Shot Indicator 4-3-2-4 Explosive Rims 1-2-4-0 ABA Ball 0-1-1-0 WNBA Ball 0-1-2-0 NuFX Ball 0-1-3-0 EA BIG Ball 0-1-4-0 Beach Ball 0-1-1-2 Medicine Ball 0-1-1-3 Volleyball 0-1-1-4 Soccer Ball 0-2-1-0 Tiny Players 4-0-4-0 Big Heads 4-1-2-1 Tiny Heads 4-2-0-2 ABA Socks 4-4-4-4 No Shot Clock 4-4-0-3 Less Gamebreakers 1-3-4-2 More Gamebreakers 1-4-3-2 No Gamebreakers 1-4-4-2 No Juice 1-4-4-3 Unlimited Turbo 2-0-3-0 Easy Distance Shots 2-1-3-0 Harder Distance Shots 2-2-3-0 Mega Dunking 3-0-1-0 Ultimate Power 3-1-1-0 Mad Handles 3-2-1-0 Super Swats 3-3-1-0 Sticky Fingers 3-4-1-0 Captain Quicks 3-0-2-1 No Dunks 3-0-1-2 Less Blocks 3-1-2-3 Less Steals 3-1-3-0 No Alley-oops 3-4-1-2 No 2-Pointers 3-3-0-3 ************************* * 9.2. GAMESHARK CHEATS * ************************* Bug GameShark to get some! ******************** * 9.3. EASTER EGGS * ******************** To my knowledge, their is only one. Not even IGN knows about this one. You see, a couple of people off of the EA Sports BIG team snuck in an easter egg, so not even some of the production crew knows about this. The person off of the staff saw my FAQ and liked it so he gave me some- thing that would be really useful to it: A top secret easter egg! I'll post it soon! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 10. FAQS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Q: How do you get two created players on one team? A: You can't. You can only have one created player on your team. Q: When have I successfully completed the game? A: When you get the ball icon (City Circuit Champion), the star icon (Hold The Court Legend), the player icon (Create Player Max), and the crown icon (Rewards Master). Q: Can you trade players? A: No. Q: Does NBA Street have real NBA teams in it? A: Yes. Q: How do you call a time-out? A: You can't. Q: Can you substitute players in? A: No. Q: Can you update the rosters? A: No, you can't. Q: Are there other _ on _ modes? A: No, just 3 on 3. Q: Does this game have any NBA legends? A: No, just Michael Jordan. Q: How long does it take to learn how to play this game? A: Shouldn't take too long. About a half hour MAX. Q: Are there quarters? A: No, the game goes until some scores 21. Q: Is there a horse mode in this game? A: No. No horse mode. Q: How do you get the Street Challenge players like Stretch? A: Whenever you get to their teams, when you beat them, then you get them on your team. Q: I don't like basketball that much? Will I like this game? A: Well, I can't tell you whether or not you will, but I haven't heard any complaints... Q: Most games are just fun with two players. Is this a good one player game, too? A: In my opinion, it's just as fun with one player as it is with two players. Q: Does this game really have the players from SSX on a special team? A: Yes it does. Q: Can you play with Joe "The Show"? A: No. You can't play with Joe "The Show". Q: How long do the codes that you put in before the games last? A: They just last for the upcoming game. Q: Can you use the people from the street challenge's teams? A: No, you can't, but you can get the same look they have in create-a-balla. Q: Can my friend and I both use my profile when we play against each other? A: Nope. Don't think so. Q: Are all the players in the game? A: All the ones worth picking up. Q: Are there gameshark codes for this game yet? A: No, there aren't, so BUG GAMESHARK until they get some! Q: Is there pushing, a la NBA Jam? A: Nope, no pushing, but the trick moves should help you with getting players on the ground. Q: Can you get back a player that you released from your team? A: To my knowledge, no you can't. Q: Does the NYC Legends team have REAL street ballaz on it? A: Yea, it has some of the best ever to hit the street ballin scene. Q: Do you add a player or exchange players when you beat a team in city circuit mode? A: You add a player of your choice from their roster to your team. Q: Can I help you out with this FAQ? A: Just E-Mail me and we'll see... =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 11. WISH LIST | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= All of the stuff in this section is opinions on what should be added to NBA Street 2. It is not listed in any particular order. --2 players being able to play on the same team. --More _ on _ modes. --More courts. --More street ballaz. --More NBA Legendz. --Online capability. --More dribbles. --More dunks. --More modes other than Hold the Court and City Circuit. --More create-a-balla features (tattoos, headbands, etc). --More trash talking. --More statistics. --More menu options. --The ability to view an instant replay of any play when the user chooses. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | 12. FINAL WORDS | =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *************** * 12.1. PROPZ * *************** --Myself: because without me, this guide wouldn't be possible. --EA Sports: for coming out with this great game and for being the best video game developers to date! --GameFAQs: for being such an awesome website, one of my main sources for codes. --GameWinners: for being my #1 source for video game codes for a few years now. --Cheat Code Central: for always havin lotsa codes. --GameFAQ's User KG21: for helping me out with this FAQ. --GameFAQ's User Raging Tiger: for being the ONLY reason I can still update this FAQ. --Anton@mi.is: for helping me out with this FAQ. --Bluedodo_25@yahoo.com: for helping me out with this FAQ. --TP1888@aol.com: for being cool. --ChickenWorld34@aol.com: for helping me out with the advanced trick lists. --CrazyHandlz3@aol.com: for contributing to the dos and donts section. --William35221@aol.com: for finding an error in one of the sections. --Gldnboy113@aol.com: for contributing to this FAQ. --GhettoEinstein@aol.com: for contributing to this FAQ. --ACheng@Broadview.com: for contributing to this FAQ. --Eatdabomb2@webtv.net: for contributing to this FAQ. --Everyone on the GameFAQ'S NBA Street message board! ******************* * 12.2. COPYRIGHT * ******************* © Copyright 2001 Josh Rasmussen. No part of this strategy guide may be stolen, copied, altered, or used for any type of profit. It also may not be distributed or reproduced in ANY way, shape, or form without getting prior permission from the author, Josh Rasmussen. I am in no way affiliated with the creators of NBA Street.