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Getting good players
In a quick game, pick your home team, then start a Virtual Slot Machine. You will get five random starters (unlocked and created team players can be used). Then, go to "Adjust Lineup" and substitute a player with a 90 or more rating for a player on your bench with a 60 rating. Do this as much as needed.
Classic players
To get classic players such as Magic Johnson, go to "Manage Roster" and trade a player with an All-star team. They can be used for franchise mode.
Easy baskets
Find a team with a small forward with good mid-range (for example, the Clippers, Sixers, Kings). Stand at the top of the 3 point line and call the pick and roll. When the pick comes, go left and the drive. If it works, your man will be out from the pick and the small forwards man will step up to you, leaving the small forward open for an easy two, or if they have good, threes you can step outside.
Superstars team
Steal the ball a total of 100 times to unlock the Superstars Team.
Alley-oop
When your teammate is in position, press X + A to alley-oop the ball to him.
VC Team
Record 15 Triple-doubles to unlock the VC team.
Sophomore Class
Score a total of 500 points to unlock the Sophomore team.
Exploding ball
Attain 50% unlockables completion to unlock the exploding ball in street games.
Ooga Booga Ball
Play in 15 street mode games to unlock the Ooga Booga Ball.
ESPN Ball
Play in 5 street mode games to unlock the ESPN ball.
Menu music 5
Win the championship in a 82 game season to unlock hidden menu album #5.
Menu music 4
Win the championship in a 56 game season to unlock hidden menu album #4.
Rock Ball
Play in 10 street mode games to unlock the Rock Ball.
Rookie Class
Score a total of 100 points to unlock the Rookie team.
Boss #3 court playable in street mode
Defeat the 3rd 24/7 boss to unlock his court in street mode.
All-time Sonics
Dish out a total of 150 assists to unlock the All-Time Sonics team.
Menu color 5
Complete 30 years of franchise mode to unlock hidden menu color #5.
Menu color 3
Finish and win the championship in franchise mode to unlock hidden menu color #3.
Menu color 4
Complete 15 years of franchise mode to unlock hidden menu color #4.
Menu color 2
Finish a franchise mode season to unlock hidden menu color #2.
Menu color 1
Start a franchise mode game to unlock hidden menu color #1.
SEGA Sports Challenge Team
Record 1 exhibition game win to unlock the SEGA Challenge team.
All Midwest Retros
Record 5 wins with any Midwest division team to unlock all Midwest retro jerseys.
Menu music 1
Start a season mode game to unlock hidden menu album #1.
Menu music 3
Win the championship in a 28 game season to unlock hidden menu album #3.
Menu music 2
Win the championship in a 14 game season to unlock hidden menu album #2.
Boss #1 court playable in street mode
Defeat the 1st 24/7 boss to unlock his court in street mode.
Boss #2 court playable in street mode
Defeat the 2nd 24/7 boss to unlock his court in street mode.
All Central Retros
Record 5 wins with any Central division team to unlock all Central retro jerseys.
Hall of Fame difficulty mode
Attain 100% unlockables to unlock Hall Of Fame difficulty mode.
All Pacific Retros
Record 5 wins with any Pacific division team to unlock all Pacific retro jerseys.
All-time 76ers
Grab a total of 150 rebounds to unlock the All-Time 76ers team.
All-time Celtics
Block a total of 100 shots to unlock the All-Time Celtics team.
All-time Lakers
Steal the ball a total of 20 times to unlock the All-Time Lakers team.
SEGA Team
Play for 10 hours total to unlock the SEGA Team.
Bonus Street Court
Play in 20 street mode games to unlock a bonus street court.
ABA Ball
Play in 1 street mode game to unlock the ABA ball.
2K4 Team
Record 15 double-doubles to unlock the 2K4 team.
All Atlantic Retros
Record 5 wins with any Atlantic division team to unlock all Atlantic retro jerseys.