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Passwords

  1. Unlock all the 24/7 items

    PasswordEffect
    Create a player and name him RAY GRAHAMUnlock all 24/7 Items

Unlockables

  1. Unlockable Teams

    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Don't commit a foul for the entire game to play with the creators of the game. (Second Time)SEGA Team
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the Rookies. (Fifth Time)Rookie Class
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the Sophomores. (Fourth Time)Sophomore Class
    Score 127 Total Points in one game with your team and unlock the All-Time 76'ers.All-time 76'ers
    Score 127 in three consecutive games with your team and unlock the All-Time Sonics.All-time Sonics
    Don't commit a foul for the entire game and unlock the All-Time Celtics. (First Time)All-time Celtics
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the creators of the game. (Second Time)2K5 Team
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the creators of the game. (Third Time)VC Team
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and it's HIEROGLYPHICS Time. (First Time)Hieroglyphics Team
    Win two exhibition games to unlock the All-Time LakersAll-Time Lakers
    Win five exhibition games to unlock the Superstars Team.All-Time Superstars
  2. Unlockable Bobble-Heads

    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Get 15 total assists from your team in one game and unlock Stevie 'Franchise'.Steve Francis Bobble-Head
    Don't get blocked for an entire game and unlock 'The Answer'. (Second Time)Allen Iverson Bobble-Head
    Get one double double by any player on your team to unlock Andrei Kirilenko.Andrei Kirilenko Bobble-Head
    Get one double double by any player on your team but one of the stats has to be above 15 to unlock Jermaine O'Neal.Jermaine O'Neal Bobble-Head
    Don't get a pass intercepted for one entire game to unlock King James. (Third Time)LeBron James Bobble-Head
    Make 10 Dunks in one game to unlock Kobe. (Third Time)Kobe Bryant Bobble-Head
    Make 20 three point field goals in one game with your team to unlock 'B Diddy'.Baron Davis Bobble-Head
    Don't get a pass intercepted for one entire game to unlock 'Starbury'. (First Time)Stephon Marbury Bobble-Head
    Don't get a pass intercepted for one entire game to unlock J. Kidd. (Second Time)Jason Kidd Bobble-Head
    Block 10 shots total with your team in one game and unlock 'Big Ben'. (Second Time)Ben Wallace Bobble-Head
    Block 10 shots total with your team in one game and unlock 'The Dynasty'. (First Time)Yao Ming Bobble-Head
    Get 40 total rebounds from your team in one game to unlock Kenyon Martin. (First Time)Kenyon Martin Bobble-Head
    Get 40 total rebounds from your team in one game and unlock 'C-Webb'. (Second Time)Chris Webber Bobble-Head
    Get 25 rebounds in EACH half with your team in one game and unlock Tim Duncan. (Second Time)Tim Duncan Bobble-Head
    Don't get blocked for an entire game and unlock KG. (First Time)Kevin Garnett Bobble-Head
    Get 25 rebounds in EACH half with your team in one game and unlock Elton Brand. (First Time)Elton Brand Bobble-Head
    Get 30 total assists from your team in one game and unlock 'The Goods'. (First Time)Lamar Odom Bobble-Head
    Beat the CPU by 15 Points EACH Quarter and unlock Melo. (Second Time)Carmelo Anthony Bobble-Head
    Beat the CPU by 15 Points EACH Quarter and unlock Dirk. (First Time)Dirk Nowitzki Bobble-Head
    Make 100% of your freethrows with your team in one game to unlock Peja.Peja Stojakovic Bobble-Head
    Score 500 Total Points and unlock 'The Truth'. (Street Games don't count)Paul Pierce Bobble-Head
    Make 10 Dunks in one game to unlock Vince. (First Time)Vince Carter Bobble-Head
    Make 10 Dunks in one game to unlock T-Mac. (Second Time)T-Mac Bobble-Head
    Get one double double by any player on your team but both of the stats have to be above 15 to unlock Shaq.Shaq Bobble-Head
  3. Unlockable Basketballs

    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Don't get the ball stolen from anyone on your entire team and unlock the ESPN Ball (Second Time)ESPN Ball
    Don't get the ball stolen from anyone on your entire team and unlock the Sega Ball. (Third Time)SEGA Ball
    Don't get the ball stolen from anyone on your entire team and unlock the red-white- and blue ball. (First Time)ABA Ball
  4. Unlockable Courts

    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Beat the CPU by 69 Points and unlock a new street court. A 68 point win is the current NBA record. (First Time)Boss #1 Court Playable
    Beat the CPU by 69 Points and unlock a new street court. A 68 point win is the current NBA record. (Second Time)Boss #2 Court Playable
    Get 30 total assists from your team in one game and unlock a new street court. (Second Time)Boss #3 Court Playable
    Play 5 Street Games to unlock the 2k5 Street Court.2K5 Street Court Playable
    Play 10 Street Games to unlock the Practice Gym Street Court.Practice Gym Court Playable
    Play 15 Street Games to unlock the VC Gym Street Court.VC Gym Court Playable
  5. Unlockable Modes

    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Unlock everything else first and then you get Hall of Fame Difficulty.Hall of Fame Mode
  6. Unlockable Mascot Heads in 24/7

    Reach 100 in ratings for one of the areas to gain the mascot head for use in 24/7. To get the area to 100, you will have to train your baller in the training area.
    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Get 3PT skill to 100Benny the Bull Head
    Get Passing skill to 100Sly the Fox Head
    Get Ball Handling skill to 100The Raptor Head
    Get Dunk skill to 100Blaze Head
  7. Multiplayer 24/7 Game Modes

    In regular 24/7 mode, beat any of the following modes to have it unlocked for multiplayer games. On your 24/7 screen; pick a battle ground. Once you beat the opponent; you will now be able to use it play against a friend.
    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Beat "No Blocks" in 24/7 mode"No Blocks" in multiplayer games
    Beat "No Steals" in 24/7 mode"No Steals" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Long Range Only" in 24/7 mode"Long Range Only" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Giant Ball" in 24/7 mode"Giant Ball" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Small Ball" in 24/7 mode"Small Ball" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Turbo Challenge" in 24/7 mode"Turbo Challenge" in multiplayer games
  8. No Attribute Deterioration in 24/7 mode

    In 24/7 mode, defeat the final International boss. Your 24/7 character will no longer suffer deterioration in his statistical attributes, no matter how long you go between playing the mode.

Secrets

  1. Stay Injury-Free In the Association Mode

    To stay injury free, you only keep 12 players on your roster. This will also keep budget costs down, not having to sign the masseuse or the dietitian.

Glitches

  1. Get more Created Player slots

    Create ten players. Assign all ten players to a Created Team. This duplicates the ten created players. Now delete the ten created players. You have ten more Create Player slots, and can just assign the players on the Created Team to whichever team you want them on.

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    • Number of Players:

      1-8 Players

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