NBA 2K2 - Strategy Guide (Page 01)
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N B A 2 K 2
P L A Y S T A T I O N 2
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By: HIT
Email: Onimusha2990@aol.com
AOL Screen Name: Onimusha2990
AIM Screen Name: Onimusha2990
Version: 1.90
Last Updated 6.08.02
(c) HIT 2002
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
i. Legal Things
ii. Revisions History and Updates
iii. Special Thanks
I. I N T R O D U C T I O N
A. My Review
II. C O N T R O L S
A. Menu Controls
B. Offensive Controls
C. Defensive Controls
D. Directional Passing
E. Icon Passing
F. Shooting
G. Pump Fakes
H. Crossover Dribbles
I. Turbo/Speed Burst
J. Pass to Player Closest to Basket
K. Backing Down the Defender
L. Calling for a Pick
M. Play Calling
N. Free Throw Shooting
O. Stealing
P. Shot Block/Jump for the Rebound
Q. Switch to Last Defender
R. Facing up the Ball-Handler
S. Defending Passes
T. Swapping Players
U. Defensive Sets
V. Intentional Foul
W. Double-Teaming
III. P A U S E M E N U
A. In-Game Coaching Moves
B. Time-outs
C. Substitutions
D. Stats
E. Cameras
F. Replay Controls
IV. G A M E M O D E S
A. Exhibition
B. Season
C. Practice
D. Tourney
E. Playoffs
F. Fantasy
G. Street
H. Franchise
I. Customize
V. T E A M C A P S U L E S
A. Atlanta Hawks Capsule
B. Boston Celtics Capsule
C. Charlotte Hornets Capsule
D. Chicago Bulls Capsule
E. Cleveland Cavaliers Capsule
F. Dallas Mavericks Capsule
G. Denver Nuggets Capsule
H. Detroit Pistons Capsule
I. Golden State Warriors Capsule
J. Houston Rockets Capsule
K. Indiana Pacers Capsule
L. Los Angeles Clippers Capsule
M. Los Angeles Lakers Capsule
N. Memphis Grizzlies Capsule
O. Miami Heat Capsule
P. Milwaukee Bucks Capsule
Q. Minnesota Timberwolves Capsule
R. New Jersey Nets Capsule
S. New York Knicks Capsule
T. Orlando Magic Capsule
U. Philadelphia 76ers Capsule
V. Phoenix Suns Capsule
W. Portland Trail Blazers Capsule
X. Sacramento Kings Capsule
Y. San Antonio Spurs Capsule
Z. Seattle Sonics Capsule
AA. Toronto Raptors Capsule
BB. Utah Jazz Capsule
CC. Washington Wizards Capsule
VI. R O S T E R / R A T I N G S
A. Atlanta Hawks Roster/Ratings
B. Boston Celtics Roster/Ratings
C. Charlotte Hornets Roster/Ratings
D. Chicago Bulls Roster/Ratings
E. Cleveland Cavaliers Roster/Ratings
F. Dallas Mavericks Roster/Ratings
G. Denver Nuggets Roster/Ratings
H. Detroit Pistons Roster/Ratings
I. Golden State Warriors Roster/Ratings
J. Houston Rockets Roster/Ratings
K. Indiana Pacers Roster/Ratings
L. Los Angeles Clippers Roster/Ratings
M. Los Angeles Lakers Roster/Ratings
N. Memphis Grizzlies Roster/Ratings
O. Miami Heat Roster/Ratings
P. Milwaukee Bucks Roster/Ratings
Q. Minnesota Timberwolves Roster/Ratings
R. New Jersey Nets Roster/Ratings
S. New York Knicks Roster/Ratings
T. Orlando Magic Roster/Ratings
U. Philadelphia 76ers Roster/Ratings
V. Phoenix Suns Roster/Ratings
W. Portland Trail Blazers Roster/Ratings
X. Sacramento Kings Roster/Ratings
Y. San Antonio Spurs Roster/Ratings
Z. Seattle Sonics Roster/Ratings
AA. Toronto Raptors Roster/Ratings
BB. Utah Jazz Roster/Ratings
CC. Washington Wizards Roster/Ratings
VII. F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
VIII. S E C R E T S / C O D E S
IX. T E A M R A T I N G S
A. Atlanta Hawks Team Ratings
B. Boston Celtics Team Ratings
C. Charlotte Hornets Team Ratings
D. Chicago Bulls Team Ratings
E. Cleveland Cavaliers Team Ratings
F. Dallas Mavericks Team Ratings
G. Denver Nuggets Team Ratings
H. Detroit Pistons Team Ratings
I. Golden State Warriors Team Ratings
J. Houston Rockets Team Ratings
K. Indiana Pacers Team Ratings
L. Los Angeles Clippers Team Ratings
M. Los Angeles Lakers Team Ratings
N. Memphis Grizzlies Team Ratings
O. Miami Heat Team Ratings
P. Milwaukee Bucks Team Ratings
Q. Minnesota Timberwolves Team Ratings
R. New Jersey Nets Team Ratings
S. New York Knicks Team Ratings
T. Orlando Magic Team Ratings
U. Philadelphia 76ers Team Ratings
V. Phoenix Suns Team Ratings
W. Portland Trail Blazers Team Ratings
X. Sacramento Kings Team Ratings
Y. San Antonio Spurs Team Ratings
Z. Seattle Sonics Team Ratings
AA. Toronto Raptors Team Ratings
BB. Utah Jazz Team Ratings
CC. Washington Wizards Team Ratings
DD. West All-Stars Team Ratings
EE. East All-Stars Team Ratings
FF. 50's/60's Legends Team Ratings
GG. 70's West Legends Team Ratings
HH. 70's East Legends Team Ratings
II. 80's West Legends Team Ratings
JJ. 80's East Legends Team Ratings
KK. VC Team Ratings
LL. SEGA SPORTS Team Ratings
MM. NBA 2K2 Team Ratings
X. O U T R O
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i. L E G A L T H I N G S
This document Copyright 2002 HIT. This FAQ is a property of HIT. You are
not allowed to print this and sell it. This is for personal purposes
only. If you need help with things, you can go to this FAQ and print it
out.
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ii. R E V I S I O N S H I S T O R Y A N D U P D A T E S
Version 1.0 (Started on 4.08.02) - Added INTRODUCTION, CONTROLS, AND
PAUSE MENU. (Finished on 4.17.02)
Version 1.1 (Started on 4.18.02) - Added GAME MODES.
Version 1.2 (continued on 5.3.02) - Added more things to GAME MODES.
Version 1.3 (Finished on 5.3.02) - Finally finished with the GAME MODES
section.
Version 1.4 (Started on 5.3.02) - Starting to work on TEAM CAPSULES
section.
-Finished Atlanta Hawks Capsule
Version 1.5 (continued on 5.10.02) -
-Finished Boston Celtics Capsule
-Finished Charlotte Hornets Capsule
Version 1.6 (continued on 5.10.02)
-Updated Table of Contents
-Finished Chicago Bulls Capsule
-Finished Cleveland Cavaliers Capsule
-Finished Dallas Mavericks Capsule
-Finished Denver Nuggets Capsule
-Finished Detroit Pistons Capsule
Version 1.7 (continued on 5.18.02)
-Started Frequently Asked Questions Section
-Updated Table of Contents
-Updated Secrets/Codes Section
-Finished Atlanta Hawks Team Ratings
-Finished Boston Celtics Team Ratings
-Finished Charlotte Hornets Team Ratings
-Finished Chicago Bulls Team Ratings
-Finished Cleveland Cavaliers Team Ratings
-Finished Dallas Mavericks Team Ratings
-Finished Denver Nuggets Team Ratings
-Finished Detroit Pistons Team Ratings
-Finished Golden State Warriors Team Ratings
-Finished Houston Rockets Team Ratings
-Finished Indiana Pacers Team Ratings
-Finished Los Angeles Clippers Team Ratings
-Finished Los Angeles Lakers Team Ratings
-Finished Memphis Grizzlies Team Ratings
-Finished Miami Heat Team Ratings
Version 1.8 (Continued on 5.25.02)
-Updated Table of Contents
-Finally Finished with Team Ratings
-Finished Golden State Warriors Capsule
-Updated Frequently Asked Questions
-Finished Houston Rockets Capsule
-Finished Indiana Pacers Capsule
-Revised the whole FAQ
-Updated Controls Section
Version 1.85
-Updated Table of Contents
-Revised the FAQ again
-Started on Roster Ratings
Version 1.90
-Revised the FAQ for the third time
-Finished Clippers Capsule
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iii. S P E C I A L T H A N K S
-The NBA 2K2 book for some information that I needed
-Thanks to pouimette@sympatico.ca for correcting me on a FAQ question
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I. I N T R O D U C T I O N
You see, I was very bored. I was looking at www.gameFAQS.com. There was
lots of FAQs there, so I decided to make my own FAQ for NBA 2K2. I hope
that this FAQ will help you in some way. By the way, this is my first
FAQ. The FAQ is CURRENTLY under construction. I'm trying to update this
FAQ everyday, so I can finish it.
Note: Some parts may not be finished, BUT will be finished.
_M Y R E V I E W_
This game is an excellent game. When I first when into Electronics
Boutique, I was about to buy NBA Live 2002, but I didn't. I bought NBA
2K2. First, I thought that Sega really sucks, now I know it is good.
This game came out this year. This is a very, very fun game. It's way
fun than NBA Live 2002. Now, let's begin the review for NBA 2K2.
Gameplay- The one question people ask is ''how fun is the game?''. I'll
tell you how fun this game is. You could call plays in the court. You
could go and drive it in the basket. You could shoot three pointers. You
could basically do anything to make the basket. This is a hard game. The
computer shoots 95%, but don't worry. You will learn how to find the
right time to shoot. Once you learn, you will be able to beat the
computer. Next are the controls. The controls are good also. There's
this new free throwing system. It's a little bit hard, but you will get
used to it. You got to use the analog sticks for them. You got to bring
them together at the same time and make the green arrows meet each
other. The controls are actually solid. Gameplay 9/10
Audio/Video - The graphics are freaking good. It has that Sega look, but
so what. The players are fairly detailed. The shoes are not that good. I
believe that the NBA Live 2002 shoes are better. The NBA 2K2 shoes don't
vary that much. The arenas are very good and the street courts, too. VC
even managed to put the ribbon on the jerseys and the courts. I think
that VC really worked hard on the graphics. This game actually looks
real. Video 9/10
The sound is not that good. There is music when you first press the
start button and you are on the menu screen. It's just the same tune all
the way. I think that they should put more tunes than one tune. They
didn't do a good job in sound. The players actually talk to each other
while you're playing basketball. It's very cool. When you made a
turnover, your coach will yell at you and it's funny, too. Audio 8/10
Replayability- You could play this until NBA 2K3 comes out. There is a
franchise mode. That takes a long time, but it's worth it. If you have
buddies, you could play this all the time. Once you play this game, you
will get hooked on it. Replayability 10/10
Buy or Rent- If you like basketball and you can't decide which game you
would buy. Buy NBA 2K2. I strongly suggest you to buy NBA 2K2. If you I
were you, buy this at Electronics Boutique. If you don't like it, you
could trade it in for a new game. Remember, if you are a big basketball
fan, buy NBA 2K2! I guarantee you will love it!
Overall 9/10
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II. C O N T R O L S
This game is designed with analog in mind. You will need an analog
controller to play this game. If you want the most of the analog
controller, turn the vibration ON. To do this, go to the MAIN MENU and
go to OPTIONS. Then, go to PRESENTATION and change VIBRATION to ON.
A. _M E N U C O N T R O L S_
_Button_ _Action_
Left Analog Stick Highlight menu options
X Selects/Scroll forward through highlighted sections
Circle Scroll backward through highlighted sections
Square Access a HELP screen
Triangle Cancel/Return to previous screen
B. _O F F E N S I V E C O N T R O L S_
_Button_ _Action_
Left analog stick Control Player
X button Pass
Square Button Shoot/Jump for Rebound
Circle Button Cross Dribble/Spin Move
Triangle Button Call Up Pass Icons
L1 Back Down Defender
L2 Call for Pick
R1 Turbo/Speed Burst
R2 Pass to Player Closest to Basket
Right analog stick Bring Up Play call Menu
Right analog stick + X, square, Call Play
circle, triangle
START button Pause Game
C. _D E F E N S I V E C O N T R O L A_
_Button_ _Action_
Left Analog Stick Control Player
X Button Swap Players
Square Button Block Shot/Jump for Rebound
Circle Button Steal
Triangle Button Control Player Closest to Basket
L1 Button Square Up Ball-handler
L2 Button Double Team
R1 Button Turbo
R2 Button Intentional Foul
Right Analog Stick Bring Up Playcall Menu
Right Analog Stick + 4 Main Buttons(X) Call Play
D. _D I R E C T I O N A L P A S S I N G_
To pass the ball you have to press the X button. Yes, it is simple as
that. You have to face the player you want to pass to. If you are way
back on the backcourt and you attempt to pass to a guy that is far away
from you, the pass will most likely be an interception.
E. _I C O N P A S S I N G_
To do an icon pass, press the TRIANLE BUTTON. Use icon passing to
guarantee that your pass goes to the right teammate. While you have the
ball, simply press TRIANGLE. Then, press the corresponding button to
immediately send the pass to the teammate you choose.
You want to pass the ball to your center and you don't know where he is?
Then, look down to see how.
X Point Guard
Circle Shooting Guard
Square Small Forward
Triangle Power Forward
R1 Center
F. _S H O O T I N G_ : SQUARE BUTTON
To shoot the ball, press and hold the SQUARE BUTTON. When your player
reaches the top of his jump, release the SQUARE button to release the
shot. This is like the real NBA. The timing IS CRUCIAL! If you let go of
the button before the player reaches his peak, he'll likely short-arm
the shot. Similarly, if you release the shot while the player's on his
way down, he'll be more likely to have the shot drift on him or have it
blocked. Releasing the shot at the top of the player's jump gives you
the greatest likelihood of draining it.
G. _P U M P F A K E S_ : TAP SQUARE BUTTON
To perform a pump fake, tap and release the SQUARE BUTTON in an attempt
to get the defender to jump into the air. If he bites, you'll have a
good chance to drive around him into the lane. At the very least, you
may be able to freeze the defender and create a little space, enabling
you to get a cleaner look at the basket.
H. _C R O S S O V E R D R I B B L E S_ : CIRCLE BUTTON
Players like Tim Hardaway and Stephon Marbury have made a career out of
faking one way with the dribble then breaking their defenders back by
crossing over in the other direction. If you catch a defender flat-
footed as you dribble toward him, press the CIRCLE BUTTON. To cross over
and zip past him.
New this year is a special crossover move. If you press the CIRCLE
BUTTON while your player is dribbling in place, he will swing his arms
in a wide crossover motion. Then, press the LEFT ANALOG in any direction
to have the player fake his crossover and blow past his man.
I. _T U R B O / S P E E D B U R S T_ : R1 BUTTON
By pressing the R1 BUTTON, you'll kick your player into overdrive so
that his speed and energy pick up a notch. Use turbo to get that extra
step past the defender or gain a bit of extra oomph when you're backing
down a defender down low. Be careful not to overuse this however, as
your player will tire too quickly if he's continually sprinting up and
down the court. If you see him languishing with his head down, it's
probably time to get him out of there.
J. _P A S S T O P L A Y E R C L O S E S T T O B A S K E T_ : R2
This is new to this year's version of the game. This is for one-button
passing to get the ball to the open man nearest the basket. If you see a
player break free down low, simply press the R2 BUTTON and your player
will whip a pass to the man closest to the hoop. You will still be able
to pass to that player using the traditional directional passing or icon
passing icon options.
K. _B A C K I N G D O W N T H E D E F E N D E R_ : L1 BUTTON
Do you have a size advantage over your defender? If so, press the L1
button to drive him back into the paint, then release the button and
press the left analog stick in any direction to create space for the
shot. If you press left or right, your player will attempt to spin
around the defender and get to the hole, or he will perform a drop step.
If you pull back, he'll attempt a classic fadeaway. If he's underneath
the basket, press forward and press the SQUARE BUTTON to slam it. Don't
forget the three-second violation or the newer five-second "back-to-the-
basket" rule.
When in a post-up battle, both players' physical size, strength and
post-up skill will determine whether you back your man down or bang
against a brick wall. If you find yourself squaring off against an equal
opponent, try pumping the R1 BUTTON to give yourself a little extra
power.
L. _C A L L I N G F O R A P I C K_ : L2 BUTTON
To have your teammate set a pick for you, press the L2 BUTTON. Doing
this will cause the teammate nearest to you to create a wall for you to
step around and get you an open look at the basket. It sometimes fail,
too.
M. _P L A Y C A L L I N G_ : RIGHT ANALOG+X, SQAURE, CIRCLE, & TRIANGLE
Each team has sixteen plays in its offensive playbook, of which four
plays can be used during the game via in-game playcall menu. If you like
to customize the four plays currently in use, select COACH from the
PAUSE MENU, and select OFFENSIVE PLAYS(you can also set your offensive
plays in Customize Mode). To access the playcall menu during gameplay,
press the right analog stick to call up the Plays Overlay, then press
the corresponding button to run a specific play.
N. _F R E E T H R O W S H O O T I N G_
Making free throws is the hardest thing to learn in this game. It can be
a little trickier. To shoot a successful free throw, you nee to line up
BOTH green arrows directly over the basket. To do this, press both the
left analog stick and the right analog stick at exactly the same
pressure to line up the arrows, then press any of the four buttons (L1,
L2, R1, R2) to release the shot. Press the analog sticks very gently. If
you don't line them up, you won't make it. If you take too long, a clock
will appear.
It takes practice to get the hang of the free throw shooting. I had
trouble when I first started, too. Then, I got the hang of it and could
shoot very good free throws. If you need work on it, go to PRACTICE
MODE.
O. _S T E A L I N G_ : CIRCLE BUTTON
If you want to steal, press the CIRCLE BUTTON. Be careful not to over
use the steal button. You have to have a good angle to steal the ball
way. If you press circle lots of times, the referee will call a reach-in
foul on you.
P. _S H O T B L O C K I N G / J U M P F O R R E B O U N D_ : SQUARE
To swat the ball out of the air, time your jump with that shooter's by
pressing the SQUARE BUTTON. Be sire to get to the ball while it's on the
way up--if you touch it while it's on the way down, you'll be whistled
for goaltending.
If you are in defense, don't try to overuse the button. If an offensive
player pump fakes you, and you jump, he will get a clear path of shot.
If the shot has already been released, and you're moving into position
to clear the rebound, press the SQUARE BUTTON to leap into the and
snatch it. If you leap to snare the rebound and then tap continually on
the CIRCLE BUTTON, your player will swing his elbows in effort to clear
out the opponents around him.
Q. _S W I T C H T O L A S T D E F E N D E R_ : TRIANGLE BUTTON
Press the TRIANGLE BUTTON will put you in control of the defender
closest to the basket. This is useful when you need to defend against
the fast break, and is also helpful when you need to get control of one
of your post defenders in a hurry.
R. _F A C I N G U P T H E D E F E N D E R_ : L1 BUTTON
When an offensive player attempts to back you down, your only thing is
to try to hold your ground. Do this by pressing the L1 BUTTON. To get
more power, press the R1 BUTTON.
S. _D E F E N D I N G P A S S E S_ : SQUARE BUTTON
A good way to steal the ball is by closing the passing lanes. Jump in
front of passes by utilizing the SQUARE BUTTON to deflect them away from
their target and into your own possession.
T. _S W A P P I N G P L A Y E R S_ : X BUTTON
Swapping allows you to control the defensive player closest to the ball-
handler. The purpose of swapping is to always give you a chance at
making the defensive play by selecting the player with the best chance
of stopping the man with the ball.
U. _D E F E N S I V E S E T S_
_Button_ _Action_
X Man-To-Man - The standard defensive set.
CIRCLE Half Court Trap - Defender try to trap the
ball-handler at the half-court line.
SQUARE Full Court Man-To-Man - Defenders pick
their man in the backcourt.
TRIANGLE 2-3 Zone - New to the NBA in 2002-2002.
Two men guard the perimeter while three
men defend the low post.
Note: You can also select from 3-2 Zone, a 1-3-1 Zone, or a Box-1 Zone
in your defensive playbook.
V. _I N T E N T I O N A L F O U L_ : R2 BUTTON
Need to stop the clock at the end of the game? Press the R2 BUTTON to
have the closest defender shove his arms out at the ball-handler and
commit the intentional foul.
W. _D O U B L E T E A M I N G_ : L2 BUTTON
You can call for a double-team by pressing the L2 BUTTON. The nearest
teammate will switch from his man over to yours and help tighten the
defense on the ball handler.
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III. P A U S E M E N U
A. _I N - G A M E C O A C H I N G M O V E S_
From the main menu, you can take control of your team. Select COACH to
set your defensive pressure, assign your defenders to guard certain
people, or call a double team. By selecting SETTINGS, you can decide
whether you'd like to be in complete control of time-outs and
substitutions, or whether you'd like the CPU to remain control. Also,
you can set at what level of intensity you'd like your team to keep the
game tempo, run fast break, and crash boards.
B. _T I M E O U T S_
When you sense the momentum begin to shift, or when you notice your
players are becoming fatigued and running with their heads down, call a
time-out to regroup and gain some energy. Press the START BUTTON, then
select TIMEOUT in the lower right corner.
C. _S U B S T I T U T I O N S_
Use your reserves to help keep your lineup fresh and out of foul
trouble. You can make single player moves, change a couple of players,
or sub out the entire team. Also there are specific types of lineups.
Like there are three pointer specialists and more. You can do this by
pressing L1 and R1 BUTTTONS at the substitutions screen.
D. _S T A T S_
Current game stats as well as an updated injury report can be accessed
here.
E. _C A M E R A S_
NBA 2K2 offers five different camera angles to choose form, as well as
six different modifications you can make each. You can preview each of
them to make sure you have everything exactly as you want it.
F. _R E P L A Y C O N T R O L S_
_Button_ _Action_
X Play at real time speed
CIRCLE Zoom out
SQUARE Zoom in
TRIANGLE Replay controls overlay ON/OFF
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