User Guide
Schedule Type When set to NBA, the season schedule
is set based on the real 2002 NBA
season. You can also set a RANDOM
schedule.
Fantasy Draft When set to YES, teams create a custom roster
by drafting players from the entire pool of active NBA
players. For more information, ➤ Fantasy Draft below.
FANTASY DRAFT
With this option set to YES, all active NBA players are thrown into a
single draft pool. Teams then add players to their rosters in a 12-round
Fantasy Draft. Once the draft is concluded, the league begins.
To run a Fantasy Draft:
1. After you set up your Season or Franchise (with Fantasy Draft option
set to YES), press G to begin the draft. The Fantasy Draft Order
screen appears.
2. The team listed first is on the clock.
A
You can reorder the draft positions. To switch, highlight the name of
the team that you wish to move and press A. Press
/ and
select a new slot in the draft order. Press A again to relocate the
team in the new draft spot.
A
You can also pull F to randomize the draft order.
3. Press G to begin the draft (The CPU drafts players for CPU-
controlled teams).
4. To draft a player from the player pool, highlight a name of the player
you wish to select and press A. You can sort players by stats by
selecting the desired column and pressing D. Move through the
available players by pressing the
/ .
5. After you select a player, he is added to the team roster and the draft
continues.
NOTE:
To simulate the draft at any time, press G.
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In addition to Play Now (Exhibition mode), you can test your hoops skills in other
game modes. You can play a full Season, build a 10-year Franchise, participate in the
Playoffs, take on an NBA superstar in 1-on-1 mode, or polish your game in Practice.
SEASON
Play through an entire NBA Season and make a run for the championship.
SEASON SETUP SCREEN
To begin a season:
1. From the Season Setup screen, set up the new season by selecting at least one
user-controlled team and selecting the season options, located on the right side
of the Season Setup screen (➤ above). Press G to advance to the Season
Settings screen.
2. From the Season Settings screen (➤ p. 24), adjust your settings and press G to
advance to the Season Central screen.
3. From the Season Central screen, start your first game by choosing PLAY GAME.
Continue as you would in a Play Now/Exhibition game (➤ p. 12).
SEASON SETUP SCREEN OPTIONS
Division Toggle between the PACIFIC, MIDWEST, CENTRAL, and
ATLANTIC divisions.
League Type When set to DEFAULT NBA, the divisions are aligned
as normal. You can also set the League Type to CUSTOM
and rearrange the divisions.
Season Length When League Type is set to Default NBA, play a 28, 56,
or a full 82-game season. When set to CUSTOM, you can
play a SHORT, MEDIUM, or LONG season.
GAME MODES
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Press /
to highlight
a team in the
division
Press A to toggle
the highlighted
team to either
CPU or User
control
Change divisions
Set up a custom
or default NBA
league
Set the length of
your season
Choose a random
or NBA type
schedule
Press C to
navigate the
screen
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