These unlockables are accomplished by doing various in game tasks.

2K4 Team 
Record 15 double-doubles to unlock the 2K4 team 

ABA Ball 
Play in 1 street mode game to unlock the ABA ball 

All Atlantic Retros 
Record 5 wins with any Atlantic division team to unlock all Atlantic retro jerseys. 

All Central Retros 
Record 5 wins with any Central division team to unlock all Central retro jerseys. 

All Midwest Retros 
Record 5 wins with any Midwest division team to unlock all Midwest retro jerseys. 

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 

All-time Sonics 
Dish out a total of 150 assists to unlock the All-Time Sonics team 

Bonus Street Court 
Play in 20 street mode games to unlock a bonus street court 

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 

Boss #3 court playable in street mode 
Defeat the 3rd 24/7 boss to unlock his court in street mode 

ESPN Ball 
Play in 5 street mode games to unlock the ESPN ball 

Exploding ball 
Attain 50% unlockables completion to unlock the exploding ball in street games 

Hall of Fame difficulty mode 
Attain 100% unlockables to unlock Hall Of Fame difficulty mode 

Menu color 1 
Start a franchise mode game to unlock hidden menu color #1 

Menu color 2 
Finish a franchise mode season to unlock hidden menu color #2 

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 5 
Complete 30 years of franchise mode to unlock hidden menu color #5 

Menu music 1 
Start a season mode game to unlock hidden menu album #1 

Menu music 2 
Win the championship in a 14 game season to unlock hidden menu album #2 

Menu music 3 
Win the championship in a 28 game season to unlock hidden menu album #3 

Menu music 4 
Win the championship in a 56 game season to unlock hidden menu album #4 

Menu music 5 
Win the championship in a 82 game season to unlock hidden menu album #5 

Ooga Booga Ball 
Play in 15 street mode games to unlock the Ooga Booga Ball 

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 

SEGA Sports Challenge Team 
Record 1 exhibition game win to unlock the SEGA Challenge team 

SEGA Team 
Play for 10 hours total to unlock the SEGA Team 

Sophomore Class 
Score a total of 500 points to unlock the Sophomore team 

Superstars team 
Steal the ball a total of 100 times to unlock the Superstars Team 

VC Team 
Record 15 Triple-doubles to unlock the VC team 

Alley-oop:
When your teammate is in position, press X + A to alley-oop the ball to him. 

2 Players in 24/7:
First, go to Quick Game and put both controller 1 controller 2 on the team to the 
right. Then, when the game starts, just go to quit game. Then load up your 24/7. 
Play a challenge and your opponent can be controlled by controller 2. 

Unlock All In 24/7 Mode:
Create a player for 24/7 mode using the names HUNT for the first name and 
4TREASURE as the last name. Leave the entire name in capitals for best results. 

Best Men Only:
In a quick game, pick your home team, then start a virtual Slot Machine and you 
will get five random starters (unlocked and created team players can be used). 

Then go to adjust lineup and sub a guy with a 90 something rating for a guy whos 
on your bench with a 60 rating. Do this as much as you need to take your friend to 
school. 

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.

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.

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.