Practice courts:
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 Type playground at any screen before game play begins to 
 play at the night court or the day practice court. 
 
 Use Legends in rosters:
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 Go to Trade Players, and trade a Legend to a team without 
 a replacement. You cannot trade a non-Legend player to a 
 Legend, or put a non-Legend player in the Legend pool. 
 You can only select a Legend and trade him to the team 
 without a replacement to the Legend pool. You do not need 
 to unlock him by defeating him 1-on-1 in Superstar mode.
 
 All-Decade Team players:
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 There is a set of five All-Decade Teams (1950's through 
 1990's), and all of the players on those teams can be 
 unlocked to become available to put on any desired roster. 
 In order to achieve that for each player, the game will 
 give you hints as to how this may be done. Michael Jordan, 
 for instance (as well as for Wilt Chamberlain and one other 
 player from the 1950's team), can be unlocked by beating 
 Michael Jordan with any player in the superstar level in 
 the game's one-on-one mode. If there is a way to unlock 
 players by achieving certain performances in a single game, 
 the easiest way to do that is to use a great team (like the 
 All-Decade Teams) against a poor one (like the Chicago Bulls). 
 For seasonal achievements, just work your way through it. All 
 the achievements can be achieved, but if you want to win by 
 a lot over a team, do not try to make 15 'threes' or pick up 
 30 assists in a game -- just play up-tempo basketball. If you 
 try to make the achievements, watch yourself because you also 
 have to win the game to unlock the legends.
 
 Defeating Isaiah Thomas:
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 Get fifteen steals in a game in superstar mode to unlock him 
 on the roster.
 
 Use a good point guard (preferably) with quick hands (Iverson, 
 Kidd, Payton, Stoudamire, Brandon, and Knight are probably the 
 best). Follow the ball. There are times when you can strip 
 someone off the dribble, but that may be difficult (Kidd and 
 Isiah Thomas do that the best). The easiest way is to strip a 
 player trying to post-up down low, and your guard (the player 
 you are controlling) comes on the double-team; but wait until 
 the post player starts his dribble. You will steal the ball a 
 lot by doing this.
 
 Hint: Defeating Michael Jordan:
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 Defeat Michael Jordan one on one in superstar mode to unlock 
 him on the roster.
 
 Although the following trick can be done with any point total 
 to win, 11 is probably the best. Choose Jeff Hornacek to play 
 against Michael Jordan. After getting the ball, just shoot 
 three-pointers. Michael will not guard you until your start 
 to make a lot of shots or get a big lead. When he does start 
 to guard, back up a few feet from the three point line and 
 shoot the ball. He will not guard and you can still make the 
 basket. Note: Make sure to release ball at the top of your 
 jump. Jeff Hornacek will not always make it, so only shoot 
 the three-pointer on every other shot. He should make about 
 90% if he shoots every other shot. Try to drive on every 
 possession when you do not shoot a three. 
 
 Another strategy is to use Willis Reed. Back Jordan into the 
 lane, and then shoot within five inches of the basket. Jordan 
 cannot block Reed, and Reed can also use a deadly jumper if he 
 is less than 25 feet from the hoop. 
 
 Another strategy is to use Oscar Robertson, since he is a good 
 all-around player, could can shoot and post-up. 
 
 Another strategy is to create a player that is very tall, with 
 99 in all attributes. Just post up and shoot three pointers.
 
 Another strategy is to use John Stockton. After getting the ball, 
 move back a little and shoot 3-pointers. Shoot the ball at the 
 top of your jump. When playing defense, just defend the best 
 that you can.
 
 Use Reggie Miller and drain threes. If your friend creates a 
 7'10 monster and you cannot get a shot off, use Miller again. 
 As soon as you get the ball, run backwards a step and fling a 
 deep fadeaway - or drive in and back him down as far as you 
 can. Instead of letting the ball go at the peak of your jump, 
 let go as soon as you can and the ball will go through his chest. 
 
 Hint: Easy scoring:
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 Start a one-on-one game with a friend. Pump fake to get him/her 
 to jump. Then, just go right around your opponent with a 
 spectacular dunk or nasty nice lay-up.
 
 Hint: 3-point baskets:
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 To get fifteen 3-point baskets in a game, your best players to 
 do this are very streaky, but decent shooters (Bird, Rick Barry, 
 Iverson, Glen Rice, Tim Hardaway, etc.). Many times with these 
 players, you can either kick it out to them from the low post 
 and shoot, or (which is better most times), if you are going on 
 the fast break, pull-up from 3 point range. You still have to 
 shoot at the top of your jump, but with streaky shooters, you 
 have a great chance of hitting several in a row, even if you do 
 not shoot from the top of your jump.
 
 To unlock Larry Bird you need to get at least 20 points in the 
 3-Point Shoot Out in Superstar. Try using Glenn Rice from the 
 Lakers, or John Stockton from the Jazz. Use as many chances as 
 you can get -- set it up for 8. 
 
 Hint: Triple-Double:
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 Try getting the Triple-Double with points, assists, and steals. 
 
 Create a player that is 7'10" and around 270-280 pounds. Make him 
 a point guard with 99 in all attributes. He should be able to 
 rebound, block shots, steal, score, and dish out assists very 
 well. You should be able to get more than one legend by getting 
 the fifteen steals and thirty assists.

 
 Redover cheat: 
 When in the main menu screen, type "REDROVER" in all lower-case. 
 At this time you should hear a noise.


 Practice Courts:
 At any screen before game play begins, type "Playground" to play at the night
 court or the daytime practice court.

 To unlock Larry Bird you need to get at least 20 points in the 3-Point Shoot Out in
 Superstar. Try using Glenn Rice from the Lakers, or John Stockton from the Jazz.
 Use as many chances as you can get - set it up for 8.