NBA Live 2000 Cheats

NBA Live 2000

Legends players:
Press Circle at the "Game Setup" screento display the quick menu. Highlight the player icon, press Rightand press X to select the "Create Player" icon.Enter one of the following first and last names and press Xto accept the entries at the "Create Player" screen.A message will confirm correct name entry. Press Startto return to the "Game Setup" screen. Press Circleto display the quick menu. Highlight the star icon and press Xto display the Unlock Legends screen. Highlight a Legend playerthat has been unlocked and press X to add him to the freeagents pool. The Legend player may then be signed to any emptyslot on a team.

Hint: Perfect player:
The game will allow you to create a player with 99in all attributes. Just move all of the meters (jump shooting,jumping, dunking, etc.) to 99.

Hint: Defeating Isaiah Thomas:
Get fifteen steals in a game in superstar mode to unlockhim on the roster.

Use a good point guard (preferably) with quick hands (Iverson,Kidd, Payton, Stoudamire, Brandon, and Knight are probably thebest). Follow the ball. There are times when you can strip someoneoff the dribble, but that may be difficult (Kidd and Isiah Thomasdo that the best). The easiest way is to strip a player tryingto post-up down low, and your guard (the player you are controlling)comes on the double-team; but wait until the post player startshis dribble. You will steal the ball a lot by doing this.

Hint: Defeating Michael Jordan:
Defeat Michael Jordan one on one in superstar modeto unlock him on the roster.

Although the following trick can be done with any point totalto win, 11 is probably the best. Choose Jeff Hornacek to playagainst Michael Jordan. After getting the ball, just shoot three-pointers.Michael will not guard you until your start to make a lot of shotsor get a big lead. When he does start to guard, back up a fewfeet from the three point line and shoot the ball. He will notguard and you can still make the basket. Note: Make sure to releaseball at the top of your jump. Jeff Hornacek will not always makeit, so only shoot the three-pointer on every other shot. He shouldmake about 90% if he shoots every other shot. Try to drive onevery 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 cannotblock Reed, and Reed can also use a deadly jumper if he is lessthan 25 feet from the hoop.

Another strategy is to use Oscar Robertson, since he is a goodall-around player, could can shoot and post-up.

Another strategy is to create a player that is very tall, with99 in all attributes. Just post up and shoot three pointers.

Previous tips have involved picking a particular player (i.e.Willis Reed or Jeff Hornacek) and using their specific playerattributes (low post power or three point-shooting, respectively)to oust Jordan. This premise for beating Jordan is very simpleand can be used to shut him out on any level. Select any playerwith speed and/or quickness above that of Jordan's. I've foundAllen Iverson to work flawlessly. Because of your player's quickness,use the full court to your advantage. Go down to the oppositebasket and turbo your way down to the other end. In no particularorder, you should attempt a fake crossover, spin, and/or regularcrossover to move past Jordan and take it to the rack. His defensegets pretty tight on superstar, so you might have to try thisa few times. After you score and go on defense, you will needto check Jordan the ball. This is where the fun is. As soon asyou use a regular check (without holding any of the buttons toroll him the ball or bounce it between your legs), wait aboutone second and charge him with Turbo + Circle toknock him down. More than likely you will be charged with thefoul, but every so often, depending on the timing, your speedwill allow you to push Jordan down and steal the ball withouta foul being called. You can then take the ball and lay it inwithout any opposition. Because you just scored, you will be ondefense again. You keep doing the exact same thing. Playing toeither 11 or 21 makes no difference except the game of 21 mighttake you 45 minutes to an hour with all of the fouls that couldbe called. Just play to 11 (you will unlock MJ, Wilt Chamberlain,Dr. J on "Superstar"; Kevin McHale and Earl "ThePearl" Monroe on "All-Star"; Mitch Richmond on"Starter", and a 50's player on "Rookie").You should be able to shut out Jordan 11-0 with about 150-175fouls. If Jordan does happen to get past your initial push 'n'steal tactic and starts to score, just foul him before the ballgoes in the hoop. The basket will not count and you will resetto the initial check at the top of the key.

Another strategy is to use John Stockton. After getting the ball,move back a little and shoot 3-pointers. Shoot the ball at thetop of your jump. When playing defense, just defend the best thatyou can.

Use Reggie Miller and drain threes. If your friend creates a 7'10monster and you cannot get a shot off, use Miller again. As soonas 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 ofletting the ball go at the peak of your jump, let go as soon asyou can and the ball will go through his chest.

Use a good three point shooter (preferably Jeff Hornaceck). Putthe score on eleven. Make sure that you go first -- keep tryinguntil you do. When playing, fake Jordan once then lean forwardon your jump. At the height of your jump, fire. If done correctly,he will almost always make it. Repeat this until you get withinone point of the win, then drive to the hoop to win.

Hint: Michael Jordan in 1-on-1:
Use the following steps to play as Michael Jordan in1-on-1 without first defeating him. Go to the Michael Jordan 1-on-1player selection screen, move to the right side, and enter the90's Legend's team, and find Jordan. Then, go back to the leftside and pick anyone. Press Start to play as Michael Jordanwearing white and blue.

Hint: Easy scoring:
Start a one-on-one game with a friend. Pump fake toget him/her to jump. Then, just go right around your opponentwith a spectacular dunk or nasty nice lay-up.

In order for you to score 30 points a game or 40 for any player,you must do crossovers and turnarounds. To do this, press theSquare and Triangle.

Hint: 3-point baskets:
To get fifteen 3-point baskets in a game, your bestplayers to do this are very streaky, but decent shooters (Bird,Rick Barry, Iverson, Glen Rice, Tim Hardaway, etc.). Many timeswith these players, you can either kick it out to them from thelow post and shoot, or (which is better most times), if you aregoing on the fast break, pull-up from 3 point range. You stillhave 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 youdo not shoot from the top of your jump.

To unlock Larry Bird you need to get at least 20 points in the3-Point Shoot Out in Superstar. Try using Glenn Rice from theLakers, or John Stockton from the Jazz. Use as many chances asyou can get -- set it up for 8.

Hint: Triple-Double:
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 beable to rebound, block shots, steal, score, and dish out assistsvery well. You should be able to get more than one legend by gettingthe fifteen steals and thirty assists.

Hint: Recommended created player:
Create a player that is 7'0'' with all stats set to99. Someone who is that height can rebound and block more withease. He will also be able to shoot 3 pointers better than therest of the team. With this player you should average15 to 30rebounds and 10 to 20 blocks a game.