The game features fictional NBA analyst Bob Benson (voiced and depicted by Terry Abler) and MC Supernatural as the commentators.

When fully charged, the player can "Bring Down the House" by holding all shoulder buttons and throwing an alley-oop to themselves, which tears down the rim and ends the match.

[19] It received a runner-up position in GameSpot's 2004 "Best Alternative Sports Game" award category across all platforms, losing to Mario Power Tennis.

[20] Maxim gave it a score of eight out of ten and stated that "Eighty-four hyper-detailed players are represented, or you can create your own baller and go rags-to-riches, racking up pimp-wear and Scarface-worthy real estate.

"[21] The Village Voice similarly gave the PS2 version eight out of ten and stated, "Like the sport itself, you can easily start a pickup game, or put all your time—and high hopes—into it.

"[16] Playboy gave the game 75% (nearly two months before its U.S. release date) and said, "Victory is accompanied by flashy jewelry, fancy cars, and the truest measure of a champ, a larger pose.