Teams can be unlocked by progressing through the game and completing unique challenges.

The game features stars like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, and many others.

(The Legend Teams are not available for the Xbox 360) The game features the voices of Marv Albert and basketball player Steve Kerr.

This was the last NBA Live game to be released on the original Xbox.

[28][29][30][31][32] This marks the first time an NBA Live game has been rated in this majority.