There are 29 fully playable NBA teams from the 2002–03 season in all modes once unlocked.

The game also features several new trick moves and dunks, as well as introducing a level two "gamebreaker".

The game also features an in-game soundtrack with tracks from artists including Nate Dogg featuring Eve, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Erick Sermon featuring Redman, Benzino, MC Lyte, Black Sheep and a previously unreleased song from Nelly, who appears in the game as a playable character, along with the other members of the St. Lunatics.

NBA Challenge - In this mode players have to play against a series assigned teams in various regional courts.

In order to do that, they have to gain a reputation by playing pick up games that are assigned on the map, which will lead to tournaments against street legends.

Street School - This mode teaches players how to play the game.

[5][8] BBC Sport gave the game a score of 93% and said, "The atmosphere of NBA Street is enhanced by an excellent soundtrack including hip-hop tracks from the likes of Nelly and Nate Dogg, plus various sound effects from the street - traffic, sirens, crowd abuse, etc.

"[1] Maxim gave it a score of eight out of ten and said, "even if you aren't a hoops fan, there's plenty of unintentional humor to appreciate: Seeing Yao Ming dunk on Bill Walton alone is worth the price of admission.

"[9] The Village Voice gave the PS2 version eight out of ten, saying, "The up-to-four-player game itself is hot to death.