NBA Street

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This article is about the first game in the NBA Street video game series. For information on the rest of the series, see NBA Street (series).
NBA Street
Developer(s) EA Canada
Publisher(s) EA Sports BIG
Platform(s) PlayStation 2, GameCube
Release date June 18, 2001 (PS2)
February 17, 2002 (GameCube)
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s) ESRB: Everyone
PEGI: 3+

NBA Street is a successful basketball video game created by EA Canada. It was released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. It was ported to the GameCube in 2002. It combines the talent and big names of the NBA with the attitude and atmosphere of streetball. NBA Street was followed by NBA Street Vol. 2, NBA Street V3, and the recently released NBA Street Homecourt.

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[edit] Summary

NBA Street consisted of three-on-three basketball games. Players try to collect trick points, which are scored through the use of good ballhandling, faking out defenders, pump faking, blocking, stealing, diving for the ball, shooting from long range, and of course dunking and alley-oops. If a team fills their meter through flashy and effective gameplay, they get to perform a Gamebreaker, which is a special shot that not only adds to their score, but it subtracts an equal amount from the opponents' score. It also includes the option of creating your own baller. Luke's Street Tip: When you start out with 500 points to create a baller, put all 500 on 3 pointers, therefore getting points in games a lot easier.

[edit] Street Legends

In the game's storymode, there are unlockable fantasy bosses (Legends).:

  • Biggs - Labeled as a big powerhouse from London who is also a heavyweight boxer. He can block well, but if you try to battle your way against him you're gonna lose.
  • Bonafide - A spectacular ball handler who resembles Allen Iverson.
  • Drake - A great 3 point shooter with great ball handling. He may not be the best dunker but he comes in strong when he shoots.
  • DJ - A multi-talented dunker. This Jamaican dude is the highflyer and does his job when he needs to.
  • Takashi - A shot-swatter. Japanese player who also largely resembles (Yao Ming) except he's taller. This giant can swat you without jumping.
  • Stretch - Bears a strong resemblance to Julius Erving. There is nobody better than the teacher. He is so good that he's in all the streets. He may be use to the old school, but he will teach you something.

[edit] Success

With the success of the NBA Street led EA Sports BIG to extended to football with NFL Street, NFL Street 2 in 2004, and NFL Street 3 in 2006. The format was also brought to soccer with FIFA Street in 2005 and FIFA Street 2 in 2006.

[edit] Trivia

  • At the first loading screen, you see all of the fantasy bosses along with the Twin Towers in the background.
  • The game also was released on Michael Jordan's birthday.
  • Drake was also a character featured in Def Jam Vendetta

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