NBA Street
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| Developer(s) | EA Canada |
| Publisher(s) | EA Sports BIG |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, GameCube PC Mobile |
| Release date(s) | PlayStation 2 NA June 18, 2001 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ELSPA: 3+ ESRB: E OFLC: G |
NBA Street is a basketball video game developed by EA Canada. It was released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2 and in 2002 for the GameCube. 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.
[edit] Improved Features
In every game of the series there have been drastic improvements to the overall gameplay. Throughout all the games the basics have been improved, such as dribbling, more creative dunks, more outfits to choose from, soundtrack, adding more teams, etc. Also, as with most games in a video game series, the more recent games have had much better graphics than the earlier games. The most recent game in the series, NBA Street Homecourt, can be played in fully High Definition which adds realism to the experience.
[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 used to the old school, but he will teach you something.
[edit] Reception
With the success of the NBA Street series, EA Sports BIG expanded to football with NFL Street and NFL Street 2 in 2004, and NFL Street 3 in 2006. The format was also brought to soccer with FIFA Street in 2005, FIFA Street 2 in 2006, and FIFA Street 3 in 2008.
[edit] Trivia
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- The R&B/pop trio 3LW were featured as bonus characters in this game.
- At the first loading screen, you see all of the fantasy bosses along with the twin towers of the World Trade Center in the background.
- The game was released on Michael Jordan's birthday.
- Drake was also a character featured in Def Jam Vendetta.
- The characters on the EA Sports BIG team were from the SSX (series).
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