Sega Sports NBA 2K2 makes its way onto the PlayStation 2 with all-new gameplay enhancements and features specific to the system.

• Smarter AI - Improved team rotation, rebounding, and all-around tenacious D.
  
• New steal system - Players fill the passing lanes and attempt to steal the ball.
  
• Revamped low post game - Exploit the defender with lightning quick drop step moves, back him down for a rim-rattling dunk, or shoot a sweet fadeaway jumper.
  
• New street courts - Hoop it up at urban playground courts including Oakland's legendary Mosswood Park.
  
• Updated rosters, arenas, team uniforms, and signature moves for the 2001-2002 season.
  
• New NBA Rules - Add new strategy to the game by choosing to play man or zone defense.
  
• Revolutionary TV-style presentation, with dramatic cutaways and seamless commentary.
  
• New playbooks and a new play calling system give players unlimited opportunities to dominate their opponent.
  
• Expanded crossover game increases one-on-one gameplay depth and strategy.
  
• New player animations and highly detailed player models and arenas.
  
• Additional street courts such as Philadelphia's Hank Gathers Rec Center and Houston's Ronde Rec Center.