Get 'Busta Rhymes'
At the player creation screen, use the following code as the last name: FLIPMODE

Get 'DJ Clue'
Go to the player creation screen and use the following code as the last name: MIXTAPES

Get 'Ghetto Fabulous'
Go to the player creation screen and use the following code as the last name: GHETTOFAB

Get 'Hot Karl'
Go to the player creation screen and use the following code as the last name: CALIFORNIA

Dunk Contest
Go to the create a player screen and type in the following code: super fly

A message will confirm the cheat has been activated.

Get 'B-Rich'
Use the following code at the player creation menu screen: DOLLABILLS.

Get 'Just Blaze'
Go to the player creation screen and use the following code as the last name: GOODBEATS
33%success rate. Endorsed by 3 of 9 readers.

Dunk Contest
Go to the create a player screen and type in the following code: super fly

A message will confirm the cheat has been activated.

Also try DUNKFEST as your last name at the create a player screen.

3 Point Contest
Go to the create a player mode and type in longshot as a last name.
100%success rate. Endorsed by 1 of 1 readers.

Smaller crowds:
If you are playing in franchise mode, try to stay above .500 in winning percentage. If you go under .500, most of the time fans will stop going to your games.

Older players in franchise mode:
Be careful when signing players over the age of 37. Those players usually retire after one or two years.

Getting good players in franchise mode:
There is an easy way to get any players desired in franchise mode and to give them all 99 ratings. Start a season and trade for the players. Change their ratings as desired. As soon as you have your team, save the game and go back to the main menu. Open a franchise and choose the same team that you had in the season. Your team will have all the players from the season and their ratings. Save the franchise, then you can delete the season. Note: Some of the better players (for example Jermaine O'neal) only have one year remaining on their contracts. Make sure they play a lot and score well. If you win the championship they may want to resign.

Signing free agents:
If a player refuses to sign with your team, try offering him a longer contract.

Tall dunkers:
If a player is taller than seven feet (for example, Shaq), they will usually dunk the ball hard on the rim. Even though their dunk rating is 99, they will not be able to do any slam dunks such as Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant.

Easy 3 pointers:
On defense, get a good 3 pointer or even someone that cannot make that many. Then do not move until it is your ball. In other words, let the other players do the work. When you get the ball, pass it to that person. Do not use turbo or any tricks. Just shoot a 3 pointer close up and he will make it.

Slower speed:
Change the game type to "Arcade" and select the desired rules for the game. It has a much slower game speed and easier control.