NBA Courtside 2002 General FAQ

NBA Courtside 2002 General FAQ

Written by ProtoDude
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Table of Contents
A. Introduction
B. Version Updates
C. Reviews
D. Game Menus and Controls
E. Modes of Gameplay
F. Teams and Team Stats
G. Players and Player Stats
H. Offensive Plays and Strategies
I. Defensive Sets and Strategies
J. Secrets
K. Q and A
L. Legal
M. Contact
N. Credits
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A. Introduction-This FAQ for NBA Courtside 2002 on Gamecube will break
down the basics of the game, giving insight on how to call plays, read
defense, watch for picks while on defense, and picking the right team.
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B. Version Updates
-Version 1.0 1/27/02-FAQ written.

-Version 1.1 1/30/02-I corrected the double team mistake(it was in
the offensive controls) and added the playcalling/rebounding
controls. I added defensive sets and strategies. I made a contact
section, a credits section, and a Q and A section with a few
questions which should accumulate as time goes on.

-Version 1.2 2/1/02-I've added the player(starters only) stats for
the Atlantic division. I changed the author to me, ProtoDude,
only since my partner hasn't gotten back to me for any info. I
also changed the Scenarios section to Secrets and added one from
Ruflano. I slighty changed the controls as HBKrulz pointed out a
small mistake.

-Version 1.3 2/9/02-I added starter stats for the Central
division, changed one of the FAQ answers, and corrected the
Seattle team stats.
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C. Reviews
Review by Protodude-

When NBA Courtside was originally released one the N64 it had some
Stiff competition with NBA Live and NBA Jam. Even up against the
Established franchises Courtside was a Player's Chioce million
seller. Left Field Productions decided to give gamers more of the great
basketball action with Courtside 2. All the good stayed and all the bad
was replaced with more of the good stuff. Now Nintendo's new system get
it's own dose of Courtside and the newest addition, NBA Courtside 2002
is one top-notch baller.

Beautiful graphics, realistic AI, complete roster, smooth player
animations, a variety of moves and jukes, and plenty of options all
contribute to make this a great game. Take your favorite team to the
NBA Finals, smoke your friends in some sweet street ball, or kick back
with a three-point contest. Amazingly, even though all saves take up
only 7 blocks on your memory card, all season stats, game scores, and
created players are saved.

The graphics are some of the best in any basketball game. Ultra
-realistic facial scanning makes every player look so much like the
real guy, you might forget it's a game(but probably not). Silky smooth
motioned captured player animations and a solid 60fps framerate bring
the action to new levels of realism. Players on the sidelines move
around and when you want to make some subs at the next whistle, your
players will get up and go to the scorer's table. Even the crowd moves
in a somewhat realistic manner, standing up and clapping after a big
play. The only drawback is some transitions from one move's animation
to the next are awkward. Graphics-10

The controls are also very sharp. GC's controller puts more functions
in less buttons giving you complete control on exactly what jukes,
spins, cross-overs, shots and defensive moves you want to. Control-10

The sound is on of the games weak points. The somewhat comical
announcing(for about 10 minutes) makes you want to scream. The two
announcers seem to be more into commenting about each other's comments
than moving onto the next play. The crowd on the other hand has been
done much better though. Cheering for the home team, booing the
visitors. Sound-6

Courtside has so much to do that you'll be playing it for a while to
come. Complete seasons will last for a long time, not getting boring,
but keeping you working for that NBA title. In between season games you
can take a break with a solid version of 3 on 3 street ball. Three
point contests and and Practice mode allow you to perfect your skills.
Lasting appeal-9

Just because Courtside is the only basketball game on the Gamecube
Market doesn't mean it can't compete with other systems. It does a
great job competing with the veteran b-ball games. If you're a
basketball fan you owe it to yourself to pick this up today.
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D. Game menus and controls
1. Main Menu
a. Quick Play
-Team Selection Menu
b. Arcade Mode
-Team Selection Menu
c. NBA Season Play
-Full Season-New/Continue
-Playoff-New/Continue
d. Skills Mode
e. Create A Player
f. Update Rosters
2. Options
-Difficulty-Easy/Normal/Hard
-Quarter Length-3/5/9/12
-Foul Outs-On/Off
-Defensive Fouls-Off/Low/Medium/High
-Offensive Fouls-Off/Low/Medium/High
-3 Sec. In the Key-On/Off
-5 Sec. Inbounds-On/Off
-8 Sec. Half Court-On/Off
-Shot Clock-On/Off
-Backcourt-On/Off
-5 Sec Backdown-On/Off
-Goaltending-On/Off
-Out-of-Bounds-On/Off
-Injuries-On/Off
-Fatigue-On/Off
3. Preferences
-Game Speed-Slow/Normal/Fast
-SFX Volume-Set the SFX Volume
-Commentary Volume-Set the announcer Volume
-Music Volume-Set the music Volume
-Ambient Volume-Set the stadium and crowd Volume
-Audio Output-Mono/Stereo/Surround
-Rumble-On/Off
-Score and Clock Display-On/Off
-Statistical Updates-On/Off
-C-Stick Pass Trigger-Press/Release
-Pass Indicator-On/Off
-Arcade Mode Hotspots-
4. Pause Menu
-Call Time-out-Call a Time-Out
-Instant Replay-View the last 10 seconds of play
-Camera Controls-Press/Sideline/Behind/Overhead/Zoom Press
-Controller Setup-Pick which team to play on
-Game Settings-
-Options
-Preferences
-Stats-Team/Player Stats
-Strategy
-Injuries
-Substitutions
-Exit Game
5. Controls
Note: L can be depressed with two amounts of pressure.
I will say "1/2 L" when you should depress it without
"clicking" it and "Full L" when you should press it
down all the way.
a. Defense
-A: Jump for rebound/Block shot
-B: Attempt steal
-X: Switch to player closest to the basket
-Y: Switch to player closest to the ball
-R: Defensive stance/Box out(when a shot goes up)
-C-Stick: Cycle through defensive players
-Z: Double Team the man with the ball
-D-Pad Right: Select a defensive set
-D-Pad Left: Toggle between Full Court Press or no
press
-D-Pad Up: Choose High/Normal/Low rebounding level
-Start/Pause: Pause
b. Offense
-A: Shoot/Pump fake(tap A)
-B: Pass
-X:
-Sim Play: Front Crossover(switch dribble hand)
-Arcade Play: Special Crossover
-Y: Through-the-legs crossover
-Y+ 1/2 L: Behind-the-back crossover
-Y+ Full L: Spin move
-C-Stick: Pass in the direction pressed
-D-Pad Left/Right: Choose an offensive play
-D-Pad Up: Choose High/Normal/Low rebounding level
-Z: Call for a pick
-Start/Pause: Pause
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E. Modes of Game Play
1. Quick Play
2. Arcade Mode
3. NBA Season Play
-Season
-Playoff
4. Skills Mode
-3-Point Contest
-Practice Mode
5. Create a Player
6. Update Rosters
-Trade
-Sign
-Release
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F. Teams and Team Stats
Offense Defense Overall
1.Atlanta Hawks 75 86 76
2.Boston Celtics 85 81 81
3.Charlotte Hornets 77 97 87
4.Chicago Bulls 72 82 72
5.Cleveland Cavaliers 79 84 78
6.Dallas Mavericks 97 85 95
7.Denver Nuggets 90 74 82
8.Detroit Pistons 88 77 80
9.G. State Warriors 81 72 73
10.Houston Rockets 92 91 86
11.Indiana Pacers 82 92 83
12.LA Clippers 80 90 79
13.LA Lakers 98 95 98
14.Memphis Grizzlies 76 75 75
15.Miami Heat 74 99 92
16.Milwaukee Bucks 99 80 94
17.Minnesota T-Wolves 94 87 88
18.New Jersey Nets 78 79 77
19.New York Knicks 73 90 90
20.Orlando Magic 95 83 84
21.Philadelphia 76ers 86 96 99
22.Phoenix Suns 84 94 93
23.Portland Trailblazers 87 95 91
24.Sacramento Kings 98 88 97
25.San Antonio Spurs 89 98 95
26.Seattle Sonics 93 76 85
27.Toronto Raptors 96 89 89
28.Utah Jazz 91 93 96
29.Washinton Wizards 90 80 85
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G. Players and Player Stats
1. Abbreviations-the following are the abbreviations for player
stats:
-FGA: Field Goal Accuracy
-3PA: 3-point Accuracy
-FTA: Free Throw Accuracy
-DRB: Dribbling
-PSS: Passing
-SPD: Speed
-STL: Stealing
-DNK: Dunking
-RBD: Rebounding
-BLK: Blocking
-DEF: Defense
-STR: Strength
-STM: Stamina
2. Atlantic Division-
Boston Celtics
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
K.Anderson 90 78 83 96 92 95 97 49 44 41 58 41 74
P.Pierce 99 93 75 74 76 85 97 91 74 80 99 77 96
E.Williams 72 78 71 66 67 62 81 84 66 57 44 66 80
A.Walker 97 91 71 78 96 84 97 96 96 73 78 82 99
M.Blount 68 49 70 41 40 57 69 62 72 94 91 71 67
Miami Heat
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
A.Carter 72 73 63 93 93 95 88 49 48 53 71 52 86
E.Jones 95 93 84 81 74 97 97 99 68 83 96 45 97
K.Gill 73 71 72 82 83 83 96 85 59 53 94 72 90
B.Grant 95 46 80 59 53 72 64 75 96 82 98 94 93
A.Mourning 93 65 71 70 70 64 69 94 99 99 99 98 87
New Jersey Nets
Name FGA 3PT FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
J.Kidd 91 78 81 99 99 99 99 62 77 65 99 67 98
K.Kittles 74 87 79 87 74 89 88 81 40 53 84 36 80
K.Van Horn 90 93 81 76 72 80 68 76 83 73 58 79 94
K.Martin 84 55 63 68 64 73 77 90 87 96 94 84 90
T.Maculloch 71 59 64 50 54 41 45 57 87 86 60 96 55
New York Knicks
Name FGA 3PT FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
M.Jackson 74 81 78 99 98 83 78 35 64 54 92 39 95
A.Houston 98 93 91 78 66 91 57 75 64 52 96 47 95
L.Sprewell 94 75 78 82 90 97 86 99 73 68 98 60 97
K.Thomas 74 63 81 47 41 55 60 66 94 86 97 75 88
M.Camby 83 57 67 69 59 76 70 87 98 98 96 70 95
Orlando Magic
Name FGA 3PT FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
D.Armstrong 90 91 88 95 97 98 98 65 64 46 96 49 95
T.McGrady 99 81 73 92 94 93 96 98 79 95 97 49 99
G.Hill 96 80 83 95 95 91 93 91 92 77 93 74 85
H.Grant 79 52 78 69 65 67 65 61 87 83 98 96 91
P.Ewing 80 56 69 41 51 43 66 61 94 93 89 96 87
Philadelphia 76ers
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
E.Snow 79 73 79 97 98 96 96 60 55 59 98 58 92
A.Iverson 99 97 81 99 97 99 99 99 70 70 99 54 99
M.Harpring 90 68 81 64 67 59 57 64 68 60 67 81 80
D.Coleman 75 73 68 63 63 59 61 65 93 86 62 98 71
D.Mutumbo 95 44 73 58 60 68 61 73 99 99 99 91 93
Washington Wizards
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
C.Whitney 73 87 89 93 92 90 80 66 47 38 56 36 84
R.Hamilton 92 72 87 79 80 90 72 70 52 44 85 40 92
M.Jordan 91 80 84 89 83 85 88 99 74 68 91 80 89
K.Brown 75 70 75 74 68 82 64 91 83 86 66 74 75
J.White 88 40 57 47 36 39 38 73 95 96 87 98 83

Central Division
Atlanta Hawks
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
E.Davis 85 88 82 83 84 86 92 58 52 57 84 45 76
J.Terry 96 93 85 92 95 99 81 64 45 44 66 38 96
S.Abdur-Rahim 93 58 83 75 74 80 70 94 96 84 91 77 98
A.Henderson 81 45 64 61 48 58 71 64 86 71 71 79 84
T.Ratliff 86 57 76 64 61 76 67 86 95 99 98 82 96
Charlotte Hornets
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
B.Davis 92 86 68 95 98 95 99 96 65 62 87 60 97
D.Wesley 91 92 30 90 93 96 96 36 42 47 97 57 96
J.Mashburn 94 91 77 90 96 75 71 74 79 56 78 89 97
P.Brown 74 59 85 70 62 64 67 69 97 87 99 85 94
E.Campbell 91 53 71 57 61 58 64 52 94 97 94 95 90
Chicago Bulls
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
G.Anthony 75 91 66 82 82 94 89 46 42 43 95 42 78
R.Mercer 91 64 82 79 75 93 76 98 66 60 59 54 99
E.Robinson 72 65 73 60 60 77 78 81 73 84 89 51 70
C.Oakley 78 59 84 82 81 58 66 56 97 79 97 97 94
B.Miller 79 57 74 67 65 43 48 57 93 83 60 97 83
Cleveland Cavaliers
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
A.Miller 80 73 83 97 99 83 95 51 65 67 96 66 93
B.Stith 89 87 85 76 70 77 81 66 51 47 77 61 92
L.Murray 91 82 73 66 63 79 89 83 71 66 70 83 89
T.Hill 89 57 63 40 46 57 66 55 95 67 96 79 91
Z.Ilguaskas 83 62 68 58 41 47 63 53 94 95 94 91 70
Detroit Pistons
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
C.Atkins 86 85 69 88 87 91 61 37 37 39 35 35 94
J.Stackhouse 98 90 82 83 95 92 74 99 67 76 83 70 99
M.Curry 72 71 85 83 79 79 55 77 39 49 67 57 79
B.Wallace 75 60 34 55 53 66 81 67 99 98 97 90 93
C.Robinson 89 91 71 74 71 71 78 69 74 86 98 69 93
Indiana Pacers
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
J.Rose 93 79 83 88 97 83 59 67 73 74 83 53 98
R.Miller 99 99 93 80 76 88 66 57 57 46 82 47 98
A.Harrington 72 64 66 62 70 67 76 88 72 58 57 75 85
J.O'Neal 88 61 60 60 54 73 60 95 97 99 95 72 92
J.Foster 78 51 52 45 40 49 67 63 91 80 60 86 66
Milwaukee Bucks
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
S.Cassell 97 76 86 96 98 96 79 37 62 48 96 41 94
R.Allen 98 99 89 93 94 96 96 95 69 56 88 64 96
G.Robinson 98 79 82 73 80 72 78 78 77 79 69 71 96
A.Mason 88 55 78 81 73 67 59 59 97 82 98 98 99
E.Johnson 78 45 54 54 55 46 55 55 92 93 96 84 85
Toronto Raptors
Name FGA 3PA FTA DRB PSS SPD STL DNK RBD BLK DEF STR STM
A.Williams 89 75 75 96 95 93 96 66 42 62 68 37 89
V.Carter 99 95 76 96 90 96 91 99 73 85 97 60 98
M.Peterson 89 87 72 64 64 74 79 79 68 61 67 66 84
A.Davis 94 48 75 56 57 69 59 76 98 97 98 86 94
H.Olajuwon 81 53 62 63 65 59 88 70 94 95 95 94 75
More coming soon...

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H. Offensive Plays and Strategies
1.Perimeter-Either 4 players spread out around the perimeter and
your center is left alone or 3 players are outside and two are on the
low blocks. If 4 players are outside, work the ball around the
perimeter for a 3 or dish to your center for a one-on-one lane to the
basket. If 3 are outside and the point guard has the ball, pass to one
of the sides. The post man will come out to the corner. Get the ball to
him. If he's open, take the 3. If not, the passer will usually cut to
the hoop so pass to him.
2.Box-Your players spread to the four corners of the court with
your point guard at the top. Look for a mismatch to send your center to
the hoop.
3.Motion-Your players spread the floor continuously, setting
picks and making cuts to the basket. Look for a good pick or a slower
defensive player and dish the ball to the open man.
4.Outside Triangle-Two perimeter players and 1 post player make
up this triangle. Look for mismatches or double teams. If your post man
is guarded by a smaller player, get it to him. If he gets the ball and
is double teamed, pass the ball back outside for an open 3.
5.Inside Triangle-Made up of 2 post players and 1 perimeter
player. It relies heavily on a bad post match up. If there isn't one
call for a pick with your perimeter player and drive to the rim.
6.Isolation-Your players spread to the court's 4 corners leaving
your point guard 1-on-1 with a defender. If you have a good point
guard, this is your play. Crossover and take it to the rim. Also
sometimes 3 players go to one side leaving your center open on the
other side. Get him the ball and back up the defender for a shot.
7.High Post-Your number 1 post player, most of the time the
center, plays the high post. Get him the ball. If you see a good cut,
get the ball to the cutter for an open lane to the basket. If not, back
up the defender with your big man to get close to the rim and shoot.
8.Low Post-Your number 1 post player will play the low post. If
you have a great post player like Shaq or Mourning, this is your play.
You'll already be close to the basket with them so back the defender
down and shoot or dunk the ball.

9. Rebounding(also applies for defense)- Reb-High/Medium/Low
allows you to prepare your team for a rebound. If you anticipate a
lofty rebound select High, this is most useful for 3-pointers since
they usually hit the rim hard and bounce off of it high. Use Low when
shorter shot or lay-up is used, since they usually don't bounce off
very high.
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I. Defensive Sets and Strategies
1. Loose/Tight Man-Each player will guard the man who plays the
same position as himself unless told otherwise in the strategy menu. In
the Loose Man set you players are less likely to foul but will attempt
to steal the ball or block shots. In Tight Man your players guard more
tightly and steal and block shots more but are more likely to foul in
the process.
2. 2-3 Zone-Your team has 2 players at the top of the key, 2
players on the low blocks and your center in the paint. Use this set
if your opponent is constantly driving down the middle. Your center
will be there to stop him.
3. Box Sets: Box+1(PG), Box+1(SG), Box+1(SF), Box+1(PF),Box+1(C)-
There are 5 Box sets, one to play man-to-man defense on each position.
Your team plays the four corners of the paint with one man playing man
to-man defense on the player you choose. If you want to cover the
opponents point guard simply choose Box+1(PG), or to guard their power
forward select Box+1(PF). These sets allow you to isolate a team's star
you can have your teammates help without double teaming.
4. Full Court Press-Use this if you're behind by only a couple
points in the fourth quarter to pressure a teams inbound play. You may
come away with a steal if you're lucky, but at least you can foul
without wasting time waiting for the ball to be brought down the court.
Press left on the D-pad to select Press or Normal(no press).
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J. Secrets
1. Infinite "perfect" created players:
Once you have one created player whose stats are all the way up
just clone him to make another one with perfect stats. You can
then change his appearance and profile to your liking.
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K. Q and A
Q. How do I hang on the rim after a dunk and get called for a
technical foul?
A. I have tried over and over with different methods and button
combos and have failed with everything. I am convinced that it is
not possible to hang on the rim after a dunk.

Q. How do I do signature moves?
A. I only know a few. Shaq, Reggie Miller, and Mark Jackson have a
signature free-throw shooting style.

Q. How do I see a player's stats or attributes?
A. Under the "Update Rosters" menu choose "Reorder Starters". Press
X while highlighting the player you want to see and their 2000
2001 season stats will show up. Press up or down on the C-stick
to see their attributes.

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L. Legal
This document Copyright 2002 Protodude. The following sites and
only the following sites have permission to post this FAQ:
www.gamefaqs.com
www.cheatcc.com
www.neoseeker.com
Any and all other sites must contact me at [email protected]
and ask for my permission to put this FAQ on your site. Chances
are I will let you post it but let me know first.
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M. Contact
-You can contact me, ProtoDude at [email protected]
E-mail me any questions or comments. I'll do my best to answer in
this FAQ. If you want to IM me, e-mail me first or else you will
be blocked.
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N. Credits
-GameFAQs and CjayC for posting this on his website
-Nintendo and Left Field for bringing this game to us
-Nintendo Power magazine for having the team stats in their
magazine, saving me the trouble of going back and forth from my
TV to computer. Their offensive/defensive strategies also helped me
Write my own strategies.
-Ruflano(admin of www.ghostzooempire.cjb.net) for the Infinite
"perfect" created players tip.
-RoyalEclipseKing for trying to help me out and giving me some
ideas.
-HBKrulz for pointing out a small mistake with the offensve X
control.