In NBA Live 07, players can try their luck at every aspect of professional basketball. "Dynasty" mode promotes players to GM status, and they must manage their team from the first game of the season to the finals. Gamers will scout promising players, initiate trades, and investigate rumors to keep their team running smoothly, and PSP owners can link to a PlayStation 2 and send "Dynasty" information between consoles. Players can also emulate basketball legends by re-creating their moves in the "Superstar Challenge." With total freestyle control, players may change skill attributes on the fly by switching through a variety of moves. Gamers have a total of 24 performances to mimic successfully, and over 100 moves to experiment with. Mini-games for the PSP include "2 Ball" and "Handles." "2 Ball" is a shootout challenge requiring players to make shots from highlighted spots on the court, and the first player to 50 points wins the game. "Handles" is a dribbling mini-game that requires quick fingers and reaction times to complete button combos that unlock NBA Highlight videos. Accessing the Media Center through the Internet earns a player updates every 20 minutes for scores, breaking news, video footage, and even radio content like The Dan Patrick Show and Mike and Mike in the Morning.
Controls
GENERAL CONTROLS
Analog Stick = move players
R Button = turbo
D-Pad = quick play
OFFENSE
Circle Button = shoot, fake, dunk, lay-up, follow-in
X Button = pass
Select Button + Square, Circle or Triangle Button = direct pass
Square Button = freestyle dribble
Square Button + Analog Stick = pro-hop
Triangle Button = back down defender, protect ball
X + Circle Button = alley-oop pass
L Button + Square, X or Trinagle Button = EA sports freestyle super move
L Button (twice) = freestyle switch
Start Button = pause game
L + Select Button = call timeout
Triangle Button (hold when nearbasket) = mid-air rebounds
Square Button (hold when near basket) = tip-slam
Circle Button (hold when near basket) = tip-in
CALL-FOR-PASS INBOUNDING
Analog Stick = move pass receiver
X Button = call for pass
D-Pad Left = best 3-point shooter
D-Pad Up = closest man to basket
D-Pad Right = best free-throw shooter
D-Pad Down = bast ball-handler
ADDITIONAL LOW POST MOVES
Analog Stick (towards basket) + Circle Button = slam dunk
Analog Stick (away from basket) + Circle Button = fade away jump shot
Square Button = power dribble
OFF-BALL PLAY/PLAYER LOCKED
Circle Button (hold) = call for shot
X Button = call for pass
L Button = set screen
FREE THROWS
X, Square or Circle Button = aim, set distance
DEFENSE
X Button = switch players
Select Button + Circle, Square, Triangle or X Button = direct swap
Square Button = streal ball
Circle Button (tap when in position) = take a charge
Circle Button (hold) = defensive stance, box out
Triangle Button = jump to block, rebound
L + Select Button = intentional foul
X Button (hold) = last man back
NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND
3 POINT SHOOTOUT
R Button or D-Pad Right = pick up ball
Circle, Square, Triangle or X Button = jump, shoot
SLAM DUNK CONTEST
WHILE DRIBBLING OR ON GROUND
Analog Stick = move player
D-Pad = ball toss
L or R Button = toss modifiers
Square Button = 1 foot gather
Circle Button = 2 foot gather
Triangle Button = 1 foot 180 gather
X Button = 2 Foot 180 gather
Select + L Button + D-Pad = toss off the left jumbotron
Select + R Button + D-Pad = toss off the right jumbotron
Select + L + R Button + D-Pad = toss off the crane camera
IN AIR
Analog Stick (on 180 gathers) = rotate player
L or R Button = dunk modifiers
Circle, Square, Triangle or X Button = dunks
EA MEDIA CENTER
D-Pad = navigate screen
X Button = select option
Triangle Button = back out
L or R Button = change song ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide
