Sunday, September 19, 2010

NBA Jam Rosters


As I have previously posted, EA Sports is bringing back one of sports video games greatest franchises - NBA Jam. (Nintendo Wii - October 5, 2010).

NBA Jam, which featured 2-on-2 basketball, was one of the first real playable basketball arcade games, and was also one of the first sports games to feature NBA-licensed teams and players, and their real digitized likenesses.

A key feature of NBA Jam was the exaggerated nature of the play - players jumped many times above their own height, making slam dunks that defied both human capabilities and the laws of physics. There were no fouls, free throws, or violations except goaltending and 24 second violations. This meant the player was able to freely shove or elbow his opponent out of the way. Additionally, the game had an "on fire" feature, where if one player made three baskets in a row, he would become "on fire" and have unlimited turbo, no goaltending, and increased shooting ability, until the other team scored (or the player had scored four consecutive baskets while "on fire").
Atlanta Hawks
Players: Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and Mike Bibby
Legends: Dominique Wilkins and Spud Webb

Boston Celtics
Players: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen
Legends: Larry Bird and Kevin McHale

Charlotte Bobcats
Players: Gerald Wallace, Stephen Jackson and Tyrus Thomas

Chicago Bulls
Players: Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer
Legends: Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman

Cleveland Cavaliers
Players: Mo Williams, Antawn Jamison and Anderson Verjao
Legends: Mark Price anad Brad Daugherty

Dallas Mavericks
Players: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and Caron Butler

Denver Nuggets
Players: Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and Kenyon Martin

Detroit Pistons
Players: Richard Hamilton, Rodney Stuckey, Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon
Legends: Isiah Thomas and Bill Laimbeer

Golden State Warriors
Players: Monta Ellis, David Lee, Stephen Curry and Andris Biedrins
Legends: Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin

Houston Rockets
Players: Kevin Martin, Yao Ming and Trevor Ariza
Legends: Hakeem Olajuwon and Kenny Smith

Indiana Pacers
Players: Danny, Granger, Mike Dunleavy and T.J. Ford
Legend: Detlef Schrempf

Los Angeles Clippers
Players: Baron Davis, Blake Griffin and Chris Kaman
Legend: Danny Manning

Los Angeles Lakers
Players: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Ron Artest and Lamar Odom
Legends: Magic Johnson and James Worthy

Memphis Grizzlies
Players: O.J. Mayo, Zach Randolph and Rudy Gay
Legends: Bryant Reeves

Miami Heat
Players: Dwyane Wade, Lebron James and Chris Bosh
Legends: Glen Rice and ROny Seikaly

Milwaukee Bucks
Players: Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut, Brandon Jennings and Corey Maggette

Minnesota Timberwolves
Players: Al Jefferson, Kevin Love, Jonny Flynn and Michael Beasley
Legend: Chuck Person

New Jersey Nets
Players: Devin Harris, Brook Lopez and Courtney Lee
Legends: Kenny Anderson and Drazen Perovic

New Orleans Hornets
Players: Chris Paul, David West and Peja Stojakovic
Legend: Larry Johnson

New York Knicks
Players: Al Harrington, Danilo Gallinari and Amare Stoudemire
Legends: Patrick Ewing and John Starks

Oklahoma City Thunder
Players: Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook

Orlando Magic
Players: Dwight Howard, Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis
Legends: Nick Anderson and Scott Skiles

Philadelphia 76ers
Players: Andre Iguodala, Elton Brand and Evan Turner
Legends: Julius Erving and Allen Iverson

Phoenix Suns
Players: Steve Nash, Grant Hill and Jason Richardson
Legends: Dan Majerle and Kevin Johnson

Portland Trail Blazers
Players: Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden
Legend: Clyde Drexler

Sacramento Kings
Players: Tyreke Evans, Carl Landry, Jason Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins
Legend: Mitch Richmond

San Antonio Spurs
Players: Tim Duncan, Tony Parer and Manu Ginobili
Legends: David Robinson and George Gervin

Toronto Raptors
Players: DeMar DeRozan, Jarrett Jack and Andrea Bargnani

Utah Jazz
Players: Deron Williams, Andrei Kirlienko and Mehmet Okur
Legends: Karl Malone and John Stockton

Washington Wizards
Players: Yi Jianlian, Andray Blatche, Gilbert Arenas and John Wall

More info on inclusions, exclusions, legends @ ESPN.com:

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