NBA Live 2001 is the 2001 installment in the NBA Live series. EA Sports developed the game and released it for PlayStation in October 2000, PlayStation 2 in January 2001, and Windows in February 2001.
In NBA Live 2001, the player can run a full NBA season with complete stat tracking, guiding a chosen team through its schedule toward the championship. Exhibition games allow up to eight players to compete using a Multitap, and additional modes include one‑on‑one matches featuring Michael Jordan and a three‑point shootout against any NBA opponent. Season play begins with drafting teams and setting preferences such as game length, season length, and gameplay options. Players may also create custom athletes, who can then be drafted into season or exhibition play. An arcade mode is available, featuring exaggerated moves and effects. A challenge mode tasks the player with completing specific objectives—such as achieving a triple‑double—to earn points that can be spent on attribute upgrades for created players or to unlock new courts. The game includes updated rosters for all 31 NBA teams and offers access to classic dynasty teams. On the court, players control actions such as shooting, passing, turbo movement, jumping, spinning, juking, crossover dribbling, faking, calling for picks, posting up with multiple move options, and using icon passing. Defensive controls include facing up on an opponent, calling for double teams, and attempting steals or blocks. The computer‑controlled teams adjust their behavior based on game situations, including passing to the post when double‑teamed, taking open jump shots, slowing the pace when leading late, calling timeouts, or intentionally fouling when behind.
NBA Live 2001 is abandonware and no longer sold or supported by its publishers. Files are archived here for these platforms:
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