NBA 08 features volume three of "The Life" series that concludes and revolves around a coach by the name of "Coach T" as his career is winding down. The player takes control of a player for Coach T, with the ability to choose from five different characters depending on the position they want to play or create their own with 60 different scenarios to participate in.
The game follows a realistic view of basketball by attending news conferences, signing endorsements, interacting with fellow players and coaches, and rivals. The player's decisions determine how they are viewed as either a team player or a lone troublemaker. Depending on how their player performs during games, they can receive attribute points to strengthen their players.
The game features updated animation and a feeling of a real broadcast on television, with the voice talents of Kevin Calabro and Mark Jackson. There are minigames to compete in, such as 3-Point Shootout and the PlayStation Skill Challenge, and online capabilities where players can compete head-to-head or in tournaments.
NBA 08 was released on September 26, 2007, for the Playstation 2 console.