NBA Starting Five is an NBA-licensed basketball game, and a follow-up to Konami's earlier NBA 2Night games. In the game, you play as your favourite team from the 2002-2003 season, competing in Exhibition, Season, Playoffs and Franchise modes. In Franchise mode, you can create your own team and guide it through the years, making decisions on player signings, trades and releases. The game features a realistic rookie draft between seasons, where you'll need to make smart picks to build your team for success.
Gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with a range of controls that allow you to play as the entire team or individual athletes. Multiplayer options are also available, supporting up to 8 players on PS2 via multitap for competitive or cooperative play with friends.
The game features a point system for signing players, giving you 1000 points to spend on your entire team. With multiple game modes and a realistic Franchise mode, NBA Starting Five is the perfect choice for basketball fans looking for a challenge.