User manual SEGA PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES NBA 2K3

[. . . ] WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. [. . . ] Select YES to accept the offer or NO to reject it. ROSTER Roster options are the player-related functions of franchise management. You can only allocate up to 500, 000 per year for your entire roster, unless it is to 27 resign your own free agents. TEAM NEEDS The Team Needs screen is a handy guide that informs you if your team is lacking any position players. At the minimum, you should have a starter and a backup for each position. If your team has a need it is highlighted in red on this screen. COACHING COACH CARD The Achievements screen posts your franchise performance under your tenure as GM. other teams and track your records, playoff appearances, NBA Championships, and more. SIGN COACH Securing the right coach for your franchise may be the most important move you make as a GM. Coaches are ranked poor, average, good and master in three vital categories. Try to sign the highest ranked coach you can afford. · To sort coaches by leaders in a particular category, press the directional buttons to highlight the category, then press the q button to select. Press the directional button to highlight the coach you want to sign, then press the START button to select. · At the Build Offer screen, you can change the default offer by highlighting WAGE or YEARS and pressing the /q button to build an offer that you can afford. When the offer is set, press the START button to pitch it to the prospective coach. If he accepts, the new coach joins the team and your former coach becomes a free agent. 28 29 LEAGUE INFO NEWS As GM, you probably have a good handle on what is happening with your team, but you'll want to check the News From Around The NBA to study the status of your rivals. As player injuries, transactions, and other key events occur, they are posted on this screen. TEAM INFO The Team Information screen is a snapshot of the state of your franchise. You can view player injuries, traded draft picks, waived players, released coaches and the 36, 000 exception. INJURY REPORTS The GM's Desk options deal with the business end of running a franchise. This is valuable information, which will help you to make informed personnel decisions. TEAM POINTS Player compensation is just one slice of the financial pie that you must manage as GM ­ coaching salaries and workout costs are also key considerations in building a championship-caliber team. [. . . ] To assign a free agent to your roster: 1. At the Roster screen, press the L2/R2 button to select FREE AGENTS. Highlight a player you wish to assign to your roster, then press the button and select ASSIGN TO TEAM from the Roster options. The Select Team directory appears. *THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID FOR SEGA PRODUCTS FOR PLAY ON PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN AND PURCHASED AND OPERATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ONLY! Limited Warranty Sega of America, Inc. [. . . ]