NBA 2K1 TIPS & TRICKS
Additional stat view
Press Start to pause your game, then select the "Substitution" option. Press X at the substitution screen to view a player's 3 point shooting rating, and rebound rating.
Jay-Z
Win a season with Mo-Caps to unlock Jay-Z.
Tyrese Toy
Win a season with the Wizards. To do this, put your best players on the Wizards.
Nickname announcements
Create a player and do not enter a first or last name. Select a nickname and begin the game. The commentator will refer to the player by his nickname.
Real name announcements
Create a player and enter a first and last name combination from real players (such as Johnny Taylor) The announcer will say his name.
Unlock the rapper Redman
Enable the "Hidden teams" code to unlock the Mo Cap team. Redman will be on their reserves.
Cheaper franchise mode players
If the player you want to sign wants two to five year deal, just get him seven years and reduce his points.