NBA Live 97

Cover

The cover features shooting guard Mitch Richmond, at the time playing for the Sacramento Kings.

Cut content

The "shot control" feature detailed on page 10 of the manual is not featured in the game. It was stated by Electronic Arts that this was removed from the final version but the reason remains unknown.

Awards

• Computer Gaming World
  • May 1997 (Issue #154) – Sports Game of the Year
• Electronic Gaming Monthly
  • November 1997 (Issue 100) - ranked #33 (Best 100 Games of All Time) (PSX version)

Information also contributed by Jeanne and Roedie.