Select Play Now mode. Enter the initials for the indicated player(s). Enter the team selection screen. A sound will confirm correct code entry. Press Start at the "Enter Initials" screen and the corresponding character(s) will appear.

Effect	Player one	Player two
Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle (ESPN Sportsnation)	ESP	NSN
NBA Mascots	MAS	COT
Tim Kitzrow (announcer)and Mark Turmell (developer)	MJT
Team Adidas	ADI	DAS
Team Sprite	SPR	ITE
Team Jordan	JOR	DAN