Game Revolution
- Reviewed by: Dr. Moo, score C. "This fadeaway just keeps on fading." (PlayStation 2)
- http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/ps2/sports/nba_live_2002.htm

GameSpy.com
- Reviewed by Andrew S. Bub. Includes screen shots. "Sadly, with its major rules problems, only slightly improved animation (from the PS2 version) and host of omissions and gaffes, the lack of expected features, and most importantly, the under-optimize
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/december01/nbalive2002xbox/

GameSpot
- Reviewed by: Shahed Ahmed, score 7.7/10. "The new franchise mode adds quite a bit of replay value." (Xbox)
- http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/sports/nbalive2002/

GamePro
- Reviewed by: Dan Elektro, score 4.5/5. "Makes up for last year's missteps and then some." (PlayStation 2)
- http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/17760.shtml

IGN
- Reviewed by: David Zdyrko, score 7.6/10. "It has a few minor upgrades over last year's game, but the Live series still has a long way to go." (PlayStation 2)
- http://ps2.ign.com/articles/166/166744p1.html

Armchair Empire
- Reviewed by: Tolkiemingway, score: 5.5/10. "All efforts to remain alive and kicking are found." (Playstation 2)
- http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/ps2/nba_live_2002.htm