: This system assigns players specific roles such as Power, Playmaker, Stopper, Shooter, or Scorer, giving them unique abilities and animations that reflect their real-life counterparts.
The PC version of NBA Live 06 is built on the engine used for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions, rather than the revamped engine found on the Xbox 360. It provides a comprehensive simulation of the sport with several deep modes:
: This mode features the Rookie Challenge, the NBA All-Star Game, the 3-Point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk Contest, the latter two featuring unique commentary from Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith.
The game highlights the stars of the mid-2000s, featuring top-tier talents like: LeBron James Shaquille O'Neal Tim Duncan Tony Parker