Slam Dunk Super Pro Basketball
Platform: Intellivision
Region: USA
Media: Cartridge
Controller: INTV
Genre: Sports > Basketball 
Gametype: Licensed
Release Year: 1987
Developer: Realtime Associates, Inc.
Publisher: INTV
Players: 1 or 2 VS
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Updated / enhanced version of the original Mattel Intellivision Basketball game, featuring manager mode, player statistics, and more.  At the time, this was the only sports game cartridge that let you own & manage your team.  

Selecting from a pool of 70 players, each with statistics taken from the actual NBA (and attributed with 'fake' names so as to avoid licensing issues), each player must manage salaries to stay under the salary cap.

As player/owner, you run, pass, shoot, defend, and rebound.  Keep an eye on your players - if they tire, they play more poorly.  And keep an eye on the 24 second shot clock!

Play against an opponent or against the computer.


DEVELOPMENT HISTORY"

The speed of the on-screen players and their shot percentages are influenced by the players' statistics. Steve Ettinger compiled the stats from real pro players, using fake names (many borrowed from INTV and Mattel employees) to avoid licensing issues.

FUN FACT:

One group of Intellivision fans in Chicago became so addicted to Slam Dunk that they started searching in phone books from across the country for the names listed in the game credits, finally tracking down Steve Ettinger over a year after the game was released. They wanted to commission a custom version of Slam Dunk, using their names and playing statistics. Taken by the group's enthusiasm, Steve and Dave Warhol complied, providing them with a special prototype cartridge. Last Steve heard from them, they were still holding regular tournaments on their Intellivision.

 
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