NBA ShootOut 2002 is a basketball simulation game developed by 989 Sports for the Sony PlayStation 1. As part of the NBA ShootOut series, it offers players a realistic NBA experience, featuring all the teams and players from the 2001-2002 season. Gamers can engage in various modes such as Season, Playoffs, or Exhibition matches. With intuitive controls and player-specific animations, the game focuses on delivering an authentic basketball atmosphere. Its genre is a sports game, specifically tailored to fans of basketball and the NBA, offering both single-player and multiplayer options for competitive play.