Important Note: NBA 2K23 was never officially released for PSP. What exists is an excellent fan-made mod of NBA 2K13 (the last official 2K on PSP) that updates rosters, courts, jerseys, and adds next-gen features. This guide covers that patched version.
Dedicated modders (found on Operation Sports forums and YouTube) use tools like NBA 2K13 PSP Editor to manually rename players, update ratings, change jersey numbers, and adjust team rotations within the NBA 2K13 ISO file. nba 2k23 psp
Custom Game Modes: Integration of modern modes like MyCareer (often with starting builds at 99 Overall) and Association Mode. Important Note: NBA 2K23 was never officially released
Adding players who weren't even in high school when the last official PSP game was released. Modern Alternatives Buy a PSP and a legitimate game UMD or digital copy
If you find an old PSP in a drawer or have a powerful Android phone, don't search for a disc that doesn't exist. Search for the mod. The hardwood is waiting—circa 2023, running on 2004 hardware.