Ultimate Retro Roster NBA 2k20: 2025 All-Star + Trades Update!

[Thunder Shaq]

This is the thread for my Ultimate Retro Roster and beyond.

I want to give a huge shout out to the following people for helping make this project possible. If you think you deserve a shoutout, but missing from this, just send me a PM!


PeacemanNOT- 1992 Team USA Jerseys (originally from: viewtopic.php?f=241&t=106204)
Pinoy21- 2008-09 Orlando Magic Jerseys, 2024 city jerseys
Shuajota- Bostjan Nachbar, Rasheed Wallace, and Carlos Arroyo Cyberfaces
Dee4Three- Retro court contributions https://forums.nba-live.com/viewtopic.php?f=258&t=107928&start=500#p2003231. He worked on retro cyberfaces check them out in his thread here: viewtopic.php?f=258&t=109230 Also some of his 2k17 portraits were used for this
bigticket0521- A heavy contributor to portraits created for Dee4Three's 2k17 UCTR which have been used in this roster.
sticky-fingers- Has done such a fantastic job with many cyberfaces, courts (including some all-star courts), 2012 Team USA jerseys, 2013 Hollywood Nights Alternate jerseys, and helped me learn the CE tables in 2k19. Major contributor with Olympic jerseys
Mr.Star- Quite a bit of cyberfaces. Please check out his thread for more work: viewtopic.php?f=258&t=108675
trevorjpt33- Cyberface conversions, particularly the Reggie Miller for the roster, video tutorials with 3D accessories
ksmiz- for all his work on the CE tables which would make this roster impossible without him
looyh- for the NBA2k_Hook and roster editor, without this, the roster would be nowhere near as accurate and usable
2kspecialist -several cyberfaces used in this mod from the website and thread. Please reach out to me if you feel your work was uploaded to this site and used in this mod
Retroman - some cyberface conversions/retro /all-star jersey mods
Hova- Mikki Moore and Danny Fortson Cyberfaces
Glenski - Lorenzen Wright, Malik Rose, Stromile Swift, Micheal Williams, Dale Davis, etc.
Thunder2k20- Great work on various year-specific portraits and action shots
RayRay_953- Fantastic contributions to courts and year-specific jerseys (please check out them being showcased throughout the thread)
Simonn-Lee - Blue alternate Cavs jerseys for 2016 and 2017 Cavs. Young Tyson Chandler cyberface
RetroJack - Face textures from his 2k21/2k22 faces
dmx_133 - some of his retro headshot portraits he made for his 1990 mod are in here
raul77 - most 2020 and 2021 season portraits were made by him
Xiskeg - 2020 Mike Conley cyberface
Arteezy - multiple cyberfaces, but particularly the base for the 97 and 99 Dennis Rodmans
yh77 - cyberface conversions
kidhybrid89 - 2k22 cyberface conversions
PettyPaulPierce - 2021-23 rookie cyberfaces and 2k21/22 conversions
RYN2K Gaming - 2023-24 headshot portraits
bratnajbolji - 2004 and 2007 All-Star game courts
Cheesyy - Wilson basketball

I have used a few face textures, courts, and jerseys from Stildo33's Classic Seasons Mod. It isn't specified who did which cyberface, so I'll credit the whole team. You should check out the mod anyways because they put so much work into it!: viewtopic.php?f=241&t=106204#p1946543

If you ARE NOT credited in this thread and you think you should be, let me know and I'll get you in here. I am not intending to steal work without credit!!


Reminder: Only the MyLeague Ultimate Retro Rosters work in MyLeague without crashing



What you need to properly run all of the rosters:
Court Pack
Cyberfaces Pack 1
Cyberfaces Pack 2
Cyberfaces Pack 3
Jersey Pack
Logos + Murals + Dornas Pack
Portraits Pack
Rosters Pack
NBA2K_Hook (MUST be downloaded for the mods to work, provided in "Essentials" pack)
Waigua Folder ((MUST be downloaded for the mods to work, provided in "Essentials" pack)
You MAY also need the SYNC.BIN file


NECESSARY DOWNLOAD LINKS
Essentials Pack: https://www.mediafire.com/file/h8exmg8s ... 29.7z/file
NBA 2k Hook : Absolutely NECESSARY. Many people have had issues with the Hook provided in the essentials pack. If the Hook isn't working, most of the files don't work. Try downloading this, place the files in your NBA 2k20 folder, but use the config included in the Hook in my essentials pack: NBA2K Hook by Looyh
Court Pack : https://www.mediafire.com/file/7eo4u67s ... ts.7z/file
Cyberfaces Pack 1 : https://www.mediafire.com/file/qydlcrc4 ... +1.7z/file
Cyberfaces Pack 2 : https://www.mediafire.com/file/bhfiznjv ... +2.7z/file
Cyberfaces Pack 3 : https://www.mediafire.com/file/1cuq64fr ... +3.7z/file
Jersey Pack : https://www.mediafire.com/file/was7uhe3 ... ys.7z/file
Logos + Murals + Dornas Pack : https://www.mediafire.com/file/7vrcs1y5 ... as.7z/file
Rosters + Draft Class Pack: : https://www.mediafire.com/file/5dedhiil ... 25.7z/file
Portraits Pack : https://www.mediafire.com/file/7zls45tm ... ts.7z/file
2K Tools for 2k20 : Not necessary to use the mod, but super useful if you want to make any edits to jerseys/courts/logos in MyLeague: http://www.mediafire.com/file/sl3s02g0h ... 2.zip/file

For Cracked or Recently Installed versions of 2k20
SYNC.BIN This goes in your "Local" folder (Helps if rosters are "corrupted" and a few things that may be invisible): https://www.mediafire.com/file/z969ddyp ... C.BIN/file


Latest Update Pack - 2/24/25 (you can download ONLY this if your mods are up to date from 11/14/24, if yours is outdated, download all the packs in the "necessary download links" above instead of this):

https://www.mediafire.com/file/42s8tfo5 ... 25.7z/file

Details:

2025 Season Updated with All-Star Teams and Trades (accurate as of 2/24/25)

Get the actual updated roster files here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/5dedhiil ... 25.7z/file

-Trade deadline moves
-Buyout signings
-Updated cyberfaces (see below)
-Updated headshot portraits
-2025 All-Star rosters (jersey files exported from 2k25 and then converted by me. Help with names/jersey numbers + court from RayRay_953)


Ultimate Retro Roster V1 and V2 Updates
URR V1
-Misc. cyberface, attribute, badge, and tendency updates, but otherwise no changes to team selection
URR V2
-Misc. cyberface, attribute, badge, and tendency updates, but otherwise no changes to team selection


Misc. Face Updates:(Some will require downloading the latest version of that season's roster to see the update)



Current Players:
-Kyrie Irving (2025 fro + beard)
-Donovan Mitchell (updated look for 2021-pres.)
-Cade Cunningham (added beard for 2024-pres.)
-Anthony Davis (2024-pres. longer hair)
-James Harden (updated to cornrows for 2021-pres.)
-Zach Edey (converted from 2k24)
-Keegan Murray (converted from 2k24)
-Victor Wembanyama (converted from 2k24)
-LaMelo Ball (hair + tattoos update for 2024-pres.)
-Trae Young (beard update, Face texture by Drian2k)
-Guerschon Yabusele (hair update)
-Walker Kessler (converted from 2k24)
-Dalton Knecht (likeness update)
-Scoot Henderson (no glasses, longer hair)
-Jalen Green (hair update)
-Jerami Grant (hair update for 2022-pres.)
-Ja Morant (hair update for 2024-pres.)
-Jusuf Nurkic (hair + beard style change for 2025 season)
-Tyler Herro (face texture update to represent current hair. Converted DoctahTobogganMD's 2k25 face)
-Malik Beasley (hair + beard for 2021-pres.)
-Rui Hachimura (converted from 2k21)
-Darius Garland (hair style update)
-Christian Braun (converted from 2k24)
-Goga Bitadze (long hair)
-added Terrence Shannon Jr cyberface
-added Leonard Miller cyberface
-added Mouhamed Gueye cyberface
-Bronny James hairstyle update


Retro Players:
-Allen Iverson (improved older version for 2006-2010)
-Mikki Moore (short hair, short dreads, and long hair versions)
-Luke Walton (younger version with longer hair)
-Andre Miller (younger short hair and long hair depending on the season)
-Amar'e Stoudemire (updated face texture for prime versions, accurate tattoos added for 2007-09 version)
-Shelden Williams (converted from 2k24)
-Tim Thomas (converted from 2k24)
-Kurt Thomas (converted from 2k24)
-Juan Dixon (converted from 2k24)
-Jason Collins (converted from 2k24)
-Quinton Ross (converted from 2k24)
-Royal Ivey (converted from 2k24)


General:

Court accuracy updates:
-2025 All-Star court added

Jerseys:
-Updated accuracy to jerseys for 2023-pres. Pistons jerseys
-Updated accuracy to jerseys for 2018 & 19 76ers jerseys
-Add proper 2018 Memphis Grizzlies Home Jersey
-2025 All-Star + Rising Stars team jerseys added
-Removed Bill Russell "6" patch from secondary jerseys

-84 added/updated portraits



Videos:

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Super Helpful Tutorial Video

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NBA 2K_Hook Download:

If you are having trouble with the Hook provided in the download, try it direct from the source, but place my config file in your NBA 2K_Hook folder:

viewtopic.php?f=258&t=108024



Offline Roster Download Help:

If you are new to offline roster files, please watch a tutorial on how to download them properly:

TGsoGood made a great tutorial on this if you are lost:

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I explain where the files should go in the folder names, but if necessary:
-waigua goes in your main NBA 2K20 directory folder

-The roster files in the Roster Files folder will go in your remote folder for 2k20. As shown in the video tutorial above, you will have to create a roster file in game and then name whichever roster you want to download the same name and copy it over to replace it (Example: You create a roster in the game, it shows up as roster003, You would take my roster titled 2009Roster, change that file name to roster003 and drag it over to your remote folder to replace it).

This is where my NBA 2K20 "Remote" folder is. It is likely that the numbers will not be exact for you, PLEASE watch a tutorial on how to install offline rosters if you have any trouble






Rosters Included with the mod packs:

-All-time Team Roster
-Ultimate Retro Roster V1 PlayNow
-Ultimate Retro Roster V2 PlayNow
-Ultimate Retro Roster V1 MyLeague
-Ultimate Retro Roster V2 MyLeague
-1984 Season Roster
-1985 Season Roster
-1986 Season Roster
-1987 Season Roster
-1988 Season Roster
-1989 Season Roster
-1990 Season Roster
-1991 Season Roster
-1992 Season Roster
-1993 Season Roster
-1994 Season Roster
-1995 Season Roster
-1996 Season Roster
-1997 Season Roster
-1998 Season Roster
-1999 Season Roster
-2000 Season Roster
-2001 Season Roster
-2002 Season Roster
-2003 Season Roster
-2004 Season Roster
-2005 Season Roster
-2006 Season Roster
-2007 Season Roster
-2008 Season Roster
-2009 Season Roster
-2010 Season Roster
-2011 Season Roster
-2012 Season Roster
-2013 Season Roster
-2014 Season Roster
-2015 Season Roster
-2016 Season Roster
-2017 Season Roster
-2018 Season Roster
-2019 Season Roster
-2020 Season Roster
-2021 Season Roster
-2022 Season Roster
-2023 Season Roster
-2024 Season Roster

Draft Classes included with the mod packs:
1984 Draft - 2023 Draft Classes (All drafts have 30+ players with some going up to 55+. Years pro glitch fixed)



*One thing to note is that I didn't adjust proper contracts for 2017-2024 season rosters. I am working to update them with correct contracts for MyLeague in the future.














































Disclaimer:

- You're NOT free to reuse sticky-fingers floor textures. Ask sticky-fingers for permission by private message

I will also personally put a disclaimer for the other people’s cyberface conversions, do not re-use or re-upload cyberfaces without crediting trevorjpt33, Dee4Three, or Mr. Star

[sticky-fingers]

Really love your roster for 2K19, well balanced, so happy to see your next project

With my new job, my schedule will be busier now, i dont think i could create all the missing courts for the teams you add.
But send me your list, I could have some stuff in the boxes that could help

Suggestions ? Raptors 2018/19

[Thunder Shaq]

Really love your roster for 2K19, well balanced, so happy to see your next project

With my new job, my schedule will be busier now, i dont think i could create all the missing courts for the teams you add.
But send me your list, I could have some stuff in the boxes that could help

Suggestions ? Raptors 2018/19

I’m in the same boat with a new job. I won’t have the same amount of time as I did a few months ago for the last roster. Mostly going to be evenings and weekends for me lol. Help as much or as little as you’re able to! I’ll strongly consider that Raptors team for their current slot. I won’t be rushing as much with this so take your time.

[ClutchCityChris]

i just want the jerseys not in the game!!!!!

[Thunder Shaq]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

[Dee4Three]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

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I've always used that Kenny Render for the 95 Rockets (as you know)

I believe if you swap in an appearance file from a player with his skin/body type, it will work.

It's been quite awhile since I messed with that.

[Thunder Shaq]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

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I've always used that Kenny Render for the 95 Rockets (as you know)

I believe if you swap in an appearance file from a player with his skin/body type, it will work.

It's been quite awhile since I messed with that.

Not really sure how that is done honestly lol

[Dee4Three]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

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I've always used that Kenny Render for the 95 Rockets (as you know)

I believe if you swap in an appearance file from a player with his skin/body type, it will work.

It's been quite awhile since I messed with that.

Not really sure how that is done honestly lol

No worries.

The appearance file is inside the players PNG.iff. Find someone with Kennys skin color, export both PNGs from 2K17 explorer, and swap the appearance file from that player into Kennys PNG.. Make sure the player has the same body type as Kenny as well.

[Thunder Shaq]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

[ Image ]

I've always used that Kenny Render for the 95 Rockets (as you know)

I believe if you swap in an appearance file from a player with his skin/body type, it will work.

It's been quite awhile since I messed with that.

Not really sure how that is done honestly lol

No worries.

The appearance file is inside the players PNG.iff. Find someone with Kennys skin color, export both PNGs from 2K17 explorer, and swap the appearance file from that player into Kennys PNG.. Make sure the player has the same body type as Kenny as well.

Thanks I'll give it a shot tomorrow

[drabberplane]

Great news! On of the best game i've played in 2k19 was using your roster, 2010 lakers v 2011 heat, great stuff!

[Thunder Shaq]

Haven’t figured out the explorer tool yet, so no update on the Kenny Smith. I’m slowly creating players for the roster, but I don’t want to start working too much on the actual roster in case there are any major updates coming up with added legends

[Thunder Shaq]

I spent much of yesterday going through cyber faces to find good lookalikes for players in my roster using the fictional faces they have in the files. Of course, the roster won’t really take off until I get a proper team editing table. For now, it’s mostly just creating missing players. Keep those suggestions and thoughts coming!

[gotstoned83]

is there anyway to make or edit ALL STAR and USA & WORLD roster?

[Thunder Shaq]

is there anyway to make or edit ALL STAR and USA & WORLD roster?

I’m probably not the best to ask, but it can probably be done when the roster editing tables get released

[imescobarlopez]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

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Erase both legs.color#.dds and legs.color#.rdat from png file

[Thunder Shaq]

Anyone have a fix for these legs? I'd like to use this Kenny render for the 1995 Rockets

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Erase both legs.color#.dds and legs.color#.rdat from png file

Never figured out the explorer tool. I’m hoping somebody fixes it for another roster and I’ll just take that one or something lol

[Thunder Shaq]

Definitely using this Steve Smith render for my roster. Way better than his regular one

[mcgradydybala]

Miss old days bro how to add or move team to other team? support bro

[Thunder Shaq]

Team editing and roster modding will come when the tables come out for CE

[Thunder Shaq]

Chet Walker, Hal Greer, Wilt Chamberlain: 1967 76ers (WIP)




Mike Mitchell vs Orlando Woolridge: 1985 Spurs vs 1986 Bulls (WIP)




1977 Blazers vs 1991 Jazz (WIP)



2009 Bulls vs 2008 Celtics (WIP)

[BobbyColtrane]

1. This is awesome.

2. I humbly request that you consider the '99 Spurs for one of the slots. That was the best Twin Towers year, Duncan was a monster, Mario Elie was added, and the Spurs were an excellent team that is often overlooked because of the lockout. They went 15-2 in the playoffs, losing 1 game to KG's Timberwolves and 1 game in the Finals. In between, they swept the Kobe/Shaq Lakers and the Jail Blazers. Anyway, one of my favorite teams that never gets added. Instead we get rookie Duncan in '98. Womp womp.

[Thunder Shaq]

I’ll take that Spurs team into consideration. I had them last year but didn’t see a lot of demand for them. Still in the planning phase while I wait for a team editor table

[Thunder Shaq]

I'm strongly considering putting the 2010 Suns in the 2003 Suns slot. Marbury will still be represented on the 1998 Timberwolves, but I just think the '03 Suns are a bit unnecessary. I'm thinking I might add the 1983 Suns or possibly the 1976 Finals team instead.

[Thunder Shaq]

Showing off a bit of the 1986 Rockets here. Still just creating players right now so I don't commit to a single roster file right now

[Thunder Shaq]