There are various reasons why the game crashes. I think the cause of your problem is the improper installation of the roster files. Here are the Steps on how to properly install the roster file.
1. Download the roster file (e.g. NBA TUP12).
2. Put it in C:\Users\XXXXXX\Documents\NBA LIVE 08\
saves3. Copy the all files inside the roster file (e.g NBA TUP12)
EXCEPT save.bat.
4. Paste all the copied files into these folders:
C:\Users\XXXXXX\Documents\NBA LIVE 08\database\
workingdb C:\Users\XXXXXX\Documents\NBA LIVE 08\database\
originaldb C:\Users\XXXXXX\Documents\NBA LIVE 08\database\
currentdb5. Run the game. Go to
OPTIONS>
LOAD/SAVE>(then load the roster file e.g. NBA TUP12)
That's it. Reload the game and you're good to go..
NOTE: You can do these steps again, if you want to switch roster.
If you want to know more please refer to this thread.
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=84606Other causes of crashes in the game are the following:
1. CF incompatibility (CF or cyber faces must be 256x256 resolution with a file size of around 64kb)
2. Aiact
so on and so forth. Please refer to the thread mentioned above.