GamePro Goes One On One With The NBA (Page 5 of 7)

The Seattle Supersonics' Delonte West stopped in with us to chat about the Wii and how even he can't find one yet.

GP: What'd you play gaming-wise growing up?

DW: I grew up playing Monopoly and Tic-Tac-Toe. We eventually got a Nintendo and we played Mario, Duck Hunt, [and] Track & Field. I remember playing Track & Field on the running pads to make the athlete on screen perform and now I'm actually being part of creating a game where they have me hooked up to all of these gadgets. It's amazing how far technology has come from back then.

GP: What did you think of NBA Live 08?

DW: What they can do with these video games is amazing. EA Sports does a great job with all of their sports from golf to football to basketball. I was playing NBA Live 08 on the Wii system and it's come so far from the old Nintendo.

GP: What are your thoughts on the Wii NBA Live 08 game?

DW: The one thing that made me stop playing videogames for a while was that the controller had so many buttons on them that it was hard to play. The guys who knew how to hit the buttons fast had the best chance of winning. With the Wii you can get into the motion and there aren't many buttons on it so it's easy to get into the game.

GP: What do you think of the Wii?

DW: I just enjoy playing these games. They bring the fun back to the games for me.

GP: What's it like to see yourself in these games?

DW: It's spooky, man, to see yourself in these games, especially now that the guy will walk and shoot like me. I personalized the way my guy moves today and it will bring smiles to my nephews knowing that I'm in the game, so I'm happy.

GP: What's it been like to be part of this mo-cap session?

DW: It's been a blessing to be a part of this game. Being a game fan and watching the games progress from year to year. I remember talking to friends about the differences between Madden 99 and Madden 2000. Now to actually see my guy moving and performing the way I do on the court is an amazing sight to see.

GP: What moves did you do for the new game?

DW: My signature moves, like my step-backs and my jumper. They got all of the motions I make when I shoot my jumper. It will be interesting to see when the game comes out to see how detailed they got everything.

GP: What game systems do you own?

DW: I actually have every game system dating all the way back to Nintendo and Sega. I don't have the Wii because I still haven't been able to find it. My brother and my nephews are always around the house and they play all the games. I like the simpler games like Sonic the Hedgehog. For some reason, I can see myself playing NBA Live 08 on Wii.

GP: Why do you think videogames are so popular in the NBA?

DW: Videogames are a great way to let out a lot of energy. A lot of players are competitive by nature and videogames are a way to compete off the court. They get home and they get on the game and blow somebody out and it's a way to channel your energy. I think some of the top consumers of videogames are athletes themselves.

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