NBA Live 09 Cover: Tony Parker

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

And The NBA Live 09 Cover Athlete Is...

While the official announcement isn't due until tomorrow, the nice folks at
GameCinemaHD passed along this trailer, revealing the the cover athlete for EA's NBA Live 09 is none other than San Antonio Spurs starting point guard Tony Parker. Hailing from the mean streets of...France...Parker's accolades are many, most of them listed in the video so I don't have to repeat them here.

The video runs best in Firefox or Safari, or if you'd like to see it in all its HD glory, you can hit up Times Square, where the video is set to debut today at the corner of Broadway and 47th above the W Hotel on a 40 foot by 30 foot screen.

http://kotaku.com/5019234/and-the-nba-live-09-cover-athlete-is

[Darkwaters]

cool

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I think the trailer got pulled. The video isn't working for me.

EDIT: The problem is that the video doesn't work with Internet Explorer.

[spursfan09]

For America, or for Europe?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

For America, or for Europe?

America

[bostonguy]

After how pathetic Live 08 was, I FINALLY switched over to 2K and I have yet to regret it. I love NBA 2K8 for the XBOX 360 and I plan on getting 2K9.

:hat

[DMX7]

For America, or for Europe?

That's what I want to know. But I think he has already been the coverboy for the French version. Would they really make him that again?

Also, trailer isn't working... :(


After how pathetic Live 08 was, I FINALLY switched over to 2K and I have yet to regret it. I love NBA 2K8 for the XBOX 360 and I plan on getting 2K9.

:hat

I read a preview of this year's version and they say it's reworked for gameplay; hopefully that means something.

[Darkwaters]

After how pathetic Live 08 was, I FINALLY switched over to 2K and I have yet to regret it. I love NBA 2K8 for the XBOX 360 and I plan on getting 2K9.

:hat


ok

[bostonguy]

ok

It was a side comment.

I know the title was talking about Parker on the cover. Good thing there is no Live curse. That only lives in Madden.

[Darkwaters]

It was a side comment.

I know the title was talking about Parker on the cover. Good thing there is no Live curse. That only lives in Madden.

Thank God for that indeed.

[spursfan09]

America

wow, well thats cool!

a yr late but whatev

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Someone with FireFox or Safari post a screenshot please. :D

[baseline bum]

It was a side comment.

I know the title was talking about Parker on the cover. Good thing there is no Live curse. That only lives in Madden.

Duncan got injured and missed the playoffs the year he was on the cover of Live.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/amg/games/drg000/g017/g01747lu36l.jpg

[baseline bum]

That's what I want to know. But I think he has already been the coverboy for the French version. Would they really make him that again?

Also, trailer isn't working... :(



I read a preview of this year's version and they say it's reworked for gameplay; hopefully that means something.

EA has been saying that for years. I'll buy 2k9 despite having choking-ass Garnett on the cover.

[Sigz]

Kinda weird...

Wasn't expecting TP.

[m33p0]

oh no.

THE FIX IS IN AND EASPORTS IS IN ON IT!!!

[Brutalis]

Too bad NBA Live sucks.

[Anti.Hero]

Fuck that game. I bought it for PC last year and it was in the garbage can 2 days later. Same with last year's madden (for the PC).

Fuck EA. I'm done with that shit!

[taps]

There are some interesting user comments on that kotaku link. Mostly asinine comments, but 1 or 2 Spurs defenders.

[spurs1990]

Duncan got injured and missed the playoffs the year he was on the cover of Live.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/amg/games/drg000/g017/g01747lu36l.jpg

Live 2000 was released after the 1999 season.

In other words, this upcoming title will be Live 09 following 2008 season.

[exstatic]

Live 2000 was released after the 1999 season.

In other words, this upcoming title will be Live 09 following 2008 season.

Yes, and for the following season after the game's release (1999-2000), Duncan got injured and missed the playoffs. We're hoping it doesn't happen to Tony this coming year. Are you getting this, so far?

[MannyIsGod]

ea spots jinxes are in effect

noooooooooooooo

[jag]

i think parker deserves it more after manu's shrinkage this playoffs

fixed

[Rip-Hamilton32]

live sucks who cares?

[AC#21_TD ERA]

About time Tony gets some respect. Very underated for a finals MVP. Well deserved.

[SequSpur]

Tony Parker is the Best Player in the NBA.

[thekingrobert]

that game is total trash

[WildcardManu]

Should help him build more confidence.

[Avitus1]

Didn't expect TP to make the cover thought it would be Cp3.

[taps]

About time Tony gets some respect. Very underated for a finals MVP. Well deserved.

Agreed. Most underrated Finals MVP since Late Game James.

[tlongII]

My sources tell me that Brandon Roy will be on the cover.

[tlongII]

I'm wrong. It's Parker. :depressed

[bigfish22]

http://sportsmedia.ign.com/sports/image/article/738/738455/tony-parker-interview-20061011014715248-000.jpg

European Cover 2007

[jaffies]

I hear it's gonna be this guy!

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6429/jameswhiteca5.jpg

[bigdog]

he deserves it, but he was on the Euro cover a couple of years back.

[jaffies]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7968/mouseliveoa6.jpg

[bigfish22]

At least its not this guy

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/erickjaimez/ACHERO1.jpg

[Benvolio_Montague]

About time Tony gets some respect. Very underated for a finals MVP. Well deserved.

+50 billion

[Benvolio_Montague]

Tony Parker is the Best Player in the NBA.

+50 billion and one

[NicolasBatum]

First France, now the world....

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5617/nbalive09rl9.jpg

[Benvolio_Montague]

San Antonio Spurs - 2009 NBA Champions.

[SAtown]

Too bad NBA Live sucks.

+1

If any of you get it and are willing to donate/sell the instruction booklet and case for $3 bucks or less, I'll buy them

[1Parker1]

I'm surprised, I thought it'd be Pierce, Kobe, or CP3....

[bigfish22]

Kobe and CP3 have already been on covers. They usually don't repeat.

http://www.lojadoipod.com.br/images/63866442.pjpeg.jpg

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nYRXIo2rL._AA280_.jpg






But guess who's on NBA2K9...

[Gino]

This is shocking.

Is Tony Parker even a top 20 player in the league?

Top 30?

[Gino]

Parker wasn't even an all-star last year.

This is very surprising.

[bigfish22]

^ Relax buddy, they gave KG the cover to 2K9

http://www.2ksports.com/nba2k9/index.html

[timaios]

Parker wasn't even an all-star last year.

This is very surprising.

Steve Nash was an all-star and you saw what Tony did to him in the playoffs !

[lefty]

About time Tony gets some respect. Very underated for a finals MVP. Well deserved.

Would have been the case if he was on the cover of NBA 2k9

EA actually disrespects TP by making him the cover boy of Live 09

[td4mvp21]

I wish I liked this game but 2K9 owns Live so bad. Congrats to Tony though, it's much deserved

[baseline bum]

Kobe and CP3 have already been on covers. They usually don't repeat.


Not sure about that...

http://www.nba.com/media/covernba2K6_300_050823.jpg
http://www.tycromedia.com/images/Xbox%20360%20NBA%202K7.jpg

http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/amg/games/drg000/g018/g0182410oe1.jpg
http://i13.ebayimg.com/01/c/04/8d/46/f2_8.JPG
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61urcLoV9yL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WM48XPTGL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[spurscenter]

live sucks

but im surprised its not Kobe

[1Parker1]

It's KG, not Parker apparently. :lol

[Spurs rock]

It's KG, not Parker apparently. :lol

KG is on the 2K cover, TP is on Live.

[Spurs rock]

This is shocking.

Is Tony Parker even a top 20 player in the league?

Top 30?

Try top 15. ;)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/chris_mannix/06/24/fantasy.draft/index.html

[duncan228]

http://www.operationsports.com/newspost.php?id=253534

NBA Live 09 Cover Athlete in the UK: Luol Deng

NBA's Biggest International Stars Grace Covers
in Italy, Spain and UK – Tony Parker Named Global Cover Athlete

GUILDFORD, UK – Wednesday, June 25, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Chicago Bulls forward, Luol Deng, will be the cover athlete and spokesman for NBA LIVE 09 in the UK. Deng, raised in the UK from 1993, has played in the NBA for three years and is a vital part of the Great Britain national team. This is the first time the UK has worked with a local athlete and highlights the continued growth of the NBA in Europe.

“I’m proud to be the first British athlete chosen to appear on the NBA Live cover in the UK” said Luol Deng. “It’s an honour to be recognized by EA SPORTS as a UK ambassador for NBA Live 09 and I’m looking forward to playing for the Great Britain National team.”

Deng is joined by some of the NBA’s biggest international stars on packaging around the world, including Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol (Spain) and Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani (Italy).

Additionally San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker will be the cover athlete and spokesman for NBA LIVE 09 globally. In his seven NBA seasons, the 26 year old is a two-time NBA All-Star, has three NBA championships and was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. Parker will be the first European born (France) global cover athlete of NBA LIVE. Off the court, Parker is an avid gamer and won an NBA LIVE 08 tournament against fellow NBA stars at the EA SPORTS All-Star Challenge last February in New Orleans.

Player Territory Team

Tony Parker Worldwide San Antonio Spurs
Andrea Bargnani Italy Toronto Raptors
Pau Gasol Spain LA Lakers
Luol Deng UK Chicago Bulls

NBA LIVE 09 is back with new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the NBA LIVE experience fun from beginning to end. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA LIVE 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

Now featuring 24 authentic FIBA teams with realistic team play styles and rosters, NBA LIVE 09 features a FIBA World Championship Mode using FIBA tournament structure, rules and court dimensions. Take your game online with 5 vs.5 team play, where 10 people can play together on 10 different consoles around the world.

NBA LIVE 09 will be available for the Xbox 360™, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable). The game will be in stores on October 7 in North America, and on October 14 worldwide. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI; visit www.esrb.org or www.pegi.info for updated rating information.

[AA2120]

OMG DREAMCAST!!!
that thing was the shitt

[slayermin]

Agreed. Most underrated Finals MVP since Late Game James.

I don't think Captain Late ever won a Finals MVP.

[Gino]

Try top 15. ;)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/chris_mannix/06/24/fantasy.draft/index.html


ehhh...no. Unless you believe that Greg Oden is already a top fifteen player (ahead of Parker) without playing a single minute in the league.

Where's Joe Johnson on that list? I would take him way before Rip Hamilton (especially if it was a "draft" where youth matters).

[Spurs da champs]

I don't think TP deserved it.

[kolko]

2 times (2006,2007)

[1Parker1]

2 times (2006,2007)

:oops

[spursfan09]

I don't think TP deserved it.

:rolleyes

It's just a cover of a video game.

[Spurs da champs]

:rolleyes

It's just a cover of a video game.

Still I don't think he deserved it,So really quit bitching.:toast

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20080625/293.parker.nbalive09.062508.jpg

[Jobbs]

not that special since he's been on the cover of Live in France the last 4 years

[Gino]

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20080625/293.parker.nbalive09.062508.jpg

Interesting. Looks like theyre going away from the real photos and replacing with images from the game.

[spursfan09]

Still I don't think he deserved it,So really quit bitching.:toast

no, you should of took some of your own advice.

[SAtown]

gqhUn-_msZw

The game looks decent, but any EA Sports game looks decent in short vids and pics. I wonder what their gimmick is this year? Famous wives in the crowd?

[BlackSwordsMan]

Yesterday I saw Pierce doing a commercial for this game

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Yesterday I saw Pierce doing a commercial for this game

That was Live 08.

[rAm]

gqhUn-_msZw

The game looks decent, but any EA Sports game looks decent in short vids and pics. I wonder what their gimmick is this year? Famous wives in the crowd?

God his eyes make him look like a crazed crackhead. I feel like last year would have been a more appropriate time to put him on the cover.

2k8 >>>> Live

Live didn't even look very impressive in that promo.

[duncan228]

Parker doing his thing for the game:


BURNABY, CANADA - JULY 29: In this photo provided by Electronic Arts, Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs is photographed in a spandex suit prior to a motion capture session at the Electronic Arts studios July 29, 2008 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Parker will be the cover athlete and spokesman for NBA LIVE 09, a video game produced by Electronic Arts.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/team/parker1.jpg

BURNABY, CANADA - JULY 29: In this photo provided by Electronic Arts, Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs has his body mapped by a computer at the Electronic Arts studios July 29, 2008 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Parker will be the cover athlete and spokesman for NBA LIVE 09, a video game produced by Electronic Arts.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/team/parker2.jpg

[angelbelow]

too bad live fucking sucks

[ducks]

I think the trailer got pulled. The video isn't working for me.

EDIT: The problem is that the video doesn't work with Internet Explorer.

thank bill gates

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

thank bill gates

That didn't make sense.

[Avitus1]

Video dont work..