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NBA Courtside 2002 taps into the power of Nintendo GameCube to deliver authentic NBA action that makes those other games look like they're stuck in the era of the two-handed jump shot. Up to four players can hit the hardwood simultaneously and talk trash to their hearts' content as they bust sweet cross-overs, first-step jukes and monster dunks. NBA Courtside 2002 delivers a one-two punch of slick graphics and tight gameplay. Precise face-mapping ensures that your favorite ballers are as realistic as that 2-by-3 poster hanging in your bedroom. Fluid player animation brings the game to smooth-as-silk life. Why do the moves look so good? Because the game boasts an astounding 2,000 mo-capped moves, including 300 from King Kobe himself. ??NBA Courtside 2002 gives sports fans everything they expect from a basketball game, including full-season scheduling, momentum shifts, complete stats and a Create-A-Player feature. Open up your game by ripping some or all pages from the rule book. The savvy coach within you c...