This past Wednesday, 2K Sports released the NBA 2K10: Draft Combine for both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network (at 400 Microsoft Points and $4.99, respectively). This downloadable supplement to NBA 2K10 allows you to create a player from the ground up and send him through the Draft Combine, a comprehensive program that preps aspiring pros for the NBA. This involves running drills and playing in scrimmages, learning the value of teamwork and making smart decisions. Later, you can upload this player into NBA 2K10 and take him through a professional career.
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That said, it makes perfect sense that 2K Sports chose Derek Rose to be the spokesperson for its Draft Combine. Rose knows what it takes to not only survive the Combine, but also lead an NBA team. The Chicago Bulls' explosive point guard was selected first in last year's NBA Draft and made a huge impact, grabbing Rookie of the Year honors and leading the Bulls to the playoffs (they lost to the Boston Celtics in a gripping seven game series).
Even better, we had the chance to speak to him about not only the video game, but what it takes to transition to the NBA.
What impresses you the most about the Draft Combine?
It's real. That's the actual stuff we did at the Combine. The hard work we put in is actually in the game.
What hardships do rookies face transitioning to the NBA?
It's totally hard. You have to deal with your family, the whole NBA experience and money. Rookies are usually not used to that type of money. You also have to work hard. You have nothing else to do. That's your profession now, so you have to work on your game all of the time. There's no class to go to. Everything is different.
What are your favorite games at the moment?
2K [NBA 2K]. That's the only game I have at my house. No Madden or anything like that.
What would you do to make the Draft Combine even more comprehensive?
[Laughs] Everything is already on there. Besides that, I'd probably make a goofy part with us kidding around in the cafeteria.
Would you go through the experience again, or do you prefer being a second year NBA player?
I'm happy where I am. It's hard work going through that stuff. I went through it so I could get to where I am today. Hopefully, I'll keep growing and growing so that I can become the best player in the NBA one day like Kobe [Bryant].
What can the Draft Combine teach aspiring basketball players?
When you're young, you really don't think about the Combine stuff. You just think about people leaving college and going straight to the NBA. You don't think about it until you're actually doing it.
Cool. Thanks for your time, and good luck next season.
Chris Buffa is GameDaily's senior editor. He enjoys easy achievement points, first person shooters and starting trouble.
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