NBA unveils ‘wild’ new technology to insert fans into a live NBA game
"This will be in a live game, you will be inserted into the game, you'll be making all the same movements he was, but it'll look like it's you're body."
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
Technology is taking over the world, and on its way, it’s creating an advanced way for you (yes, you!) to get involved in the NBA.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently demonstrated a way to essentially scan an individual, create an avatar — and then BAM, you’re playing in a legit game via the NBA App as part of the league’s virtual reality initiative.
Silver used the assistance of former NFL wide receiver turned broadcaster Ahmad Rashad in this demo.
Watch as Silver scans Rashad and has him literally playing in a game:
Purple shirt and all.
“This will be in a live game, you will be inserted into the game, you’ll be making all the same movements he was, but it’ll look like it’s your body,” Silver tells Rashad.
Do you want to be able to go head-to-head with Kevin Durant? You can do that.
Adam Silver unveils streaming experience of the future via the NBA App at 2023 NBA All-Star Tech Summit
New personalized options would be part of future live game streaming experience
SALT LAKE CITY — At today’s NBA All-Star Tech Summit in Salt Lake City, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced new personalized options that would be part of the future live game streaming experience, including a feature for fans to scan their own avatar into a live NBA game via the NBA App and replace an NBA player. Click HERE to view a clip of Commissioner Silver scanning and inserting legendary host Ahmad Rashad into a live Utah Jazz game.
In addition to the avatar option, the future telecast will offer fans more customized experiences, including a wider selection of alternate languages, high-profile influencer and celebrity commentary, the ability to transport the game to virtual locations, new animated graphics, integrated betting and enhanced camera angles.
