OT: ESPN is turning the NBA into a Video Game Tonight

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ESPN is will provide a special feed (or three) for tonight's NBA game between the Bucks and Lakers on ESPN3:

The Full Court Press Second Spectrum presentation will feature three different viewing modes:

Coach mode: a heavy X's and O's analytical presentation of the game, featuring on-court diagrams of the live action;

Player mode: featuring above-the-rim cameras and graphics displaying the scoring probability of all five offensive players on the court throughout each possession, changing in real time;

Mascot mode: a fun, entertaining presentation featuring special graphic treatments, including a fire graphic on the basket when a team goes on a scoring run, a 3D on-screen brick if a player misses badly, and more.

Here is a video example of the different types of content:

What do you guys think about this direction that seemingly all sports broadcasts are headed?

I can see most of the "Mascot" mode stuff being too distracting, but I personally like the "Coach" and "Player" modes. For someone like me who knows absolutely nothing about basketball, I like the extra information that can help me understand what is going on.

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