NBA Live 2001

The cover athlete for "NBA Live 2001" is Kevin Garnett, who was playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the time. The game was developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. His appearance on the cover represented the peak of his popularity during the early 2000s basketball era.

The "Face in the Game" feature was introduced in "NBA Live 2001," allowing players to import custom facial images to create personalized characters. This feature let users map their own faces onto custom basketball players within the game. It was a highly praised innovation by EA Canada at the time of release.

Yes, "NBA Live 2001" was released on the PlayStation 2, as well as the original PlayStation and PC platforms. Developed by EA Canada, the game pushed the boundaries of basketball graphics for its time. It brought the Kevin Garnett-led experience to both legacy consoles and the newly launched PS2 generation.

Yes, "NBA Live 2001" includes deep season and franchise modes where players can manage rosters and lead teams to the NBA Finals. Published by Electronic Arts, the game utilized Kevin Garnett as its main cover star to promote these extensive modes. It remains a classic entry in the long-running basketball simulation franchise.