3.0! NBA Live 08 is not without problems, but it is far better than Gamespot has reported! Rent it and try it.
This practice has saved me a few times. My wife is a golfer, and together we've logged many hours on the PC version of Tigar Wood's 06. When I rented Wii's Tiger Woods 08, we were completely underwhelmed and will pass on that purchase (though Gamespot gave it a soild recommendation).
On a whim, I selected NBA Live 08 from the video store and challenged the Mrs. to a match. The menus and so-called "family play" were a total mess, exactly as the Gamepsot review suggests. The lady of the house dubbed "family play" mode as "watch the computer play" mode.
When we figured out how to use the Nunchuk (made more difficult by not having the game manual), we got into playing the game. The graphics are what you expect from a Wii title, the "advanced" control is fair, and the voice acting is good.
The motion controls are a bit loose, certainly lacking the precision that Wii Sports boasts; however, they aren't terrible as the Gamespot review suggests. We played several matches as 80's vs. 90's allstars and definitely got our $3 worth from the rental.
I've actually been considering this game for purchase after renting it. The family play is a bust, and my 8 year old daughter wouldn't want to touch NBA Live 08 with its lamer family play controls. Besting my wife was pretty fun though, so my recommendation is that people rent it and give it a test run. You might just find yourself enjoying this basketball title - despite the Gamespot reviewer's tilt.