Update: As expected, Zion Williamson has been announced as the cover star for NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5. "His game seems built for the next-generation of NBA superstar; fittingly, a perfect choice to usher in the next-generation of sports gaming with NBA 2K21 on PS5," publisher 2K Sports announced.
“Being on the cover of NBA 2K has been a dream since I was a kid and to be the first NBA 2K21 cover athlete for the next-generation of gaming is really special,” said Zion Williamson. “Since the day I joined Team 2K, I’ve wanted to make an impact on basketball culture both on and off the court, and being the cover athlete for NBA 2K21 on next-gen consoles lets me do that. I can’t wait to be part of this global phenomenon and hoop with all the ballers out there on NBA 2K21.”
Original Story: Damian Lillard must feel pretty conflicted right now. Obviously, it’s a huge honour for any sportsperson to be on the cover of a video game, but the Portland Trail Blazers guard will only front NBA 2K21 on the PlayStation 4; there’ll be another cover star – presumably New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson – on the PlayStation 5.
“It means a lot,” said Lillard. “It's one of those things like a signature shoe, not just anybody gets it. Every time I come across a game that is my favourite year of a game, the way that you recognise it is by Al [Iverson] was on the cover, or Kobe [Bryant] was on that cover.”
Coronavirus has thrown the NBA season into disarray, and while a new NBA 2K title would typically release in October, publisher 2K Sports is yet to confirm when we can expect to play NBA 2K21. There’s also been no word on a next-gen upgrade path, so it’s currently unclear whether purchasing the game on PlayStation 4 will net you the PlayStation 5 version for free.
[source twitter.com]
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It’s gotta be Zion on PS5, the guy’s the most naturally talented player in years. Already a legend and he’s only a few months older than me.
Yes can't wait to pre-order this game tomorrow
Hell no. We wanted Kobe!
I'm not a HUGE NBA fan, but I'm in NY so I suffer enough, and I'm not sure I've ever heard of this player. Does he have a cool name he goes by that I would know, like "the Greek Freak" or something? And yes, I know he isn't him.
Just the list of players that were SUPPOSED to come save the Knicks but never did would give them ample star players to choose from. 😢
Dame dollars lillard.one of the best scorers in the nba.one of my favorite player.reminds me of myself as a clutch player like him.getting the game because of him on the cover.word ☝ up son
@rjejr Let's not talk about the Knicks ever again.
@Arugula True enough, he’s also a great prospect. Since I’m from the UK, I don’t have any particular affinity with a team but I have a soft spot for the Nuggets thanks to my player in the 2K games being drafted by them so seeing Jokić get his time in the spotlight would be nice 😂
@get2sammyb But they start playing again in a few... oh wait.
#8 #24 Kobe Bean Bryant
@playstation1995 Dame dollars Liliard kind of wrung a bell, so I asked my wife, who listens to too much sports radio, and she set me straight, so thanks for the light-bulb moment.
So when is he coming to the Knicks? 😉
@rjejr. Nah he aint coming to the knicks haha.word up son
That’s one nice looking cover for Zion. Pretty interested to see the next-gen sports games, hopefully there’s a big jump!
@playstation1995 Nobody ever is. 😢
"Being on the cover of NBA 2K has been a dream since I was a kid"
Man how young are these guys. When I was a kid I wanted to be on the cover of this. 😉
@rjejr. Haha thats classic right there.1978 and 1979.i just saw the commercial on youtube.that guy also was on the legendary 📺 tv show. good times.you had one of those also.word up son
@playstation1995 No, I've never been a big basketball guy, I had the Coleco Electronic QB. Everybody had 1. Was easy to spot w/ that shape. Wish I still had it, trashed it after it broke, wasn't much kept back then, except for my Legos and comic books.
Zion played like 5 games and already on the cover... 2K is just so desperate..
@rjejr Hey now... we still better than the Pistons. That meant something... once 😉
Nope, nobody is coming. Even the ones we got have not showed up to play in a while.
@Agramonte Knicks should sign Bobby Bonnila, worked out great for the Mets. 🤣
@rjejr Just have Artemi Panarin suit up for the Knicks also,... 😁
@Agramonte Don't know who that is but I'll take'em and just assume it's going to be an improvement. 😉
@rjejr He is actually a Hockey player for the NY Rangers 🤣😁
I mean, he is in NY and is going to the same stadium anyway. Hell, NHL is testing them for Corona. So safer than pulling people off the street.
@Agramonte Are you sure, name doesn't sound Scandinavian enough for the NHL. 😉 Though as a pro athlete I'm assuming even he would turn the Knicks down.
So, NHL in Toronto and Edmonton, slap in the face to the US or just a coincidence?
@rjejr He is from Russia - NY, home of Brighton Beach 😀
Well, we are sort of sinking right now in the States. I am just glad there is still a country letting Americans in 😂
@Agramonte At the rate Texas and Arizona are going Mexico is going to get that wall built before we are. 😂
@rjejr And happy to pay for it now also 😅
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