Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese And Carmelo Anthony revealed As NBA 2K26 Cover Athletes

SportsMoneyShai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese And Carmelo Anthony revealed As NBA 2K26 Cover AthletesByKambui Bomani, Contributor

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NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)Getty Images Over the past two days, 2K Games unveiled its three cover athletes for its upcoming NBA 2K26 game, scheduled for release on September 9th

Reigning NBA League and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the charge as the Standard Edition cover athlete for NBA 2K26

Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony will be gracing the game’s Superstar Edition cover, while two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese will headline the franchise’s WNBA Edition game

All three athletes will stand alongside one another on the NBA2k26’s Leave No Doubt Edition cover

The NBA 2K26 Standard Edition will be available to buyers on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, while the Superstar and Leave No Doubt Editions will be limited to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X

The Superstar and Leave No Doubt Editions will come with advance access that allows gamers to gain access of the new duct as early as August 29. 2K26’s WNBA Edition will continue to be only in physical game copy form, available exclusively at GameStop in the United States

MORE FOR YOU Angel Reese’s HonorARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 15: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky is announced before tipoff against the

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)Getty Images Reese’s cover appearance was revealed on the same day Reebok launched a preview of her newest signature shoe, titled the Angel Reese 1

Just a week ago, the Chicago Sky’s power forward was named an All-Star reserve and reigning WNBA Player of the Week ing a three-game sample size that her averaging 19. 7 points, 17. 0 rebounds, 5. 0 assists, 2. 0 steals, and 0. “To be cemented in NBA2k history is a special honor that reflects not only my journey, but also all the veteran WNBA players who have paved the way before me and the growing impact of the league as a whole," Reese said

SGA Completes Dream Season With an ‘Iconic’ Cover LaunchOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)Getty Images Gilgeous-Alexander his eighth NBA season averaging 32. 7 points, 6. 4 assists, and five rebounds during the regular season

His performance helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a franchise-record 68 wins during the regular season

SGA and his team capped off their historic regular season by winning the franchise’s first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle

Gilgeous-Alexander claimed Finals MVP after averaging 30. 3 points per game during his seven-game series performance against the Indiana Pacers

In response to being a 2K cover athlete, the former first-round pick marveled at its ‘iconic’ nature and vowed to be hands-on with this year’s game as a partner with 2K. “Working with 2K and Visual Concepts to set the tone in-game from curating the tunnel fits to the playlist that players will ball to is what makes this truly special," Gilgeous-Alexander told Polygon

Carmelo Anthony’s Legacy Honored In Special Edition Cover LaunchNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 27: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Getty Images In a special edition NBA 2K26 rollout, Carmelo Anthony’s legendary career was highlighted through a commemorative Superstar Edition release

Men’s Basketball Team, historically known as the Redeem Team

Melo was a four-time member of the U

Anthony played in the NBA for 19 seasons, was selected as an NBA All-Star 10 times and as an All-NBA member six times

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