NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete Predictions: Who Should Be on the 2K25 Cover? (2024)

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The annual NBA 2K Cover Athlete selection process has evolved into a highly anticipated event that kicks off the new wave of hype and news for the upcoming game. This year should be no different, as 2K fans predict who they think the NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete will be.

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The NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete can be expected to be announced during the 2024 NBA Summer League, the tournament event sponsored by 2K, which runs from July 12 through July 22, 2024. 2K has announced the last two cover athletes (Michael Jordan for 2K23 and Kobe for NBA 2K24) during the event. As the next class of rookies start their NBA journey, we should likely get the first wave of news about the game as well.

The 2K Community has made it known who they want for the NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete. We ran a Twitter / X poll on who the NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete should be (results below). Various graphic designers from the 2K Community have given their own renditions of projected cover athletes as well. The list is in order by most votes received:

Anthony Edwards (36.6%)

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Anthony Edwards, a.k.a. “Ant Man”, is one of the funnest players to watch in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar has taken his game and the Twovles to new heights this season with his electrifying and aggressive playstyle, while also bringing out the best in his teammates. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft is just 22-year-old and has been called “the future face of the NBA,” with some comparing his game and style to a young Michael Jordan. Edwards also has acting chops, making a cameo in the 2022 basketball movie “Hustle” with Adam Sandler.

  • 2023-24 Stats: 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game
  • 2x NBA All-Star (2023, 2024)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2021)
  • All-FIBA World Cup Team (2023)

Nikola Jokic (26.9%)

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Nikola Jokic, known as “the Joker,” is a 3-time NBA MVP who has revolutionized the center position by playing as the “Point Center.” Using his elite passing ability and basketball IQ to set up his teammates for easy buckets, he’s a triple-double threat every night and a super efficient scorer. Last season he led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in the organization’s history.

  • 2023-24 Stats: Averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game
  • Three-time NBA MVP (2021, 2022, 2024)
  • NBA Finals MVP (2023)
  • Led Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Championship (2023)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (20.4%)

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a.k.a. “SGA, is the talented PG for the Oklahoma Thunder who elevated his game to superstardom this season. SGA can score from anywhere on the court and is one of the most fluid scorers in the NBA.

  • 2023-24 Stats: Averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game
  • 2× NBA All-Star (2023, 2024)
  • All-NBA First Team (2023)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019)

Jayson Tatum (16.1%)

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Jayson Tatum has emerged as one of the top players in the league, leading the Boston Celtics to a 64-18 record this season. He’s already reached the Eastern Conference finals three times and the NBA Finals once. This year, Tatum hopes to get over the hump and strive for his first championship.

  • 2023-24 Stats: Average 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game

  • Five-time NBA All-Star (2020-2024)
  • Two-time All-NBA First Team (2022, 2023)
  • All-NBA Third Team (2020)
  • All-Rookie First Team (2018)
  • 2022 Eastern Conference Finals MVP
  • Gold Medal Winner, Tokyo Olympics (2020)
  • 2023 All-Star Game MVP

Allen Iverson (Honorable Mention)

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Allen “The Answer” Iverson is relatively small in stature for the NBA, but he played like a giant. AI was a pure scorer with amazing handles, ridiculous quickness, and always left it all out on the court. Iverson won the NBA MVP award in 2001 and carried the Philadelphia 76ers on his back to the NBA Finals.

  • Averaged 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game for career
  • NBA Champion (2001)
  • NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) (2001)
  • 11-time NBA All-Star
  • 4-time NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001, 2002, 2005)
  • 3-time NBA steals leader (2001, 2002, 2003)
  • Rookie of the Year (1997)
  • Member of the Hall of Fame (class of 2013)

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For many NBA players, it’s a dream come true to see themselves on the cover of NBA 2K, and many have played NBA 2K growing up and see it as one of the stepping stones to superstardom. Many players see it as an honor to be apart of an exclusive club of NBA stars who’ve been 2K cover athletes.

Gracing the game’s cover is only one of the aspects though, as players who are on the cover have traditionally had their signature moves upgraded, represent and promote the game, and some have been given their own modes (like the ‘Jordan Challenge’ for MJ in 2K23 and ‘Mamba Moments’ for Kobe in 2K24). Whether 2K extends this function for a current-day NBA player (if selected over a legend) remains to be seen, but would be a welcome addition.

Anthony Edwards seems to be the favorite to nab the NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete, but we’ll all just have to wait and see who gets the cover this year. Stay locked in to NBA 2KW for all upcoming NBA 2K25 news and rumors!

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NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete Predictions: Who Should Be on the 2K25 Cover? (2024)

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NBA 2K25 Cover Athlete Predictions: Who Should Be on the 2K25 Cover? ›

NBA 2K25 might be teasing Jayson Tatum as the cover athlete. With the NBA Finals wrapping up recently, the developers at Visual Concepts and 2K Sports will soon be getting ready to unveil NBA 2K25.

Who is going to be on the 2K25 cover? ›

Stephen Curry has been announced as the 2K25 cover athlete. We needed this. There was no way he should have been up there with Anthony Davis.

Is there going to be a 2K25? ›

NBA 2K25 will release in September of 2024. When the exact date is announced we will update this date. It is unclear whether NBA 2k25 will have a demo at this time.

Who's going to be the cover of 2K24? ›

Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was selected as the cover athlete for NBA 2K24, marking the fourth time the Lakers' legend has graced the game's cover.

Who is on the cover of 2K 5? ›

In European regions, both versions of the game were released on February 4, 2005. NBA 2K3, ESPN NBA Basketball, and ESPN NBA 2K5 are the only three games in the series to feature ESPN licensing. Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons is the cover athlete.

Who was on the cover of 2K5? ›

Terrell Owens

When did 2K24 get released? ›

The game was released on September 8, 2023, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition was released on Apple Arcade on October 24, 2023.

How much is 2K24 going to be? ›

How? 10-20$ season passes that can only be bought with real money.

What was the last 2K Kobe was on? ›

Bryant has been a cover athlete for the game in the past, doing so for NBA 2K10, NBA 2K17 (Legend Edition) and NBA 2K21 (Mamba Forever Edition). Throughout the years, various NBA stars and legends have graced the cover and, since 2022, WNBA stars have been on various editions as well.

What 2K cover was Steph on? ›

Summary of NBA 2K Cover Athletes
Cover AthleteCoversNBA 2K Game
Steph Curry1NBA 2K16
James Harden1NBA 2K16
Blake Griffin1NBA 2K13
Derrick Rose1NBA 2K13
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What 2K covers was MJ on? ›

Kobe Bryant aka Black Mamba leads the way so far with six different covers (2K10, 2K17, and two editions for 2K21 and 2K24), followed by Iverson (2K, 2K1, 2K2, 2K3 and 2K4) and Michael Jordan (2K11, 2K12, 2K16 and two 2K23 editions). Below is a gallery of every NBA 2K cover in the game's history.

Who is the 2K guy? ›

Ronnie Singh has been called “the most hated man in gaming.” But to him, it's all part of the job—as well as explaining what his job actually is. On paper, Singh is the head of lifestyle and content marketing for the video game company 2K.

Who is on the front cover of the show 23? ›

Miami Marlins player Jazz Chisholm Jr. is featured as the cover star, while The Captain Edition of the game features retired New York Yankees player Derek Jeter.

Will 2K25 be on PS4? ›

Yes, TopSpin 2K25 was released for the PlayStation 4, as the early access went live for the platform on 23 April.

Who is on the cover of NBA 2K3? ›

Kobe Bryant aka Black Mamba leads the way so far with six different covers (2K10, 2K17, and two editions for 2K21 and 2K24), followed by Iverson (2K, 2K1, 2K2, 2K3 and 2K4) and Michael Jordan (2K11, 2K12, 2K16 and two 2K23 editions).

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