Electronic Arts' NBA 2K24 Reveals Cover Athlete: Kobe Bryant's Legacy Lives On

Electronic Arts Inc.'s EA NBA 2K24's special editions will prominently feature the revered basketball icon, Kobe Bryant, as its cover star.

The announcement, made via Twitter by NBA 2K, generated significant excitement among fans, igniting a sense of anticipation for the upcoming game.

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"Sharing the Mamba Mentality with the next generation. Introducing our #NBA2K24 cover athlete, Kobe Bryant," the account tweeted.

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Sharing the Mamba Mentality with the next generation. Introducing our #NBA2K24 cover athlete, Kobe Bryant.

💛 Kobe Bryant Edition
🐍 Black Mamba Edition

Pre-order your copy tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/afcqMh5qr8

— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 6, 2023

The standard edition cover star for NBA 2K24 remains a mystery, although this honor is typically given to a current NBA player who embodies the spirit of the game.

Bryant was probably chosen as the cover star for NBA 2K24 because of the association of his name with the number 24 jersey throughout his notable 20-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.

This decision reflects NBA 2K's deliberate approach to honoring basketball legends, akin to its selection of Michael Jordan for the cover of 2K23, paying tribute to his iconic number 23 jersey.

Although the information about the upcoming title is limited, the tweet also announced that pre-orders will be available starting tomorrow, so eager fans will probably know more details then.

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Photo: Courtesy NBA2K on Twitter