NBA 2K27 Cover Athletes Announced Amid Fan Reaction to Jalen Brunson Omission
NBA 2K27 has announced its cover athletes: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose, each representing different facets of basketball excellence. Wembanyama earned Defensive Player of the Year and led the Spurs to the NBA Finals, Clark has elevated women's basketball, and Rose reflects on his enduring legacy. Fans expressed surprise over the omission of Jalen Brunson, a recent NBA champion with multiple awards, sparking social media backlash. NBA 2K's SVP GM Zak Armitage highlighted the shared dedication of the chosen athletes.
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mint broke this story on 22 Jul, 04:06 pm. Other outlets followed.