A WNBA player will be on the cover of a worldwide version of the well-liked NBA 2K video game for the first time. A’ja Wilson, a forward for the Las Vegas Aces and a two-time WNBA MVP, was one of two athletes included in the NBA 2K25 All-Star Edition, according to a statement released by 2K on Wednesday. She will also be the featured artist on the GameStop-only WNBA Edition cover. This occurs when attendance and viewership for women’s basketball are at all-time highs. Wilson stated in a press release, “Being on the NBA 2K25 cover is a big moment for me and a testament to the ever-growing fandom of the WNBA.” “It’s inspiring to see more and more WNBA players scanned into NBA 2K25 best to represent the confidence and style of the league, and I can’t wait for fans to experience it in-game.” Wilson and five-time NBA All-Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will also be featured on the All-Star Edition of the game. In addition, Tatum appears on the NBA 2K25 Standard Edition cover.
Jayson Tatum commented, “It’s an honor to be named an NBA 2K25 cover athlete.” “I’ve been playing NBA 2K since I was a young child, and my desire has always been to appear on the cover. Seeing something come to life is humble, even after winning an NBA championship. “Having my image on the cover of NBA 2K25 is a significant accomplishment for me and evidence of the WNBA’s expanding fan base,” A’ja Wilson stated. “It’s inspiring to see more and more WNBA players scanned into NBA 2K25 best to represent the confidence and style of the league, and I can’t wait for fans to experience it in-game.” Vince Carter commented, “This year is an unforgettable one, making me pause with gratitude for my career.” This was in addition to the distinctions NBA 2K and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame had bestowed upon him. “While being featured on the cover of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition is a unique honor, being named a cover athlete would have always been a special moment for me.”

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In their leagues, Wilson and Tatum are the current champions. “Being featured as an NBA 2K25 cover athlete is an honor,” Tatum stated in a press statement. “I’ve been playing NBA 2K since I was a young child, and my desire has always been to appear on the cover. Seeing something come to life is humble, even after winning an NBA championship. In September, the game will be released in four different editions. For a brief period, there will also be a Hall-of-Fame edition of the game featuring cover star Vince Carter. Carter is a two-time All-NBA Team selection, eight-time All-Star, and 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. On September 6, NBA 2K25 will be accessible on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

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