Fresh off a historic season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the quilt athlete for NBA 2K26, the sport’s developer introduced Tuesday.
The reigning league MVP, Finals MVP and scoring champion will grace the usual version after powering the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league-best 68-14 document and their first NBA title.
Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 factors, 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per sport, anchoring a workforce that posted a staggering plus-12.9 level differential – the biggest in NBA historical past.
Oklahoma City edged the Indiana Pacers in a dramatic seven-game Finals sequence to assert the championship. Capping off his dream season, Gilgeous-Alexander signed a record-breaking four-year, $285 million extension final week.
A launch date for NBA 2K26 has but to be introduced, although the sport is anticipated to launch in September.
The NBA 2K cowl athlete final 12 months was Boston Celtics ahead Jayson Tatum, who was additionally featured after his workforce gained the championship.
The cowl athlete announcement comes as 2K Games teases a possible return to the faculty basketball gaming market. It was not instantly clear whether or not the developer intends to revive its long-dormant faculty basketball franchise or incorporate faculty hoops into its NBA title.
“2K is the undisputed home of basketball gaming,” 2K Games mentioned in an announcement to The Associated Press final week. “We have a strong history with college hoops and are exploring exciting new ways to bring athletes and schools to life. Class is in session.”
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