Every NBA 2K cover star since 1999

Let’s have a look at every NBA 2K cover athlete from the past two decades.

The NBA 2K series has been around for over two decades. Yes, the basketball sim is old enough to order a drink in every state. They grow up so fast.

There are only a couple of short months until NBA 2K23‘s Sept. 9, 2022 release, and to celebrate, we thought it best to look back on every cover athlete — and there’s probably more than you think. In the early days, Allen Iverson single-handedly carried the series, but before long, loads of icons graced NBA 2K‘s cover. Some of them have done so multiple times, even. Particularly a fellow that made 23 such a famous number.

Interestingly enough, several entries feature numerous athletes. NBA 2K16, for example, has seven different cover stars — some of which only came out in specific regions. Like, Canada had a custom edition of NBA 2K18! Wild stuff.

Alright, enough chit-chat. Let’s get into it.

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