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Exclusive: Josh Giddey on Summer League, Australian Basketball, and year two with the Thunder

Thunder guard Josh Giddey sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss Australian Hoops, the Thunder, and the launch of NBA 2K23.

There’s a lot of well-deserved buzz about the Thunder’s No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren. He recently sat down with Thunder Wire to chat about his journey. But Holmgren isn’t the only ringer on the Oklahoma City roster.

Second-year guard Josh Giddey is looking to expand on an exciting rookie campaign. Already at Summer League he’s reminded fans of his intriguing talent. The Australia native has an important role directing traffic for what is quickly becoming a deep Thunder squad.

Josh Giddey visited the launch of NBA 2K23, where he caught an early look at the game. Our Cameron Tabatabaie caught up with Giddey to chat about the new version of 2K, Summer League, and the future in OKC.

This conversation has been lightly edited for clarity.

Ronnie 2K on NBA 2K23, the future of the game and more

In an exclusive interview with Rookie Wire, Ronnie 2K discusses the launch of NBA 2K23, the state of the game and more.

The newest edition of NBA 2K23 has finally been revealed, with Devin Booker gracing the cover of the iconic game. Booker joins Michael Jordan, as well as Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird as the cover athletes this year.

The 2K franchise has grown massively over the past few years and has become part of the NBA canon. It brings together fans of basketball, video games, sneakers, fashion, music and more. Year after year, the platform has grown in importance and depth.

In an exclusive interview, Rookie Wire caught up with Ronnie Singh, affectionately known as Ronnie 2K, to ask him about the launch of NBA 2K23.

Passion for the game drove Singh early on. He went from managing the early 2K forums to something of a cultural icon. As he explained it, he became something of an early influencer.

Check out the entire conversation below:

This conversation has been lightly edited for clarity.

Watch the new trailer for NBA 2K23 featuring Devin Booker

Devin Booker will grace the cover of two versions of NBA 2K23. Watch the latest trailer for the game.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will be on the cover of the latest edition of basketball fans’ favorite video game, adorning the front of two very exciting versions of NBA 2K23. He joins Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, as well as Michael Jordan as this year’s 2K cover athletes.

Booker was just named to the All-NBA first team in ’21-22 and is one of the league’s brightest stars. He averaged a career-best 28.6 points per game, along with five rebounds and 4.8 assists. All at the age of 25.

From a trip to the 2021 Finals and to rubbing elbows with high-profile celebrities to devastating opponents with his smooth jump shot, Book is a worthy cover athlete for this iteration of the game.

The game is available for pre-order now, and officially launches in September. Check out the trailer below:

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Phoenix’s Devin Booker named NBA 2K23 cover athlete

Phoenix’s Devin Booker named cover athlete for NBA 2K23

The makers of NBA 2K23 officially announced that Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker will be the next cover athlete for the franchise’s beloved game. Pre-orders are available now ahead of the game’s official launch in early September. Booker joins Michael Jordan, Diana Taurasi, and Sue Bird for a fleet of special editions of NBA 2K23.

Devin Booker was just named to the 2021-2022 All-NBA First Team, and is easily one of the Association’s brightest stars. Phoenix clearly loves their dynamic guard – the team just inked Booker to a four-year, $224 million contract extension. Becoming the face of the most popular NBA video game is icing on the cake.

“It’s a dream come true to see myself on the cover of NBA 2K,” said Booker.

“I’ve been a huge NBA 2K fan since I was a kid, and it’s surreal to finally join the exclusive club of basketball greats who’ve been cover athletes. I’m also honored to share this year’s covers with the iconic Michael Jordan, who changed the game for all players who came after him, as well as two of the all-time WNBA GOAT’s, Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, who continue to make a huge impact on the game.”

This latest edition of NBA 2K  comes with several distinct versions of the game. This includes a Standard Edition as well as a cross-generational Digital Deluxe Edition

Dedicated fans can also check out the Michael Jordan Edition, as well as the all-new exclusive Championship Edition, which the makers of the game announced will come with a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass. Similarly, the WNBA Edition of the game comes with special bonus content and perks.

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NBA 2K23 reveals Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi as WNBA edition cover athletes

Both WNBA stars will be front and center.

Not one but two legends of women’s basketball will continue making history this fall.

On Wednesday, 2K Sports revealed that none other than Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are the cover athletes for NBA 2K23‘s WNBA Edition. As part of the announcement, NBA 2K is partnering with both stars to donate $100,000 to Every Kid Sports, giving children across the US an opportunity to join youth basketball programs. Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury icon and five-time Olympic gold medalist, couldn’t be happier about it.

“It really is an incredible feeling to see your hard work memorialized on the cover of a game like NBA 2K23,” Taurasi said in a press release. “There are so many kids that dream of pursuing a professional basketball career, and they can now also dream of being on the NBA 2K cover, whether they want to play in the NBA or WNBA.”

Sue Bird, another five-time Olympic gold champion and Seattle Storm superstar, echoed a similar sentiment.

“It’s amazing to see myself on the cover of a video game that has such a cultural impact,” Bird said in a press release. “And by partnering with NBA 2K and Every Kid Sports, Diana and I have the opportunity to open doors to hundreds of young girls in this country who want to express themselves on the court. I’m honored to be on the cover, and even more honored to use my legacy to provide these opportunities for the next generation.”

Check out the cover art for yourself below.

2K also put together a brief highlight reel of both athletes’ accomplishments.

Last year, 2K Sports released the first-ever WNBA Edition of NBA 2K with the Chicago Sky’s Candace Parker on the cover. So Taurasi and Bird are in good company. 

Earlier this week, 2K announced Michael Jordan will also be on NBA 2K23‘s cover for the Michael Jordan Edition and Championship Edition. It’s a stacked list of names, no doubt.

NBA 2K23 will launch Sept. 9, 2022, for several yet-to-be-revealed platforms. Pre-orders begin July 7, 2022.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Exclusive: Catching up with NBA 2K23 cover athlete Diana Taurasi

Check out an exclusive interview with WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi about NBA 2K23, getting better with age, and the issues facing the US.

Basketball fans of all stripes love the popular video game franchise NBA 2K, and the latest edition is full of new features, exciting gameplay and adorned with some of the game’s best players as cover athletes.

Devin Booker and Michael Jordan will be two of the stars of NBA 2K23, while the franchise tapped legends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi as the cover athletes for the WNBA edition of the game.

Taurasi is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time WNBA champion. She’s one of the best to ever do it and a fitting cover athlete for NBA 2K23.

Our Cameron Tabatabaie chatted with Taurasi to celebrate this next milestone in her career. In an interview conducted at the end of June, Taurasi discussed her favorite video games, the state of athletics in the United States and the importance of some of the difficult headlines and issues in the world today.

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Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird named cover athletes for NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition

WNBA superstars Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird will grace the cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition.

The launch of the latest edition of NBA 2K is an exciting moment for all basketball fans, and the newest version of the game might be the most exciting iteration yet. Last year the franchise featured its first female cover athlete, showcasing Candace Parker on the front of the game. This year, 2K is back with two WNBA superstars.

Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird will grace the cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition. Taurasi is the league’s all-time leading scorer, a three time champion, and a five-time Olympic gold medalist. Bird, meanwhile, is a four-time champ and a thirteen-time All-Star with five Olympic gold medals of her own. Taurasi and Bird join Michael Jordan and Devin Booker as cover athletes for NBA 2K23.

Along with elevating the profile of the women’s professional hoops in the US, NBA 2K announced it is partnering with the WNBA to make a $100,000 donation to Every Kid Sports, a group dedicated to lowering financial barriers of entry to youth sports. The donation is aimed at helping 550 young girls and women across the US in registering for neighborhood basketball programs.

“It really is an incredible feeling to see your hard work memorialized on the cover of a game like NBA 2K23,” Taurasi said of the recognition. “There are so many kids that dream of pursuing a professional basketball career, and they can now also dream of being on the NBA 2K cover, whether they want to play in the NBA or WNBA.”

The WNBA Edition of NBA 2K23 includes special Bird and Taurasi bonus jerseys as part of the standard gameplay. Pre-orders of the game go live on July 7th, while the official release is set for early September.

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Michael Jordan will grace the cover of NBA 2K23’s special editions

The legend returns to 2K’s wildly popular basketball sim.

Basketball icon Michael Jordan will be the cover star of NBA 2K23’s special editions. 

On Tuesday, 2K announced the Michael Jordan Edition and Championship Edition of NBA 2K23. Not only that, but the legendary Jordan Challenges are coming back with this installment, where the goal is to re-create 15 legendary moments from Jordan’s career. 10 of these challenges come straight from  NBA 2K11, while the remaining 5 will be all-new. It’s all quite fitting, given that 23 was the six-time NBA World Champion’s jersey number for several teams.

“After making 23 the most recognizable number in sports, it was only fitting that for NBA 2K23 we introduce the Michael Jordan Edition,” Alfie Brody, vice president of global marketing strategy for NBA 2K, said in a press release. 

Check out the screenshots below to see Michael Jordan’s in-game models. There are two variants: one from the 1980s and another more akin to his 1990s look—the latter representing his iconic era of playing with Bugs Bunny.

There’s also a better look at both the Michael Jordan Edition and Championship Editions below.

2K also confirmed that NBA 2K23 will release on Sept. 9, 2023. No platform information yet, but PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC are safe bets. At least, going off of the previous installment‘s release pipeline. Fingers crossed for a Sega Dreamcast port.

Pre-orders for NBA 2K23 begin July 7, 2022. The Standard and Digital Deluxe editions will have another yet-to-be-revealed cover star. 2K will reveal that athlete once pre-orders go live.

If you somehow missed out on NBA 2K22, it’s currently free via Xbox Game Pass.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Exclusive: Watch the trailer for NBA 2K23’s Michael Jordan Edition

NBA 2K23 will feature Michael Jordan as one of its cover athletes. Check out the trailer here.

The makers of the popular video game NBA 2K announced that Michael Jordan will be one of the featured covered athletes for NBA 2K23.

Two special editions of the game will be released to honor Jordan and his accomplishments on the court. Devin Booker will also grace the cover of the game, as will two WNBA superstars.

The company announced it was proud to celebrate MJ, saying: “Honoring the impact Jordan has made for basketball on a global scale, NBA 2K is excited to be able to showcase Jordan’s greatest moves on the virtual court to relive one of the most sensational times in NBA history.”

You can watch the trailer for the “NBA 2K23: Michael Jordan” edition here.

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NBA 2K taps Michael Jordan as one of its 2K23 cover athletes

The makers of NBA 2K announced Michael Jordan will be featured on the cover of distinct two versions of NBA 2K23.

The makers of the popular video game NBA 2K have announced that the franchise will honor the great Michael Jordan by featuring him on not one but two distinct covers for the upcoming version of the game. The game will release both a NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and a premium NBA 2K23 Championship Edition, both of which will feature His Airness on the cover.

The makers of the game stated that this will be a way of celebrating Jordan, his six NBA titles, his five MVPs, and his 14 All-Star appearances. Rookie Wire can confirm reports that Devin Booker will also appear on the cover of NBA 2K23. Two WNBA athletes will also be featured as well.

This new version of the beloved video game will have all sorts of updates and improvements, including a rebuilt rendition of the Jordan Challenges which were featured in NBA 2K11. 

The company said it was proud to celebrate MJ, saying “Honoring the impact Jordan has made for basketball on a global scale, NBA 2K is excited to be able to showcase Jordan’s greatest moves on the virtual court to relive one of the most sensational times in NBA history.”

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