NBA 2K25 will be released on September 6, 2024 and your NBA 2K25 Cover Athletes are Jayson Tatum, Vince Carter, & A’ja Wilson. You can pre-order NBA 2K25 here.
NBA 2K25 Cover Athletes: Jayson Tatum, Vince Carter, & A’ja Wilson
There are four different NBA 2K25 covers: Standard Edition (Jayson Tatum), Hall of Fame Edition (Vince Carter), All-Star Edition (Tatum and A’ja Wilson), and WNBA Edition (A’ja Wilson). This is the first time on the NBA 2K cover for all three players.
To be a star, it’s gotta be #BallOverEverything
Introducing our #NBA2K25 Cover Athletes @jaytatum0 and @_ajawilson22!
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— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 10, 2024
NBA 2K25 Cover Athletes Quotes
“It’s an honor to be named a cover athlete for NBA 2K25,” said Tatum. “I’ve been playing NBA 2K since I was a kid and it’s been a dream to one day be on the cover. Even after coming off an NBA Championship, it’s humbling to see this come to life.”
“Being featured on the NBA 2K25 cover is a big moment for me and a testament to the ever-growing fandom of the WNBA,” said Wilson. “Seeing more and more WNBA athletes scanned into NBA 2K25 to best capture the style and confidence of the league has been empowering, and I can’t wait for fans to experience it in-game.”
“Between the honors NBA 2K and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have bestowed upon me, this year is an unforgettable one, making me pause with gratitude at my career,” said Carter. “Being named a cover athlete would have always been a special moment for me, but it is a particular honor to be on the cover of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition.”
This is how @jaytatum0 and @_ajawilson22 found out they were the next @NBA2K cover athletes.
Watch their full conversation with guest host @S10Bird on YouTube: https://t.co/TAly1pdbQN pic.twitter.com/kH1PrgJ4B7
— TheOldMan&TheThree (@OldManAndThree) July 10, 2024
NBA 2K25 Game Details
2K also revealed the official game NBA 2K25 game description:
POWERED BY ProPLAY™:
Bring your game to life with ProPLAY™, immersive technology that directly translates NBA footage into engaging gameplay. Get up close and personal with your favorite NBA superstars and immerse yourself in clutch moments, as ProPLAY™ powers the most authentic NBA experience to date.
COMPETE IN THE CITY:
The City is the ultimate proving ground; hit the park for some competitive streetball fun and compete at various new venues. Pay homage to legends of the game in MyCAREER as you eclipse their milestone achievements and usher in the greatest dynasty basketball has ever seen. Let your talents shine in a bustling City and etch your name among the greats.
BUILD YOUR DYNASTY:
Build a dynasty that transcends eras and redefine what it means to be the best as a General Manager in MyNBA. Explore the unique challenges that come with overseeing an NBA front office and cherish the ultimate reward of winning a championship, or multiple. Choose from six Eras, including an all-new Era, and become the next mastermind to change the game forever.
YOUR MyTEAM, YOUR WAY:
Competition thrives in MyTEAM. Challenge rival lineups with your all-time MyTEAM roster, and clash with other elite players in the weekly King of the Court. Go head-to-head and showcase why you deserve to be crowned the best of the best in this exclusive event. Collect new cards, master the fundamentals, and earn great rewards. The goal is winning, but where will you start?
BECOME A WNBA LEGEND:
Strive for G.O.A.T. status in The W and create legendary moments throughout the course of your career. Honor all-time players past and present as you ascend to the highest tier and etch your name in the record books. Lead the next generation of WNBA stars and take on worldclass talent in The W Online.
Play Now, MyNBA, and The W are available offline. All other game modes and features require Internet connection and may require online account registration (varies 13+).
Jayson Tatum Bio & Highlights
Jayson Tatum has emerged as one of the top players in the league, leading the Boston Celtics to a 64-18 record this season. This year, Tatum and his squad finally got over the hump to win their first championship, 4 games to 1 over the Dallas Mavericks.
- Five-time NBA All-Star (2020-2024)
- Two-time All-NBA First Team (2022, 2023)
- All-NBA Third Team (2020)
- All-Rookie First Team (2018)
- 2022 Eastern Conference Finals MVP
- Gold Medal Winner, Tokyo Olympics (2020)
- 2023 All-Star Game MVP
- 2024 NBA Champion
Vince Carter Bio & Highlights
Vince Carter, also known as “Vinsanity” and “Half-Man, Half-Amazing,” played a record-breaking 22 seasons in the NBA (1999 – 2020) and the only one in NBA history to span four decades. One of the most exciting players to watch in his prime and arguably the best dunker in NBA history, Carter was an eight-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Team selection.
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1999)
- 8× NBA All-Star (2000–2007)
- 2× All-NBA:
- Second Team: 2001
- Third Team: 2000
- NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2000)
- NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (2016)
- NBA Sportsmanship Award (2020)
- Only player in NBA history to appear in a game in four different decades
- One of six players to average at least 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game in
- 10 straight seasons
- One of six players to record 24,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, 2,500 assists, 1,000 steals
- and 1,000 3-point field goals
A’ja Wilson Bio & Highlights
A’ja Wilson is a dominant WNBA player for the Las Vegas Aces, leading them to back-to-back championships. Wilson is a force in the paint, a top rebounder and shot blocker, but also possesses a smooth shooting touch.
- NCAA Champion (2017) with South Carolina
- NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2017)
- National Player of the Year (2018)
- WNBA Draft 1st Overall Pick (2018) by Las Vegas Aces
- WNBA Rookie of the Year (2018)
- WNBA MVP (2020)
- WNBA Champion (2022 & 2023) with Las Vegas Aces
- WNBA Finals MVP (2023)
- Las Vegas Aces All-Time Leading Scorer (as of July 7th, 2024)
- Holds WNBA career single-season records for most 20+ point games, total field goals made, and 2-point field goals made (all in 2023)
NBA 2K Cover Athlete History
| Title | Release Date | Cover Athlete(s) | Cover Art |
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| NBA 2K25 | 09/06/24 | Jayson Tatum, Vince Carter, A'ja Wilson |
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| NBA 2K24 | 09/08/23 | Kobe Bryant Sabrina Ionescu | 
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| NBA 2K23 | 09/09/22 | Devin Booker Michael Jordan Diana Taurasi Sue Bird J. Cole | 
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| NBA 2K22 | 09/10/21 | Luka Doncic Kevin Durant Dirk Nowitzki Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Candace Parker Rui Hachimura | 
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| NBA 2K21 | 09/04/20 | Zion Williamson Damian Lillard Kobe Bryant | 
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| NBA 2K20 | 09/06/19 | Anthony Davis Dwyane Wade | 
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| NBA 2K19 | 09/11/18 | Giannis Antetokounmpo LeBron James Ben Simmons | 
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| NBA 2K18 | 09/19/17 | Kyrie Irving Shaquille O'Neal DeMar DeRozan | 
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| NBA 2K17 | 09/20/16 | Paul George Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol Danilo Gallinari | 
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| NBA 2K16 | 09/29/15 | Stephen Curry James Harden Anthony Davis Michael Jordan Marc & Pao Gasol Tony Parker Dennis Schroder | 
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| NBA 2K15 | 10/07/14 | Kevin Durant | 
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| NBA 2K14 | 10/01/13 | LeBron James | 
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| NBA 2K13 | 10/02/12 | Blake Griffin Kevin Durant Derrick Rose | 
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| NBA 2K12 | 10/04/11 | Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Larry Bird | 
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| NBA 2K11 | 10/05/10 | Michael Jordan | 
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| NBA 2K10 | 10/06/09 | Kobe Bryant | 
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| NBA 2K9 | 10/07/08 | Kevin Garnett | 
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| NBA 2K8 | 10/02/07 | Chris Paul | 
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| NBA 2K7 | 09/25/06 | Shaquille O'Neal | 
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| NBA 2K6 | 09/26/05 | Shaquille O'Neal | 
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| NBA 2K5 | 09/28/04 | Ben Wallace | 
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| NBA 2K4 | 10/21/03 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K3 | 10/07/02 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K2 | 10/24/01 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K1 | 10/31/00 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K | 11/10/99 | Allen Iverson | 
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