That recent track record has led to talk of a curse for the cover athletes - or, more accurately, for the teams they were on at the time.With James set to be a free agent this offseason and amid speculation about his signing elsewhere, it's no wonder his selection for '2K19' is being included in that discussion. The cover art does not feature James in a Cavaliers jersey, so there is no concern about what would happen should he change teams in July or later.
#NBA 2K19 COVER AND BACK TEMPLATE SERIES#
Curiously, '2K19' is being framed as the 20th Anniversary for the series despite it entering its 19th year. 'NBA 2K10,' released in 2009, was branded as the series' 10th Anniversary. The covers have each featured at least one NBA player, beginning with Allen Iverson in the original. In contrast to the series, the NBA 2K games have repeated cover players, notably featuring Iverson on the cover for the first five games in the series and Shaquille O'Neal in back-to-back appearances for. Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant have also appeared on multiple covers.In 2010, NBA 2K11 became the first game in the series to feature a retired player on the cover, namely Michael Jordan. Jordan returned as the cover player for NBA 2K12, with limited edition Magic Johnson and Larry Bird covers also being made available. NBA 2K13 marks the first time that multiple players appear on the same cover, with Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose appearing together., and featured special collector's editions with a retired player on the cover, labelled the Legend Edition for NBA 2K17 and NBA 2K18. Saw the release of a 20th Anniversary Edition, featuring LeBron James on the cover.Covers GamePlayerNotesAllen IversonAllen IversonFirst repeat cover player. Won the regular season MVP award the same year.Allen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonThe most cover appearances to date, with five.Ben WallaceThe Detroit Pistons were the defending champions, and appeared in the 2005 NBA Finals.Shaquille O'NealFirst player to win the championship the same season as appearing on the NBA 2K cover. Previously appeared on the cover.Shaquille O'NealSecond repeat cover player.Chris PaulKevin GarnettThe Boston Celtics were the defending champions coming into the season.Kobe BryantSecond player to win the championship the same season as appearing on the NBA 2K cover also the defending champions.Michael JordanFirst retired player to appear on an NBA 2K cover.Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic JohnsonThe Larry Bird and Magic Johnson covers were limited edition. Michael Jordan was the third repeat cover player.Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant, Derrick RoseFirst cover to feature multiple players.LeBron JamesThe Miami Heat were the defending champions, and appeared in the 2014 NBA Finals.Kevin DurantFourth repeat cover player, first solo appearance.Stephen Curry, James Harden, Anthony DavisSpecial Edition: Michael JordanAll three covers were available as an insert in the regular edition, so that they could be swapped according to preference. First Special Edition, featuring the third cover for Michael Jordan.Paul GeorgeLegend Edition: Kobe BryantPaul George was previously the 'cover' player for the MyNBA2K16 companion app.
Second cover for Kobe Bryant.Kyrie IrvingLegend Edition: Shaquille O'NealCanada: DeMar DeRozanKyrie Irving previously appeared on the cover of.
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