The stars that appear the most on the cover of NBA 2K

NBA 2K has maintained a constant presence in the video game market for 26 years, becoming one of the most recognized franchises in the sports genre. Since its launch, it has featured some of the most prominent figures in the NBA on its covers, both in standard editions and special versions. Throughout its history, several players have appeared in multiple installments, establishing themselves as recurring faces of the saga.

Among the most featured protagonists are Kobe Bryant, present in six editions; Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson (in fact, the Sixers' star has appeared the most in regular non-special editions), both with five; Shaquille O’Neal, with four; and Kevin Durant, with three. All of them have led different versions throughout various stages of the franchise, from its early releases to the most recent ones. Pau Gasol is also on the list along with Luka Doncic.

The ranking of players with the most appearances on NBA 2K covers is as follows:

1. Kobe Bryant - Six covers

   • NBA 2K10

   • NBA 2K17 Legend Edition

   • NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition

   • NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition Variant

   • NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition

   • NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition

2. Michael Jordan - Five covers

   • NBA 2K11

   • NBA 2K12

   • NBA 2K16 Special Edition

   • NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition

   • NBA 2K23 Championship Edition

3. Allen Iverson - Five covers

   • NBA 2K

   • NBA 2K1

   • NBA 2K2

   • NBA 2K3

   • ESPN NBA Basketball (NBA 2K4)

4. Shaquille O’Neal - Four covers

   • NBA 2K6

   • NBA 2K7

   • NBA 2K18 Legend Edition

   • NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold

5. Kevin Durant - Three covers

   • NBA 2K13

   • NBA 2K15

   • NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary Edition

6. With two covers each:

   • LeBron James: NBA 2K14 and NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition

   • Anthony Davis: NBA 2K16 (Anthony Davis Cover) and NBA 2K20

   • Pau Gasol: NBA 2K16 Spanish Edition and NBA 2K17 Spanish Edition

   • Kyrie Irving: NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Edition and NBA 2K18

   • Luka Doncic: NBA 2K22 and NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Digital Bundle

   • Devin Booker: NBA 2K23 and NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition

   • Jayson Tatum: NBA 2K25 and NBA 2K25 All-Star Edition

   • Carmelo Anthony: NBA 2K26 Superstar Edition and NBA 2K25 Leave No Doubt Edition

   • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: NBA 2K26 and NBA 2K25 Leave No Doubt Edition

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