EA Sports has announced that Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker and Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will feature in the cover photo as the star of NBA 2K22
The 25th edition of NBA 2K is all set to release and the gamers around the globe are now excited for it. Moreover, the game will also feature legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of Los Angeles Lakers, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant on the cover. Furthermore, Doncic is the first Mavericks player to feature in the cover image of NBA 2k.
The 22-year-old Slovenian was recently named as All-NBA’s first team for the second season. Moreover, in his career of three years, Doncic has impressed many and is considered one of the best of the game.
So, let’s have a look at the player’s ratings, release date, and many more things about the game.
NBA 2K22: Cover Photo, Athlete, Player’s Ratings, Release Date, Price
Candace Parker is the first women player to feature in the cover photo of NBA 2K. Furthermore, the WNBA 2K was added three years back and it was first introduced in NBA 2K20. Parker is one of the most decorated players in the WNBA and has won six-time All-Star, one-time WNBA champion, one-time WNBA Finals MVP, and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic will be the man featured on the Standard Edition of the game. Additionally, NBA legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant will be on the 75th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K22.
Luka Magic 🪄🌍
Introducing our #NBA2K22 Cover Athlete @luka7doncic
Pre-order now: https://t.co/ENk0jW5gc6 pic.twitter.com/0B62B8htv7
— NBA (@NBA) July 14, 2021
NBA 2k22 Release Date, Price And Pre-Order
The game is all set to release on 22nd September on all the platforms. Moreover, the first edition was released back in 1999 and it is the 38th standard edition of the game.
The game will be released on all the platforms including PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox consoles. NBA 2k22 comes with a price of 74.99 pounds for the PS4 and Xbox 360 version while its for 79.99 pounds for the PS5 and Xbox One consoles.
NBA 2K22 is the 75th Anniversary Edition of the game and to celebrate it, the game will feature Dirk Nowitzki, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kevin Durant. The game is now out for pre-order.
The first WNBA player on a cover of @NBA2K 🤲
Introducing the Gamestop Exclusive Cover Athlete @Candace_Parker 👏 pic.twitter.com/Obu1lyzzhZ
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 14, 2021
NBA 2k22 Trailer, Gameplay
NBA 2k22 Player’s Ratings
Currently, the 2k Sports have not revealed the ratings of the players. Furthermore, in the last edition, it was LeBron James who was topping the chart and Doncic was in 9th place. So, we might get a new player on the top and a change in the rankings.
LeBron James
Overall Rating: 95
Driving Dunk: 91
Luka Doncic
Overall rating: 96
Driving Dunk: 89
James Harden
Overall rating: 92
Driving Dunk: 85
Note: The ratings are based on leaks and they are not official.
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