Kobe Bryant is selected as the cover athlete for NBA 2K24 for a second time

Kobe Bryant has been selected as the face of NBA 2K24 for the second time, confirming his legacy as a legendary player in both basketball and video games.

The late Kobe Bryant was selected as the game’s mascot for a second time in NBA 2K24, the most recent iteration of the well-known basketball video game franchise.

Bryant will now adorn the cover of NBA 2K24 after first appearing on the Mamba Forever Edition of NBA 2K21, further confirming his position as a legendary figure in both basketball and video games.

The NBA 2K series, which debuted in 1999, is well known for translating each NBA basketball season accurately into video games.

Despite the lack of information on NBA 2K24, a recent statement made on the NBA 2K official Twitter account has provided some fans with some insight.

The Kobe Bryant Edition and the Black Mamba Edition of the game will both be available.

Both versions’ cover art has also been revealed; the first shows Bryant performing a dunk against a vivid kaleidoscopic backdrop, while the latter shows a close-up profile of his focused, sweat-stained face.

The NBA 2K series has developed a habit of releasing various editions, and the forthcoming game is no exception. The release also stated that the game’s pre-orders will start on July 7.

Fans responded to the disclosure on social media with excitement, and the comments area was flooded with love and snake emojis.

The official Xbox account also voiced support for the game, obliquely suggesting that it might be released on its systems.

Fans begged for cross-play compatibility between editions, and theories about which players would feature on other editions surfaced.

Some fans bemoaned the fact that the cover art for the album had the basketball hero wearing the number 8 as opposed to his famous number 24, saying that this was a wasted opportunity. Notably, Bryant was seen sporting his chosen number in earlier incarnations of the game.

Kobe Bryant was an easy pick for the NBA 2K series since he is an unquestionable legend in the world of professional basketball. His terrible and premature death had an enormous global impact that went beyond the basketball world. It was a suitable memorial, one that has been carried out several times to remember his lasting impact, to honor him inside the gaming series.

Fans anxiously anticipate how NBA 2K24 will further honor Bryant’s incredible career and enduring effect once it hits store shelves and online platforms.