As the NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and Warriors is set to start tonight, 2K Sports announced that Cavs’ point guard Kyrie Irving will be on the cover of NBA 2K18. Shaquille O’Neal was already announced as the cover athlete for the Legend Editions of the game.
Irving going for a reverse layup on the cover could indicate more control around the basket or with ball handling. Irving, of course, is one of the craftier ball handlers in the NBA and is an acrobat around the basket.
There is no word yet on a trailer, and it’s not likely to come until late in the summer if past years are any indication.
NBA 2K18 Standard Edition, Legend Edition, and Legend Gold Edition are available for pre-order and release on September 15.