Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have been named the official cover athletes for NBA 2K27.
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NBA 2K27 has revealed its cover athletes as Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose. According to Axios, Rose is featured specifically on the Ultra Edition of the game.
Coverage from 2K Newsroom, ESPN, and other outlets focuses on the athlete selection. However, Yahoo Sports has highlighted concerns regarding the visual accuracy of Caitlin Clark's representation on the cover, while Bleacher Report noted Ben Stiller trolling Wembanyama following a Knicks victory over the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Future updates may address the reception of the cover art and the game's release details, as coverage has already begun to track public reactions to the character models.
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Who are the NBA 2K27 cover athletes?
The cover athletes are Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose.
Which edition features Derrick Rose?
Derrick Rose is the cover athlete for the Ultra Edition.
What is the reaction to Caitlin Clark's cover?
Yahoo Sports reported that the cover does not look like her.
Coverage (5)
- The Caitlin Clark 'NBA 2K27' cover... does not look like her at all Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Ben Stiller Trolls Wemby over Knicks' NBA Finals Win vs. Spurs After NBA 2K27 Cover Announcement Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- NBA® 2K27 Cover Athletes Revealed: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose 2K Newsroom · 3h ago
- Derrick Rose lands NBA 2K27 cover for Ultra Edition Axios · 3h ago
- Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes ESPN · 3h ago
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