2K has made public that LeBron James, 3-time NBA champion, 4-time NBA MVP and avid NBA 2K player, will be on the cover of the 20th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19. We will see Akron's favorite son along with an artistic composition of words personally chosen by LeBron, each with a special meaning for James, including "Strive for Greatness," "Determination," and "Justice."
In the words of James himself:
"It's touching to be on the cover that marks the 20th anniversary of a game I've played since I was little, we had the chance to do something really unique for this cover, which represents everything that inspires and inspires me, from my family to the place where I come from and the words that guide me, I am honored that my trip can be part of this special moment in the 2K story, and I am looking forward to the fans seeing it. "
Fans who purchase this 20th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19 will receive the game four days before, starting on September 7th.
In words about Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K:
"This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Visual Concepts development team and 20 years of the NBA 2K series, so it was important to commemorate this milestone by joining the most emblematic athlete of this generation, LeBron James. LeBron's words for the cover of the 20th anniversary of the NBA 2K19 summarizes the passion and determination that have led him to prove that he is one of the greatest of all time, making him the perfect cover star ".
The 20th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19 includes the following digital objects:
-100 000 VC (virtual currency)
-50,000 MT (points of My TEAM)
-20 My League Team packs (one per week)
-10 packs On My Team's Streak (one per week since the start of the NBA season)
-Chart Sapphire of LeBron James for My TEAM
-5 LeBron themed murals for My TRACK
-LeBron design for My TRACK
-The King's Collection - LeBron Nike clothing and sneakers (25 pairs!)
Physical items include:
-Poster of the cover of NBA 2K19 with LeBron
-NBA 2K sticker sheet.
-Silicone bracelet with the words chosen by LeBron.
Fans who book the 20th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19 in physical format in Spain will receive as a gift an exclusive Spalding ball, created especially for the occasion. The 20th Anniversary Edition of NBA 2K19 will be available on September 7, 2018, both in physical and digital format for PS4 and Xbox One, but for Nintendo Switch and PC, it can only be purchased in digital format.