NBA 2K fans criticize LeBron James' pre-game routine graphics in 2K27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
LeBron James' iconic chalk toss was featured in a promotional clip for NBA 2K27, set to release on September 4, 2026. Fans expressed disappointment over the animation quality, claiming the graphics appear outdated and unrefined compared to previous versions. Some users criticized the effort on social media, calling the graphics 'trash' and likening them to older PlayStation 3 visuals. Despite this backlash, NBA players continue to support the 2K franchise, with Lonzo Ball defending the game on Twitter. The public's mixed reception raises questions about whether the final product will meet expectations.
- •NBA 2K27 features LeBron James' chalk toss in promotional clips.
- •Fans criticize the graphics quality, calling them outdated.
- •NBA 2K27 is scheduled for release on September 4, 2026.
- •Lonzo Ball defended the game amid fan criticism on social media.
- •Mixed reviews could affect player engagement with the NBA 2K franchise.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Graphics Are Noticeably Worse’, ‘Trash’ – NBA World Blasts 2K Over LeBron James’ Iconic Pre-Game Routine
"LeBron James has perhaps the most iconic pre-game routine in NBA history – the famous chalk toss. NBA 2K, in its bid to bring forth more realism with each installment, added James’ chalk toss to the game in 2K11.
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