Victor Wembanyama highlights teammates on NBA 2K27 cover artwork
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Victor Wembanyama has been unveiled as the Standard Edition cover athlete for NBA 2K27, which is set for release on September 4. The cover art features Wembanyama celebrating a moment with his San Antonio Spurs teammates during their playoff qualification. Wembanyama expressed that his favorite aspect of the cover is the inclusion of his teammates, calling it a significant moment for him. He becomes the first Spurs player to headline the game's global cover, following a historic 2025-26 season in which he was named the league's first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and led the Spurs to the NBA Finals.
- •NBA 2K27 Standard Edition cover features Wembanyama, set for September 4 release.
- •Cover image captures Spurs' playoff qualification moment against the Suns.
- •Wembanyama is the first Spurs player on the global edition cover.
- •He led the Spurs to the NBA Finals in the 2025-26 season.
- •Wembanyama was the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama reveals his favorite part of the NBA 2K27 cover, and it's not about him
"The Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama revealed that his NBA 2K27 cover is special because of his teammates.
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