Victor Wembanyama is set to be NBA 2K27 cover athlete
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama will reportedly be revealed as the cover athlete for NBA 2K27, as confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania. This marks the first time a San Antonio Spurs player has graced the cover of the game since its launch in 1999. Wembanyama, in his third NBA season, previously won the Rookie of the Year Award in 2024 and the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2026. His average of 25 points per game this past season ranked 13th in the league. The announcement comes following the Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals last month, where Wembanyama faced criticism despite his strong performance.
- •Wembanyama will be revealed as the cover athlete for NBA 2K27.
- •He is the first Spurs player on the cover since 1999.
- •Wembanyama won Rookie of the Year in 2024 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2026.
- •He averaged 25 points per game this past season, ranking 13th in the league.
- •The announcement follows the Spurs' loss in the NBA Finals against the Knicks.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — NBA 2K27 cover athlete: Why Victor Wembanyama was chosen for 2026 video game
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama to reportedly be named NBA 2K27 cover athlete
"The San Antonio star is the first Spurs player to grace the cover of the annual video game.
"The Sporting News examines NBA 2K's decision to name Wembanyama its cover athlete in 2026.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:55 PMNBA 2K27 cover athlete: Why Victor Wembanyama was chosen for 2026 video game
The Sporting News examines NBA 2K's decision to name Wembanyama its cover athlete in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:23 PMVictor Wembanyama to reportedly be named NBA 2K27 cover athlete
The San Antonio star is the first Spurs player to grace the cover of the annual video game.
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