Who Is the Cover Athlete of NBA 2K22?

NBA 2K22 is right around the corner, and fans are dying to know who the cover athlete will be. Here are some of the front runners for the coveted spot.

Introduction

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men’s professional basketball league in North America, founded in 1946. The NBA is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the International Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States.

The NBA 2K22 cover athlete has not yet been announced.

Cover Athlete Rumors

There have been many rumors about who the cover athlete of NBA 2K22 will be. Some believe it will be Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, while others believe it will be Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. However, there have also been rumors that multiple athletes will be on the cover, including Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. As of right now, there is no confirmation about who the cover athlete or athletes will be.

Cover Athlete Predictions

With the recent release of NBA 2K21, fans of the series are already looking ahead to next year’s instalment: NBA 2K22. While we don’t yet know much about the game, one thing that is always highly anticipated is who will be on the cover.

There are a few frontrunners for the coveted position this year. One such player is Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard had an outstanding season in 2020, being named an All-Star starter and leading his team to the playoffs. He also has a strong fan base who would love to see him on the cover.

Another prediction for the cover athlete is Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson was the number one overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and made an immediate impact, winning Rookie of the Year. He is one of the most popular young players in the league and has a bright future ahead of him.

Other players who have been mentioned as potential cover athletes include LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers. James is a four-time MVP and one of the biggest names in basketball, while Leonard is a two-time Finals MVP and was named Defensive Player of the Year three times.

Whoever ends up being on the cover, NBA 2K22 is sure to be an exciting game. We’ll have to wait a little while longer to find out who will be gracing it, but in the meantime, these are some of our predictions.

Conclusion

So far, there has been no announcement of who the cover athlete for NBA 2K22 will be. However, there are some fan favorites that have been floated around as possibilities, including Zion Williamson and Damian Lillard. Only time will tell who will grace the cover of the next installment in the NBA 2K franchise, but we’ll be sure to update this article as soon as any information is released.