Who Is The Nba 2K22 Cover Athlete?

We still don’t know who will be gracing the cover of NBA 2K22, but there are some athletes who could be in the running for the job.

Introduction

The wait is finally over! We now know who the NBA 2K22 cover athlete is, and it’s none other than Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans!

This is an incredible honor for Zion, as he becomes just the second player to grace the cover of the game in his rookie year, joining Shaquille O’Neal in that exclusive club.

“It’s truly an honor to be the cover athlete of NBA 2K22,” said Zion Williamson. “I’ve been a lifelong fan of the game and I’m incredibly excited to represent this iconic franchise.”

“Zion Williamson is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA, and we’re thrilled to have him on the cover of NBA 2K22,” said Jason Argent, Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations at 2K. “He’s an exceptional person and an incredible talent with a incredibly bright future ahead of him. We can’t wait to see what he does next on the hardwood and how he’ll continue to inspirefuture generations with his signature style.”

We here at Operation Sports are just as excited as Zion and Jason Argent about this news. We’ve been massive fans of Zion since he was dominating high school basketball, and we can’t wait to see him take his talents to the virtual hardwood in NBA 2K22.

Why is the cover athlete important?

Every year, NBA 2K releases a new game with updated rosters and features. One of the most exciting parts of every new release is finding out who will be featured on the cover. For many fans, the cover athlete is one of the first things they look for when deciding whether or not to buy the new game.

The cover athlete is important because they are usually one of the best players in the league. They are also someone who represents what the game is all about. For example, in 2017, Kyrie Irving was chosen as the cover athlete for NBA 2K18. This was right after he won his first NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also celebrating his 25th birthday that year. Kyrie Irving was a perfect choice for the cover because he was one of the best players in the league and he represented what NBA 2K18 was all about: winning.

This year, there are a few Cover Athletes that have been rumored. Some of these athletes include Zion Williamson, Damian Lillard, and Bradley Beal. However, we won’t know for sure who will be on the cover until NBA 2K22 is released later this year.

Previous cover athletes

In NBA 2K21, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard graces the cover of the Standard Edition, while Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is on the cover of the Mamba Forever Edition in honor of the late Kobe Bryant.

Other recent cover athletes for the NBA 2K franchise include Dwayne Wade (NBA 2K17), James Harden (NBA 2K19) and Anthony Davis (NBA 2K20).

Who will be the cover athlete for NBA 2K22?

This is a question that many basketball fans are asking as the release of the game approaches. While the cover athlete has not yet been announced, there are a few names that have been rumored. Some of the athletes that have been rumored to be the cover athlete for NBA 2K22 include Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Conclusion

The Nba 2K22 cover athlete has not been announced yet, but there are plenty of rumors and speculation about who it might be. Some of the most popular candidates include LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Zion Williamson. However, it’s anyone’s guess who will actually end up being the cover athlete. We’ll just have to wait and see!