Who Was On The Cover Of Nba 2K12?
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We take a look at the cover athletes for NBA 2K12 and see how they stacked up against each other.
NBA 2K12
NBA 2K12 is a basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 4, 2011, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, and Android. NBA 2K12 is the thirteenth installment in the NBA 2K series and the successor to NBA 2K11. It was the last game in the series to be released on the Wii. The game features several cover athletes, including Blake Griffin, Derrick Rose, and Kevin Durant.
Michael Jordan
On October 4, 2011, Michael Jordan was announced as being the cover athlete of NBA 2K12. Wale and Rick Ross both recorded songs for the game’s soundtrack. It is the 13th installment in the NBA 2K franchise.
NBA 2K12 is a basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 4, 2011 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wiicasual game for the WiiNintento WiiUConsoles and Microsoft Windows. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game feature NBA All-Star Weekend events.
Magic Johnson
On the cover of NBA 2K12 was retired NBA player Magic Johnson. He played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers for 13 seasons. He was a 3-time NBA MVP and a 12-time NBA All-Star. He is also considered one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Larry Bird
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana.
During his playing career, Bird was a 12-time NBA All-Star and received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award three times. He played his entire professional career for the Boston Celtics, winning three NBA championships and two NBA Finals MVP awards. Bird was a member of the 1992 United States men’s Olympic gold medal basketball (“The Dream Team”). He was voted to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.
Since retiring as a player, Bird has been a mainstay with the Indiana Pacers organization, serving as head coach from 1997 to 2000 and as team president from 2003 to 2012.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He is also the cover athlete of NBA 2K12.
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal was on the cover of NBA 2K12.
LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. James has won four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, three NBA Finals MVP Awards, and two Olympic gold medals. He has also been selected to 15 NBA All-Star teams, 17 All-NBA teams, and 12 All-Defensive teams.
Dwyane Wade
On the cover of NBA 2K12, there was a player by the name of Dwyane Wade. He played for the Miami Heat and was one of the best players in the league. He was drafted in the 2003 NBA draft and he had a very successful career.
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony was on the cover of NBA 2K12. He is a small forward for the Houston Rockets. Anthony was born on May 29, 1984, in Brooklyn, New York. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orangemen. Anthony was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. He was traded to the New York Knicks in February 2011. In 2014, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls. In 2017, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2018, he signed with the Houston Rockets.
Chris Paul
Chris Paul (born May 6, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, being ranked #4 on the NBA’s Top 100 Players of 2019 list. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including nine NBA All-Star selections, eight All-NBA selections, and two Olympic gold medals.
Amar’e Stoudemire
Amar’e Stoudemire was on the cover of NBA 2K12. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team three times. Stoudemire also won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2003.
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard was on the cover of NBA 2K12. He is a former professional basketball player who played center for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Blake Griffin
NBA 2K12 is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 4, 2011 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii and Microsoft Windows. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder was featured on the cover.
The game’s soundtrack featured songs from musical artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Black Eyed Peas, Jim Jones, Nas, Rick Ross and others. The soundtrack was produced by Jay Z, who also served as the game’s Executive Producer. NBA 2K12 received generally positive reviews from critics upon release.
