Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have been named the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.
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Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes ESPN · 98d ago broke it first
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 7 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
- Primary Driver: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have been named the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.
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NBA 2K27 has officially revealed its cover athletes as Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose. According to Axios, Rose will be the face of the Ultra Edition.
Coverage from ESPN and the 2K Newsroom confirms the trio's selection. However, Yahoo Sports reports a discrepancy in the visual representation of Caitlin Clark on the cover, stating it does not look like her.
Meanwhile, Bleacher Report highlights an interaction involving Ben Stiller trolling Wembanyama following a Knicks' NBA Finals victory over the Spurs. Further developments may include responses to the visual accuracy of the game's covers or additional details regarding the Ultra Edition.
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Quick answers
Who are the cover athletes for NBA 2K27?
The cover athletes are Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose.
Which edition features Derrick Rose?
Derrick Rose is the cover athlete for the Ultra Edition.
What controversy has been reported regarding the cover?
Yahoo Sports reported that the Caitlin Clark cover does not look like her.
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