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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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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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.
Coverage (5)
- The Caitlin Clark 'NBA 2K27' cover... does not look like her at all Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Ben Stiller Trolls Wemby over Knicks' NBA Finals Win vs. Spurs After NBA 2K27 Cover Announcement Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- NBA® 2K27 Cover Athletes Revealed: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose 2K Newsroom · 4h ago
- Derrick Rose lands NBA 2K27 cover for Ultra Edition Axios · 4h ago
- Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes ESPN · 4h ago broke it first
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