Three years after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the popular video game franchise NBA 2K has announced that the beloved player will be covering its upcoming 2024 edition game. “Sharing the Mamba Mentality with the next generation. Introducing our #NBA2K24 cover athlete, Kobe Bryant,” the company wrote on Twitter. For the forthcoming release, fans will be given the option of two different editions, the “Kobe Bryant” edition or the “Black Mamba” edition. One cover features Bryant in a dunking pose, while the other cover showcases one side of the NBA MVP’s determined face.
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In an additional statement to ESPN, NBA 2K creatives gave further insight into their 2K24 cover and Bryant’s fourth appearance as a 2K cover star. “As we celebrate 25 years of NBA 2K with Kobe Bryant, we commemorate his legacy and the generational impact he has had on the game of basketball,” said the game’s developer Greg Thomas. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait too long for the “Kobe Bryant” and “Black Mamba” 2K editions. The game is set to be released on September 8.
