NBA 2K26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Takes Center Stage as Cover Athlete
Historic Season Earns SGA Prestigious Honor
The basketball world is buzzing with excitement as NBA 2K26, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports, unveils its official jacket, featuring none other than the sensational Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This announcement, made on July 8, 2025, celebrates Gilgeous-Alexander’s remarkable achievements as the 2025 MVP, leading the Thunder to their first-ever NBA championship.
After a season that saw him average a staggering 32.7 points per game, SGA also took home the NBA title and became the first player in league history to achieve the rare trifecta of winning the MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title in the same season.
SGA: The Face of Basketball in 2025
A global phenomenon, SGA has solidified his status as a rising superstar and a force to be reckoned with. Fans can now pre-order NBA 2K26, starting today, at an estimated price of €69.99 for the standard edition. The game is set to release on September 5, 2025, on various platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony Join SGA in Special Editions
WNBA sensation Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky joins SGA as a cover athlete, exclusively for the WNBA edition available at GameStop in the United States. Meanwhile, basketball legend Carmelo Anthony, recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, adorns the superstar edition. The “Leave no Doubt” edition brings all three athletes together on a common jacket.
“SGA on the jacket? Normal after exploding all the records this season!”
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Official Cover Reveal: SGA in Action
NBA 2K26 Platforms and Release Date
PS4
Ps5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
PC
Switch
Switch2
September 5, 2025
Reader Poll: SGA on the Cover of NBA 2K26
FAQ
- When will NBA 2K26 be released? The game is scheduled for release on September 5, 2025.
- Which platforms will NBA 2K26 be available on? The game will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Can I pre-order NBA 2K26? Yes, pre-orders are available now at an estimated price of €69.99 for the standard edition.
Did You Know?
SGA is only the second Thunder player to appear alone on an NBA 2K jacket, following Kevin Durant in 2015.
Pro Tip
Get ready to pre-order and secure your copy of NBA 2K26 to start your season with SGA and the Thunder!
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