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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete after MVP …<\/p>\n

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Yes, that\u2019s absolutely correct! Shai Gilgeous\u2011Alexander has been revealed as the standard edition cover athlete for NBA 2K26\u2014a fitting honor following his historic 2024\u201125 NBA season.<\/p>\n

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2024\u201325 NBA MVP & Finals MVP: Achieved the rare triple crown\u2014regular-season MVP, finals MVP, and scoring leader in the same season\u2014joining the elite company of Kareem, Shaq, and MJ .<\/p>\n

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Scoring Title: Led the NBA with 32.7 points per game .<\/p>\n

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NBA Champion: Guided the Thunder to their first championship (68\u201314 regular-season record) .<\/p>\n

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Clearly, his dominance made him a natural choice for the 2K26 cover.<\/p>\n

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Superstar Edition features Carmelo Anthony, coinciding with his Hall of Fame induction .<\/p>\n

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WNBA Edition spotlight is on Angel Reese, marking her first appearance on a game cover .<\/p>\n

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**\u201cLeave No Doubt\u201d Edition** includes all three athletes together .<\/p>\n

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Release Date: September 5, 2025, with pricing around $69.99 for PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch .<\/p>\n

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\ufe0f Fan Reactions (Reddit Highlights)<\/p>\n

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Community response has been mixed, with some questioning the art style:<\/p>\n

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> \u201cThis looks like AI generated\u2026 the defenders look ridiculous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can make this cover\u2026 I can make a better cover. This isn’t real right?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Still, many agree SGA\u2019s inclusion was a no-brainer after such a dominant season.<\/p>\n

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Shai Gilgeous\u2011Alexander is officially the cover star of NBA 2K26\u2019s Standard Edition, celebrating his MVP, scoring title, and NBA championship. Additional editions feature Carmelo Anthony (Superstar), Angel Reese (WNBA), and all three in the Leave No Doubt version. The game launches on September 5, 2025.<\/p>\n\n

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