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Victor Wembanyama named NBA 2K27 cover athlete
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Victor Wembanyama was selected for the NBA 2K27 cover despite losing the NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson's omission from the cover sparked backlash on social media, with fans questioning the decision.
Brunson won an NBA championship and multiple individual honors during the season, making his snub surprising to many.
Recent cover choices have favored Finals performers, such as Jayson Tatum (NBA 2K25) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (NBA 2K26).
Zak Armitage, SVP & GM of NBA 2K, stated the cover athletes share an obsession that altered the game's trajectory.
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