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The most popular video game in the NBA is honoring Kobe Bryant in a GREAT way … making him a cover athlete for the 2021 edition of the game.
NBA 2K officials made the announcement Thursday … revealing two works of art, one for current-generation consoles and one for next-generation consoles, for coverage options for the 2K21 game.
In a statement released by the company … they say they wanted to pay tribute to the Lakers legend for the legacy he left behind after he tragically passed in a helicopter crash in January.
“Kobe Bryant holds a special place in the heart of every basketball fan,” the statement said. “Someone who really left everything on the court, where his achievements range from legendary to seemingly impossible.”
The game with Kobe on the cover has been dubbed “Mamba Forever Edition” … and officials say the version will come with special features, including unique Kobe gear for virtual avatars.
“The Mamba Forever Edition celebrates Kobe’s quest for victory and his life-long legacy and immortalizes him with two unique personalized covers honoring the span of his career,” added the officials.
“For the current generation version of the game, Kobe is shown wearing # 8 – from his days as a daring and cheeky rookie. On the next generation cover, he is shown wearing # 24, the number he played in his game. end in: his iconic 60-point performance. “
There are two other cover options for the 2021 version of the game … one features the Trailblazers star Damian Lillardwhile the other has pelican newbie Zion Williamson.
The game is scheduled to be released in September.
