Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Named NBA 2K26 Cover Athlete

 In a major announcement on July 8, 2025, 2K Games confirmed that Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, will grace the cover of NBA 2K26 standard edition. In a major announcement on July 8, 2025, 2K Games confirmed that Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, will grace the cover of NBA 2K26 standard edition 

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Why SGA?

MVP season & scoring champion: SGA averaged 32.7 points per game, leading the league in scoring and earning NBA MVP honors.

Historic NBA Title: Led Oklahoma City Thunder to a 68–14 regular-season league best and secured their first NBA championship since re‑locating from Seattle, winning Finals MVP against the Indiana Pacers 

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Elite company: Became just the fourth player in NBA history after Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and Michael Jordan to win MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP in the same season 

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Off‑court success: Signed a $285 million supermax extension and launched his first signature shoe line, intensifying his cultural impact