NBA 2K21: 10 Things We Already Know
MyTEAM transferring between generations, more WNBA focus, new dunks, and more.
Considering how strange 2020 has been thus far, it would have been easy for 2K to use this as a reason not to release the next instalment in their beloved NBA franchise in its usual early September slot, especially when you add in the fact they're working on getting a next-gen version of the game ready in time for the Christmas season.
Despite this, however, NBA 2K21 will indeed be going ahead as originally planned, with a release date of Friday, 4 September for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, Microsoft Windows, Android, and iOS. At the time of writing, that means it'll release two weeks from Friday.
NBA 2K20 was a step in the right direction in most parts, featuring WNBA players for the first time, whereas both the MyCAREER and MyGM modes were truly superb last time around. Based on what we've been told about this year's instalment, it's looking like this could be set to continue, whereas the jump to next-gen later this year will allow the developers to give us something even better than we could imagine.
As we wait (im)patiently for another two and a bit weeks, let's dive through all we currently know regarding NBA 2K21.
10. Who The Cover Stars Are
As was revealed at the start of July, both Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson will don the cover of NBA 2K21. Lillard will be the face of the current-gen versions of the game, whereas Williamson will grace the cover once the next-gen versions hit the shelves later this year.
The current point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian was the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, remaining with the Portland team ever since. Being called the 2013 Rookie of the Year, Lillard would go on to be selected for five NBA All Star games, and accumulated close to two thousand points throughout all of his 2019 season games.
Meanwhile, Zion made his NBA debut in the 2019 draft as the first pick of the entire draft, finding a home in the New Orleans Pelicans. Being a decorated college basketball player, his transition to the professional leagues has clearly been a step in the right direction for the 20-year-old.
Lillard and Williamson now find themselves can now add NBA 2K cover star to their trophy cabinets, joining the likes of Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Giannis Antetokounmpo in being the faces of the game.