The “Greek Freak” Continues his Journey to
Global Stardom with NBA® 2K19 Standard Edition Cover
2K today announced that the NBA® 2K19 Standard
Edition will feature Milwaukee Bucks standout and two-time NBA
All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the cover. The first player in
NBA history to finish a regular season ranked in the top 20 in
total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, Antetokounmpo
has earned the nickname “Greek Freak” for his incredible athletic
abilities. Keeping with the NBA 2K19 creative theme, the
cover features key words and phrases which hold significance for
Giannis, including “Father’s Legacy,” “Fear the Deer,” “Phenom” and
of course “Athens,” paying homage to his hometown in Greece.
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2K today announced that the NBA(R) 2K19
Standard Edition will feature Milwaukee Bucks standout and two-time
NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the cover. The first player
in NBA history to finish a regular season ranked in the top 20 in
total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, Antetokounmpo
has earned the nickname "Greek Freak" for his incredible athletic
abilities. (Photo: Business Wire)
“I am honored to be the first international player featured on
the cover of NBA 2K19,” said Antetokounmpo. “I love playing
NBA 2K so this means a lot to me. I have worked hard to earn
recognition in the NBA and being on the cover of NBA 2K19 is
a dream come true.”
Coming from humble beginnings selling watches on the streets of
Athens, Antetokounmpo has quickly won over NBA fans with his
tremendous skill and genuine personality. He has also gained the
respect of his fellow players, earning multiple honors, including
All-Rookie Second Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, All-NBA
Second Team (twice) and Most Improved Player.
“Giannis is the future of the NBA and his drive and athleticism
have made him an undeniable force in the league,” said Alfie Brody,
Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “He’s the perfect cover
athlete and we’re excited to feature him as our very first
international cover star, as NBA 2K has a strong following with
fans all over the world.”
Pre-orders for the NBA 2K19 Standard Edition include the
following digital items:
- 5,000 Virtual Currency;
- 10 MyTEAM packs (delivered one a
week);
- 1 Giannis Antetokounmpo Sapphire MyTEAM
card.
NBA 2K19 is the next iteration of the top-rated and
top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 17
years*.
Developed by Visual Concepts, the NBA 2K19 Standard
Edition will be available on September 11, 2018 for $59.99 on
Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC
platforms.
The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition will
be available on September 7, 2018 for $99.99 on Xbox One,
PlayStation®4 system, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC
platforms.
Players looking to get a head start on NBA 2K19’s MyCAREER can
download the all-new NBA 2K19: The Prelude beginning on
August 31, 2018 available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K19 is not yet rated
by the ESRB
Follow NBA 2K on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for
the latest NBA 2K19 news.
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Gamerankings.com.
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