Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes History as NBA 2K26 Cover Star After Epic Season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA 2K26 Cover Star
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the face of NBA 2K26’s Standard Edition. After an unforgettable 2024-25 season, this choice feels completely natural.
- Shai led the NBA in scoring with 32.7 points per game.
- He won both the NBA MVP and Finals MVP awards.
- He captured his first NBA Championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Only three other players have ever won MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title in the same season.
- NBA 2K26’s release date is expected around early September, with more editions likely to be announced soon.
A Historic Season for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, aka SGA, dominated the 2024-25 NBA season in every way possible. He averaged an impressive 32.7 points per game, securing the league’s scoring title. But that was just the start. He also earned the NBA MVP award and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first-ever NBA Championship, where he was named Finals MVP.
This puts him in rare company. Only three other legends—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and Michael Jordan—have managed to win the MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title all in the same season. Jordan did it four times during the 1990s, which highlights just how special SGA’s achievement is.
What to Expect from NBA 2K26
2K Games has yet to reveal other editions of NBA 2K26, but based on past trends, fans can expect multiple versions of the game, likely between two and four editions. The official release date hasn’t been announced, but the game traditionally drops in the first week of September, so mark your calendars.
For fans eagerly awaiting more details and updates, stay tuned as 2K continues to roll out info on NBA 2K26’s features and editions.
