<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been revealed as the cover star for NBA 2K26's Standard Edition, following his impressive performance in the 2024-25 NBA season where he led the league in scoring.</li><li>During the 2024-25 season, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points per game, earning him the scoring title, NBA MVP, and NBA Finals MVP after winning his first NBA Championship.</li><li>This achievement made Gilgeous-Alexander just the fourth player in NBA history to win MVP and Finals MVP in the same season while also securing the league's scoring title, joining the ranks of basketball legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and Michael Jordan.</li><li>Although details on other editions of NBA 2K26 are yet to be confirmed, fans can anticipate multiple versions of the game being announced soon, in line with the franchise's tradition of releasing different editions annually. While an official release date hasn't been announced, NBA 2K26 traditionally launches in the first week of September.</li></ul>

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tapped as NBA 2K26 cover star

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