This past week, gamers were teased with the reveal of the PlayStation 5. During the unveiling of the console, NBA 2K got to show off some of the graphical capabilities of their newest game, NBA 2K21. If you saw it, then you would know that Zion Williamson was front and center for that demonstration. In the video, you can see Zion sweating in an open gym where he dribbles the ball for a bit before showcasing one of his signature dunks. The graphics looked incredible and fans began to speculate as to whether or not Williamson would be the cover athlete.

Yesterday, a spokesman for the video game issued a statement saying that these speculations were false. As they explain, Zion has an endorsement deal with NBA 2K and they felt as though he was the perfect subject to showcase the new graphics. The statement went on to note that there will be multiple cover athletes and they will be revealed next month in July.

Zion Williamson barely got to play during his rookie season but when he did get to step on the court, he made the most of his opportunities. It has become quite clear that he is a star in the NBA and if he stays healthy, he has MVP potential. Fans are already obsessed with the kid and the NBA, as well as Take-Two Interactive, are well-aware of this. 

Williamson's stardom was on full display today as he was the main focus of the NBA 2K21 PS5 reveal. Of course, today was the day that Sony finally unveiled the PS5 and NBA 2K21 was a part of it all. In the clip below, you can see Zion in video game form as he stands in an open gym, waiting to perform a monstrous dunk. All we hear is dribbling and breathing before a song comes in and Williamson does his thing.

Over the last couple of months, gamers have been participating in the NBA 2k20 MyPlayer Nation playoffs. If you’ve been winning throughout this time, you have probably been given access to unlock some very exclusive sneakers. This is all part of the Nike x NBA 2K Gamer Exclusive program. Well, this week, the Finals are going on as the Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-0 on the Milwaukee Bucks. To commemorate the Finals, Nike and NBA 2K are coming through with their final Gamer Exclusive shoe that will be offered to those on the winning team.

Today, it was revealed that the shoe in question is the Nike Adapt BB 2.0 in the “Winner’s Circle” colorway. Just like the NBA title trophy, this sneaker is covered in yellowish gold tones that truly standout. If you’re familiar with this model, you know that it has auto-lacing technology which makes it especially attractive to sneakerheads looking for something new. Of course, the stock will be extremely limited so even if you do win the Finals, there is no guarantee that you will be able to get these.

Let us know in the comments below what you think of this pair and whether or not you will be gunning to win them.

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During quarantine, Bronny James Jr. has been spending his time streaming on Twitch and he's been playing a lot of NBA 2K. When you're the son of LeBron James, a lot of people are going to want to watch you, and just as many people are going to want to play and stream with you. If you are lucky enough to stream with Bronny, well, there is a good chance you will get to have some insight into the life of LeBron, or better yet, you may just get to talk to him yourself.

That's exactly what happened to streamer Adin Ross over the weekend. Ross was playing NBA 2K with Bronny when all of a sudden, LeBron crashed the stream and said "what's good bruh." When Ross asked if it was LeBron talking, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar couldn't help but laugh.

George Floyd was tragically murdered by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week and people are still rightfully angry at the injustice that was committed. Floyd was seen as a leader in his community and his death truly came as a shock to those around him. His murder led to numerous protests throughout the country that are still ongoing. In addition, the Black Lives Matter movement is stronger than ever as people around the country are uniting to fight against systemic racism.

The NBA 2k20 video game is looking to do its part to promote social justice causes as they recently gave gamers free Black Lives Matter-related gear in their MyPlayer mode. As you can see in the clip below, there are “I Can’t Breathe,” “Black Lives Matter” and “Say Their Names” t-shirts that players can put on at any time. From there, the “neighbourhood” mode even has a huge Black Lives Matter billboard which helps promote the movement that much more.

Since the passing of Floyd, numerous NBA athletes have come out in support of those protesting which just goes to show how important this moment in time is. People have had enough with police brutality and everyone is coming together to make real positive change.

Sports fans have been in a perpetual state of agony over the past few months due to the global pandemic that effectively shut down every single league in the world. Sports are slowly but surely coming back and the NBA has been hard at work to try and find a solution for a return to play. This past week was a huge step forward for American sports as the NBA approved a plan that will include 22 teams heading to Orlando for eight regular-season games and fully-fledged postseason.

Of course, fans won't be allowed to watch the games in Orlando and the NBA is looking at ways to incorporate some kind of crowd noise to make it look better for the television audience. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA is even considering teaming up with NBA 2K and using the crowd noise from the video game.

It's been a rough time for sports fans around the world as we have very little to watch these days. Luckily, sports like MMA and soccer are making a slow return to action although basketball still seems fairly far away from coming back. In the interim, video game companies have been trying to fill the gaps, including Take-Two Interactive who have been putting together an NBA 2K "Simulation Tournament." Essentially, they simulated the rest of the season and then simulated the playoffs.

Throughout the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks were able to claw their way into the NBA Finals. In the most recent simulation, the Lakers won the championship in seven games and Anthony Davis was able to secure Finals MVP. In fact, the Lakers were even down 3-1 in the series but were able to come roaring back.

Donovan Mitchell has been embroiled in some controversies as of late although he is looking to get past all of that and focus on some more of the positive aspects of his life. His signature sneaker series with Adidas is certainly one of those positives as last year, he debuted the Adidas D.O.N. Issue #1 to the world. Mitchell has a huge appreciation for comic books which is evident in his nickname, "Spida." Each sneaker follows an issue number hence why his first sneaker was called Issue #1. Today, he announced and unveiled the Issue #2.

The announcement for the Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2 was posted on the NBA 2K Twitter page as the shoe is now available to be worn in the game's "The Neighborhood" mode. In the video below, you can see that Mitchell is holding the pair which features a completely revamped silhouette. Interestingly, the first colorway is going to be green and orange.

With sports leagues all over the world on a lengthy hiatus due to the Coronavirus, fans have been starved for some of their favorite content. Many leagues are trying to come up with fun ways to keep the fans engaged and the NBA is one of those entities. In fact, they decided to partner up with Take-Two Interactive and ESPN, for a massive NBA 2K tournament with some of the league's players. After a successful first round, the quarter-finals went down last night on National TV.

There were some pretty big wins as Patrick Beverley knocked off Andre Drummond, Deandre Ayton upended Trae Young, Devin Booker beat Rui Hachimura, and Montrezl Harrell defeated Derrick Jones Jr. The games were much closer than they were in the first round and with the semi-finals on the horizon, it looks like the best of the best are about to play each other.

Without any sports to bet on, 21 Savage has resorted to placing wagers on video game results. Specifically, he's so confident in his own ability to destroy his opponent on NBA 2K that he's willing to part with $100K if he has an off day.

Taking to Twitter, Atlanta rapper 21 Savage revealed that he's putting big money up for anybody that beats him in a game of NBA 2K. The details of the contest are currently unclear. However, a bunch of potential suitors have already accepted the challenge, asking the Slaughter Gang personality to reveal his gamer tag.

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While he didn't disclose which team he would be playing as, there's a chance he would go with the Atlanta Hawks, a team that he has supported in the past. 

21 Savage is possibly trying to take his mind off the brewing beef against Young Chop, who keeps on hurling insults in the rapper's direction. He has clearly been enjoying himself during quarantine despite that, keeping entertained and engaging with his fans in an Instagram Live sing-a-long to his favorite R&B tunes. 

Do you think you have what it takes to smoke 21 Savage in a quick game of 2K? If you do, hit his @ and let him know you're up for the challenge.