Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover star for NBA 2K26's Standard Edition due to his impressive achievements in the 2024-25 NBA season. He led the league in scoring with an average of 32.7 points per game, and earned the prestigious MVP award. Additionally, he became Finals MVP after winning his first NBA Championship, making him one of only four players in NBA history to claim the MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title in the same season. NBA 2K26 is expected to launch in early September, following its annual release trend.
In the 2024-25 season, Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring, snagging 32.7 points per game, earning him the coveted scoring title.
SGA was named the NBA MVP, and became an NBA Finals MVP after winning his first NBA Championship.
Gilgeous-Alexander only the fourth player in NBA history to win MVP and Finals MVP, and obtain the league's scoring title all in the same season.
The game typically launches in the first week of September, so fans can probably expect it to follow that trend as well.
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