NBA 2K23 Unveils the Dreamer Edition Cover Athlete

A new limited-edition version celebrates the cultural ties between basketball and music.

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NBA 2K enthusiasts have more to do outside MyCareer and Park games.

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MyCareer includes developing a Record Label and a Fashion Label to mimic NBA players’ off-court businesses.

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2K Sports looks to be pushing into music with the NBA 2K23 cover athlete.

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J. Cole will be the cover athlete for NBA 2K23’s Dreamer Edition a week before its release.

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It’s the first time a non-NBA or WNBA player has graced an NBA 2K cover.

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J. Cole never played in the NBA, although he played in high school, college, and professionally.

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2K franchises have made music a centrepiece, whether via Jay-Z and Drake playlists or in-game cameos like The Game and "Dame Dolla"

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