On the ‘Old Man & The Three’ podcast with guest host Sue Bird, Jayson Tatum and A’ja Wilson shared the heartwarming stories of how they found out they would be on the cover of NBA 2K25.
Jayson Tatum recalled the special moment happening on his birthday:
“I had a unique experience. It was on my birthday. I was at my mom’s house and Deuce ran downstairs. He had a bag and he was like, ‘Daddy, happy birthday.’ I opened it, and it was, ‘Congrats, you’re on the cover of 2K.’ I got teary-eyed. I kind of cried a little bit because I feel like I’m very blessed and fortunate.”
“When I was younger, I had so many dreams and goals. I grew up at my mom’s house, playing 2K with my best friends and my cousin, dreaming about being in the game one day and then being on the cover. For that moment to come true, I was just so overwhelmed and happy.”
A’ja Wilson had a different but equally impactful experience:
“For me, my agent called and she was like, ‘Hey, you’re going to be on the cover.’ And I was like, ‘Oh wait, no, about time Ronnie, damn it.’ But it was a big moment. Like JT was saying, as a kid, you dream of seeing your face in these spaces.”
“For it to actually happen, I mean, I see my face on a potato chip bag, and now I’m in a video game and on the cover. Granted, I don’t play video games, but I might start now because my face is on the cover.”
“It’s just one of those moments where you’re like, wow, this is something I dreamed of doing—having a shoe, all those different things. Now, you’re starting to check off your goal list. It’s been huge, so I’m blessed.”
This is how @jaytatum0 and @_ajawilson22 found out they were the next @NBA2K cover athletes.
Watch their full conversation with guest host @S10Bird on YouTube: https://t.co/TAly1pdbQN pic.twitter.com/kH1PrgJ4B7
— TheYoungManAndTheThree (@OldManAndThree) July 10, 2024
This announcement comes after 2K Studios released the covers featuring Jayson Tatum and A’ja Wilson for the NBA and WNBA editions respectively. Vince Carter was named the cover for the Hall of Fame Edition.
To be a star, it’s gotta be #BallOverEverything 🌟
Introducing our #NBA2K25 Cover Athletes @jaytatum0 and @_ajawilson22! 💫
Pre-order the All-Star Edition today ➡️ https://t.co/gLm2YAsIjO pic.twitter.com/OwXyK4d71f
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 10, 2024
Tatum had an impressive season, averaging 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists while shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range. He led the Celtics to their 18th title and his first, earning All-NBA First Team honors.
Wilson had an outstanding year as well, averaging 22.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.2 blocks while shooting 55.7% from the field and 31.0% from three-point range. She was named the Defensive Player of the Year and made both the All-WNBA First Team and the All-WNBA Defensive First Team. She led the Aces to their second straight title and won the WNBA Finals MVP award.
These accomplishments highlight the dedication and talent of both athletes, making their inclusion on the NBA 2K25 covers a fitting tribute to their hard work and success. As they continue to inspire young athletes, their stories of achieving lifelong dreams serve as powerful reminders of what can be accomplished with passion and perseverance.
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