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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has unlocked yet another career achievement. On Wednesday (July 22), Wemby was revealed as the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 video game.
Victor Wembanyama Covers NBA 2K26
In a release following the announcement, the Spurs big man called being the newest cover athlete a “dream come true.”
“When you’re truly obsessed with basketball, the game doesn’t stop when you leave the arena. NBA 2K is the court that never locks up; it’s always open whether you’re in Paris or San Antonio. It’s how you study the game, sharpen your IQ, and live basketball 24/7,” Wemby said in the release. “To be the face of a game that fuels that hunger for hoops and whose covers immortalize the all-time greats, that’s a dream come true for me.”
We are not alone 👽
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama has landed as your NBA 2K27 Standard Edition Cover Athlete
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Of course, fans on social media also had plenty to say about the new 2K cover.
“Wemby on the cover is perfect. Pre-ordered already, this is gonna be good,” one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Been told whoever brings more money always gets the spot,” a second user added.
“So Brunson wins the chip, but Victor gets the cover. Disrespect for the champions is crazy,” a third user remarked.
It was a breakout year for Wembanayma. In his 2026 campaign, he averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and was voted the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He also was a finalist for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award and led the Spurs to their first NBA Finals berth since 2014.
