There are just some things in a career that come straight out of childhood. For basketball players, the dream to play in the NBA is like a CEO – the pinnacle of a craft. However, there may not be a player more crafty than Kyrie Irving. Irving, who has continued to mature into a dynamic point guard this season with averages of 25.2 points, 5.8 assists and 1.2 steals a game for the Cavaliers, is now on the next cover of NBA 2K18.
We’re excited to announce defending NBA world champion @KyrieIrving as cover athlete for #NBA2K18! https://t.co/LAk0Oo980r pic.twitter.com/dse0c7PdUD
— NBA 2K 2K18 (@NBA2K) June 1, 2017
His video game moves on court have always made this image inevitable, but to see it published is nothing short of surreal. He becomes the cover four years after LeBron James had the honor. Congratulations, Uncle Drew!
