

The best player in the game will suit up for the most historic franchise in NBA history. While that was impressive enough, what made an even bigger impact was James' signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the fact that the Cleveland Cavaliers finished with just the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, James willed the Cavs to their fourth straight NBA Finals appearance. The 33-year-old veteran averaged 27.5 points, 9.1 assists and 8.6 boards per game on 54.2 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from beyond the arc. 7."Īlthough LeBron didn't win his fifth MVP award in 2017-18, one could argue that he should have based upon his individual statistical output. The 2019 edition of the game is set to release on Sept. We were able to do something really unique for the cover that represents everything that drives me and inspires me - from my family to where I come from and words I live by." "The Cleveland Cavaliers star says he's humbled to be chosen for the 20th anniversary cover "of a game I've played and loved since I was a little kid.

It will be the first time since NBA 2K14 that he appears on the cover of the game: LeBron spoke of the honor of being a cover athlete for the game, via NBA.com. LeBron James' first player rating as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers has been revealed in NBA 2K19.Īccording to NBA 2K19's Twitter account, James' rating for the newest version of the 2K game is a 98 rating, one point higher than where he ended in NBA 2K18:įor those that have been living under a rock lately, James will be the cover athlete for the 20th anniversary edition of NBA 2K19:
