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NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Andrew on Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:44 am

Since we've got a thread going in the NBA Live 11 section, I thought we could do the same here for NBA 2K11. Who's your pick to be cover player this year?
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby jasatastrophe24 on Wed Apr 21, 2010 5:05 pm

how about your man, Derrick Rose :)
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Andrew on Wed Apr 21, 2010 5:52 pm

Quite possible, given he was the face of the 2K10 Draft Combine. As much as Rose's stock is on the rise, given Kobe was the cover player last year 2K might want to follow up with another big name that's already up there as one of the league's elite.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby zabros on Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:27 pm

possibly LeBron?.. guessing 2k will once again use coverboys coming from the champion of this years finals.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby shadowgrin on Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:54 pm

Kevin Durant is possible.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby dennis09 on Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:20 pm

Kobe will emerge again in nba 2k11 for the cover athlete as expected from his team he will win again in the Finals
As I simulate through the playoffs into finals the Lakers and Orlando will meet again in the finals the cleveland will fall down in the hands of Celtics in Semifinals and Celtics will fall down in the hands of Orlando 5-2 and again in the finals Lakers will won the championship LA-ORL 4-1 just as the finals last 2009 so no need to worry in cover athlete for nba 2k11 and also derrick rose will appear again in nba 2k11 draft combine for sure
Thats my expectation :cheeky:
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Patr1ck on Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:28 am

Last year's cover players were selected before the finals, it just worked out that both players' teams made it. Although, judging 2K's history of their covers, Kobe will probably get it again.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Oznogrd on Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:17 am

well back in the dreamcast days they did the same player every year, but they dont do that anymore do they? I'm guessing b/w lebron and durant (whoever isnt signed to EA)
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Andrew on Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:52 am

Pdub wrote:Last year's cover players were selected before the finals, it just worked out that both players' teams made it.


Exactly, that was pure luck (or arguably an educated guess) that bother covers featured players from the NBA Finalists. The deals are worked out well ahead of time so that fees can be agreed upon and the cover itself along with other promotional material can be designed.

2K repeated cover players as recently as NBA 2K7 so it wouldn't surprise me greatly if they went with Kobe again.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Jackal on Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:39 pm

The cover for 2K is gonna be big. I can vaguely confirm that.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby hova- on Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:35 pm

Why has LeBron not been on any cover yet? I'd love different covers for differenct versions which would allow Dirk to get on the German cover. I think EA had this some years ago.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Andrew on Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:39 pm

Yeah, EA still does the international covers.

As for LeBron, I guess it comes down to his level of interest and his asking price.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Patr1ck on Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:32 am

Jackal wrote:The cover for 2K is gonna be big. I can vaguely confirm that.


Are they going with an over sized box?
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby shadowgrin on Fri Apr 23, 2010 4:11 am

Pdub wrote:
Jackal wrote:The cover for 2K is gonna be big. I can vaguely confirm that.


Are they going with an over sized box?

So Greg Oden is the cover player?
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby benji on Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:08 pm

dennis09 wrote:Celtics will fall down in the hands of Orlando 5-2

Why'd they play the extra game?
Oznogrd wrote:well back in the dreamcast days they did the same player every year, but they dont do that anymore do they? I'm guessing b/w lebron and durant (whoever isnt signed to EA)

They signed Iverson to a five year deal to be the cover player. And later signed Shaq to a two-year deal.

They have used a Finalist on the cover four of the last six though.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby 3 stars and a sun on Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:03 pm

Dj Mbenga will be the cover for 2k11... :evil:
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Chad on Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:23 pm

Why would rose be on the cover on draft combine 2k11? He wouldn't be a rookie anymore, so My guess is Tyreke Evans for DC2k11.
As for NBA2k11, I personally think that Dwight Howard might be on the cover.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Walhalla on Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:27 am

Jennings it's my bet :mrgreen:
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Andrew on Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:00 am

Chad wrote:Why would rose be on the cover on draft combine 2k11? He wouldn't be a rookie anymore, so My guess is Tyreke Evans for DC2k11.


He wasn't a rookie when he was the face of the NBA 2K10 Draft Combine either. However, I'd say Evans is a good pick if they're releasing another instalment of the Draft Combine this year.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby vhan on Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:15 pm

Possible players... those who had a remarkable season.. (Except for those who already became or was once a cover boy)

Kevin Durant (Highly possible)
Derick Rose
Brandong Jennings
Deron Williams (if they'll win trough west finals)
LeBron James (maybe)
*Carmelo Anthony (1st half of the season MVP)
*Dwayne Wade (Pulls the heat back into play-offs contention)

*though already selected by LIVE series before, might have a chance for 2K cover...
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby shadowgrin on Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:51 am

Garnett was a cover player of Live 2001 and he became the cover player for 2K9.
2K also had repeat cover players in the past like Shaq and AI.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Andrew on Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:07 am

EA's yet to sign anyone to a multi-cover deal as well, so I don't think past affiliation with NBA Live will prevent an appearance on 2K's cover.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby xerion on Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:59 am

i think about O.J.Mayo or Rudy Gay... :wink:
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Jackal on Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:20 am

Is your favorite team...the Grizzlies? Just asking.
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Re: NBA 2K11 Cover Player Speculation

Postby Cartar on Sat May 01, 2010 4:48 am

So, which one will take Durant and which LeBron?
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