Players looking to get a head start on NBA 2K19’s M圜AREER can download the all-new NBA 2K19: The Prelude beginning on August 31, 2018 available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. NBA 2K19 will feature a double sided inlay in Australia & New Zealand which will display the Ben Simmons cover and the Giannis Antetokounmpo cover on either side. “He’s the perfect cover athlete and we’re excited to feature him as our very first Australian cover star.”ĭeveloped by Visual Concepts, the NBA 2K19 Standard Edition will be available in Australia and New Zealand for Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC platforms in both digital and physical formats on September 11, 2018. “Ben is the future of the NBA and his drive and versatility have made him an undeniable force in the league,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “The Aussie fans are super passionate about basketball and specifically NBA 2K, so it’s very cool to be an ambassador for both.” I have worked hard to earn recognition in the NBA and being on the cover of NBA 2K19 is a dream come true.' NBA 2K19 will be available September 11 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. “It’s a huge honour to be recognised on the first-ever Australian cover for NBA 2K and represent the 76ers,” Simmons said. During the playoffs he became the first rookie since Magic Johnson in 1980 to have a triple-double, and only the fifth rookie in history to achieve this feat. He beat Allen Iverson’s record of 567 assists to set the team rookie record and helped the Philadelphia 76ers qualify for the Eastern Conference playoffs with a record of 52–30, the best team performance since 2001. He joined Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson as only the third rookie in NBA history to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists and he was second only to Robertson for most triple-doubles in a rookie season.
8UMFzQSwK0- Basketball Forever July 5, 2018ĭuring his debut season in the NBA Simmons set a host of records. He's set to grace the cover of NBA 2K19 - Australian/New Zealand edition, making him the first Australian to ever achieve the feat.Īlong with the image of Simmons on the cover, he chose select words to surround him. Each term contains special meaning to Ben, including “Loyalty,” “Family,” and his signature “Triple Double.”īen Simmons named cover athlete of Australian edition. Simmons became the first ever Australian player in the NBA to claim the Rookie of the Year award and now he's again breaking records. MORE: 2018 NBA Free Agency tracker - follow all the big moves Check out our pre-order guide for all the details.The accolades continue to roll for Ben Simmons after his record breaking rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers. You can download "The Prelude" starting on August 31 for PS4 and Xbox One, to get a jump on the M圜areer mode. The 20th Anniversary Edition will launch a few days earlier, on September 7. NBA 2K19 will be available September 11 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. A 20th Anniversary edition of the game has LeBron James on the cover.
He recorded more than 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists in his first season with the Sixers and earned the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year award.Ĭopies of NBA 2K19 in Australia and New Zealand will come with a double-sided inlay that shows Simmons on one side and global cover star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the other. Simmons, who was also a standout footy player, moved to the United States and played one year of college basketball at LSU before entering the NBA Draft and going as the No. "The Aussie fans are super passionate about basketball and specifically NBA 2K, so it's very cool to be an ambassador for both," Simmons said. Now Playing: NBA 2K19 - Cover Athlete Reveal Trailer By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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