Following the announcement of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as NBA 2K26’s cover athlete, there’s been a buzz surrounding him this offseason, and his basketball knowledge is under scrutiny. When prompted to name his all-time NBA 2K dream team, Gilgeous-Alexander mentioned some expected picks such as Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. However, when finalizing his all-time NBA 2K starting five, Gilgeous-Alexander inadvertently overlooked one clear selection: the Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James.
SGA’s all-time NBA2K starting 5:
Allen Iverson
Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan
Kevin Durant
Shaquille O’Neal— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 9, 2025
Following his decision to exclude James from his all-time starting five, Gilgeous-Alexander predictably faced some criticism from NBA enthusiasts.
It’s clear that listing KD (Kevin Durant) above LeBron (LeBron James) is a blunder, and it proves to me that the person who compiled this list has probably never observed a game of basketball. LOL!
— Ana Karen ୨ৎ (@theanakaren) July 9, 2025
No LeBron
— vanish mode (@VANISHMODE_) July 9, 2025
It’s possible that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made an oversight in his selection, but it’s tough to argue against the idea that his all-time starting five would be unbeatable in any version of NBA 2K. And it’s not just LeBron James who could have been overlooked by Gilgeous-Alexander; some might argue that Magic Johnson or Stephen Curry are superior point guards to Allen Iverson. At center, there will always be debate about legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but selecting Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant players in history, is a strong choice on Gilgeous-Alexander’s part.
What to expect from Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA 2K26
In the NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, it’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who takes center stage, accompanied by Angel Reese in the WNBA Edition and Carmelo Anthony in the Superstar Edition. All three will also feature in the Leave No Doubt Edition. The anticipated release date for NBA 2K26 is September 5, 2025, with early access for the Superstar and Leave No Doubt Editions starting August 29.
The game can be played on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, as well as both types of Nintendo Switch. However, only the premium versions will be accessible on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
The special Reese’s WNBA Edition, available only at GameStop in the U.S., highlights her exceptional rookie year. She considers the cover as a powerful symbol for greater representation. Meanwhile, Anthony, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025, is recognized for his NBA and Olympic accomplishments. However, Gilgeous-Alexander finds working with 2K to be “iconic”, particularly enjoying the opportunity to influence the game’s culture.
In NBA 2K26, we can expect an expansion of the ProPLAY feature, a significant revamping of MyCAREER, and the return of popular modes such as MyPLAYER, MyTEAM, The City, and MyNBA. Fingers crossed, this could be the most exceptional edition to date!
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2025-07-09 20:39