Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: The Face of NBA 2K26
After an impressive year in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to become the face of NBA 2K26, signaling yet another milestone in his rapidly ascending career. According to a report by Shams Charania of ESPN, the Oklahoma City Thunder star has been chosen to feature on the cover of the upcoming installment of the popular sports video game franchise.
A Historic Season
This recognition comes on the heels of Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic season, during which he not only clinched his first Most Valuable Player (MVP) award but also guided the Thunder to their inaugural NBA Championship. Throughout the season, he demonstrated remarkable skill on the court, topping the scoring charts and earning accolades as the MVP of both the Western Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.
Outstanding Performance
Along with these honors, he secured a spot as an All-Star starter and was named to the All-NBA First Team. With his exceptional performance in 76 games, Gilgeous-Alexander boasted an impressive average of 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, five rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. His efficiency was evident with a shooting percentage of 51.9% from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc.
Advanced Metrics
Advanced metrics further underscored his outstanding contributions, as he led the league with a win shares per 48 minutes statistic of .309—a figure that highlights his value and readiness for MVP honors, closely rivaling that of three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.
Looking Ahead
Choosing Gilgeous-Alexander for the cover of NBA 2K26 was likely an easy decision for the team behind the game, given his standout achievements and significant impact throughout the season. As anticipation builds for the new edition of NBA 2K, fans can look forward to celebrating his success virtually as well as on the court.
