Feb 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes in for a dunk as Philadelphia 76ers forward Darius Bazley (25) and guard Ricky Council IV (16) look on during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Jayson Tatum Expected to Grace the Cover of NBA 2K25

Originally posted on Boston Celtics on SI | By Rob Greene | Last updated Jul 9, 2024 9:36 PM ET

Jayson Tatum, still smiling from ear to ear for almost a month now since his Boston Celtics became NBA Champions, showed up to Team USA camp with his fresh haircut and 2024 Celtics’ championship shirt. The front face of the custom-made tee was No. 0 himself screaming amongst the rest of Boston’s powerful lineup with C’s banners surrounding them.

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He showed up to camp with a huge weight off his shoulders, having finally fulfilled his destiny and bringing home a long-awaited title to Boston in Banner 18. Recently becoming the highest-paid player in NBA History, another domino was knocked down in Tatum’s young, all-time great status and resume. It's a loaded list, especially for someone who's 26.

It appears that Tatum will soon add NBA 2K cover athlete to his resume.

NBA 2K25 cover athlete announcement and Pre-Order information should be released from NBA 2K by this Friday, per sources.

Jayson Tatum is the expected cover athlete, per sources.

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