The upcoming NBA 2K17 will feature more than just Kobe Bryant when it releases later this year. 2K Games has announced the full roster of the 2016 USA Men’s National Basketball Team will be featured in NBA 2K17, allowing fans to play as the best team in the world.
The 2016 Men’s National Team will feature cover athlete Paul George, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and more superstars.
Not to mention Duke University and USA Men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who will be making his NBA 2K debut.
“Basketball has become an iconic part of American sports heritage, and I’m thrilled that fans can play with this year’s roster in NBA 2K ,” said Krzyzewski in a press release who, since 2008, has coached the USA Basketball Men’s National Team to four straight international tournament gold medals. “ NBA 2K17 is the best way to connect to legends of the past ‘Dream Team’ while celebrating the success of this year’s roster.”
Those who pre-order NBA 2K17 will also receive the legendary 1992 USA Olympic Basketball “Dream Team,” featuring Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and more. They’ll also receive a USA Basketball MyPLAYER jersey to customize their custom player.
“We’re always looking to bring fans closer to basketball’s signature teams and players, which is why we’re collaborating with USA Basketball and Coach K for NBA 2K17 ,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K in a press release . “We couldn’t think of a better way to send off the 2016 team by celebrating USA Basketball’s legacy in this year’s title, while giving fans an opportunity to play as historical and current teams.”
NBA 2K17 will release Sept. 20.
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