NBA 2K23 is only a couple of months away from coming out to the fans. However, the debate for the cover athlete has been going on for the longest time. Now, the gaming company answered all the questions of the fans. Suns’ Devin Booker led the way as he became the cover athlete for the first time. But Michael Jordan once again made the cut to become the cover for two special editions of the game. Likewise, LeBron James fans were upset for a peculiar reason.
The GOAT debate is always between two players, LeBron and Jordan. Both these basketball megastars changed the game forever. His Airness started his reign in the 80s when he flew through opponents in the league. A Bulls’ number 23 jersey was enough to strike fear into anyone who came up against MJ. Shortly after Jordan hung his boots, a young number 23 came into the NBA in the form of LeBron. The King came in with the expectations of the world to become the next Jordan. However, he created a legacy of his own, and the battle has been nonstop ever since.
Now, NBA 2K had the chance to bring peace and respect among the two rival fanbases. However, their move to make Jordan the sole cover of the game rubbed LeBron James fans in the wrong way.
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LeBron James and Michael Jordan could have been together?
Some players make their name with the number on their back. LeBron and Michael Jordan are arguably the two most celebrated number 23’s in the basketball world. Now, with NBA 2K23 coming out in just a few months, they had the ultimate opportunity. 2K could have paid their respect to both the great number 23s by having them on the cover side by side. However, they decided to give the honor to just His Airness, and the LeBron fans were not happy.
They launched an onslaught on Twitter over 2K’s decision to cast just Jumpman as the next face of NBA 2K23. They had the perfect chance to bring two of the best together. The stars were all aligned for it to happen. But fans were left disappointed and furious.
shoulda been lebron and mj
— joel
(@joelgeared) July 5, 2022
No lebron??
Hes the person who made 23 more popular
— NBA Expert. (@WhatSeperatesU) July 5, 2022
Respect LeBron?
— Gunner (@GunnersWRLD) July 5, 2022
LEBRON BETTER BE HERE
— Ethan Harold (@ethanharold06) July 5, 2022
Nah y’all need to put Bron right next to him https://t.co/923k2g6RUk
— Chakur
(@ChakBeatz) July 5, 2022
Both LeBron James and Jordan made the number 23 iconic. Jordan began the journey with the Chicago Bulls and created his own legacy behind the number. Considering the mammoth impact he had on basketball, it looked nearly impossible for another one like him to show up. However, LeBron shattered that belief into pieces. Wearing the number 23 jersey because of Jordan, the Akron Hammer surpassed all expectations.
These two became the ultimate pinnacles in the basketball sphere with no competition around them. Both are big reasons the number 23 is so popular in the sport of basketball. And NBA 2K23 could have been the perfect opportunity to showcase their greatness. While their fanbases keep on jawing at each other, the two greats hold nothing but love and respect.
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But when the opportunity to bring two of the best together presented itself, NBA 2K23 chose to side with just one. Do you think the 2K cover should have featured both LeBron James and Michael Jordan for the 23 special? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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