Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on in the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition
The basketball icon and former NBA 2K cover athlete is being honored once again as his career is celebrated.
- Fans will discover exclusive collectibles and digital content to use in the game in this edition
This special edition of the best-selling and highest-rated NBA simulation franchise of the past 15 years* will honor Bryant's career with Kobe-themed collectibles and digital content extending his legacy to fans beyond his final NBA game tonight.
"It is a tremendous honor to be associated with 2K for the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition,"
said Kobe Bryant, whose retirement tonight marks the end of a storied 20-year career.
"As I take the NBA court for the final time, it is motivating to know that my fans will be able to continue celebrating my long career with the Los Angeles Lakers jersey."
Players who pre-order the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition will receive Kobe-themed collectibles and digital content to use in the game, including:
Physical items
- A limited-edition Kobe poster;
- Two Kobe Panini trading cards;
- A Black Mamba sticker for game controllers.
Digital content
- 30,000 Virtual Currency;
- MyTEAM + Pack (includes 3 packs with a limited-edition Kobe card);
- Nike Kobe 11 retirement shoes;
- Mitchell & Ness Kobe #8 jersey;
- Kobe sweatshirt;
- And much more!
This Kobe Legend Edition marks the second appearance on NBA 2K for the holder of 15 All-NBA Team selections and 12 All-Defensive Team selections. In addition, Kobe was named the NBA's leading scorer twice and ranked as the third-highest scorer in NBA history in both the regular season and the Playoffs. 2K will reveal the athlete featured on the cover of the standard edition of NBA 2K17 in June during the NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals Championship, which offers $250,000 in prize money.
The NBA 2K17 Legend Edition will be available in both digital and physical formats at a recommended retail price of €89.99 on PlayStation4 and Xbox One. The standard edition of NBA 2K17 will be available in both digital and physical formats at a recommended retail price of €69.99 on PlayStation4 and Xbox One, and €49.99 on Xbox 360, PlayStation3 and Windows PC in September 2016.
Fans can pre-order NBA 2K17 from participating stores and online retailers to ensure they receive their game and in-game bonuses when it launches next September.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K17 has not yet received a PEGI rating.
