It was leaked a while ago, but now 2K has confirmed that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the cover athlete of the standard edition of NBA 2k19.

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This was a bit anti-climatic because of the leak, but it is still a great honor for a superstar in this league. Antetokounmpo is the first international athlete player to be featured on the cover of 2K, and it's an honor he is proud of.

“I am honored to be the first international player featured on the cover of NBA 2K19,” said Antetokounmpo via Forbes. “I love playing NBA 2K so this means a lot to me. I have worked hard to earn recognition in the NBA and being on the cover of NBA 2K19 is a dream come true.”

“Giannis is the future of the NBA and his drive and athleticism have made him an undeniable force in the league,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “He’s the perfect cover athlete and we’re excited to feature him as our very first international cover star, as NBA 2K has a strong following with fans all over the world.”

It seems a smart move putting Antetokounmop on the cover and it will probably help push sales, especially overseas. The Greek Freak is not just a star in the states, but an international icon and this should sit well with those fans. LeBron James will be featured on the NBA 2K19's 20th Anniversary Edition which is the premium edition of NBA 2k19.