2K Wants Michael Jordan for NBA 2K11 Cover

by pastapadre
Posted May 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm

ESPN is reporting that 2K Sports is making a strong push to try and sign Michael Jordan for the cover of NBA 2K11. At this point it is just a rumor from unnamed sources but apparently it would represent more than just a marketing deal. ESPN goes on to state that Jordan would be included as a playable character in the game and the company would attempt to buy the rights to several other individuals from Jordan’s playing days.

If the rumors are true, it will mark the first time that a former player will appear on the front of the box for 2K. With Jordan holding majority ownership of the Charlotte Bobcats, it will also be the first time that a team owner will endorse the popular gaming franchise.

Certainly this would be a bold and expensive move on 2K’s part but one that could end up paying off big. What do you think about the potential of Jordan being the cover athlete and having former greats playable in the game? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

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steven R

i wold buy this game JUST because MJ is on the cover. I'm sure many others would too. This would be costly for 2k, but well worth the money IMO. As for playing as nba greats, you can already do that..dating back to past 2k's. So that wouldnt be anything new
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Sportsgamer

Yes, Cleveland fans are salty and its funny.
Sportsgamer

It would, if you could have playable great teams. 97 bulls against the 85 Celtics or any other teams.
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anthony

suns all day mann wat happened to cleveland
sheredia

this is awesome….but can they really break the bank for something like this? interesting, considering people have already been creating jordan and classic teams through 2K share. EA got ali and tyson for fight night, so not a bad move…..
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jerome smith

That's great news! they need to spice up the game. bringing back the players of his era, even better. they also need to change up the ending. even have interviews, show the conference championship trophies. can't forget the slam dunk competition.
http://www.facebook.com/jglova Jermaine Glover

Go ahead Air Jordan it seem u still the man
nbastunner

I'd purchase it if the G.O.A.T. graced the cover….
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B….

I was a 2k lover…and soley played online against my cousin…but 2k10s broken online at launch turned me off and made me boycott it this year. If they release online broken next year I will not purchase…doesn't matter if they put Kerry Kittles on the cover in the (I'm a loyal Nets fan) http://www.advancedathletics.com/files/images/c…
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Timothy Daley

Too little too late. Who gives a rats a$$ about Jordan anymore. He is an owner not a player. He is over and done with. Using him for the cover is a complete waste of time and money and putting him in the game is useless since he isnt a player anymore.

Nobody buys a game for the cover anyways. It could be a plain white box with NBA 2k11 on the cover in black font and it still will sell just as many copies.

I really don't understand the infactuation EA and 2k has with cover Athletes. To me its a complete waste of money; Money that could have been better spent on extra QA staffing so that they could actually release a game that works out of the box.
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Mattagrafton

awesome!!!!!!!!!
F2k

Fuck 2K Sports.
ohiostate15

if 2k gets sir airness as the cover athlete nba elite or whatever they wanna change there name to might as well not even release a game if jordans in the game people wont even look at nba elite jordan is the man and will always be the man
wifehatesvideogm

thats a no brainier!!!! I luv the idea of having Jordan bless us with his presence on a game. Pls for once someone spend the money and get him back its well worth the dollar you will see the profit. lol
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