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Shaquille O’Neal set to premier on cover of NBA 2K18

By Trey Daubert

Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal poses at statue unveiling ceremony at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal poses at statue unveiling ceremony at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Shaquille O’Neal set to premier on cover of NBA 2K18

The NBA 2K series has announced their cover athlete for the 2018 edition of the game. The one and only Shaquille O’Neal will appear on the cover of NBA 2K18. Early access to the game is expected to be released on Sep. 15.

The news of the announcement came our way via the NBA 2K Twitter account:

Shaq has been a part of the 2K series for quite some time now. If you have played the game in the past, Shaq is alway in the pre-game load up where he gives his analysis along with Kenny ‘the Jet’ Smith and Ernie Johnson. That trio along with Charles Barkley, of course, make up the TNT NBA pre-game show. Shaq sounded awfully excited to be on the cover of the 2018  installment.

"“I want to thank NBA 2K for their continuous support of my basketball and broadcast career,” Shaq said, in a statement you are now reading in his voice. “I’m excited to be on the cover of the NBA 2K18 Legend Edition, and I hope my fans have a blast playing it up big-man style.”"

The gold edition cover of the game features Shaq during his days with the Lakers where he led the team to three NBA championships. The regular legend edition of the game depicts O’Neal on the Miami Heat when he won a championship with Dwyane Wade in Maimi. Shaquille O’Neal also suited up for Orlando, Miami, Phoenix, Cleveland and Boston in his 19-year career. There is still no word on what the regular edition cover will be.

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The Legend edition of the game currently prices as $99.99. The Gold edition comes in a tad higher at $149.99. For those interested in the Gold package, buyers will receive Shaq poster, five Panini trading cards, stickers, and a boatload of VC to start off your My Career mode.

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