Victor Wembanyama is reportedly hitting the cover of NBA 2K27, making him the first Spurs player since the game dropped in 1999 to get that honor. This isn’t just Wemby’s first career video game cover, it also puts him in rare air as the first center to grace a 2K basketball game cover since Shaquille O’Neal was on the Legend Edition of 2K18. The official word on this comes from ESPN’s Shams Charania, and if it holds, it’s a massive statement about the impact Wemby has already had on the league. After only three years in the NBA, this 7-4 phenom has completely flipped the script, and the numbers don’t lie.
The Numbers Are Getting Hard to Ignore
Wemby’s trophy cabinet is already stacked. He snagged the Rookie of the Year Award in 2024, and then followed that up by claiming the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2026. The guy is a walking highlight reel, dominating both ends of the court. Through 181 games, he is averaging an insane 23.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.5 blocks per game. This past season was no different, with the Spurs center averaging 25.0 points per game, which was 13th best in the league, and 11.5 rebounds, good for 4th best in the entire league. We are talking about a player who can genuinely do it all, and he is getting started.
Fifty Bombs and Finals Fire
It’s not just consistent averages either; Wemby has dropped some truly legendary performances. Remember November 2024 when he torched the Washington Wizards for a cool 50 points? That wasn’t a fluke. He has had eight other regular-season games where he put up at least 40 points. And on the boards? The dude is a monster. He pulled down a ridiculous 23 rebounds against the Denver Nuggets in January 2025, and he has logged four different games with at least 20 rebounds in the regular season. This guy is a force of nature.
However, all this buzz comes just a month after the Spurs suffered a tough NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks. San Antonio fell in five games, often letting leads slip away against New York. Even though Wemby’s individual performance in the Finals was impressive, he did draw some heat for how he handled the loss. So, while he’s celebrating a huge personal achievement with the 2K cover, you know that Finals disappointment has to be fueling the fire. This isn’t the end of the story for Wemby or the Spurs. He is clearly aiming for more than just video game covers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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