India, July 23 -- 2K has officially unveiled the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, featuring three basketball stars across the game's different editions. Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have each been selected to headline a separate version of the highly anticipated title.

Explaining the decision, Zak Armitage, SVP & GM of NBA 2K, said in a news release, "Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose each come from different worlds, but they share the same obsession that has altered the trajectory of the game."

However, there was one notable omission that caught many fans' attention.

Jalen Brunson, who was widely viewed as a strong candidate to grace the cover of NBA 2K27, ultimately did not make the cut.

The decisi...