"NBA 2K has been amazing," says Bird ... Chicago Sky star Candace Parker was featured on the 2K22 cover last year. Bird tells PEOPLE there are "so many reasons" she's excited about the cover ...

The publisher also revealed the next NBA 2K entry's editions, cover athletes, and first gameplay information, among other details. Last year, the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant was the cover athlete ...

This year's release marks ... players in that department in NBA 2K25. "I'd like to say he is a future cover athlete; one day, I hope that happens," said Ronnie 2K. In a recent interview, Ronnie ...