View Full Version : KOBE BRYANT IS 2k10 COVER GUY
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 10:52 PM
thanks to blackj414 4 the info. heres the source http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-media-nba4-2009jun04,0,7680443,full.story just scroll bout 2/3 down were it says "At the Break"
mcgradybunch
June 3rd, 2009, 10:54 PM
In a bit of news, 2K Sports is going to begin advertising its new basketball video game, NBA 2K10, today and the cover athlete is Kobe Bryant.
During the ad campaign rollout, four potential covers will be shown and viewers will vote on which image they'd prefer to see when the game is available Oct. 6.
Jason Argent, the vice president of marketing for 2K Sports, said that in this, the 10th anniversary of the game, "Frankly, Kobe was the only pick for the cover." Last year it was Boston's Kevin Garnett.
"Hopefully some of the same Garnett magic will rub off," Argent said.
Arp590
June 3rd, 2009, 10:54 PM
LA Times just had to give it away lol..
BLACKJ414
June 3rd, 2009, 10:54 PM
Wonder who the celebrity will be? Jack Nicholson?
mcgradybunch
June 3rd, 2009, 10:55 PM
hopefully theyll finally get his jumpshot correct
StanVanGundyball
June 3rd, 2009, 10:55 PM
First KG, then Kobe. How much more obvious can you make it 2K? I want somebody different that we wouldnt expect. This was Broys year.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 10:59 PM
First KG, then Kobe. How much more obvious can you make it 2K? I want somebody different that we wouldnt expect. This was Broys year.
obivous? we all expected dwight
StanVanGundyball
June 3rd, 2009, 11:00 PM
obivous? we all expected dwightNaw, I knew Dwight wasnt going to get it. He got his respect in NBA Ballers Chosen One. LOL!
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:00 PM
i just hope a bunch of drunk reporterrs didnt make this and its actually lebron or dwight..
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:01 PM
Is this legit???? wow I wonder how 2k feels now
BLACKJ414
June 3rd, 2009, 11:01 PM
obivous? we all expected dwight
Yeah I don't know anyone that thought it would be Kobe. Either D 12 or D Wade.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:02 PM
LET IT BE KNOWN TO 2k ME AND BLACKJ414 TOLD U ALL FIRST..man we should get somethin.
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:02 PM
I told u guys but brandon roys on nba live 10
Xboxing2006
June 3rd, 2009, 11:03 PM
If it was a Blazer I would have rather it had been Oden for CH 2k8 karma.
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:03 PM
Is this Legitt????
StanVanGundyball
June 3rd, 2009, 11:03 PM
Dwayne Wade should of gotten some consideration too. He had a crazy season.
I told u guys but brandon roys on nba live 10No. He doesnt deserve to be disrespected. I think its obvious that Live is going with Lebron now.
ZackMc72
June 3rd, 2009, 11:03 PM
Why would Roy be on a cover? He is borderline all-star at best.
Gcity1989
June 3rd, 2009, 11:04 PM
good 2 see its kobe cuz if it was lebron the haters would flood this thread
BLACKJ414
June 3rd, 2009, 11:04 PM
I told u guys but brandon roys on nba live 10
B Roy is on the cover of Live? You got a link?
kcxiv
June 3rd, 2009, 11:05 PM
haha, LA times just came out with it. I dont think anyone will be upset really. Its all good publicity
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:06 PM
damn! kobe is going to be worse now, cheesing all day:(
Xboxing2006
June 3rd, 2009, 11:06 PM
http://www.freewebs.com/24uk/behind%20scenes.jpg
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:06 PM
He's done interviews and mo-cap for ea so its about 92-95% chance he's the guy
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:06 PM
Dwayne Wade should of gotten some consideration too. He had a crazy season.
No. He doesnt deserve to be disrespected. I think its obvious that Live is going with Lebron now.
NO! i love 2k bball but if brons on live im gettin it ova 2k
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:07 PM
PLUS ea CAUGHT PEOPLE OFF GAURD LAST YR. WITH THE PICK OF TP9
Xboxing2006
June 3rd, 2009, 11:08 PM
Why would Roy be on a cover? He is borderline all-star at best.
He made 2nd team All-NBA.
ZackMc72
June 3rd, 2009, 11:09 PM
My 2k9 case is in a box somewhere. So I don't really care who is on the cover. I'm glad its at least someone good and not Riod head Wade.
DylanSpitsFiya
June 3rd, 2009, 11:09 PM
Now Kobe is gonna be even better(if possible) his hot spots are gonna be the whole half of the court now
StanVanGundyball
June 3rd, 2009, 11:09 PM
NO! i love 2k bball but if brons on live im gettin it ova 2kEXACTLY, its great marketing. EA knows how many Kobe nuthuggers are going to buy the game for just the cover athlete. They gotta put somebody that matches Kobes popularity and skill. Like you, there are so many people out there that would buy Live just because Lebron is on the cover.
StanVanGundyball
June 3rd, 2009, 11:10 PM
He made 2nd team All-NBA.He is a Lebron fan, ignore him. To him, the whole NBA is Lebron.
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:11 PM
Are you sure it aint April Fools? lol cause im really really in shock now, wow kobe on 2k.. amazing
kcxiv
June 3rd, 2009, 11:11 PM
Lebron is not going to be on EA's i dont think. I think thats Howard. At lesat thats what i heard.
DylanSpitsFiya
June 3rd, 2009, 11:12 PM
I'm a huge LeBron fan but B.Roy is sick 2, I recognize game when I see it I just don't ride LeBron's jock 24/7 like most of his fans
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:13 PM
He is a Lebron fan, ignore him. To him, the whole NBA is Lebron.
im a lebron fan and i dont think that and i think roy is 3rd best sg..
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:13 PM
Spoiler Alert:
Kobe Bryant will be rated 109 in 2K10.
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM
Spoiler Alert:
Kobe Bryant will be rated 109 in 2K10.
I doubt it, you mean 124?
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:15 PM
Are you sure it aint April Fools? lol cause im really really in shock now, wow kobe on 2k.. amazing
maybe they'll put Kanye West's song- Amazing, in the game
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM
I doubt it, you mean 124?
181 sounds more realistic.
Glad to say for the first time ever I will purchase a 2K game, take this disc out, put it in my console, then snipe the videogame case off my sundeck.
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM
maybe they'll put Kanye West's song- Amazing, in the game
everybody wants that, if they do.. and at the same time include sim lobbie.. and reduce high fg percentage.. 2k10 will be the best game ever
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM
Spoiler Alert:
Kobe Bryant will be rated 109 in 2K10.
same thing happen wit The Big Loser KG. 98 ovr??92 at best. and 4 him to be rated above D12 is absurd
DylanSpitsFiya
June 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM
Yea Amazing should be in the game and the Pennies remix with Bun B and Luda
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:17 PM
Lmao ur both wrong his rating goes as follows in 2k9:
Kobe bryant-god
k.g.-super god
lbj-ultra god
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:19 PM
Lmao ur both wrong his rating goes as follows in 2k9:
Kobe bryant-god
k.g.-super god
lbj-ultra god
thing is KG is not that good. if hes 98 and D12 95 thats retarded.KG should be a 94 in 2k10 and the highest rated PF. D12 should be 98-99. LeBron Kobe Wade 99
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:20 PM
Kobe must feel really good hes on the cover, instead of Live that childish game
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:21 PM
Exactly alot of players were overated in last yrs. Game
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:21 PM
The highest rated player in the game should be 97..
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:22 PM
kobe must feel really good hes on the cover, instead of live that childish game
hell i'd feel good being on a game thats actually relevant :cough:nba07:cough:
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:23 PM
hell i'd feel good being on a game thats actually relevant :cough:nba07:cough:
Post the picture you created of Kobe on the cover.. it was great
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:25 PM
The highest rated player in the game should be 97..
maybe when Lebron kobe and Wade leave the league. they have it all..offense defense.handles(well not necisarly kobe)
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:25 PM
so basically I believe, jack will be in the game :)..everytime you play at the staples center you will see his face in 2k10.. I have a really good feeling this 10th year anniversary 2k10 will be the best game ever, After all the complaint they got this year from 2k9, Im really sure they made alot alot of changes and took us serious this year. I believe 2k10 will rock the world this year..
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:27 PM
so basically I believe, jack will be in the game :)..everytime you play at the staples center you will see his face in 2k10.. I have a really good feeling this 10th year anniversary 2k10 will be the best game ever, After all the complaint they got this year from 2k9, Im really sure they made alot alot of changes and took us serious this year. I believe 2k10 will rock the world this year..
im glad it comes out in wat 6 months? cuz my ps3 is broke and aint sendin it in 4 bout a week and sony said it will take a ****ing month to ship, process, fix, process,ship back
caloydaman
June 3rd, 2009, 11:29 PM
Wow. I'm speechless.
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:30 PM
Kobe and Shaq should have been on it..
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:30 PM
Wow. I'm speechless.
So am I, I thought it was april fools for a second. Damn
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:31 PM
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh258/gdabeseva/nba2k10mamAr.jpg
Gcity1989
June 3rd, 2009, 11:31 PM
Yea Amazing should be in the game and the Pennies remix with Bun B and Luda
rick ross-mafia music
BLACKJ414
June 3rd, 2009, 11:31 PM
im glad it comes out in wat 6 months? cuz my ps3 is broke and aint sendin it in 4 bout a week and sony said it will take a ****ing month to ship, process, fix, process,ship back
Dang Im glad I got a 360 and PS3 cause I know my 360 gonna die again sooner or later. If it does before 2k10 comes out, I'm not even gonna waste time sending it in, I'll just pick up 2K10 on my PS3.
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:31 PM
^^^ Atta boy
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:31 PM
Kobe and Shaq should have been on it..
lmao. they coulda even added shaqs r.ap about kobe in it 2! ROFL
Brooklyn718
June 3rd, 2009, 11:32 PM
lol i guess this 2k10 won't be sim
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:32 PM
so am i, i thought it was april fools for a second. Damn
lmao in june that would be hella late
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:32 PM
does anyone knows if they will be showing the trailer before the game starts? or during the commercials or half time? .. cause it said at 9:00. maybe pregame? anyone..
Clutch Theory
June 3rd, 2009, 11:33 PM
Should have had Rafer Alston slapping Eddie House's head.. that would be mad funny
BLACKJ414
June 3rd, 2009, 11:33 PM
rick ross-mafia music
lol come on now man you know that these type of songs are not what 2K puts in there music. I think though that we can see some songs that are made for 2K online from some rap artist.
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:33 PM
lol i guess this 2k10 won't be sim
Oh man, thats what im really really afraid of I dont even wanna mention nor even think about it. Im just hoping 2K doesnt ruin for us sim ballers and please the kids, they can do both .. SIM style for sim ballers. ARCADE style for cheesers , CASE settled:thumbsup:
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:33 PM
During the pregame show almost probably closer to like 8:55 est.
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:34 PM
A little bit cooler-the cool kids
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:36 PM
During the pregame show almost probably closer to like 8:55 est.
Sounds good. So whats going to happen for those who miss the clip? will 2k post the video here?? Cause im sure thats what they did last year right..
caloydaman
June 3rd, 2009, 11:36 PM
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh258/gdabeseva/nba2k10mamAr.jpg
Damn, it's the God of Photoshop.
Gcity1989
June 3rd, 2009, 11:36 PM
lol come on now man you know that these type of songs are not what 2K puts in there music. I think though that we can see some songs that are made for 2K online from some rap artist.
i know just kiddin around
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:36 PM
does anyone knows if they will be showing the trailer before the game starts? or during the commercials or half time? .. cause it said at 9:00. maybe pregame? anyone..
ron said at end of pregame show so yea about 9 est
DaveDeezy
June 3rd, 2009, 11:39 PM
Kobe should of been Birdman
*QfRmCpT*
June 3rd, 2009, 11:41 PM
sounds good. So whats going to happen for those who miss the clip? Will 2k post the video here?? Cause im sure thats what they did last year right..
yuhp its going 2 b posted on the official nba2k10 website
CASE FILE 24
June 3rd, 2009, 11:43 PM
yuhp its going 2 b posted on the official nba2k10 website
Ok sounds good man, most likely i wont catch the game so im gonna come here around 11pm and see all the impressions .. 2k10 forums will go NUTS tomorrow haha.. " lets get this parttyy started"
gsw415
June 3rd, 2009, 11:46 PM
Very deserved. Best player in NBA goes on the cover of the best NBA game. Plain and simple.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:48 PM
i bet rons gonna get up in the morning and see this thread and say "Damn how'd they find out"
DylanSpitsFiya
June 3rd, 2009, 11:48 PM
Very deserved. Best player in NBA goes on the cover of the best NBA game. Plain and simple.
Well LeBron should have landed the cover then.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 3rd, 2009, 11:49 PM
Very deserved. Best player in NBA goes on the cover of the best NBA game. Plain and simple.
but if lebron was on cover u'd go crazy because he hit that game winner vs GSW
rocboyz101
June 3rd, 2009, 11:57 PM
Should have had Rafer Alston slapping Eddie House's head.. that would be mad funny
Or ron artest yellin at kobe...shoulda just been ron artest. THen we know 2k ain't messin around.
*QfRmCpT*
June 4th, 2009, 12:03 AM
1st bball game with full crowd brawl functionality
gsw415
June 4th, 2009, 12:05 AM
but if lebron was on cover u'd go crazy because he hit that game winner vs GSW
don't really care. Didn't like his airballing, arrogant, cocky, bricking, traveling, crab-dribbling *** before and my opinion didn't change. Just like I liked Jason Richardson before he put up 35 against warriors and after.
oh yeah and name="LeBronJamesMVP"..don't bother.
Well LeBron should have landed the cover then.
boy stop..we've seen your lebrick when they put a good defender on him.
Gcity1989
June 4th, 2009, 12:09 AM
kobe on da cover means refs callin bad calls n da lakers overrated especially ariza lol this gm should be interesting
iLLWiLL20
June 4th, 2009, 12:48 AM
WHat better athlete to be on the 10th anniversary cover of NBA2K than the best basketball player in on the planet today???
http://i43.tinypic.com/2cmruag.jpg
IVODEM
June 4th, 2009, 12:49 AM
I'm not sure if Lebron would do it this year^
Ballin4live
June 4th, 2009, 12:58 AM
Wow i thought it will be Dwill or Dwight.Kobe is good too but i didnt expect!
ChuckyFE
June 4th, 2009, 01:04 AM
We're not going to be seeing another LeBron vs Kobe thing by having one on the 2k cover and one on the Live cover, are we?
ZackMc72
June 4th, 2009, 01:08 AM
We're not going to be seeing another LeBron vs Kobe thing by having one on the 2k cover and one on the Live cover, are we?
If so i'm getting live.
mr_k
June 4th, 2009, 03:21 AM
You'll vote online on which cover!
For me hands down, the jersey popping one!
http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover3_560.jpg
http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover1_560.jpg
http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover2_560.jpg
NYCDaFuture4sho
June 4th, 2009, 03:33 AM
Good to hear.. I jus wished dat la times didn't spoil da fun of me bein suprised.. Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Lil tight they spoiled my moment cuz dis is all ova gamefaqs,etc....
I still wanna see da commercial n hopefully they have kobe real moves n fadeaways dis year Ya Dig. Holla Early
denizgs
June 4th, 2009, 03:44 AM
I was hoping for Howard... But Kobe is good too
Gcity1989
June 4th, 2009, 03:50 AM
i like the 2nd better
TUSS11
June 4th, 2009, 04:05 AM
Kobe's on the cover! Everybody rub your *******!
ad2084
June 4th, 2009, 04:14 AM
I wouldn't be surprised to see Kobe 2K10 and Bron Live 10 (the Kobe vs Lebron marketing this yeah has just been ridiculous), we seem to know one side with Kobe getting the nod but EA is still a mystery. Congrats to Kobe though he finally get to see his face on a Game worth playing.
TUSS11
June 4th, 2009, 04:16 AM
I wouldn't be surprised to see Kobe 2K10 and Bron Live 10 (the Kobe vs Lebron marketing this yeah has just been ridiculous), we seem to know one side with Kobe getting the nod but EA is still a mystery. Congrats to Kobe though he finally get to see his face on a Game worth playing.
Brandon Roy for Live 10.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 07:42 AM
Good to hear.. I jus wished dat la times didn't spoil da fun of me bein suprised.. Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Lil tight they spoiled my moment cuz dis is all ova gamefaqs,etc....
I still wanna see da commercial n hopefully they have kobe real moves n fadeaways dis year Ya Dig. Holla Early
its all over espn.com/videogames now , turns out the celeb was spike lee
Baltimorejoe88
June 4th, 2009, 08:14 AM
SMFH
Does it really matter who's on the game? Was people upset when ben wallace made the cover?
Was people surprised year after year when iverson was on like 5 covers?
This is stupid, I don't care if rik smits was on the cover, if the game is dope then i'm geting it
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 08:32 AM
shut the **** up^ why would u come to a thread about the cover guy and say u dont care about it?
go do wat ur good at. ****ing ur mom
T-New41
June 4th, 2009, 08:37 AM
Im not getting it cuz kobes on the cover.lol
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 08:38 AM
Im not getting it cuz kobes on the cover.lol
ill get it if bron aint on live. but if he is on live im getting live
Baltimorejoe88
June 4th, 2009, 09:04 AM
shut the **** up^ why would u come to a thread about the cover guy and say u dont care about it?
go do wat ur good at. ****ing ur mom
^HA, your a lame, I came to this thread because I CAN idiot, and how much does it matter who's on the cover? If you chose games because who's on the cover your a moron.
X FlA$H X
June 4th, 2009, 09:18 AM
i hope they do get his shot right
x808xFoxHound
June 4th, 2009, 09:23 AM
I'm glad its not LeBron and its kobe because lebron being a poor sport about losing.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 09:27 AM
I'm glad its not LeBron and its kobe because lebron being a poor sport about losing.
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/young2391_2007/lebron.gif
rocboyz101
June 4th, 2009, 10:15 AM
lol @ people gonna buy a gm b/c whose on the cover. Kobe on 2k, lebron on live. Fine. Still gettin whichever one is better. Even though kobe is the best, that doesn't mean Im def gonna buy it...
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 10:18 AM
lol @ people gonna buy a gm b/c whose on the cover. Kobe on 2k, lebron on live. Fine. Still gettin whichever one is better. Even though kobe is the best, that doesn't mean Im def gonna buy it...
hands down your right, but imo im getting 2k ONLY if they fixed the whole game, meaning. high fg percentages, more defense, sim lobby/arcade lobby/ etc.etc. if they have all that im coppin 2k10, live its just not me.. its to easy to play that game
2K Admin Ron
June 4th, 2009, 10:21 AM
I am just going to make a bold prediction and guarantee that Lebron won't be on the other cover. Take it for what it's worth.
rocboyz101
June 4th, 2009, 10:22 AM
hands down your right, but imo im getting 2k ONLY if they fixed the whole game, meaning. high fg percentages, more defense, sim lobby/arcade lobby/ etc.etc. if they have all that im coppin 2k10, live its just not me.. its to easy to play that game
The highlighted prob won't happen. And if they add defense, its gonna be unrealistic to the point where tony parker can't make a layup in traffic.
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 10:25 AM
I am just going to make a bold prediction and guarantee that Lebron won't be on the other cover. Take it for what it's worth.
lol that sucks, so most likely it will be dwight
rocboyz101
June 4th, 2009, 10:32 AM
Ok so its brandon roy lol
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 10:33 AM
I say its Dwight it has to be him, either him or wade
EyeHaveU893
June 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM
U decide:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/SO-FREZH-SO-FLY/NBA2k10_cover2_560.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/SO-FREZH-SO-FLY/NBA2k10_cover3_560.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/SO-FREZH-SO-FLY/NBA2k10_cover1_560.jpg
underated_pg16
June 4th, 2009, 10:36 AM
Good news. Not that it really mattered, I mean Kobe was the cover boy on his own little series of games (NBA 'the Life'?) which were low quality so I never bought those. Gameplay matters most to me, and 2k has been solid on that front. But Kobe on the cover is an added bonus for Laker fans.
ChuckyFE
June 4th, 2009, 10:36 AM
Seriously... the second one looks like he has boobage... it just doesn't look right.
2K Admin Ron
June 4th, 2009, 10:36 AM
Who cares? How do you beat Kobe???
KING TASHER
June 4th, 2009, 10:41 AM
I really dont care who it is i just want the game to be hella tight
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 10:48 AM
How do you beat kobe? Is that what ron said, please dont tell me kobe will be harder to guard in 2k10? is that why your saying who cares?
Baltimorejoe88
June 4th, 2009, 10:50 AM
How do you beat kobe? Is that what ron said, please dont tell me kobe will be harder to guard in 2k10? is that why your saying who cares?
^I think he means who can be better than kobe to have on your cover, maybe i'm wrong, but that's what I first thought
only way is by picking lebron, & Admin said live isnt gonna have lebron on the cover
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 10:52 AM
^I think he means who can be better than kobe to have on your cover, maybe i'm wrong, but that's what I first thought
only way is by picking lebron, & Admin said live isnt gonna have lebron on the cover
I really really really hope your correct
Baltimorejoe88
June 4th, 2009, 11:08 AM
^lol
I do too
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 11:09 AM
Kobe Bryant NBA 2K10 Cover Athlete
June 4, 2009 by pastapadre
http://www.pastapadre.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/kobe2k10.jpg
The cover of NBA 2K10 is set to be announced tonight with Kobe Bryant taking the honors. Bryant has been on the cover of numerous other NBA games in the past most recently on SCEA’s NBA series. He averaged 26.8 ppg this season and nearly 30 ppg in the playoffs and has helped to lead the Lakers to the NBA Finals.
There is another angle to the cover announcement. There are four different versions of the cover to choose from and 2K Sports is going to let the public vote to decide which one ultimately becomes the cover beginning tomorrow. While that is a nice way to get people involved with the game it does go a step further with the options.
Recently Spike Lee did the Kobe Doin’ Work documentary and they are together again here as he will help to promote the game. However that also means that Kobe as a Knick is one of the options. If I was a Lakers fan the idea of that would probably be offensive and I suspect they won’t be happy to find out he signed off on this idea even though it has no shot of being used. Even if it were to win the vote 2K would undoubtably go with the runner-up.
http://www.pastapadre.com/8816/kobe-...-cover-athlete (http://www.pastapadre.com/8816/kobe-bryant-nba-2k10-cover-athlete)
underated_pg16
June 4th, 2009, 11:13 AM
How do you beat kobe? Is that what ron said, please dont tell me kobe will be harder to guard in 2k10? is that why your saying who cares?
Don't worry, I'm pretty sure Leborn is going to be the only unstoppable player once again.
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 11:43 AM
Who cares? How do you beat Kobe???
ron are u mad this info got leaked?
Ivan/#4\Boboshko
June 4th, 2009, 11:53 AM
Kobe deserves this, plus the sales will go up instantly: the face of the game gets u customers!! and look how many kobe fans out there? this one is a sure hit! way 2 go 2k!
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 11:59 AM
Kobe deserves this, plus the sales will go up instantly: the face of the game gets u customers!! and look how many kobe fans out there? this one is a sure hit! way 2 go 2k!
they jus cant afford The King
Baltimorejoe88
June 4th, 2009, 12:01 PM
I like how people say the sales will go thruw the roof, but NBA 2k was selling more units than live when they had shaq on n the cover (I think that's when they started putting that best selling tag on the cover of there games) I know they had it on the cover of 2k8 with CP3, even if they didn't they sold more copies of 2k than live did last year, cause it's on the 2k9 cover, and as we see it's on the 2k10 cover.
I really don't think the cover player made them sell more, it helped, but I think it was the overall game that pushed them over the top, just a thought
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 12:03 PM
Illwill i was going to ask the same.. WHERE DO WE VOTE??????
youngholla
June 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM
That jersey poppin one is lame I think, he's not KG....That first one or second is nice. They could show him standing at the FT line too looking calm and relaxed as the closer
they jus cant afford The King
Quit Hating!!!!!!!
You Lebron vs Kobe and vice versa are sad
Why can't they BOTH be great. Y'all so fragile. If Kobe gets love, you crying for Lebron. When Lebron gets love, crying for Kobe
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM
I like how people say the sales will go thruw the roof, but NBA 2k was selling more units than live when they had shaq on n the cover (I think that's when they started putting that best selling tag on the cover of there games) I know they had it on the cover of 2k8 with CP3, even if they didn't they sold more copies of 2k than live did last year, cause it's on the 2k9 cover, and as we see it's on the 2k10 cover.
I really don't think the cover player made them sell more, it helped, but I think it was the overall game that pushed them over the top, just a thought
since kobes a big player in china people in china dont know too mmuch bout the game so when they see Kobe on 2k and Roy on Live(assuming) they're gonna go "O kobe, i wanna play that game" but ur right it doesnt make a Big difference. maybe like a 1000 copies out of 1million sold
$-centz
June 4th, 2009, 12:06 PM
This ensures Kobe gets another rating boost....
Kobe 2k10 overall rating - 115.6
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 12:06 PM
That jersey poppin one is lame I think, he's not KG....That first one or second is nice. They could show him standing at the FT line too looking calm and relaxed as the closer
Quit Hating!!!!!!!
You Lebron vs Kobe and vice versa are sad
Why can't they BOTH be great. Y'all so fragile. If Kobe gets love, you crying for Lebron. When Lebron gets love, crying for Kobe
calm down there. i was joking. if i hated kobe i would burn the jersey of his i have
youngholla
June 4th, 2009, 12:07 PM
I like how people say the sales will go thruw the roof, but NBA 2k was selling more units than live when they had shaq on n the cover (I think that's when they started putting that best selling tag on the cover of there games) I know they had it on the cover of 2k8 with CP3, even if they didn't they sold more copies of 2k than live did last year, cause it's on the 2k9 cover, and as we see it's on the 2k10 cover.
I really don't think the cover player made them sell more, it helped, but I think it was the overall game that pushed them over the top, just a thought
Right, I mean a Lakers-Celtics finals
Or Lakers-Cavs(would have(
can make someone who doesn't normally watch the NBA tune in...Like Crosby vs Ovechkin
But Kobe on a videogame, isn't going to make a non NBA game player, buy this
$-centz
June 4th, 2009, 12:08 PM
I like the second one...
oOausarOo
June 4th, 2009, 12:08 PM
well at least we know they are going to fix his sig shot
iLLWiLL20
June 4th, 2009, 12:13 PM
You'll vote online on which cover!
For me hands down, the jersey popping one!
http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover3_560.jpg
http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover1_560.jpg
http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover2_560.jpg
I like the jersey poppin' one but the only problem I got with it is that it was from last season where he won the MVP and was not successful in the finals against Boston.
AN that New York Knicks one is just plain out ridiculous.
Damn you Spike!!! LOL
I would rather have a picture of Kobe from this season .
Maybe these?
Blood Sweat and Tears
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/illwilldub/bloodsweatandtears.jpg
Back on my grizzy!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01394/kobe-bryant_1394242c.jpg
It don't matter those pictures are obviously gonna be the only ones which are gonna be eligible for the cover
OH YEAH WHERE DO WE VOTE???
youngholla
June 4th, 2009, 12:16 PM
calm down there. i was joking. if i hated kobe i would burn the jersey of his i have
You need to trade that jersey to get the real Cavs leader's jersey
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/02/06/weekly.countdown/mo-williams.p1.jpg
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Ivan/#4\Boboshko
June 4th, 2009, 12:20 PM
no no no no!!! hell no!! i aint saying, that the cover gets the sales, but it is one of the major aspects 4 ppl, who arent that much into balling games...
J-H!zZl3
June 4th, 2009, 12:20 PM
You need to trade that jersey to get the real Cavs leader's jersey
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/02/06/weekly.countdown/mo-williams.p1.jpg
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
TUSS11
June 4th, 2009, 12:21 PM
well at least we know they are going to fix his sig shot
You never know about that. They didn't fix KG's shot in 2k9.
Mr.Clutch_Knicks12
June 4th, 2009, 12:22 PM
First KG, then Kobe. How much more obvious can you make it 2K? I want somebody different that we wouldnt expect. This was Broys year.
Nobody expected KG last year until they revealed the thing on the front page of this site. No one expected it to be Kobe either.
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 12:33 PM
Nobody expected KG last year until they revealed the thing on the front page of this site. No one expected it to be Kobe either.
I agree:thumbsup:
ad2084
June 4th, 2009, 12:54 PM
Nobody expected KG last year until they revealed the thing on the front page of this site. No one expected it to be Kobe either.
To be honest, I wasn't surprised that it was Kobe, my speculations was Kobe, Lebron or Howard. D-Wade would have been another choice, but I would figure it had to be one of those 4 Lebron not many others I would expect to grace the cover of 2K, out of all these years Ben Wallace was the only major surprise one to me, and the double dosage of Shaq.
KingCloudX90
June 4th, 2009, 01:11 PM
this is great,Kobe is the best player in the NBA,and now is in the best NBA video game..but hopefully next season lets have A.I on the cover for nostalgia's sake.
KiNg-Of-KiNgs-93
June 4th, 2009, 01:15 PM
The spike lee one is funny lol, but I like the 1st one best.
youngholla
June 4th, 2009, 01:18 PM
The NBA is smart
They know how much people love to hate on, or **** ride Kobe/Lebron
So now that Kobe is on the cover, will be talking about this stuff all the way til October, thus putting more sells in their pocket in the long run
Skins2K9
June 4th, 2009, 01:24 PM
I thought this was a rumor but it seems like its true. Can't wait to see the features in NBA 2K10
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 01:27 PM
New 2k10 feature:Techs! since kobe loves getting them, Im assuming that will be in the game this year
KiNg-Of-KiNgs-93
June 4th, 2009, 01:28 PM
I doubt they'll add it in. Kobe would complain after every play and never get back on defense.
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 02:06 PM
They should have it.. I wonder what 2k has in stores for us this year, last year was Living Rosters a.k.a DNA, I wonder this year. Player intros, Techs, Real life Celebs, Stare down dunks, Pregame warm up, Bench with the jumpsuit, SIM lobby/ARCADE lobby. 1 word................... DEFENSE, Decrease the high FG%, like i said again.... DEFENSE.
Imagine they have all that 2K10 will be the greatest game ever
rocboyz101
June 4th, 2009, 02:19 PM
ah...wishful thinking though. 2K wants to make sure the game is still easy for a casual gamer..
ibe3zy
June 4th, 2009, 02:23 PM
im pretty sure its gonna be Dwight Howard and not Kobe.....at least i hope.
It would be sad if they put Kobe and he doesn't win the Championship
CASE FILE 24
June 4th, 2009, 02:25 PM
im pretty sure its gonna be Dwight Howard and not Kobe.....at least i hope.
It would be sad if they put Kobe and he doesn't win the Championship
lol never thought about that mhmmm, but im sure you forgot Kobe has so much help from the refs and david s p e rm?
Babykobe24
June 4th, 2009, 03:28 PM
bout time he's gotten a cover i suspect lebron will be on live for the right price
pooh_wade816
June 4th, 2009, 05:29 PM
Its bout time they got a SUPER, SUPERSTAR on the cover...not saying KG, Paul, or Iverson ain't...
MVP_KING-JAMES23
June 4th, 2009, 05:34 PM
There inspiration
http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/images/k/kobe_bryant_lakers-12983.jpg
vince94
June 4th, 2009, 05:35 PM
Now my dad will for sure buy 2K10 for me...because of Kobe being in the cover. :lol:
LocKnLoad818
June 4th, 2009, 05:37 PM
Great news.
RocketMan
June 4th, 2009, 05:39 PM
Now my dad will for sure buy 2K10 for me...because of Kobe being in the cover. :lol:
My dad will probably say something about me getting 2K10. Hell be like, "Dang youre a Lakers fan now? Get out" Lol.
IVODEM
June 4th, 2009, 05:41 PM
Don't Live announce there cover tonight also?
Clutch Theory
June 4th, 2009, 05:45 PM
My dad will be like " Kobe is aloud on video game covers? Can you purchase it in Denver? "
I think he is the biggest Kobe hater in history.
supercrazym
June 4th, 2009, 06:06 PM
What you guys think of Kobe being on the cover of 2k10
Sunny619
June 4th, 2009, 06:24 PM
Live is wack
Clutch Theory
June 4th, 2009, 06:26 PM
NBA Live 09 was decent.. Id never choose it over a diferrent basketball game though
LeBronJamesMVP
June 4th, 2009, 06:44 PM
how'd my thread get here? it was in 2k9 section?
ne way..this is my first thread to get bout 4000 views! woo
rucker park king
June 21st, 2009, 06:41 PM
i was expecting lebron