NBA 2K16 Lines Up Star-Studded Cast

2K has today announced that NBA 2K16 will release with three unique covers featuring NBA all-stars Stephen Curry, James Harden and Anthony Davis, alongside a brand new MyCareer Mode that is written and directed by Spike Lee.



Demonstrating the NBA 2K series’ commitment to authenticity and innovation, 2K and Visual Concepts \ joined forces with legendary filmmaker and master storyteller Spike Lee to direct, write and co-produce the NBA 2K16’s MyCAREER experience enabling fans to be the story of an NBA player with drama never before experienced in a sports game. Lee’s resume, not only as the most famous fan of the New York Knicks, but as director for the classic feature film He Got Game and Nike’s Mars Blackmon commercial series, demonstrates his passion for basketball culture and storytelling ability which culminate as an interactive experience in NBA 2K16’s MyCAREER.

“Partnering with legendary 2K and Visual Concepts is one of the most unique challenges I’ve had in filmmaking, and allows me to push the boundaries of innovative storytelling,” said Spike Lee. “My hope is fans will feel even more connected to the world of basketball in NBA 2K16.”

“Working with Spike Lee on NBA2K16’s MyCAREER has elevated our most popular game experience from both a visual and narrative perspective,” said Greg Thomas, President, Visual Concepts. “By writing and directing the MyCAREER storyline, Spike brings the real world experience of the NBA to life like never before making NBA 2K16 the ultimate simulation.”

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K16 will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms on September 29, 2015.