Dwyane Wade
The Legend Edition cover athlete for NBA 2K20.
Dwyane Wade is the cover athlete for the 'Legend Edition' of NBA 2K20, a 2019 basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. He is featured as a cover star for this installment, which is the 21st in the NBA 2K franchise and the last entry of the 2010s. Wade's presence on the Legend Edition cover highlights his status as a retired NBA icon, separate from the regular edition cover athlete Anthony Davis. The game was released on September 6, 2019, for multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android, with a later release on Google Stadia on November 18, 2019.
- Role
- Shooting Guard / Point Guard
- Affiliation
- Miami Heat
- Status
- Legend Mode Icon
- First appears
- Early franchise entries
- Signature Style
- Mid-range and Rim Finishing
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
In NBA 2K20, Dwyane Wade is honored as the cover athlete for the 'Legend Edition' of the game, a special version that celebrates his career. The game includes WNBA teams for the first time, with all twelve teams available in Play Now and single-season modes, though Wade is not mentioned in that context. The MyCareer mode features a storyline with voice actors including Idris Elba, Rosario Dawson, and others, but Wade is not listed among them.
In Their Own Story
The announcement of Dwyane Wade as the Legend Edition cover athlete for NBA 2K20 came on July 1, 2019, though the covers were leaked earlier. This edition celebrates his legacy as a three-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, marking him as a central figure in the game's marketing. The source does not provide a narrative scene or specific in-game moments involving Wade, but his cover status ensures his image is prominently featured in promotional materials and on the game's packaging. The game itself includes classic teams from past eras, such as the 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs, but Wade's specific teams from his career are not mentioned in the source.
Reader's Guide
The game features several modes, including MyCareer, MyGM, MyLeague, and MyTeam, but Wade's role in these modes is not specified. The game includes WNBA teams for the first time, but Wade is not associated with that feature. Players seeking to use Wade in the game would need to refer to the Legend Edition content, which likely includes him as a playable legend.
Did You Know?
- Dwyane Wade is the cover athlete for the 'Legend Edition' of NBA 2K20, while Anthony Davis is the cover athlete for the regular edition.
- The covers for NBA 2K20 were officially revealed on July 1, 2019, though they were both leaked earlier.
- NBA 2K20 is the 21st installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the last entry of the 2010s.
- The game was released on September 6, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android, and on November 18, 2019, for Google Stadia.
- NBA 2K20 includes all twelve WNBA teams for the first time in the series, but they can only be used in Play Now and single-season modes.
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