NBA 2K18 Release Date Announced, Shaq Named Legend Edition Cover Athlete

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Shaq named NBA 2K18 "Legend Edition" cover athlete.

NBA 2K announced today that Shaquille O'Neal has been named the cover athlete of NBA 2K18's "Legend Edition," a game which will be releasing alongside the regular version on September 19th.

The Legend Edition will cost $100, while the Legend Edition Gold will cost $150. Both versions will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

In the Legend Edition, gamers will receive a handful of Shaq content, including a poster, Panini trading cards, and stickers, in addition to in-game items like 100,000 virtual currency and 20 weekly MyTEAM packs. The Legend Edition Gold gives you all that comes with the Legend Edition, plus a Lenticular, more trading cards, 250,000 currency, 40 packs, and more.

Check out the NBA 2K18 announcement below, featuring a hilarious spot with Shaq and Kobe.

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