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Reports Suggest NBA 2K22 Will Have a Distinctive Side Career Option Where Players Can Become Rappers

Published 07/24/2021, 12:42 PM EDT

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In the modern-day era of sporting leagues, professional players can explore various other options aside from their respective sport. Being a top-notch athlete in any sport can turn anyone into an overnight celebrity. EA understands these alternate ventures and side careers are pivotal in the modern era of sports. Hence the studio has added the feature into NBA 2K22 to enrich career mode.

Naturally, this can open several business avenues in the other industries that athletes can pursue. These lucrative opportunities help various brands to capitalize on the athletes’ popularity and turn them into style icons.

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EA adds alternate career options in NBA 2K22

According to a report by Hypebeast, gamers will now be able to explore side hustles in MyCAREER mode of NBA 2K22, which will be available in next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This year’s title will offer amazing opportunities that allow you to become explore a number of options in the entertainment industry. You can pursue alternate careers in Fashion, and also become a superstar rapper.

The studio has also planned to merge MyCAREER mode with another title in The City. The newly added feature of side careers and the merger with ‘The City’ will offer vibrant new storylines. The City won’t be available for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Pc but instead, players will be sent to a Cruise ship that will feature 2k title aboard a luxury ship.

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This is indeed one of the better features that EA has come up with in recent times. Professional players are public figures that inspire a brand new generation of players, who will go on to become superstars of tomorrow. These side hustles can offer unique alternate routes that can help them grow as both businessmen and athletes. The inclusion of this feature will expose young minds to other career options.

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This feature is indeed grounded in reality, as athletes do try their hand’s other ventures outside of NBA. Late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant found a second lease of life with acting after retiring from the sport. Another legendary name in Shaquille O’Neal also went to become a promising public figure after retiring from the sport.

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Similarly, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson, and many more have successfully transcended beyond the hoops. This list of iconic names serves as a great example of accomplished players who found success through alternate careers.

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Ayank Chourasia is an eSports author at EssentiallySports and has been professionally writing since 2016 and has worked across many fields. He regularly keeps tabs on a wide range of professional esports like Dota 2, Valorant, CS and fighting games. He has been an ardent gamer since his childhood, and became a defender of the ancients in Dota 2 during his college days.
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