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“I Need It”: Moments After ‘King’ LeBron James Gets Dethroned Again, Billionaire Lakers Star Shifts Focus to Another Game

Published 08/09/2023, 2:51 PM EDT

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Amidst the growing buzz surrounding NBA 2k24, the game is poised to fulfill its fans’ expectations. Over the past 25 years, NBA 2K has elevated basketball games. Most significantly, through its intricate character and environment designs that were long desired. In their process of producing groundbreaking releases, NBA stars have also engaged with the game’s technical and marketing aspects. Recently, LeBron James shared his perspective on the upcoming release, hailing it as a remarkable edition.

Following the conclusion of the NBA finals, fans worldwide have eagerly fixated on 2k. Since then, the franchise has tantalized fans by offering timely glimpses into the game. As of now, they have also announced gameplay and a special Kobe Bryant edition. While the revealed player ratings are limited, they prominently feature notable names.

LeBron James is not the top overall in NBA 2k24

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In recent overall releases, LeBron James shares his pedestal with other notable names. Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry share a rating of 96; topping LeBron is the superstar who wreaked havoc on the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff exit this season, Nikola JokicThe Joker has a rating of 98, the highest in the game.

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In an exciting turn of events, James shared his 2k overall release on his Instagram story. He added a 1985 song, You Can’t Stop The Rain by Loose Ends, with the repost.

 

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After running as the best 2k player for nearly 15 years, Giannis outclassed LeBron in 2023 for the first time. This year’s release has repeated the same fate for The Chosen One. Following his NBA 2k story, LeBron addressed a completely different game release. He reposted the freshly released EA SPORTS’ Madden NFL ’24 trailer, titling it, I NEED IT ASAP!!!

LeBron’s history with football is no news. He played varsity football as a wide receiver. He garnered his first all-state accolade during his sophomore year. Additionally, he led his team to the state semifinals in the subsequent year.

What’s new in NBA 2k24?

NBA 2K24 is set to introduce many changes and additions that have fans eagerly anticipating its release. Among these, ‘Crossplay’ stands out as a significant point of excitement. They have scheduled the game for release on September 8, 2023. Commencing from August 14, they will unveil the game’s different features weekly until September 8.

 

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The game’s graphics upgrade has also ignited considerable enthusiasm among fans. They teased improved player images through Twitter, showcasing refined textures and enhanced lighting.

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With these renditions, fans hope to see a different game landscape this year. Additionally, they eagerly anticipate insights into segments like The W, Mamba Moments, The City, and Season 1.

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As expected, 2K plans to offer exclusive rewards for fans each season and those who pre-order the game.

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Saahil Dhillan

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at Essentially Sports. He has been writing articles and blogs for 5 years now, including those for a sports brand that manufactures knee braces, for a Red Bull athlete in 2019 and for a documentary of an Ultra Running Coach in 2021. There’s plenty Saahil can write about why he likes basketball, having followed the NBA for more than 10 years, but he is most keen on picking out various offense/defense strategies, on/off-court decisions, roster changes in crunch time and other underrated key elements that leave an impact on the scoreboard.
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Saumya Khanduja