By now most are aware that NBA 2K17 will also be available via special Legend Edition which will have retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. The standard edition of the game will see Paul George of the Indiana Pacers up front.
As mentioned in a prior post, the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition seems to be all about the Black Mamba. It will showcase Bryant in three different poses with the background magnificently donned by the familiar purple accent obviously referencing to his one and only NBA team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Aside from the digital disc copies, also included are 2 Panini Kobe Bryant trading cards which will retail for $79.99. The copy will be available for PS4 and Xbox One owners, per GottaBeMobile.
More than just the cover
Seeing how the Legend edition is all about Kobe Bryant, could there be something more than the purple-accent covers? The word out is that the included story mode feature could very well focus on the “Black Mamba’s” decorated NBA career.
If the “Friction” trailer is any indication, there is a big chance that NBA 2K17 may be doing just that. BitBag singles out how the original jersey (#8) worn by Kobe appeared on screen plus other scenes showing the retired Laker star with his old afro hairdo.
Do take note that NBA 2K did show off old versions of players, Kobe included. While that could still be the case with Kobe possibly on the lineup of old Lakers teams, the fact that his retirement was pretty much hyped could be enough reason to have him as the featured player on NBA 2K17 story mode.
Going through his career, Kobe has obviously done a lot. Everyone knows his scoring prowess highlighted by his 81 points scored against the Toronto Raptors back on Jan. 22, 2006 plus other scoring splurges. Aside from that, there were the NBA titles he helped bring to the Los Angeles Lakers and so on.
With so much achieved, would this be enough to give Bryant that honor? A speculative guess would be more than enough! Check out the trailer below and see for yourself.