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NBA 2K17 Legend Edition is dedicated to Kobe Bryant

The Lakers legend will be celebrated in this year's NBA 2K title.

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To mark the twenty year career of the famous Los Angeles Lakers' player, Kobe Bryant, and with his retirement just around the corner (tonight), 2K announced today that the NBA star will headline NBA 2K17 Legend Edition, and it marks the second time that the popular basketball player will appear on an NBA 2K game cover. This special edition will focus on Bryant's memorable career, with special content in both physical and digital editions. Players who pre-order the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition will receive:

Physical Items:
• Limited-edition Kobe poster;
• Two Kobe Panini playing cards;
• Black Mamba game controller skin.

Digital Content:
• 30,000 Virtual Currency;
• MyTEAM Bundle + (includes 3 packs with guaranteed Kobe limited use card);
• Nike Kobe 11 retirement shoes;
• Kobe #8 Mitchell and Ness jersey;
• Kobe hoodie;
• And, more!

"It's a great honor to partner with 2K on the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition," said Kobe Bryant, whose retirement tonight marks a storied 20-year career. "As I walk off the NBA court for the final time, it's exciting to know my fans can continue to celebrate my lifelong career as a Los Angeles Laker."

Regarding the standard edition; 2K will reveal the cover star of NBA 2K17 during NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals, the $250,000 championship event which will be held next June. The NBA 2K17 Legend Edition will be available on both PS4 and Xbox One. The physical edition will be sold exclusively by GAME in the UK.

The standard edition of NBA 2K17 will launch on all platforms (PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC) in September 2016. Below you can see the amazing trailer dedicated to Kobe Bryant.

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