2 days ago
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- Time of India
Did NBA select Bronny James as cover athlete for 2026 edition? Debunking viral post
A recent post on X went viral which stated that Bronny James, the son of four-time champion
, will be the cover athlete for NBA 2026. The post went viral with many Bronny fans speculating whether the news was legit or a rumor.
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Besides, James Junior had just entered the world of the NBA, being the 55th pick of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA draft, which brings to the question of why the league would have a new player as the cover athlete.
Is Bronny James the new cover athlete of NBA 2K26?
The viral post stating that Bronny James will be the cover player for NBA 2026 season was made by a parody account. It means that the news is fake and the MVP's son won't grace the cover page of NBA 2026 edition.
The account that posted the news was NBA Centel which sounds similar to NBA Central, the latter being a legit account known for sharing real-time news to fans. Till now, the fake news has got more than 3 million views, which raises questions as to how a fan can verify whether the news is true or not.
The said parody account has posted various such news on the social media platform, due to which many rumors spread in the past. Though NBA Centel does post some real news, it's hard to differentiate the real ones from the fake posts.
On the other hand, Bronny was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024 which is the same team that his father, the great LeBron James, is a part of. Soon after being drafted, Bronny got the chance of being on the same court as his father, which was one of the most historical moments in the NBA. Seeing the father-duo playing together officially is something that no basketball fan had ever dreamt off.
After Lakers were eliminated from the 2025 season, questions regarding whether the MVP will continue playing were raised. Though James has not confirmed his return to the team, there are speculations regarding the matter. On the other hand, Bronny is trying his best to improve his game and get more opportunities on the court.
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