Who appears on the Naismith Hall of Fame Edition cover of NBA 2K25?

Vince Carter appears on the Naismith Hall of Fame Edition cover of NBA 2K25. The edition honors Carter, whose spectacular career made him one of basketball’s most recognizable stars.

Carter entered the NBA in 1998 and became famous for his explosive dunks, especially after winning the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest. He spent much of his early career with the Toronto Raptors and later played for teams including the New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings.

The Hall of Fame Edition was one of several NBA 2K25 cover versions. Jayson Tatum appeared on the Standard and All-Star editions, while A’ja Wilson fronted the WNBA Edition. That variety can cause confusion, since the game had different cover athletes rather than one universal cover star.

Carter was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024, shortly after NBA 2K25’s release. His longevity was also unusual: he played 22 NBA seasons, the most in league history at the time.