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With 14 former Kentucky players participating in the NBA 2K26 Summer League, it is only right for a former Wildcat to grace the cover of basketball's

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The year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues

Another former Kentucky Wildcat will grace the front of the world's most popular basketball video game.  As first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania,

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selected as cover athlete for NBA 2K26

No player in NBA history has signed a contract worth as much per-year money as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just did.   According to ESPN's Shams

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds up his NBA Finals Bill Russell MVP trophy at the end of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs largest per year average salary contract in NBA history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will sign a new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder after leading the team to an NBA championship. According to ESPN NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new NBA record on contract extension with Thunder

A shirtless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a Canadian flag tied around his waist was running through the streets of Oklahoma City on Tuesday.   There

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries the Larry O'Brien trophy as he celebrates with fans as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was running through the streets of OKC during Thunder title parade

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The year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selected as cover athlete for NBA 2K26

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs largest per year average salary contract in NBA history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new NBA record on contract extension with Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was running through the streets of OKC during Thunder title parade

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