I wish I cared about basketball because the coverage I read of NBA 2K11’s Michael Jordan campaign really impressed me. And now this: NBA 2K12 is featuring Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. They hired a terrific sports artist to paint the covers and they’re just gorgeous. At least I can admire the craftsmanship.

NBA 2K12 Cover Adds Magic and Bird to Michael Jordan

When your last game cover features your sport's greatest player ever, what do you do for an encore? If you're 2K Sports, you get three of the greatest players ever. Michael Jordan will return as the cover star for NBA 2K12, and will be joined by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.