https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k19-is-getting-an-australia-specific-cover-fo/1100-6460184/

For the first time in the history of the NBA 2K franchise, there will be an Australia-specific cover athlete. 2K Sports announced today that Philadelphia Sixers forward Ben Simmons, who was born in Melbourne, will grace the NBA 2K19 cover in Australia, as well as New Zealand.

Alongside an image of Simmons, the cover features words that have special meaning to the athlete, including "Loyalty," "Family," "Melbourne," "Unstoppable," and "Triple Double." In a statement, Simmons said it is a "huge honour" to be selected as the first-ever Australian cover star for the NBA 2K series.