The Process stands on the cover of NBA Live 19
I remember when the Cavs had the first pick of the draft and I wanted them to pick Joel Embiid. Then a certain guy named Lebron James decided to return and it wouldn't have been good to draft someone that wasn't going to play for two years since that player was in win now mode.
Now that he's become a force in the NBA, Mr. Embiid is going to grace the cover of NBA Live 19. For a guy who led his team to the playoffs and made his first All-Star game in only his second season, that's a pretty good list of accomplishments for the young star. And who knows. He might be playing along side the cover athlete for another basketball game this coming season.
NBA Live 19 is going to hit the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 7th, but those who are EA Access members can get an extra 10 hours in early starting August 31st as well as get 10% off.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 26, 2018 – Last night at the NBA Awards, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed Joel Embiid as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS™ NBA LIVE 19, adding to the accolades he has achieved over the past few years. Embiid was the third overall pick of the NBA Draft 2014 presented by State Farm, and claimed a spot on the All-Star roster for the first time this season. He also led his team to their first playoff appearance since 2012 while averaging nearly 23 points and 11 rebounds a game.
“Joel is a perfect fit to grace the cover of NBA LIVE 19,” said Joshua Rabenovets, Senior Brand Director at EA SPORTS. “He is the voice of the new wave of basketball players and his on-court dominance, creative personality, and love for the fans made him an ideal choice for this year's game.”
“It’s great, it’s amazing. I’m thankful for this opportunity, especially as a basketball player,” Embiid said. “You work so hard because you have goals in life, you want to be in the Hall of Fame but also, being on the cover of a video game is something I’ve always dreamed of and I’m happy to be in this position.” Read the rest of the interview here.
NBA LIVE 19 will empower players to build their squad and take on the world, one court at a time. Embiid will be joined by several other prolific ballers that will revealed over the coming weeks, each of which has a special connection to NBA LIVE. Stay tuned for the next reveal in The Streets, coming early July.
Players who need even more basketball in their lives can also check out NBA LIVE Mobile, available as free-to-download** on the App Store and Google Play.
NBA LIVE 19, is developed by EA Tiburon and will be available worldwide September 7 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
EA Access members receive an additional 10 percent discount*** when they purchase a digital version of NBA LIVE 19, on Xbox Live. Subscribers can also enjoy up to 10 hours of play time as part of the Play First Trial on, August 31st.
