The Icon System allows you to model your custom player after legendary and current NBA stars, unlocking specific abilities and "swag" as you progress. Current NBA Icon Classic NBA Icon Kevin Durant (The Reaper) Larry Bird (The Legend) Wing Scorer DeMar DeRozan (The Assassin) Vince Carter (Vinsanity) Wing Defender Kawhi Leonard (The Claw) Scottie Pippen (Pip) Playmaker LeBron James (The King) Magic Johnson (Magic) Slasher Russell Westbrook (The Beast) Allen Iverson (The Answer) Rim Protector Anthony Davis (The Brow) Dikembe Mutombo (Mount Mutombo) Table data sourced from Wikipedia and EA News . Elite Rosters & Ratings
In a push for basketball culture, NBA Live 19 introduced , allowing players to face and recruit celebrities to their squad: Nombres NBA Live 19
Anthony Davis (94 OVR), Joel Embiid (92 OVR), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (90 OVR). The Icon System allows you to model your
At the game's peak, these were some of the highest-rated names featured: At the game's peak, these were some of
James Harden (94 OVR) and Klay Thompson (91 OVR).
The game prominently featured then-rookies Luka Dončić , DeAndre Ayton , and Trae Young in the NBA Combine mode. Celebrity & Creator Cameos