The Detroit Pistons celebrated the launch of NBA 2K25 on social media, highlighting their star player, Cade Cunningham, in a mock cover. The real cover features Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum, who had an outstanding 2023-2024 season, leading the Celtics to a top seed and eventually winning the NBA Finals.

Cunningham, with promising stats over his three seasons, received a substantial contract extension from the Pistons, reflecting their high hopes for his growth as a franchise player in the future, akin to Tatum's impact on the Celtics.