Just before the NBA Finals, rumors linking Victor Wembanyama to the NBA 2K27 cover sparked buzz among fans and revived debate over the so-called 2K curse. As the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks get underway on Wednesday, Victor Wembanyama is set to spearhead the San Antonio Spurs' championship push with expectations soaring around the French phenom.Victor Wembanyama rumored to feature on the cover of NBA 2K27. (Getty Images via AFP)Yet, just ahead of the series, a fresh rumor has generated buzz off the court, with Wembanyama reportedly in line to feature on the cover of NBA 2K27, a development that has sparked discussion among fans.Wembanyama linked to NBA 2K27 coverA popular Instagram account, Hoops Alerts, which has more than 170,000 followers and bills itself as a source for NBA news, rumors, and updates, shared a post on Tuesday afternoon claiming that Wembanyama is set to be featured on the cover of NBA 2K27.Alongside a graphic showing the 7-foot-4 center in Spurs colors on a custom NBA 2K27 cover, the post caption read, “BREAKING: Victor Wembanyama will be the cover athlete of NBA 2K27.”NBA 2K curse talk returnsWhile being chosen as the cover athlete for the game is typically viewed as a prestigious honor, the history of several past cover stars has fueled talk of an "NBA 2K curse," which may explain why some fans are uneasy about the rumors involving Victor Wembanyama.“2K curse. Raptors winning next year stay up,” a social media user wrote in the comments.Another fan reacted,”Ik this better not be the cover.”This story is being updated.Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives.