NBA 2K16 MyCareer is being done by Spike Lee. James Harden And Stephen Curry are the Cover Athletes

Spike Lee's style, whether exhibited through his 1998 film "He Got Game" starring Ray Allen or through his sideline theatrics at Madison Square Garden, has made the filmmaker and Knicks superfan synonymous with the NBA culture. 

 

Now, he's stepping into the league's virtual reality. 

 According to a leak obtained and substantiated by Polygon, Lee plays a pivotal part in the upcoming NBA 2K16 video game, helping to develop the game's "career mode" for 2K Sports. Though details remain elusive, one can assume that stellar storytelling will accompany the game's career feature in the capable hands of Lee, both artistic and well-connected in NBA circles.

The leak also revealed three NBA superstars who will grace the game's cover: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and James Harden, all displayed beneath a title claiming the game is a "Spike Lee joint." The players will also promote Lee's involvement on their social media channels. 

Looks like Lee, literally, got game. And for the first time in a long time, he will be a big part of a successful franchise.

NBA 2K16, featuring the tagline "Be The Story," is expected to be released in October.

As many fans know, the covers for "NBA 2K14" and "2K15" only featured one player: LeBron James for the former and Durant for the latter. The last time 2K Sports launched multiple covers was back when "2K13" was released, with Derrick Rose, Durant, and Blake Griffith. "2K12" covers had Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

There is still no word from 2K Sports but media outlets believe that "NBA 2K16" will be released in October, the same month its predecessors were released. The studio is expected to officially announce the new title next month. 

NBA 2K16's focus on realism is even greater this year around even adding real cheerleaders and team specific routines in the game.