"Locked in early" - Kevin Durant shouts out Ronnie 2k for getting early access of NBA 2K25

On Tuesday, Kevin Durant revealed that he was gifted an early access pass to NBA 2k25. While the game is scheduled to release on Sep. 6, fans who preorder will have a chance to access the game early on Wednesday morning (Sep. 4). In a post on his Instagram story more than 24 hours before NBA 2k25's early access release, he revealed that he was already online and ready to go.

Duran wrote in the caption that the managing director of 2k Games, Ronnie 2k himself, gave him an early access code. From the looks of things, the two-time NBA champ wasn't the only notable name who received an extra early access code.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ronnie 2k revealed that rapper Lil Yachty was also online and looking for a squad after the rapper posted on his Instagram story showing that he is also locked in after receiving an extra early access code.

In addition, Ronnie 2k revealed earlier in the day that a number of special guests, including NBA star LaMelo Ball, and NFL linebacker Micah Parsons, who won the MVP of the 2024 Celebrity All-Star Game, will be in The City on Wednesday.

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Looking at the latest NBA 2k25 news from Ronnie 2k after Kevin Durant posted about extra early access

On Wednesday morning, Ronnie 2k posted that the Closed Creator Tip-Off was set to begin at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT). In addition to NBA stars Kevin Durant and LaMelo Ball, The Closed Creator Tip-Off will feature several other notable players and content creators.

As Ronnie 2k explained, fans who are eager to see all the latest updates regarding the Closed Creator Tip-Off can follow along on his Instagram story for news and updates.

Following his initial post letting fans know about the pre-launch event, Ronnie 2k revealed that Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray and budding young Hornets star Brandon Miller are also loading into the new game as part of its extra early access event.

In a series of posts made on his Instagram story, Ronnie 2k shared posts from a number of creators and celebrities who are all joining in on the Closed Creator Tip-Off.

Content creator Kris London was one of the creators featured on Ronnie's story, as well as music producer London On Da Track and rapper Sheck Wes.

With extra early access underway, it's only a matter of time before fans will be able to join the party alongside their favorite pros.