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Scott Cole will host the event once again, as will Malik Fort, broadcaster and Nba 2k22 Mt esports host, Autumn Johnson, 2K League sideline reporter and Ms.Basketball the sports host. The 2021 draft will stream live via the 2K League Twitch channel and YouTube channel beginning on March 13 at 6pm CT. Video games are an effective tool for promoting women's basketball

Candace Parker was recently featured on the cover of NBA2K22. Her ex- Los Angeles Sparks teammate and coach, Lisa Leslie, paved the way when she was included in Backyard Basketball in 2001. The following are the results of her inclusion, and how Parker's dedication to her sport will lead to more exposure.

Candace Parker was chosen to be the host of NBA2K22. This marks the first time a female basketball player has achieved this distinction. It was actually her Los Angeles Sparks teammate and mentor Lisa Leslie who paved the way for women's representation in basketball games. Leslie was an Humungous Entertainment's Backyard Basketball player (2001) before the release of PlayStation 5 and 3.

While it was Kevin Garnett, the Minnesota Timberwolves' basketball player, that graced the original Backyard Basketball cover, Leslie was also featured in the game. You can play as Garnett or as her.

Houston Comets stars Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes both missed the 2001 WNBA season. Cooper retired following the 2000 season with a record of two MVPs and four-time champion. She returned in 2003. Swoopes was also part of the four championships and was the league's reigning MVP. She was not able to buy 2k22 mt return in 2001 due a torn anterior cruciate ligament.