EA Sports has released their NBA Live roster, consisting of six athletes chosen specifically to represent the title when it launches on November 22 for Xbox One and November 29 for PlayStation 4. The six athletes were chosen in line with the ehtos of "Nothing but Next" which is the mantra of the upcoming title. The list includes five veteran players and one rookie, including cover athlete Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The full list and their accolades can be found listed below.
Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- First overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft
- 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year
- 2012 NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2012 NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP
- 2013 NBA Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout Champion
- 2013 NBA All-Star
- 2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster
- EA SPORT NBA LIVE 14 Cover Athlete
Damian Lillard (Portland Trailblazers)
- Sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft
- 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year
- 2013 NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2013 NBA Skills Challenge Champion
- 2013 NBA Rising Star
- 2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster
Ricky Rubio (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- 2007, 2008, 2009 FIBA European Young Player of the Year
- Fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft
- 2012 NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2012, 2013 NBA Rising Star
John Wall (Washington Wizards)
- First overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft
- 2011 NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2011 NBA T-Mobile Rookie Challenge MVP
- 2012 NBA Rising Star
- 2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster
Kemba Walker (Charlotte Bobcats)
- Ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft
- 2012, 2013 NBA Rising Star
- 2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster
Victor Oladipo (Orlando Magic)
- Second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft
