There's no denying the NBA 2K brand received a massive boost with Michael Jordan joining its roster and gracing the cover for NBA 2K11, which means it makes perfect sense 2K Sports would want to bring him back for NBA 2K12.

However, the team have decided to one-up themselves, this year offering up three unique covers for the brand featuring Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, each created as a stand-alone artwork celebrating their respective legacies within the NBA.

Each design will be available across PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, and you can get a better look at them by clicking the thumbnails below.

"Bringing Michael Jordan to the virtual hardwood last year was a huge success for NBA 2K11, but we didn’t want to stop there,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports via press release. “We’re bringing His Airness back to the NBA 2K franchise again as part of a multi-year extended partnership, along with two other legendary icons – Larry Bird and Magic Johnson – for a special cover athlete collection representing some of the NBA’s greatest heroes.”

NBA 2K12 is due for PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2 and PSP this October 7.