NBA 2K25 is full of fan-favorite basketball players from across all different eras, but some notable names appear to be missing from the latest release. Many of these absences have caused significant outrage among players who were hoping to continue playing with their favorite iconic team members. With the ability to play as numerous NBA stars from across different eras and across leagues, there are many who deserve to be included in 2K Games' beloved franchise.

There are many reasons as to why NBA 2K removes players from the roster. If a player retires, dies, or simply chooses not to want their likeness to be used by others anymore, then the company officially loses its rights to feature that player in the game. While there is always the chance that the removed players can be added in later on in the future, there are some names that have been noticeably...