NBA 2K22 has opted to pay tribute to the former professional basketball player who Utah basketball fans may recognize.

The story: Cincinnatus Powell, who was a player with Utah Stars, was named as the new reward. Utah Stars, was named as the NBA 2K22's new Unlimited prize in MyTeam mode.

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who are Cincinnatus Powell? He is known as "Cincy" as well as "The Big C," Powell is a star in basketball background, as per Basketball Reference.

He played in 599 games during his entire career as a player of the American Basketball Association.

Powell who played in his college football in the University of Portland, competed professionally with the Dallas Chaparrals, Kentucky Colonels, Utah Stars, and the Virginia Squires, 2K said in the press release.

Utah Stars: During his time with the Utah Stars, Powell played an average of 83 games. He scored 12.2 scores, 5.1 rebound along with 1.7 assists per game throughout that time, as per Basketball Reference.

Powell was the victim of an Stars "fan who smacked him with her purse during the championship games in Salt Palace," according to the Deseret News.

Another thing to point: Powell may be the family's first cousin the former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell.

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