SHAWN WILLIAM PARKER
IN-GAME PA ANNOUNCER FOR THE NBA 2K SERIES
FIVE TITLES. MILLIONS OF PLAYERS. ONE VOICE.
Shawn Parker is the in-game Public Address Announcer for the NBA 2K video game series, having voiced NBA 2K22, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K26, and NBA 2K27 for 2K Sports. His voice is heard by millions of players worldwide every time they step into an NBA arena in the game - calling lineups, announcing substitutions, and delivering the authentic in-arena experience that makes 2K the gold standard in basketball simulation.
His work in the game is a direct extension of his real-world role: Shawn currently serves as the PA Announcer for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, and previously held the same role with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The authenticity 2K Sports brings to the game starts with voices that have actually done this job — in real arenas, in front of real crowds, with real stakes on the line.
FROM THE ARENA TO THE GAME
Recording for NBA 2K is a studio process that draws directly on live announcing instincts. Every player name, every lineup call, every in-game announcement has to carry the same energy and precision as a live NBA game without the crowd, the lights, or the adrenaline to drive it.
That's the discipline Shawn brings to the session: the ability to manufacture presence in a controlled environment and make it feel completely real to the person playing at home.
Audio Producer Brian Buel of 2K Sports has said of working with Shawn: "He consistently brings a degree of professionalism and craftsmanship that makes our game all the more authentic and that much more endearing to our fans."
BRING THAT SAME VOICE TO YOUR PROJECT
The same voice you hear in NBA 2K is available for your commercial, corporate narration, DJ drop, podcast intro, promo reel, or event production. Shawn records from a professional home studio in Charlotte, NC and delivers broadcast-quality audio with fast turnaround. Remote sessions are available via Source Connect, ipDTL, or phone patch.