NBA 2K23’s release is right around the corner, and now it’s finally time to learn the 2K player ratings for your favorite NBA superstar.
It’s arguing time! NBA players wait all year to learn exactly how their previous year’s effort on the court will reflect on their ratings in the next version of NBA 2K23.
Well, that day has finally arrived, and the usual suspects occupy the top of the list, but unlike last year, one player is wearing the crown as the highest-rated player in NBA 2K23, and that’s Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a 97 rating.
Last year, the Greek Freak shared the top spot with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, now they sit behind him, with each of them sharing a 96 rating along with Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Luka Doncic is still at 95, an overall rating he achieved at the end of the NBA season last year after starting at a 94.
The Klaw, Kawhi Leonard, who sat out the entire 2022/23 season as he rehabs from an injury, falls to a 94 overall rating after earning a 95 in NBA 2K22. Deservingly, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, and Jimmy Butler were rewarded for their exceptional play last season and all earned a 93 overall rating in this year’s edition of 2K.
The Top Overall Players in 2K23
Giannis is #1
Agree? #2KRatings pic.twitter.com/IaMYLsopnd
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) September 6, 2022
Morant is at the top when it comes to being one of the best dunkers in NBA 2K23, coming in at a 97 along with New Orleans Pelicans’ superstar Zion Williamson.
The Top Dunkers in the 2K23
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— 2K (@2K) September 6, 2022
Surprisingly, NBA 2K23’s cover athlete, Devin Booker, doesn’t even crack the top 10, sitting at 91 overall rating, something we’re sure he isn’t too pleased with.
Our Cover Athlete @DevinBook is a 91 OVR in 2K23
Reply with your thoughts using #2KRatings pic.twitter.com/cQPEFuDi0N
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) September 6, 2022
Other Ratings
As for this year’s crop of rookies, Orlando Magics’ Paolo Banchero takes top billing along with Jabari Smith Jr.
Top Rookies in #NBA2K23
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— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) September 6, 2022
Of course, you already know who is the best 3-point shooter in NBA 2K23, and it’s none other than Chef Curry, resting comfortably at the top with a 99 rating. His closest competition is his fellow Splash Brother, Klay Thompson, Memphis Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane, Nets’ Kevin Durant, and Clippers’ Luke Kenard, all have 88 3-point ratings.
The Top 3PT Shooters in 2K23
Steph at a 99 #2KRatings pic.twitter.com/3N9T5QE9Si
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) September 6, 2022
Of course, 2K fans and NBA Twitter, and some players are reacting to the 2K ratings drop. Kevin Durant has already chimed in, calling his rating “laughable” and pondering why he isn’t a 99.
Aye @Ronnie2K I’m gonna need an explanation on why I’m not a 99? This has become laughable https://t.co/oySQUtcDP2
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 6, 2022
Klay Thompson also reacted to his 88 rating, and he was not happy.
Klay is livid about his 3-point shooting rating in NBA 2K23
[via @KlayThompson] pic.twitter.com/KLwPsLLP8b
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) September 6, 2022
You can peep more reactions in the gallery below.
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Photo: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K23
1. Spiiiicccyyy
These NBA 2K23 ratings:
Patrick Beverley – 79
Russell Westbrook – 78 pic.twitter.com/MKHhlBJrUk— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) September 6, 2022
2. Interesting
NBA 2K23 Overall Ratings
KD 96
Kyrie 92
Ben 84 pic.twitter.com/qiXzNXDF5G— NetsWorld.org (@NetsWorldOrg) September 5, 2022
3. LOL
How I feel about Westbrook's 2k23 rating pic.twitter.com/KGyhJ6wOPF
— Tiffmo (@Amor_Tiffany) September 5, 2022
4. The actual NBA players would disagree, lol
we're at 2k23 people still can't stop crying about 2k ratings lol
it cannot be emphasized how irrelevant and pointless 2k ratings are
— Pranay (@0nlyHoops) September 6, 2022
5. Oof
Steph Curry doesn’t have a single teammate over 85 overall in NBA 2K23 Ratings.
Stephen Curry – 96
Andrew Wiggins – 84
Draymond Green – 83
Klay Thompson – 83
Jordan Poole – 83Too low for a superteam pic.twitter.com/ShDlBxdEa3
— SplashBrosMuse (@SplashBrosMuse) September 6, 2022
6.
Desmond Bane is tied for the 2nd highest 3-PT rating in 2k23, and it should probably be higher https://t.co/OIfi11KkX2
— Bryson (@BrysonWright3) September 6, 2022
7.
portland trailblazers 2k23 ratings
this is terrible pic.twitter.com/HVPAlB50TM— SHARPE SEASON (@blazersfaithful) September 6, 2022
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