The NBA 2K25 top ten player ratings have finally been revealed, and they gathered mixed reactions from the community, surprising many fans and even leaving some upset.
Some of the biggest names in the league are on this list, but their rating or ranking is what is being cause for discussion in the NBA 2K community.
The Joker holds the Throne
For the second straight year, the Denver Nuggets and Servian superstar, Nikola Jokić, is the highest-rated player in the game.
Jokić has a 97 OVR in NBA 2K25. The three-time MVP winner and NBA champion is tied with Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also have a 97 OVR. However, he is considered the highest-rated player in the game by 2K.
This generated a lot of controversy in the community, not because Jokić is the highest rated, but because there are three players tied for the highest rating in the game.
There should be at least a one rating difference between players, otherwise, what are the criteria to define which of the 97 OVR players is the number 1? It's confusing, and NBA 2K fans are rightfully upset about this.
The fact that Jokić rating decreased from a 98 to a 97 is also perplexing. He is one of the best in the league and comes off an MVP season, but somehow he got worse and his rating decreased?
Having many players with the same rating in the top ten makes the ranking confusing, and is something NBA 2K should address. It would make the ranking easier to understand.
Top Ten Players in NBA 2K25
As mentioned above, the top ten players ratings were revealed, and even if many have the same rating, here is how they are ranked:
Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | 97 OVR |
Luka Dončić | Dallas Mavericks | 97 OVR |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Buck | 97 OVR |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 96 OVR |
Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 96 OVR |
LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | 95 OVR |
Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 95 OVR |
Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 95 OVR |
Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | 94 OVR |
Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | 94 OVR |
The fact that Anthony Edwards didn't make the top ten is something most fans are upset about. Edwards had a great season, cementing himself as a superstar in the league, and many fans think he deserved a place in the top ten.
Some fans also argue that Jaylen Brown and even Brunson deserved to make the top 10, and while there are certainly arguments for why that should be the case, it's harder to see them above any of the players in this list.
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