As a long-time NBA fan and gaming enthusiast, I must admit that the top 10 NBA 2K25 player ratings have me both amazed and amused. With my years of watching these legends grace the court, it’s fascinating to see their skills reflected in these digital versions.
As a basketball enthusiast, I’ve been caught in the whirlwind of discussions about who reigns supreme in the NBA for years now. Is it Nikola Jokic? Could it be Joel Embiid? Or perhaps Luka Doncic? With the highly anticipated release of NBA 2K25 on the horizon, the game has been finalizing its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, and the top 10 were unveiled just yesterday.
After unveiling a lineup of players ranked 100-11 within their top 100, NBA 2K25 has officially disclosed the roster of the top 10 stars in the league.
Based on the recent update, here’s a look at the top 10 players set to kick off the season in NBA 2K25, along with their historical NBA 2K ratings:
NBA 2K25 No. 1 rated player: Nikola Jokic — 97 overall
Following his third MVP title in the 2023-24 season and coming close to pulling off a shocking victory against the United States in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nikola Jokic has been ranked as the top player in NBA 2K25.
Last season, Jokic notched an average of 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.9 blocks for the Denver Nuggets. This exceptional player has been named a six-time NBA All-Star, six times to the All-NBA Team, and three times as MVP. Additionally, he was crowned the 2023 NBA Finals MVP.
In NBA 2K24, Nikola Jokic held the top spot with an overall rating of 98. Here’s a look back at Nikola Jokic’s NBA 2K ratings over time:
In NBA 2K, the overall ratings for each game are as follows:
NBA 2K25 No. 2 rated player: Luka Doncic — 97 overall
In the NBA 2K25 video game, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is ranked an impressive 97 overall. Although he shares this top score with Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Doncic slightly trails him in terms of player attributes, placing him as the second highest-rated player in the game.
Last season, I rocked it for the Dallas Mavericks, making 70 appearances. On average, I put up an impressive 33.9 points, hauled down 9.2 boards, dished out 9.8 assists, and swiped 1.4 steals per game. To top it off, I nailed down 48.7% of my shots from the court and 38.2% from beyond the arc. On January 26, 2024, I set a personal best with an unbelievable 73 points in a victory over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.
In NBA 2K24, Luka Doncic ranked as the seventh best player, commencing the season with an overall rating of 95. Let’s take a look at Luka Doncic’s NBA 2K rating progression over time:
In NBA 2K, the overall ratings for each game have been as follows: NBA 2K24 – 97 overall, a significant improvement from NBA 2K23 with an 95 overall rating, which was also higher than NBA 2K22 and NBA 2K21, both with a 95 overall. The previous year, NBA 2K20 had a 94 overall, while the year before that, NBA 2K19 scored an 87 overall. Going even further back, NBA 2K18 had a 79 overall rating.
NBA 2K25 No. 3 rated player: Giannis Antetokounmpo — 97 overall
As a die-hard basketball fan, I’m thrilled to share that I find myself ranked third among the top players in NBA 2K25. Tied with the stellar talents of Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, I trail slightly behind these two giants in the overall attribute totals. So, while we’re all neck-and-neck in terms of recognition, I’m eagerly looking forward to closing that gap on the court!
Last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo played 73 matches for the Milwaukee Bucks, recording an average of 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 61.1% from the field. In a home victory against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers on December 13, 2023, Antetokounmpo set a new career high by scoring an impressive 64 points, making 20 out of his 28 attempts.
In NBA 2K24, Giannis Antetokounmpo ranked second among all players, starting with an overall rating of 96. Here’s the historical NBA 2K rating for Giannis Antetokounmpo:
As a dedicated gamer, here’s my personal take on the progression of my virtual basketball skills across various NBA 2K series:
NBA 2K25 No. 4 rated player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 96 overall
Over the past two to three years, Oklahoma City Thunder’s standout player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has transformed from a strong performer into an absolute basketball powerhouse. This remarkable progression is reflected in his high ranking as the fourth best player in NBA 2K25, boasting an impressive overall rating of 96.
During the recent basketball season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander consistently delivered impressive statistics. He averaged 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, managing to shoot accurately at 53.5% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range. Notably, Gilgeous-Alexander set an NBA record by scoring over 30 points in 51 games throughout the season.
Last year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came very close to making it into the top 10 in NBA 2K24, beginning with an overall rating of 93. Here’s a look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA 2K ratings history:
In the game ratings for NBA 2K, here’s how they have progressed over the years:
NBA 2K25 No. 5 rated player: Joel Embiid — 96 overall
In the 2023-24 season, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers faced numerous injuries, but when he was on the court, he showed his immense talent. As we approach this year’s game, Embiid, the Sixers’ center, will be evenly matched with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder, both earning an overall rating of 96.
Although he only played in 39 games, Embiid made each appearance count, consistently delivering an impressive average of 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. In a matchup against Victor Wembanyama last season, Embiid set his career-best with a staggering 70 points and added 18 rebounds to his tally.
In the NBA 2K24 game, Joel Embiid was ranked fourth among all players. At the time of its launch last year, Embiid started off with an overall rating of 96. Here’s a look at Joel Embiid’s NBA 2K rating over the years:
NBA 2K24 — 96 overall
NBA 2K23 — 96 overall
NBA 2K22 — 95 overall
NBA 2K21 — 91 overall
NBA 2K20 — 91 overall
NBA 2K19 — 90 overall
NBA 2K18 — 86 overall
NBA 2K17 — 77 overall
NBA 2K16 — 76 overall
NBA 2K15 — 77 overall
NBA 2K25 No. 6 rated player: LeBron James — 95 overall
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that old faithful, the legendary LeBron James, graces us yet again at the sixth spot in NBA 2K25. With his 22nd NBA season just around the corner next month, he holds an impressive overall rating of 95!
This season, LeBron James, in his 21st year in the NBA, was simply remarkable. He consistently delivered an impressive stat line, averaging 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. With a field goal percentage of 54% and a career-best 41% from three-point range, his shooting accuracy was exceptional. Moreover, he achieved 27 double-doubles and an impressive five triple-doubles throughout the season, further cementing his legacy as one of the most enduring players in NBA history.
In the past, LeBron James’ NBA 2K overall rating was below 94 only in the year 2005. Based on his current performance, it seems unlikely that he will see a significant drop in his rating any time soon. Here is the extensive timeline of LeBron James’ NBA 2K ratings:
The total rating for each edition of the NBA 2K video game series, from NBA 2K9 to NBA 2K5.
NBA 2K25 No. 7 rated player: Stephen Curry — 95 overall
In the NBA 2K25 video game ranking, Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors is one of the top seven players, sharing this position with LeBron James from the Lakers. Curry’s impressive performance and game-altering style remain consistent in the NBA 2K franchise’s 26th edition, showcasing his skill on the virtual court.
Stephen Curry had an outstanding season with the Warriors last year, scoring an average of 26.4 points, grabbing 4.5 rebounds, dishing out 5.1 assists, and making 4.8 three-pointers per game on field shooting accuracy of 45% and a remarkable 40.8% from beyond the arc. His exceptional performance earned him the title of Clutch Player of the Year, which he won due to his impressive clutch play!
In crunch situations, where games were decided by just a few points during the last five minutes, Curry topped the league with a remarkable 189 points scored. This was achieved while he maintained a strong field goal shooting percentage of 49.6% and an astounding 45.7% from three-point range.
In the beginning of this season, Stephen Curry’s overall rating stands at 95 points – a mere single point lower compared to where he began in NBA 2K24. Below is a timeline of Stephen Curry’s NBA 2K rating history:
NBA 2K24 — 96 overall
NBA 2K23 — 96 overall
NBA 2K22 — 96 overall
NBA 2K21 — 95 overall
NBA 2K20 — 95 overall
NBA 2K19 — 95 overall
NBA 2K18 — 94 overall
NBA 2K17 — 94 overall
NBA 2K16 — 93 overall
NBA 2K15 — 89 overall
NBA 2K14 — 88 overall
NBA 2K13 — 82 overall
NBA 2K12 — 80 overall
NBA 2K11 — 80 overall
NBA 2K10 — 69 overall
NBA 2K25 No. 8 rated player: Jayson Tatum — 95 overall
In this case, allow me to rephrase it for you: Here’s your cover athlete for NBA 2K25 – none other than Jayson Tatum, fresh off his NBA Championship win! He shares a 95 overall rating with LeBron James from the Lakers and Stephen Curry of the Warriors. Among all Boston Celtics players, he outranks Jaylen Brown who has an overall rating of 92.
In the 2022 season, Jayson Tatum delivered an impressive performance for the Celtics, scoring an average of 36.9 points, grabbing 8.1 rebounds, distributing 4.9 assists, and securing one steal per game. He achieved this while maintaining a field goal percentage of 47.1% and a three-point shooting accuracy of 37.6%.
This summer, Tatum accomplished quite a bit – he won an NBA championship, earned an Olympic gold medal, secured a $395 million contract, welcomed a new child into the world, and graced the cover of NBA 2K25. Not too shabby!
Here is Jayson Tatum’s NBA 2K rating history:
In NBA 2K, the player ratings have increased over time:
NBA 2K25 No. 9 rated player: Kevin Durant — 94 overall
Ninth on our list is the Slim Reaper, Kevin Durant. In NBA 2K25, this Phoenix Suns standout earns an overall rating of 94.
In the 16th season of his NBA career, Kevin Durant continued to amaze, scoring an average of 27.1 points, grabbing 6.6 rebounds, dishing out 5.0 assists, and blocking 1.2 shots per game while shooting at an impressive rate of 52.3% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range. This season marked his highest number of games played since the 2018-19 campaign with the Golden State Warriors, and it was only second to his MVP season in 2013-14 in terms of total games played.
Kevin Durant maintains a spot among the elite, holding an overall rating of 94. Here’s a look at Kevin Durant’s NBA 2K ratings over time:
NBA 2K24 — 96 overall
NBA 2K23 — 96 overall
NBA 2K22 — 96 overall
NBA 2K21 — 95 overall
NBA 2K20 — 96 overall
NBA 2K19 — 97 overall
NBA 2K18 — 96 overall
NBA 2K17 — 93 overall
NBA 2K16 — 91 overall
NBA 2K15 — 95 overall
NBA 2K14 — 95 overall
NBA 2K13 — 94 overall
NBA 2K12 — 92 overall
NBA 2K11 — 91 overall
NBA 2K10 — 82 overall
NBA 2K25 No. 10 rated player: Anthony Davis — 94 overall
Lastly, in the 10th spot, we find Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. This NBA superstar ties with Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns for the 10th highest rated player in NBA 2K25, both earning a total rating of 94.
Similar to Durant, Davis experienced a healthy season this time around, participating in 76 games with the Lakers. This was the highest number of games he’s played during a regular season, and his last season where he played at least 75 games was the 2017-18 season.
Over the course of 76 games with the Lakers, Davis consistently delivered impressive statistics: 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and an astonishing 2.3 blocks per game, all while maintaining a remarkable field goal percentage of 55.6%.
This year, I’ve made it into the top 10 for NBA 2K25 rankings, a spot I nearly claimed last season. Let me share my NBA 2K rating journey over the years:
NBA 2K24 — 93 overall
NBA 2K23 — 90 overall
NBA 2K22 — 93 overall
NBA 2K21 — 95 overall
NBA 2K20 — 94 overall
NBA 2K19 — 94 overall
NBA 2K18 — 94 overall
NBA 2K17 — 90 overall
NBA 2K16 — 92 overall
NBA 2K15 — 98 overall
NBA 2K14 — 79 overall
NBA 2K13 — 79 overall
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That wraps up the top 10 NBA 2K25 player ratings. To summarize the list…
1. Nikola Jokic has an overall rating of 97.
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