NBA 2K25 January player rating: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, & Evan Mobley stand out

In the gaming world, I just got my hands on the January player ratings update for NBA 2K25 – perfect timing as Season 4 kicks off! It looks like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Evan Mobley are stealing the spotlight this season. The developers have given them a boost in recognition of their outstanding performances and substantial impact on the NBA courts during the ongoing 2024-25 season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns a 98 overall player rating in NBA 2K25

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has proven himself as one of the NBA’s top-tier players, with his leadership propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder to an outstanding 30-6 record, the best in the Western Conference. The team’s unprecedented 15-game winning streak, which was halted by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, emphasizes Gilgeous-Alexander’s significant role within the team.

In these 36 games, our standout point guard has been putting up impressive stats: 31.3 points, 6.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game. He’s also shooting a high percentage – 52.2% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc.

Recognizing his outstanding play and the Thunder’s impressive league performance, NBA 2K has boosted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s overall player rating by one point, putting him at a 98 overall. This ranks him among the best, sharing the top spot with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic as the highest-rated players in NBA 2K25.

Victor Wembanyama rises to 95 overall

In a remarkable turn of events, Victor Wembanyama’s second season has been nothing less than phenomenal, significantly boosting his reputation as one of basketball’s most promising talents. As the focal point for the San Antonio Spurs, he’s consistently delivering impressive stats: 25.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.0 blocks, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. Additionally, he’s demonstrating an exceptional accuracy, with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and a three-point shooting efficiency of 35.4%, across 32 games so far.

In a remarkable feat, Wembanyama has just broken records by becoming the quickest NBA player ever to score 1,000 points, grab 500 rebounds, and block 150 shots. This achievement surpasses milestones previously set by basketball greats like LeBron James, Allen Iverson, and Kevin Durant.

As an ardent basketball fan, I can’t help but be thrilled about Victor Wembanyama’s meteoric rise in NBA 2K25, despite the San Antonio Spurs’ 18-19 record this season. Sitting as the 10th seed in the Western Conference, it’s clear the team isn’t shining right now. However, Wembanyama’s extraordinary individual prowess has catapulted him to a three-point increase in his overall rating, skyrocketing him to a 95 rating. This significant boost places him among the game’s elite top 10 players, further solidifying his status as a potential future superstar and the league’s next big face.

Evan Mobley climbs to 89 overall

This season, Evan Mobley is having an exceptional time on the court, significantly contributing to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ impressive performance. The Cavaliers, who are leading the league with a record of 33 wins and only 4 losses, have been on a remarkable winning streak of 12 games. They even managed to halt the Thunder’s 15-game winning spree this week.

In his career, Mobley is seeing unprecedented success with a personal best in every category: he’s scoring 19.0 points, grabbing 8.8 rebounds, dishing out 3.1 assists, blocking 1.4 shots, and stealing the ball once per game. To top it off, he’s doing all this while maintaining a high shooting efficiency of 57.4% from the field and an impressive 41.4% from beyond the arc.

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my exceptional performances on the court have boosted my NBA 2K25 overall rating by two points, now standing at an impressive 89. Evan Mobley’s consistent impact and Cleveland’s dominant regular season this year have truly set him apart in this month’s ratings update. I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of such a phenomenal team!

Full list of NBA 2K25’s January player ratings update

The January update for NBA 2K25 spotlights the exceptional play of established superstars such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. His leadership skills and impressive scoring abilities have propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to lead the Western Conference rankings. Additionally, it emphasizes Victor Wembanyama’s ongoing rise with his outstanding, record-breaking performances and versatile two-way dominance, which make him a potential generational talent for the San Antonio Spurs. Moreover, the update recognizes breakout seasons from players like Evan Mobley, whose enhanced offensive efficiency and defensive adaptability have contributed significantly to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ outstanding league performance.

Atlanta Hawks

De’Andre Hunter: 83 OVR (+1)
Onyeka Okongwu: 82 OVR (+1)
Bogdan Bogdanović: 79 OVR (-1)
Larry Nance Jr.: 77 OVR (+1)
Garrison Mathews: 77 OVR (+2)
Keaton Wallace: 72 OVR (+1)
Vít Krejčí: 72 OVR (+2)

Boston Celtics

Payton Pritchard: 82 OVR (-1)
Al Horford: 79 OVR (-1)
Sam Hauser: 76 OVR (-1)

Brooklyn Nets

Cameron Johnson: 84 OVR (+1)
Nicolas Claxton: 81 OVR (-1)
Ziaire Williams: 77 OVR (+1)
Jalen Wilson: 75 OVR (-1)
Keon Johnson: 73 OVR (+1)

Charlotte Hornets

Brandon Miller: 82 OVR (-1)
Mark Williams: 82 OVR (+2)
Miles Bridges: 81 OVR (+1)
Isaiah Wong: 70 OVR (+1)

Chicago Bulls

Zach LaVine: 86 OVR (+1)
Josh Giddey: 81 OVR (+1)
Ayo Dosunmu: 78 OVR (-1)
Lonzo Ball: 77 OVR (-1)
Patrick Williams: 77 OVR (+2)
Jevon Carter: 75 OVR (+2)
Matas Buzelis: 73 OVR (-1)

Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland: 89 OVR (+1)
Evan Mobley: 89 OVR (+1)
Jarrett Allen: 88 OVR (+1)
Ty Jerome: 81 OVR (+1)
Dean Wade: 76 OVR (+2)

Dallas Mavericks

Naji Marshall: 80 OVR (-1)
Quentin Grimes: 79 OVR (+2)
Spencer Dinwiddie: 77 OVR (+1)
Dwight Powell: 74 OVR (+1)
Olivier-Maxence Prosper: 72 OVR (+1)

Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray: 84 OVR (+1)
Michael Porter Jr.: 83 OVR (+1)
Aaron Gordon: 82 OVR (-1)
Russell Westbrook: 81 OVR (+2)
Julian Strawther: 76 OVR (-1)

Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green: 82 OVR (-1)
Andrew Wiggins: 81 OVR (-2)
Dennis Schröder: 80 OVR (-3)
Trayce Jackson-Davis: 79 OVR (+2)
Brandin Podziemski: 77 OVR (+1)
Kyle Anderson: 77 OVR (+1)
Buddy Hield: 76 OVR (-4) – largest overall decrease in NBA 2K25’s January player ratings update

Houston Rockets

Jalen Green: 84 OVR (+2)
Amen Thompson: 83 OVR (+1)
Cam Whitmore: 78 OVR (+2)
Steven Adams: 76 OVR (+1)
Jae’Sean Tate: 73 OVR (-1)
Reed Sheppard: 72 OVR (-1)

Indiana Pacers

Pascal Siakam: 88 OVR (+1)
Myles Turner: 84 OVR (+1)
Andrew Nembhard: 80 OVR (+2)
Jarace Walker: 77 OVR (+1)
Thomas Bryant: 73 OVR (+2)

Los Angeles Clippers

James Harden: 86 OVR (+1)
Ivica Zubac: 85 OVR (+2)
Kevin Porter Jr.: 76 OVR (+1)
Terance Mann: 75 OVR (+1)

Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis: 94 OVR (-2)
Austin Reaves: 83 OVR (+2)
Rui Hachimura: 78 OVR (-1)
Dorian Finney-Smith: 77 OVR (-1)
Dalton Knecht: 77 OVR (-1)
Max Christie: 77 OVR (+3)

Memphis Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr.: 89 OVR (+1)
Desmond Bane: 84 OVR (+3)
Zach Edey: 80 OVR (+1)
Jaylen Wells: 79 OVR (+1)
Scotty Pippen Jr.: 79 OVR (+1)
Jake LaRavia: 78 OVR (+1)
Luke Kennard: 76 OVR (+1)

Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler: 86 OVR (-2)
Bam Adebayo: 86 OVR (-1)
Terry Rozier III: 78 OVR (+1)
Kel’el Ware: 74 OVR (+4) – largest overall increase in NBA 2K25’s January player ratings update
Keshad Johnson: 69 OVR (+1)

Let’s take a look at how the player ratings in NBA 2K25 stack up against the recent update from late December, which included Trae Young, Brandon Miller, and Payton Pritchard.

Milwaukee Bucks

Khris Middleton: 83 OVR (+1)
Bobby Portis Jr.: 82 OVR (+1)
Gary Trent Jr.: 77 OVR (+1)
Ryan Rollins: 75 OVR (+2)
Taurean Prince: 74 OVR (-2)

Minnesota Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards: 92 OVR (-1)
Julius Randle: 86 OVR (+1)
Rudy Gobert: 84 OVR (-1)
Mike Conley: 79 OVR (-1)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 77 OVR (-1)
Donte DiVincenzo: 77 OVR (+2)
Josh Minott: 74 OVR (+3)

New Orleans Pelicans

C.J. McCollum: 85 OVR (+1)
Trey Murphy III: 82 OVR (+1)
Jordan Hawkins: 75 OVR (-1)
Daniel Theis: 73 OVR (+2)

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 98 OVR (+1)
Isaiah Hartenstein: 85 OVR (+1)
Luguentz Dort: 80 OVR (-1)
Aaron Wiggins: 79 OVR (+1)
Kenrich Williams: 78 OVR (+1)
Isaiah Joe: 77 OVR (-1)
Ajay Mitchell: 76 OVR (+1)
Jaylin Williams: 76 OVR (+1)

Orlando Magic

Goga Bitadze: 82 OVR (+3)
Anthony Black: 78 OVR (+1)
Tristan Da Silva: 75 OVR (+1)
Caleb Houstan: 74 OVR (+2)
Trevelin Queen: 74 OVR (+7)

Philadelphia 76ers

Paul George: 84 OVR (-2)
Caleb Martin: 77 OVR (+1)
Kyle Lowry: 75 OVR (-1)
Jeff Dowtin: 71 OVR (+1)

Phoenix Suns

Jusuf Nurkić: 78 OVR (-1)
Mason Plumlee: 78 OVR (+1)
Royce O’Neale: 77 OVR (-1)
Josh Okogie: 76 OVR (-1)
Ryan Dunn: 76 OVR (+1)

Portland Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija: 82 OVR (+1)
Shaedon Sharpe: 81 OVR (+2)
Jerami Grant: 79 OVR (-1)
Scoot Henderson: 77 OVR (+2)
Dalano Banton: 75 OVR (-2)

Sacramento Kings

De’Aaron Fox: 89 OVR (+1)
DeMar DeRozan: 86 OVR (-1)
Keon Ellis: 77 OVR (+1)
Trey Lyles: 75 OVR (+2)
Alex Len: 74 OVR (+3)

San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama: 95 OVR (+3)
Harrison Barnes: 78 OVR (-1)
Stephon Castle: 78 OVR (-1)

Toronto Raptors

R.J. Barrett: 85 OVR (-1)
Scottie Barnes: 85 OVR (-1)
Gradey Dick: 81 OVR (-1)
Chris Boucher: 79 OVR (+2)
Ochai Agbaji: 76 OVR (-1)
Bruce Brown: 76 OVR (-1)
Jonathan Mogbo: 75 OVR (-1)
Ja’Kobe Walter: 75 OVR (+1)
Jamal Shead: 71 OVR (+1)

Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen: 85 OVR (+1)
John Collins: 84 OVR (-1)
Collin Sexton: 82 OVR (+3)
Jordan Clarkson: 80 OVR (+1)
Keyonte George: 79 OVR (-1)
Brice Sensabaugh: 78 OVR (+3)
Drew Eubanks: 76 OVR (+1)
Johnny Juzang: 73 OVR (+1)
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk: 73 OVR (+1)

Washington Wizards

Jordan Poole: 83 OVR (+2)
Malcolm Brogdon: 81 OVR (-1)
Kyle Kuzma: 81 OVR (+1)
Alexandre Sarr: 81 OVR (+2)
Corey Kispert: 78 OVR (+2)
Carlton Carrington: 75 OVR (+1)
Justin Champagnie: 75 OVR (+1)
Kyshawn George: 74 OVR (-1)

2025-01-11 02:09