*UPDATED* NBA 2K23: Everything we know about the new player ratings

*UPDATED* NBA 2K23: Everything we know about the new player ratings
Olivier Dumont Updated on by

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NBA 2K23 will be released this Friday, September 9th and the anticipation hasn’t slowed down one bit. Throughout the month of August and into September, NBA 2K23 has posted loads of content that fans can expect in the new game, providing in-depth reveals on various modes and features they are releasing this year.

After coming off an exciting week where fans got the chance to see what they can expect from modes like MyCAREER and the new, current-gen neighborhood called the G.O.A.T. Boat, NBA 2K23 still has plenty in store for this week leading up to launch. And up next today, is the NBA 2K23 Player Ratings release, finally granting gamers an opportunity to see which players will be best to use this season.

With most of the player ratings officially released, we’re going to explore what we can expect in NBA 2K23 and provide a side-by-side comparison of the Top 10 players from NBA 2K22.

Let’s have a look.

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NBA 2K23: Player Ratings Revealed

The NBA 2K23 ratings have been revealed and there is a lot to chew on as the game release draws nearer. From the expected returning faces, to encouraging risers, to some surprising fallers, NBA 2K23’s new player ratings have provided us quite an accurate depiction of what the league has shaped into with its top stars and players.

With so much content to dig into for NBA 2K23, we’re going to cover the new Top 10 players and additional 80 overalls or higher.

NBA 2K23: Top 10 Player Ratings

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (97 Overall) – Milwaukee Bucks
  2. LeBron James (96 Overall) – Los Angeles Lakers
  3. Stephen Curry (96 Overall) – Golden State Warriors
  4. Kevin Durant (96 Overall) – Brooklyn Nets
  5. Nikola Jokić (96 Overall) – Denver Nuggets
  6. Joel Embiid (96 Overall) – Philadelphia 76ers
  7. Luka Dončić (95 Overall) – Dallas Mavericks
  8. Kawhi Leonard (94 Overall) – Los Angeles Clippers
  9. Ja Morant (93 Overall) – Memphis Grizzlies
  10. Jayson Tatum (93 Overall) – Boston Celtics

NBA 2K23: 90-93 Overall Players

  1. Jimmy Butler (93 Overall) – Miami Heat
  2. Devin Booker (91 Overall) – Phoenix Suns

NBA 2K23: 85+ Overall Players

  1. DeMar DeRozan (89 Overall) – Chicago Bulls
  2. Zach Lavine (88 Overall) – Chicago Bulls
  3. Rude Gobert (88 Overall) – Minnesota Timberwolves
  4. Zion Williamson (87 Overall) – New Orleans Pelicans
  5. LaMelo Ball (87 Overall) – Charlotte Hornets

NBA 2K22: Top 10 player ratings

One of the biggest reference points we can rely when assessing the new ratings, is the Top 10 players NBA 2K22 revealed last year. So much has transpired over this past season. But a handful of the best players from the previous game did land once more in the Top 10 this year seeing how consistent they have been.

With that said, let’s jump right to it and see which players made the Top 10 list in NBA 2K22:

  1. LeBron James (96 Overall)
  2. Kevin Durant (96 Overall)
  3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (96 Overall)
  4. Stephen Curry (96 Overall)
  5. Kawhi Leonard (95 Overall)
  6. Nikola Jokić (95 Overall)
  7. Joel Embiid (95 Overall)
  8. Luka Dončić (94 Overall)
  9. James Harden (94 Overall)
  10. Damian Lillard (94 Overall)

King James will not be returning to the throne as the number one overall player in NBA 2K23. The Greek Freak has claimed the top spot of the Top 10 ratings while Jokić, the two-time MVP Winner, only went up one point with his overall rating.

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