NBA 2K23 Updated Player Ratings: Giannis Antetokounmpo Ahead of LeBron James & Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook With Same Ratings as Paolo Banchero

The release day for NBA 2K23 is set for September 9, 2022. Devin Booker serves as the lead cover athlete for the regular and Digital Deluxe Editions, while Michael Jordan serves as the major cover athlete for the Michael Jordan Edition and Championship Edition.

There is a lot to see before the release of NBA 2K23 on September 9th, which is just around the corner. It’s challenging to assign a player a single number to represent their worth, yet this is a requirement of the game.

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When the ratings start to come out and the discussions start, you know the release of the most recent NBA 2K is just around the corner. The 2K team has started releasing the most recent ratings for the top players in NBA 2K23, which is about to be released.

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Updates ratings – NBA 2K23

Following are the updated ratings of some players for the upcoming game. Please note that this is not the full list.

Player Team Rating
Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks 97
LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers 96
Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 96
Kevin Durant Brooklyn Nets 96
Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets 96
Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers 96
Luka Doncic Dallas Mavericks 95
Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers 94
Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies 93
Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics 93
Jimmy Butler Miami Heat 93
Devin Booker Phoenix Suns 91
DeMar DeRozan Chicago Bulls 89
Zach LaVine Chicago Bulls 88
Rudy Gobert Minnesota Timberwolves 88
Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans 87
LaMelo Ball Charlotte Hornets 87
Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons 84
Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic 78
Russell Westbrook Los Angeles Lakers 78
Chet Holmgren Oklahoma City Thunder 77
Keegan Murray Sacramento Kings 76
Jaden Ivey Detroit Pistons 76

The best player in NBA 2K23 is Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, who is ranked first overall with a rating of 97. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, and Joel Embiid are all ranked at 96 overall to begin the season, so there is a sizable group of players immediately behind him.

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Russell Westbrook, who received a 78, is on the opposite end of the spectrum. Quite a letdown for the 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player, but anticipated considering the Lakers’ lackluster season and the controversy that has surrounded him ever since he joined the organization.

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