NBA 2K23 Updated Player Ratings: Giannis Antetokounmpo Ahead of LeBron James & Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook With Same Ratings as Paolo Banchero Posted on September 7, 2022 by Jack Marks 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. 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. ALSO READ: Is J Cole in the NBA? Rapper’s cover image on NBA 2K23 has fans puzzled 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. READ MORE: Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan graces cover of NBA 2K23 Patrick Beverley has a 79 rating in NBA 2K23 while Russell Westbrook is a 78. How the turntables… 😬 pic.twitter.com/RCLYHHLVFz — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 6, 2022 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. More NBA news: 76ers Furkan Korkmaz Breaks His Silence After Being Assaulted by Georgian Players and 30-Security Officers After a Recent EuroBasket Match “That’s a Fact”: JR Smith Reveals That He Was ‘100%’ Blackballed By the NBA After His 2018 NBA Finals Disaster Philadelphia 76ers, the New Houston Rockets? Daryl Morey Thinks So. Follow our NBA page for more key NBA updates and news