Player ratings were leaked ahead of the release of NBA 2K24, suggesting who players will want to recruit the most.
Player ratings have been leaked ahead of NBA 2K24’s upcoming release, suggesting who players will want to recruit the most. 2K24’s MyTEAM game mode allows players to recruit from a roster of NBA athletes, build them into an effective team, and take them to the field.
It’s long been one of the most popular game modes, and for good reason: it caters to the needs of fancy teams, and dominating the field with a star-studded squad can be very satisfying. Player ratings are also updated as the NBA season unfolds, for a realistic and up-to-date experience.
But before a player can join an NBA 2K24 team, they must first be ranked. In 2K24, players are ranked numerically based on six stats: Inside Marking, Outside Marking, Athletics, Play, Rebound, and Defending, which are then combined to get an overall score of up to 99.
They also receive Archetypes, descriptors that reflect their unique strengths. Players also receive badges, unique bonuses that grant them special advantages in their areas of expertise.
Building a team isn’t just about selecting the best players, but having a well-staffed squad is an undeniable asset. Among the current NBA players, here are the best of them in 2K24.
10. Shai Gilgeous-Alexandre
With an overall rating of 94 according to stats from 2K Ratings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the NBA 2K24 Top 10 Players list. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who currently plays point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, made his debut for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
In 2K24, he excels at outside scoring and playmaking, but is less reliable when it comes to bouncing. SGA also has high speed and long-lasting stamina, which keeps it going through long matches. As his name suggests, his “Clutch Shooter” badge allows him to be particularly useful in tight situations, increasing his shots when the opposing team has a slight lead late in the game.
9. Damien Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (who has requested a transfer at the time of writing) has a 95 overall rating in NBA 2K24. Lillard was the sixth selection in the 2012 NBA Draft and has remained with the Blazers ever since. In NBA 2K24, Lillard is the best when it comes to outside shooting – his mid-range shooting is one to watch.
Defense is a weak spot for him, so it’s best to use him as an attacking player as an all-around attacking force archetype.
Lillard is also an excellent playmaker with a high passing IQ and ball handling ability. His high stamina and Amped badge also reduce penalties on his shots when fatigued.
8. Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum, power forward and winger for the Boston Celtics, is a great all-around player for any team in NBA 2K24 with a 95 rating. Tatum has pretty consistent stats — his lowest, rebounding, is 78 — but outside shooting is his forte.
With an incredibly high shooting IQ of 98 and the offensive consistency to match, Tatum does his best from long range. However, his layup stat is very high in the inside shot category, and his Blinders and Guard Up badges give him advantages when blocked, while Volume Shooter improves his success rate the more he gets. takes shots.
7. Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry, a longtime point guard and shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors, has an overall rating of 96 in NBA 2K24. His best stat is outside shooting, with ratings in the 90s in all relevant categories and a versatile Offensive Force build.
He’s particularly good at three-point shots, with a 99 rating and the Agent 3 badge, so he can quickly bring a team up with some impressive long-range shots.
He is also a passable playmaker, with great passing accuracy and ball handling. However, he’s not the most balanced player, with a low defensive stat and poor offensive rebound.
6. Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has an overall rating of 96 in NBA 2K24, his first appearance in an NBA 2K game since moving to the Phoenix Suns last year. Playing as a power forward and winger, he excels at outside shooting, but is also a force to be feared inside. In particular, his close and mid-range shots are among his best stats.
With his Blinders, Deadeye, and Guard Up badges, he gets advantages against all types of defenders, though he’s not the ideal pick for defense himself. He also embodies the 2-Way 3-Level playmaker archetype, making him versatile when it comes to passing and ball handling.
5. Lebron James
It’s no surprise to see LeBron James complete the top 5 players in NBA 2K24. A winger and point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron has had a staggering 20-year career of success, and comes into NBA 2K24 with an overall rating of 97.
LeBron is an all-around player, but he excels at close range with a high inside shooting stat boosted by his layup and dunking skills. He has incredible athleticism and superhuman stamina, so he can keep up when his opponents start to tire.
LeBron is a member of the Slashing 2-Way point guard archetype, and his Chase Down Artist badge boosts his blocks while Fearless Finisher improves his contact layups.
4. Joel Embiid
Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has an overall rating of 97 in NBA 2K24. Embiid was the third overall selection in the 2014 NBA draft, where he was selected by the 76ers; he is still playing for them almost a decade later.
Pivotal, he embodies the 2-Way 3-Level Scorer with almost perfectly equal inside and outside shooting stats. Embiid will score points with his powerful close and mid-range shots, but can also hold his own in the keyhole.
He’s not the ideal defender, but his Anchor and Backdown Punisher badges can block shots in the paint and scare advancing opponents.
3. Luka Dončić
NBA 2K22 cover star Luka Dončić returns to NBA 2K24 with an overall rating of 97. A playmaker and winger for the Dallas Mavericks, he’s the perfect inclusion in the All-Around Offensive Force archetype.
Dončić is primarily an outside scorer with a 94 mid-range shot, but he is also a talented playmaker with great passing accuracy and high ball handling.
His Floor General badge gives his teammates a boost when in play, while Space Creator allows him to physically dominate the field. He is also a Volume Shooter, which means the more shots he takes, the more likely he is to get them in.
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks power forward and center Giannis Antetokounmpo also has an overall rating of 97 in NBA 2K24. Born in Greece, he started with the Bucks after the 2013 NBA draft and was the first non-American player to grace the cover of a 2K game in NBA 2K19.
Antetokounmpo’s highest stat is his Athletics – he is fast, strong and has a lot of Stamina. He’s also a great inside scorer, with a 97 layup stat.
A member of the Slashing 2-Way point guard archetype, he has a high passing IQ with decent accuracy and handling. His Bully badge allows him to pass through defenders to finish actions.
1. Nikola Jokic
Fresh off of an incredible performance that saw the Denver Nuggets win their first NBA championship, two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić is the highest ranked player in NBA 2K24 with an overall rating of 97. His best stat by far is his outside shot at 93, although his inside shot isn’t far behind at 90.
He excels at mid-range and distance shots, but can also handle himself in the racket. As a pivot, Jokić has a Diming 3-level scorer build, backed by the Masher badge that boosts his inside layups. Defense is not his strong point, but the Vice Grip badge gives him a bonus immediately after taking the ball.
Of course, these rankings are subject to change. After the start of the NBA season, player performance will affect their stats in 2K24 over the following months – new players could easily break into the top 10 after launch.
It will be interesting to see how the list of top ranked players changes after NBA 2K24 releases on September 8, 2023.
2023-07-20 13:23:17
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