Here are the 15 players NBA 2K27 rated ahead of LeBron James, ending NBA star's absurd streak
Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic share the top rating, while LeBron James lands 16th with a 91 overall score.
- On Monday, NBA 2K27 revealed its top-rated players ahead of the September 4, 2026 release, with Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tied at 98 overall.
- This year sees two players tied for the highest overall rating of 98 out of 100, marking a competitive peak for the annual video game title as basketball fans await the franchise's September launch.
- Following the 98-rated leaders, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, and Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo each received 97 ratings; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards follow with 96 ratings.
- Ranking 16th overall with a 91, forward LeBron James received his lowest score since his second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers; Knicks supporters expressed frustration over Brunson being ranked below Doncic and Antetokounmpo.
- Changes to player ratings occur throughout the season, as the most important aspect of NBA 2K is that they remain dynamic; players like guard Tyrese Maxey and forward Jalen Johnson saw their ratings rise last season after emerging as bigger stars.
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At the top of the relevant list is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who receives a rating of 97 in the NBA 2K27 version.
NBA 2K27 Reveals Current NBA Top 10 Rated Superstars
The annual NBA 2K video game release sees basketball fans curious to see which players will have the highest overall rankings in the game. This year sees two players tied for the highest overall rating of 98 out of 100. Reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and former three-time MVP Nikola Jokic each have claim to […] The post NBA 2K27 Reveals Current NBA Top 10 Rated Superstars appeared first on HEAVY.
Here are the 15 players NBA 2K27 rated ahead of LeBron James, ending NBA star's absurd streak
James has lived in the upper echelon of 2K's ratings for the better part of two decades. In 2026, however, his rating dropped precipitously — at least when compared to his peak.
2K Sports has unveiled the scores of the top 100 NBA 2K27 players, expected on September 4. Victor Wembonyama is now one of the top rated players in the game, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. It has become one of the little rituals of the late summer. As the new NBA 2K opus approaches the release, the scores attributed to the players inevitably fuel the discussions. Too high? Too low? Underrated? Overrated? For NBA 2K27, three…
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