NBA 2K24 ratings tracker: Updated list for top players including Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James

Gilbert McGregor

NBA 2K24 ratings tracker: Updated list for top players including Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James image

After debuting in 1999, NBA 2K is celebrating its silver anniversary with the release of NBA 2K24, the 25th installment of the game. And nothing says an imminent 2K release like the reveal of player ratings.

NBA 2K24 is set to release on Friday, Sept. 8, and to build anticipation, the 2K team has announced the updated ratings for some of the NBA's biggest stars along with in-game captures of their likenesses. In addition to the NBA's stars, there has been a reveal for the cover athlete of the WNBA edition, Sabrina Ionescu, who has a 90 overall rating.

After leading the Nuggets on a historic run to the 2023 NBA title, Finals MVP Nikola Jokic leads the way with a 98 overall rating. Not far behind is a list of stars that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and league MVP Joel Embiid.

Take a look at the NBA 2K24 ratings that have been revealed up to this point and let the debates begin.

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NBA 2K24 player ratings

Beginning with the reveal of the game's top-rated player, NBA 2K began sharing ratings for the game on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

In years past, the 2K team has also responded to players' requests to know their ratings and has given a first look at some of the NBA's premiere rookies by revealing their respective ratings, meaning more ratings are to come ahead of the release.

Find a full list of known ratings up to this point. This list will continue to be updated as more ratings are revealed.

Player Team Rating
Nikola Jokic Nuggets 98
Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks 96
Stephen Curry Warriors 96
Kevin Durant Suns 96
Joel Embiid 76ers 96
LeBron James Lakers 96
Jimmy Butler Heat 95
Luka Doncic Mavericks 95
Jayson Tatum Celtics 95
Devin Booker Suns 94
Kawhi Leonard Clippers 94
Damian Lillard Trail Blazers 94
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder 93
Donovan Mitchell Cavaliers 92
Jaylen Brown Celtics 89
Jamal Murray Nuggets 88
Victor Wembanyama Spurs 84
Scoot Henderson Trail Blazers 78
Bilal Coulibaly Wizards 73
Taylor Hendricks Jazz 73
Keyonte George Jazz 72
Brandin Podziemski Warriors 71

MORE: The Sporting News' ranking of the top 30 players in the NBA

When does NBA 2K24 come out?

The release date for NBA 2K24 is Friday, Sept. 8.

NBA 2K24 editions and prices

2K Sports first revealed that there will be a "Kobe Bryant Edition" and "Black Mamba Edition" of NBA 2K24, with more editions yet to be unveiled. There will likely be at least a "Standard Edition" with the potential of other alternate editions, as shared in years past.

Here is the pricing for each edition, listed in USD:

NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition price

PS5, Xbox Series X price: $149.99

NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition price

PS5, Xbox Series X price: $99.99

NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition price

PS5, Xbox Series X price: $69.99

PS4, XBox One, Steam, Switch price: $59.99

NBA 2K24 WNBA Edition price

PS5, Xbox Series X price: $69.99

Check back for more pricing information for each edition of the game. 

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.