Today, we’ve decided to take a look at the players with the best average ratings in NBA 2K history across their various appearances in the game. It shouldn't come as a surprise who finishes first on this list, as LeBron James has been one of the best players in the world for the past 20 years.
However, after James, things get interesting. We'll give you a hint: Another Los Angeles Lakers legend finishes second on the list. Also, a young French alien has sneaked his way into the top 10 after just three seasons in the NBA.
1. LeBron James
Average rating: 95.42
Highest rating: 99 on 2K9 and 2K14
Lowest rating: 78 on 2K4
2K seasons: 24
2. Kobe Bryant
Average rating: 94.94
Highest rating: 99 on 2K5 and 2K9
Lowest rating: 85 on 2K16
2K seasons: 17
3. Tim Duncan
Average rating: 93.35
Highest rating: 99
on 2K4 and 2K6
Lowest rating: 84 on 2K12
2K seasons: 17
4. Luka Doncic
Average rating: 92.44
Highest rating: 97 on 2K25
Lowest rating: 79 on 2K19
2K seasons: Nine
5. Kevin Durant
Average rating: 92.35
Highest rating: 97 on 2K19
Lowest rating: 80 on 2K8
2K seasons: 20
6. Allen Iverson
Average rating: 91.83
Highest rating: 97 on 2K
Lowest rating: 80 on 2K11
2K seasons: 12
7. Victor Wembanyama
Average rating: 91.50
Highest rating: 97 on 2K27
Lowest rating: 84 on 2K24
2K seasons: Four
7. Shaquille O'Neal
Average rating: 91.50
Highest rating: 99 on 2K2
Lowest rating: 77 on 2K11
2K seasons: 12
9. Kevin Garnett
Average rating: 90.88
Highest rating: 99 on 2K1, 2K5, 2K6 and 2K9
Lowest rating: 76 on 2K16
2K seasons: 17
10. Anthony Davis
Average rating: 90.53
Highest rating: 95 on 2K21
Lowest rating: 79 on 2K13 and 2K14
2K seasons: 15
11. Michael Jordan
Average rating: 90.50
Highest rating: 93 on 2K2
Lowest rating: 88 on 2K3
2K seasons: Two
12. Nikola Jokic
Average rating: 90.42
Highest rating: 98 on 2K24 and 2K26
Lowest rating: 68 on 2K16
2K seasons: 12
13. Stephen Curry
Average rating: 90.22
Highest rating: 96 on 2K22, 2K23, and 2K24
Lowest rating: 69 on 2K10
2K seasons: 18
14. Dwyane Wade
Average rating: 90.13
Highest rating: 98 on 2K7
Lowest rating: 74 on 2K4
2K seasons: 16
15. Chris Paul
Average rating: 89.85
Highest rating: 99 on 2K9
Lowest rating: 77 on 2K6
2K seasons: 20
16. Kawhi Leonard
Average rating: 89.81
Highest rating: 97 on 2K20
Lowest rating: 72 on 2K12
2K seasons: 16
17. Jayson Tatum
Average rating: 89.80
Highest rating: 95 on 2K24 and 2K25
Lowest rating: 77 on 2K18
2K seasons: 10
18. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Average rating: 89.50
Highest rating: 97 on 2K21, 2K23, 2K25 and 2K26
Lowest rating: 60 on 2K14
2K seasons: 14
19. Chris Webber
Average rating: 89.00
Highest rating: 95 on 2K2
Lowest rating: 79 on 2K8
2K seasons: Nine
20. Joel Embiid
Average rating: 88.77
Highest rating: 96 on 2K23 and 2K24
Lowest rating: 76 on 2K16
2K seasons: 13
21. Kyrie Irving
Average rating: 88.63
Highest rating: 93 on 2K19
Lowest rating: 81 on 2K12
2K seasons: 16
22. Donovan Mitchell
Average rating: 88.40
Highest rating: 93 in 2K26 and 2K27
Lowest rating: 75 in 2K18
2K seasons: 10
23. Karl-Anthony Towns
Average rating: 88.33
Highest rating: 93 in 2K27
Lowest rating: 78 in 2K16
2K seasons: 12
24. Jason Kidd
Average rating: 88.29
Highest rating: 96 in 2K1
Lowest rating: 77 in 2K12
2K seasons: 14
25. Gary Payton
Average rating: 88.25
Highest rating: 97 on 2K1 and 2K2
Lowest rating: 73 on 2K7
2K seasons: Eight
26. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Average rating: 88.11
Highest rating: 98 in 2K26
Lowest rating: 73 in 2K19
2K seasons: Nine
27. Damian Lillard
Average rating: 87.93
Highest rating: 94 on 2K21 and 2K22
Lowest rating: 70 on 2K13
2K seasons: 15
28. Anthony Edwards
Average rating: 87.86
Highest rating: 95 in 2K26 and 2K27
Lowest rating: 77 in 2K21
2K seasons: Seven
29. Karl Malone
Average rating: 87.80
Highest rating: 95 on 2K1
Lowest rating: 84 on 2K3 and 2K4
2K seasons: Five
30. Tracy McGrady
Average rating: 87.77
Highest rating: 98 on 2K5
Lowest rating: 69 on 2K12
2K seasons: 13
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