Who is ready to debate some NBA 2K ratings?
Every year, when the newest version of everyone's favorite basketball video game releases, there are always arguments over which players should be rated higher or lower. And with the release of NBA 2K23, we can finally see who the highest-rated players are in this year's game.
When NBA 2K22's ratings updates closed, James Harden (92 OVR) just edged Devin Booker (91 OVR) for the highest-rated shooting guard in the game. Will Booker's standing as the cover star of NBA 2K23 give him a ratings boost to claim the top spot among everyone at his position?
You can find the highest-rated shooting guards below.
NBA 2K23 SG ratings: Who are the highest-rated shooting guards?
Devin Booker has claimed the top spot as the highest-rated shooting guard in 2K. James Harden is on his tail with an 89 overall rating, while Donovan Mitchell, Paul George and Zach LaVine all come in next at 88 overall.
Rising stars Anthony Edwards (86 OVR) and Tyrese Haliburton (84 OVR) are two shooting guards who saw a sizable boost to their ratings heading into the new season.
| Rank | Player | Team | Overall |
| 1. | Devin Booker | Suns | 91 |
| 2. | James Harden | 76ers | 89 |
| 3. | Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers | 88 |
| Paul George | Clippers | 88 | |
| Zach LaVine | Bulls | 88 | |
| 6. | Bradley Beal | Wizards | 87 |
| 7. | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | 86 |
| 8. | CJ McCollum | Pelicans | 85 |
| 9. | Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers | 84 |
| Tyler Herro | Heat | 84 | |
| 11. | Klay Thompson | Warriors | 83 |
| Fred VanVleet | Raptors | 83 | |
| Jordan Poole | Warriors | 83 | |
| 14. | Jalen Green | Rockets | 82 |
| Josh Giddey | Thunder | 82 | |
| Terry Rozier | Hornets | 82 | |
| Marcus Smart | Celtics | 82 |