You know the release for the latest NBA 2K is right around the corner when ratings start to get revealed and the debates begin.
With NBA 2K23 set to drop on Friday, Sept. 9, the 2K team has begun to announce the latest ratings for the top players in the game. In addition to the top players, they have also revealed the top-rated rookies in this year's game, as well as some other ratings upon each NBA player's request on Twitter.
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took the title as the best player in NBA 2K23, sitting atop the list with a 97 overall rating. There's a large group of players right on his tail, as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are all rated at 96 overall to start the season.
Take a look at the NBA 2K23 ratings that have been revealed so far. Who is rated too high, too low or just right?
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NBA 2K23 player ratings
NBA 2K's official Twitter page has begun to release player ratings, starting with the highest-rated players in the game.
The 2K team is also responding to players who request their ratings, giving fans a few bonus ratings reveals throughout the coming days.
Below, you can find a list of the ratings we know so far. (Note: This is an incomplete list and will be updated as more ratings are revealed.)
| Player | Team | Rating |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | 97 |
| LeBron James | Lakers | 96 |
| Stephen Curry | Warriors | 96 |
| Kevin Durant | Nets | 96 |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | 96 |
| Joel Embiid | 76ers | 96 |
| Luka Doncic | Mavericks | 95 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 94 |
| Ja Morant | Grizzlies | 93 |
| Jayson Tatum | Celtics | 93 |
| Jimmy Butler | Heat | 93 |
| Devin Booker | Suns | 91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | Bulls | 89 |
| Zach LaVine | Bulls | 88 |
| Rudy Gobert | Timberwolves | 88 |
| Zion Williamson | Pelicans | 87 |
| LaMelo Ball | Hornets | 87 |
| Cade Cunningham | Pistons | 84 |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic | 78 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | Rockets | 78 |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder | 77 |
| Keegan Murray | Kings | 76 |
| Jaden Ivey | Pistons | 76 |
When does NBA 2K23 come out?
The release date for NBA 2K23 is set for Friday, Sept. 9.
NBA 2K23 editions and prices
So far, NBA 2K23 has released the names of five editions: the "Standard Edition," the "Michael Jordan Edition," the "Championship Edition," the "WNBA Edition" and the "Dreamer Edition."
Here is the pricing for each edition:
NBA 2K23 Standard Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $59.99
Next-Gen Price: $69.99
NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $99.99
Next-Gen Price: $99.99
NBA 2K23 Championship Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $149.99
Next-Gen Price: $149.99
NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition price
Next-Gen Price: $69.99