The gaming and basketball worlds collide every August when 2K Sports releases its highly anticipated player ratings for the upcoming NBA 2K25 Player Ratings Leak season. This year’s NBA 2K25 Player Ratings Leak has sparked more debate than ever before, with several superstar players reportedly furious about their virtual counterparts’ evaluations. We’ve obtained exclusive access to the complete leaked ratings and break down all the must-know details.
Top 10 Highest-NBA 2K25 Player Ratings Leak
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Nikola Jokić – 98 OVR (▲1 from 2K24)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo – 97 OVR (▼1)
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Luka Dončić – 96 OVR (▲1)
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Joel Embiid – 95 OVR (▼1)
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Stephen Curry – 95 OVR (▬)
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Jayson Tatum – 94 OVR (▲1)
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Kevin Durant – 94 OVR (▼1)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 93 OVR (▲3)
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Victor Wembanyama – 92 OVR (▲5)
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Devin Booker – 91 OVR (▲1)
According to NBA NewsZ, several players have already reached out to 2K Sports to dispute their ratings, with one All-Star reportedly threatening to boycott promotional appearances.
Most Controversial Ratings
Biggest Snubs
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LeBron James (90 OVR) – First time below 95 since 2007
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Anthony Davis (89 OVR) – Despite elite 2024 playoffs
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Zion Williamson (85 OVR) – 8-point drop from last year
Most Questionable Boosts
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Victor Wembanyama (+5) – Largest year-to-year jump ever
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Chet Holmgren (87 OVR) – Higher than Bam Adebayo
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Jalen Brunson (89 OVR) – Now rated above Trae Young
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Point Guards
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Stephen Curry – 95
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Luka Dončić – 96 (listed as PG)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 93
Hot Take: Ja Morant’s 87 OVR after suspension seems overly punitive given his pre-incident dominance.
Shooting Guards
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Devin Booker – 91
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Donovan Mitchell – 90
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Anthony Edwards – 89
Notable: Klay Thompson’s 83 OVR marks his first sub-85 rating since 2013.
Small Forwards
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Jayson Tatum – 94
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Kevin Durant – 94
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Kawhi Leonard – 90
Controversy: Jimmy Butler’s 88 OVR seems low for a perennial playoff performer.
Rookie Class Ratings
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Zaccharie Risacher – 78 OVR
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Alex Sarr – 77 OVR
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Reed Sheppard – 76 OVR
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Bronny James – 69 OVR
Insiders at NBA NewsZ report NBA 2K25 Player Ratings Leak deliberately underrated Bronny to avoid accusations of favoritism, which ironically created more controversy.
Most Improved Players
These year-to-year jumps stand out:
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Derrick White (+6 to 85)
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Jalen Williams (+7 to 86)
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Paolo Banchero (+5 to 87)
Defensive Ratings Analysis
Top 5 Defenders:
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Rudy Gobert – 96
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Bam Adebayo – 94
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Evan Mobley – 93
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Victor Wembanyama – 92
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Giannis Antetokounmpo – 90
Notable Omission: Draymond Green’s 88 DEF seems suspiciously low for the reigning DPOY runner-up.
Signature Animations & Badges
Exclusive details about player-specific moves:
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Wembanyama gets new “Alien Reach” layup package
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Curry retains only 99 3PT rating in game
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Jokić adds “Sombor Shuffle” signature badge
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Bronny James gets “Legacy Defense” bronze badge
Community Reaction
The ratings have sparked intense debate:
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Players: Donovan Mitchell tweeted “” in apparent response
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Fans: #Fix2KRatings trending on Twitter
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Analysts: Charles Barkley called ratings “disrespectful” to vets
2K’s Response to Backlash
2K Sports released this statement:
“Ratings are dynamic and will be updated throughout the season based on real-world performance. We encourage feedback but stand by our evaluation process.”
How Ratings Compare to Real NBA Salaries
Interesting disparities emerge:
| Player | 2K Rating | 2024-25 Salary | Rating Rank | Salary Rank |
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| Jokić | 98 | $51.4M | 1 | 3 |
| Curry | 95 | $55.7M | 5 | 1 |
| Wemby | 92 | $12.2M | 9 | 125 |
Final Verdict: Fair or Foul?
While 2K generally nailed the top-end ratings (Jokić, Giannis, Luka), several middle-tier players received questionable evaluations that seem more focused on generating buzz than reflecting reality. The annual ratings debate is clearly part of 2K’s marketing strategy, ensuring the conversation continues until (and beyond) the game’s September 6 release date.
For continuous coverage of NBA 2K25 Player Ratings Leak updates and real basketball analysis, visit NBA NewsZ – your ultimate source for authentic NBA insights.
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