For basketball fans, the annual release of “NBA 2K” is as important an appointment as that of “FIFA” is for all football enthusiasts. “NBA 2K23” is finally out and lets you dribble and dunk. This guide explains which players work best with the ratings.
NBA 2K23: Best Players
While some of the top players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant haven’t changed, there are numerous new faces in basketball’s major leagues.
NBA 2K23: Best PG Players
PG stands for Point Guard. That’s the playmaker in basketball. OVR stands for Overall Rating.
- Stephen Curry: Golden State Warriors – 96 OVR
- Luka Doncic: Dallas Mavericks – 95 OVR
- Ja Morant: Memphis Grizzlies – 93 OVR
- Chris Paul: Phoenix Suns – 90 OVR
- Trae Young: Atlanta Hawks – 90 OVR
- Damian Lillard: Portland Trail Blazers – 89 OVR
- Kyrie Irving: Brooklyn Nets – 89 OVR
- LaMelo Ball: Charlotte Hornets – 87 OVR
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Oklahoma City Thunder – 87 OVR
- Darius Garland: Cleveland Cavaliers – 87 OVR
NBA 2K23: Best SG Players
SG stands for Shooting Guard. Usually these are long-distance throwers.
- Devin Booker: Phoenix Suns – 91 OVR
- James Harden: Philadelphia 76ers – 89 OVR
- Donovan Mitchell: Cleveland Cavaliers – 88 OVR
- Paul George: Los Angeles Clippers – 88 OVR
- Zach LaVine: Chicago Bulls – 88 OVR
- Bradley Beal: Washington Wizards – 87 OVR
- Anthony Edwards: Minnesota Timberwolves – 86 OVR
- C. J. McCollum: New Orleans Pelicans – 85 OVR
- Tyrese Haliburton: Indiana Pacers – 84 OVR
- Tyler Herro: Miami Heat – 84 OVR
NBA 2K23: Best SF Players
SF stands for Small Forward. This takes the position of a winger.
- LeBron James: Los Angeles Lakers – 96 OVR
- Kawhi Leonard: Los Angeles Clippers – 94 OVR
- Jimmy Butler: Miami Heat – 93 OVR
- DeMar DeRozan: Chicago Bulls – 89 OVR
- Jaylen Brown: Boston Celtics – 87 OVR
- Khris Middleton: Milwaukee Bucks – 86 OVR
- Brandon Ingram: New Orleans Pelicans – 86 OVR
- R.J. Barrett: New York Knicks – 84 OVR
- Andrew Wiggins: Golden State Warriors – 84 OVR
- Michal Bridges: Phoenix Suns – 83 OVR
NBA 2K23: Best PF Players
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now one of the absolute elite of the NBA.
PF stands for Power Forward. These attacking players should win and sink balls.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Milwaukee Bucks – 97 OVR
- Kevin Durant: Brooklyn Nets – 96 OVR
- Jayson Tatum: Boston Celtics – 93 OVR
- Anthony Davis: Los Angeles Lakers – 90 OVR
- Zion Williamson: New Orleans Pelicans – 87 OVR
- Domantas Sabonis: Sacramento Kings – 86 OVR
- Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors – 86 OVR
- Evan Mobley: Cleveland Cavaliers – 84 OVR
- Scottie Barnes: Toronto Raptors – 84 OVR
- Years Jackson Jr.: Memphis Grizzlies – 83 OVR
NBA 2K23: Best C Players
C stands center. This is usually the tallest player on the team and should ensure ball conquest with his central presence in attack and defense.
- Joel Embiid: Philadelphia 76ers – 96 OVR
- Nikola Jokic: Denver Nuggets – 96 OVR
- Karl-Anthony Towns: Minnesota Timberwolves – 89 OVR
- Rudy Gobert: Minnesota Timberwolves – 88 OVR
- Bam Adebayo: Miami Heat – 87 OVR
- DeAndre Ayton: Phoenix Suns – 85 OVR
- Kristaps Porzingis: Washington Wizards – 85 OVR
- Jarret Allen: Cleveland Cavaliers – 85 OVR
- Robert Williams III: Boston Celtics – 85 OVR
- Clint Capela: Atlanta Hawks – 84 OVR
NBA 2K23: Beste Rookies
Rookies are young players who have been signed by an NBA team for the first time.
- Paulo Banchero: Orlando Magic – 78 OVR
- Jabari Smith Jr.: Houston Rockets – 78 OVR
- Chet Holmgren: Oklahoma City Thunder – 77 OVR
- Kegan Murray: Sacramento Kings – 76 OVR
- Jaden Ivey: Detroit Pistons – 76 OVR
