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How the 2K25 Ratings Work
Get cheap 2K25 MT here on U7BUY! Before going into the ratings for each of the top NBA players, we first need to understand how the ratings work for the first place and what each rating means. With each NBA player 2K25, we will go over three categories which are their overall rating, 3-Pointer rating, and their Driving Dunk rating. We will also go over a little on their individual stats but let’s look at what these categories mean first.
3-Pointer Rating
The 3-Pointer rating estimates how well a player is at scoring when at the 3-Pointer line. The higher the rating, the more likely that the player who scores here will succeed. It will also tell you how well the player has done at this type of scoring in the past and will therefore better determine if he will be with your team now.
Driving Dunk Rating
The Driving Dunk rating is similar to the 3-Pointer rating, but just a different way of scoring. Driving Dunks are when a player is dribbling the ball before successfully scoring. Having the rating high can mean that the player is incredibly quick on their feet when it comes to taking the ball from one side to the other. Many NBA 2K25 players may even prefer this rating to be higher than the 3-Pointer depending on what they prefer.
Overall Rating
A player’s overall rating takes into account the total 3-Pointer and Driving Dunk ratings while also looking at the individual stats of the player. Due to this, most NBA players will be primarily looking at the overall rating first to get a good idea as to how the player they’re picking will play on their team before checking the details.
The Top 10 NBA 2K25 Players
Now that we have gone over fully as to what each type of rating for the NBA players means, we can move on to the full top 10 ranking itself. Each NBA player will have their name, ratings, and a bit more detail on their individual stats to explain why they’re in the ranking that they’re in.
1. Nikola Jokic
- Overall – 97
- 3-Pointer – 80
- Driving Dunk – 75
Nikola Jokic is a Danish player that has the specialty of being a 3-Pointer Center during a game. He also has a lot of focused stats when it comes to inside and outside scoring with both being above 90 points in total.
2. Luka Doncic
- Overall – 97
- 3-Pointer – 88
- Driving Dunk – 75
Luka Doncic is a player for the Dallas Mavericks with a focus on 3-Pointing. When it comes to his stats, he seems to be the strongest when it comes to outside scoring and playmaking, so keep that in mind if planning to choose him.
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Overall – 97
- 3-Pointer – 68
- Driving Dunk – 91
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for the Milwaukee Bucks with his stats being incredibly high and well rounded. His highest number of points in the stats is in his athleticism which will heavily affect his speed and overall versatility during a game. However, his 3-pointers are relatively weaker compared to other players on this list, so be aware.
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Overall – 96
- 3-Pointer – 82
- Driving Dunk – 75
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. When looking at his stats, he is a little more everywhere compared to the other players above him. His strengths are in both playmaking and outside scoring but doesn’t fair very well in rebounding, which is something to be careful with.
5. Joel Embiid
- Overall – 96
- 3-Pointer – 82
- Driving Dunk – 80
Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers with a focus on inside and outside scoring overall. Both of these stats rank the highest with his rebounding being a close third. While he used to be at an 80 overall score previously, he still makes himself known as a very strong player.
6. Lebron James
- Overall – 95
- 3-Pointer – 85
- Driving Dunk – 89
Now we get to the iconic Lebron James playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Lebron is great when it comes to both 3-Pointer and Driving Dunks. While he is weaker at rebounding and defending according to his stats, he makes up for this greatly with his high outside and inside scoring as well as his athleticism.
7. Stephen Curry
- Overall – 95
- 3-Pointer – 99
- Driving Dunk – 36
Stephen Curry playing for the Golden State Warriors has very interesting stats. While his Driving Dunk is extremely low in the ratings, his 3-Pointers are the exact opposite with an almost impossible 99! Not just that, but while he has very low scores in rebounding, defending, and inside scoring, the others are also obscenely high!
8. Jayson Tatum
- Overall – 95
- 3-Pointer – 87
- Driving Dunk – 89
For the Boston Celtics comes Jayson Tatum with some relatively strong stats overall. While his rebounding could use some work at a low 59, all of Tatum’s other stats are relatively high which makes him a player with a lot of potential.
9. Kevin Durant
- Overall – 94
- 3-Pointer – 92
- Driving Dunk – 85
Kevin Durant is a player for the Phoenix Suns with strong overall scoring and stats. The main flaw in Durant’s arsenal is his rebounding being incredibly low compared to his other stats, but those said stats can make up for it easily at times.
10. Anthony Davis
- Overall – 94
- 3-Pointer – 70
- Driving Dunk – 88
Finally, we get to Anthony Davis who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite being the last player here on this NBA 2K25 ranker, he is still part of the top 10! While his playmaking could use some work, all of his other stats rank highly with his best being for inside and outside scoring. Even his 3-Pointer and Driving Dunk scores are pretty high!
