Game Guide

The most valuable player in NBA 2K23 is undoubtedly the right choice, as a strong player is essential. When we have one of the most talented players we can easily build a powerful character using 2K23 MT. Here we will introduce you to a few of the most talented players in NBA 2K23.

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (97 OVR)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a 27-year-old Greek professional basketball player who plays at the Power Forward or Center position for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Antetokounmpo is once again atop the MVP race due to his gaudy numbers and his Milwaukee Bucks getting off to an 11-4 start without three-time All-Star Khris Middleton. Not only is he averaging 29.5 points through his first 12 games and is eighth in the league with a 26.7 player efficiency rating as of November 21, but he is once again a contender for Defensive Player of the Year as well. In NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Giannis Antetokounmpo has an Overall 2K Rating of 97 with a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker Build. In total, he has 41 badges, of which 2 are Hall of Fame Level.

2. Steph Curry (97 OVR)

Stephen Curry is a 34-year-old American professional basketball player who plays as the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Though the Warriors have gotten off to an uncharacteristically slow start, that hasn’t stopped Curry from putting forth a career-best 32.3 points per game through 16 contests while hitting 52.9 percent of his field goal attempts, 44.7 percent of his threes and 90.3 percent of his free throws. In NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Stephen Curry has an Overall 2K Rating of 97 with a Versatile Offensive Force Build. He has a total of 36 badges, of which 3 are Hall of Fame badges.

3. Luka Dončić (96 OVR)

Luka Doncic is a 23-year-old Slovenian professional basketball player who plays at the Point Guard or Small Forward position for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. At 33.5 points per game through 15 appearances, Dončić is averaging the most points in the league after a blistering start to the season where he scored at least 30 points in his first nine games. Unlike previous seasons where he started slow, he has started the season already in mid-season form. On NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Luka Doncic has an Overall 2K Rating of 96 with a Versatile Offensive Force Build. He has a total of 39 awards, of which 3 are Hall of Fame awards.

4. Kevin Durant (96 OVR)

Kevin Durant is a 34-year-old American professional basketball player who plays the Power Forward or Small Forward position for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Amidst all the off-court issues he’s had to deal with, Durant is quietly putting together one of his most impressive individual seasons to date. He’s averaging the most points per game since his 2013-14 MVP season at 30.4 and hitting 53.1 percent of his shots through 17 games. In NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Kevin Durant has an Overall 2K Rating of 96 with a 2-Way 3-Level Playmaker Build. He has a total of 30 badges, 3 of which are Hall of Fame awards.

5. LeBron James (96 OVR)

LeBron James is a 37-year-old American professional basketball player who plays as the Small Forward or Point Guard position for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Though Father Time seems to finally be taking its toll, James is still one of the most prolific drivers in the league. In NBA 2K23, the Current Version of LeBron James has an Overall 2K Rating of 96 with a 2-Way 3-Level Point Forward Build. A total of 45 badges have been awarded to him, and 2 of them are Hall of Fame Level.

6. Nikola Jokić (96 OVR)

Nikola Jokic is a 27-year-old Serbian professional basketball player who plays at the center position for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Like most of his previous seasons, the back-to-back MVP started slow. As a result, his counting stats are not all that impressive compared to his peers. His 20.8 points per game in 13 appearances is his lowest average in the past three years. In NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Nikola Jokic has an Overall 2K Rating of 96 with a Diming 3-Level Scorer Build. He has a total of 36 badges, of which 3 are Hall of Fame badges.

7. Joel Embiid (96 OVR)

Joel Embiid is a 28-year-old Cameroonian professional basketball player who plays at the center position for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft selected by the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid’s 59-point, 11-rebound, eight-assist performance on November 13 was a reminder of just how dominant he can be. His Philadelphia 76ers have struggled out of the gate due in part to James Harden’s injury, but Embiid looks determined to put the team on his back. Through 12 games, he is putting up career highs in points per game and field goal percentage at 32.3 and 52.1, respectively. In NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Joel Embiid has an Overall 2K Rating of 96 with a 2-Way 3-Level Scorer Build. He has a total of 28 badges.

8. Jayson Tatum (95 OVR)

Since the release of 2K23, Tatum’s Overall rating has jumped from 93 to 95 due to his blistering start to the season. He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft selected by the Boston Celtics. After his coming out party last year in the playoffs, he’s looking to establish his Boston Celtics as a perennial title contender and is receiving early MVP buzz. Tatum is a true 3-Level Scorer on the offensive end with a rangy wingspan that allows him to be one of the better wing defenders in the league. On NBA 2K23, the Current Version of Jayson Tatum has an Overall 2K Rating of 95 with an All-Around Threat Build. He has a total of 40 Badges.

9. Ja Morant (94 OVR)

Ja Morant is among the very finest players in the history of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise and was selected as a member of the All-Time Memphis Grizzlies NBA team by GameStop. He plays the point guard position on this All-Time team. Standing at six-foot-three, Morant is the most electrifying player in the game, displaying shades of Damian Rose and Russell Westbrook. More impressively, he has his team near the top of the Western Conference without a definitive secondary star. In just his fourth season, he’s averaging a career-high 28.6 points in his first 14 games. Shooting 39 percent from behind the arc now, he’s significantly improved his stroke, which was previously the only real knock on his game. He has earned a total of 37 badges, 2 of which are Hall of Fame level.

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