NBA 2K27 Top 100 Leaked: SGA, Wemby, Jokic & Luka’s Shocking New Ratings
NBA 2K27 Launch Ratings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Claims the Top Spot
The Big News: A New King of the Virtual Court
NBA 2K27—the latest basketball video game—comes out on September 4th. Before the release, the game makers revealed who the best players are in the game. And there’s a new #1!
IMPORTANT POINT: Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) has officially overtaken Denver Nuggets legend Nikola Jokić as the highest-rated player at launch.
The Three-Way Tie at the Top
Here’s the twist: three players share the exact same overall rating of 97. But the game had to put them in order:
| Rank | Player | Team | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 97 |
| #2 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | 97 |
| #3 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | 97 |
THINK OF IT LIKE THIS: Imagine three students all getting 97% on a test. The teacher still has to decide who gets 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place based on how they earned that score.
Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is #1
SGA didn’t just get here by accident. Here’s what he did in the 2024-25 NBA season:
- Won his 2nd straight MVP award (Most Valuable Player)
- Averaged 31.1 points per game
- Dished out 6.6 assists per game
- Led the Thunder to the NBA’s best record: 64 wins, only 18 losses
In simple terms: He was the best player on the best team, two years in a row.
Why Nikola Jokić is Still Right There (Ranked #3)
Don’t sleep on the "Joker." He had a historic season too:
- Averaged a triple-double (double digits in points, rebounds, AND assists)
- 27.7 points per game
- 12.9 rebounds per game (led the entire league!)
- 10.7 assists per game (also led the league!)
NOTE: A "triple-double" means a player hits double digits in three major stat categories in a single game. Doing it as an average for a whole season is insanely rare.
Many experts thought Jokić played even better than during his three previous MVP-winning years. But SGA’s team success gave him the slight edge.
Why Victor Wembanyama is #2 (And Rising Fast)
The 7’4" French phenomenon "Wemby" put it all together in his second season:
- Stayed healthy (played way more games than his rookie year)
- 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 blocks per game
- Led the Spurs to their first NBA Finals since 2014
The "Power Shift" Moment
The Spurs beat the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Some analysts say this signals a changing of the guard—the league’s power is shifting from OKC to San Antonio.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE GAME: NBA 2K updates player ratings throughout the season. If Wembanyama keeps dominating, he could take the solo #1 spot before the year ends!
The Full Top 100 Journey
The game developers revealed the top 100 players one by one. It started with:
#100: Walker Kessler (Center, Los Angeles Lakers)
And after counting all the way up… we finally reached the Big Three at 97 overall.
Summary
- NBA 2K27 launches September 4th
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the #1 rated player (97 overall)
- Victor Wembanyama (#2) and Nikola Jokić (#3) also have 97 overall
- All three had historic, MVP-caliber seasons
- Ratings will update during the season—Wembanyama could climb to #1 solo
- The top 100 list is available now on the official NBA 2K website
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: Does a 97 overall mean they’re perfect?
A: Not quite! 99 is the absolute maximum in NBA 2K. A 97 means "elite superstar"—basically as good as it gets at launch.
Q: Why is Jokić ranked #3 if his stats were arguably better?
A: NBA 2K ratings consider team success, narrative, and "peak" performance. SGA won back-to-back MVPs and led his team to the #1 seed. That storyline nudged him ahead.
Q: Can ratings change after the game comes out?
A: Yes! The developers release roster updates every few weeks based on real-life performance. Hot streaks = rating bumps. Slumps = rating drops.
Q: Who was the lowest-rated player in the top 100?
A: Walker Kessler (Lakers center) checked in at #100 overall. Making the top 100 is still a huge honor—there are 450+ players in the league!
Q: Where can I see the full top 10 list?
A: The article links to the official NBA 2K Top 100 Ratings page where you can see every player, their rank, and their detailed attribute breakdowns.
*Ready to run the pick-and-roll with the highest-rated trio in the game? NBA 2K27 drops *September 4th—pre-order now for early access!*