2K Games has concluded its weekly reveal of the top 100 players in NBA 2K26, finally unveiling the highly anticipated No. 1 spot. As many expected, Denver Nuggets` sensation Nikola Jokic leads the rankings with an impressive 98 OVR rating.
Oklahoma City Thunder`s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, also featured as the game`s cover athlete, shares the second-highest rating with a 98 OVR. Following closely is Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, securing the third position with a 97 OVR.
NBA 2K26: Top 20 Player Ratings at Launch
Below is the complete list of the top 20 players in NBA 2K26 available at launch:
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Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets: 98 OVR
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder: 98 OVR
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks: 97 OVR
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Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers: 95 OVR
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Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves: 95 OVR
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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 94 OVR
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers: 94 OVR
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Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics: 94 OVR
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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs: 94 OVR
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Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets: 93 OVR
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Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers: 93 OVR
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Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks: 93 OVR
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Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks: 93 OVR
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Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers: 93 OVR
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Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers: 92 OVR
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Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons: 92 OVR
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Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers: 92 OVR
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Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks: 92 OVR
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Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies: 91 OVR
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Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns: 91 OVR
NBA 2K26 is set to launch on September 5, 2025, across all major platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo. Players who pre-order special editions will receive up to seven days of early access.
