Three players share the highest announced rating at 97 OVR, followed by Luka Dončić, Jalen Brunson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo at 96.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokić are the highest-rated NBA 2K27 players at 97 OVR. Luka Dončić, Jalen Brunson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo form the next group at 96.
Official NBA 2K27 Top 20
| Rank | Player | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 97 |
| 2 | Victor Wembanyama | 97 |
| 3 | Nikola Jokić | 97 |
| 4 | Luka Dončić | 96 |
| 5 | Jalen Brunson | 96 |
| 6 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | 96 |
| 7 | Anthony Edwards | 95 |
| 8 | Cade Cunningham | 94 |
| 9 | Stephen Curry | 93 |
| 10 | Kevin Durant | 93 |
| 11 | Kawhi Leonard | 93 |
| 12 | Jayson Tatum | 93 |
| 13 | Donovan Mitchell | 93 |
| 14 | Karl-Anthony Towns | 93 |
| 15 | Tyrese Maxey | 92 |
| 16 | LeBron James | 91 |
| 17 | Jaylen Brown | 91 |
| 18 | Joel Embiid | 91 |
| 19 | Devin Booker | 91 |
| 20 | Tyrese Haliburton | 90 |
The complete official list continues through Walker Kessler at No. 100 with 81 OVR. Cooper Flagg is No. 37 at 87, Dylan Harper is No. 51 at 85, and Kon Knueppel is No. 66 at 84, giving three younger players clear positions in the initial Top 100.
These are overall ratings, not MyPLAYER Builder caps, MyTEAM card ratings, badge counts, or proof of the strongest lineup. Those systems use different values and can change on a different schedule. For the Builder rules, use MyPLAYER Builder and Badge Tokens.
The list was published before the September 4 launch. Check the date before using one number in a later roster comparison because live ratings can move after release. The linked NBA article contains all 100 announced values.
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Who is the highest-rated player in NBA 2K27?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokić share the top announced rating at 97 OVR.
What is Luka Dončić rated in NBA 2K27?
Luka Dončić is fourth in the announced Top 100 at 96 OVR.
Is LeBron James a 90 overall in NBA 2K27?
Yes. The pre-release Top 100 lists LeBron James at 91 OVR, which places him 16th.
Can NBA 2K27 ratings change after launch?
Yes. This is the announced pre-release Top 100, not a promise that every value remains unchanged after roster updates.
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