Durant requests explanation for NBA 2K23 rating: I should be a 99
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant took to Twitter on Tuesday to ask why his NBA 2K23 rating isn't a 99, the highest mark available in the popular video game.
Aye @Ronnie2K I’m gonna need an explanation on why I’m not a 99? This has become laughable https://t.co/oySQUtcDP2
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 6, 2022
Durant's 96 rating puts him in a five-way tie for second, alongside Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, former teammate Stephen Curry, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has the highest overall rating at 97.
Ronnie 2K, the face of the game, responded to Durant's inquiry:
I am petitioning for us to remove MJ on the cover and replacing with you the real 99 https://t.co/hzXzHhU04X
— Ronnie 2K 2K23 (@Ronnie2K) September 6, 2022
Rounding out the top 10 are Dallas Mavericks wing Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler.
The Top Overall Players in 2K23 ⭐
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) September 6, 2022
Giannis is #1 🦌
Agree? #2KRatings pic.twitter.com/IaMYLsopnd
The game is slated to be released Sept. 9.