Victor Wembanyama makes history as highest-rated rookie in NBA 2K
MANILA, Philippines—Despite not yet playing in an official NBA game, San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama has already been carrying a ton of expectations.
On Friday (Manila time), NBA 2K officially released some of the players’ ratings for the upcoming NBA 2K24 game. In a surprising turn, Wembanyama was already rated an 84 overall, the highest rating a rookie has ever gotten in an NBA 2K game.
Article continues after this advertisementThe 7-foot-3 cager, who is the No. 1 pick by the Spurs in this year’s NBA Draft, dethroned John Wall and Kyrie Irving in the highest-rated newcomers’ column with both players getting 81 before their rookie seasons.
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LeBron James, who made his debut in ESPN NBA Basketball (2003), was only a 78 overall as a rookie.
Article continues after this advertisementAlso revealed on Friday were the ratings of Jamal Murray (88), Jaylen Brown (89) and Donovan Mitchell (92).
OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will compete for Canada for the 2023 Fiba World Cup, had the highest rating-reveal today at a 93.
NBA Champion and Denver’s Nikola Jokic stands alone at the top of the ratings as a 98.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, James, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry stand below, sharing a 96 overall.
NBA 2K24 is set to release in the Philippines next month, September 8.