Though the game has already been released now, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant got an early chance to play NBA 2K25 and was pleasantly surprised by one thing–his rating.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a video posted by Durant’s media company Boardroom, Durant was joined alongside New York Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner to discuss a variety of topics mostly centered around the video game, but also ranging to different subjects in the NBA, NFL and Olympics.
At one point, Durant and Gardner were asked to guess who would be in the top-10 NBA 2K25 ratings. Before they started guessing, it was revealed that Durant would be a 94 overall, his lowest initial rating since 2K17 (via HoopsHype).
“Bro, I’m a 94 though, like for real, that’s crazy,” Durant said. “I’m sick of that s—.”
what y'all think? @NBA2K pic.twitter.com/8VHsLKTZEb
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 12, 2024
Durant rightfully was confused about his overall, given the season he had last year right after being a 96 overall in NBA2K24. Even at age 35 and five years removed from an Achilles tear, Durant still played in 75 games and averaged the fifth-most points in the NBA at 27.1 per game on .523/.413/.856 shooting splits to go along with 6.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists after only playing eight regular season games for Phoenix in 2023. His big year led him to being named to the All-NBA Second Team.
This is how the rest of the top-10 ratings on NBA2K25 shaped out:
- Nikola Jokić – 97 OVR
- Luka Dončić – 97 OVR
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – 97 OVR
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 96 OVR
- Joel Embiid – 96 OVR
- LeBron James – 95 OVR
- Stephen Curry – 95 OVR
- Jayson Tatum – 95 OVR
- Kevin Durant – 94 OVR
- Anthony Davis 94 OVR
Durant also discussed how cool it has been to play NBA 2K over the years, especially after being on the cover of multiple covers, including NBA2K13, NBA 2K15 and plenty of other special editions.
“It’s crazy when you play the game, become a fan of the game, it becomes your everyday routine at a point, then you on like multiple covers, it’s like a dream come true,” Durant said. “I’ve been a gamer since PlayStation Sega, I always enjoy basketball games.
“To see the evolution of 2K, be on the cover. Every year I’m locked in. I’m in the park, I’m doing all of that. Every game mode I’m playing, so it’s really become a part of my life to be honest.”
In the video, Durant beat Gardner 52-40 with the Suns over the Dallas Mavericks. In the second game, Durant used the Philadelphia 76ers and Gardner used the Milwaukee Bucks. Gardner beat Durant by 10 in the rematch.
“I love the game, can’t wait till it drop,” Durant said. “We definitely going to get this rubber match out the way when it drops. But I like how it’s moving, I can’t wait.”
NBA 2K25 officially released on Sept. 4. Durant’s Suns are an 83 overall as a team, tied for the third-highest in the game with three other teams (Knicks, Mavericks, Pacers) and behind only the defending-champion Boston Celtics (85) and Oklahoma City Thunder (84).
Kevin Durant will have his lowest NBA 2K rating in 8 seasons
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
