Nikola Jokic has established himself as one of the three best players in the NBA.
Many will say that the Denver Nuggets star is the best player in the world.
Jokic is coming off a season in which he averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three-point range in 79 games.
On Monday, NBA 2K25 revealed that Jokic will have an overall rating of 97.
By NBA 2K: “Nikola Jokić is the highest rated player in #NBA2K25 with 97 OVR! 🃏”
Nikola Jokić is the highest ranked player in #NBA2K25 at 97 OVR! 🃏#NBA2KTop100 pic.twitter.com/zRSVERNYZw
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 26, 2024
Many fans reacted to the news on social media.
By @ResurrectedP81:”The Bros rating has dropped 😭 What do you expect from a three-time MVP and the current best player in the world 💀”
The Bros rating has dropped 😭 What do you expect from a three-time MVP and the current best player in the world 💀 https://t.co/MgjkRQv82A
– Drei P Resurreccion (@ResurrectedP81) August 27, 2024
By @ToasteeMC: “That makes sense
Best player in the world for a reason”
This makes sense
Best player in the world for a reason https://t.co/fMK9rRXr4t
— Jay (aka @ToasteeMC) (@ToasteeMC) August 26, 2024
By @KevWatchedAFilm:”Nobody rated 98 or 99?! Ouch 😬”
Nobody rated 98 or 99?! Wow 😬 https://t.co/VN1k0IfnVo
— KevWatchedAFilm™ @Slaughter Sinema (@KevWatchedAFilm) August 26, 2024
By @Charlie_YSL: “How is he tied with 2 other guys, he’s been alone at the top for years now 😭”
How is he tied with 2 other guys, he’s been alone at the top for years now 😭
— Charlie💥🎯 (@Charlie_YSL) August 26, 2024
By Harrison Wind: “Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are also rated 97, but Jokic is rated higher based on his attributes.”
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are also rated 97, but Jokic is rated higher based on his attributes. pic.twitter.com/YYL5MSdfx2
— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) August 26, 2024
By @vintarded: “Jokic could average 100 points per game and 2,000 points still wouldn’t give him a 99”
Jokic could average 100 points per game and 2,000 points still wouldn’t give him a 99
— vincent 🏔️ (@vintarded) August 26, 2024
Jokic led the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA championship against the Miami Heat.
Last season, they were the second seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record.
The Nuggets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
