DENVER (KDVR) — A towering 7-foot-4, feather-soft touch and eyes in the back of his head; those characteristics can be used to describe the Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic, reigning MVP. With the release of the popular video game NBA 2K25 Coming soon, the average citizen will be able to step into Jokic’s virtual shoes and feel what it’s like to dominate on the court.
Those waiting for the opportunity to play as a Serbian superstar have good news as Jokic is at the top of the virtual league tied with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic with a 97 rating.
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Both casual and competitive gamers will surely be eager to play as the Nuggets, whether against friends or in tournaments to win prizes.
Top 10 NBA 2K25 Athletes:
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Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets – 97
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Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks – 97
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks – 97
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder – 96
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Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers – 1996
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers – 95
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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors – 95
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Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics – 95
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Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns – 94
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Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers – 94
The release of these ratings always sparks a lot of discussion among video game enthusiasts and players themselves. Ratings usually change from year to year, and many players are eagerly awaiting what the 2K team has in store for them. Some are happy with their rankings, and others are critical of their rankings, believing they should be a few points higher. But knowing Jokic, he will likely be indifferent to the idea that he is the highest-ranked player in the game.
In an article on X, The Denver Nuggets have called Jokic the best player in NBA2K and the best player in the world.
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NBA 2K ratings will actively change throughout the real NBA season based on player performance. Jokic will have the opportunity to make his mark in both the digital and real worlds as he battles for another year in the NBA.
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