The release of NBA 2K25 has once again put the spotlight on player ratings, with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama gets remarkable upgradesetting a new standard for second-year players in franchise history.
Last season’s top rookie, Victor Wembanyama, saw his rating jump to 91 overall, making him the 18th highest-rated player in the game. This significant increase from his initial score of 84 not only places him first among his peers, but also marks him as the highest-rated second-year player in NBA 2K history.
“It’s the highest mark for a second-year player after the highest mark for a first-year player, but he didn’t disappoint at any point,” said Ronnie 2K, 2K Games’ director of digital marketing, during NBA 2K Community Day, as reported by The Sporting News.
Despite Wembanyama’s high and justified rating, his teammates Devin Vassell And Keldon Johnson received grades that did not adequately reflect their performance on the field.
NBA 2K25 San Antonio Spurs Player Overall Ratings That Are Wrong
Devin Vassell strongly defends an overall score of 84
NBA 2K25 gave Spurs guard Devin Vassell a lowly 81 rating, despite his strong performances last season.
He averaged 19.7 points and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from three-point range over 68 games. “2-way, 3-level threat” in the gameVasell’s best assets are a 95 in close-range shooting, offensive consistency, and hands. Despite his significant success on the court and versatility, his current rating and four shooting badges, including a gold wizard in the middle, may understate his contributions. Vassell definitely deserves an 84 overall rating.
Keldon Johnson should have an overall rating of 82
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Keldon Johnson finds himself with an overall rating of 80 in NBA 2K25, unchanged from last year and down from 82 in NBA 2K22. After peaking with a 22 points per game average in a previous season, he posted solid numbers last year with 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while shooting 45.4 percent from the field. His performance suggests a higher ability than his current rating reflects. Johnson is listed in the game as a “3-level threat” with seven badgesincluding the jump stick and the slide ball. His contributions and consistent performances more than justify his overall rating of 82.
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The rest of the Spurs roster appears to have received fair evaluations. Veteran point guard Chris Paul, recently acquired by the Spurs, maintains an overall rating of 81 after starting at 84 in NBA 2K24, indicating his transition phase within the team dynamic.
As NBA 2K25 nears release, ratings will undoubtedly remain a topic of debate among fans and players alike, particularly when it comes to determining whether in-game stats accurately reflect real-world performance. The discrepancies in player ratings, particularly those of Vassell and Johnson, highlight the ongoing challenges sports simulation games face in balancing player development with real-time performance metrics.
