The release of NBA 2K25 is fast approaching, with the world’s most popular basketball video game set to hit store shelves on Friday, September 6.
In anticipation of the release, 2K has rolled out top 100 players with the highest rated player expected to be announced on Monday, August 26. The ratings, as usual, have created much debate on social media.
One player that fans were eagerly awaiting was Victor Wembanyama, who after making history in NBA 2K24 as highest rated rookie of all time (84)finds himself among the game’s elite after his rookie season.
What is Wembanyama’s rating and how does he compare to other NBA2K25 superstars? The Sporting News has the answers below.
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Victor Wembanyama 2K note
On August 23, the cornerstone of the Spurs franchise had his rating revealed for NBA 2K25, sitting at a 91 in total.
Wemby joins a group of elite and established players like Ja Morant (90), Tyrese Haliburton (90), Kawhi Leonard (92), Kyrie Irving (92), Jaylen Brown (92) and Donovan Mitchell (92).
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Wembanyama once again made history by becoming the highest-rated second-year player in NBA 2K history, according to Ronnie 2K, director of digital marketing for 2K Games.
“It’s the highest rating for a second-year player after the highest rating for a first-year player, but he didn’t disappoint at any point,” Ronnie 2K told The Sporting News during NBA 2K Community Day.
“Since that first Summer League game, he’s been absolutely dominant, so there’s no sky the limit. I mean, you saw him play internationally over the summer and he looked like he took the next step, so he’s only going to get better with experience and time.
“I don’t think it’s crazy, I think we’ll progress from there this year, I really do.”
FIBA International Teams Playable in NBA2K25
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games tournament provides a spectacle for basketball fans around the world, international basketball is at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
With Team USA led by the Avengers of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant defeating Wembanyama’s France in the gold medal game, fans will now get a taste of FIBA ​​play in NBA 2K.
FIBA games will be available through Heart of a Dynasty in MyCAREER, a story in which players go through high school, college and the FIBA ​​U19 World Cup before reaching the NBA.
“[It’s] “It’s always been important to represent the international game, that’s where a lot of our growth comes from, both the NBA and 2K,” added Ronnie 2K.
“Being able to see that in MyCourt and the representation that’s put out there, especially after such a big Summer Games, was super fun, so I think it’ll definitely be fun to see them back in the game.”
