NBA 2K26: The 10 Most Insulting Player Ratings

Every summer, NBA 2K fans brace themselves for player ratings that just don’t make sense. In 2K26, some stars’ marks leave us questioning the developers’ math. From veterans undervalued to young talents underappreciated, here’s our list of the 10 most insulting NBA 2K26 player ratings.

🔥 10. Deni Avdija – 82

• Averaged 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists last season

• Post-All-Star surge: 26.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists

• Slightly lower rating than Jalen Green despite strong defensive impact

💥 9. Dejounte Murray – 81

• Sidelined by a ruptured Achilles after 31 games

• Previous seasons: 21.4 points, 7.2 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals

• Rating feels low compared to other guards like Norman Powell (84)

⚡ 8. Larry Nance Jr. – 74

• Made only 24 appearances due to injuries

• Historically strong gap-filler with averages of 9.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals

• Shooting 43.3% from three over the past two seasons

💪 7. Kyle Anderson – 74

• Veteran providing value beyond scoring

• Headed defender, versatile playmaker, and does the little things

🌟 6. Santi Aldama – 78

• 24 years old with strong box plus/minus metrics

• 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists per 75 possessions

• Should be rated higher considering his age and potential growth

🏹 5. Lauri Markkanen – 84

• Averaged 19 points despite injuries and a tanking Utah Jazz

• Career averages over two previous seasons: 24.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.1 threes

• One of the league’s best finishers with unique offensive efficiency

⚡ 4. Aaron Gordon – 82

• Averaged 14.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists since joining Denver

• Third-best in box plus/minus on a strong Nuggets squad

• Multipositional defender and secondary playmaker

🔥 3. Luka Dončić – 95

• Averaged 30.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 3.2 threes over six seasons

• Only 26 years old and arguably closer to being top 2 in the league

• Two points behind Giannis and three behind Shai feels harsh

💪 2. Franz Wagner – 86

• Often overlooked compared to teammate Paolo Banchero (90)

• More consistent defense, better ball control, and efficient scoring

• Strong contributions translate to real wins (+7.1 points per 100 possessions without Banchero)

🌟 1. Jalen Johnson – 81

• Just shy of 24, averaged 18.9 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.6 steals, 1 block

• Underrated versatility and growing defensive skills

• Rating tied with lower-tier players like Shaedon Sharpe feels absurd

⚡ Closing Thoughts

NBA 2K26 has delivered an exciting roster, but these ratings show there’s still plenty to debate. From young stars ready to rise to undervalued veterans, the game gives fans plenty to discuss—and argue about—on and off the virtual court.

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