NBA 2K24: BEST Players [Top 20]

Learn all there is to know about the best players, their stats, overall ranking, and strongest positions in NBA 2K24.

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September 21, 2023

The best NBA 2K24 players boast balanced values across all stats. In addition, the best players shine the most at their favored positions on the court. For example, Nikola Jokic is the best center, while Lebron James is the best small forward.

Key Takeaways

There are around 492 players in NBA 2K24.
The best players each shine at specific positions on the court.
For example, Nikola Jovic is best played at the center.
Meanwhile, players like Lebron James in NBA 2K24 shine best in the power forward or small forward position.
The advantage of knowing the best positions of each player is imperative as they will not perform in the wrong positions, which is a big disadvantage.
Using the players’ overall rating and knowledge of positions is essential in playing well.

NBA 2K24’s Best Players

The following table entails the best NBA 2K24 players alongside their overall rating and position:

Serial Number	Name	Position	Overall Rating
1	Nikola Jokic	Center	98
2	Lebron James	Small Forward/Power Forward	96
3	Kevin Durant	Small Forward/Power Forward	96
4	Joel Embiid	Center	96
5	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Small Forward/Power Forward	96
6	James Harden	Shooting Guard/Point Guard	89
7	Kawhi Leonard	Small Forward/Power Forward	94
8	Jayson Tatum	Small Forward/Power Forward	95
9	Stephen Curry	Shooting Guard/Point Guard	96
10	Donovan Mitchell	Shooting Guard/Point Guard	92
11	Ja Morant	Point Guard	92
12	Damian Lillard	Point Guard	94
13	Bradley Beal	Shooting Guard/Point Guard	86
14	Anthony Davis	Small Forward/Shooting Guard	88
15	Jaylen Brown	Small Forward/Shooting Guard	89
16	Zach LaVine	Small Forward/Shooting Guard	86
17	Brandon Ingram	Small Forward/Power Forward	85
18	Paul George	Small Forward/Shooting Guard	89
19	LaMelo Ball	Power Guard/Shooting Guard	89
20	Aaron Gordon	Small Forward/Power Forward	84

1. Nikola Jokic

NBA 2K24 Best Players — Official screenshot of Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic is from Serbia and belongs to the Denver Nuggets.
His best position is the center.

Name	Nikola Jokic
Position	Center
Overall	98
Inside Scoring	90
Outside Scoring	93
Athleticism	77
Playmaking	85
Rebounding	80
Defending	65

2. Lebron James

Lebron James is from the USA, and his team is called Los Angeles Lakers.
He is best played at the Small Forward or Power Forward positions.

Name	Lebron James
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	96
Inside Scoring	90
Outside Scoring	87
Athleticism	92
Playmaking	88
Rebounding	71
Defending	76

3. Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is from the USA and belongs to the Phoenix Suns team.
He performs his best at the Small Forward or Power Forward positions.

Name	Kevin Durant
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	96
Inside Scoring	85
Outside Scoring	95
Athleticism	81
Playmaking	82
Rebounding	57
Defending	76

4. Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is from France and Cameroon.
His team is called the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel is best played at the Center position.

Name	Joel Embiid
Position	Center
Overall	96
Inside Scoring	92
Outside Scoring	88
Athleticism	80
Playmaking	68
Rebounding	82
Defending	77

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA 2K24 Giannis — Official screenshot of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is from Greece and Nigeria.
He belongs to the Milwaukee Bucks.
His best position is as a Small Forward or a Power Forward.

Name	Giannis Antetokounmpo
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	96
Inside Scoring	88
Outside Scoring	78
Athleticism	91
Playmaking	85
Rebounding	76
Defending	83

6. James Harden

James Harden is from the USA and belongs to the Philadelphia 76ers.
His best position is as the Shooting Guard or Point Guard.

Name	James Harden
Position	Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Overall	89
Inside Scoring	76
Outside Scoring	86
Athleticism	88
Playmaking	90
Rebounding	52
Defending	65

7. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard is from the USA and belongs to the Los Angeles Clippers.
His best position is as the Small Forward or Power Forward.

Name	Kawhi Leonard
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	94
Inside Scoring	78
Outside Scoring	93
Athleticism	83
Playmaking	79
Rebounding	56
Defending	85

8. Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum is from the USA and belongs to the Boston Celtics team.
He is best played as a Small Forward or Power Forward.

Name	Jayson Tatum
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	95
Inside Scoring	84
Outside Scoring	90
Athleticism	84
Playmaking	79
Rebounding	78
Defending	83

9. Stephen Curry

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Stephen Curry is from the USA and belongs to the Golden State Warriors.
His best position is as a Shooting Guard or Point Guard.

Name	Stephen Curry
Position	Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Overall	96
Inside Scoring	59
Outside Scoring	96
Athleticism	82
Playmaking	89
Rebounding	52
Defending	63

10. Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell is from the USA and plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
His best playstyle is as a Shooting Guard or Point Guard.

Name	Donovan Mitchell
Position	Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Overall	92
Inside Scoring	69
Outside Scoring	92
Athleticism	88
Playmaking	84
Rebounding	46
Defending	71

11. Ja Morant

Player Ja Morant — Official picture of Ja Morant

Ja Morant is from the USA and plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.
His best position is exclusively as a Point Guard.

Name	Ja Morant
Position	Point Guard
Overall	92
Inside Scoring	72
Outside Scoring	83
Athleticism	88
Playmaking	94
Rebounding	54
Defending	67

12. Damian Lillard

Best Players — Official picture of Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is from the USA and plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.
His strongest position is as a Point Guard.

Name	Damian Lillard
Position	Point Guard
Overall	94
Inside Scoring	64
Outside Scoring	94
Athleticism	88
Playmaking	89
Rebounding	47
Defending	59

13. Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal is from the USA and plays for the Phoenix Suns.
His best position is the Shooting Guard or Point Guard.

Name	Bradley Beal
Position	Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Overall	86
Inside Scoring	69
Outside Scoring	87
Athleticism	81
Playmaking	81
Rebounding	44
Defending	58

14. Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is from the USA and plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
His best position is the Small Forward or Shooting Guard.

Name	Anthony Davis
Position	Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Overall	88
Inside Scoring	75
Outside Scoring	86
Athleticism	83
Playmaking	78
Rebounding	50
Defending	74

15. Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown is from the USA and plays for the Boston Celtics.
His best playstyle is as the Small Forward or Shooting Guard.

Name	Jaylen Brown
Position	Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Overall	89
Inside Scoring	78
Outside Scoring	87
Athleticism	83
Playmaking	77
Rebounding	55
Defending	78

16. Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine is from the USA and plays for the Chicago Bulls.
His strongest position is as the Small Forward or Shooting Guard.

Name	Zach LaVine
Position	Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Overall	86
Inside Scoring	75
Outside Scoring	90
Athleticism	83
Playmaking	81
Rebounding	44
Defending	61

17. Brandon Ingram

Brandon Ingram is from the USA and plays for the New Orleans Penguins.
He is played best as a Small Forward or Power Forward.

Name	Brandon Ingram
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	85
Inside Scoring	78
Outside Scoring	89
Athleticism	75
Playmaking	77
Rebounding	50
Defending	59

18. Paul George

Paul George is from the USA and plays for the Los Angeles Clippers.
His best position is as a Small Forward or Shooting Guard.

Name	Paul George
Position	Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Overall	89
Inside Scoring	69
Outside Scoring	89
Athleticism	83
Playmaking	78
Rebounding	53
Defending	78

19. LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball hails from the USA and plays for the Charlotte Hornets.
He is usually played as a Point Guard or Shooting Guard.

Name	LaMelo Ball
Position	Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Overall	89
Inside Scoring	69
Outside Scoring	89
Athleticism	83
Playmaking	78
Rebounding	53
Defending	78

20. Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon is from the USA and plays for the Denver Nuggets.
He is played best as a Small Forward or a Power Forward.

Name	Aaron Gordon
Position	Small Forward/Power Forward
Overall	84
Inside Scoring	81
Outside Scoring	80
Athleticism	82
Playmaking	62
Rebounding	66
Defending	74