Who are the Best 2K23 Players for Each Position?

Game: NBA 2K23
Time: 2023-05-13 11:50:47
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Who are the Best 2K23 Players for Each Position?

 

If you're going to want to win games, it's prudent to select the best players who can lead you to success. So, which are the highest-rated players at each position within NBA 2K23? Here are the best overall guards, forwards, centers, 3-pt shooters, dunkers, and defenders.

NBA 2K23: Best Point Guards (PG)

 

RankPlayerTeamOverallPositionBest Stats
1Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors96PG, SG99 Three-Point Shot, 97 Ball Handle, 95 Close Shot
2Luka DoncicDallas Mavericks95PG, SG97 Pass Accuracy, 96 Close Shot, 95 Layup
3Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies93PG97 Driving Dunk, 96 Layup, 96 Close Shot
4Chris PaulPhoenix Suns90PG97 Mid-Range Shot, 96 Pass Accuracy, 95 Close Shot
5Trae YoungAtlanta Hawks90PG97 Mid-Range Shot, 94 Pass IQ, 93 Ball Handle
6Damian LillardPortland Trailblazers89PG95 Ball Handle, 91 Mid-Range Shot, 90 Layup
7Kyrie IrvingBrooklyn Nets89PG, SG99 Ball Handle, 97 Close Shot, 95 Layup


NBA 2K23: Best Power Forwards (PF)

 

RankPlayerTeamOverallPositionBest Stats
1Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks97PF98 Layup, 95 Perimeter Defence, 92 Defensive Rebound
2Kevin DurantBrooklyn Nets96PF, SF98 Mid-Range Shot, 98 Close Shot, 95 Layup
3Jayson TatumBoston Celtics93PF, SF93 Close Shot, 93 Layup, 89 Mid-Range Shot
4Anthony DavisLos Angeles Lakers90PF, C94 Interior Defence, 90 Standing Dunk, 89 Close Shot
5Zion WilliamsonNew Orleans Pelicans87PF, C98 Layup, 97 Driving Dunk, 95 Standing Dunk
6Pascal SiakamToronto Raptors86PF, C95 Close Shot, 86 Interior Defence, 85 Standing Dunk
7Domantas SabonisSacramento Kings86PF, C98 Close Shot, 90 Defensive Rebound, 88 Layup


NBA 2K23: Best Small Forwards (SF)

 

RankPlayerTeamOverallPositionBest Stats
1LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers96SF, C97 Layup, 91 Close Shot, 90 Pass Accuracy
2Kawhi LeonardLos Angeles Clippers94SF, PF93 Mid-Range Shot, 98 Close Shot, 97 Perimeter Defence
3Jimmy ButlerMiami Heat93SF, PF92 Layup, 90 Perimeter Defence, 88 Close Shot
4DeMar DeRozanChicago Bulls89SF, PF98 Close Shot, 92 Layup, 90 Mid-Range Shot
5Jaylen BrownBoston Celtics87SG, SF90 Layup, 89 Driving Dunk, 88 Mid-Range Shot
6Brandon IngramNew Orleans Pelicans86SG, SF98 Shot IQ, 91 Close Shot, 89 Mid-Range Shot
7Khris MiddletonMilwaukee Bucks86SF, PF88 Free Throw, 86 Close Shot, 85 Mid-Range Shot


NBA 2K23: Best Center (C)

 

RankPlayerTeamOverallPositionBest Stats
1Nikola JokicDenver Nuggets96C98 Close Shot, 97 Mid-Range Shot, 98 Offensive Consistency
2Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers96C86 Mid-Range Shot, 98 Shot IQ, 98 Offensive Consistency
3Anthony DavisLos Angeles Lakers90PF / C89 Close Shot, 94 Interior Defense, 95 Defensive Consistency
4Karl-Anthony TownsMinnesota Timberwolves89C98 Close Shot, 98 Offensive Consistency, 90 Standing Dunk
5Rudy GobertMinnesota Timberwolves88C92 Close Shot, 95 Shot IQ, 97 Interior Defense
6Bam AdebayoMiami Heat87C88 Close Shot, 92 Interior Defense, 90 Defensive Consistency
7Pascal SiakamToronto Raptors86PF / C95 Close Shot, 98 Shot IQ, 98 Offensive Consistency


NBA 2K23: Best Three-Point Shooters

 

RankPlayerThree-Point ShotOverallPositionTeamArchetypeBest Ratings
1Stephen Curry9996PG, SGGolden State WarriorsThree-Point Assassin99 Three-Point Shot, 99 Offensive Consistency, 98 Ball Handling
2Kevin Durant8896SF, PFBrooklyn NetsTwo-Way Unstoppable Offensive Threat99 Ball Handle, 98 Mid-Range Shot, 95 Driving Layup
3Desmond Bane8883SG, SFMemphis GrizzliesPlaymaking Dual Threat Scorer98 Shot IQ, 98 Offensive Consistency, 91 Free Throw
4Luke Kennard8876SG, SFLos Angeles ClippersOne-Dimensional Catch-and-Shoot99 Free Throw, 95 Shot IQ, 89 Close Shot
5Klay Thompson8883SG, SFGolden State WarriorsTwo-Way Sharpshooter90 Mid-Range Shot, 89 Free Throw, 87 Perimeter Defense


NBA 2K23: Top Dunkers

 

RankPlayerDunkOverall RatingPositionTeamArchetypeBest Stats
1Ja Morant9793PGMemphis GrizzliesHigh Flying Slasher97 Driving Dunk, 90 Hustle, 98 Offensive Consistency
2Zion Williamson9787PF/CNew Orleans PelicansPhysically Dominant Offensive Threat97 Driving Dunk, 99 Vertical, 98 Driving Layup
3Zach Lavine9588SG/SFChicago Bulls2 Way All-Around Scorer95 Driving Layup, 95 Driving Dunk, 97 Vertical
4Anthony Edwards9586SF/SGMinnesota TimberwolvesPlaymaking Slasher95 Driving Dunk, 98 Intangibles, 98 Shot IQ
5Aaron Gordon9579PF/SFDenver Nuggets2-Way Lob Threat95 Standing Dunk, 95 Driving Dunk, 95 Hands


NBA 2K23: Best Defenders
 

 

RankPlayerDCNSTOverall RatingPositionTeamArchetypeBest Stats
1Kawhi Leonard9894SF, PFLos Angeles Clippers2-Way 3-Level Point Forward98 Defensive Consistency, 97 Perimeter Defence, 97 Help Defence IQ
2Giannis Antetokounmpo9597PF, CMilwaukee Bucks2-Way Slashing Playmaker95 Defensive Consistency, 95 Perimeter Defence, 96 Help Defence IQ
3Joel Embiid9596C76ers2-Way 3-Level Scorer95 Defensive Consistency, 96 Interior Defence, 96 Help Defence IQ
4Anthony Davis9590C, PFLos Angeles Lakers2-Way Interior Finisher95 Defensive Consistency, 94 Interior Defence, 97 Help Defence IQ
5Rudy Gobert9588CMinnesota TimberwolvesDefensive Anchor95 Defensive Consistency, 97 Interior Defence, 97 Help Defence IQ
6Jrue Holiday9586PG, SGMilwaukee Bucks2-Way Scoring Machine95 Defensive Consistency, 95 Perimeter Defence, 89 Help Defence IQ
7Draymond Green9583PF, CGolden State Warriors2-Way Slashing Playmaker95 Defensive Consistency, 92 Interior Defence, 93 Help Defence IQ


As player ratings are updated, we will update this guide throughout the season, so stay tuned to u4gm.com.