NBA 2K25 has continued to build anticipation with the release of player ratings for the top 50-31, and there are already some surprising rankings that have fans talking. Notably, second-year player Chet Holmgren is rated higher than established All-Stars like Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram, sparking debates about the game's evaluation criteria.
50. Alperen Sengun - 85
49. Brandon Ingram - 85
48. Julius Randle - 85
47. Scottie Barnes - 85
46. Evan Mobley - 86
45. Dejounte Murray - 86
44. Derrick White - 86
43. Franz Wagner - 86
42. Jalen Williams - 86
41. Cade Cunningham - 86
40. Lauri Markkanen - 86
39. Jaren Jackson Jr. - 87
38. Jamal Murray - 87
37. Kristaps Porzingis - 87
36. Chet Holmgren - 87
35. DeMar DeRozan - 87
34. Jrue Holiday - 87
33. LaMelo Ball - 87
32. Karl-Anthony Towns - 88
31. Pascal Siakam - 88
Chet Holmgren, who missed his entire rookie season due to injury, is ranked 36th with an impressive rating of 87. This puts him above established stars like Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle, who are perennial All-Stars. Holmgren's high rating likely reflects his potential and the excitement around his unique skill set as a versatile big man. Known for his defensive prowess and shooting ability, Holmgren has the tools to be a game-changer, and NBA 2K25 seems to be banking on his upside.
Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram, both rated 85, find themselves surprisingly low on the list. Randle, who has been the cornerstone of the New York Knicks and a consistent All-Star, likely saw his rating drop due to injuries that limited his effectiveness last season. Similarly, Ingram, a key player for the New Orleans Pelicans, has been a reliable scorer and playmaker but seems to have been overshadowed by younger, emerging talents.
